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Cece Rios and the desert of souls / by Rivera, Kaela.;
Privately questioning her remote community's superstitions about dangerous powerful spirits in their Devil's Alley home, Cecelia Rios experiments with the forbidden art of brujer©Ưa to rescue her kidnapped sister.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fiction.; Sisters; Magic; Spirits; Kidnapping;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performance / by Abdurraqib, Hanif,1983-author.(CARDINAL)628074;
"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of black performance, in this moment when black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"--
Subjects: African Americans in the performing arts.; American literature; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans;
Available copies: 30 / Total copies: 30
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Devil May Cry 3-1-4-2 : graphic arts / by Cook, Caleb,translator.(CARDINAL)467957; CAPCOM Co.,issuing body.(CARDINAL)482378;
It's the ultimate art tome for the iconic Devil May Cry franchise! Collected are materials from the first four classic Devil May Cry games and the Devil May Cry anime series. Inside you'll find character artwork, weapon designs, creatures, locations, and more. Also included are over 20-pages of exclusive interviews with the developers and artists behind the long-running series, as well as plenty of creator commentary!
Subjects: Devil may cry (Television program); Devil May Cry (Game);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In defense of troublemakers : the power of dissent in life and business / by Nemeth, Charlan,author.(CARDINAL)541795;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-241) and index.We have decided by consensus that consensus is good: in the boardroom and the halls of government, in the jury box and the corner bar, we value reaching agreement. Unfortunately, although the wisdom of crowds might be a good way to answer trivia questions, the truth is not as democratic as we might like to believe. Group decision-making often allows widely held assumptions to go unchallenged in favor of harmony and cohesiveness. Agreement can lead to disastrous consequences: flights crash because the crew is afraid to speak up, and surgical teams make lethal errors because they mistake acquiescence for accuracy. In the name of comity, we end up embracing stupidity. Even worse, we punish those who refuse to go along. In In Defense of Troublemakers, social psychologist Charlan Nemeth argues that we can make better decisions by encouraging dissent. Dissent forces us to question the status quo and rethink our preconceptions. When dissenters challenge majority opinion, they force the majority to seek information on all sides of the issue and consider new ideas. Indeed, dissent enables more creative, and better, decision-making. Perhaps most remarkably, dissent doesn't have to be correct in order to be effective. Objectors bring groups far closer to truth, regardless of whether they themselves are right or wrong. It is no easy task to be the lone voice calling in the wilderness, and it is difficult for many to accept criticism or tolerate disagreement. But when we encourage dissent, we're not just empowering others, we're empowering ourselves. In Defense of Troublemakers is essential reading for anyone who works in groups and wants them to work better. -- From dust jacket.
Subjects: Dissenters.; Social psychology.; Thought and thinking.; Creative thinking.; Social influence.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Christmas curiosities : odd, dark, and forgotten Christmas / by Grossman, John,author.(DLC)n 88298233 ;
Includes bibliographical references.Christmas as you've never known it -- The sainted giftbringer -- When the devil came to Christmas -- Santa, we hardly know ye -- A patheon of giftbringers -- Bringing switches -- Salesman Santa -- Getting around -- Other Santa doings -- Fantasy and fairy folklore -- Christmas characters -- A creature Christmas.
Subjects: Christmas; Santa Claus; Christmas in art.; Postcards.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of Black performances / by Abdurraqib, Hanif,1983-Author(DLC)no2016118263;
Includes bibliographical references.""I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too." Inspired by these few words, spoken by Josephine Baker at the 1963 March on Washington, MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellow and bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Each moment in every performance he examines--whether it's the twenty-seven seconds in "Gimme Shelter" in which Merry Clayton wails the words "rape, murder," a schoolyard fistfight, a dance marathon, or the instant in a game of spades right after the cards are dealt--has layers of resonance in Black and white cultures, the politics of American empire, and Abdurraqib's own personal history of love, grief, and performance. Touching on Michael Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Billy Dee Williams, the Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Chappelle, and more, Abdurraqib writes prose brimming with jubilation and pain. With care and generosity, he explains the poignancy of performances big and small, each one feeling intensely familiar and vital, both timeless and desperately urgent. Filled with sharp insight, humor, and heart, A Little Devil in America exalts the Black performance that unfolds in specific moments in time and space--from midcentury Paris to the moon, and back down again to a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio"--.
Subjects: African Americans in the performing arts.; American literature; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Large type books.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The Krampus and the old, dark Christmas : roots and rebirth of the folkloric devil / by Ridenour, Alan,1961-author.(CARDINAL)659237;
With the appearance of the demonic Christmas character Krampus in contemporary Hollywood movies, television shows, advertisements, and greeting cards, medieval folklore has now been revisited in American culture. Krampus-related events and parades occur both in North America and Europe, and they are an ever-growing phenomenon. Though the Krampus figure has once again become iconic, not much can be found about its history and meaning, thus calling for a book like Al Ridenour's The Krampus: Roots and Rebirth of the Folkloric Devil. With Krampus's wild, graphic history, Feral House has hired the awarded designer Sean Tejaratchi to take on Ridenour's book about this ever-so-curious figure.
Subjects: Christmas; Good and evil; Christmas in art.; Demonology in art.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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YuYu Hakusho. [manga] by Togashi, Yoshihiro.(CARDINAL)544720; Leach, Gary.(CARDINAL)433169;
Hiei and Kurama battle the vicious henchmen of Jolly Devil Six in the Dark Tournament.
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Dancing with the devil : the art of starting over / by Lovato, Demi; Saweetie,1993-composer,performer.; Cyrus, Noah,2000-performer.; Fischer, Sam,1991-composer,performer.; Grande, Ariana,composer,performer.(CARDINAL)340366; Lovato, Demi,1992-composer,performer.(CARDINAL)347191;
Prelude. Anyone ; Dancing with the devil ; ICU (Madison's lullabye) -- The art of starting over. Intro ; The art of starting over ; Lonely people ; The way you don't look at me ; Melon cake ; Met him last night (featuring Ariana Grande) ; What other people say (with Sam Fischer) ; Carefully ; The kind of lover I am ; Easy (with Noah Cyrus) ; 15 minutes ; My girlfriends are my boyfriends (featuring Saweetie) ; California sober ; Mad world ; Butterfly ; Good place.CDPADemi Lovato, vocals ; with featured guest performers and accompaniment.
Subjects: Popular music.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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I can draw-- creepy crawlies / by Longhurst, Terry.(CARDINAL)421564; O'Neill, Amanda.(CARDINAL)393007;
Dragonfly -- Bush cricket -- Centipede -- Stag beetle -- Pond skater -- Spider -- Devil's coach horse -- Wasp -- Longhorn beetle -- Scorpion -- Cockroach -- Ground beetle -- Assassin bug -- Earwig.Breaking down subjects into simple shapes, this book offers instructions for drawing dragonflies, crickets, centipedes, beetles, spiders, wasps, scorpions, cockroaches, and other creepy crawlies.
Subjects: Drawing; Insects in art;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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