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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxvi, 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 335 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Showcasing the smart and talented people who live between the pages, this inspiring collection of true stories, as told to one of the greatest novelists of our time, invites us into a world where we can feed our curiosities, discover new voices and find whatever we want or require.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement of women's rights, and humorous illustrations and portraits, A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies brings vividly to life the women who paved the way for America in times of change.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
232 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history-from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.
Author
Publisher
Hearst Home
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
158 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Decluttering your home has never been easier with this step-by-step action plan. Plus, hundreds of genius tricks help you create a calm and tidy life. Often the hardest part of organizing is getting started. This attractive book from the experts at Good Housekeeping breaks down your decluttering to-do list into smaller zones so you can tidy up and whip your home into shape. Whether you're looking to take on every room in the house or focus on trouble...
Author
Series
How to Draw Anime volume 2
Publisher
Golden Valley Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
This is an advanced guide to drawing anime for artists who are ready to take the next step in their artistic process! Joseph Stevenson, the author of many other 'how to draw' series has compiled some of his best advice for artists on how to draw realistic anime and manga!
Author
Series
How to Draw Anime volume 1
Publisher
Golden Valley Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn to draw anime with Joseph Stevenson in this comprehensive guide suitable for all ages. Joseph takes you along a journey learning to draw anime in a simple beginner format.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 334 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Description
"While Hanif Abdurraqib is an acclaimed author, a gifted poet, and one of our culture's most insightful music critics, he is most of all, at heart, an Ohioan. Growing up in Columbus in the '90s, Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which legends like LeBron were forged, and countless others weren't. His lifelong love of the game leads Abdurraqib into a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!
12) Burlesque
Publisher
Anchor Bay
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (77 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Combines sassy, sexy and flirty dance movements to create one fierce and fun cardio workout. These showgirl-inspired moves will have you feeling confident as you pop your booty and strut your way across your living room. Blast fat and redefine your body with ab-toning, thigh-burning, body slimming dance and strength routines. Ditch your inhibitions and shed serious pounds while bringing out your inner vixen!" --On container.
13) Courage
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Canada Ltd
Pub. Date
2019
Language
Français
Description
See below for English description.
Une vraie histoire de Raina Telgemeier, la bédéiste à succès deSouris!,Soeurs,DrameetFantômes.
Un soir, Raina se réveille avec des maux d'estomac. Comme sa mère en souffre aussi, elle se dit que c'est probablement une gastro. Raina retourne à l'école où elle vit les mêmes hauts et bas que d'habitude. Elle se rend compte que ses problèmes d'estomac coïncident avec ses inquiétudes
...14) Latin live
Publisher
Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
�2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (77 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Judi Sheppard Missett, founder and CEO of Jazzercise, and Cheryl Burke, two-time champion of 'Dancing with the Stars', in a spicy version of Jazzercise with a Latin flair! The hip-swerving, booty-shaking workout features favorite Jazzercise moves mixed with salsa, cha-cha, samba, and merengue. The hot Latin movements will tighten abs, trim the waistline, and tone legs for that sexy, sculpted dancer's body.
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2023
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
An existential manual for tragic optimists, can-do pessimists, and compassionate doomers
With global warming projected to rocket past the 1.5°C limit, lifelong activist Andrew Boyd is thrown into a crisis of hope, and off on a quest to learn how to live with the "impossible news" of our climate doom.
He searches out eight of today's leading climate thinkers-from activist Tim DeChristopher to collapse-psychologist Jamey Hecht, grassroots strategist...
Author
Publisher
Broadside Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 303 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
When Jesse Watters set out to interview a few dozen radical activists to find out where their wild ideas came from, he discovered two things that shocked him:
First, he liked these people.
Second, their political positions were not primarily from books, teachers, or other activists. They originated in personal drama. Most of these people didn’t need legislation. They needed a therapist.
In Get It Together, the number one New York Times bestselling...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading"--
Author
Publisher
Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
163 p. ;
Language
English
Description
Set yourself up for success as an adult—tips and advice for ages 16+
How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone—and the Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence.
Life skills...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
194 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Description
""Love is our only hope," Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. "It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks." In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. "Love just won't...