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Abuelita and me / by Carranza, Leonarda.; Mayani, Rafael.;
In this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious<U+2014>sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story's young narrator decides not to leave home again...until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator's relationship.LSC
Subjects: Grandmothers; Grandchildren; Attitude (Psychology); Prejudices; Families; Love;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Raised by wolves / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Raymond, Emily,1972-author.;
Two teens appear out of nowhere, ransacking a small-town grocery and attacking the police officers who come to investigate. Their clothes are torn and filthy, their hands and bare feet callused, they have fangs. They're sister and brother, alone against the world. Where did they come from? Raised by wolves, they say. Kai and Holo are taken in by the police chief and his wife, and begin adjusting to life in a small town, attending school and going on dates. But humans, they find, are the most vicious animals. And the mystery of their upbringing brings dark and powerful forces to Kokanee Creek, tearing the town apart and threatening the lives of everyone they love. How will the wolves survive? How will Kai and Holo?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Good and evil; Siblings; Small cities; Survival; Teenagers; Wolves;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Raised by wolves [text (large print)] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Raymond, Emily,1972-author.;
Two teens appear out of nowhere, ransacking a small-town grocery and attacking the police officers who come to investigate. Their clothes are torn and filthy, their hands and bare feet callused, they have fangs. They're sister and brother, alone against the world. Where did they come from? Raised by wolves, they say. Kai and Holo are taken in by the police chief and his wife, and begin adjusting to life in a small town, attending school and going on dates. But humans, they find, are the most vicious animals. And the mystery of their upbringing brings dark and powerful forces to Kokanee Creek, tearing the town apart and threatening the lives of everyone they love. How will the wolves survive? How will Kai and Holo?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Good and evil; Siblings; Small cities; Survival; Teenagers; Wolves;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Life in pieces. [videorecording] / by Brandt, Betsy,actor.; Brolin, James,1940-actor.; Hanks, Colin,1977-actor.; Lowe, Chad,1968-television director.; Wiest, Dianne,actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation,publisher.;
Colin Hanks, James Brolin, Dianne Wiest, Betsy Brandt.LIFE IN PIECES is a comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child MATT may have just found his true love, his co-worker COLLEEN; his coddled, youngest brother GREG and his wife JEN are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, HEATHER, and her husband TIM are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Adult children; Families; Milestones; Parent and adult child;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Off the charts : what I learned from my almost fabulous life in music / by Goldman, Kat,1970-author.;
"So you want to make it as a singer-songwriter? Kat Goldman has been there, almost to the very top, and now she's back with sage advice and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from a lifetime of toil in the dive bars and legendary venues of the contemporary music scene. Learn what it's like to meet your first fan, date a rock star (never again!), perform in a grocery store, and rebuild your career after getting hit by a car in a bagel shop. Feel the sting of rejection and rampant sexism, and the thrill of writing a hit song and performing with your idols. Off the Charts is whimsical, uproarious tour through a fickle business that never seems to repay what performers put into it, and one woman's highly intimate account of how she made the best of almost making it."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Goldman, Kat, 1970-; Singers; Composers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The great vegan grains book : celebrate whole grains with more than 100 delicious plant-based recipes / by Steen, Celine.; Noyes, Tamasin.;
The whole story on whole grains -- Eye-opening grains -- Grain mains for all appetites -- Super side it with grains! -- Great grain soups and salads -- Spectacular staples for kitchen ease.Enjoy over 100 whole-grain vegan recipes for every meal and occasion! Whole grains are a great source of protein and other nutrients that are typically found in meat and eggs, making them a valuable part of any plant-based diet. While naturally vegan by nature, grains are often paired with non-vegan ingredients, making many recipes off-limits to vegans. That's where The Great Vegan Grains Book comes the rescue, taking you step-by-step through the myriad grains available today, and providing you with more than 100 delicious and easy plant-based, whole-grain recipes (many of them low-fat, soy free, and even gluten-free!). Each recipe uses whole-food ingredients that can be easily found at most grocery stores, so you can say yes to grains and eating better too!LSC
Subjects: Vegan cooking.; Cooking (Cereals); Cookbooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Find your path : honor your body, fuel your soul, and get strong with the Fit52 life / by Underwood, Carrie,1983-author.; Adamson, Eve,author.; Premo, Cameron,photographer.;
Fit52 begins with embracing the "Pleasure Principle" in eating, making healthy swaps in your favorite recipes, and embracing a long view approach to health, so that a cheat a day won't derail you. Throughout the book, Carrie shares her personal journey towards optimal health, from her passion for sports as a kid, to the pressure to look perfect and fit the mold as she launched her career after winning American Idol, to eventually discovering the importance of balance and the meaning of true health. For Carrie, being fit isn't about crash diets or a workout routine that you're going to dread. It's about healthy choices and simple meals that you can put together from the ingredients in your local grocery store, and making the time, every day, to move, to love your body, and to be the best version of yourself.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Underwood, Carrie, 1983-; Reducing exercises.; Reducing diets.; Diet.; Nutrition.; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vegetarian any day : over 100 simple, healthy, satisfying meatless recipes / by Green, Patricia,author.; Hemming, Carolyn,author.;
"Whether eating meatless meals once a week or every day, a vegetarian-based diet is anything but boring, considering the selection of vibrant, whole foods available in grocery stores and markets. Vegetarian any day will show you how to incorporate more tasty vegetables, ancient grains, and whole foods into your daily routine with satisfying and fool-proof recipes the whole family will love. No one will feel the loss of meat in their meals when these comforting and healthy dishes hit the table! These everyday recipes show you how to expertly blend the heartiness you crave with the nutritional powerhouses you'll find in your produce aisle. As an added bonus, many of the recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Vegetarian any day is filled with cooking tips, preparation techniques, as well as valuable know-how in setting up a vegetarian pantry. Including more than 100 recipes, there's something for everyone in Vegetarian any day"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Vegetarian cooking.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Food babe kitchen : more than 100 delicious, real food recipes to change your body and your life / by Hari, Vani,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Ditch processed foods and eat the cleanest, healthiest food on the planet by stocking your pantry, shopping, and cooking with Food Babe Kitchen. Over 100 mouthwatering recipes from Baja Fish Tacos and Grapefruit Goddess Salad to Rainbow French Fries and an 8-Minute Candy Bar will show readers how delicious and simple it is to eat healthy, easy, real food. Food Babe Kitchen shows you how to shop for the healthiest ingredients by breaking down every aisle in the grocery store with expert label-reading tips and simple swaps, plus a handy pantry list to stock your kitchen for success. Easy-to-follow directions, eye-catching photography, and simple substitutions to accommodate vegan, dairy-free, grain-free, and other diets, make this the ultimate guide to getting back into the kitchen to create healthful meals for yourself and those you love. Getting off processed food has never been easier - or more delicious."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); Health.; Nutrition.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The plant paradox quick and easy : the 30-day plan to lose weight, feel great, and live lectin-free / by Gundry, Steven R.,author.;
In Dr. Steven Gundry's breakout bestseller The Plant Paradox, readers learned the surprising truth about foods that have long been regarded as healthy. Lectins--a type of protein found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy, and grains--wreak havoc on the gut, creating systemic inflammation and laying the groundwork for disease and weight gain. Avoiding lectins offers incredible health benefits but requires a significant lifestyle change--one that, for many people, can feel overwhelming. Now, in The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy, Dr. Gundry makes it simpler than ever to go lectin free. His 30-day challenge offers incentives, support, and results along with a toolkit for success. With grocery lists, meal plans, time-saving cooking strategies, all-new recipes, and guidance for families and those following specialized diets (including ketogenic and vegan), The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy is the all-in-one resource Plant Paradox fans and newcomers alike need to jumpstart results reap the health benefits of living lectin-free. --Publisher.
Subjects: Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); Plant lectins.; Plant toxins.; Plants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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