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How to prevent the next pandemic / by Gates, Bill,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they're also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from COVID-19, explains the science of fighting pandemics, and suggests what all of us can do to help prevent another one. Given the worldwide success of How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (which debuted at #1 on the New York Times best seller list), Gates is more respected than ever for his approach to solving the world's biggest challenges"--
Subjects: COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-; Pandemics;
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Killing the witches : the horror of Salem, Massachusetts / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.; Dugard, Martin,author.;
"With over 19 million copies in print and a remarkable record of #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers, Bill O'Reilly's Killing series is the most popular series of narrative histories in the world. Killing the Witches revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. What began as a mysterious affliction of two young girls who suffered violent fits and exhibited strange behavior soon spread to other young women. Rumors of demonic possession and witchcraft consumed Salem. Soon three women were arrested under suspicion of being witches--but as the hysteria spread, more than 200 people were accused. Thirty were found guilty, twenty were executed, and others died in jail or their lives were ruined. What really happened in Salem? Killing the Witches tells the horrifying story of a colonial town's madness, offering the historical context of similar episodes of community mania during that time, and exploring the evidence that emerged in the Salem trials, in contemporary accounts, and in subsequent investigations. The result is a compulsively readable book about good, evil, and how fear can overwhelm fact and reason"--
Subjects: Trials (Witchcraft); Witches;
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Killing the legends : the lethal danger of celebrity / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.; Dugard, Martin,author.;
"The King is dead. The Walrus is shot. The Greatest is no more. Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three icons changed not only the worlds of music, film, and sports, but the world itself. Their faces were known everywhere, in every nation, across every culture. And their stories became larger than life-until their lives spun out of control at the hands of those they most trusted. In Killing the Legends, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of three of the most famous people of the 20th century. Each experienced immense success, then failures that forced them to change; each faced the challenge of growing old in fields that privilege youth; and finally, each became isolated, cocooned by wealth butvulnerable to the demands of those in their innermost circles. Dramatic, insightful, and immensely entertaining, Killing the Legends is the twelfth book in O'Reilly and Dugard's Killing series: the most popular series of narrative history books in the world, with more than 18 million copies in print"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016.; Lennon, John, 1940-1980.; Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977.; Boxers (Sports); Celebrities; Rock musicians;
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The United States of Trump : how the President really sees America / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.;
"A rare, insider's look at the life of Donald Trump from the bestselling author of the Killing series, based on exclusive interview material and deep research. Readers around the world have been enthralled by journalist and New York Times bestselling author Bill O'Reilly's Killing series-riveting works of nonfiction that explore the most famous events in history. Now O'Reilly turns his razor-sharp observations to his most compelling subject thus far-President Donald J. Trump. In this thrilling narrative, O'Reilly blends primary, never-before-released interview material with a history that recounts Trump's childhood and family and the factors from his life and career that forged the worldview that the president of the United States has taken to the White House. Not a partisan pro-Trump or anti-Trump book, this is an up-to-the-minute, intimate view of the man and his sphere of influence-of "how Donald Trump's view of America was formed, and how it has changed since he became the most powerful person in the world"- from a writer who has known the president for thirty years. This is an unprecedented, gripping account of the life of a sitting president as he makes history. As the author will tell you, "If you want some insight into the most unlikely political phenomenon of our lifetimes, you'll get it here.""--
Subjects: Biographies.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Presidents; Presidents; United States;
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Confronting the presidents : no spin assessments from Washington to Biden / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.; Dugard, Martin,author.;
"Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways. The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother. In Confronting the Presidents, O'Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements-or lack thereof. Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals? Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history? Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn't have much impact? How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today? And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren't working-or even sometimes when they are? These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents. Written with O'Reilly and Dugard's signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all readers of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Executive power; Political leadership; Presidents; Presidents;
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Oso panda, oso panda, qu v̌es ah /̕ by Martin, Bill,1916-2004.; Carle, Eric.; Mlawer, Teresa.;
Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Endangered species; Animals;
© 2009, c2008., H. Holt,
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Source code : my beginnings / by Gates, Bill,1955-author.;
"The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age The business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed the way the world works and lives; the billionaire many times over who turned his attention to philanthropic pursuits to address climate change, global health, and U.S. education. Source Code is not about Microsoft or the Gates Foundation or the future of technology. It's the human, personal story of how Bill Gates became who he is today: his childhood, his early passions and pursuits. It's the story of his principled grandmother and ambitious parents, his first deep friendships and the sudden death of his best friend; of his struggles to fit in and his discovery of a world of coding and computers in the dawn of a new era; of embarking in his early teens on a path that took him from midnight escapades at a nearby computer center to his college dorm room, where he sparked a revolution that would change the world. Bill Gates tells this, his own story, for the first time: wise, warm, revealing, it's a fascinating portrait of an American life"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Gates, Bill, 1955-; Businesspeople; Computer scientists; Philanthropists;
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Bill & Ted's excellent adventure [videorecording] / by Barron, Robert,actor.; Bock, Larry,editor of moving image work.; Camilleri, Terry,1949-actor.; Carlin, George,actor.; Casey, Bernie,actor.; David, Clifford,1932-actor.; Herek, Stephen,film director.; Kroopf, Scott,film producer.; Matheson, Chris,screenwriter.; Murphey, Michael S.,film producer.; Newman, David,1954-composer.; Rand, Patrick,editor of moving image work.; Reeves, Keanu,actor.; Shor, Dan,actor.; Shurstedt, Timothy,1949-director of photography.; Soisson, Joel,film producer.; Solomon, Ed,screenwriter.; Steedman, Tony,1927-2001,actor.; Wiedlin, Jane,actor.; Winter, Alex,1965-actor.; Interscope Communications (Firm),production company.; MGM Home Entertainment Inc.,film distributor.; Nelson Entertainment (Firm),presenter.;
Original score by David Newman; director of photography, Timothy Shurstedt ; editors, Larry Bock, Patrick Rand.Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Bernie Casey, Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman, Robert Barron, Jane Wiedlin, David Clifford.Screwball comedy about two high school students who face a difficult history exam. With the help of a time-traveling messenger they round up some historical heavyweights for their class project.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Time travel; High school students; High schools;
For private home use only.
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Brown bear & friends [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Martin, Bill,1916-2004; Carle, Eric;
Read by Gwyneth Paltrow.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.The much-loved preschool classic and three other bear stories, beautifully brought to life in audio form. Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle's classic Bear books have been a hit with children for many generations and have sold more than 11 million copies. This wonderful compilation brings together the beloved first three Bear books - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? - and includes the newest addition, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?. The compilation also features sections read in Spanish. The stories are read with warmth and humor by Academy Award-winning actress and mother Gwyneth Paltrow. This audio book includes a bonus interview with the author.Ages 2 to 5.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Endangered species; Animals; Stories in rhyme.; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Bill & Ted face the music [videorecording] / by Kid Cudi,1984-actor.; Bell, Jillian,1984-actor.; Bennett, Beck,1984-actor.; Carrigan, Anthony,1983-actor.; Hayes, Erinn,1976-actor.; Lundy-Paine, Brigette,1994-actor.; Mays, Jayma,1979-actor.; Parisot, Dean,film director.; Reeves, Keanu,actor.; Schaal, Kristen,actor.; Taylor, Holland,actor.; Weaving, Samara,1992-actor.; Winter, Alex,1965-actor.; Videoville Showtime,publisher.;
Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-paine, Kid Cudi, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Jillian Bell, Holland Taylor, Beck Bennett.A visitor from the future tells best friends Bill and Ted that one of their songs can save life as they know it and bring harmony to the universe.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some language.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Buddy films.; Best friends; Rock musicians; Songs; Time travel;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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