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Silent spring revolution : John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the great environmental awakening / by Brinkley, Douglas,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 705-819) and index.Acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley chronicles in vivid detail how the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring - and Carson's close partnership with President John F. Kennedy and his administration - launched the modern environmental movement. With Silent Spring Revolution, Brinkley thrillingly caps an arc of work exploring the 20th century histories of the Presidency and ecological awareness in the US, how we moved from the conservation imperatives of Theodore Roosevelt to today's intentional activism is a twisty tale of fits and starts, politics, money, villains, and heroes. Brinkley pays tribute to those who combated the mauling of the natural world in the Long Sixties: Rachel Carson (a marine biologist and author), David Brower (director of the Sierra Club), Barry Commoner (an environmental justice advocate), Coretta Scott King (an antinuclear activist), Stewart Udall (the secretary of the interior), William O. Douglas (Supreme Court justice), Cesar Chavez (a labor organizer), and other crusaders are profiled with verve and insight. With the United States grappling with climate change and resource exhaustion, this meticulously researched and deftly written book reminds us that a new generation of twenty-first-century environmentalists can save the planet from ruin.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964.; Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.; Conservationists; Environmentalism; Environmentalists;
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The wish list / by Major, Michelle,author.; container of (work):Major, Michelle.Lot like Christmas.;
The estranged Carlyle sisters, called back to Magnolia when their self-absorbed, best-selling author mother suffers a stroke, discover they have more in common than their shared past as they rediscover the gift of family during the holidays.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Families; Man-woman relationships; Mothers and daughters; Sisters;
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Milk Street backroads Italy : finding Italy's forgotten recipes / by Kimball, Christopher,author.; Card, Matthew,author,editor.; Clark, Kevin,contributor.; Cox, Jennifer Baldino,1972-contributor.; Hassan, Hisham Ali,contributor.; Hattabaugh, Rose,contributor.; Hill, Courtney(Cookbook author),contributor.; Hirsch, J. M.,author,author.; Locke, Michelle,author,editor.; Martin, Wes,contributor.; Smolin, Ari,author,editor.; Unger, Diane,contributor.; Warde-Jones, Christopher,photographer.; Yanagihara, Dawn,author,editor.;
"Forget everything you thought you knew about Italian cooking. In Italy, cooks throw away their garlic cloves, don't stir their polenta, make massive meatballs that are tender and light, and never hover over their pans of risotto. True Italian cooking is simple, surprising, and so much more interesting than what we commonly believe. Backroads Italy gives readers a seat at the table with cooks across Italy who share the real recipes for the foods we love, as well as the stories of the people, places, and ingredients behind them. After years scouring Italy from Lombardia to Calabria and from Sardinia to Sicily in search of fresh takes on classic recipes, the Milk Street team challenges our assumptions about Italian food, covering both traditional favorites and new to you finds. You'll learn about the real fettucine Alfredo -- which never includes cream -- to the perfect torta Barozzi, which has drawn crowds to a Modena pastry shop for nearly 140 years, to unexpected ingredients like fermented chili paste. Along with these exclusive recipes, this comprehensive guide to true Italian cooking includes approachable basics, such as sauces, from scratch pastas, and a list of everything you need on hand for a well stocked pantry"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, Italian.;
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Social anxiety for dummies / by Johnson, Laura L. C.,author.;
About 40 million Americans will experience some form of social anxiety at some point this year. Social anxiety is very common but, unfortunately, many of the people experiencing it don't understand as much as they could about this mental health condition. In Social Anxiety For Dummies, Dr. Laura Johnson unpacks and explains the basics of social anxiety, including what it is, how different people experience it, how common it is, how it manifests in various situations, and how you can begin addressing its most distressing symptoms.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Anxiety disorders.; Anxiety.; Stress management.;
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The pocket guide to neurodiversity / by Aherne, Daniel,author.; Stringer, Tim,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-121) and index.A simple, accessible guide to neurodiversity, unpacking the four main diagnoses of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory.
Subjects: Neurodiversity.;
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Real food for pregnancy : the science and wisdom of optimal prenatal nutrition / by Nichols, Lily,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-323).In Real Food for Pregnancy, specialist in prenatal nutrition, Lily Nichols, outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence that supports a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health. Includes meal plans and recipes.
Subjects: Recipes.; Fetus; Food.; Mothers; Nutrition.; Pregnancy; Pregnancy.; Pregnant women; Prenatal care.;
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Online addiction / by Wroble, Susan.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Protect Yourself Online examines the risks and benefits of using the internet today. Readers will learn the history of important online issues, the warning signs of common online dangers, and the ways in which they can get online safely and responsibly"--Provided by publisher.Grades 7-9.LSC
Subjects: Internet addiction; Internet and children;
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Bryant & May. by Fowler, Christopher,author.;
"When a prominent politician is crushed by a fruit van making a delivery, the singular team of Arthur Bryant and John May overcome insurmountable odds to reunite the PCU and solve the case in the brainy new mystery from acclaimed author Christopher Fowler. On a spring morning in London's Strand, the Speaker of the House of Commons is accidentally killed by a van unloading oranges and lemons for the annual St. Clement Danes festival. It's an absurd way to die, but the government is more interested in investigating the Speaker's state of mind just prior to his accident. The task is given to the Peculiar Crimes Unit--the only problem being that the unit no longer exists. Its Chief, Raymond Land, is tending his daffodils on the Isle of Wight and senior detectives Arthur Bryant and John May are out of commission; May is undergoing surgery for a bullet wound and Bryant has been missing for a month. What's more, the old unit in King's Cross is being turned into a vegetarian tapas bar. Against impossible odds, the team is reassembled and once again what should have been a simple case becomes a lunatic farrago involving arson, suicide, magicians, academics and a race to catch a killer with a master plan involving London churches. Joining their team this time is Sidney, a young woman with no previous experience, plenty of attitude--and a surprising secret"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bryant, Arthur (Fictitious character); May, John (Fictitious character); Police; Murder;
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The last queen / by Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee,1956-author.;
"In this dazzling historical novel, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable true story of Jindan, who rose from daughter of the royal kennel keeper to become the last reigning queen of India's Sikh Empire. Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen--and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, unexpected rose to the throne, Jindan assumed the regency, transforming herself into a warrior ruler, determined to protect her people and her son's heritage from the encroaching British Empire. Defying tradition, she stepped out of the zenana, cast aside the veil and conducted state business in public. Addressing her Khalsa troops herself, she inspired her men in two wars against the 'firangs'. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British, fearing an uprising, robbed the rebel queen of everything she had, including her son. She was imprisoned and exiled. But that did not crush her indomitable will. An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, and a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, one whose story cries out to be told, an inspiration for our times."--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Queens;
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The risks of social media / by Ungvarsky, Janine.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Kala's story -- What are the risks of social media? -- Social media makes the news -- Looking out for trouble online -- Protecting yourself on social media."Protect Yourself Online examines the risks and benefits of using the internet today. Readers will learn the history of important online issues, the warning signs of common online dangers, and the ways in which they can get online safely and responsibly"--Provided by publisher.Grades 7-9LSC
Subjects: Social media; Cyberbullying; Internet and children;
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