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Mark Twain / by Chernow, Ron,author.(CARDINAL)278324;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1121-1136) and index.Prelude: the pilot house -- Part one: afloat. Loveless marriage ; A wild and mischievous boy ; Printer's devil ; "Darling existence" ; "A ragged and dirty bunch" ; "The most lovable scamp" ; "Heaven on the half shell" ; "Land of indolence and dreams" ; "Grave of a blood relation" ; A branch of hell ; "My honored 'sister'" ; Wedding present -- Part two: floodtide. Church of the holy speculators ; Mississippi steamboat and a cuckoo clock ; Chartering a comet to Mars ; "Invertebrate without a country" ; Toast to the babies ; "Inspired bugger of a machine" ; "Hallelujah Jennings" ; Twins of genius ; "A sound heart & a deformed conscience" ; Pure mugwump ; Reparation due to every Black man ; "No pockets in the armor" ; "The deriding of shams" ; Death and delusion ; "One of the Vanderbilt gang" -- Part three: rapids. "Paradise of the rheumatics" ; "A lady above reproach" ; "Boss machine of the world" ; "Too much of a human being" ; "Paris the damnable" ; "'Colossal' is a tame word for him" ; "Clown of the sea" ; "Circumnavigation of this great globe" ; "The only sad voyage" ; "A book written in blood & tears" ; "Letters to Satan" ; "Stirring times in Austria" ; "The European Edison" ; Dream self ; "A hundred capering clowns" ; "The bastard human race" -- Part four: whirlpool. "The ancient mariner" ; The Anti-doughnut Party ; "The United States of lyncherdom" ; "Magnificent panorama of the Mississippi" ; "Spirit of a steam engine" ; Divine healing ; The dread cavalcade of death ; "The war prayer" ; "An artist in morals and ink" ; "The swindle of life" ; Pier 70 ; Angelfish ; A fan and a halo ; Wuthering Heights -- Part five: shipwreck. Man in the white clothes ; "A real American college boy" ; "All the wonders that are occurring" ; A holiday from life's woes ; Innocence at home ; "Mark Twain's daughter" ; The death of Tammany ; "An insane idea" ; Grandpa Twain ; Letters from the Earth ; "An old bird of paradise" ; Halley's comet."Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, under Halley's Comet, the rambunctious Twain was an early teller of tall tales. He left his home in Missouri at an early age, piloted steamboats on the Mississippi, and arrived in the Nevada Territory during the silver-mining boom. Before long, he had accepted a job at the local newspaper, where he barged into vigorous discourse and debate, hoaxes and hijinks. After moving to San Francisco, he published stories that attracted national attention for their brashness and humor, writing under a pen name soon to be immortalized. Chernow draws a richly nuanced portrait of the man who shamelessly sought fame and fortune and crafted his celebrity persona with meticulous care. Twain eventually settled with his wife and three daughters in Hartford, where he wrote some of his most well-known works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, earning him further acclaim. He threw himself into American politics, emerging as the nation's most notable pundit. While his talents as a writer and speaker flourished, his madcap business ventures eventually forced him into bankruptcy; to economize, Twain and his family spent nine eventful years in exile in Europe. He suffered the death of his wife and two daughters, and the last stage of his life was marked by heartache, political crusades, and eccentric behavior that sometimes obscured darker forces at play. Drawing on Twain's bountiful archives, including his fifty notebooks, thousands of letters, and hundreds of unpublished manuscripts, Chernow masterfully captures a man whose career reflected the country's westward expansion, industrialization, and foreign wars. No other white author of his generation grappled so fully with the legacy of slavery after the Civil War or showed such keen interest in African American culture. Today, more than one hundred years after his death, Twain's writing continues to be read, debated, and quoted."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Informational works.; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.; Authors, American; Humorists, American;
Available copies: 57 / Total copies: 112
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Creative acts : enduring words from UNCW's Department of Creative Writing. by University of North Carolina at Wilmington.Department of Creative Writing.; University of North Carolina at Wilmington.Publishing Laboratory.;
Subjects: Creative writing.; College students' writings, American; University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Department of Creative Writing.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Windows 8.1 for seniors for dummies / by Weverka, Peter.(CARDINAL)210824; Hinton, Mark Justice,1955-(CARDINAL)483005;
In easy-to-follow steps, this fun and friendly guide shows you clearly how to use Windows 8.1. Featuring a large font that makes the book easier to read and magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating, author Mark Justice Hinton walks you through the basics of Windows 8.1, so you can make the switch without a hitch. Explains Windows 8.1 with easy-to-follow steps and tips for senior readers. Covers how to use the Internet, send and receive e-mail, upload and download photos, view video, listen to music, play games, use a webcam, and more. Uses a senior-friendly larger font for text and includes more than 150 enlarged screen shots. Discusses topics important to senior readers, including keeping data and personal information safe and secure. Get started using the exciting features of Windows 8.1 today, with Windows 8.1 for seniors for dummies.
Subjects: Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Operating systems (Computers); Computers and older people.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gutenberg, and the art of printing / by Pearson, Emily C.(Emily Clemens),1818-1900,author.; De Vinne, Theodore Low,1828-1914,former owner.(CARDINAL)505800; Frederic W. Goudy Collection (Library of Congress)(CARDINAL)370070; H.O. Houghton & Company,stereotyper,printer.; Noyes, Holmes, and Company,publisher.;
"This invaluable work talks about the early printing process and German inventor, printer, publisher, and goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg in detail. Gutenberg introduced printing to Europe with his mechanical movable-type printing press, starting the Printing Revolution in Europe. It is regarded as a milestone of the second millennium, marking the start of the modern period of human history. It played a vital role in developing the Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Enlightenment, and Scientific Revolution, laying the basis for the modern knowledge-based economy and spreading learning to the general public. It's a must read for anyone curious about how printing was done hundreds of years ago."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Biographies.; Gutenberg, Johann, 1397?-1468; Printing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Macs for seniors / by Chambers, Mark L.,author.(CARDINAL)470523;
Part I: Buying and setting up your Mac -- Buying a Mac -- Setting up your Mac -- Part 2: Getting around the Mac desktop -- Customizing Catalina -- Working with files and folders -- Working with printers and scanners -- Getting help -- Part 3: Having fun and getting things done with software -- Creating documents with pages -- Working with numbers -- Get the most from photos -- Enjoying music, video, and podcasts -- Playing games in Catalina -- Part 4: Exploring the internet -- Understanding internet basics -- Browsing the web with Safari -- Using mail -- Connecting with people online -- Part 5: Taking care of your computer -- Protecting Catalina -- Maintaining your Mac.It's never too late to become an expert on Macs--and this friendly, updated guide written specifically for the 50+ set is the easy way to do it! Featuring larger text and figures, Macs for Seniors for Dummies takes you through all you need to know to get the most out of your Apple computer. It makes it simple for you to stay in touch with family and friends, enjoy your favorite music, TV, and movies, and hang with the younger generation using the latest social apps and video games.
Subjects: Computers and older people.; Macintosh (Computer); Internet and older people.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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A history of the world in 500 buildings / by Collins, Sophie,author.(CARDINAL)483274; Printers Row Publishing Group.; Quarto Group.; Thunder Bay Press,publisher.(CARDINAL)390880;
"Examine the origins, history, and influence of 500 famous buildings that have shaped civilizations around the world. Discover the fascinating story of humanity through the lens of 500 remarkable buildings that have shaped our world. This beautifully illustrated book with full-color photos and meticulously researched text takes you on an architectural odyssey, exploring a wide variety of structures that have left an indelible mark on our global heritage. Each building featured in A History of the World in 500 Buildings is a testament to the ingenuity, vision, and cultural influences of its era, providing a window into the social, political, and technological changes that have shaped our world--from the awe-inspiring Great Pyramid of Giza to the futuristic marvels of modern skyscrapers"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; World history.; Architecture; Buildings;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Beautiful Ugly : African and diaspora aesthetics / by Nuttall, Sarah,editor,writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)531243; Barnard, Rita,contributor.; Clarke, Kamari Maxine,1966-contributor.(CARDINAL)855979; Couto, Mia,1955-contributor.(CARDINAL)356457; Gevisser, Mark,contributor.(CARDINAL)356635; Gikandi, Simon,contributor.(CARDINAL)820036; Gilbert, Michelle,contributor.(CARDINAL)855981; Hofmeyr, Isabel,contributor.(CARDINAL)734858; Kentridge, William,1955-contributor.(CARDINAL)221072; Malaquais, Dominique,contributor.(CARDINAL)645105; Mbembe, Achille,1957-contributor.; Michael, Cheryl-Ann,contributor.(CARDINAL)664680; Monga, Célestin,contributor.(CARDINAL)855976; Pinho, Patricia de Santana,contributor.(CARDINAL)855978; Place, Rodney,1952-contributor.(CARDINAL)855980; Plas, Els van der,contributor.(CARDINAL)855975; Stein, Pippa,contributor.; Vergès, Françoise,1952-contributor.(CARDINAL)855977; Duke University Press,publisher.(CARDINAL)290492; Prince Claus Fund Library,publisher.; Print Consult GmbH,printer.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 392-408) and index.
Subjects: Aesthetics, African.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One crazy summer [sound recording] / by Williams-Garcia, Rita.(CARDINAL)343111; Johnson, Sisi Aisha,narrator.(CARDINAL)542352; Recorded Books, LLC.(CARDINAL)561790;
Narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson.In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.9 years and up.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Fiction.; Sound recordings.; Black Panther Party; African Americans; Civil rights movements; Mothers; Poets; Sisters; Mothers.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Sean Scully : the 12 / dark windows. by Scully, Sean,1945-artist,interviewee.(CARDINAL)179443; Grovier, Kelly,interviewer,contributor.(CARDINAL)356987; Ward, Ossian,writer of supplementary textual content.(CARDINAL)801739; Cornerhouse Publications,distributor.; Distributed Art Publishers,distributor.(CARDINAL)784868; Lisson Gallery (New York, N.Y.),issuing body,host institution.(CARDINAL)853353; Syl L'art Gr̉fic,printer; twelvebooks,distributor;
"Scully's latest "transcendental portals" for a new interpretation of abstract painting. During 2020, a year rocked by a global pandemic and political unrest, Sean Scully (born 1945) painted two new monumental series of paintings, titled The 12 and Dark Windows. Through essays and an interview, this publication sets out the historical context for these works."- Amazon.com
Subjects: Scully, Sean, 1945-; Lisson Gallery (New York, N.Y.); Exhibition catalogs.; Painting, Modern;
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The new American painting : as shown in eight European countries, 1958-1959 / by Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.).International Program,organizer.; Barr, Alfred H.,Jr.,1902-1981,writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)147890; D'Harnoncourt, Rene,1901-1968,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)268644; Miller, Dorothy Canning,1904-2003,contributor.(CARDINAL)128715; Doubleday & Company, Inc.,distributor.(CARDINAL)506920; Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.),publisher.(CARDINAL)139062; Percy Lund, Humphries & Co.,printer.(CARDINAL)853370; Tate Gallery,host institution.(CARDINAL)152242;
Includes bibliographical references.Foreword / Rene D'Harnoncourt -- Acknowledgment / Dorothy C. Miller -- Introduction / Alfred H. Barr, Jr. -- Lenders to the exhibition -- As the critics saw it / Porter McCray -- William Baziotes. -- James Brooks. -- Sam Francis. -- Arshile Gorky. -- Adolph Gottlieb. -- Philip Guston. -- Grace Hartigan. -- Franz Kline. -- Willem De Kooning. -- Robert Motherwell. -- Barnett Newman. -- Jackson Pollock. -- Mark Rothko. -- Theodoros Stamos. -- Clyfford Still. -- Bradley Walker Tomlim. -- Jack Tworkov -- Catalogue.
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.). International Program; Painters; Painting, American;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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