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The tree collectors : tales of arboreal obsession / by Stewart, Amy,author.;
"The Japanese practice of forest bathing, shinrin-yoku, changes the levels of stress and pleasure hormones in the body, decreasing cortisol and increasing serotonin. Tree collectors know this. And if being around one tree feels good, their thinking goes, imagine how a hundred trees would feel. In her first botanical nonfiction in more than a decade, Amy Stewart brings us on a captivating tour of tree collectors around the world asking: what drives one to collect something as enormous, majestic, and deeply-rooted as a tree? In her gentle, intimate, slyly humorous way, Stewart brings these people to life, organizing their stories into categories. There are the community builders -- like Shyam Sunder Paliwal who, after the death of his daughter, began a movement in his Rajasthan village to plant 111 trees whenever a girl was born -- who do the remarkable work of knitting people together under an arboreal canopy. There are seekers who have taken their passion for trees around the world, or even into space. There are visionaries -- the former poet laureate, W.S. Merwin, who planted a tree a day for over three decades, until he had turned a barren estate into a palm sanctuary. And there are healers -- like Joe Hamilton, who plants trees on land passed down to him by his formerly enslaved great-grandfather -- who have found a way to heal their own lives, the lives of others, or even wounds of the past, by planting trees"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Plant collectors; Trees;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections : a novel / by Jurczyk, Eva,author.;
"Liesl Weiss has been (mostly) happy working in the rare books department of a large university, managing details and working behind the scenes to make the head of the department look good. But when her boss has a stroke and she's left to run things, she discovers that the library's most prized manuscript is missing. Liesl tries to sound the alarm and inform the police about the missing priceless book but is told repeatedly to keep quiet to keep the doors open and the donors happy. But then a librarian goes missing as well. Liesl must investigate both disappearances, unspooling her colleagues' pasts like the threads of a rare book binding as it becomes clear that someone in the department must be responsible for the theft. What Liesl discovers about the dusty manuscripts she has worked among for so long-and about the people who preserve and revere them-shakes the very foundation on which she has built her life"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Book thefts; Librarians; Missing persons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Art deco / by Miller, Judith; Dawes, Nicholas M.;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 230-235) and index.
Subjects: Art deco; Decoration and ornament; Collectibles;
© 2005., DK Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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24 sleeps till Christmas : an advent storybook collection / by Whittingham, Jane,1984-; Zeng, Maggie.;
24 Sleeps Till Christmas is a collection of stories for each night leading up to Christmas, for parents and kids to read together. Starring little girls and boys on wintry holiday adventures--like learning to skate on a homemade rink, arty parties to make Christmas cards with friends, and picking out a tree with the whole family--and having fun with adorable animal pals along the way, early readers will be delighted by full-colour illustrations in each story. As we get closer to Christmas, so do the stories, building anticipation for the big day!
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Picture books.; Advent calendars; Families; Christmas;
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Storytime with Franklin : a collection of six favorites / by Bourgeois, Paulette.; Clark, Brenda.;
A special collection of six perennial classics, starring every child's favorite turtle, Franklin. Franklin the Turtle is beloved around the world for the way he faces dilemmas familiar to all children and, with the help and support of his friends and family, finds his own way to deal with them. Franklin's ability to express his feelings, try new things and show his vulnerability make him a trusted friend to young children. This special edition will feature six Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin in the Dark, Franklin Goes to School, Franklin's New Friend, Franklin Rides a Bike, Franklin Goes to the Hospital, Franklin Says I Love You. It's the best of Franklin - all in one place!
Subjects: Picture books.; Animal fiction.; Franklin (Fictitious character from Bourgeois); Turtles; Friendship; Families; Schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Make a Splash Collection (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) : Five Books in One! by National Geographic Kids.;
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© 2026, Disney Publishing Worldwide
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We are the Justice League! : a collection of five early readers. by Tong, Andie.; Farley, Rick.; Gordon, Steven E.; Gordon, Eric A.; Smith, Andy,1969-; Finnegan, Delphine.I am Batman.; Stein, Erin.I am Wonder Woman.; Teitelbaum, Michael.I am Superman.; Sazaklis, John.I am the Flash.; Mayer, Kirsten.I am Aquaman.; DC Comics, Inc.;
I am Batman / based on a story by Delphine Finnegan ; illustrated by Andie Tong -- I am Wonder Woman / based on a story by Erin K. Stein ; illustrated by Rick Farley -- I am Superman / based on a story by Michael Teitelbaum ; illustrated by Rick Farley -- I am the Flash / based on a story by John Sazaklis ; illustrated by Steven E. Gordon and Eric A. Gordon -- I am Aquaman / based on a story by Kirsten Mayer ; illustrated by Andy Smith and Brad Vancata.Grades 1-3.LSC
Subjects: Justice League of America (Fictitious characters); Superheroes; Supervillains;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Construction site: garbage crew to the rescue! / by Rinker, Sherri Duskey.; Ford, AG.;
Before the construction crew can start renovating a fine old neighborhood, they need the help of the garbage vehicles to clean up truckfuls of trash, and much more.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Refuse collection vehicles; Construction equipment; Bedtime;
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The Big book for peace / by Durell, Ann.; Sachs, Marilyn; Alexander, Lloyd,1924-2007; Agee, Jon.;
The wisdom of peace and the absurdity of fighting are demonstrated in seventeen stories and poems by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by famous illustrators such as Paul Zelinsky, the Dillons, and Maurice Sendak.
Subjects: Peace; Children's literature, American;
© c1990., E.P. Dutton Children's Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My Affair with Cancer / by Field, Susan.; Goodman, Nancy.; Laurin, Lyndsey.; Taeger, Gerit.; Wood, Brenda J.;
"A collection of heartfelt writings by its survivors. While each woman tells her own story, their truth has a common vein. Tackle diagnosis, chemotherapy, and radiation with strength and humour. Find just the right words to start your day, whether you are a patient, a survivor or a family caregiver. Poetry, honest inspiring words and self-laughter fill the book and yet leave space for the reader’s personal journal notes. You will enjoy reading this book simply because it lifts your spirits."--from Amazon.
Subjects: Local author.; Local self-published author collection.; Poetry.; Cancer.;
© c2020., Brenda J Wood,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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