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The tusks of extinction / by Nayler, Ray,author.;
Moscow has resurrected the mammoth, but someone must teach them how to be mammoths, or they are doomed to die out again. Dr. Damira Khismatullina, an expert in elephant behaviour, was murdered trying to defend the world's last elephants from the ivory trade. Now, her digitized consciousness has been downloaded into the mind of a mammoth. As the herd's new matriarch, can Damira help fend off poachers long enough for the species to take hold? Or will her own ghosts doom them to a new extinction? Ray Nayler was born in Quebec.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Genetic engineering; Mammoths; Poaching;
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End chronic disease : the healing power of beliefs, behaviors, and bacteria / by DiChiara, Kathleen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Millions of people are struggling through the vicious cycle of chronic symptoms that are associated with internal inflammation and immune dysregulation. And yet, determining the root cause of inflammation can be so challenging ... until now! Nutrition educator, researcher, and health advocate aims to answer the question of what truly conditions the body to overcome illness, in a concise guide focusing on three driving forces to optimal health: beliefs, behaviors, and bacteria. In this book, readers will find a health-conscious and practical guide to build physical health and immunity"--
Subjects: Chronic diseases; Chronically ill; Mind and body.; Self-care, Health.;
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Until the end of time : mind, matter, and our search for meaning in an evolving universe / by Greene, B.(Brian),1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the world-renowned physicist, co-founder of the World Science Festival, and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe comes this utterly captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose. Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been moving inexorably toward chaos, and, still, remarkable structures have continually formed: the planets, stars, and galaxies that provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms, including mutation and selection, animate life; neurons, information, and thought developed into complex consciousness which in turn gave rise to cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. And he describes, as well, how, in the deep reaches of the future, the nature of the universe will threaten the existence of matter itself. Through a series of nested stories Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed. Taken together, it is a completely new perspective on our place in the universe and on what it means to be human"--
Subjects: Cosmology.; Physics;
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Supplication : a novel / by Abi-Nakhoul, Nour,author.;
"A hallucinatory literary horror novel set deeply in the consciousness of a woman exploring a changed and frightening world. Our protagonist wakes up in a basement, tied to a chair, with a man looming over her. But someone has a knife. We follow her as she emerges from captivity into an unnamed, nightmarish city, seeking some meaning to her new reality. As figures emerge from the night, some offer sanctuary, and others judgement, but she keeps moving, making her way through this fever dream of a narrative. SUPPLICATION is a haunting, embodied tale of displacement, fear, and the quest for respite."--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Alienation (Social psychology); Cities and towns; Fear; Women;
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Witch king / by Wells, Martha,author.;
"After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes to find a lesser mage attempting to harness Kai's magic to his own advantage. That was never going to go well. But why was Kai imprisoned in the first place? What has changed in the world since his assassination? And why does the Rising World Coalition appear to be growing in influence? Kai will need to pull his allies close and draw on all his pain magic if he is to answer even the least of these questions. He's not going to like the answers"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Demonology; Imaginary places; Magic; Murder;
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Fifteen dogs : an apologue / by Alexis, André,1957-author.;
A bet between the gods Hermes and Apollo leads them to grant human consciousness and language to a group of dogs overnighting at a Toronto veterinary clinic. Suddenly capable of more complex thought, the pack is torn between those who resist the new ways of thinking, preferring the old 'dog' ways, and those who embrace the change. The gods watch from above as the dogs venture into their newly unfamiliar world, as they become divided among themselves, as each struggles with new thoughts and feelings. Wily Benjy moves from home to home, Prince becomes a poet, and Majnoun forges a relationship with a kind couple that stops even the Fates in their tracks.
Subjects: Didactic fiction.; Allegories.; Dogs;
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The future : six drivers of global change / by Gore, Albert,1948-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The consequential age we are living in will be remembered as one of the great turning points in civilization. Once we turn, though, where will we be? That is the compelling question Al Gore sets out to answer by examining the drivers of global change, connecting the dots among the social, economic, and political forces shaping our present and future. A rising global consciousness is forcing people around the world, but especially Americans, to rethink their basic assumptions about how the world works, and, even more fundamentally, how it should and can work. Borders matter less than ever. Technology is constantly reordering the way we live, think, work, learn, love, pray, and play"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Economic history; Global environmental change.; Globalization.; Social change.; Technological innovations.;
© c2013., Random House,
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Landlines / by Winn, Raynor,author.;
Global bestselling author Raynor Winn returns with her third and most ambitious memoir, a chronicle of her journey across Great Britain. As the fracture lines between nations grow wider, how do we relate to each other, and to the land? Are we united enough to see protection of the environment as a priority? These are the questions Raynor asks herself as she embarks on her most ambitious walk to date with her husband Moth, from the dramatic beauty of north-west Scotland to the familiar territory of the South-west Coast Path. Chronicling her journey across Great Britain with trademark luminous prose, Raynor maps not only the physical terrain, but captures the collective consciousness of a country facing an uncertain path ahead.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Anecdotes.; Winn, Moth; Winn, Moth; Winn, Raynor; Winn, Raynor; Hikers; Hiking; Married people; Walking; Walking; Wilderness areas;
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I am extraordinary / by Curry, Stephen,1988-; Bowers, Geneva.;
In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary! It's the first day of school for Mila, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her hearing aids, Mila is too nervous to try out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Mila, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different-and what it means to be extraordinary. I Am Extraordinary teaches kids how to look inside themselves to find self-acceptance and the confidence to achieve any goal.Ages 4-7.
Subjects: Picture books.; Disabilities; Sports; Deafness; Friendship;
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Silent Hill. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.In your restless dreams, do you see that town? SILENT HILL 2 is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5. Produced by KONAMI and developed by Bloober Team in collaboration with Akira Yamaoka and Masahiro Ito, the unsettling town shrouded in the brooding fog will be remade with enhanced visuals, sounds and gameplay. The SILENT HILL 2 remake revisits main protagonist James Sunderland and his search for clues in the namesake town, after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife Mary ... who has long been dead. Experience the eerie monsters and other manifestations of James' consciousness reworked after 20 years using state-of-the-art technology to play on modern entertainment systems in 4K.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, violence, sexual themes, language).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 55 GB storage required ; Vibration function & trigger effect supported.
Subjects: Survival horror video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Playstation 5 (Video game console); Video games.; Silent Hill 2 (Game); Survival; Spouses; Future life; Ghost towns; Good and evil; Monsters;
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