Author: Burrows, James, 1940- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B BURROWS
Format: Books
Summary: "From the director of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, and Will & Grace comes an insightful and nostalgic memoir that offers a bounty of behind-the-scenes moments from our favorite shows, peeling away the layers behind how a successful sitcom comes together--and stays that way. In Directed by James Burrows, the legendary talent not only provides backstories into the genesis and casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed, Burrows also offers insight into how these memorable shows are created, how they get on the air, and how the cast and crew continue to develop and grow each season, all coupled with tales of his challenges, career victories, and defeats, as well as advice for those who aspire to direct. All this from the man who helped launch the careers of Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, and Melissa McCarthy. Readers will discover the childhood and young adult influences and experiences that inspired Burrows, including, first and foremost, his father, legendary playwright and Broadway director Abe Burrows. Directed by James Burrows explores Burrows's journey in theater and television, including his first gigs in "the family business" in the late 1960s, his start working on Broadway and regional theater, directing, stage managing, and building sets. Hoping that his theatrical experience could be transferable to TV directing, he applied for a job with The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From there, he became a sought-after television director. His major break came with Taxi, for which he directed more than half of the series. Forming a partnership with writers/producers Glen and Les Charles, he then co-created the mega-hit Cheers, directing most of its episodes. Burrows went on to direct the pilots and multiple episodes of Frasier, Friends, Mike & Molly, The Big Bang Theory, and Two and a Half Men, plus all 246 episodes of Will & Grace and episodes of more than a hundred other shows. A heart-and-soul master class in sitcom, Directed by James Burrows reveals what it truly takes to get a laugh"--
Author: Patterson, James, 1947- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B PATTERSO
Format: Books
Summary: A #1 best-selling author shows how a boy from small-town New York made it to literary stardom. "James Patterson's best stories are the stories of his own life. On the morning he was born, he nearly died. His dad grew up in the Pogey--the Newburgh, New York, poorhouse. He worked at a mental hospital in Massachusetts, where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell. While he toiled in advertising hell, James wrote the ad jingle line 'I'm a Toys 'R' Us Kid.' He once watched James Baldwin and Norman Mailer square off to trade punches at a party. He's been in love only twice--both times amazing. Dolly Parton once sang 'Happy Birthday' to James over the phone. She calls him J.J., for Jimmy James." --Front jacket flap
Author: Patterson, James, 1947- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B PATTERSO
Format: Books
Summary: A #1 best-selling author shows how a boy from small-town New York made it to literary stardom. "James Patterson's best stories are the stories of his own life. On the morning he was born, he nearly died. His dad grew up in the Pogey--the Newburgh, New York, poorhouse. He worked at a mental hospital in Massachusetts, where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell. While he toiled in advertising hell, James wrote the ad jingle line 'I'm a Toys 'R' Us Kid.' He once watched James Baldwin and Norman Mailer square off to trade punches at a party. He's been in love only twice--both times amazing. Dolly Parton once sang 'Happy Birthday' to James over the phone. She calls him J.J., for Jimmy James." --Front jacket flap
Author: Patrick, Phaedra, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F PATRICK
Format: Books
Summary: Landing her personal hero and mega-best-selling author Essie Starling as a client, house-cleaner Liv Green forms an unlikely friendship with this infamous recluse, but when Essie suddenly dies, leaving her an astonishing last wish, Liv discovers a connection between them that changes Liv's own life story forever. Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, mega-best-selling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever...
Author: Randall, David K., author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 560.92
Format: Books
Summary: From prehistory to present day, from remote Patagonia to the unforgiving badlands of the American West to the penthouses of Manhattan, this riveting narrative follows a fearless paleontologist who, after unearthing the first T-Rex fossils, saved NY's struggling American Museum of Natural History.
Author: Randall, David K., author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 560.92
Format: Books
Summary: From prehistory to present day, from remote Patagonia to the unforgiving badlands of the American West to the penthouses of Manhattan, this riveting narrative follows a fearless paleontologist who, after unearthing the first T-Rex fossils, saved NY's struggling American Museum of Natural History.
Author: McCarthy, Cory, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y MCCARTHY
Format: Books
Summary: On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love. River McIntyre has grown up down the street from Sea Planet, an infamous marine life theme park slowly going out of business in small-town Ohio. When a chance encounter with a happy, healthy queer person on the annual field trip lands River literally in the shark tank, they must admit the truth: they don't know who they are--only what they've been told to be. This sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true freakin' love.
Author: Keene, Adrienne, 1985- author. Sana, Ciara, illustrator.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y 920.0092 KEENE
Format: Books
Summary: An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages. -- Provided by Publisher.
Author: Keene, Adrienne, 1985- author. Sana, Ciara, illustrator.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y 920.0092 KEENE
Format: Books
Summary: An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages. -- Provided by Publisher.
Author: Hendley, Nate, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 364.15 HENDLEY
Format: Regular print
Summary: "The sensational true story of how a bank robber killed a man in a wild shootout, sparking a national debate around gun control and the death penalty. On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution. Outside the bank, Smith was confronted by Jack Blanc, a former member of the Canadian and Israeli armies, who brandished a revolver. During a wild shootout, Blanc was killed, and Smith escaped -- only to become the object of the largest manhunt in the history of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Dubbed "The Beatle Bandit," Smith was eventually captured, tried, and sentenced to hang. His murderous rampage had tragic consequences for multiple families and fuelled a national debate about the death penalty, gun control, and the insanity defence."--
Author: Mometrix Media LLC.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 373.1262
Format: Books
Summary: Presents two TABE practice tests and includes an answer key with in-depth explanations. TABE Practice Questions are the simplest way to prepare for the TABE test. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of TABE practice questions. If someone has never taken a TABE practice test, then they are unprepared for the types of questions and answer choices that they will encounter on the official test. There is a tremendous advantage to someone taking the test who is already familiar with the questions and answer choices. Another advantage of taking TABE practice tests is that you can assess your performance and decide whether you need to study and practice more or if you're already prepared enough to achieve success on your test day. If you do well on TABE practice tests, then you know you're prepared. If you struggle on the practice test, then you know you still have more work to do. Our TABE Practice Questions give you the opportunity to test your knowledge on a set of questions. You could know everything that is going to be covered on the test but still perform poorly if you have not had a chance to practice. Repetition is a key to success and using TABE practice test questions allows you to reinforce your strengths and improve your weaknesses. Detailed answer explanations are also included for each question. It may sound obvious, but you have to know which questions you missed (and more importantly why you missed them) to be able to avoid making the same mistakes again when you take the real test. That's why our TABE Practice Questions include answer keys with detailed answer explanations. These in-depth answer explanations will allow you to better understand any TABE questions that were difficult for you or that you needed more help to understand.
Author: Mometrix Media LLC.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 373.1262
Format: Books
Summary: Presents two TABE practice tests and includes an answer key with in-depth explanations. TABE Practice Questions are the simplest way to prepare for the TABE test. Practice is an essential part of preparing for a test and improving a test taker's chance of success. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of TABE practice questions. If someone has never taken a TABE practice test, then they are unprepared for the types of questions and answer choices that they will encounter on the official test. There is a tremendous advantage to someone taking the test who is already familiar with the questions and answer choices. Another advantage of taking TABE practice tests is that you can assess your performance and decide whether you need to study and practice more or if you're already prepared enough to achieve success on your test day. If you do well on TABE practice tests, then you know you're prepared. If you struggle on the practice test, then you know you still have more work to do. Our TABE Practice Questions give you the opportunity to test your knowledge on a set of questions. You could know everything that is going to be covered on the test but still perform poorly if you have not had a chance to practice. Repetition is a key to success and using TABE practice test questions allows you to reinforce your strengths and improve your weaknesses. Detailed answer explanations are also included for each question. It may sound obvious, but you have to know which questions you missed (and more importantly why you missed them) to be able to avoid making the same mistakes again when you take the real test. That's why our TABE Practice Questions include answer keys with detailed answer explanations. These in-depth answer explanations will allow you to better understand any TABE questions that were difficult for you or that you needed more help to understand.
Author: Oseman, Alice, author. Oseman, Alice. Hands against our hearts.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y OSEMAN
Format: Books
Summary: Georgia has parents who are still in love, two sets of grandparents that are still together, and a brother who married his girlfriend, but at eighteen she has never even kissed someone (not even her lesbian best friend, Felipa) or particularly even wanted to; at the prom after-party she is surrounded by couples making out, and she really does not know what is wrong-- but in college she comes to understand herself as asexual/aromantic, and to capture the part of her identity that has always eluded her.
Author: Lee Molinaro, Joanne, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 641.595
Format: Books
Summary: "Korean dishes, some traditional and some reimagined, from the home cook and storyteller behind @thekoreanvegan on TikTok"-- Korean cooking is synonymous with fish sauce and barbecue, and veganism remains extremely rare in Korean culture. Many of the ingredients are fully plant-based and unbelievably flavorable, and Korean plant-based eating is not a new idea: vegan cuisine prepared by Korean Buddhist monks has been around for more than a thousand years. Lee Molinaro shares recipes (and narrative snapshots) of the food that shaped her family history-- only with a plant-based take. -- adapted from inside front cover and the chapter, The Korean vegan.
Author: Quinn, Julia, 1970- author.
Published: 2021 2006
Call Number: F QUINN
Format: Books
Summary: Gregory Bridgerton has fallen for Hermione Watson, who is in love with another, and joins forces with Hermione's friend, Lady Lucinda Abernathy, to stop the disastrous alliance, only to find love turning everything upside down. Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ... She wasn't the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ... Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar.
Author: Quinn, Julia, 1970- author.
Published: 2021 2004
Call Number: F QUINN
Format: Books
Summary: "In every life there is a turning point...For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women...he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing...Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant"--
Author: Trump, Donald, 1946- editor, writer of added text.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 973.933
Format: Books
Summary: Photobook covering President Donald J. Trump's time in the White House. Photographs and captions handpicked by the President.
Author: Trump, Donald, 1946- editor, writer of added text.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 973.933
Format: Books
Summary: Photobook covering President Donald J. Trump's time in the White House. Photographs and captions handpicked by the President.
Author: Dawson, Juno, author. Gerrell, Spike, illustrator. Levithan, David, writer of introduction.
Published: 2021 2015
Call Number: 306.76
Format: Books
Summary: "There's a long-running joke that, after coming out as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex person, you should receive a membership card and instruction manual. This is that instruction manual. You're welcome. Inside this revised and updated edition, you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out, and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBTQIA+ also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations"--Back cover.
Author: Maas, Sarah J., author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F MAAS
Format: Books
Summary: Bound by blood. Tempted by desire. Unleashed by destiny. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life -- working hard all day and partying all night -- until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths. Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose -- to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irrestible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion -- one that could set them both free, if they'd only get it. With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom -- and the power of love. --Book jacket.
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