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Iqbal and his ingenious idea: how a science project helps one family and the planet (CitizenKid)
Par Rebecca Green, Elizabeth Suneby. 2018
When his mother is forced to cook indoors due to the monsoon season in Bangladesh, young Iqbal decides the school…
district's science fair is the perfect time to create a stove that doesn't produce smoke and harmful fumes. For grades 2-4. 2018La casa de los veinte mil libros
Par Sasha Abramsky. 2016
A journalist recreates the singular world of his grandparents' house in London. Chimen and Miriam Abramsky amassed an extensive collection…
of socialist literature and Jewish history, and they frequently held large gatherings to bring together influential thinkers, including Eric Hobsbawm and Isaiah Berlin. Spanish language. 2016Gifted: a novel
Par John Daniel. 2017
A chance encounter with an old lover in a bar leads Henry to relate his story of coming-of-age in rural…
western Oregon. After his mother passes away, he and his dad must figure out their relationship. Some violence, some strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017Everybody cooks rice (Millbrook Picture Books)
Par Norah Dooley, Peter J. Thornton. 1991
It's dinnertime, and Carrie's mom sends her into their culturally diverse neighborhood to search for her missing brother, Anthony. Carrie…
discovers that every house she visits cooks with rice. Includes recipes. For grades K-3. 1991Skinny bitch in love (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Kim Barnouin. 2013
After vegan sous chef Clementine Cooper is sabotaged at work and blacklisted, she dreams of opening her own restaurant by…
her apartment. When the coveted space is snapped up for a steakhouse by wealthy Zach Jeffries, sparks of all kinds fly. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2013Marvel Comics: the untold story
Par Sean Howe. 2012
Former Entertainment Weekly editor details the history of Marvel Comics--home to Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and other superheroes--from the…
early 1960s to the twenty-first century. Describes the personalities behind the brand's success, including writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Young adult appeal. Some strong language. 2012Celui qui reste: lettre à une amie disparue
Par Stéphane Garneau. 2021
Cette lettre à une amie disparue est l'histoire d'un homme qui a vécu une triste succession de deuils. Aujourd'hui, s'il…
est en mesure d'en faire le récit, c'est qu'il a compris que, avec le passage du temps, arrivera un moment où les morts seront plus nombreux que les vivantsWaiting for the owl's call (Tales of the world : Afghanistan)
Par Gloria Whelan, Pascal Milelli. 2009
A young Turkoman girl spends her days hand-making rugs while wishing she could attend school. Includes author's note about exploitation…
of children in the carpet-making industry in Middle Eastern countries. For grades 4-7. 2009Work rules!: insights from inside Google that will transform how you live and lead
Par Laszlo Bock. 2015
Laszlo Bock, head of the People Operations at Google, says "We spend more time working than doing anything else in…
life. It's not right that the experience of work should be so demotivating and dehumanizing." Bock believes in striking a balance between creativity and structure that can lead to success in quality of life as well as market share. He wants people to reawaken the joy in what they doTo market, to market
Par Nikki McClure. 2011
Five skies: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw It Coming
Par Paul Hawken, Ron Carlson. 2007
Three men share their life stories while working on a construction project in Idaho. Carpenter Arthur Key, who left California…
after a betrayal, and Ronnie Panelli, charming but shiftless, are led by ranch foreman Darwin Gallegos--angry at man, God, and life. Strong language. 2007The waters of Kronos: Internet Prophets, Private Profits, and the Costs to Community
Par Conrad Richter, Nathan Newman. 2002
Semiautobiographical novel in which John Donner journeys to the town of his youth, Unionville, a Pennsylvania Dutch mining town now…
submerged by the waters of the dammed Kronos River. John's compulsion to reconnect with his past evokes reflections on the power of memory and familial bonds. National Book Award. 1960The traveler's gift: seven decisions that determine personal success
Par Andy Andrews. 2002
Life looks bleak to forty-six-year-old David Ponder, who has lost his job and sense of purpose. Seven time-travel experiences impart…
motivational lessons that encourage David to change his attitude and gain a second chance at a worthwhile life. Bestseller. 2002Merry Christmas, everywhere! (Holidays Everywhere! Ser.)
Par Arlene Erlbach, Sharon Lane Holm, Herb Erlbach. 2002
Brief descriptions of Christmas traditions from twenty countries around the world. Presents regional forms of the Merry Christmas greeting, interesting…
facts about different holiday celebrations, and local crafts and recipes for family fun. For grades 3-6. 2002101 best home businesses: New Edition of the Classic Home Business
Par Dan Ramsey. 2001
Brief suggestions on businesses that can be operated out of one's own home. Discusses basic job descriptions, skills and equipment…
needed, target audiences, and money matters. Includes examples and case studies. 2001The measure of her powers: an M.F.K. Fisher reader
Par M. F. K Fisher, M. F. K. Fisher, Dominique Gioia. 1999
Tales of food, travel, and reminiscence selected from Fisher's publications during sixty years of writing. In "The Lemming to the…
Sea," Fisher tells of the Frenchman who fell in love with her across the dining room, watching as she sat alone eating so thoughtfully and voluptuously. Some strong language. 1999Honest pretzels: and 64 other amazing recipes for cooks ages 8 & up
Par Mollie Katzen. 1999
Collection of recipes advocating an adult-child team approach, with the children being in charge. Offers an opportunity for kids to…
participate in the cooking process, while learning safety tips and a little math and science along the way. Includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999The 50 best (and worst) business deals of all time
Par Michael Craig. 2000
Uses case studies of fifty successful mega-deals--from the 1624 purchase of Manhattan to the year 2000 proposed merger of AOL…
and Time Warner--to illustrate ten rules for successful business negotiations. Advises thinking clearly, focusing on strengths, being innovative, and helping disadvantaged people. 2000Bubblemania: The Chewy History of Bubble Gum
Par Lee Wardlaw, Lee Wardlow. 1997
Presents the history of chewing gum from the early varieties of two thousand years ago to the discovery of bubble…
gum in 1928. Describes the subsequent gum industry. Includes chapters on chewing etiquette, tips for blowing big bubbles, and tips for removing gum from places it should not be, like your shoes, clothes, or hair. For grades 4-7Tomatoes, potatoes, corn, and beans: how the foods of the Americas changed eating around the world
Par Sylvia A Johnson, Sylvia A. Johnson. 1997
Traces Europe's discovery and adoption of foods that were unique to the Americas before explorers landed in the New World.…
Discusses corn, tomatoes, chocolate, and other American staples, describing their history, economic significance, and uses in their adoptive cultures. For grades 6-9