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Battle for the elephants [videorecording] / by National Geographic Society (U.S.); National Geographic Television.; Vivendi Entertainment (Firm);
The elephant, perhaps Earth's most charismatic and majestic land animal, faces market forces driving the value of its tusks to levels once reserved for gold. As National Geographic goes undercover to expose the criminal networks behind ivory's supply and demand, scientists reveal how the elephant, with its highly evolved society, keen intelligence, ability to communicate across vast distances and to love, remember and even to mourn, is far more complex than ever imagined.E.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: African elephant.; Elephants; Wildlife conservation.;
© c2013., National Geographic Society ; Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Umbrella House / by Nelson, Colleen.;
Includes bibliographical references."Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village artist to paint the front of Umbrella House to make it too valuable to tear down."--
Subjects: Video journalism; Historic preservation; Middle school students; Community arts projects;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Blood diamond [videorecording] / by Coleman, Antony.; Connelly, Jennifer.; Connelly, Jennifer.; DiCaprio, Leonardo.; Gorfil, Gillian.; Harewood, David.; Herskovitz, Marshall.; Hounsou, Djimon,1964-; Howard, James Newton.; King, Graham.; Kuypers, Kagiso.; Leavitt, Charles.; Lukola, Anointing.; Mbhena, Benu.; Mistry, Jimi,1973-; Mitchell, C. Gaby.; Roodt, Darrell.; Vosloo, Arnold.; Wallace, Basil.; Weinstein, Paula.; Zwick, Edward.; Bedford Falls Productions (Firm); Initial Entertainment Group.; Spring Creek Productions.; Virtual Studios.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Director of photography, Eduardo Serra ; editor, Steven Rosenblum ; music, James Newton Howard ; costume designer, Ngila Dickson ; production designer, Dan Weil ; special effects supervisor, Neil Corbould ; visual effects supervisor, Jeffrey A. Okun.Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers, Arnold Vosloo, Antony Coleman, Benu Mabhena, Anoiting Lukola, David Harewood, Basil Wallace, Jimi Mistry.Danny Archer is an ex-mercenary turned smuggler. Solomon Vandy is a local Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join together for two dangerous missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son. The son was conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed across the alternately beautiful and ravaged countryside.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Diamonds; Draft; Feature films.; Fishers; Smugglers; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2007., Warner Home Video,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Christmas at Grand Valley [videorecording] / by Elliott, Brennan,actor.; McKellar, Danica,actor.; McCutcheon, Don,television director.; Cinedigm (Firm),distributor.; Hallmark Channel (Television network),production company.;
Danica Mckellar, Brennan Elliott.Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly returns home to the picturesque town just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town's shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo, the businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in the town for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Christmas television programs.; Romance television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Christmas; Man-woman relationships; Artists;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Drone warrior : an elite soldier's inside account of the hunt for America's most dangerous enemies / by Velicovich, Brett,author.; Stewart, Christopher S.,author.;
"For nearly a decade Brett Velicovich was at the center of America's new warfare: using unmanned aerial vehicles--drones--to take down the world's deadliest terrorists across the globe. One of an elite handful in the entire military with the authority to select targets and issue death orders, he worked in concert with the full human and technological network of American intelligence--assets, analysts, spies, informants--and the military's elite operatives, to stalk, capture, and eliminate high value targets in al-Qaeda and ISIS"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Velicovich, Brett.; Drone aircraft; Targeted killing; Uninhabited combat aerial vehicles; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Afghan War, 2001-; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Afghan War, 2001-; Terrorism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cricut Explore Air 2 [equipment] by Please return all components in the container.;
"Make DIY dreams come true with our classic cutting machine, designed with simplicity and value in mind for every crafter. Cricut Explore Air 2 cuts 100+ materials, including cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on to specialty materials like glitter paper, cork, and bonded fabric. Compatible with 6 tools to cut with precision, write with detail, score like a pro, and foil with ease. With Cricut Explore Air 2, custom cards, T-shirts, home decor, and so much more are just a few clicks away."--from Manufacturer.Adult use only.
Subjects: Equipment.; hackLAB kit.; Library of things.; Lendable tech.;
© , Cricut, Inc.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Vogue knitting lace : 40 delicate and bold knits /
"Collecting some of the most popular patterns from Vogue Knitting magazine, Vogue Knitting Lace offers 40 lace accessories and garments. Diverse in every possible way, this collection includes many different types of projects over a range of skill levels. Fingerless gloves, hats, shawls, pullovers, cardigans, and dresses are all included, varying in complexity from small lace inserts to easy repeats to overall complex patterning. A great collection for both those just starting to dabble with lace and those experienced in the technique, Vogue Knitting Lace packs beauty and value into a stunning hardcover edition"--
Subjects: Knitted lace;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Zoe and the fawn / by Jameson, Catherine.; Flett, Julie.;
An adventure begins when Zoe finds a lone fawn in the forest and helps search for its mother. But who could the mother be? A bunny? A fish? Join Zoe and her father as they encounter many woodland animals and learn their Native names along the way. The tale is simple yet charming. Zoe's inquisitive nature is endearing, as is her father's gentle patience. And as Zoe encounters various animals, their Okanagan (Syilx) names appear in the text. These Okanagan words add to the educational value of the story, but they do not interrupt the flow of the narrative for non-Okanagan readers.LSC
Subjects: Fathers and daughters; Forests and forestry; Fawns;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Beautiful girl : celebrating the wonders of your body / by Northrup, Christiane.; Tracy, Kristina.; Blanz, Aurélie.;
Presents this simple but important message: that to be born female is a very special thing and carries with it magical gifts and powers that must be recognized and nurtured. Dr. Northrup believes that helping girls learn at a young age to value the wonder and uniqueness of their bodies can have positive benefits that will last throughout their lives. By reading this lovely book, little girls will learn how their bodies are perfect just the way they are, the importance of treating themselves with gentle care, and how changes are just a part of growing up.LSC
Subjects: Body image in girls; Self-esteem in children; Self-perception in children; Body image in women; Self-esteem in women; Self-perception in women; Girls;
© 2013., Hay House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Me, Toma and the concrete garden / by Larsen, Andrew,1960-; Villeneuve, Anne.;
When Vincent is sent to his aunt Mimi's city apartment for the summer, he's surrounded by more concrete than nature. Things are looking gray. But before long, Vincent meets Toma, and the boys bond while throwing some strange dirt balls into an empty lot. All summer long, they toss and launch, throw and catch. Little do they know, though, just as their friendship is growing, something is also blooming in the empty lot ô A celebration of the joy of a budding friendship, The Concrete Garden shows us the value of community and reminds us that sometimes everything can come up roses.LSC
Subjects: Friendship; Community gardens; Summer;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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