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Assassinations : the plots, politics, and powers behind history-changing murders / by Redfern, Nicholas,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Ruthless killers and murderers for hire: they are here, there, and everywhere. They lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce. They terminate on command. And, in the process, they change the course of the world. They are among the world's most cold-hearted, deadly, and emotionless figures. They are assassins, and they have a long history of grievous deeds. From the cunning, calculating, government-trained warriors to the psychopathic, homegrown freelancers, you can find them all in Assassinations: The Plots, Politics, and Powers behind History-changing Murders. Exposed are the hidden agendas as well as the open warfare. The cynical preparations and devastating aftermaths are laid bare. You will quickly find yourself immersed in a world that is filled with killings made to seem like suicides, murders that were designed to look like heart attacks or overdoses, and accidents that, in reality, were carefully orchestrated deaths"--
Subjects: Assassination; Assassins; Attempted assassination;
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Sinking cities [videorecording] : a four-part series on the global threat of climate change / by Lang, Gary,screenwriter.; Pupp, Martin,television producer,television director.; Theodore, Lisa,narrator.; Travers, Ben,television producer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.;
Narrator, Lisa Theodore.As the earth warms, sea levels rise, and super-storms become more frequent and intense; many major coastal cities will soon be under water. Sinking Cities shows New York, London, Tokyo and Miami preparing for the real-time impact of rising seas and devising colossal new construction projects, and groundbreaking solutions aimed at securing their future.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Environmental television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Science television programs.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Climatic changes.; Global warming.; Nature; Sea level;
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The guest cottage : a novel / by Thayer, Nancy,1943-;
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Love stories.; Life change events; Vacation homes;
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Countdown 1960 : the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed America's politics forever / by Wallace, Chris,author.; Weiss, Mitch,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-428) and index."It's January 2, 1960: the day that Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy declared his [presidential] candidacy; and with this opening scene, Chris Wallace offers readers a front-row seat to history. From the challenge of primary battles in a nation that had never elected a Catholic president, to the intense machinations of the national conventions -- where JFK chose Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate over the impassioned objections of his brother Bobby -- this is a nonfiction political thriller filled with intrigue, cinematic action, and fresh reporting. Like with many popular histories, readers will be familiar with the story, but few will know the behind-the-scenes details"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994.; Democratic Party (U.S.); Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ); Campaign debates; Mass media; Nineteen sixties.; Political campaigns; Presidential candidates; Presidents; Press and politics; Television in politics;
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Rethink your career : in your 40s, 50s and 60s / by Maxwell, Joanna,author.; Martin, Ray,1944-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Have you accumulated plenty of wisdom and experience, but others think you're all washed up? Perhaps you're bored with your current work but not sure what's next. Don't panic! Work reinvention expert Joanna Maxwell shows you how to refresh a current career, pursue a new direction or leverage your experience to start your own business. The practical exercises and inspirational real-life stories in Rethink Your Career will help you: clarify your strengths, talents and skills; find creative new ways to think about your work future; take stock of your finances and deal with your fears; make your best decision and put your new plans into action.
Subjects: Career changes.; Career development.; Middle-aged persons; Occupational mobility.; Older people; Vocational guidance.;
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Happily Ever Esther : two men, a wonder pig, and their life-changing mission to give animals a home / by Jenkins, Steve,1982-author.; Walter, Derek,1981-author.; Crane, Caprice,author.;
Subjects: Swine as pets; Animal sanctuaries; Domestic animals; Farm life; Human-animal relationships.;
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The new guys : the historic class of astronauts that broke barriers and changed the face of space travel / by Bagby, Meredith E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The never-before-told story of the barrier-breaking NASA class of 1978, which for the first time consisted of a diverse crew of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and more, and their triumphs and tragedies working on the newly launched space shuttle program, with the exclusive cooperation of five astronauts"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Space Shuttle Program (U.S.); Astronauts; Diversity in the workplace; Multiculturalism; Women astronauts; Women in astronautics;
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The last resort / by Kaufman, Michael,1951-author.;
"It's March 2034, six months after D.C. police detective Jen Lu and Chandler, her sentient bio-computer and wannabe tough guy implanted in her brain, cracked the mystery of Eden. The climate crisis is hitting harder than ever: a mega-hurricane has devastated the eco-system and waves of refugees pour into Washington, D.C. Environmental lawyer and media darling Patty Garcia dies in a bizarre accident on a golf course. Of the seven billion people on the planet, only Jen thinks she was murdered. After all, Garcia just won a court case for massive climate change reparations to be paid out by oil, gas, and coal companies. Jen is warned off, but she and Chandler start digging. Signs point to Garcia's abusive ex, a former oil giant, but soon Jen turns up more suspects who have an even greater motive for committing murder"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Climatic changes; Murder; Women detectives;
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The ancients / by Larison, John,author.;
"A richly imagined, sweeping novel set in the climate-changed world of our own descendants, by the acclaimed author of WHISKEY WHEN WE'RE DRY. A young boy and his older sisters find themselves suddenly and utterly alone, orphaned in an abandoned fishing village. Their food supplies dwindling, they set out across a breathtaking yet treacherous wilderness in search of the last of their people. Down the coast, raiders deliver the children's mother, along with the rest of their human cargo, to the last port city of a waning empire. Determined to reunite with her family, she plots her escape - while her fellow captives plan open revolt. At the center of power in this crumbling city, a young scholar inherits his father's business and position of privilege, along with the burden of his debts. As the empire's elite prepare to flee to new utopia across the sea, he must decide where his allegiance lies. With a rapidly changing climate shifting the sands beneath their feet, these three paths converge in a struggle for the future of humanity - who will inherit what remains and who gets to tell its story. At once a sweeping survival story; an epic of the distance future; and a post-apocalyptic vision of hope and optimism, THE ANCIENTS weaves a multilayered narrative about human resilience, hope, and stewardship of our world for future generations."--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Novels.; Climatic changes; Orphans; Regression (Civilization); Siblings; Survival;
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The power of crisis : how three threats-and our response-will change the world / by Bremmer, Ian,1969-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Two years after the worst global health crisis in a century, the world is still struggling to regain its footing. And yet the pandemic has also served as both a wake-up call and roadmap for the limited cooperation needed to navigate the challenges ahead."
Subjects: Artificial intelligence.; Climatic changes.; Crisis management.; International relations.; Social change.; World health.;
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