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1) Devil's day
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Large print edition.
Physical Desc
449 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Every autumn, John Pentecost returns to the Lancashire farm where he grew up to help gather the sheep from the moors. Generally, very little changes in the Briardale Valley, but this year things are different. His grandfather--known to everyone as the Gaffer--has died and John's new wife, Katherine, is accompanying him for the first time. Every year, the Gaffer would redraw the boundary lines of the village, with pen and paper but also through the...
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books/Collins
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
xv, 334 pages : maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
An accessible history of how each of the fifty United States obtained their unique shapes offers insight into such topics as the super-sized geography of Texas, Oklahoma's panhandle, and Maryland's unusual layout.
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
247 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A former agent for the U.S. Border Patrol describes his upbringing as the son of a park ranger and grandson of a Mexican immigrant, who upon joining the Border Patrol encountered the violence and political rhetoric that overshadows life for both migrants and the police.
Author
Series
Publisher
Elizabeth Cole
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) color illustrations; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Nick often felt uncomfortable in situations where his personal space was being violated. He was upset and did not know how to react appropriately. Fortunately, his parents taught him about personal space and body boundaries. He learned ways to keep safe and be respectful while interacting with adults and other children. Learn about personal safety rules along with Nick, and become more confident and cheerful.
Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
11th edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Neighbor Law is a plain-English guide to the laws behind common neighbor disputes. Filled with tips on how to solve problems and restore good neighbor relations, this practical book helps readers learn to deal with: noisy neighbors, trees that hang over a property line, blocked views, unclear boundary lines, high, unsightly, or deteriorating fences, dangers to children ("attractive nuisances"), problems with neighboring businesses, and other common...