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The end of the myth : from the frontier to the border wall in the mind of America / by Grandin, Greg,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a new and eye-opening interpretation of the meaning of the frontier, from early westward expansion to Trump's border wall. Ever since this nation's inception, the idea of an open and ever-expanding frontier has been central to American identity. Symbolizing a future of endless promise, it was the foundation of the United States' belief in itself as an exceptional nation--democratic, individualistic, forward-looking. Today, though, America has a new symbol: the border wall. In The End of the Myth, acclaimed historian Greg Grandin explores the meaning of the frontier throughout the full sweep of U.S. history--from the American Revolution to the War of 1898, the New Deal to the election of 2016. For centuries, he shows, America's constant expansion--fighting wars and opening markets--served as a "gate of escape," helping to deflect domestic political and economic conflicts outward. But this deflection meant that the country's problems, from racism to inequality, were never confronted directly. And now, the combined catastrophe of the 2008 financial meltdown and our unwinnable wars in the Middle East have slammed this gate shut, bringing political passions that had long been directed elsewhere back home. It is this new reality, Grandin says, that explains the rise of reactionary populism and racist nationalism, the extreme anger and polarization that catapulted Trump to the presidency. The border wall may or may not be built, but it will survive as a rallying point, an allegorical tombstone marking the end of American exceptionalism"--
Subjects: Turner, Frederick Jackson, 1861-1932; Frontier thesis.; Borderlands; National characteristics, American.; Exceptionalism; Nationalism;
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Tiny Cedric / by Lloyd-Jones, Sally,1960-; Watkins, Rowboat,1967-;
A tiny king rids his palace of everyone bigger than himself, except for the babies.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Stature; Kings and rulers;
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The hollow crown. [videorecording] / by Bonneville, Hugh,actor.; Cumberbatch, Benedict,1976-actor.; Dench, Judi,1934-actor.; Gambon, Michael,actor.; Hawkins, Sally,actor.; Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.Henry VI, part I.; Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.Henry VI, part II.; Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.Richard III.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Sally Hawkins.Henry VI, Parts I and II and Richard III tell the story of an exceptionally turbulent period in British history. These exhilarating and emotionally charged films feature some of Shakespeare's most eloquent and powerful language.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471; Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485; Edward IV, King of England, 1442-1483; Plantagenet, House of; Tudor, House of;
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Grizzly 399 [videorecording] : queen of the Tetons / by Hess, Janet,film producer.; Leiter, Elizabeth,film producer.; Murphy, Bill(Producer),film producer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; WNET Group,production company.;
Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park, has an exceptional litter of four cubs to raise. The family must contend with conflicts between people and bears, a warming climate, and human encroachment in bear country.E.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Science television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Grizzly bear.; Grizzly bear; Grizzly bear;
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Jim Gill presents music play for folks of all stripes [sound recording]. by Gill, Jim.;
Beethoven's five finger play -- It takes some friends -- Truck stop -- Have you seen the trampoline? -- Johnny Cuckoo -- Bagpipes -- Onomatopoeia pizzeria -- I was born a horn -- Bananas -- Habanera la la la -- Bounces abundant -- I changed my mind -- Two for tea -- Foot notes -- Living inside of a jar.Jim Gill, vocals ; with various backup musicians and singers.Recorded at at Woodside Avenue Music Productions, in Evanston, IL.
Subjects: Children's songs.; Songs.;
© c2011., Jim Gill Music,
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Red & green / by Ehlert, Lois.;
On a cold, snowy night, all is quiet throughout the house except for a small, michievous mouse.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Stories in rhyme.; Lift-the-flap books.; Picture books.; Christmas; Mice;
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What if it's not Alzheimer's? : a caregiver's guide to dementia / by Radin, Gary,1969-editor.; Radin, Lisa,1944-editor.;
Includes bibliographical references."This book is the first and only comprehensive guide dealing with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), one of the largest groups of non-Alzheimer's dementias. The contributors are either specialists in their fields or have exceptional hands-on experience with FTD sufferers"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Caregivers; Dementia; Dementia;
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Jim Gill sings do re mi on his toe leg knee [sound recording] / by Gill, Jim.;
The tempo marches on -- Knuckles knees -- Spin again -- The wrong song -- Toe leg knee -- My ups and downs -- San Francisco -- Driving here, driving there -- My Bonnie -- Yes, No, Maybe -- Color game -- Mashed potatoes -- Spin again ... again -- The nothing wrong song.Jim Gill, vocals ; with various acc.
Subjects: Children's songs.;
© p1999., Jim Gill Music Inc.,
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Covert affairs. [videorecording] / by Gorham, Christopher,1974-actor.; Matchett, Kari,actor.; Perabo, Piper,actor.; Ramamurthy, Sendhil,1974-actor.; Universal Cable Productions,production company.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Piper Perabo, Peter Gallagher, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Kari Matchett.Originally broadcast by USA June 7-Dec. 6, 2011.Annie Walker is a young CIA operative whose exceptional linguistic skills and spot on instincts make her invaluable to the Agency. In season two, Annie's personal and professional lives crash into one another, and the balance of her relationships are forever changed.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby digital 5.1 DVS, 2.0 ; widescreen presentation (1.78:1).
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Undercover operations; Work-life balance;
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Code 8 [videorecording] / by Amell, Stephen,1981-actor.; Amell, Robbie,1988-actor.; Matchett, Kari,actor.; Bryk, Greg,1972-actor.; Outerbridge, Peter,actor.; Benson, Shaun,actor.; Oliveira, Laysla de,1992-actor.; Chan, Jeff(Screenwriter),film director.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.;
Music by Ryan Taubert; editor, Paul Skinner; director of photography, Alex Disenhof.Stephen Amell, Robbie Amell, Kari Matchett, Greg Bryk, Peter Outerbridge, Shaun Benson, Laysla De Oliveira.In a world where people with "exceptional" skills are living in poverty, Conner Reed is a strong young man who is laboring to pay for his sick mother's medical treatment. To earn money, he joins a profitable criminal domain led by Garrett, who works for a drug lord.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Supernatural; Psychic ability; Criminals; Mothers and sons;
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