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Are we there yet? : how humans find their way / by Birmingham, Maria.; Shannon, Drew,1988-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Travel; Navigation; Transportation;
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Scary stories to tell in the dark / by Schwartz, Alvin,1927-1992.; Gammell, Stephen.;
Includes bibliographical references.The big toe -- The walk -- "What do you come for?" -- Me tie dough-ty walker! -- A man who lived in Leeds -- Old woman all skin and bone -- The thing -- Cold as clay -- The white wolf -- The haunted house -- The guests -- The hearse song -- The girl who stood on a grave -- A new horse -- Alligators -- Room for one more -- The Wendigo -- The dead man's brains -- "May I carry your basket?" -- The hook -- The white satin evening gown -- High beams -- The babysitter -- The viper -- The attic -- The slithery-dee -- Aaron Kelly's bones -- Wait till Martin comes -- The ghost with the bloody fingers.Drawn from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Ghosts; Ghosts; Tales;
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Rogue lawyer / by Grisham, John,author.;
A nomadic lawyer because of frequent death threats, Sebastian Rudd takes on a case involving a brain-damaged young man accused of murdering two little girls.
Subjects: Legal fiction (Literature); Thrillers (Fiction); Teenagers with mental disabilities; Girls; Murder; Judicial ethics;
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Rogue lawyer [text (large print)] / by Grisham, John,author.;
A nomadic lawyer because of frequent death threats, Sebastian Rudd takes on a case involving a brain-damaged young man accused of murdering two little girls.
Subjects: Large print books.; Legal fiction (Literature); Thrillers (Fiction); Teenagers with mental disabilities; Girls; Murder; Judicial ethics;
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New ways of understanding autism / by Harrisson, Brigitte,1961-author.; St-Charles, Lise,1957-author.; Thúy, Kim,author.; Sutcliffe, J. C.,1978-translator.; Harrisson, Brigitte,1961-Autisme expliqué aux non-autistes.;
Includes bibliographical references."An autistic brain is different from a neurotypical brain: it is wired differently and does not treat information the same way. In this book, the co-founders of the SACCADE centre for expertise in autism care present a new way of understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the form of questions and answers, the authors explain over fifty notions related to the development of autism. They also give advice based on a new understanding of ASD, which is increasingly echoed by medical professionals. New Ways of Understanding Autism features anecdotes from the life of Brigitte Harrisson, herself autistic, and that of writer Kim Thúy, mother of an autistic son." -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autism spectrum disorders.;
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NOVA wonders [videorecording] / by Klein, Larry(Producer),producer,screenwriter,film director.; Williams, Talithia,on-screen presenter.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.),broadcaster.;
Talithia Williams, host.Originally broadcast on television in 2018.Explores the capabilities of science and the workings of the human mind.Reporting from the frontiers of science, follow researchers on the winding paths of uncertainty and the unknown. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the technologies that could rival or surpass the abilities of the human mind, the series reveals how far humans have come, how they've managed to get here, and the remarkable scientists who are transforming the world and the future.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Television mini-series.; Documentary television program.; Educational television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Science.;
For private home use only.
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Clean mind, clean body : a 28-day plan for physical, mental, and spiritual self-care / by Stiles, Tara,author.;
Most of us are constantly plugged in and stressed out-tethered to our phones and e-mail, overworked and inactive at our desk jobs, and out of touch with what our bodies and our brains really need. Clean Mind, Clean Body is the ultimate reset button, an immersive experience in mental and physical self-care that will transform your daily routine and your habits. In Clean Mind, Clean Body, Tara leads readers on a 4-week detox for body, mind, and spirit that can be done easily at home. Packed with ancient healing practices adapted for modern living and clean living rules for life, Clean Mind, Clean Body is your personal blueprint for physical and spiritual realignment.
Subjects: Recipes.; Self-care, Health.; Detoxification (Health); Mind and body.; Diet.; Physical fitness.;
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Murtagh / by Paolini, Christopher,author.;
"The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air--and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. "--012+.Grades 7-9.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Witch fiction.; Novels.; Dragons; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Magic; Witches; Dragons; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Magic; Witches;
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Opposites : a question-and-answer book / by Dafflon, Adèle.; Workman Publishing Company.;
"Strengthen your toddler's pre-math skills and vocabulary with this fun and engaging introduction to the concept of opposites, featuring 10 foundational opposite pairs. My First Brain Quest: Opposites introduces the concept of opposites, a foundational pre-math observation skill, through ten visually engaging scenes depicting common opposite pairs-up and down, hot and cold, awake and asleep, wet and dry. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles and defined by Brain Quest's signature question-and-answer format, each spread features two illustrations that present the opposite pairs in context while encouraging conversation and observation"--
Subjects: Board books.; English language; Polarity; Questions and answers;
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The concise guide to bipolar disorder / by Mondimore, Francis Mark,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index."The author, a psychiatrist, distills everything readers need to know about bipolar disorder. In down-to-earth language, he explains what bipolar disorder is and how readers can live their best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. This is a resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers to the most common questions about bipolar disorder"--
Subjects: Bipolar disorder; Bipolar disorder; Manic-depressive illness; Manic-depressive illness;
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