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Exceptional America : what divides Americans from the world and from each other / by Jouet, Mugambi,1981-author.(CARDINAL)791953;
Includes bibliographical references and index.One nation, divisible -- From the American Enlightenment to anti-intellectualism -- The exceptional influence of Christian fundamentalism -- The culture wars of faith, sex, and gender -- Between democracy and plutocracy -- Millions standing against theirown economic interest -- Mass incarceration, executions, and gun violence in "the land of the free" -- America and the world."Why does a country built on the concept of liberty have the highest incarceration rate in the world? How could the first Western nation to elect a person of color as its leader suffer from institutional racism? How does Christian fundamentalism coexist with gay marriage in the American imagination? In essence, what makes the United States exceptional? In this provocative exploration of American exceptionalism, Mugambi Jouet explores why Americans are far more divided than other Westerners over basic issues--including wealth inequality, health care, climate change, evolution, the literal truth of the Bible, abortion, gay rights, gun control, mass incarceration, and war. Drawing inspiration from Alexis de Tocqueville, Jouet, raised in Paris by a French mother and a Kenyan father, wields his multicultural sensibility to parse the ways in which the intense polarization of U.S. conservatives and liberals has become a key dimension of American exceptionalism--an idea widely misunderstood to mean American superiority. Instead, Jouet contends that exceptionalism, once a source of strength, may now spell decline, as unique features of U.S. history, politics, law, culture, religion, and race relations foster grave conflicts and injustices. This book offers a brilliant dissection of the American soul, in all of its outsize, clashing, and striking manifestations."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Exceptionalism; National characteristics, American.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Toys & games / by Ketchum, William C.,Jr.,1931-(CARDINAL)137457;
Bibliography: page 123.
Subjects: Games; Toys; Jeux; Jouets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Lego Mindstorms robot inventor activity book : a beginner's guide to building and programming Lego robots / by Benedettelli, Daniele,1984-author.(CARDINAL)557483;
An introduction to the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Inventor Kit through seven engaging projects. With its amazing assortment of bricks, motors, and smart sensors, the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Robot Inventor set opens the door to a physical-meets-digital world. The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor Activity Book expands that world into an entire universe of incredibly fun, uniquely interactive robotic creations! Using the Robot Inventor set and a device that can run the companion app, you'll learn how to build bots beyond your imagination--from a magical monster that gobbles up paper and answers written questions, to a remote-controlled transformer car that you can drive, steer, and shape-shift into a walking humanoid robot at the press of a button. Author and MINDSTORMS master Daniele Benedettelli, a robotics expert, takes a project-based approach as he leads you through an increasingly sophisticated collection of his most captivating robot models, chapter by chapter. Each project features illustrated step-by-step building instructions, as well as detailed explanations on programming your robots through the MINDSTORMS App--no coding experience required. As you build and program an adorable pet turtle, an electric guitar that lets you shred out solos, a fully functional, whiz-bang pinball machine and more, you'll discover dozens of cool building and programming techniques to apply to your own LEGO creations, from working with gears and motors, to smoothing out sensor measurement errors, storing data in variables and lists, and beyond. By the end of this book, you'll have all the tools, talent and inspiration you need to invent your own LEGO MINDSTORMS robots.Ages 10 and up.
Subjects: LEGO toys; Robots; LEGO (Jouets);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The golden age of toys / by Remise, Jac.(CARDINAL)526491; Fondin, Jean,author.(CARDINAL)380199;
Subjects: Toys;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Sewn animal heads : trophy heads to stitch / by Mooncie, Vanessa,author.(CARDINAL)428941;
Gallery -- Rabbit -- Rhinoceros -- Moose -- Pig -- Giraffe -- Stag -- Elephant -- Ox -- Unicorn -- Ram -- Fox -- Cockerel -- Crocodile -- Bear -- Cat -- Sewing tools -- Fabrics and buttons -- Stitches and seams -- Pressing -- Using the templates -- Templates."No animals will be harmed in creating these magnificent trophies! With these delightful fabric animal head projects you can have all the impact of these beautiful beasts without any fur flying. The 15 stunning projects include a ravishing rabbit, a marvelous moose, a fabulous fox and an elegant elephant."--Publisher.
Subjects: Sewing.; Soft toy making; Stuffed animals (Toys); Animaux en peluche.; Couture.; Jouets de tissu;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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George, the best of all! / by Lee, Ingrid,1948-(CARDINAL)489256; Denis, Stephané,1971-(CARDINAL)825357;
420LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Novels.; Toys; Voyages and travels; Jouets; Voyages;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Walt Disney's Winnie the Pooh half a haycorn pie / by Birney, Betty G.(CARDINAL)355956; Baker, Darrell,illustrator.(CARDINAL)511183;
"Big Golden book." Piglet is puzzled by not finding any haycorns in the Hundred-Acre Wood.
Subjects: Picture books for children.; Fictional Work; Fiction.; Conservation of natural resources; Toys; Conservation of natural resources; Toys; Conservation des ressources naturelles; Jouets;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Christmas Puppies 500 Piece Puzzle
Adorable Christmas Puppies in 500 pieces. What are these mischievous dogs up to by the Christmas tree?
Subjects: Jigsaw puzzles.; Library of Things.; Puzzles.; Toys.; Play and Playthings; Casse-tete.; Jeux intellectuels.; Jouets.; jigsaw puzzles.; Jigsaw puzzles.; Puzzles.; toys (recreational artifacts); Toys.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Maxine's critters get the vaccine jitters / by Zauzmer, Jan,author.(CARDINAL)837756; Douglas, Corlette,illustrator.;
"Maxine takes her pets to the vet to teach young readers that vaccines aren't scary-and they keep us well""When Maxine tells her pets, "Let's get to the vet!" Scott does not want a shot. Jervis is nervous, Franky is cranky, Biffy is iffy, and Cary is wary. Can Maxine help her critters get over their jitters...?" Perfect for any child afraid of shots or needles, this rhyming book is a "must-read-aloud"! Spunky Maxine takes charge of her vaccine fears with a playful game of pretend: Her adorable stuffed animals are the patients, and Dad steps in as the "vet." Just in time for the kids' covid vaccine -- and relevant to any pediatric shot -- Maxine's Critters Get the Vaccine Jitters will delight children ages 5 and under who face this understandable fear. No need to be grouchy about this little ouchy!" --Grades K-1Ages 3 to 6
Subjects: Fiction.; Toys; Vaccination; Vaccines; Jouets; Vaccination; Vaccins;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Wind chimes and whirligigs / by Schwarz, Renée.(CARDINAL)538433;
Provides instructions, using simple tools and materials found around the house, for making such wind-powered items as a whirli-bird, spiderweb, flutterfly, and wind dragon.
Subjects: Windchimes; Whirligigs; Handicraft; Carillon à vent; Moulins à vent (Jouets); Artisanat;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 9
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