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American breakdown : our ailing nation, my body's revolt, and the nineteenth-century woman who brought me back to life / by Lunden, Jennifer(Jennifer L.),1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A Silent Spring for the human body, this wide-ranging, genre-crossing literary mystery interweaves the author's quest to understand the source of her own condition with her telling of the story of the chronically ill 19th-century diarist Alice James--ultimately uncovering the many hidden health hazards of life in America. When Jennifer Lunden became chronically ill after moving from Canada to Maine, her case was a medical mystery. Just 21, unable to hold a book or stand for a shower, she lost her job and consigned herself to her bed. The doctor she went to for help told her she was "just depressed." After suffering from this enigmatic illness for five years, she discovered an unlikely source of hope and healing: a biography of Alice James, the bright, witty, and often bedridden sibling of brothers Henry James, the novelist, and William James, the father of psychology. Alice suffered from a life-shattering illness known as neurasthenia, now often dismissed as a "fashionable illness." In this meticulously researched and illuminating debut, Lunden interweaves her own experience with Alice's, exploring the history of medicine and the effects of the industrial revolution and late-stage capitalism to tell a riveting story of how we are a nation struggling--and failing--to be healthy. Although science--and the politics behind its funding--has in many ways let Lunden and millions like her down, in the end science offers a revelation that will change how readers think about the ecosystems of their bodies, their communities, the country, and the planet."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Lunden, Jennifer (Jennifer L.), 1967-; James, Alice, 1848-1892; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Diagnosis; Discrimination in medical care; Women authors, American; Women; Women's health services;
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American prince [sound recording] : a memoir / by Curtis, Tony,1925-; Golenbock, Peter,1946-; Greenberg, Mitch.;
Read by Mitch Greenberg.
Subjects: Curtis, Tony, 1925-; Audiobooks.; Motion picture actors and actresses;
© p2008., Random House Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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American utopia / by Byrne, David,1952-author.; Kalman, Maira,illustrator.;
"From former Talking Heads frontman and multimedia visionary David Byrne and revered bestselling author, illustrator, and artist Maira Kalman--an inspiring celebration in words and art of the connections between us all. A joyful collaboration between old friends David Byrne and Maira Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA offers readers an antidote to cynicism, bursting with pathos, humanism, and hope--featuring his words and lyrics brought to life with more than 150 of her colorful paintings. The text is drawn from David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA, which has become a hit Broadway show, and soon to be a documentary from Spike Lee. The four-color artwork, by Maira Kalman, which she created for the Broadway show's curtain, is composed of small moments, expressions, gestures, and interactions that together offer a portrait of daily life and coexistence. With their creative talents combined, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a salvo for kindness and a call for jubilation, a reminder to sing, dance, and waste not a moment. Beautifully designed and edited by Alex Kalman, AMERICAN UTOPIA is a balm for the soul from two of the world's most extraordinary artists"--
Subjects: Byrne, David, 1952-; Musicals; Self-actualization (Psychology); Communities.;
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Grateful American : a journey from self to service / by Sinise, Gary,author.; Brotherton, Marcus,author.;
Gary Sinise shares the never-before-told story of his journey from trouble-making Chicago kid to cofounder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company, world-famous actor, and tireless advocate for America's active duty defenders, veterans, and first responders.
Subjects: Biographies.; Sinise, Gary.; Actors;
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American values : lessons I learned from my family / by Kennedy, Robert Francis,1954-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1954-; Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968; Kennedy family.; Environmental lawyers; Environmentalists;
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American spy : my secret history in the CIA, Watergate, and beyond / by Hunt, E. Howard; Aunapu, Greg.; Hamburg, Eric.;
Subjects: Hunt, E. Howard (Everette Howard), 1918-2007.; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Presidents; Spies; Watergate Affair, 1972-1974.;
© c2007., John Wiley & Sons,
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American tapestry : the story of black, white, and multiracial ancestors of Michelle Obama / by Swarns, Rachel L.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-367) and index.A remarkable history of First Lady Michelle Obama's mixed ancestry as well as a portrait of America itself in an epic and inspiring family saga.
Subjects: Obama, Michelle, 1964-;
© c2012., Amistad,
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American pastoral [videorecording] / by Connelly, Jennifer,actor.; Fanning, Dakota,1994-actor.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-film director,actor.; Riegert, Peter,1947-actor.; Evans, Rupert,actor.; Lamal, Andre,film producer.; Mucchesi, Gary,film producer.; Rosenberg, Tom,film producer.; Romano, John,1948 October 2-screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Roth, Philip.American pastoral.; Lions Gate Films,presenter,production company.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Lakeshore Entertainment (Firm),presenter,production company.;
Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning, Peter Riegert, Rupert Evans.Seymour 'Swede' Levov, a once-legendary high school athlete, is a successful businessman married to an ex-beauty queen, Dawn. When Swede and Dawn's daughter disappears after being accused of a violent crime, Swede's perfect life is broken forever and he is left to make sense out of the chaos.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Historical films.; Roth, Philip.; Families;
For private home use only.
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Scientific American [periodical].
Founded in 1845, Scientific American provides expert insights on the most important advances in science and technology.  You’ll have access to commentary and analysis by leading experts, dispatches from the frontiers of science by award-winning journalists and deep dives into the most important research and discoveries of our time.
Subjects: Technology; Science;
© 1845-, Munn & Co.,
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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American rapture / by Leede, CJ,author.;
"From CJ Leede, the author of Maeve Fly, comes a scorching new apocalyptic novel. Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets The Last of Us in this epic and sweeping story about the end of the world as we know it. A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust. Sophie, a good Catholic girl, must traverse the hellscape of the midwest to try to find her family while the world around her burns. Along the way she discovers there are far worse fates than dying a virgin ... The end times are coming"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Novels.; Lust; Survival; Viruses;
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