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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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Cloud atlas [videorecording] / by Bae, Doona.; Berry, Halle.; Broadbent, Jim.; Hanks, Tom.; Hill, Grant.; Mitchell, David(David Stephen).Cloud atlas.Videorecording.; Sturgess, Jim.; Tykwer, Tom,1965-; Wachowski, Andy,1967-; Wachowski, Lana,1965-; Weaving, Hugo,1960-; A Company.; Anarchos Productions, Inc.; Ard Degeto.; Cloud Atlas Production.; Warner Home Video (Firm); X Filme Creative Pool.;
Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, music ; Alexander Berner, editor ; Uli Hanisch, Hugh Bateup, production designers ; John Toll, Frank Griebe, directors of photography.Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae.An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present, and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. The story is a time-shifting weave of six interlinking narratives with diverse settings, from the savagery of a Pacific Island in the 1850s to a dystopian Korea of the near future.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Consequentialism (Ethics); Fate and fatalism; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Reincarnation; Science fiction films.;
© c2013., Warner Home Video,
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The terraformers / by Newitz, Annalee,1969-author.;
"From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue Team, she cares for the planet and its burgeoning eco-systems as her parents and their parents did before her. But the bright, clean future they're building comes under threat when Destry discovers a city full of people that shouldn't exist, hidden inside a massive volcano. As she uncovers more about their past, Destry begins to question the mission she's devoted her life to, and must make a choice that will reverberate through Sask-E's future for generations to come. A science fiction epic for our times and a love letter to our future, The Terraformers will take you on a journey spanning thousands of years and exploring the triumphs, strife, and hope that find us wherever we make our home. "Brilliantly thoughtful, prescient, and gripping."--Martha Wells, The Murderbot Diaries Also by Annalee Newitz Autonomous The Future of Another Timeline"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Environmentalism; Planets; Survival;
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Sweep of stars / by Broaddus, Maurice,author.;
"Maurice Broaddus's Sweep of Stars is the first in a trilogy that explores the end of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano empire--a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from O.E. (original earth) to Titan--as it faces an escalating series of threats. "The past, the present, and the future often collide with each other."--Stacia Chikeke, research captain of the star vessel Cipher. What happens when a peaceful utopia has to gear up for war? New leaders rise up vying to be the voice of the people. Scientists discover truths that could rock the foundations of the empire. Soldiers uncover a terrible secret and an alien plot against their alliance. Everyone must sacrifice for the love of their dream"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Space flight; Life on other planets; Space colonies; Space warfare;
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Seven days in Utopia [videorecording] / by Black, Lucas,1982-; Cook, David Lamar.; Cook, David Lamar.Golf's sacred journey.Videorecording.; Duvall, Robert.; Leo, Melissa.; Mathis, Mark G.; Russell, Matthew Dean.; ARC Entertainment (Firm); Phase 4 Films (Firm); Visio Entertainment.;
Lucas Black, Melissa Leo, Robert Duvall.Luke Chisolm is a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford. But Johnny is more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Cook, David Lamar.; Feature films.; Golfers; Men; Ranch life; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., ARC Entertainment ; Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
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The world for sale : money, power, and the traders who barter the earth's resources / by Blas, Javier(Journalist),author.; Farchy, Jack,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Two journalists expose one of the least scrutinized corners of the world economy: the workings of the billionaire commodity traders who buy, hoard and sell the earth's resources. It is the story of how a handful of swashbuckling businessmen became indispensable cogs in global markets, enabling an enormous expansion in international trade, and connecting resource-rich countries--no matter how corrupt or war-torn--with the world's financial centers. It is also the story of how some traders acquired political power, under the noses of western regulators and politicians, helping Saddam Hussein to sell his oil, fueling the Libyan rebel army during the Arab Spring, and funneling cash to Vladimir Putin's Kremlin in spite of western sanctions. A tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a guide to how capitalism really works.
Subjects: Capitalism.; Commodity exchanges.; Commodity futures.; Globalization.; International trade.;
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The undead fox of Deadwood Forest / by Hartman, Aubrey.;
"An undead fox serving as the Usher of souls has his life upended when a mysterious badger soul appears"--
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Dead; Future life; Foxes; Badgers; Animals; Forests and forestry;
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Chance of a lifetime / by Deveraux, Jude,author.; Sheets, Tara,1973-author.;
In 1844 Ireland, Liam O'Connor, a rogue and a thief, fell in love with Cora McLeod, the squire's daughter, and unwittingly altered the future, and now, a century later, angels have given Liam the task of making sure Cora falls in love with the man she wassupposed to marry before Liam interfered, with his soul hanging in the balance, but when Liam discovers that he again wants Cora for himself, he must choose between a stolen moment in time or an eternity of damnation.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Historical fiction.; Policewomen; Rogues and vagabonds; Reincarnation; Man-woman relationships;
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Duran Duran [videorecording] : a Hollywood high / by Duffy, Stephen,1950-on-screen participant.; Le Bon, Simon,on-screen participant.; Rhodes, Nick,1962-on-screen participant.; Taylor, Andy,1961-on-screen participant.; Taylor, John,1960-on-screen participant.; Taylor, Roger,1960-on-screen participant.; Elder, Gavin,film director.; Paul, Vincent Adam,film director.; Scott, George,1966-film director.; Last Man Media,publisher.;
Duran Duran.A Hollywood High', captures Duran Duran's live performance on a rooftop in Los Angeles. The film celebrates Duran Duran's four decade long career, the release of their latest album Future Past and the launch of a global tour. Alongside capturing the exclusive performance on the rooftop of a hotel in Los Angeles, the docu-film includes exclusive new interviews, a behind-the-scenes video, and unseen archival footage, that tells the story of their long-time relationship with the city.E.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM 2.0.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Rock concert films.; Personal narratives.; Duran Duran (Musical group); Rock groups; Rock musicians;
For private home use only.
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Until the last of me / by Neuvel, Sylvain,1973-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and discography."Showing that truth is stranger than fiction, Sylvain Neuvel weaves a scifi thriller reminiscent of Blake Crouch and Andy Weir in Until the Last of Me, blending a fast moving, darkly satirical look at the 1960s space race with an exploration of the amorality of progress and the nature of violence. The First Rule is the most important: "Always run, never fight." Over 100 generations, Mia's family has shaped Earth's history to push humanity to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices along the way. And now Mia finds herself about to help launch the first people into space. She can't take them to the stars, not quite yet. But with her adversary almost upon her, and with the future of the planet at stake it's becoming clearer that obeying the First Rule is no longer an option. For the first time since her line's first generation, Mia will have to choose to stand her ground, knowing that the overwhelming odds mean that she risks not only her bloodline, but also the future of the human race"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Extraterrestrial beings; Mothers and daughters; Rocketry; Space flight; Space race;
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