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The story of Hanukkah / by Linde, Barbara M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Long, long ago -- The people fight back -- The miracle of the oil -- Special days -- Lighting the menorah -- Traditional foods -- The dreidel game -- Giving and getting gifts -- Happy Hanukkah!"Even the smallest Jewish children know the amazing story of the oil that didn't run out for 8 days and nights! This is the story of Hanukkah, a beautiful tale of rededicating a temple and the unity of a people against adversity. This text inspires readers as well as explains the history of a holiday important to as many as 15 million people on Earth who identify as part of the Jewish faith. Encouraging cultural understanding and exploration, the main content is written with beginning readers in mind"--Provided by publisher.Levels: GR: J; DRA: 18.LSC
Subjects: Hanukkah; Hanukah; Channukah; Fasts and feasts—Judaism;
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Roadcraft [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.You run a disaster recovery company, specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters. Many tasks await you to restart the local industry: clearing debris, replacing faulty equipment, rebuilding roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more! With your vehicles, choose carefully your itinerary through abandoned factories, submerged dams, or out-of-service solar fields. As the operations manager, guide your transport trucks by plotting their routes on the map and ensure no obstacles block their way! Experience a new generation of advanced simulation developed by Saber Interactive, the creators of MudRunner and SnowRunner.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild language).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 1-4 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 22 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Vibration function & trigger effect supported.
Subjects: Arcade-style video games.; Video games.; Construction and management simulation video games.; Life simulation video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Playstation 5 (Video game console); Video games.; Roadcraft (Game); Construction equipment; Scrapers (Earthmoving machinery); Earthmoving machinery; Road machinery;
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The mistletoe mystery / by Prose, Nita,author.;
Molly Gray has always loved the holidays. When Molly was a child, her gran went to great lengths to make the season merry and bright, full of cherished traditions. The first few Christmases without Gran were hard on Molly, but this year, her beloved boyfriend and fellow festive spirit, Juan Manuel, is intent on making the season Molly's most joyful yet. But when a Secret Santa gift exchange at the Regency Grand Hotel raises questions about who Molly can and cannot trust, she dives headfirst into solving her most consequential--and personal--mystery yet. Molly has a bad feeling about things, and she starts to wonder: has she yet again mistaken a frog for a prince?
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Novellas.; Christmas stories; Ceremonial exchange; Hotel cleaning personnel; Hotels; Man-woman relationships; Trust;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The Oxford companion to fairy tales / by Zipes, Jack David.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [563]-601)
Subjects: Fairy tales;
© 2000., Oxford University Press,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The ice-cream makers : a novel / by Kwast, Ernest van der,1981-author.; Vroomen, Laura,translator.; translation of:Kwast, Ernest van der,1981-Ijsmakers.English.;
Includes bibliographical references.In the far north of Italy lies the valley of the ice-cream makers: about a dozen villages where, for generations, people have specialised in making ice cream. Giuseppe Talamini claims it was actually invented here. Every spring his family sets off for the ice-cream parlour in Rotterdam, returning to the mountains only in winter.Eldest son Giovanni Talamini decides to break with this tradition by pursuing a literary career. But then one day his younger brother Luca approaches him with a highly unusual request. Now Giovanni faces a dilemma: serve the family's interests one last time or choose his own path in life, once and for all.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Ice cream industry; Poets;
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Killing Them Softly. by Dominik, Andrew,film director.; Mendelsohn, Ben,actor.; Pitt, Brad,actor.; Gandolfini, James,actor.; Liotta, Ray,actor.; Jenkins, Richard,actor.; Shepard, Sam,actor.; McNairy, Scoot,actor.; Entertainment One Films Canada Inc (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ben Mendelsohn, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Sam Shepard, Scoot McNairyOriginally produced by Entertainment One Films Canada Inc in 2012.Brad Pitt delivers an explosive performance as Jackie Cogan, an enforcer for the Mob in Andrew Dominik's gritty yet stylish crime thriller KILLING THEM SOFTLY. Cogan must restore order in the criminal economy after a Mob protected card game is heisted by a group of inexperienced crooks. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the **Cannes Film Festival**. "*Jolting, suspenseful, full of twisted sympathy for its goons' row of characters, and wickedly amusing to boot, Killing Them Softly summons up the ghosts of Goodfellas and a whole nasty tradition of crime pics.*" - Steven Rea, ***The Philadelphia Inquirer***Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Crime.; Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).; War films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.;
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Madden NFL 26 [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system trained on thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data to deliver more explosive gameplay -- with new player-specific traits, authentic playstyles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches. From the Skol chant in Minnesota to the light show in Baltimore, immerse yourself in new presentation across the NFL including game-impacting weather, team traditions, and dynamic halftime shows with Scott Hanson. Built from Sundays. Real NFL data powers the realest Madden to date.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild lyrics).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 2-6 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 60 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS5 Pro enhanced ; Vibration function & trigger effect supported.
Subjects: Sports video games.; Video games.; National Football League; Video games.; Computer games.; Football teams; Madden NFL 26 (Game); Football; Football players;
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Sisters in Law. by Ayisi, Florence,film director.; Longinotto, Kim,film director.; Royal Anthropological Institute (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Royal Anthropological Institute in 2005.Six year old Manka has run away from home, fleeing her abusive aunt. Sonita has daringly accused her neighbor of rape. Amina has decided to end her brutal marriage by taking her husband to court. Set in Kumba, a small town in Southwest Cameroon, SISTERS IN LAW follows the work of the female State Counsel and Court President as they try to help women to change their lives. Incredibly moving and at times disturbing, Kim Longinotto’s latest film spectacularly encompasses courage, hope, and the possibility of change. Longinotto is known for her insightful, compassionate studies of women’s lives, and the pull between tradition and change.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; African studies.; Foreign study.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Women--Africa.; Africa.; Abuse.; Rape.; Lawyers.;
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There was an old astronaut who swallowed the moon! / by Colandro, Lucille.; Lee, Jared D.;
In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, an astronaut swallows the Moon and other celestial objects, while two children ask questions about the Solar System and outer space.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Humorous fiction.; Astronauts; Older women; Appetite;
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It's Chinese New Year, Curious George! / by Adcock, Maria Wen.; Rey, H. A.(Hans Augusto),1898-1977.; Zhai, Rea.;
Everyone's favorite curious little monkey celebrates Chinese New Year with his friend Mei in this playful rhyming tabbed board book. Curious George joins his friend Mei and her family as they prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year! From cleaning house and finding red clothes to wear, to hanging decorations and enjoying a family feast, to fireworks and a dragon dance, George and readers will enjoy learning about many Chinese New Year traditions. With a rhyming text, colorful illustrations, and sturdy tabbed pages for the littlest hands, this playful board book makes a great read for all fans of Curious George--those who celebrate Chinese New Year, and those who are learning about it for the first time!Ages 0-4.
Subjects: Board books.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Chinese New Year;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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