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The inherited mind : a story of family, hope, and the genetics of mental illness / by Longman, James,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.James Longman was a preteen in boarding school when his dad, who was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, died by suicide. As he got older, James' own bouts of depression spurred him to examine how his father's mental health might have affected his own. He engaged with experts to uncover the science behind what is inherited, how much environmental factors can impact genetic traits, and how one can overcome a familial history of mental illness and trauma. In 'The Inherited Mind', James Longman invites readers to reflect on their own stories as he shares his quest to better understand himself and his family. Through speaking to mental health experts, to those who have had similar familial experiences, and about his own life stories. James shows us, with heart and humor, how much our bodies can empower and inform us about our own personal mental health histories.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Longman, James; Longman, James; Depression, Mental.; Mental illness;
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The GutSMART protocol : revitalize your health, boost your energy, and lose weight in just 14 days with your personalized gut-healing plan / by Pedre, Vincent,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In The GutSMART Protocol, "America's Gut Doctor" Vincent Pedre, MD, author of Happy Gut, outlines the latest science-based knowledge on the gut, the microbiome, and the way the environment impacts our health, then translates the research into actionable and easy-to-apply advice for how to eat (and more!)"--
Subjects: Diet therapy.; Gastrointestinal system; Inflammation; Weight loss.;
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Goldilocks / by Lam, Laura,1988-author.;
"Ravaged by environmental disaster, greed, and oppression, our planet is in crisis. The future of humanity hangs in the balance - and one woman can tip it over. Despite increasing restrictions on the freedoms of women on Earth, Valerie Black is spearheading the first all-female mission to a planet in the Goldilocks Zone, where conditions are just right for human habitation. It's humanity's last hope for survival, and Naomi, Valerie's surrogate daughter and the ship's botanist, has been waiting her whole life for an opportunity like this - to step out of Valerie's shadow and really make a difference. But when things start going wrong on the ship, Naomi begins to suspect that someone on board is concealing a terrible secret - and realizes time for life on Earth may be running out faster than they feared"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Interplanetary voyages; Space flight; Life on other planets; Women astronauts;
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Sinking cities [videorecording] : a four-part series on the global threat of climate change / by Lang, Gary,screenwriter.; Pupp, Martin,television producer,television director.; Theodore, Lisa,narrator.; Travers, Ben,television producer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company,broadcaster.;
Narrator, Lisa Theodore.As the earth warms, sea levels rise, and super-storms become more frequent and intense; many major coastal cities will soon be under water. Sinking Cities shows New York, London, Tokyo and Miami preparing for the real-time impact of rising seas and devising colossal new construction projects, and groundbreaking solutions aimed at securing their future.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Environmental television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Science television programs.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Climatic changes.; Global warming.; Nature; Sea level;
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A plastic ocean [videorecording] / by Bittner, George,commentator.; Cutler, Miriam,composer.; Elliott, Mindy,screenwriter,editor of moving image work.; Fossi, Maria Cristina,commentator.; Galgani, François,commentator.; Gonsior, Michael,commentator.; Jobling, Susan,commentator.; Lavers, Jennifer,commentator.; Leeson, Craig,film director,screenwriter,commentator.; Leipzig, Adam,film producer.; Monteleone, Bonnie,commentator.; Pitts, Michael,director of photography.; Porter, Lindsay,commentator.; Ruxton, Jo,film producer.; Streeter, Tanya,1973-commentator.; Brainstorm Media,production company.; Passion River Films,film distributor.; Plastic Oceans Foundation,production company.;
Director of photography, Michael Pitts ; edited by Mindy Elliott ; original score written and produced by Miriam Cutler.Explorers: Craig Leeson, Tanya Streeter ; scientists, Lindsay Porter, Maria Cristina Fossi, Bonnie Monteleone, François Galgani, Jennifer Lavers, Michael Gonsior, Susan Jobling, George Bittner.An international team of adventurers, researchers, and Ocean ambassadors go on a mission around the globe to uncover the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the surface our seemingly pristine ocean. The result will astound viewers, just as it did our adventurers, who captured never-before-seen images of marine life, plastic pollution, and its ultimate consequences for human health.E.DVD, widescreen ; stereo.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Environmental films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Science films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Marine pollution.; Plastic marine debris; Waste disposal in the ocean.;
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Tree thieves : crime and survival in North America's woods / by Bourgon, Lyndsie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon dives headfirst into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. She follows three timber theft cases, introducing us to law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities, environmental activists, international timber cartels, and indigenous communities along the way. Featuring excellent investigative reporting, fascinating characters, political analysis, and cutting-edge tree science, Tree Thieves takes readers on a thrilling journey into a hidden world of intrigue, crime, and incredible complexity lurking beneath the surface"--
Subjects: True crime.; Deforestation; Logging; Lumber trade; Trees;
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Renewal : how nature awakens our creativity, compassion, and joy / by Edwards, Andrés R.,1959-author.; Bekoff, Marc,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Renewal explores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Backed by cutting-edge research in cognitive science, Edwards weaves stories that reveal nature's genius, its effect on our lives, and how cultivating an emotional bond with nature benefits us and the natural world."--
Subjects: Human ecology; Nature; Human beings; Well-being; Nature, Healing power of.; Nature; Human ecology.; Nature.; Well-being.;
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Food for life : the new science of eating well / by Spector, Tim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-489) and index.A comprehensive guide to the new science of nutrition. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or nutritional breakdowns, Food for Life empowers us to make our own food choices based on a deeper understanding of the true benefits and harms that come from our daily transactions with the foods around us. Combining cutting-edge research with a personal insights, and taking a wide angle lens on everything from environmental impact and food fraud to allergies and deceptive labeling, Spector takes a deep dive into each food type. He also includes easy-to-implement action points and useful tables as practical tools in our everyday food decisions.
Subjects: Diet.; Food.; Nutrition.;
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Thunder Song Essays [electronic resource] : by LaPointe, Sasha.aut; cloudLibrary;
The author of the award-winning memoir Red Paint returns with a razor-sharp, clear-eyed collection of essays on what it means to be a proudly queer indigenous woman in the United States today Drawing on a rich family archive as well as the anthropological work of her late great-grandmother, Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe explores themes ranging from indigenous identity and stereotypes to cultural displacement and environmental degradation to understand what our experiences teach us about the power of community, commitment, and conscientious honesty. Unapologetically punk, the essays in Thunder Song segue from the miraculous to the mundane, from the spiritual to the physical, as they examine the role of art—in particular music—and community in helping a new generation of indigenous people claim the strength of their heritage while defining their own path in the contemporary world.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Indigenous Studies; Native Americans; Popular Culture;
© 2024., Catapult,
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The wild robot / by Brown, Peter,1979-;
Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Robots; Shipwreck survival; Animals; Friendship; Islands;
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