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2 audio discs (2 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Dog lovers will delight in these stories of the sometimes imperfect, always endearing canine companions with which people share their lives. These long and short, straight and curly tales of animals and their devoted human friends are comical, touching, and ultimately unforgettable.
3) Babbitt
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English
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Describes the life of an aggressive, prosperous realtor, reflecting an image of middle-class America.
4) First ladies
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3 audio discs (3.5 hr.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
While the role of the First Lady has changed dramatically over the course of the nation's history, one thing remains constant-- Americans have always been fascinated by the wives of the Presidents. This collection features in-depth profiles of many of our beloved, inspiring, and, occasionally, enigmatic First Ladies.
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1 audio disc (approximately 63 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
A collection of material from the radio call-in show, nominally about car problems, usually involving an interesting side story, and always treated with humor by Click & Clack, the Tappet Brothers. Includes Morley Safer from 60 minutes and space shuttle astronaut John Grunsfeld.
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xv, 334 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Turning the Tables, launched in 2017, has revolutionized recognition of female artists, whether it be in best album lists or in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This volume brings this impressive reshaping to the page and includes material from more than fifty years of NPR's coverage plus newly commissioned work. A must-have for music fans, songwriters, feminist historians, and those interested in how artists think and work, including information on...
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1 videodisc (approximately 3 hrs., 21 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Join host Ira Glass and his company, as they bring a different theme to life each week, in the format of the popular Chicago radio show by the same name. In Escape, teenage boys in Philadelphia impress girls using a mode of transportation obsolete in their neighborhood since the 19th century, and a young man's fight for independence from his mother is complicated by some very specialized circumstances. In Two wars, we learn about two foreigners in...
Physical Desc
2 audio discs (2 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
Description
Looking for an alternative to the seriously reliable, soothing yet informative sound of NPR? Try NPR! Prepare to be surprised by this collection of unbelievable news, bloopers, and interviews with some of the funniest personalities on the planet. The time honored tradition of hoax stories that NPR airs every April 1st brings exploding maple trees in Maine, talking dogs in Ohio, farm raised whales in Illinois, and bubbling cheese springs in Wisconsin.
National...
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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An investigation into FEMA's failure to provide adequate relief in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017. Looks at the role Wall Street and a debt crisis fueled by the U.S. government have played in Puerto Rico's ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis.
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1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Looks into reasons why despite billions of dollars going into subsidized housing for the poor, many in need experience difficulty acquiring adequate housing. Explores racial inequality in the housing market.