Spilling, Michael
Summary: Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Estonia.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.98 SPISummary: Hijacking broadcasts from Finland with makeshift yet powerful TV antennas, the people of Estonia, while still under the rule of the Soviet Union and its propaganda, found new heroes in JR Ewing and David Hasselhoff, and quickly became obsessed with the forbidden fruit that was western pop culture.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC DISSummary: Built on the whim of a czar to rival the great capitals of Europe, St. Petersburg is unlike any other city in Russia. Bring the champagne and caviar as you explore this city of canals aboard a private water taxi. Marvel at the opulence of the Winter Palace and the treasures of the Hermitage and Russian Museums.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.7 RUDSummary: Women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences inside an Estonian smoke sauna. Cleansing their bodies and baring their souls, they embrace the healing power of sisterhood. Anna Hints' Sundance-winning documentary celebrates the centuries-old smoke sauna tradition, recognized on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SMOSummary: Documents the Estonians between 1986 and 1991, as they took to the streets to sing forbidden songs in an effort to free themselves of the Soviet occupation.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Docurama Films 2008
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC SINMcNab, Andy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pocket Books 2001
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MCNNuut, Maarja
Contents: Haned kadunud -- Käed-mäed -- Muutuja --Mahe -- Takisan -- Kuud kuulama -- Kurb laulik -- Miniature C -- Une meeles.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher not identified] 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK NUUSummary: "Paul Hegeman highlights the music of renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt while attempting to unveil the mystery around the purportedly reclusive writer of such famed works as "Tabula Rasa," "Fratres," "Trivium" and "Für Alina," all stirringly performed here. But Hegeman, who also shot the film (with Auke Dijkstra), eschews a typical biographical recounting of the 83-year-old maestro's...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC THAPetterson, Per
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC PETHam, Anthony
Summary: Lonely Planet's Scandinavia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Be awed by the aurora borealis, explore waterfalls in Iceland and be inspired by innovative Scandinavian design; all with your trusted travel companion.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.8 SCAKross, Jaan.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: New Press 1993
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC KROSpanier, Kristine
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Estonia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All EstoSildre, Joonas
Summary: "A graphic novel follows the celebrated Estonian composer through the upheavals that led to the distinctive style"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Plough Publishing House
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Summary: "Make the most of every day and every dollar. Time-lost villages and bustling cities. Ancient Viking ships and strikingly modern architecture. Breathtaking fjords, verdant forests, and over 30,000 islands... Scandinavia has all that and more. In this book, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all"--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel/Hachette Book Group
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.804 STEFatland, Erika
Summary: "The acclaimed author of Sovietistan travels along the seemingly endless Russian border and reveals the deep and pervasive influence it has had across half the globe."--Book jacket.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books, Ltd. 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.7 FATRobinson, Peter
Summary: When Detective Inspector Bill Reid is found murdered, Chief Inspector Alan Banks, suspecting police corruption, handles the investigation with the utmost discretion until he discovers that Reid's murder is linked to the disappearance of a young English girl six years earlier.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2013
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC ROBRobinson, Peter
Summary: "When Detective Inspector Bill Reid is found murdered in the tranquil grounds of the St Peter's Police Treatment Centre, and compromising photographs are discovered in his room, DCI Banks is called in to investigate. Because of the possibility of police corruption, he is assigned an officer from Professional Standards, Inspector Joanna Passero, to work closely with him, and he soon finds...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hodder & Stoughton 2013
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC ROBBajada, Simon
Summary: Baltic showcases the unique culinary landscape of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Bringing the Baltics & rsquo; answer to New Nordic to your kitchen, nearly seventy recipes celebrate this wholesome, creative and intensely seasonal cuisine. As well, stunning photography captures the colour and vibrancy of the produce, culture and landscapes as these unique countries reconnect with the past and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hardie Grant Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59479 BAJZak, Zuza
Summary: "A culinary journey through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania In the Baltics, two worlds meet: the Baltic Sea connects Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, bringing with it cultural exchange and culinary influences. All three Baltic capitals, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, steeped in history and culture. Amber & Rye explores this exciting part of Eastern Europe, guiding...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59479 ZAKManzano, Sonia
Summary: A coming-of-age memoir by the actress and writer offers a look into the daily lives of a loving, but troubled, Latino family and a girl kept afloat amid the turbulence of her life and times by the dream of becoming an actress.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 MANZANO, SONIA MANMurphy, Antonia
Summary: "Antonia Murphy, you might say, is an unlikely farmer. Born and bred in San Francisco, she spent much of her life as a liberal urban cliche, and her interactions with the animal kingdom rarely extended past dinner. But then she became a mother. And when her eldest son was born with a rare, mysterious genetic condition, she and her husband, Peter, decided it was time to slow down and find a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2015
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 MURPHY, ANTONIA MURContents: Disc 1: Algeria -- Emirates of Arabia -- Argentina -- Armenia -- Australia -- Egypt -- Barbados -- Belgium -- Bolivia -- Grazil -- Germany -- Bulgaria -- Denmark -- Ecuador -- England -- Estonia -- Europe -- Finland -- France -- Georgia -- Greece -- Iraq -- Iran -- Eire -- Iceland -- Israel -- Italy -- Japan -- Cameroon -- Canada -- Colombia -- Cuba -- Latvia -- Luxembourg.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Koch International 1996
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD CLASSICAL NATAmson-Bradshaw, Georgia
Summary: Presents the lives and accomplishments of eight women artists from around the world. Every story comes with an engaging activity that will nurture a child's own varied skills and inspire them to pursue a treasured goal or aspiration.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 709.2 AMSAvi
Summary: In 1893 New York, thirteen-year-old Maks, a newsboy, teams up with Willa, a homeless girl, to clear his older sister, Emma, from charges that she stole from the brand new Waldorf Hotel, where she works. Includes historical notes.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2011