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How to avoid a climate disaster : the solutions we have and the breakthroughs we need / by Gates, Bill,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Bill Gates shares what he's learned in more than a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address the problems, and sets out a vision for how the world can build the tools it needs to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions. Bill Gates explains why he cares so deeply about climate change and what makes him optimistic that the world can avoid the most dire effects of the climate crisis. Gates says, "We can work on a local, national, and global level to build the technologies, businesses, and industries to avoid the worst impacts of climate change." His interest in climate change is a natural outgrowth of the efforts by his foundation to reduce poverty and disease. Climate change, according to Gates, will have the biggest impact on the people who have done the least to cause it. As a technologist, he has seen firsthand how innovation can change the world. By investing in research, inventing new technologies, and by deploying them quickly at large scale, Gates believes climate change can be addressed in meaningful ways. According to Gates, "to prevent the worst effects of climate change, we have to get to net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases. This problem is urgent, and the debate is complex, but I believe we can come together to invent new carbon-zero technologies, deploy the ones we have, and ultimately avoid a climate catastrophe""--
Subjects: Climatic changes; Environmental policy.; Global warming; Greenhouse gases;
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The big bang theory. [videorecording] / by Lorre, Chuck,creator.; Prady, Bill,creator.; Galecki, Johnny,actor.; Cuoco, Kaley,actor.; Parsons, Jim,1973-actor.; Helberg, Simon,actor.; Nayyar, Kunal,actor.; Bialik, Mayim,actor.; Rauch, Melissa,1980-actor.; Warner Bros. Television,production company.; Chuck Lorre Productions (Firm),production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Mayim Bialik, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch.He's baaack! Sheldon is retrieved from his soul-searching cross-country train trip (older but no wiser) and that means the gang's all here to spread another year's cheer as TV's most attended laugh seminar. Enroll in this comic curriculum to explore Leonard's minor surgery becoming a major catastrophe from his roommate, Howard's obsession over his mom's relationship with retailer-turned-caretaker Stuart, and the peculiar results of Penny's technique as a pharmaceutical sales rep.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Physicists; Man-woman relationships; Apartment dwellers; Neighbors;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Remember [videorecording] / by Heatcoat, Scott.; Lammiman, Dallas.; Lewis, Justin.; Peacock, Rachel.; Stolz, Diana Marie.; Moviemakers (Firm); Phase 4 Films (Firm);
Original Score, Rick Holets.Justin Lewis, Rachel Peacock, Scott Heatcoat, Diana Marie Stolz, Lewis Frere Tavia, Kiara Bertsch.It's the year 2050. We are recovering from a catastrophic collapse of the economy and population implosion. We have traded our freedom for security, turned our children over to the state at birth and we take memory blocking drug to cope. Captain Carl Onoway's job is to protect children from adults who might attempt to break free from society's mold and reunite with their children. Following a traumatic incident, Carl receives a series of unusual messages that challenge him to remember his past, question his beliefs about families and lead him to play a double role that not even he himself suspects. What is a man to do when he finds himself on the right side of the law, but on the wrong side of truth?Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, Dolby Digital, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children; Children's films.; Dystopian films.; Feature films.; Parent and child; Population; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for children.;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Apprentice to the Villain [electronic resource] : by Maehrer, Hannah Nicole.aut; Eldridge, Em.nrt; cloudLibrary;
NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behavior, and overall optimism. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. —Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome, evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is demanding, the forces of good are annoyingly persistent, and said forbidding boss is somewhat . . . out-of-evil-office. But Rennedawn is in trouble, and all signs—Kingsley's included—point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom's magic, and it's made The Villain's manor vulnerable to their enemies . . . including their nemesis, the king. Now it's time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain's lair, his nefarious works, and maybe the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie. It's time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It's all so . . . so . . . delightfully fun. But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice? Contains mature themes.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Romantic; Romantic Comedy; Fantasy;
© 2024., Tantor Audio,
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Witch in darkness : magick for tough times, bad days and moments of total catastrophe / by Maddox, Kelly-Ann,author.;
Witch in Darkness guides readers through the concept of witchcraft as a life-saving, soul-nurturing practice to be reached for in the darkness and relied upon when all else has failed. Readers will be inspired to use witchcraft practices and mindsets for all kinds of challenging issues, from resolving career confusion and relationship problems to healing family wounds and facing bereavement. For each theme, the book provides a look into the author's personal experiences and reveals insights into how different kinds of witches all over the world are using the craft for healing, growth and empowerment. The book's raw and honest tone will peel back the surface layers of witchcraft's meaning and power, asking the reader to go deeply into how they want the craft to help them to heal and grow. Journal prompts and activities are offered in abundance, creating a compassionate interactive element throughout. This is real witchcraft that works and changes lives.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Magic.; Self-care, Health.; Spiritual healing.; Witchcraft.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Watchmen [videorecording] / by Gordon, Lawrence,1936-film producer.; Levin, Lloyd,film producer.; Snyder, Deborah,film producer.; Hayter, David,screenwriter.; Tse, Alex,screenwriter.; Snyder, Zack,1966-film director.; Crudup, Billy,1968-actor.; Goode, Matthew,1978-actor.; Gugino, Carla,1971-actor.; Haley, Jackie Earle,1961-actor.; Morgan, Jeffrey Dean,1966-actor.; Wilson, Patrick,1973-actor.; Bates, Tyler,composer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Moore, Alan,1953-Watchmen.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Gibbons, Dave,1949-Watchmen.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ),production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,production company.; Legendary Pictures,production company.; DC Comics, Inc.,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Director of photography, Larry Fong ; editor, William Hoy ; music, Tyler Bates.Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson.In the United States, costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society. But, when one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up, but no less determined, masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover the plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion, a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers, Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Superhero films.; Feature films.; Moore, Alan, 1953-; Gibbons, Dave, 1949-; Superheroes; Murder; Vigilantes; Conspiracy; Criminal behavior;
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The asteroid hunter : a scientist's journey to the dawn of our solar system / by Lauretta, D. S.(Dante S.),1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."On September 11, 1999, humanity made a monumental discovery in the vastness of space. Scientists uncovered an asteroid of immense scientific importance--a colossal celestial entity. As massive as an aircraft carrier and towering as high as the iconic Empire State Building, this cosmic titan was later named Bennu. Remarkable for much more than its size, Bennu belonged to a rare breed of asteroids capable of revealing the essence of life itself. But just as Bennu became a beacon of promise, researchers identified a grave danger. Hurtling through space, it threatens to collide with our planet on September 24, 2182. Leading the expedition was Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Principal Investigator of NASA's audacious OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Tasked with unraveling Bennu's mysteries, his team embarked on a daring quest to retrieve a precious sample from the asteroid's surface--one that held the potential to not only unlock the secrets of life's origins but also to avert an unprecedented catastrophe. A tale of destiny and danger, The Asteroid Hunter chronicles the high-stakes mission firsthand, narrated by Dr. Lauretta. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into the riveting exploits of the mission and Dr. Lauretta's wild, winding personal journey to Bennu and back. Peeling back the curtain on the wonders of the cosmos, this enthralling account promises a rare glimpse into the tightly woven fabric of scientific exploration, where technical precision converges with humanity's profound curiosity and indominable spirit"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Lauretta, D. S. (Dante S.), 1970-; OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission.; Planetary science; Planetary scientists;
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Disaster report. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.When a massive earthquake strikes your city, you find yourself at the epicenter of a chaotic and catastrophic crisis. It is up to you to rise above the calamity, collect your thoughts and fellow survivors, and outlast the disaster. Aftershocks, fire, falling buildings, and unstable ground are but a few of the threats you will face in these nightmarish circumstances. What will you do when every passing second and every snap decision could spell the difference between life and death?ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, language, sexual themes, use of alcohol, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 18 GB storage required ; PlayStation VR and PlayStation camera compatible.
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Disaster report 4 Summer memories(Game); Dystopias; Survival; Computer adventure games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vishniac. by Bialis, Laura,film director.; Panorama Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Panorama Films in 2023.He was difficult and flamboyant, a shameless self-promoter, bender of the truth and master of reinvention. He was also one of the groundbreaking photographers of the 20th century – a brilliant artist whose body of work spans decades, continents, and the catastrophic fallout from two world wars. Though his pioneering microscopy transformed the nature of science photography, Roman Vishniac is best known for his iconic images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe from 1935 through 1938. Few predicted that less than a decade later, these communities would be wiped out, and Vishniac’s photographs would provide the last visual records of an entire world. Now for the first time, his story comes to life as a feature documentary. A retrospective and family saga, VISHNIAC is narrated by Vishniac’s daughter Mara. She grew up in his shadow and sought to break free of his grip, only to eventually come around and embrace his legacy.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Photography.; Arts.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Judaism.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Artists.; Photography--Social aspects.; History.; Art and architecture.;
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How to survive a pandemic / by Greger, Michael,author.; Shortridge, Kennedy,writer of afterword.; revision of:Greger, Michael.Bird flu.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens--both pre-existing ones and those newly identified--emerge and re-emerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths around the world. How did these diseases come about? And what--if anything--can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes, and our bodies? In How to Survive a Pandemic, Dr. Michael Greger, physician and internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, delves into the origins of some of the deadliest pathogens the world has ever seen. Tracing their evolution from the past until today, Dr. Greger spotlights emerging flu and coronaviruses as he examines where these pathogens originated, as well as the underlying conditions and significant human role that have exacerbated their lethal influence to large, and even global, levels. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, Dr. Greger reveals not only what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones during a pandemic, but also what human society must rectify to reduce the likelihood of even worse catastrophes in the future."--Back cover.
Subjects: Zoonoses.; Zoonoses; Epidemics; Animals as carriers of disease.; Pathogenic microorganisms;
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