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English
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"For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, a charming, internationally bestselling Japanese novel about how the perfect book recommendation can change a readers' life. What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother...
Author
Publisher
Waterbird Books
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Mr. Wiggle describes, in rhyming text and illustrations, the library's reference section and explores dictionaries, thesauri, almanacs, encyclopedias, and atlases to find out what each one is about and how they can help him when he's looking for answers.
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Publishers Group West
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Every day, Jeeves receives millions of questions at Ask.com. From this incredible storehouse of inquiries, authors Jack Mingo and Erin Barrett have selected the most intriguing to answer in a book that is as witty and informative as the Internet butler himself.
5) Reptile
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom."--
Author
Publisher
Tin House Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A Key to Treehouse Living is the adventure of William Tyce, a boy without parents, who grows up near a river in the rural Midwest. In a glossary-style list, he imparts his particular wisdom on subjects ranging from Asphalt Paths, Betta, Fish, and Mullet to Mortland Betrayal, Nihilism and revelation.
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This encyclopedia highlights more than 50 different cats. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult cats and kittens, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds. " -- Amazon.
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds." -- Amazon.
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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn the stages of a reference interview and the behaviors necessary to conduct a successful reference interview. Produced with a content committee of reference librarians and trainers. The program also discusses the unique challenges of online reference interviews. "Although an online reference interview is a lot like that done in-person, the librarian needs to be also be able to emulate the unseen visual cues while conveying a sense of personality,"...
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Publisher
Castle Point Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn the facts! In Wombats Poop Cubes, you will encounter some of the most unbelievable, entertaining, and no-frills factoids ever. Each page features a fact broken down into just three words. Why? Because gimmicks are great, and so is getting to the point. If you crave more information beyond those three special words, check out the full backstory alongside the fact. Fill that brain of yours with memorable gems of truth to learn hundreds of new...
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Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"30 quick-to-knit projects for babies newborn to 24 months, each expertly designed and fast and fun to make. Included are hats, socks and booties, sweaters, blankets, and more adorable items for baby. Chapters are divided according to the approximate time to knit. Insta-Knits for Baby is your go-to resource for all those last-minute baby gift ideas!"--
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Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Provides basic consumer health information about the elements of physical fitness, along with the various types of exercises, tips for starting and maintaining an exercise program, and strategies for avoiding injuries. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Journey to Launch podcaster Souffrant debuts with a sound program for achieving financial independence, which she defines as being able to live on the "money you've accumulated in your investment accounts... indefinitely." Her five-step program involves figuring out "what your bills and liabilities are in comparison to what you're earning," paying off most debts, establishing an emergency fund, "investing consistently and growing your assets," and...
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Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The encyclopedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. Adults cleared their shelves in the belief that everything that was explainable was now effortlessly...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The author shares her best tips and tricks for breaking out of your comfort zone and experiencing the world with your kids. Along with how to pack, plan, and budget, she offers her best advice for surviving a plane ride with a toddler, tackling jet lag and naptimes, and finding childcare abroad. Includes 50 itineraries to destinations around the globe.--Adapted from back cover.
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Use the appeal characteristics to help your patrons find the book that is most appropriate for them. You will also learn how to use the "Quick Dip" in order to learn about a book without reading it. "People love to talk about the books that they read," according to this excellent readers - advisory instructional. Recommended for professional library collections."- Booklist.
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