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Zero is the leaves on the tree / by Franco, Betsy.; Arihara, Shino,1973-;
Provides a clear definition of zero, and helps children understand the number that is best defined by what it is not. LSC
Subjects: Zero (The number); Counting books.;
© c2009., Ten Speed Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Don't think, dear : on loving & leaving ballet / by Robb, Alice,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An incisive exploration of ballet's role in the modern world, told through the experience of the author and her classmates at the most elite ballet school in the country: the School of American Ballet. Ballet is an art full of hyper-feminine trappings, but beneath the ornate costumes and exaggerated stage makeup, traits like thinness, stoicism, and submission are valued above all else. Journalist Alice Robb spent years immersed in that universe as a child, but as an adult, she couldn't shake the feeling that the same laws that governed the dance world still applied in the regular one. Certain bodies hold more value than others, and men oftentimes hold the most power of all. Pain is best left concealed, along with sexuality, in all of its messiness. Obedience and conformity are rewarded, while standing out comes at a cost. Profound, nuanced, and obsessively researched, Don't Think, Dear, is Robb's excavation of her adolescent years as a dancer, and an exploration of how those days informed her life for years to come. As she grapples with the pressure she faced as a student at the storied School of American Ballet, she explores the fates of her former classmates as well. From sweet and shy Emily--whose body was deemed "thin enough" only when she was too ill to eat--to the precocious and talented Meiying--who despite her success, had to contend with the fact that she was the only Vietnamese-American in the school. Altogether, their stories are ones of heartbreak and resilience, of reinvention and regret. Along the way, Robb weaves in the myths of famous ballerinas past and present, from the groundbreaking Misty Copeland, to the controversial George Balanchine. Ballet does not exist in a vacuum, it is a laboratory of womanhood, a test-tube world in which traditional femininity is exaggerated. By exploring the psyche of a dancer, Don't Think, Dear grapples with the contradictions and challenges of being a woman today. It's also a story about chasing your dreams, however complicated, and learning when to let them go"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Robb, Alice.; School of American Ballet; Ballerinas; Ballerinas; Ballet;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Inheritance : how to receive one, how to leave one / by Andreana, Lise.; Al-Samadi, Victoria.;
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Subjects: Wills; Inheritance and succession;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mark Z. Danielewski's house of leaves / by Danielewski, Mark Z.,author.; Zampanò,author.; Truant, Johnny,writer of introduction.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Experimental fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Perception; Manuscripts; Documentary films;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Drunk-ish : a memoir of loving and leaving alcohol / by Wilder-Taylor, Stefanie,author.;
"From the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay, a hilariously candid and refreshingly honest account of Stefanie Wilder-Taylor's journey to breaking up with alcohol for good. When Stefanie Wilder-Taylor became a mother, being able to connect with other moms over drinks or enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day felt life-affirming. From liquor cabinet concoctions in high school to tequila shots in her early stand-up comedy days to grocery store wine in young motherhood, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any activity more flavor. A drink instantly took the edge off and made even the most difficult adversary (be it a tough crowd in a comedy club or a judgmental PTA mom) not just bearable but fun. As the years go by, Stefanie wonders if her relationship with alcohol is different from other people's. Is everyone else struggling this hard to moderate? Is it even legal to watch The Bachelor without a glass of white wine? Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a "real" alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesn't need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, that's a good enough reason to quit. Stefanie's memoir is a tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Wilder-Taylor, Stefanie.; Alcoholism; Dependency (Psychology); Substance abuse;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Space mania : discovering distant worlds without leaving your own / by DiSpezio, Michael A.;
Provides a history of the Universe, a look at galaxies, constellations, stars, and space-related activities.
Subjects: Astronomy.;
© c2003., Sterling Publishing,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Screaming on the inside : the unsustainability of American motherhood / by Grose, Jessica,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In this timely and necessary book, New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose dismantles two hundred years of unrealistic parenting expectations and empowers today's mothers to make choices that actually serve themselves, their children, and their communities"--
Subjects: Motherhood; Mothers; Parental leave;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Investigating why leaves change their color / by Rene, Ellen.;
An introduction to how trees grow and what happens to make their leaves change color.
Subjects: Leaves; Fall foliage;
© 2009., PowerKids,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The exvangelicals : loving, living, and leaving the white evangelical church / by McCammon, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-302) and index.A work of memoir and investigative journalism on the exvangelical movement: its origins; stories of its members; and massive social, cultural and political impact.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; McCammon, Sarah.; Christianity and culture; Christianity and politics; Christians, White; Evangelicalism.; Evangelicalism; Ex-church members;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Yellow time / by Stringer, Lauren.;
"A lyrical ode to that magical time in autumn when the leaves turn yellow"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Autumn; Leaves;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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