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Airlines Safety measures Cancer Patients United States Biography Computer scientists United States Biography Death Psychological aspects Female friendship Iowa Ames Pausch, Randy Philosophy Sullenberger, Chesley 1951- US Airways Flight 1549 Crash Landing, Hudson River, N.Y. and N.J., 2009 Women Iowa Ames Biography Women Iowa Social conditionsZaslow, Jeffrey.
Summary: A testament to the deep bonds of women as they experience life's joys and challenges-- and the power of friendship to triumph over heartbreak and unexpected tragedy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2009
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: 305.4092 ZasZaslow, Jeffrey.
Summary: Looks at the lives, bonds, and experiences of a group of female friends from Ames, Iowa.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.4 ZASZaslow, Jeffrey.
Summary: Traces the cultural process through which American women become married as reflected by the experiences of patrons at a family-owned bridal shop in Michigan, offering insight into how the rite of passage reflects national views on marriage.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 ZASSummary: On Thursday, January 15th, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when Captain Chesley Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY DRAMA SULPausch, Randy.
Summary: Reflections of a Carnegie Mellon computer science professor who lectured on "Really achieving your childhood dreams," shortly after having been diagnosed with terminal cancer. His advice concerned seizing the moment while living, rather than dying.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books 2008
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2008
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Summary: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Audiobooks 2008
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2 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 004.092 PAUCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD 004.092 PAUSullenberger, Chesley
Summary: Airline pilot Captain "Sully" Sullenberger tells his life story, including his perspective on the emergency landing on the Hudson River that earned him the world's admiration, and offers insight on the essential qualities--leadership, responsibility and service--that he believes have been vital to his success.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2009