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My remarkable journey : a memoir / by Johnson, Katherine,author.; Hylick, Joylette,author.; Moore, Katherine(Writer at National Geographic Kids),author.; Page, Lisa Frazier,author.;
"Katherine Johnson was 97 years old in 2015, when the world caught up to her. That year, President Barack Obama awarded her the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom-the nation's highest civilian honor-for her pioneering work decades earlier as a mathematician on NASA's first flights into space. The next year, a blockbuster movie, Hidden Figures, told the world the story of the West Area Computing unit, where Katherine worked as a human computer among an unheralded cadre of African American female mathematicians. In the days before IBM introduced its first electronic computers and at a time when African Americans were subjected to inferior treatment and status, these brilliant women were among those doing the computations that helped send the United States' first manned spaceflights to the moon. Even among such a talented group, Katherine stood out. Astronaut John Glenn was reluctant to trust her computations of NASA's first electronic computers for the trajectory of his 1962 flight to the moon, until Katherine did the math by hand. "Get the girl," Glenn said then, referring to Katherine. "If she says they're good, then I'm ready to go." Now, in her definitive new memoir, Katherine shares her personal journey from a child prodigy growing up in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia to the peaceful centenarian she was in her final days. In A Remarkable Journey: The Wisdom, Grit, and Grace of a Pioneering NASA Mathematician, Katherine wraps her story around some of the basic tenets of her life-the value of knowing that no one is better than you, education is paramount, timing is everything, and asking questions can break barriers. Readers will see this heroine in full dimension-curious "daddy's girl," standout college student, pioneering professional, doting mother, grieving widow, and sage elder. They will hear the wisdom of a woman who handled great fame with genuine humility and great tragedy with enduring hope. They will see the brilliance of a young college student who latched onto a dream, inspired by a college professor who told her she would make a good "research mathematician." She would carry the mantle of that professor, who in 1933 became one of the first African Americans in the country to receive a doctorate in math, only to find his own dreams of becoming a research mathematician crushed by racism. The book moves with Katherine through 100 years of racial history, pausing to show, for example, the influential role that educators at segregated schools and Historically Black Colleges and Universities played in nurturing the dreams of trailblazers. In this uplifting narrative, readers see a woman who navigated tough racial terrain with the soft-spoken grace expected of a woman of her era, and the unrelenting grit required to make history and inspire future generations"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Johnson, Katherine G.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; African American women mathematicians; Women mathematicians; African American teachers;
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Stonehearst Asylum [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Beckinsale, Kate; Kingsley, Ben; Caine, Michael; Gleeson, Brendan; Sturgess, Jim;
Director, Brad Anderson.Kate Beckinsale, Michael Caine, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Sturgess, Ben Kingsley.When young doctor Edward Newgate arrives at Stonehearst Asylum in search of an apprenticeship, he is warmly welcomed by Superintendent Dr. Lamb and a mesmerizing woman by the name of Eliza Grave. Edward is intrigued by Lamb's modern methods of treating the insane until a series of unusual events leads him to make a horrifying discovery, exposing Lamb's utopia and pushing Edward to the limits of his conscience.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Horror.; Horror.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2014., Millennium Entertainment,
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Elmo's world. [videorecording] / by Henson, Jim.; Sesame Workshop.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Elmo wonders about so many things! What do you see when you look up at the sky? How do you ride a bicycle? What do firefighters wear to keep safe when they put out fires? What do you wear when it rains? Join Elmo in his own special world as he explores all those wonderful topics inquisitive kids love to ask about: Jumping, Sky, Firefighters, Bicycles, Mail, Weather, and Doctors.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Elmo (Fictitious character : Henson); Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
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Doc Martin. [videorecording] / by Absolom, Joe.; Bolt, Ben,1952-; Braithwaite, Philippa.; Catz, Caroline.; Clunes, Martin,1961-; Cole, Stephanie,1941-; McNeice, Ian.; Minghella, Dominic.; Punch, Lucy.; Acorn Media (Firm); Buffalo Pictures Ltd.; Portman Film and Television Ltd.;
Disc 1. Going Bodmin -- Gentlemen prefer -- Sh*t happens -- Portwenn effect.Disc 2. Of all the harbours in all the towns -- Haemophobia.Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Stephanie Cole, Ian McNeice, Lucy Punch, Joe Absolom.When the brilliant but socially awkward and neurotic Doc Martin develops an aversion to blood, he abandons his career as a celebrated London surgeon and becomes the only doctor in a sleepy small town where his tactless manner soon has everybody in an uproar. Watch Martin get to know the town's hysterical mix of quirky residents as he finds new ways to put his foot in his mouth.PG.DVD ; Dolby Digital ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: City and town life; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Medical television programs.; Physicians; Television comedies.;
© c2013., Acorn Media,
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Dr. Seuss's how the Grinch lost Christmas! / by Heim, Alastair.; Ruiz, Aristides.; Seuss,Dr.;
The Grinch is back and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he has changed.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Grinch (Fictitious character); Christmas;
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PAW Patrol 5-minute kindness stories. by Random House (Firm);
We love friendship day! / by Matt Huntley ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- Track that monkey! / by Casey Neumann ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- Let's visit the doctor / by Francis Xavier ; illustrated by Nate Lovett -- Sea patrol to the rescue! / by Francis Xavier ; illustrated by Nate Lovett -- Ice team / by Matt Huntley ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- The pups save the bunnies / by Matt Huntley ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- Chase's loose tooth / adapted by Casey Neumann ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- Big truck pups / adapted by Francis Xavier ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations -- Daring dragon rescue / adapted by Francis Xavier ; illustrated by MJ Illustrations."Chase, Skye, Marshall, and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol are always already to lend a helping paw to a friend in need. Join them as they help an itchy monkey, calm a worried friend, and help someone to the doctor's office. These are just a few of the nine tales that celebrate helping, kindness, and serving your community in this hardcover collection of stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes or less."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Short stories.; PAW Patrol (Fictitious characters); Kindness; Dogs;
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Once upon a time. [videorecording] / by Carlyle, Robert,1961-; Dallas, Joshua,1981-; Gilmore, Jared S.; Goodwin, Ginnifer.; Morrison, Jennifer,1979-; Parilla, Lana.; ABC Studios.; American Broadcasting Company.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm);
Disc 1. Broken -- We are both -- Lady of the lake -- The crocodile -- The doctor.Disc 2. Tallahassee -- Child of the moon -- Into the deep -- Queen of hearts -- The cricket game.Disc 3. The outsider -- In the name of the brother -- Tiny -- Manhattan.Disc 4. The queen is dead -- The miller's daughter -- Welcome to Storybooke -- Selfless, brave and true.Disc 5.Lacey -- The evil queen -- Second star to the right -- And straight on 'til morning.Robert Carlyle, Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Lana Parrilla, Jared S.Gilmore.In the second season of Once Upon a Time, the curse is broken, magic has arrived, and there's no telling what - or who - will be unleashed! Now the exiled fairytale characters must grapple with a flood of awakened memories as they come to grips with their new ' reality.' Old loyalties will be tested, new heroes will emerge and vengeful villains will wreak havoc.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD; NTSC; Region 1; widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Fairy tales; Fantasy television programs.; Good and evil; Television programs.;
© c2013., ABC Studios : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
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How medicine works and when it doesn't : learning who to trust to get and stay healthy / by Wilson, F. Perry,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."We live in an age of medical miracles. Never in the history of humankind has so much talent and energy been harnessed to cure disease. So why does it feel like it's getting harder to live our healthiest lives? Why does it seem like "experts" can't agree on anything, and why do our interactions with medical professionals feel less personal, less honest, and less impactful than ever? Through stories from his own practice and historical case studies, Dr. F. Perry Wilson, a physician and researcher from the Yale School of Medicine, explains how and why the doctor-patient relationship has eroded in recent years and illuminates how profit-driven companies-from big Pharma to healthcare corporations-have corrupted what should have been medicine's golden age. By clarifying the realities of the medical field today, Dr. Wilson gives readers the tools they need to make informed decisions, from evaluating the validity of medical information online to helping caregivers advocate for their loved ones, in the doctor's office and with the insurance company. Dr. Wilson wants readers to understand medicine and medical science the way he does: as an imperfect and often frustrating field, but still the best option for getting well. To rebuild trust between patients, doctors, medicine, and science, we need to be honest, we need to know how to spot misinformation, and we need to avoid letting skepticism ferment into cynicism. For it is only by redefining "good medicine"-science that is well-researched, rational, safe, effective, and delivered with compassion, empathy, and trust-that the doctor-patient relationship can be truly healed"--
Subjects: Medical care; Physician and patient;
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Inconceivable [videorecording] / by Cage, Nicolas,1965-actor.; Gershon, Gina,actor.; Whelan, Nicky,actor.; Baker, Jonathan,film director.; Grindstone (Firm),production company.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Nicolas Cage, Gina Gershon, Nicky Whelan.Hoping to return to work as a doctor, Angela befriends young mother Katie and asks her to serve as a live-in nanny. But Angela and her husband, Brian, have no idea about Katie's horrific past, and Brian's mother grows suspicious. When infertile Angela asks Katie to become a surrogate mother, Katie's ulterior motives begin to surface, and Angela quickly realizes that things are not what they seem.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Nannies; Surrogate mothers; Psychopaths;
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Deep freeze / by Grumley, Michael C.,author.;
"The accident came quickly. With no warning. In the dead of night, a precipitous plunge into a freezing river trapped everyone inside the bus. It was then that Army veteran John Reiff's life came to an end. Extinguished in the sudden rush of frigid water. There was no expectation of survival. None. Let alone waking up beneath blinding hospital lights. Struggling to move, or see, or even breathe. But the doctors assure him that everything is normal. That things will improve. And yet, he has a strange feeling that there's something they're not telling him. As Reiff's mind and body gradually recover, he becomes certain that the doctors are lying to him. One-by-one, puzzle pieces are slowly falling into place, and he soon realizes that things are not at all what they seem. Critical information is being kept from him. Secrets. Supposedly for his own good. But who is doing this? Why? And the most important question: can he keep himself alive long enough to uncover the truth?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Accident victims; Drowning; Secrecy; Technology; Traffic accidents; Veterans;
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