Hubbard, Ben (Journalist)
Summary: "MBS is the untold story of how a mysterious young prince emerged from Saudi Arabia's sprawling royal family to overhaul the economy and society of the richest country in the Middle East--and gather as much power as possible into his own hands. Since his father, King Salman, ascended to the throne in 2015, Mohammed bin Salman has leveraged his influence to restructure the kingdom's economy,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tim Duggan Books, an imprint of Random House 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 953.8 HUBDesperate Journalist (Musical group)
Contents: Murmuration -- Cedars -- Jonatan -- International Waters -- Argonauts -- Black Net -- Ocean Wave -- Girl of the Houses -- Satellite -- To Be Forgotten.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK DESSummary: "Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of England, including London, Yorkshire, the Cotswolds, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Frontline investigates the accusations of criminality and corruption that have surrounded Vladimir Putin's reign in Russia. Tracing his career back over two decades, Putin's Way reveals how the accumulation of wealth and power has led to autocratic rule and the specter of a new Cold War.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PUTSummary: Georg, a German refugee, flees to Marseille assuming the identity of a recently deceased writer whose papers he is carrying. There he delves into the delicate and complex culture of the refugee community, becoming enmeshed in the lives of a young mother and son and falling for a mysterious woman named Marie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN TRAAttia, Peter
Summary: "Wouldn't you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony 2023
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Summary: "U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts--from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan--share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country. There has never been...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 355.0092 PATRobson, David
Summary: An eye-opening examination of the stupid things smart people do-and how to cultivate skills to protect ourselves from error. "As a rule, I have found that the greater brain a man has, and the better he is educated, the easier it has been to mystify him" (Harry Houdini to Arthur Conan Doyle). Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else- they may be even more...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Audiobook Display, Call number: CD 153.9 ROBSmith, Michael
Summary: "A harrowing narrative of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway-Covid-19-days before the world shut down in March, 2020. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading ondifferent continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hotspots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 614.5 SMIWeaver, Jay
Summary: "In March of 2017, a team of FBI agents arrested Juan Granda, Samer Barrage, and Renato Rodriguez, or as they called themselves, "the three amigos." The trio--first identified publicly by the authors of this book-- had built a $3.6 billion dollar businessin metals trading, mostly illegal Peruvian gold. Their arrests and subsequent prosecution laid bare more than a corrupt finance firm, though....
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Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.1 WEAWolman, David
Summary: Traces the role of three Hawaiian cowboys who became champions at the 1908 Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, detailing how their careers influenced post-annexation Hawaiian identity, island ranching, and the rodeo culture of Cheyenne.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 978.7 WOLCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Hist US WolmanSummary: Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort During the Time of COVID-19 is a collection of essays, poems, and interviews to serve as a lifeline for negotiating how to connect and thrive during this stressful time of isolation as well as a historical perspective that will remain relevant for years to come. All net profits will be donated to The Book Industry Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Central Avenue Publishing 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.2414 ALOSummary: Sy Montgomery, New York Times best-selling author and recipient of numerous awards, edits this year's volume of the finest science and nature writing. "Science is important because this is how we seek to discover the truth about the world. And this is what makes excellent science and nature writing essential," observes New York Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery. "Science and nature...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 810.8 BESSummary: "Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of Africa, including Kenya's Masai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti, Botswana's Kwando Reserve, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL AFRICABryson, Lucy
Summary: "Whether you want to explore Lisbon, go on a wine-tasting trip in the Douro Valley, or lounge on the beaches of the Algarve, the local Fodor's travel experts in Portugal are here to help! Fodor's Essential Portugal guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2023
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Summary: "Learn all there is to know about creating a glorious home. Veranda decorating takes you on an A-Z journey through the essentials of decorating, from 'Antiques' and 'Art' to Zoning. Dozens of spectacular photographs showcase sophisticated furnishings and design aesthetics, and this book--authored by Veranda Senior Editor Mario López-Cordero with a foreword by Clinton Smith, the magazine's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hearst Books 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 670 LOPRobicheaux, Coco.
Contents: Walking with the spirit -- Pit bull -- Spiritland -- Broken string -- We will fly away -- Working man -- I knew without asking -- Saturday night before Christmas -- Cryin' inside -- St. John's eve.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orleans Records 1994
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES ROBUrban, Andrew L.
Summary: "Ukraine's most popular comedic actor was an unlikely president of his country. And now, even more improbably, Volodymyr Zelensky has become the world's most celebrated statesman. Who is he? How did he become the international hero of our time? Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World is a compelling account of this fascinating, enigmatic leader. Covering...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Regnery Publishing 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Examines efforts by a group of citizens in West Virginia to hold the industrial giant Du Pont responsible for poisoning the drinking water supply as a result of dumping toxic chemicals.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC DEVChen, Julie
Summary: When a young boy imagines what he might be and do one day, his mother assures him that he can be anything, and she will always be there for him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CHECopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Chen 2018Conger, Kate
Summary: "The billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become inextricable from the social media platform that until 2023 was known as Twitter. Started in the mid-2000s as a playful microblogging platform, Twitter quickly became a vital nexus of global politics, culture, and media--where the retweet button could instantly catapult any idea to hundreds of millions of screens around the world,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press
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2 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 302.32 CONLove, Susan M.
Summary: "While the amount of information regarding a breast cancer diagnosis is vaster than ever, online and off, what continues to be missing is the explanation behind the options. Most of the data online on medical sites is generic and often comes from the same source. Then there are the patient sites as well as many social media outlets that provide peer to peer support and information. This is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books