Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
2022 Audie Awards
Black History Month: Exploring Musical Roots
Music as Community: Marginalized Voices
Rogue Reads 2022-23 Selections
Black History Month: Exploring Musical Roots
Music as Community: Marginalized Voices
Rogue Reads 2022-23 Selections
Description
New York Times bestselling Music Is History combines Questloveâs deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty yearsânow in paperback
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach...
Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapes, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach...
Author
Language
Español
Description
« Si respiras, necesitas leer este libro. » Wallace Nichols « Un libro transformador que va a cambiar completamente la manera en la que pensamos en nuestro cuerpo y nuestra mente. » Joshua Foer
¿Sabías que de las 5.400 especies de mamíferos somos la única que tiene los dientes torcidos? Hace 150 años el ser humano dejó de masticar, y con ello no solo se inició un proceso de deformación de nuestras mandíbulas, sino que empezamos a...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
How has the place we live in changed, developed, and grown over the centuries? That is the basic question local historians seek to answer. The answer is to be found in the sources of information that previous generations have left us. The records of parish, county, and diocesan administration, of the courts, of the national government, and of private estates, all have something to tell us about the history of the locality we are interested in. So...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"If you have trouble distinguishing the verbs imitate and emulate, the relative pronouns that and which, or the adjectives pliant, pliable, and supple, never fear--How to Tell Fate from Destiny is here to help! With more than 500 headwords, the book is replete with advice on how to differentiate commonly confused words and steer clear of verbal trouble"--
Author
Language
English
Description
Many wine drinkers wish they knew more without having to understand every nuance or go to expensive wine tastings. In her new book, Jancis Robinson, the leading international authority on wine, grants the wishes of would-be wine experts the world over. With The 24-Hour Wine Expert, anyone can learn all that is really important about wine in a single day. In her pithy, approachable, comprehensive guide, Robinson shares her expertise with
...Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
For fans of “The Midnight Library” and “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”, this charming Japanese novel shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a reader's life.
What are you looking for?
This is the famous question routinely asked by Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. Like most librarians, Komachi has read every book lining her shelves, but she also has the unique ability to read the souls of her library guests. For...
9) Growing under cover: techniques for a more productive, weather-resistant, pest-free vegetable garden
Author
Language
English
Description
"Niki Jabbour shows how to use row covers, shade cloth, low tunnels, cold frames, hoophouses, and other protective structures to create controlled growing spaces for vegetables to thrive"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
ESPN personality and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg (Got Your Number) again partners with mega-producer Hembo to help you win every sports debate by answering the top 100 questions on every fan's mind.
Sports fandom can bring us together like almost nothing else in today's world. Still, that doesn't mean everyone has to agree. In fact, nothing is better than a healthy debate about any and every element of sports with friends, family,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Challenge yourself, challenge your friends. Or make it official and host a night of fun, enlightening, and hilarious trivia. The pub quiz is a cultural institution, and bartender Austin Rogers is singularly good at it, not only as the long-time host of a hugely popular New York City quiz night, but also as a 12-time Jeopardy! champion whose earnings of over $400,000 are the seventh highest in the show's history. He knows a whole of just about everything,...
Author
Language
English
Description
A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit, 2nd Edition is a brand new, up-to-date edition of the critically acclaimed handbook covering all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners.
Author Lucile C. Moore, Ph.D., provides pet rabbit owners with valuable information about the total care of their pet. Part one tells owners just what to expect from their new member of the family and gives...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dive deep into the realms of moral philosophy with the timeless classic, "The Critique of Practical Reason" by Immanuel Kant, now available as a convenient ebook. This seminal work, first published in 1788, continues to influence philosophical thought and ethical discourse to this day. In this compelling treatise, Kant explores the foundations of morality, the concept of free will, and the role of autonomy in crafting a meaningful life.
Through his...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman's best-selling Anatomy series. She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short-order egg lingo and a mouthwatering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes - and what we dip them in. Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This handy guide is designed to assist insurance agents and consumers by explaining these complicated and confusing terms in jargon-free language. More than 2,000 complicated terms are defined in easy to understand language. No category health, life, automobile, homeowners, renter s, or workers compensation is overlooked. The terms are listed in alphabetical order so you can easily find what you need to know and begin to feel more confident when dealing...
17) The encyclopedia of the weird and wonderful: curious and incredible facts that will blow your mind
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discover a plethora of intriguing and entertaining facts from archaeology and history-brought to life with clever illustrations and full-color and design.
In “The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful”, TikTok educator and Youtuber Milo Rossi presents an assortment of funny and detailed anecdotes of some of the more quotidian mysteries of life, such as:
• Why do people wear wedding bands on their left hand?
• What stew can you eat today...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From lauded cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death, a bible for everything you need to know about cheese
For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells, unusual textures, exotic names, and rules for serving. Where should a neophyte begin?
From evangelist cheesemonger Erika Kubick, this comprehensive book guides readers to become confident connoisseurs...
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Jackson County Oregon can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request