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A beautiful truth / by McAdam, Colin.(CARDINAL)460261;
"A powerful and haunting meditation on human nature told from the dual perspectives of a Vermont family that has adopted a chimp as a surrogate son, and a group of chimpanzees in a Florida research institute. Looee, a chimp raised by a well-meaning and compassionate human couple who cannot conceive a baby of their own, is forever set apart. He's not human, but with his peculiar upbringing he is no longer like other chimps. One tragic night Looee's two natures collide and their unique family is forever changed. At the Girdish Institute in Florida, a group of chimpanzees has been studied for decades. The work at Girdish has proven that chimps have memories and solve problems, that they can learn language and need friends, and that they build complex cultures. They are political, altruistic, get angry, and forgive. When Looee is moved to the Institute, he is forced to try to find a place in their world. A Beautiful Truth is an epic and heartfelt story about parenthood, friendship, loneliness, fear and conflict, about the things we hold sacred as humans and how much we have in common with our animal relatives. A novel of great heart and wisdom from a literary master, it exposes the yearnings, cruelty, and resilience of all great apes"--"Told simultaneously from the perspective of humans and chimpanzees, set in a Vermont home and a Florida primate research facility, A Beautiful Truth--at times brutal, other times deeply moving--is about the simple truths that transcend species, the meaning of family, the lure of belonging, and the capacity for survival. A powerful and haunting meditation on human nature told from the dual perspectives of a Vermont family that has adopted a chimp as a surrogate son, and a group of chimpanzees in a Florida research institute. Looee, a chimp raised by a well-meaning and compassionate human couple who cannot conceive a baby of their own, is forever set apart. He's not human, but with his peculiar upbringing he is no longer like other chimps. One tragic night Looee's two natures collide and their unique family is forever changed. At the Girdish Institute in Florida, a group of chimpanzees has been studied for decades. The work at Girdish has proven that chimps have memories and solve problems, that they can learn language and need friends, and that they build complex cultures. They are political, altruistic, get angry, and forgive. When Looee is moved to the Institute, he is forced to try to find a place in their world. A Beautiful Truth is an epic and heartfelt story about parenthood, friendship, loneliness, fear and conflict, about the things we hold sacred as humans and how much we have in common with our animal relatives. A novel of great heart and wisdom from a literary master, it exposes the yearnings, cruelty, and resilience of all great apes"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Parenthood; Chimpanzees; Chimpanzees as pets; Chimpanzees; Human-animal relationships;
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Russia / by Rambaud, Alfred,1842-1905.(CARDINAL)202417; Lang,Mrs.(CARDINAL)226960; Saltus, Edgar,1855-1921.(CARDINAL)151458;
"Bibliographical notes": volume 2, pages 293-297.v. 1. The beginnings of Russia. Princely Russia. The invasions from the 12th to the 14th century. Muscovite Russia -- v. 2. Peter the Great. The Empresses of the 18th century. The four Emperors."Alfred Nicolas Rambaud (2 July 1842 ? 10 November 1905) was a French historian. Alfred Nicolas Rambaud was born in Besançon. After studying at the École Normale Supérieure, he completed his studies in Germany. He was one of that band of young scholars, among whom were also Ernest Lavisse, Gabriel Monod and Gaston Paris, whose enthusiasm was aroused by the principles and organization of scientific study as applied beyond the Rhine, and who were ready to devote themselves to their cherished plan of remodelling higher education in France...The Franco-Prussian War inspired him with the idea for some courses of lectures...He watched attentively the role played by Russia, and soon observed how much to the interest of France, a good entente with this power would be. He accordingly threw himself into the study of Russian history, staying in Russia in order to learn its language, institutions and customs. In 1874 he took part in the 3rd Archeological Congress that was held in Kiev, and wrote a report on it for the "Revue des Deux Mondes". On his return, he published La Russie épique, a study of the dumas, Ukrainian epic songs (1876), a short but excellent Histoire de la Russie depuis les origines jusqu'à l'année 1877 (1878; 5th ed., 1900)..."--Wikipedia.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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High calling : the journey of a mountain preacher / by Rouse, Michael,of North Carolina.;
A son of the Appalachians who heard Amazing Grace sung in the Cherokee language at the first baptism he witnessed at the age of 16, Ronald Holland accepted Jesus as his savior some time after he was married, gave up liquor, studied at Fruitland Bible Institute and "pastored several churches in the mountains and for twelve years was the pastor of a bigger church in Gastonia, N.C., Beech Avenue Baptist" (p. 21). At one point, he was pastor of Lone Oak Baptist Church and four other churches in his native Graham County at the same time (p. 29). The book follows the tragedies and triumphs of his family life, with many incidents revealing the cheerfulness and depth of conviction which were the twin pillars of his ministry.
Subjects: Biographies.; Holland, Ronald.; Appalachians (People); Baptists; Clergy;
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Babel [large print] : or the necessity of violence : an arcane history of the Oxford Translators' Revolution / by Kuang, R. F.(Rebecca F.),author.(CARDINAL)679014;
"From award-winning author R.F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he'll enroll in Oxford University's prestigious Royal Institute of Translation--also known as Babel. Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working--the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars--has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire's quest for colonization. For Robin, Oxford is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland. As his studies progress, Robin finds himself caught between Babel and the shadowy Hermes Society, an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion. When Britain pursues an unjust war with China over silver and opium, Robin must decide ... Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?"--
Subjects: Large print books.; Fantasy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Fiction.; Imperialism; Translating and interpreting; Anti-imperialist movements; Magic;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 9
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The EPP method: 3 Super simple steps to build and retain essential vocabulary for adults/ by Cavallaro, Michael, MA, AC.;
Build a solid English vocabulary and retain what you learn using this revolutionary 3-step method. Do you want to improve your English vocabulary? Is English not your first language? Are you tired of failing to remember new words despite repetitional learning? English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, finding its use within academic, legal, corporate, government, and a multitude of other institutions. The Oxford Dictionary lists 250,000 distinct words in the English language, and native speakers are typically known to have a vocabulary size of 25,000 to 30,000 words. However, if you are a non-native speaker, this number may be significantly low - about 2,000 to 3,000 words. This limitation can directly affect your academics and work and can even hold you back from expressing yourself clearly, especially when you plan to study or work in a predominantly English-speaking country. But learning new words and improving the command over this language is not as easy as it seems. Most resort to rote learning, which builds no foundations, and most of what is learned starts to fade away with time. So, what's the solution? An easy-to-follow process that breaks down language learning into a naturally efficient and thematic format. All you have to do is practice, and you'll start seeing the results fast! And the best part? Anyone can use this method to improve their vocabulary!
Subjects: Study guides.; Problems and exercises.; Vocabulary; Vocabulary; Vocabulary;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Peterson's guide to graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. by Peterson's Guides, Inc.(CARDINAL)138428;
Subjects: Directories.; Universities and colleges; Humanities; Humanities; Social sciences; Social sciences; Universities and colleges;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Lorenzo Lotto : portraits / by Lotto, Lorenzo,1480?-1556?.Paintings.Selections.; Dal Pozzolo, Enrico Maria,editor.(CARDINAL)334406; Falomir Faus, Miguel,editor.(CARDINAL)281620; Wivel, Matthias,1975-contributor.(CARDINAL)356688; Museo del Prado,host institution.(CARDINAL)142755; National Gallery (Great Britain),host institution.(CARDINAL)153835;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-360) and index."The catalogue of the exhibition, the first to be devoted to Lotto's portraits, follows this nomadic painter's footsteps from his native Venice to Treviso, Bergamo, Rome, and the Marches through portraits produced over the course of five decades. They reveal a variety of influences ranging from Antonello da Messina to Titian and including his master Alvise Vivarini, Giovanni Bellini, Albrecht Dürer, Giorgione, Raphael, and Leonardo. Lotto re-elaborated these references to formulate his own language, in which looks, gestures, and objects combine to transcend the sitters' physical description and social status and reveal their innermost emotions. With their powerful narrative potential, Lotto's portraits encourage the viewer to speculate on the subjects' lives while testifying to the period of profound transformation experienced in Italy at that time. The catalogue is edited by Miguel Falomir and Enrico Maria Dal Pozzolo, with the collaboration of Matthias Wivel. It includes texts by leading experts which focus on technical, material, social, and iconological issues relating to Lotto's portraits and also incorporates a revision of the documentary sources for their study" --
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Lotto, Lorenzo, 1480?-1556?; Portrait painting, Italian;
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American Indians : stereotypes & realities / by Mihesuah, Devon A.,1957-(CARDINAL)369569;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Indians of North America; Indians of North America.; Stereotypes (Social psychology); Public opinion;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The practice of book selection : papers presented before the Library Institute at the University of Chicago, July 31 to August 13, 1939 / by Wilson, Louis Round,1876-1979.(CARDINAL)124376; Library Institute(1939 :Chicago);
Bibliography: pages 344-356.Theories of book selection for public libraries, by C.B. Roden. -- Community analysis and the practice of book selection, by Leon Carnovsky. -- Important books of the last one hundred years -- political science, economics, and sociology, by MaxLerner. -- Evaluation of contemporary fiction and nonfiction, by George Stevens. -- Literature as propaganda, by Henry Hazlitt. -- The evaluation of historical writings, by Louis Gottschalk. -- Popularizing science, by Waldemar Kaempffert. -- Selecting books for a technical department, by E.H. McClelland. -- Book selection and self-therapy, by Mandel Sherman. -- In the language of the people, by James Clarke. -- Organization of internal processes in book selection for public libraries, by LetaE. Adams. -- Publishing children's books, by Bertha L. Gunterman. -- Book selection in a modern high school, by Frieda M. Heller. -- Book selection in a liberal arts college, by Carter Davidson. -- Aesthetic aspects of book production, by H.L. Gage. -- The publisher as a factor in popular reading, by F.G. Melcher. -- A great bookstore in action, by Adolph Kroch. -- The teaching of book selection in the one-year library school, by Agnes C. Hansen. -- Selected reading list (p. 344-356).
Subjects: Book selection.; Old State Library Collection.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Fugitive pedagogy : Carter G. Woodson and the art of Black teaching / by Givens, Jarvis R.,author.(CARDINAL)866831;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-293) and index."The story of Black education is about more than desegregation and inclusion in mainstream schooling. Jarvis Givens returns to the classrooms of Jim Crow to highlight the forgotten work of Carter G. Woodson and his followers, who undertook the radical act of educating Black children. Their subversive methods continue to provide a model today"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Woodson, Carter Godwin, 1875-1950.; African American teachers; African Americans; Critical pedagogy;
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