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You don't know us negroes and other essays / [electronic resource]. by Hurston, Zora Neale.;
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM: Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Marie Claire, The Seattle Times, Lit Hub, Bustle, and New York Magazine's Vulture Introduction by New York Times bestselling author Henry Louis Gates Jr. Spanning more than 35 years of work, the first comprehensive collection of essays, criticism, and articles by the legendary author of the Harlem Renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston, showcasing the evolution of her distinctive style as an archivist and author. "One of the greatest writers of our time."—Toni Morrison You Don't Know Us Negroes is the quintessential gathering of provocative essays from one of the world's most celebrated writers, Zora Neale Hurston. Spanning more than three decades and penned during the backdrop of the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, Montgomery bus boycott, desegregation of the military, and school integration, Hurston's writing articulates the beauty and authenticity of Black life as only she could. Collectively, these essays showcase the roles enslavement and Jim Crow have played in intensifying Black people's inner lives and culture rather than destroying it. She argues that in the process of surviving, Black people re-interpreted every aspect of American culture—"modif[ying] the language, mode of food preparation, practice of medicine, and most certainly religion." White supremacy prevents the world from seeing or completely recognizing Black people in their full humanity and Hurston made it her job to lift the veil and reveal the heart and soul of the race. These pages reflect Hurston as the controversial figure she was—someone who stated that feminism is a mirage and that the integration of schools did not necessarily improve the education of Black students. Also covered is the sensational trial of Ruby McCollum, a wealthy Black woman convicted in 1952 for killing her lover, a white doctor. Demonstrating the breadth of this revered and influential writer's work, You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays is an invaluable chronicle of a writer's development and a window into her world and mind.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.;
© 2022.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=6197109 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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What if? : [electronic resource] : serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions. by Munroe, Randall.; Wheaton, Wil.;
Narrator: Wil Wheaton.From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd comes this hilarious and informative book of answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe's iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following. Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent of the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there were a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.The book features new and never-before-answered questions, along with updated and expanded versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website. What If? will be required reading for xkcd fans and anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 186033 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Humor (Nonfiction).;
© 2014., Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Buck 50 Productions, LLC,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=202075&titleID=1903935 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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Yes please [electronic resource]. by Poehler, Amy.; Poehler, Amy.;
Narrator: Amy Poehler.Amy Poehler is hosting a dinner party and you're invited! Welcome to the audiobook edition of Amy Poehler's Yes Please. The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy's parents - Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. Also included? A one night only live performance at Poehler's Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Hear Amy read a chapter live in front of a young and attractive Los Angeles audience. While listening to Yes Please, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll become convinced that your phone is trying to kill you. Don't miss this collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, lists, and haikus from the mind of one of our most beloved entertainers. Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 211524 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Essays.; Humor (Nonfiction).;
© 2014., HarperAudio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=202075&titleID=1994654 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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Dear Evan Hansen [electronic resource]. by Levenson, Steven.;
An original musical that explores the poignant desire for human connection in the tumultuous life of one young man. Evan is shy, lonely, and bullied for it - teeming with the irrepressible emotions all too familiar with anyone who's ever been a teenager. After a tragedy strikes, Evan's life suddenly gets turned around, but is it ultimately for the better?Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Music.;
© 2017.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3198326 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band--greatest hits 2 (songbook) / [electronic resource]. by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.;
(Guitar Recorded Versions). The All Music Guides critiques this CD as even better than the first! Our matching songbook contains notes and tab for 16 more of his best: Beautiful Loser * Chances Are * The Fire Down Below * Fire Lake * Her Strut * Katmandu * Rock and Roll Never Forgets * Satisfied * Shame on the Moon * Sunspot Baby * Understanding * and more.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Music.;
© 2004.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3060581 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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Fodor's Florida 2015 / [electronic resource]. by Fodor's.;
Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Florida, including Miami's Art Deco District, Orlando's theme parks, and the Gulf Coast's tempting beaches. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from St. Augustine to the Florida Keys PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on spring training and the Everglades VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your tripRequires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 26481 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Travel.;
© 2014., Fodor's,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1741039 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Fodor's New York City 2015 / [electronic resource]. by Fodor's.;
Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of New York, including exhilarating sights, world-renowned museums, fabulous boutiques, and tempting restaurants. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the Brooklyn Bridge to Broadway PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on Central Park and Ground Zero VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your tripRequires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 16434 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Travel.;
© 2014., Fodor's,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1556621 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2015 : [electronic resource] : With Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis. by Fodor's.;
Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Washington, D.C., including world-famous monuments, amazing museums, trendy shops, and tempting restaurants. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the White House to Georgetown PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on the Mall and the Capitol VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your tripRequires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 15620 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Travel.;
© 2014., Fodor's,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1746012 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Baseline shift : [electronic resource] : Untold stories of women in graphic design history. by Levit, Briar.;
Baseline Shift captures the untold stories of women across time who used graphic design to earn a living while changing the world. Baseline Shift centers diverse women across backgrounds whose work has shaped, shifted, and formed graphic design as we know it today. From an interdisciplinary book designer and calligrapher during Harlem's Renaissance, to the invisible drafters of Monotype's drawing office, the women represented here include auteurs, advocates for social justice, and creators ahead of their time. The fifteen essays in this illustrated collection come from contributors with a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Baseline Shift is essential reading for students and practitioners of graphic design, as well as anyone with an interest in women's history.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Art.;
© 2021.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=6246055 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Explorer's Guides Michigan's Upper Peninsula : A Great Destination / by Westervelt, Amy.;
At the intersection of Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron is one of America's best-kept secrets: Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Westervelt's friendly and knowledgeable advice points you to secret waterfalls, breathtaking vistas, excellent trout-fishing, romantic dinner spots, and the best hot pasties in the U.P. It's like having a Yooper travel companion! Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Travel.;
© 2015.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=2336725 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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