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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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Celebrate Kwanzaa / by Otto, Carolyn.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Introduces what Kwanzaa is and how it is celebrated. Includes recipe.LSC
Subjects: Kwanzaa;
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Shiny [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Shiny is non-violent family friendly sci-fi platformer made by Garage 227. Players play as robot Kramer 227, who has to find a way to harvest energy and rescue its robotic friends before the doomed planet of Aurora crashes into its sun. On their journey, players need to overcome obstacles and manage their energy levels to power themselves and their friends on their way to safety.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild fantasy violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2.9 GB storage required.
Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Shiny (Game); Robots; Computer adventure games;
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Riverdale. [videorecording] / by Perry, Luke,1966-2019,actor.; Apa, K. J.(Keneti James),1997-actor.; Mendes, Camila,1994-actor.; Reinhart, Lili,1996-actor.; Seidenglanz, Rob,television director.; Sprouse, Cole,1992-actor.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
K. J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Luke Perry.The eternal American teenagers of Archie Comics fame received a stylish, strikingly dark, and compelling re-imagining with this hit CW series. The benign little burg of Riverdale, USA, was rocked by a stunning murder ... and the web of deceit and old vendettas underlying the small-town facade started enveloping local kids like aspiring musician Archie Andrews (K.J. Apa), school journalist Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart), rich transplant Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), and cynical outsider Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Television crime shows.; Andrews, Archie (Fictitious character); Jones, Jughead (Fictitious character); Lodge, Veronica (Fictitious character); Cooper, Betty (Fictitious character); High school students; Murder; Small cities; Teenagers;
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The biggest little farm [videorecording] / by Chester, John(John G.),film producer,film director,on-screen participant.; Pilachowski, Matthew,on-screen participant.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.;
John Chester, Molly Chester, Matthew Pilachowski.John Chester chronicles the eight-year quest he and Molly Chester went on when they traded city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Chester, John (John G.); Chester, Molly.; Family farms; Farm life; Sustainable agriculture; Global warming;
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Parks and recreation. [videorecording] / by Ansari, Aziz,1983-; Daniels, Greg,1963-; Jones, Rashida.; Offerman, Nick,1970-; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-; Poehler, Amy,1971-; Pratt, Chris,1979-; Schneider, Paul,1976-; Schur, Michael,1975-; Deedle-Dee Productions.; Open 4 Business Production (Firm); Universal Media Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Nick Offerman.Dedicated government employee Leslie Knope and her fellow colleagues return for big laughs from the small town of Pawnee, Indiana, in the hilarious third season of Parks and Recreation. Their funny antics continue as they ramp up for their most important civic project yet: the Harvest Festival. As Leslie Knope plans, prepares and publicizes, her colleagues take on other challenges such as a crippling flu, the statewide softball tournament, and more.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, dual layer format ; anamorphic widescreen presentation (1.78:1) ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; region 1.
Subjects: Local government; Recreation agencies; Small cities; Television comedies.;
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Shattered / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
"Ryan Steel is known in Snow Creek as the handsomest Steel brother with the most jovial personality. Now that his busy grape harvest and winemaking season is over, he's happy to spend time with his family and help his brothers Talon and Jonah celebrate their impending nuptials. The Steels are taking a well-deserved break from the conspiracy surrounding them -- until an unlikely woman and a long-buried secret shatter Ryan's world"--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; Brothers; Vintners; Man-woman relationships;
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Spiritfarer [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Violent references, language, use of tobacco).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Arcade-style video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Spiritfarer (Game); Future life; Spirits; Computer adventure games;
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A flicker of hope / by Harmony, Cynthia.; Holzwarth, Devon.;
"Lucía loves to watch the monarchs' migration from her home in Mexico with Papá. But this year, the monarchs' journey north holds extra weight; Papá is heading north, too, to look for work. He promises her that when 'the weather turns cold and the monarcas return, our winged ancestors will guide me home.' So while he spends the summer months harvesting produce on faraway farms, Lucía watches the skies for signs of the monarchs'--and her papá's--return"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Fathers and daughters; Mexicans; Migrant labor; Monarch butterfly; Emigration and immigration; Parent and child; Migrant agricultural laborers; Mexican American migrant agricultural laborers; Monarch butterfly; Return migration;
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Cut flower growing : a beginner's guide to planning, planting and styling cut flowers, whatever your space / by Slater, Marianne,author,photographer (expression);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Cut flower growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level. Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Cut flowers.; Flower arrangement.; Gardening.;
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