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The American Libraries collection includes material contributed from across the United States. Institutions range from the Library of Congress to many local public libraries. As a whole, this collection of material brings holdings that cover many facets of American life and scholarship into the public domain. Significant portions of this collection have been generously sponsored by Microsoft, Yahoo!, The Sloan Foundation, and others.
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Growing up in a wealthy Nigerian home under the domain of a harsh, demanding, and tyrannical father, Kambili and her brother, Jaja, find new happiness during a visit to their Aunty Ifeoma outside the city, but as Kambili enjoys her newfound freedom and falls in love for the first time, the country begins to fall apart under a military coup
Topics: Teenage girls, Children of the rich, Brothers and sisters, Fathers and daughters, Religious...
Topics: Teenage girls, Children of the rich, Brothers and sisters, Fathers and daughters, Religious...
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Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Richard Papen had never been to New England before his nineteenth year. Then he arrived at Hampeden College and quickly became seduced by the sweet, dark rhythms of campus life -- in particular by an elite group of five students, Greek scholars, worldly, self-assured, and at first glance, highly unapproachable
Topics: Teacher-student relationships, College students, Classicists, Murder, College stories, Papen,...
Topics: Teacher-student relationships, College students, Classicists, Murder, College stories, Papen,...
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Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
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Huether, Sue E; McCance, Kathryn L; Barnette, Philip
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"[CD companion includes]: key terms matching exercices, interactive algorithm exercices, answers to the Quick Check questions in the text, chapter summaries, critical thinking questions and answers, glossary of terms related to pathophysiology" --p. [iv]
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Topics: Physiology, Pathological, Nurses, Pathology, Disease, Physiology, Pathophysiologie Pathologie...
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Topics: Physiology, Pathological, Nurses, Pathology, Disease, Physiology, Pathophysiologie Pathologie...
Includes bibliographical references (p. 805-904)
Topics: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, Statesmen, Scientists, Inventors, Printers, Large type books
Topics: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, Statesmen, Scientists, Inventors, Printers, Large type books
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Smith, Jeff, 1960 Feb. 27-
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Includes collections from Out of Boneville, The Great Cow Race, Eyes of the Storm, The Dragonslayer, Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border, Old Man's Cave, Ghost Circles, Treasure Hunters, Crown of Horns
Topic: Comic books, strips, etc
Topic: Comic books, strips, etc
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10, Reading Level-Grade 11, Reading Level-Grade 12
Using high-speed photography, Dr. Masaru Emoto demonstrates that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. Water that flows from clear springs or has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns, while polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical, dull-colored patterns. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, these findings have...
Topics: Water, Water quality, Anthroposophy
Topics: Water, Water quality, Anthroposophy
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Mahan, L. Kathleen; Escott-Stump, Sylvia
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Topics: Diet Therapy, Food, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Diétothérapie, Nutrition, Aliments,...
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Topics: Diet Therapy, Food, Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Diétothérapie, Nutrition, Aliments,...
Includes bibliographical references (pages 737-749) and index
Topics: Philanthropists, Historical - U.S., Biography/Autobiography, Biography & Autobiography,...
Topics: Philanthropists, Historical - U.S., Biography/Autobiography, Biography & Autobiography,...
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-293)
Topics: Hoffa, James R. (James Riddle), 1913-, Sheeran, Frank, Gangsters, Mafia, Teamsters
Topics: Hoffa, James R. (James Riddle), 1913-, Sheeran, Frank, Gangsters, Mafia, Teamsters
An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also...
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Topics: Male friendship, Social classes, Betrayal, Boys
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Topics: Male friendship, Social classes, Betrayal, Boys
Includes index
Topics: Human smuggling, Illegal aliens
Topics: Human smuggling, Illegal aliens
Returning home to live with his mother, who is still grieving over the death of her younger son, Ronnie, Philip Chase learns that Ronnie's former girlfriend is pregnant with Ronnie's child--despite the fact that Ronnie died five years earlier
Topics: Popular American Fiction, Fiction - General, Fiction, General, Fiction / General, Psychological,...
Topics: Popular American Fiction, Fiction - General, Fiction, General, Fiction / General, Psychological,...
v. 1-3, 5, 7. The frontier stories -- v. 4. The adventure stories -- v. 6. The crime stories
Topic: Western stories
Topic: Western stories
"The international edition is not available in North America"--T.p. verso
Topic: Motion pictures
Topic: Motion pictures
Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter, gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina. Through a boy, Bree meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul - her life
Topics: Cocaine abuse, Drug abuse, High schools, Schools, Family problems, Pregnancy, Drug abuse,...
Topics: Cocaine abuse, Drug abuse, High schools, Schools, Family problems, Pregnancy, Drug abuse,...
Title from cover
Topic: Bible
Topic: Bible
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Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Wealthy Massie is determined to exclude middle class Claire, the daughter of her father's old friend, from her seventh-grade clique at a very exclusive private school in Westchester, New York, but after Massie steals her only friend, Claire strikes back
Topics: Cliques (Sociology), Social classes, Middle schools, Schools, Cliques (Sociology), Social classes,...
Topics: Cliques (Sociology), Social classes, Middle schools, Schools, Cliques (Sociology), Social classes,...
v. 1-3, 5, 7. The frontier stories -- v. 4. The adventure stories -- v. 6. The crime stories
Topic: Western stories
Topic: Western stories
Topics: Self-actualization (Psychology), Success, Satisfaction, Vocation
Previous edition: Little, Brown, 2004
Topics: Modern fiction, Fiction, Fugitives from justice, Organized crime
Topics: Modern fiction, Fiction, Fugitives from justice, Organized crime
The final argument -- Prologue. Roont -- Part I. Todash. The face on the water -- New York groove -- Mia -- Palaver -- Overholser -- The way of the eld -- Todash -- Part II. Telling tales -- The pavilion -- Dry twist -- The priest's tale (New York) -- The priest's tale continued (highways in hiding) -- The tale of gray dick -- Gran-pere's tale -- Nocturne, hunger -- Took's store: the unfound door -- The priest's tale concluded (unfound) -- Part III. The wolves -- Secrets -- The dogan, part 1 --...
Topics: King, Stephen - Prose & Criticism, Fiction, Fiction - Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy - Dark/Horror,...
Topics: King, Stephen - Prose & Criticism, Fiction, Fiction - Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy - Dark/Horror,...
Includes index
Topics: Adobe Audition, Music, Sound
Topics: Adobe Audition, Music, Sound
Topic: Christian men -- Religious life
Jay Gatsby had once loved beautiful, spoiled Daisy Buchanan, then lost her to a rich boy. Now, mysteriously wealthy, he is ready to risk everything to woo her back. This is the definitive, textually accurate edition of a classic of twentieth-century literature, The Great Gatsby. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan has been acclaimed by generations of readers. But the first edition contained a number of errors resulting from Fitzgerald's...
Topics: Traffic accidents, First loves, Rich people, Mistresses, Revenge
Topics: Traffic accidents, First loves, Rich people, Mistresses, Revenge
Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Mudgett, Herman W., 1861-1896, Burnham, Daniel Hudson, 1846-1912, World's Columbian Exposition...
Topics: Mudgett, Herman W., 1861-1896, Burnham, Daniel Hudson, 1846-1912, World's Columbian Exposition...
Pages [299]-319 contain a special preview of White man's justice, black man's grief by the author
Topics: Prostitution, African American criminals
Topics: Prostitution, African American criminals
Topics: Mail order brides, Large type books
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Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Topic: San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors
Romance enters the life of Wulfric Bedwyn, Duke of Bewcastle, the eldest brother and head of the Bedwyn family. By the author of Slightly Scandalous and Slightly Sinful
Topic: Manners and customs
Topic: Manners and customs
Books to Borrow
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Tortora, Gerard J; Funke, Berdell R; Case, Christine L., 1948-
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Includes index
Topics: Microbiology, Microbiology
Topics: Microbiology, Microbiology
Includes a discussion guide (p. [283-298])
Topics: Women, Multiple personality, Man-woman relationships
Topics: Women, Multiple personality, Man-woman relationships
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Abraham (Spirit); Hicks, Esther, 1948-; Hicks, Jerry
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This book, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you're living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. You'll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time-space-reality and you'll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life.--From publisher description
Topic: Spirit writings
Topic: Spirit writings
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Another tale about a selfish and egotistical tycoon, who thinks they can bed any woman he wants and there will be no consequences. Ah! The stupidity of mankind!
Topics: Romance - Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction, Fiction - Romance, Romance: Modern,...
Topics: Romance - Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / General, Fiction, Fiction - Romance, Romance: Modern,...
Topic: Man-woman relationships
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King, Larry, 1933-; Gilbert, Bill, 1931-
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Originally published: New York : Crown Publishers, c1994
Topic: Conversation
Source: inlibrary
Topic: Conversation
Source: inlibrary
Topics: Dating (Social customs), Wagers
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Jameson, Jenna; Strauss, Neil
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eye 541
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Topics: Jameson, Jenna, Motion picture actors and actresses, Pornographic films
"The original version, restored and revised."
Topics: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Success in business
Topics: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Success in business
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Quinn, Julia; Ryan, Mia; Enoch, Suzanne; Hawkins, Karen; Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress) DLC
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Originally published: New York : William Morrow, c2003
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Topics: Cynster family (Fictitious characters), Murder
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Topics: Cynster family (Fictitious characters), Murder
Topic: Sex in the workplace
Topics: Adult child abuse victims, Poor families, Young men, Adoptees
Originally published: Richmond, Surrey : Mills & Boon, 2003
Topics: Arranged marriage, Billionaires, Young women, English, Illegitimate children
Topics: Arranged marriage, Billionaires, Young women, English, Illegitimate children
A Dell book
Topic: Nobility
Topic: Nobility
Topic: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Topics: Millionaires, Birthfathers, Guardian and ward, Pregnancy
Vote for Lindbergh or vote for war -- Loudmouth Jew -- Following Christians -- The stump -- Never before -- Their country -- The Winchell riots -- Bad days -- Perpetual fear
Topics: Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974, Presidents, Presidents, Jews, Jewish families,...
Topics: Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974, Presidents, Presidents, Jews, Jewish families,...
Topics: Nobility, Stablehands
Topics: Women archaeologists, Divorced women, Birthparents
The summer following her father's death, Macy plans to work at the library and wait for her brainy boyfriend to return from camp, but instead she goes to work at a catering business where she makes new friends and finally faces her grief
Topics: Grief, Death, Caterers and catering, Interpersonal relations, Grief, Teenagers and death, Caterers...
Topics: Grief, Death, Caterers and catering, Interpersonal relations, Grief, Teenagers and death, Caterers...
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-268)
Topics: Women, Achievement motivation in women, Self-actualization (Psychology), Success, Attitude...
Topics: Women, Achievement motivation in women, Self-actualization (Psychology), Success, Attitude...
Topics: Jurors, Ex-convicts, Revenge, Trials (Murder), Legal stories
Includes bibliographical references and index
Topics: Multidiscipline sports, Reference works, Athletic Training And Conditioning, Sports &...
Topics: Multidiscipline sports, Reference works, Athletic Training And Conditioning, Sports &...
Originally published: New York: Dodd, Mead, 1975
Topics: Pitt, Dirk (Fictitious character), Shipwrecks, International intrigue, Suspense fiction, American,...
Topics: Pitt, Dirk (Fictitious character), Shipwrecks, International intrigue, Suspense fiction, American,...
"A Dirk Pitt novel"--Cover
Topics: Pitt, Dirk (Fictitious character), Parent and adult child, Marine biologists, Marine engineers,...
Topics: Pitt, Dirk (Fictitious character), Parent and adult child, Marine biologists, Marine engineers,...
Topics: Mate selection, Religion - Marriage & Family, Love / Sex / Marriage, Christian Life, Religion,...
Topics: Billionaires, Mistresses, Brazilians
Originally published: Richmond, Surrey : Mills & Boon, 2003
Topics: Millionaires, Italians, Arranged marriage, Caterers and catering
Topics: Millionaires, Italians, Arranged marriage, Caterers and catering
Topics: Women archaeologists -- Fiction, Museums -- Employees -- Fiction
Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-317)
Topics: Missionaries, Medical, Medical - Physicians, Biography/Autobiography, Biography &...
Topics: Missionaries, Medical, Medical - Physicians, Biography/Autobiography, Biography &...
Clive Cussler debuted his new series, The Oregon Files, with the incredible adventure of Golden Buddha. Now he follows that triumph with Sacred Stone, a rollicking new tale featuring the enigmatic captain of The Oregon, Juan Cabrillo. In the remote wastes of Greenland, an ancient artifact possessing catastrophic radioactive power is unearthed. But the astounding find puts the world at risk. Caught between two militant factions bent on wholesale slaughter, Juan Cabrillo and his network of spies...
Topics: Terrorism, Mercenary troops, Ship captains, Meteorites
Topics: Terrorism, Mercenary troops, Ship captains, Meteorites
In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline
Topics: Humorous stories, Middle schools, Diaries
Topics: Humorous stories, Middle schools, Diaries
Originally published: New York : Times Books, c1995. With new introd. and text from keynote address to the Democratic Convention, 2004
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 7, Reading Level-Grade 8, Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10,...
Topics: Reading Level-Grade 7, Reading Level-Grade 8, Reading Level-Grade 9, Reading Level-Grade 10,...
Topics: Homeless persons -- Fiction., London (England) -- Fiction.
"The Italian brothers."
Topics: Young women, Nobility, Americans, Arranged marriage
Includes bibliographical references (p. [551]-560) and indexes
Topics: English language, English language, English language, English language, English language, English...
Topics: English language, English language, English language, English language, English language, English...
Called "unconventional and intriguing" ("Publishers Weekly"), Feehan's bestselling Dark series introduces its first female Carpathian in this riveting installment
Topic: Vampires
Topic: Vampires
A bet about wardrobes between the wealthy Massie and middle-class Claire results in a testing of old friendships, a forging of new ones, and a change for the student body at Octavian Country Day School
Topics: Friendship, Cliques (Sociology), Clothing and dress, Middle schools, Schools, Friendship, Cliques...
Topics: Friendship, Cliques (Sociology), Clothing and dress, Middle schools, Schools, Friendship, Cliques...
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Abraham (Spirit); Hicks, Esther, 1948-; Hicks, Jerry
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This book, which presents the teachings of the nonphysical entity Abraham, will help you learn how to manifest your desires so that you're living the joyous and fulfilling life you deserve. You'll come to understand how your relationships, health issues, finances, career concerns, and more are influenced by the Universal laws that govern your time-space-reality and you'll discover powerful processes that will help you go with the positive flow of life.--From publisher description
Topic: Spirit writings
Topic: Spirit writings
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The American Libraries collection includes material contributed from across the United States. Institutions range from the Library of Congress to many local public libraries. As a whole, this collection of material brings holdings that cover many facets of American life and scholarship into the public domain. Significant portions of this collection have been generously sponsored by Microsoft, Yahoo!, The Sloan Foundation, and others.
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