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Carnie king : the story of Patty Conklin and Conklin Shows / by Thurston, John Harry,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The story of the audacious carnie who built the greatest carnival dynasty in North America. Enter the realm of the Carnie King, Patty Conklin, the flamboyant founder of the world's largest carnival company. Starting as a small-time operator who was willing to try anything to promote his show, Conklin transformed himself into a carnie celebrity -- and he was the main attraction. Winning the midway contract for the Canadian National Exhibition in 1937, he made it his personal world's fair and laid the foundation for his son and grandson to expand Conklin Shows, playing the biggest fairs and exhibitions in North America. Not only a history of Conklin Shows, Carnie King explores the inner working of midways, providing a fascinating story based off scores of interviews with carnies and access to the Conklin archives. The resulting history is at once a startling, nostalgic look at a unique part of twentieth-century North American culture and a vivid account of three generations of showmen and their dominance of midways across the continent."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Conklin, Patty.; Conklin Shows; Carnivals;

Blaze and the monster machines. [videorecording] / by Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Hi-Ya! Blaze and AJ discover the Ninja Training Grounds, where Ninja Master Blackbelt practices his moves with his ninja pals! Then power up with Pickle on a mission to save Crusher, and gear up with Blaze at the big Team Truck Challenge where he shows Crusher how to race fair and square. And it's all in a Blaze work when Blaze takes on new jobs and transforms into awesome vehicles!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Monster trucks; Ninja; Truck racing; Monster trucks; Ninja; Truck racing;
For private home use only.

The booksellers [videorecording] / by Bergman, David,on-screen participant.; Cummins, James,1981-on-screen participant.; Lebowitz, Fran,1963-on-screen participant.; Posey, Parker,1968-on-screen participant.; Talese, Gay,on-screen participant.; Young, D. W.,film director.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,film distributor.;
Parker Posey, Fran Lebowitz, Gay Talese, David Bergman, James Cummins.D.W. Young's elegant and absorbing documentary is a lively tour of New York's book world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers, past and present: from the Park Avenue Armory's annual Antiquarian Book Fair, where original editions can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars; to the Strand and Argosy bookstores, still standing against all odds; to the beautifully crammed apartments of collectors and buyers.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Book collecting; Antiquarian booksellers; Rare books; Book collectors;
For private home use only.

Modern family. [videorecording] / by Bagdonas, James,television director.; Lloyd, Christopher,1938-creator.; Levitan, Steven,creator.; O'Neill, Ed,1946-actor.; Vergara, Sofi̓a,1972-actor.; Bowen, Julie,actor.; Burrell, Ty,1967-actor.; Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Inc.,production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
Ed O'Neill, Sofi̓a Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson.Wedding bells are ringing in Season Five of Modern Family, the hilariously heartfelt winner of four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. As Cam and Mitch bicker over plans for their big day, the rest of the family has its hands full adapting to new jobs, new schools, and a new male nanny. There are babysitting disasters, an anniversary to celebrate, misguided male bonding, and everything from high-stakes poker to high-maintenance in-laws. Join the Pritchett-Dunphy clan for the wedding of the year, and share the honesty, love and laughter with Americas favorite family.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Stepfamilies; Adopted children; Gay parents; Families;
For private home use only.

Super why! [videorecording] / by Out Of The Blue Entertainment (Firm); PBS for Kids.; PBS Home Video.;
There's a dog adoption fair in Storybrook Village and Whyatt has made a new friend named Woofster! When Whyatt discovers that Woofster needs a new home, the Super Readers make it their mission to help out. Before they know it, Woofster has become part of the team! This fun-filled collection of four puppy-packed stories features tons of new furry friends and will have kids begging for more reading adventures!G.DVD; widescreen presentation, NTSC, region 1, stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Superhero television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Dogs; Puppies;
For private home use only.

Knitting stitches : step by step / by Shaw, Jo,author.; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
A modern, photographed directory of over 150 knitting stitches, covering techniques including cables, fair isle, lace, and intarsia. More than 150 eye-catching, stash-busting stitches to take your knitting to the next level. Take your knitting to the next level with Knitting Stitches Step-by-Step. Whatever your knitting ability, this essential guide will help you master a huge range of techniques and patterns, including colorwork, fair isle and intarsia, cables and textural patterns, lace knitting, and methods for casting on and off. Find inspiration for your next knitting project or adapt a design you know and love with tips on incorporating different stitches into your work. Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease, while the Tools chapter will help you prepare with the right needles, yarn, and other tools you'll need to recreate each technique. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for knitters of all ages and abilities.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Knitting.; Knitting; Knitting;

Cage kings : how an unlikely group of moguls, champions & hustlers transformed the UFC into a $10 billion industry / by Thomsen, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the '90s as "human cockfighting"--more violence than sport--to a global pop culture phenomenon"--
Subjects: Ultimate Fighting Championship (Organization); UFC (Mixed martial arts event); Mixed martial arts;

Noro Kureyon : the 30th anniversary collection. by Sixth & Spring Books.;
There are few yarns that compare to Noro's Kureyon (Japanese for "crayon"). Its ultra-soft, roving-like wool makes it a joy to knit with, and its luscious colorways make every project a work of art. There is no better way to celebrate Kureyon's 30 colorful years than with 30 vibrant, new knits. Whether searching for something quick, like a hat or cowl, or a larger project, such as a multidirectional cardigan or a star-motif shawl, this latest volume in the Knit Noro collection has something for everyone to kick off the next 30 years in style.
Subjects: Eisaku Noro, Ltd.; Knitting; Yarn.;

Secrets of the sprakkar : Iceland's extraordinary women and how they are changing the world / by Reid, Eliza,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Iceland is the best place on earth to be a woman--but why? For the past twelve years, the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report has ranked Iceland number one on its list of countries closing the gap in equality between men and women. What is it about Iceland that makes many women's experience there so positive? Why has their society made such meaningful progress in this ongoing battle, from electing the world's first female president to passing legislation specifically designed to help even the playing field at work and at home? And how can we learn from what Icelanders have already discovered about women's powerful place in society and how increased fairness benefits everyone? Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland, examines her adopted homeland's attitude toward women--the deep-seated cultural sense of fairness, the influence of current and historical role models, and, crucially, the areas where Iceland still has room for improvement. Reid's own experience as an immigrant from small-town Canada who never expected to become a first lady is expertly interwoven with interviews with dozens of sprakkar ("extraordinary women") to form the backbone of an illuminating discussion of what it means to move through the world as a woman, and how the rules of society play more of a role in who we view as "equal" than we may understand. Secrets of the Sprakkar is a powerful and atmospheric portrait of a tiny country that could lead the way forward for us all"--
Subjects: Women; Women; Women;

Geo knits : 10 lessons and projects for knitting stripes, chevrons, triangles, polka dots, and more / by Mucklestone, Mary Jane,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 141) and index.Incorporate diagonals, triangles, squares, circles, and other stylish geometric patterns in your knitwear! Through ten easy lessons and ten projects for color-work knitting, designer Mary Jane Mucklestone teaches intermediate knitters a variety of techniques, including striping and the Fair Isle color work for which she's renowned. From a garter stick cowl and stockinette hat to a stranded shrug and chevron leg warmers, the fashion-forward garments and accessories in this collection will expand knitters' skills.
Subjects: Generation of geometric forms.; Knitting;

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