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The forbidden garden : the botanists of besieged Leningrad and their impossible choice / by Parkin, Simon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the summer of 1941, German troops surrounded the Russian city of Leningrad-now St. Petersburg-and began the longest blockade in recorded history, one that would ultimately claim the lives of nearly three-quarters of a million people. At the center of the besieged city stood a converted palace that housed the world's largest collection of seeds-more than 250,000 samples hand-collected over two decades from all over the globe by world-famous explorer, geneticist, and dissident Nikolai Vavilov, who had recently been disappeared by the Soviet government. After attempts to evacuate the priceless collection failed and supplies dwindled amongst the three million starving citizens, the employes at the Plant Institute were left with a terrible choice. Should they save the collection? Or themselves? These were not just any seeds. The botanists believed they could be bred into heartier, disease-resistant, and more productive varieties suited for harsh climates, therefore changing the future of food production and preventing famines like those that had plagued their countrymen before. But protecting the seeds was no idle business. The scientists rescued potato samples under enemy fire, extinguished bombs landing on the seed bank's roof, and guarded the collection from scavengers, the bitter cold, and their own hunger. Then in the war's eleventh hour, Nazi plunderers presented a new threat to the collection ... Drawing from previously unseen sources, award-winning journalist Simon Parkin-who has "an inimitable capacity to find the human pulse in the underbelly of war" (The Spectator)-tells the incredible true story of the botanists who held their posts at the Plant Institute during the 872-day siege and the remarkable sacrifices they made in the name of science"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Brücher, Heinz, 1915-1991.; Ivanov, N. R. (Nikolaĭ Rodionovich); Vavilov, N. I. (Nikolaĭ Ivanovich), 1887-1943.; Vsesoi͡uznyĭ institut rastenievodstva (Soviet Union); Botanical specimens; Botanists; World War, 1939-1945;
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Stranger things. [graphic novel] / by Moreci, Michael,author.; Hristov, Todor(Comics artist),illustrator.; Piekos, Nate,letterer.; Segala, Francesco,colourist.;
"Captain Jacoby is too broke to reject a shady deal from a group of Russians looking to get from Alaska back to Kamchatka on his freighter ship, The Persophone, but things get turned upside down when a crew member gets butchered. The captain and his crew suspect something far stranger at play"--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Horror comics.; Monster comics.; Paranormal comics.; Science fiction comics.; Cargo ships; Monsters; Ocean travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Onlookers : stories / by Beattie, Ann,author.;
"Onlookers is a story collection about people living in the same Southern town whose lives intersect in surprising ways"--
Subjects: Short stories.;
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The Land of Sweet Forever : Stories and Essays. by Lee, Harper.;
A collection of eight short stories, and eight essays, never published during the lifetime of the To Kill a Mockingbird author.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Classics; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Literary;
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Follow follow : a book of reverso poems / by Singer, Marilyn.; Masse, Josée.;
A collection of reverso poems which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.LSC
Subjects: Characters and characteristics in literature; Children's poetry, American.;
© c2013., Penguin Group,
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Scaredy Squirrel prepares for Christmas / by Watt, Mélanie,1975-;
Scaredy Squirrel presents a collection of helpful safety tips and instructions to guide you through common holiday obstacles.LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Scaredy Squirrel (Fictitious character); Squirrels;
© c2012., Kids Can Press,
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Groundbreaking guys : 40 men who became great by doing good / by Peters, Stephanie True,1965-; Washington, Shamel.;
Includes bibliographical references."This illustrated survey book is a collection of forty diverse men who helped their communities"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Men; Artists; Celebrities; Heroes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The complete Peanuts. by Schulz, Charles M.(Charles Monroe),1922-2000.;
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Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.; Brown, Charlie (Fictitious character); Snoopy (Fictitious character); Van Pelt, Lucy (Fictitious character); Children; Dogs;
© c2010., Fantagraphics Books,
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How to fly (in ten thousand easy lessons) : poetry / by Kingsolver, Barbara,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111)."In her second poetry collection, Barbara Kingsolver offers reflections on the practical, the spiritual, and the wild."--From publisher.
Subjects: Poetry.; American poetry; Conduct of life; Nature;
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The grand tournament / by Ambrosio, Stefano.; Perina, Alessandro.;
"Eight & up ; grades three & up"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.; Mickey Mouse (Fictitious character); Donald Duck (Fictitious character); Goofy (Fictitious character); Graphic novels.;
© [2011], 2010., BOOM! Studios,
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