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The joyful vegan : how to stay vegan in a world that wants you to eat meat, dairy, and eggs / by Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen.(CARDINAL)691538;
Includes bibliographical references.Many people choose veganism as a logical and sensible response to their concerns about animals, the environment, and/or their health. But despite their positive intentions and the personal benefits they experience, they're often met with resistance from friends, family members, and society at large. These external factors can make veganism socially difficult—and emotionally exhausting—to sustain.--Amazon
Subjects: Veganism; Veganism; Vegan cooking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The case of the snack snatcher / by O'Donnell, Liam,1970-author.(CARDINAL)465485; Grand, Aurélie,1983-illustrator.(CARDINAL)355857;
Meet Myron: a third-grade detective who loves logic, facts, and solving mysteries. He does not love new things. Unfortunately, everything is new this year: Myron has a new baby sister, his family has moved across town, and now he's starting his first day at a new school. But when the school kitchen is burgled, leaving the morning snacks nowhere to be found, Myron gets his chance to crack the case with help from his classmates from Resource Room 15. Myron's unique perspective from the autism spectrum makes him a top-notch sleuth. Similarly, the other kids in his resource room demonstrate creative problem-solving and unique talents that come in handy for the case. Together with his detective partner, the hyper-energetic Hajrah, and tech-savvy Danielle, known as "Glitch," Myron gets to the bottom of the mystery-- all while trying to avoid the school bully, Sarah "Smasher" McGuintley, who's intent on sabotaging their efforts.490LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; School children; Child detectives; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Theft; Problem solving; Individuality;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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A slice of courage quiche : a novel / by Moorman, Jennifer,1978-(CARDINAL)867652;
Real estate agent Tessa Andrews believes she has her life all figured out, organized in meticulously numbered lists to ensure she doesn't make bad decisions. But after eating a breakfast quiche and receiving a skeleton key to a dilapidated mansion, a reckless impulse overtakes her. When torrential rains flood Mystic Water, Tessa's condo drowns in floodwater. In need of a temporary residence, Tessa moves into an empty apartment above the local diner owned by the Borellis. While trying to help people find lodging while the flood recedes, a client sends Tessa a package containing a tarnished key belonging to a neglected historic mansion that is now on the market, and a whole new set of troubles arises, starting with the return of the Borellis' prodigal son. Paul Borelli, a travel journalist, shows up unexpectedly in Mystic Water and claims the apartment above the diner where Tessa has been staying. Now in need of another place to live, Tessa's love of historic homes overtakes her logic, and she tosses aside her numbered lists, unloads her savings account, and buys the mansion with the intention to bring the grand beauty back to life. Nearly everyone doubts Tessa's sanity, but along the way she finds unlikely support in an ancient Cherokee spear, a traveling mint plant, and a journalist on the run from his past. Filled with charm, unexpected twists, and a touch of magic, A Slice of Courage Quiche is an enchanting tale of listening to one's heart, camping indoors, and how acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.
Subjects: Fiction.; Dwellings; Historic buildings; Magic; Women real estate agents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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School choice myths : setting the record straight on education freedom / by McCluskey, Neal P. (EDT)/ Deangelis, Corey A. (EDT); DeAngelis, Corey A.,editor.; McCluskey, Neal P.,1972-editor.; Burke, Lindsey M.Myth: school choice needs regulation to ensure access and quality.; Cheng, Albert,1984-Myth: school choice only helps the rich get richer.; DeAngelis, Corey A.Myth: children are not widgets, so education must not be left to the market.; Keller, Tim.Myth: private school choice is unconstitutional.; Ladner, Matthew.Myth: school choice harms children left behind in public schools.; Lueken, Martin F.Myth: school choice siphons money away from public schools and harms taxpayers.; Magness, Phillip W.Myth: school choice has racist origins.; McCluskey, Neal P.,1972-Myth: school choice Balkanizes.; Merrifield, John,1955-Myth: any school choice is welcome school choice.; Wolf, Patrick J.Myth: public schools are necessary for a stable democracy.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-220) and index.Introduction / Corey A. DeAngelis and Neal P. McCluskey -- Myth: school choice Balkanizes / Neal P. McCluskey -- Myth: school choice has racist origins / Phillip W. Magness -- Myth: public schools are necessary for a stable democracy / Patrick J. Wolf --Myth: private school choice is unconstitutional / Tim Keller -- Myth: children are not widgets, so education must not be left to the market / Corey A. DeAngelis -- Myth: school choice siphons money away from public schools and harms taxpayers / Martin F.Lueken and Benjamin Scafidi -- Myth: school choice harms children left behind in public schools / Matt Ladner -- Myth: school choice only helps the rich get richer / Albert A. Cheng -- Myth: school choice needs regulation to ensure access and quality / Lindsey M. Burke and Jason M. Bedrick -- Myth: any school choice is welcome school choice / John Merrifield -- Myth: students with special needs lose with school choice / Inez Feltscher Stepman -- Myth: only rich parents can make good choices / Virginia Walden Ford."So many myths stand in the way of expanding educational freedom to all Americans: choice drains money from public schools; choice segregates; choice undermines democracy; and so on. In School Choice Myths, education experts Corey A. DeAngelis and Neal P.McCluskey bring clear logic and overwhelming evidence to bear against all the major anti school-choice myths, giving readers what they need to see though them and understand how even well-intentioned people can be deceived. This book is a one-stop guideto everything from the latest research on the effects of school choice on civic engagement to Supreme Court precedent. It is a must-have for any combatant in the school choice wars, or anyone who just wants the best education for their children"--
Subjects: Democracy and education.; Educational equalization.; School choice;
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Red Island House [sound recording] : a novel / by Lee, Andrea,1953-author.(CARDINAL)159155; Turpin, Bahni,narrator.(CARDINAL)353504;
The Packet War -- The Children -- Blondes -- Sirens -- Voice -- Noble Rot -- The Rivals -- Guess Who's Coming To Dinner -- Sister Shadow -- Elephants' GraveyardRead by Bahni Turpin.Shay is surprised when her husband Senna declares his intention to build her a spectacular dream house on an idyllic beach in the tropical island nation of Madagascar. But the house casts a spell from the moment she sees it, and before she knows it Shay has become the somewhat reluctant mistress of a sprawling household, caught between her privileged American upbringing and education, and her connection to the continent of her ancestors. At first, she's content to be an observer of the passionate affairs and fierce ambitions and rivalries around her. But as she and her husband raise children and establish their own rituals on the island, Shay finds herself drawn ever deeper into an extraordinary place with its own laws and logic, a provocative paradise full of magic and myth whose fraught colonial legacy continues to reverberate. Soon the collision of cultures comes right to Shay's door, forcing her to make a life-altering decision.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; African American women; Married people; Culture conflict;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The factory / by Oyamada, Hiroko,1983-author.(CARDINAL)813418; Translation of :Oyamada, Hiroko,1983-Kōjō.English.(CARDINAL)823435; Boyd, David(David G.),translator.(CARDINAL)813417;
In an unnamed Japanese city, three seemingly normal and unrelated characters find work at a sprawling industrial factory. They each focus intently on their specific jobs: one studies moss, one shreds paper, and the other proofreads incomprehensible documents. Life in the factory has its own logic and momentum, and, eventually, the factory slowly expands and begins to take over everything, enveloping these poor workers. The very margins of reality seem to be dissolving: all forms of life capriciously evolve, strange creatures begin to appear. After a while, it could be weeks or years, the workers don't even have the ability to ask themselves: where does the factory end and the rest of the world begin? Told in three alternating first-person narratives, The Factory casts a vivid--if sometimes surreal--portrait of the absurdity and meaninglessness of modern life. With hints of Kafka and unexpected moments of creeping humor, Hiroko Oyamada is one of the boldest writers of her generation.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Satirical literature.; Factories; Industrial relations; Hallucinations and illusions;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Experimenting with kids : 50 amazing science projects you can perform on your child ages 2-5 / by Gallagher, Shaun,author.(CARDINAL)407312;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-262).In the groove -- Impossible adding -- Syntactic sugar -- Artistic intent -- Sticking around -- Winners, more or less -- Bad liars -- Success is successive -- The long and the short -- Wake or sleep -- That's the point -- Leading notes -- Degrees of distinction -- Affirming actions -- First dibs -- The effect of causes -- Symbols crash -- Less is more -- Majority rulers -- What speaks louder? -- Focusing exercise -- Paw presence -- On premises -- Dubious advice -- The curse of knowledge -- That ain't random -- Brain blocks the pain -- A strange sort -- Who knows best? -- Pretzel logic -- Share what's fair -- O, really! -- Taught or not -- Get a grip -- Tailored teaching -- Fishing for prizes -- Of pigeons and preschoolers -- Shape-shifting sensitivity -- Working memory workout -- Integrated facts -- The playground judge -- The "knew it all along" error -- Bended estimates -- Absorption awareness -- The Batman effect -- Know your audience -- Fantastic work -- Trying to forget -- No sway -- A light wait."Transform your child into a science project with these fun, simple experiments. Re-create landmark studies in child development in your own home and watch your little one achieve developmental milestones in real time with this fascinating hands-on guide. Whether your child is just beginning to speak in sentences or is on their way to kindergarten, these easy and surprising projects will help you to see the world through your child's eyes--and also give you the tools to help them master new skills as they grow. Covering ages two through five, the experiments reveal research-backed insights about different areas of mental, physical, and social growth. Some examples include: Understanding language syntax; Learning to pick up the rules of a game without being told; Developing the impulse to lie; Testing memory For any parent who looks at their young child and thinks, "What on earth is going on in there?" this book will help you find out!"--
Subjects: Child development; Science projects.; Toddlers;
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Why do dukes fall in love / by Frampton, Megan,1964-(CARDINAL)617344;
Michael, the Duke of Hadlow, has the liberty of enjoying an indiscretion ... or several. But when it comes time for him to take a proper bride, he ultimately realizes he wants only one woman: Edwina Cheltam. He hired her as his secretary, only to quickly discover she was sensuous and intelligent. They embark on a passionate affair, and when she breaks it off, he accepts her decision as the logical one ... but only at first. Then he decides to pursue her. Michael is brilliant, single-minded, and utterly indifferent to being the talk of the ton. It's even said his only true friend is his dog. Edwina had begged him to marry someone appropriate--someone aristocratic ... someone high-born ... someone else. But the only thing more persuasive than a duke intent on seduction is one who has fallen irrevocably in love.--
Subjects: Fiction.; Nobility; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The crisis caravan : what's wrong with humanitarian aid? / by Polman, Linda.(CARDINAL)366303; Polman, Linda.Crisiskaravaan.English.(CARDINAL)592619; Waters, Liz.(CARDINAL)476907;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-220) and index.Goma: a "total ethical disaster" -- Contract fever -- MONGOs -- Donor darlings -- Aid as a weapon of war -- Refugee warriors -- The hunger weapon -- When recipients call the shots -- Afghaniscam -- The logic of the humanitarian era -- Afterword: Ask them questions.Linda Polman takes us to war zones around the globe to show the often compromised results of aid workers' best intentions. It is time, Polman argues, to impose ethical boundaries, to question whether doing something is always better than doing nothing, and to hold humanitarians responsible for the consequences of their deeds. --from publisher description
Subjects: Disaster relief.; Humanitarian assistance.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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SpongeBob SquarePants. [videorecording] / by Baker, Dee Bradley.; Brown, Clancy.(CARDINAL)786161; Bumpass, Rodger.(CARDINAL)786665; Dohrn, Walt.(CARDINAL)607702; Fagerbakke, Bill,1957-(CARDINAL)786664; Hillenberg, Stephen,creator; Kenny, Tom(Thomas J.),voice actor; Yasumi, Tom.; Blue Hawaiians,composer; Paramount Pictures Corporation,distributor(CARDINAL)141482;
Animation directors, Tom Yasumi [and others] ; art director, Nicholas R. Jennings ; editor, Lynn Hobson ; music composers, The Blue Hawaiians ; character designer, Todd White.Voices: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Dee Bradley Baker, Sirena Irwin, Carolyn Lawrence.Living in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob lives in a two-story pineapple. Instead of taking a more logical approach to everyday challenges, SpongeBob usually approaches life in an unconventional way. Whether searching for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger flipping technique at the Krusty Krab, or just hanging out with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob's good intentions and overzealous approach to life usually create chaos in his underwater world.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animated television series.; SpongeBob SquarePants (Fictitious character); Friendship; Marine life; Seafaring life; Sponges;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 26
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