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How the world really works : the science behind how we got here and where we're going / by Smil, Vaclav,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible--a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not, accomplish. We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check--because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn't inevitable--the foolishness of allowing 70 per cent of the world's rubber gloves to be made in just one factory became glaringly obvious in 2020--and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, such that any promises of decarbonization by 2050 are a fairy tale. For example, each greenhouse-grown supermarket-bought tomato has the equivalent of five tablespoons of diesel embedded in its production, and we have no way of producing steel, cement or plastics at required scales without huge carbon emissions. Ultimately, Smil answers the most profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead? Compelling, data-rich and revisionist, this wonderfully broad, interdisciplinary guide finds faults with both extremes. Looking at the world through this quantitative lens reveals hidden truths that change the way we see our past, present and uncertain future"--
Subjects: Science and civilization.; Technology and civilization.; Science; Technological innovations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Explore ancient Rome! / by Van Vleet, Carmella; Kim, Alex;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 90), Internet addresses and index.Filmography: p. 90.25 projects focusing on parts of ancient Roman civilization such as homes, food, fashion, and more."Ages 6-9/Grades 1-4"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Handicraft;
© c2008., Nomad Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ancient Egypt : life, myth and art / by Fletcher, Joann.;
Includes bibliography and index.
© c1999., Duncan Baird,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sea people / by Thompson, Christina,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Polynesians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rosa Parks : civil rights activist / by Bednar, Chuck,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses (p. 61), and index.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; Civil rights workers; African American women; Segregation in transportation; African Americans; African Americans;
© c2010., Mason Crest,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The atlas of Atlantis and other lost civilizations : discover the history and wisdom of Atlantis, Lemuria, Mu and other ancient civilizations / by Levy, Joel;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-[167]) and index.
Subjects: Atlantis (Legendary place); Geographical myths; Lost continents; Civilization, Ancient;
© 2007., Godsfield Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sapiens : a brief history of humankind / by Harari, Yuval N.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Civilization; Human beings; World history.; Chronology, Historical.; Technology and civilization;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Countries of the world / by Mills, Andrea.;
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Subjects: Civilization; Curiosities and wonders.; Geography; Voyages around the world.; Civilization.; Geography.;
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Life in ancient Greece / by Peppas, Lynn.;
© c2005., Crabtree Publishing,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What life was like at the rebirth of genius : Renaissance Italy, AD 1400-1550 /
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Renaissance;
© c1999., Time Life,
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