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Inflamed : deep medicine and the anatomy of injustice / by Marya, Rupa,1975-author.; Patel, Raj,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Our bodies, societies, and planet are inflamed. Boldly original, Inflamed takes us on a medical tour through the human body--our digestive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. Unlike a traditional anatomy book, this groundbreaking work illuminates the hidden relationships between our biological systems and the profound injustices of our political and economic systems. Inflammation is connected to the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the diversity of the microbes living inside us, which regulate everything from our brain's development to our immune system's functioning. It's connected to the number of traumatic events we experienced as children and to the traumas endured by our ancestors. It's connected not only to access to health care but to the very models of health that physicians practice"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Discrimination in medical care.; Equality.; Health services accessibility.; Social medicine.; Social justice.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Falcon of Sparta / by Iggulden, Conn,author.;
In the Ancient World, one army was feared above all others. 401 BC. The Persian king Artaxerxes rules an empire stretching from the Aegean to northern India. As many as fifty million people are his subjects. His rule is absolute. Though the sons of Sparta are eager to play the game of thrones ... Yet battles can be won - or lost - with a single blow. Princes fall. And when the dust of civil war settles, the Spartans are left stranded in the heart of an enemy's empire, without support, without food and without water. Far from home, surrounded by foes, it falls to the young soldier Xenophon to lead the survivors against Artaxerxes' legendary Persian warriors. Based on one of history's most epic stories of adventure The Falcon of Sparta masterfully depicts the ferocity, heroism, and savage bloodshed that was the Ancient World.
Subjects: War fiction.; Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Artaxerxes I, King of Persia, -425 B.C. or 424 B.C.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Playing for keeps / by Shalvis, Jill,author.;
"When it comes to the confident, charismatic Caleb Parker, Sadie Lane feels the spark - the kind that comes from rubbing each other the wrong way. She's a tattoo artist, he's a straight-laced mogul. But after they accidentally co-rescue an abandoned dog from a storm, Sadie sees a vulnerable side to the seemingly invincible hottie. Caleb doesn't do emotions. Growing up the underdog, he's learned the hard way to build up an impenetrable wall. Perfect for business. Disastrous for relationships. He's never worried about it before - not until he finally gets behind Sadie's armor and begins to fall. Both guarded and vulnerable, Sadie and Caleb are complete opposites. Or are they? Shocked at their undeniable connection, can they ever admit to wanting more? That all depends on what they're each willing to risk" -- Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Tattoo artists; Businessmen; Rescue dogs; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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You and me on repeat [graphic novel] / by Shyne, Mary,author,illustrator.;
Chris O'Brien has a genius plan: If he can share the perfect first kiss with his crush, Andy, then of course he'll break free from the time loop that has him repeating graduation day over and over ... and over. Alicia Ochoa thinks Chris's plan is doomed. Valedictorian and a total nerd, she knows it'll take more than a kiss to escape the loop they're trapped in together. Besides, Chris may be a hopeless romantic, but Alicia doesn't think he has a real shot with Andy. Once close friends, Alicia and Chris have history--lots of it. As they got older, the pair fell out after Chris ditched her for the "cool kids" and left her in the dust. But when you're looping side by side, you never know if friendship might rekindle or what new feelings could spark along the way.
Subjects: Coming-of-age comics.; School comics.; Graphic novels.; Commencement ceremonies; Friendship; High school students; Infatuation; Interpersonal relations; Space and time; Teenagers; Time perception;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Apprentice in Wonderland : how Donald Trump and Mark Burnett took America through the looking glass / by Setoodeh, Ramin,author.;
"Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump's years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice. Now, just as he uncovered the chaos inside the daytime favorite The View in his bestselling Ladies Who Punch, Ramin Setoodeh chronicles Trump's dramatic tenure as New York's ultimate boss in the boardroom, a mirage created by Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker. With unprecedented access, including hours of interviews with Trump, his boardroom advisers George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher, Eric Trump, and some of the most memorable contestants, and writing with flair and authority, Setoodeh shares all the untold tales from this legendary show that has left its mark on popular culture, shaped the legend of its star, and ultimately changed American history"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Burnett, Mark (James Mark); Trump, Donald, 1946-; Apprentice (Television program); Reality television programs;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The conspiracy / by Martin, Kat,author.;
"Harper Winston's brother has disappeared. Pursuing his dream of sailing the Caribbean, Michael hasn't responded to texts or emails in days. When even the Coast Guard can't find him, Harper is forced to take desperate measures. Which means going to Chase Garrett, once her brother's best friend, now the only man she can trust ... or so she hopes. As the successful owner of Maximum Security, Chase has learned to trust his gut. He knows Harper's father is mixed up in a deadly business, and suspects there's more to Michael's disappearance than meets the eye. Getting involved again with the Winstons goes against everything he stands for, yet old loyalties die hard. As the case draws him closer to Harper and deeper into the Winstons' snarled crime family, he is forced to put everything on the line to keep Harper safe ... and both of them alive" -- Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Missing persons; Private investigators; Man-woman relationships; Organized crime; Family secrets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Slaying the vampire conqueror / by Broadbent, Carissa,author.;
"Sylina has sacrificed everything for her goddess-her soul, her freedom, her eyes. Life in service to the Arachessen, a cult of the Goddess of Fate, has turned Sylina from orphaned street-rat to disciplined killer, determined to overthrow Glaea's tyrannical king. But when a brutal vampire conqueror arrives on their shores, Sylina faces an even deadlier adversary. She's tasked with a crucial mission: infiltrate his army, earn his trust ... and kill him. Yet when Sylina becomes his seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past-and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she'd rather forget. Sylina's orders are clear. The conqueror cannot live. But as the blood spilled by Glaea's tyrant king runs thicker, her connection with Atrius only grows stronger. A connection forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything."--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Vampire fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Assassins; Blessing and cursing; Cults; Goddesses; Gods; Imaginary places; Man-woman relationships; Vampires; Women prophets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sharpe's assassin : Richard Sharpe and the occupation of Paris, 1815 / by Cornwell, Bernard,author.;
Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe is a man with a reputation. Born in the gutter, raised a foundling, he joined the army twenty-one years ago, and it's been his home ever since. He's a loose cannon, but his unconventional methods make him a valuable weapon. So when, the dust still settling after the Battle of Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington needs a favour, he turns to Sharpe. For Wellington knows that the end of one war is only the beginning of another. Napoleon's army may be defeated, but another enemy lies waiting in the shadows - a secretive group of fanatical revolutionaries hell-bent on revenge. Sharpe is dispatched to a new battleground: the maze of Paris streets where lines blur between friend and foe. And in search of a spy, he will have to defeat a lethal assassin determined to kill his target or die trying ...
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Sharpe, Richard (Fictitious character); Assassins; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Revolutionaries; Soldiers;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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If you don't like this, I will die : an influencer memoir / by Tilghman, Lee,author.;
"A powerful and illuminating memoir that exposes the stark, rarely seen, and often grim reality of life as an influencer. Lee Tilghman -- also known as @LeeFromAmerica -- was one of the first Instagram wellness influencers. On the grid, her life seemed perfect. But behind her carefully curated posts, Tilghman was in crisis, suffocating from the unrelenting demands of keeping up her online facade. If You Don't Like This, I Will Die is a sharp, self-aware look at life inside the influencer economy and a relatable story for anyone who has struggled with the unreasonableness of online expectations. With reports showing more than half of Gen Z aspiring to be influencers, nearly three out of five teen girls experiencing “persistent sadness and hopelessness,” and the US Surgeon General calling for a social media warning label, Tilghman's memoir couldn't be more timely and necessary"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Tilghman, Lee.; Eating disorders.; Health promotion industry.; Internet personalities; Mental health.; Social media; Social media addiction.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Inkworld : the color of revenge / by Funke, Cornelia,1958-; Funke, Anna Schmitt.;
Includes bibliographical references."Five years after the events of 'Inkdeath', Meggie, Mo, and the people of Ombra lead peaceful lives, their fires warmed by the flames of Dustfinger--the Fire-Dancer. But when Dustfinger spots Orpheus's glass man within the gates of Ombra, a familiar restlessness begins to haunt him once more. And for good reason . . . The past five years have been a different story for Orpheus, who has spent his days living a meager and deprived existence, fueled only by his thirst for revenge against Dustfinger and all those who betrayed him. Now, Orpheus has found an unexpected way to seek vengeance against his greatest adversary. He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to gray. When Dustfinger's deepest fears come true, he'll have to figure out whether the words still obey Orpheus. Or if he should be afraid of the pictures this time . . ."--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Bookbinding; Books and reading; Authorship; Artists; Magic; Characters and characteristics in literature; Revenge;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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