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The man who loved books too much : the true story of a thief, a detective, and a world of literary obsession2009
Summary: In the tradition of The Orchid Thief, a compelling narrative set within the strange and genteel world of rare-book collecting: the true story of an infamous book thief, his victims, and the man... more »- place hold (0)
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The Newbery and Caldecott awards: a guide to the medal and honor books2016
Summary: Reissued each year, The Newbery and Caldecott Awards provides a complete listing of winners from the awards' inceptions in 1922 (Newbery Medal) and 1938 (Caldecott Medal). Each edition also includes... more »- place hold (0)
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This is what a librarian looks like : a celebration of libraries, communities, and access to information2017
Summary: An inspiring tribute in text and photos to librarians and libraries in all fifty American states and Canada describes the diverse backgrounds and motivations of today's librarians and includes... more »- place hold (0)
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Quiet, please : dispatches from a public librarian2008
Summary: For most of us, librarians are the quiet people behind the desk, who, apart from the occasional "shush," vanish into the background. But in Quiet, Please, McSweeney's contributor Scott Douglas... more »- place hold (0)
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Understanding manga and anime2007
Summary: Teens love it. Parents hate it. Librarians are confused by it; and patrons are demanding it. Libraries have begun purchasing both manga and anime, particularly for their teen collections. But the... more »- place hold (0)
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Whole person librarianship : a social work approach to patron services2019
Summary: Guides librarians through the practical process of facilitating connections among libraries, social workers, and social services; explains why those connections are important; and puts them in the... more »- place hold (0)
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I work at a public library : a collection of crazy stories from the stacks2014
Summary: From a patron's missing wetsuit to the scent of crab cakes wafting through the stacks, Sheridan showcases the oddities that have come across her circulation desk: encounters with local eccentrics;... more »- place hold (0)
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Dear Fahrenheit 451 : love and heartbreak in the stacks : a librarian's love letters and breakup notes to the books in her life2017
Summary: If you love to read, and presumably you do since you've picked up this book, you know that some books affect you so profoundly they forever change the way you think about the world. Some books, on... more »- place hold (0)
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Journalism2014
Summary: For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial... more »- place hold (0)
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The lost art of Scripture : rescuing the sacred texts2019
Summary: Today the Quran is used by some to justify war and acts of terrorism, the Torah to deny Palestinians the right to live in the Land of Israel, and the Bible to condemn homosexuality and contraception.... more »- place hold (0)
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Palimpsest : a history of the written word2015
Summary: "Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our... more »- place hold (0)
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A parent's guide to the Common Core. Grade 32014
Summary: Helping Your Child Succeed in Third Grade: A Parent's Guide to the Common CoreSchools across America are rolling out new, more rigorous curricula in order to meet the demands created by a new set of... more »- place hold (0)
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Teaching reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties2015
Summary: "This practitioner resource and course text has given thousands of K-12 teachers evidence based tools for helping students--particularly those at risk for reading difficulties--understand and acquire... more »- place hold (0)
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Staff PickThe read-aloud family : making meaningful and lasting connections with your kids2018
Summary: Champions the lifelong benefits of reading aloud to children and offers book lists, strategies, and tools parents can use to form deep and lasting connections with their kids.- place hold (0)
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Heavy words lightly thrown : the reason behind the rhyme2005
Summary: Nursery rhymes are rarely as innocent as they seem--there is a wealth of concealed meaning in our familiar childhood verse. More than a century after Queen Victoria decided that children were better... more »- place hold (0)
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The mother tongue : English & how it got that way1991
Summary: Offers a journey through the intricacies, puzzles, and quirks of the English language, tracing the history of English from its earliest origins to the present day.- place hold (0)
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Staff PickWord by word : the secret life of dictionaries2017
Summary: "Brimming with intelligence and personality, a vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made - a must read for word mavens. Have you ever tried to define the word "is?" Do you have strong... more »- place hold (0)
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A quick & easy guide to they/them pronouns2018
Summary: Archie, a snarky genderqueer artist, is tired of people not understanding gender-neutral pronouns. Tristan, a cisgender dude, is looking for an easy way to introduce gender-neutral pronouns to his... more »- place hold (0)
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American accent training : a guide to speaking and pronouncing American English for everyone who speaks English as a second language2012
Summary: Four all-new chapters in this expanded third edition discuss the psychology of accent acquisition, explain American voice quality, and present both students and teachers of American English with... more »- place hold (0)
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Everything you need to ace English Language Arts in one big fat notebook : the complete middle school study guide2016
Summary: An illustrated notebook of definitions, diagrams, key concepts, and mnemonic devices geared to help middle school students learn about reading, writing and the English language.- place hold (0)
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Between you & me : confessions of a Comma Queen2015
Summary: Mary Norris has spent more than three decades in The New Yorker's copy department, maintaining its celebrated high standards. Now she brings her vast experience and finely sharpened pencils to help... more »- place hold (0)
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When in French : love in a second language2016
Summary: "When New Yorker staff writer Lauren Collins moves to Geneva, Switzerland, she decides to learn French--not just to be able to go about her day-to-day life, but in order to be closer to her French... more »- place hold (0)
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Kanji in Mangaland2007
Summary: The Japanese in MangaLand series from JPT introduced language learners to an innovative, entertaining and educationally-sound way of learning Japanese through the use of manga. Now, this same... more »- place hold (0)
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Dewey's nine lives : the legacy of the small-town library cat who inspired millions2010
Summary: This volume contains inspiring, funny, and heartwarming stories about cats told from the perspective of Dewey's Mom, librarian Myron. Includes never-before-told stories about Dewey, along with other touching cat tales.- place hold (0)
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Powerful phrases for dealing with difficult people : over 325 ready-to-use words and phrases for working with challenging personalities2014
Summary: There's no escaping problematic personalities. Learn to build positive, productive relationships with everyone in your workplace. This trouble-shooting guide is organized for quick look up, helping... more »- place hold (0)
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MLA handbook2016
Summary: "The Modern Language Association, the authority on research and writing, takes a fresh look at documenting sources in the eighth edition of the MLA Handbook. Works are published today in a dizzying... more »- place hold (0)
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A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago Style for students and researchers2018
Summary: This new edition of the classic reference work on writing research papers recognizes recent developments in information literacy -- including finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital... more »- place hold (0)
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Creative writing2014
Summary: Provides an introduction to creative writing, and includes information on crafting meaningful plot, strategies for starting a writer's group, advice on applying for grants, guidance on writing a... more »- place hold (0)
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How to write a sentence and how to read one2012
Summary: Fish has always been an aficionado of language, marveling at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences. Here he offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader).- place hold (0)
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Building great sentences : how to write the kinds of sentences you love to read2013
Summary: Drawing on examples from masters of long, elegant sentences, this science-oriented approach to writing, based on one of the Teaching Company's best-selling courses, shares basic writing strategies... more »- place hold (0)
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The magic words : writing great books for children and young adults2016
Summary: The best children's and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and... more »- place hold (0)
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Get lit rising : Words ignite. Claim your poem. Claim your life2016
Summary: Get to know the Get Lit Players -- a group of teens who use poetry to take on the world -- with this common-core aligned book that sheds light on teen issues through their own poetry and slam poetry... more »- place hold (0)
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Story genius : how to use brain science to go beyond outlining and write a riveting novel (before you waste three years writing 327 pages that go nowhere)2016
Summary: "Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting... more »- place hold (0)
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Now write! science fiction, fantasy and horror : speculative genre exercises from today's best writers and teachers2014
Summary: "Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many... more »- place hold (0)
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Paradise lost2005
Summary: Paradise Lost is the great epic poem of the English language, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight... more »- place hold (0)
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Tyrant : Shakespeare on politics2018
Summary: As an aging, tenacious Elizabeth I clung to power, a talented playwright probed the social causes, the psychological roots, and the twisted consequences of tyranny. In exploring the psyche (and... more »- place hold (0)
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Shakespeare's sonnets ; and, A lover's complaint1985
Summary: The most famous collection of love poems in the English language, Shakespeare's Sonnets have spoken to generations of readers who have turned to them again and again when searching for supreme... more »- place hold (0)
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Shakespeare's characters for students1997
Summary: Covering every character in all of Shakespeare's 38 plays, Characters includes act-by-act summaries, a "Modern Connections" discussion and character descriptions ranging from 25 to 1,500 words.... more »- place hold (0)
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The lady and her monsters : a tale of dissections, real-life Dr. Frankensteins, and the creation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece2013
Summary: Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.- place hold (0)
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The things that matter : what seven classic novels have to say about the stages of life2006
Summary: An exploration of how seven of the greatest English novels of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries portray the essential experiences of life. For Mendelson--a professor of English and comparative... more »- place hold (0)
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