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The public library : a photographic essay / by Dawson, Robert,1950-photographer.; Dawson, Robert,1950-Photographs.Selections.;: "Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libraries also function as de facto community centers, and offer free access to the Internet, job-hunting assistance, or a warm place to take shelter along with the endless possibilities that spark your imagination the moment you open the cover of a book. There are more than 17,000 public libraries in America. Over the last eighteen years, photographer Robert Dawson has traveled the nation, documenting hundreds of these institutions--from Alaska to Florida, New England to the West Coast. The Public Library presents a wide selection of Dawson's photographs, revealing a vibrant, essential, yet seriously threatened system. Essays, letters, and poetry by a collection of America's most celebrated writers--including E. B. White, Isaac Asimov, Anne Lamott, Amy Tan, Charles Simic, Dr. Seuss, and Philip Levine, as well as the voices of dedicated librarians working today--are woven with photographs of the majestic reading room at the New York Public Library; the one-room Tulare County Free Library built by former slaves, in Allensworth, California; the architectural wonder of Seattle's glass and steel Central Library; and the Berkeley, California tool lending library; among many others. A foreword by Bill Moyers and an afterword by Ann Patchett bookend this important survey of a treasured American institution"--; Subjects: Libraries and community; Libraries and society; Library users; Public libraries; Public libraries;
To Heist and to Hold [paperback]. by Britton, Christina.;: Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: Romance fiction.; FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency; FICTION / Romance / Royalty; FICTION / Sagas;
The Origin of Politics : Human Nature and the Shaping of Political Systems. by Wade, Nicholas.;: Combining the scope of Yuval Noah Harari with the political savvy of Francis Fukuyama, 'The Origin of Politics' draws from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and historical analysis to explore how human nature shapes the direction of society - and how policies which ignore human nature risk chaos and even extinction.Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution;
Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future. by Bergreen, Laurence.;: 'Jules Verne and the Invention of the Future' is a unique exploration of the life and influence of Jules Verne, the novelist whose mind spun the greatest adventures ever told and whose daring and prescient imagination sparked a lasting transformation of modern society and technology, inspiring everyone from J.R.R. Tolkien to Kurt Vonnegut to Jeff Bezos.Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Artists, Architects, Photographers; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology; HISTORY / Europe / France; HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century; HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General;
Her One Regret. by Freitas, Donna.;: 'Her One Regret' is at once a feminist thriller, a moving depiction of the realities of motherhood, and a rich exploration of a subject our culture and society have rendered nearly verboten - the possibility that for some women, motherhood is an unfixable mistake. From the author of 'The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano'. Book Club.Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Feminist; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths; FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense;
Metro Society: Mode of access: Internet.; Subjects: Business & Current Affairs; Fashion; Travel & Culture;; © , Creative Programs (Philippines)
Essential guide to organic vegetable gardening : techniques and know-how for planning, planting, and tending a home vegetable garden organically.: "The Essential guide to organic vegetable gardening is a comprehensive yet beginner-friendly handbook for growing edible gardens from the foremost authority in American gardening"--Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: GARDENING / Organic; GARDENING / Techniques; GARDENING / Vegetables;
The Star Society. by Saab, Gabriella.;: 'The Star Society' is a thrilling historical novel that transports readers from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn, this story follows sisters Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after WWII, embarking on a journey of justice, survival, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood.Library Bound Incorporated; Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Family Life / Siblings; FICTION / Historical / World War II; FICTION / Performing Arts / Film, Television & Radio;

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