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Dead white guys: a father, his daughter and the great books of the western world/ by Burriesci, Matt, author.;

Preface: Dear Violet --What Do I Know? Plato, Apology --When Is It Right To Do The Wrong Thing? Plato, Crito --Have We Become Gods? Aristophanes, The Clouds --Is There Any Justice In The World? Plato, Republic --What Is The Happiness? Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book I --Is The Customer King? Aristotle, Politics, Book I --Who Should Be In Charge? Plutarch, The Life of Lycurgus --The State As Church Plutarch, The Life of Numa Pompilius --Punch The Bully In The Face Plutarch, The Life of Alexander --Hubris Plutarch, The Life of Julius Caesar --What Would Jesus Do? St. Matthew, The Gospel of Jesus Christ --Can People Change? St. Luke, The Acts of the Apostles --How Can God Let Bad Things Happen? St. Augustine, The Confessions --Do The Ends Justify The Means? Machiavelli, The Prince --What's Your Major? Montaigne, Of the Education of Children --Is America Exceptional? Montaigne, Of Cannibals --What Am I Afraid? Montaigne, That the Relish of Good and Evil Depends in Great Measure Upon the Opinion We Have of Them --What Don't I Know? Montaigne, That It Is Folly to Measure Truth and Error by Our Own Capacity --What If Life Is Meaningless? William Shakespeare, Hamlet --What Is Government For? John Locke, Concerning the True Original Extent and End of Civil Government --What's Best For Everyone? Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract --Are Gods Immortal? Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Chapters 15-16 --What Are "American Values"? Various, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, The Declaration of Independence --Your Rights* *Subject To Change At Any Time. Various, The Constitution of the United States --Is Greed Good? Adam Smith, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations --Does Capitalism Work? Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, Manifesto of the Communist Party --Bibliography --About The Author.After his daughter was born prematurely, Matt Burriesci set out to write a book for her 18th birthday. In short, honest and reflective letters, Burriesci teaches his daughter about 26 great books, by authors ranging from Plato to Montaigne to Marx, and how their lessons have applied to his life. As someone who has spent a long and successful career advocating for great literature, Burriesci defends the liberal arts in this series of tender and candid chapters, rich in personal experience and full of humor.

Subjects: Great books of the Western world.; Books and reading.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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"The Meanest Man in America": the life and crimes of serial killer Donald Henry Gaskins / by Lark, Charlie; Gaskins, Donald Henry;

In the world of American serial killers, few can beat Donald Henry "Peewee" Gaskins when it comes to depravity, cunning, and quite possibly the sheer number of murders. Do not let the nickname "Peewee" fool you, if someone did not take Gaskins seriously, then that person usually ended up dead! In this true crime book about an infamous serial killer, you will delve into the mind of a truly twisted man who claimed scores of victims from the 1950s until 1982, which made him the most prolific serial killer in South Carolina history and quite possibly in all of American history! Criminal profiling has helped law enforcement capture a number of serial killers throughout history and has also aided mental health professionals understand some of the motives behind their dastardly deeds, but in many ways Gaskins defied most profiles. The range of Gaskins' victims was only equaled by the plethora of reasons he chose to kill: many of the murders were done to appease Gaskins' unnatural carnal desires, while other victims lost their lives during his career as a contract killer. Truly, in the twisted world of psychopaths and sociopaths Gaskins is definitely in the top tier--he was a predator among predators. Many of the details of Gaskins' life will shock you and still other things will make you horrified by his inhumanity, but in the end you will find that it is impossible to put down this captivating read! So open the book and your mind to see what you will learn in this truly unique serial killer's biography. This is the true story of the "Meanest Man In America", Donald Henry Gaskins.

Subjects: Mass murder; Serial killers;

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Respectful kids the complete guide to bringing out the best in your child / by Cartmell, Todd,1962-;

Includes bibliographical references.R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to you : getting to the heart of the matter -- A quick look in the bathroom mirror : guess who's watching when you're not looking? -- Just say "okay" and do it! : the skill of fast listening -- It's no big deal : the skill of flexible thinking -- How can we work this out? : the skill of problem solving -- Looking for gold : the art of making respect fun -- The lesson of the circles : the respect-privilege connection -- Use your bazooka : the pour-it-on technique -- Turn on the juice : behavioral contracts -- Caution: student driver : getting them back on the right road -- Time to think of a new plan : turning up the power of your time-out -- When the fun goes down : logical consequences for disrespectful behavior -- Let's try that again : positive practice for positive behavior -- Bad, fast, every time : responding quickly and consistently to disrespectful behavior -- Call off the swat team : the bottom line on spanking -- A demolition expert or a gardener : smashing through problems versus nurturing a relationship.

Subjects: Child rearing; Parenting;

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The gargoyle's captive : a deal with a demon novel / by Robert, Katee,author.(CARDINAL)603626;

Grace is a monster hunter who went into her demon deal with eyes wide open. Years ago, her mother made the same choice and was never seen again, and the answers Grace seeks can only be found in the demon realm. She doesn't care that she's auctioned off to a gargoyle. She doesn't plan to stay with him longer than strictly necessary. Unfortunately, she didn't read the small print of her contract. Every time she tries to escape, Bram catches her and brings her back...to his bed. Where things get heated very quickly in unexpected ways. Grace doesn't mean to give in, to stop fighting. But the moment she does, she starts to forget what brought her to this place and what her goals are. After a life starved of pleasure, she's all willing to let Bram seduce her again and again... At least until the past comes calling.

Subjects: Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Fiction.; Auctions; Demonology; Gargoyles; Deals; Man-woman relationships;

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Slocum's silver burden / by Logan, Jake,author.(CARDINAL)733137;

"Down on his luck in San Francisco, John Slocum takes a contract with the Central California Railroad. He's given the difficult task of locating a stolen shipment of silver worth over one hundred thousand dollars, but he catches a break when he discovers that the company's attractive secretary, Tamara, was an accomplice in the robbery. Too bad his employer would rather believe in the thief's feminine wiles than in Slocum's cold hard facts. Fuming mad and out of work, Slocum starts looking to let off some steam. But when Tamara offers Slocum a new job--finding where the rest of the robbers stowed the loot--he has a hard time saying no to the seductive crook, or to a change of fortune. Still, Slocum knows he has to keep his cards close to the chest, or else he might end up six feet under" --

Subjects: Western fiction.; Novels.; Slocum (Fictitious character); Train robberies; Accomplices; Female offenders; Swindlers and swindling; Silver;

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Corpse princess [videorecording] : the complete series = Shikabane hime / by Akahito, Yoshiichi.; Akiyama, Nana.; Christian, Luci.; Cook, Justin.; Dismuke, Aaron,1992-; Fukunaga, Gen.; Hunter, Carly.; Murata, Masahiko.; Sumitomo, Norihito.; FUNimation Entertainment (Firm); GAINAX (Firm)(CARDINAL)545442;

English version voice: Luci Christain, Aaron Dismuke, J. Michael Taum, Josh Grelle, Kent Williams.Japanese version voice: Nana Akiyama, Tatsuya Hasome, Keiji Fujiwara, Mitsuru Miyamoto.Makina Hoshino is already dead, but she can't let go of this twisted world. She burned to death along with her entire family in a fire started by freaks that wouldn't stay buried. Makina knows she doesn't belong among the living, but that won't stop her from unleashing the full fury of her twin MAC-11 machine guns on the rotting remains of those who refuse to die.Rating: TV-MA.DVD, regions 1, 2 & 4, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound, stereo.

Subjects: Animated television programs.; Fantasy television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Ghost plays.; Girls; Supernatural;

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Real life : the journey from isolation to openness and freedom / by Salzberg, Sharon,author.(CARDINAL)385408;

"Merging the insights of inspiring voices with her own understanding of mindfulness, New York Times bestselling author Sharon Salzberg shows us how we can recover from the emotional effects of crisis. When confronted with pain and obstacles, we often shrink back and contract out of fear and disappointment. That can become a way of life. In Real Life, Sharon Salzberg lets us know it doesn't have to be that way. When we feel alone, cut off, or trapped, we can let those difficulties steer us onto a path toward an authentic, flourishing life-living in a way that allows us to find the wholeness that lies within. Even when we're alone, a sense of community can accompany us through the stormy times. Our words, hearts, and actions can line up with a larger vision, rather than the smaller views our anxious, fearful thoughts arouse in us. To live in a less constricted way-with a more spacious, open sense of possibility, creativity, connection, and joy-Salzberg says we need to get real about what's most important, to ask ourselves, "What do I most deeply yearn for?" "What would I benefit from letting go of?" "What do I believe is possible for me?" We accomplish the journey to expansive freedom (Real Life) through developing tools like mindful awareness, friendship, and a greater sense of purpose/aspiration. We learn to: take some risks with what we dare to imagine; take an interest in internal states we might normally try to avoid; and take an interest in people we might normally try to avoid Real Life is about the journey we make when we decide to live the life that speaks to our innermost longing to live free"--

Subjects: Self-help publications.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization.; Mindfulness (Psychology);

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Skating wild on an inland sea / by Pendziwol, Jean,author.(CARDINAL)343611; Stewart, Todd(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)619544;

"Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter ... and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the great lake sings again. In her signature poetic style, Jean E. Pendziwol describes the exhilarating experience of skating on the wild ice of Lake Superior, including the haunting singing that occurs as the ice expands and contracts. Accompanied by Todd Stewart's breathtaking illustrations, this book will make us all long to skate wild!"--

Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Skating;

Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8

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City of endless night / [braille]/ by Preston, Douglas J.,1956-,author.; Braille Bookspublisher; Preston, Douglas,1956-.author.; Child, Lincoln,1957-.author.|Novels.lcgft(CARDINAL)336215|Rich peopleCrimes against(CARDINAL)350637|Serial murder investigation(CARDINAL)342050|Thrillers (Fiction)lcgft(CARDINAL)339520;

When Grace Ozmian, the beautiful and reckless daughter of a wealthy tech billionaire, first goes missing, the NYPD assumes she has simply sped off on another wild adventure. Until the young woman's body is discovered in an abandoned warehouse in Queens, the head nowhere to be found. Lieutenant CDS Vincent D'Agosta quickly takes the lead. He knows his investigation will attract fierce scrutiny, so D'Agosta is delighted when FBI Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast shows up at the crime scene assigned to the case. But neither Pendergast nor D'Agosta are prepared for what lies ahead. A diabolical presence is haunting the greater metropolitan area, and Grace Ozmian was only the first of many victims to be murdered ... and decapitated. As mass hysteria sets in, stoked by an ambitious tabloid reporter, Pendergast and D'Agosta find themselves in the crosshairs of an opponent who has threatened the very lifeblood of the city. It'll take all of Pendergast's skill to unmask this most dangerous foe -- let alone survive to tell the tale.Vision impaired, tactile learnerDouglas J. Preston.Print edition used for the braille transcription.

Subjects: Pendergast, Aloysius (Fictitious character); United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation;

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Her epic adventure [braille] : 25 daring women who inspire a life less ordinary / by De Laurentiis Johnston, Julia,1982-author.; Perera, Salini,1986-contributor.(CARDINAL)817280;

"A thrilling look at 25 female adventurers from around the world who made their marks on history. Women have long been badass adventurers, loop the looping as trick pilots or braving the grueling climb to the top of Mount Everest. But their stories have not always got the recognition they deserve. Here are the stories of 25 remarkable women who have soared the skies, climbed the world's highest peaks and sailed around the world. There are the famous adventurers, such as Amelia Earhart and Junko Tabei, as well as the lesser-known women, such as Diana Nyad, who at age 64 became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage (and trust us, she might have needed one!). Alongside each biography are fun, interactive sidebars that show kids just what it takes to become an adventurer themselves, like how to survive an avalanche or what exactly happens to your body in space. The featured women are incredibly diverse, with many stories of people of color, women with disabilities and LGBTQ+ women. What they all have in common is that they didn't let anything get in the way of their dreams. With playful illustrations to enhance the compelling stories, it's a book that shows kids that anything -- and any adventure -- is possible!"--Transcription of: Her epic adventure : Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, ©2021.

Subjects: Braille books.; Biographies.; Fiction.; Braille books; Women adventurers; Women explorers;

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