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Hunger : the oldest problem / by Caparrós, Martín,1957-author.; translation of:Caparrós, Martín,1957-Fame.English.; Silver, Katherine,translator.;
Includes bibliographical references."An up-to-the-minute global investigation of famine and the persistent issues the keep most of the world hungry. By one of Latin America's most famous and formidable journalists comes a book for the ages. In HUNGER, award-winning author Martin Caparros goes in search of why, in the 21st century, most of the world's inhabitants still go hungry daily and to do this he travels to places where food is scarce -- Niger and Northern India, as well as to the cattle grounds of Argentina, the world's biggest beef exporter, and on to the Chicago Food Bank to learn more about the power of food distributors"--
Subjects: Food supply.; Hunger.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Simple organizing wisdom : 500+ quick & easy clutter cures / by Jennings, Laurie,editor.; Good Housekeeping Institute (New York, N.Y.);
"Let the experts at Good Housekeeping help you get organized with this inspirational room-by-room guide to tidying up! Hundreds of tips and tricks include how to keep a well-ordered fridge, gain extra counter space, conquer cookware clutter, choose the best shelving, clear up your desk and digital spaces, and streamline your closet and garage. You'll find pro organizer ideas for every area in your home, must-have Good Housekeeping Institute-approved products, and advice on finding a place for everything and putting everything in its place. Keep this book handy, refer to it often, and say goodbye to the mess!"--
Subjects: Orderliness.; Storage in the home.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Walt Disney Animation Studios short films collection [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Walt Disney Animation Studios,publisher.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Frozen fever -- Feast -- Get a horse! -- Paperman -- Tangled ever after -- The ballad of Nessie -- Prep and landing - Operation: Secret Santa -- Tick tock tale -- How to hook up your home theater -- The little matchgirl -- Lorenzo -- John Henry.From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes an extraordinary new collection of award-winning and beloved short films featuring Disney's "Frozen Fever," starring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff, and the Oscar-nominated "Lorenzo" (Best Animated Short, 2004). The short films collection includes contemporary shorts starring classic cartoon characters, such as the groundbreaking 2013 Mickey Mouse Cartoon "Get A Horse!" as well as celebrated Oscar winners "Paperman" (2012) and "Feast" (2014). Enjoy them together for the first time in this must-own collection, with all-new extras, including introductions and interviews with the Disney Animation filmmakers themselves.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Disney characters; Feature films.; Princesses; Short films.; Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The quest of danger / by Gibbs, Stuart,1969-; Curtis, Stacy.;
Tim and his ragtag crew have been rescued from certain doom by a mermaid princess--but now, she wants something in return for saving their lives: her father King Neptuna's stolen trident. To pay their debt, Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, Rover, and Princess Grace once again brave the Sea of Terror to track down the trident in the glorious city of Atlantis, which hasn't sunk into the sea yet. (In fact, it is famed as the safest city on earth.) But there is plenty of danger en route--and the notorious Prince Ruprecht is lurking about as well. Can the junior knights evade the scheming royal and complete their quest?Ages 7-10.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Sea fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Knights and knighthood; Adventure and adventurers; Voyages and travels;
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Everything in its place : first loves and last tales / by Sacks, Oliver,1933-2015,author.;
"From the best-selling author of Gratitude and On the Move, a final volume of essays that showcases Sacks's broad range of interests--from his passions for ferns, swimming, and horsetails, to his final case histories exploring schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's. Oliver Sacks, scientist and storyteller, is beloved by readers for his neurological case histories, his fascination and familiarity with human behavior at its most unexpected and unfamiliar. Everything In Its Place is a celebration of Sacks's myriad interests, all told with his characteristic compassion, erudition, and luminous prose"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Sacks, Oliver, 1933-2015.; Neurologists;
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Payback in death / by Robb, J. D.,1950-author.;
"Lt. Eve Dallas is just home from a long overdue vacation when she responds to a call of an unattended death. The victim is Martin Greenleaf, retired Internal Affairs Captain. At first glance, the scene appears to be suicide, but the closer Eve examines the body, the more suspicious she becomes. An unlocked open window, a loving wife and family, a too-perfect suicide note--Eve's gut says it's a homicide. After all, Greenleaf put a lot of dirty cops away during his forty-seven years in Internal Affairs. It could very well be payback--and she will not rest until the case is closed"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Dallas, Eve (Fictitious character); Murder; Policewomen; Women detectives;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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A nearly normal family / by Edvardsson, M. T.,author.; Willson-Broyles, Rachel,translator.; translation of:Edvardsson, M. T.Helt vanlig familj.English.;
Eighteen-year-old Stella Sandell stands accused of the brutal murder of a man almost fifteen years her senior. She is an ordinary teenager from an upstanding local family. What reason could she have to know a shady businessman, let alone to kill him? Stella's father, a pastor, and mother, a criminal defense attorney, find their moral compasses tested as they defend their daughter while struggling to understand why she is a suspect. Told in an unusual three-part structure, A Nearly Normal Family asks the questions: How well do you know your own children? And how far would you go to protect them?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Psychological fiction.; Clergy; Lawyers; Families; Trials (Murder);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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1911 [videorecording] : revolution / by Chao, Winston.; Chen, Baoguang,1952-; Chen, Joan,1961-; Cheng, Long,1954-; Du, Yuhang.; Fang, Zuming,1982-; Hu, Ge.; Huang, Zhizhong,1969-; Jiang, Wu,1967-; Li, Bingbing,1976-; Mei, Ting,1975-; Ning, Jing,1972-; Ren, Zhonglun,1955-; Sun, Chun,1956-; Wang, Xingdong.; Yu, Shaoqun,1983-; Zhang, Li,1957 Apr.-; Well Go USA, Inc.;
Cinematography, Wai Huang.Jackie Chan, Zhao Wenxuan, Li Bingbing, Sun Chun, Chen Chong, Jiang Wu, Fang Zuming, Hu Ge, Ning Jing, Yu Shaoqun, Du Yuhang, Huang Zhizhong, Mei Ting.A historical action war drama based on the founding of the Republic of China, when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the last ruling Qing Dynasty, which held unquestioned power and rule for 250 years. From the walls of the Forbidden City to the battlefields of China, no expense was spared in the production and no detail ignored in its quest for historical accuracy. 1911 is a true epic to be enjoyed for generations.MPAA Rating: R.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Huang, Xing, 1874-1916; Sun, Yat-sen, 1866-1925; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Foreign films; Historical films.; Motion pictures, Chinese.;
© c2012., Well Go USA,
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Drawing nature : the quick and easy way to draw animals, plants, and more / by Holmes, Catherine V.,author.;
"Best-selling author and artist Catherine Holmes goes beyond the backyard with Drawing Nature, a quick and easy guide to drawing animals, plants, and landscapes from across the globe. Step-by-step tutorials break down how to illustrate perennial favorites like eagles and elephants, as well as more exotic subjects like capybaras and baobab trees, in just fifteen minutes per project. Readers will work in pencil, oil pastel, and other media as they learn about techniques like shading, scumbling, and hatching. From cuddly koalas to hairy tarantulas, Drawing Nature lets nature lovers of all ages draw fascinating flora and fauna from every continent"--
Subjects: Nature in art.; Drawing;
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Sister friends forever : a novel / by Roby, Kimberla Lawson,author.;
"Diane, Michelle, Kenya, and Lynette have known each other since they were small children. They grew up in different neighborhoods, but they also grew up in the same church (which is how they first met), and while they each attended different colleges, they never lost touch with each other. So much so, they regularly planned trips to come home on the same weekends, and outside of time spent with their family and dating, they enjoyed all their summers together as well. Now many years later, at age forty, they are still best friends forever and they meet for lunch on the first Saturday of every month, but their lives couldn't be more different"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Christian women; Female friendship; Interpersonal relations; Women;
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