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Death of a knit wit / by Ehrhart, Peggy.;
Pamela has organized a weekend-long knitting bee as part of a conference on fiber arts and crafts at Wendelstaff College. But when pompous Professor Robert Greer-Gordon Critter, the keynote speaker at the conference, crashes the bee, he seems more interested in flirting than knitting. The man's reputation as a philanderer supersedes his academic reputation. After coffee and cookies are served, the professor suddenly collapses, seemingly poisoned--but how? Everyone had the coffee and cookies. Joined by her bestie Bettina and the Knit and Nibble ladies, Pamela sorts through everything from red socks to red herrings to unravel the means and motives of a killer dead set on teaching the professor a lesson...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Paterson, Pamela (Fictitious character); Murder; Knitting;
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My little polar bear / by Rueda, Claudia.;
A polar bear reassures a cub by describing what a polar bear is and does, and promising to lovingly teach such necessary skills as hunting and walking securely on ice.
Subjects: Bears; Parent and child; Polar bear;
© c2009., Scholastic Press,
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Birthing in good hands : holistic massage for pregnancy, labor, and babies / by Sutherland, Christine,1951-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Learn to alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy with the power of touch. Christine Sutherland, co-founder of the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, teaches the basics of maternity massage for healthier, happier pregnancies, for labor and delivery, and for babies. From conception through postpartum recovery, Christine's techniques will help pregnant women through every stage of pregnancy. Through stories, photographs, and illustrations, Christine shares her more than forty years of experience birthing babies in good hands. If you, your partner, daughter, sister, or friend is pregnant, or if you are a midwife, doula, nurse, doctor, or other health practitioner working with pregnant women, this book will guide you, step by step, into the world of holistic maternity massage."--
Subjects: Massage therapy.; Maternal health services.; Postnatal care.; Pregnant women; Prenatal care.;
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Goodbye to clocks ticking : how we live while dying : a memoir / by Monninger, Joseph,author.;
"After thirty-two years of teaching, Joe Monninger, an avid outdoorsman in robust health, was looking forward to a long retirement with the love of his life in a cabin beside a New England estuary. Three days after his last class, however, he's diagnosedwith terminal lung cancer, even though he has not smoked for more than 30 years. It was May, and he might be dead by early fall. Soon Joe learned, however, that he was a genetic match for treatment with a drug that could not cure his cancer, but could prolong his life. With this temporary reprieve, he sets out to live life to the fullest and to write about the year of grace that follows, from his cancer treatments to his innermost thoughts"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Monninger, Joseph; Authors, American; Authors, American; Cancer; Terminally ill;
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Nothing much happens : cozy and calming stories to soothe your mind and help you sleep / by Nicolai, Kathryn,author.; Le Pivert, Léa,illustrator.;
"Based on the popular podcast, soothing stories to carry you off to deep, restful sleep Busy minds need a place to rest. Already beloved by millions of podcast listeners, the stories in Nothing Much Happens explore and expose small sweet moments of joy and relaxation. You'll also find sixteen new stories never before featured on the podcast, along with whimsical illustrations that expose sweet little moments of peace and joy. Using her decades of experience as a meditation and yoga teacher, Kathryn Nicolai creates a world for you to slip into, one rich in sensory experience that quietly teaches mindfulness and self-compassion, soothes frayed nerves, and builds solid habits for nurturing sleep"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Recipes.; Relaxation.;
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Bark, George / by Feiffer, Jules.;
George's mother tries to teach him how to bark. However, every time he opens his mouth he makes the sound of another animal. What's going on with George?LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Dogs; Animal sounds;
© 1999., HarperCollins,
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Caramba! / by Gay, Marie-Louise.;
Caramba the cat is very worried because, unlike other cats, he can't fly. When his cousins teach him how to fly he discovers that he has a unique talent.LSC
Subjects: Cats; Flight; Ability; Individuality;
© c2005., House of Anansi Press,
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Good food, bad diet : the habits you need to ditch diet culture, lose weight, and fix your relationship with food forever / by Langer, Abby,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A book by one of Canada's leading nutritionists that will teach you how to ditch dieting, eat healthier, lose weight, and fix your relationship with food."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Food habits.; Nutrition.; Weight loss.;
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I am extraordinary / by Curry, Stephen,1988-; Bowers, Geneva.;
In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary! It's the first day of school for Mila, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Mila is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Mila, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different-and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.Ages 4-7.
Subjects: Picture books.; Disabilities; Sports; Deafness; Friendship;
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The hate next door : undercover within the new face of white supremacy / by Browning, Matson,author.; Browning, Tawni,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In The Hate Next Door, retired police officer and founder of the Skinhead Intelligence Network, Matson Browning, tells the incendiary story of his time undercover in hate groups across Arizona. He also traces the rise and fall of J.T. Ready, a white supremacist, militia member, and later, elected official and murderer. Through it all, Browning illuminates the sociopolitical factors shaping the modern white supremacy movement, and exposes the varied profiles of its members. Between the braided narratives of Ready's rise to power and Browning's own experiences deep undercover, The Hate Next Door, gives readers unparalleled insight into the dark and complicated workings of modern white supremacy, teaching readers to recognize the warning signs and empowering them to fight back"--
Subjects: Hate crimes; Undercover operations; White nationalism; White supremacy movements;
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