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Angry weather : heat waves, floods, storms, and the new science of climate change / by Otto, Friederike Elly Luise,1982-author.; Brackel, Benjamin von,1982-author.; Pybus, Sarah,translator.; translation of:Otto, Friederike Elly Luise,1982-Wütendes wetter.English.; David Suzuki Institute,sponsoring body.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-233) and index.
Subjects: Climatic changes; Severe storms.; Weather;
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Unisex sweaters to knit : timeless designs for sizes 32-52 inches / by Schellong, Clarissa,author.; Sokiran, Katharina,translator.; translation of:Schellong, Clarissa.Unisex pullover stricken.English.;
"Knit sweaters for all! Everyone should have the pleasure of knitting and/or wearing a sweater that fits well and looks fantastic. And with the 16 designs in this book, you'll have a whole range of options, from comfy textured pullovers to classic aran styles to work-ready cardigans -- in sizes ranging from 32 to 52 inches in the chest circumference. These sweaters are classic yet interesting designs that never go out of style. Change colors, length, buttons, and details to personalize the look. Whether you prefer a more tailored or looser fit, you will find your new favorite sweater in this collection. Pattern skill levels range from intermediate and up, though an illustrated tutorial section of stitches and techniques will help the advanced beginner learn any new skills needed. You will turn to this book again and again to fill your sweater chest with instant classics!"--Back cover.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Knitting; Sweaters.;
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Sisters in resistance : how a German spy, a banker's wife, and Mussolini's daughter outwitted the Nazis / by Mazzeo, Tilar J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In 1944, the war had reached its climax in continental Europe. News of secret diaries kept by Italy's former Foreign Minister, Galeazzo Ciano, had permeated public consciousness. What wasn't reported, however, was how three women-a Fascist's daughter, a German spy, and an American socialite-risked their lives to ensure the diaries would reach the Allied forces, who would use the papers as key evidence against the Nazis at the Nuremberg Trials. Just a year earlier, Edda Mussolini, Benito Mussolini's daughter, had given Hitler and her father an ultimatum: release her husband, Galeazzo Ciano, from prison, or risk her leaking her husband's journals to the press. Knowing the diaries will expose Nazi lies and create a foundation for a criminal war crimes prosecution, Hitler and Mussolini vow to do everything in their power to see the diaries destroyed-even if it means liquidating Mussolini's daughter. To do this, they ordered Hilde Beetz, a German spy, to seduce Ciano in prison in order to learn the diaries' location. As the seducer becomes the seduced, however, Hilde shifts her loyalties and becomes a double agent, joining forces with Edda to save Ciano from execution. When this fails, Edda flees to Switzerland with Hilde's daring assistance to keep Ciano's final wish: to see the diaries published for use by the Allies. When the head of United States' intelligence, Alan Dulles, learns of Edda's escape, he sends in socialite Frances De Chollet, an "accidental" spy, assigned by chance to a mission that would change her life. Her task is to find Edda, gain her trust, and, crucially, hand the diaries over to the Americans. Against all expectations, what develops is a rich and humanizing friendship between the two women. One step ahead of the Gestapo agents who are hunting Edda, together they succeed in preserving one of the most important historic documents of the Second World War. Drawing from in-depth research and first-person interviews with people who witnessed parts of this true story, Mazzeo gives readers a riveting look into this little-known moment in cultural history and shows how, without Edda, Hilde, and Frances's involvement, certain convictions would never have been possible at Nuremberg. Sisters in Resistance is a powerful look at women's intelligence work during WWII, a moving story of unlikely wartime friendships, and an inspirational investigation into three people who, navigated the place where truth, loyalty, justice, and betrayal collide"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Ciano, Edda Mussolini, Contessa.; Ciano, Galeazzo, conte, 1903-1944; Ciano, Galeazzo, conte, 1903-1944.; Purwin, Hilde, 1919-2010.; Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiter-Partei. Schutzstaffel. Reichssicherheitshauptamt. Amt VI.; Espionage, German; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The perfect horse : the daring U.S. mission to rescue the priceless stallions kidnapped by the Nazis / by Letts, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Podhajsky, Alois.; Reed, Charles Hancock, 1900-1980.; United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, Mechanized, 2nd; Spanische Reitschule (Vienna, Austria); Arabian horse; Lipizzaner horse; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Beautiful nights [text (large print)] : a novel / by George, Nina,1973-author.; translation of:George, Nina,1973-Schönheit der Nacht.English.; Howe, Sharon,translator.;
"Claire is one of Paris's most esteemed behavioral biologists, with an enviable career and family. But she has become increasingly frustrated by the stasis of her marriage, including her husband's unremarked-on affairs, and feels caged by the obligations she took on too early in life. As she and her family prepare for their annual holiday to the Brittany coast, her son, Nico, comes to her with a request: Can his new girlfriend, Julie, join them for the summer? Nico feels certain that this is the next step in merging their lives together, but Julie wonders if this man is really her path or if her passions -- for performance, for intimacy, for a bigger life -- will jeopardize their future. What Julie and Claire don't realize is that they share a secret -- they've met before, in a compromising moment whose implications color their relationship from the moment it's revealed. Both Julie and Claire are at a crossroads, each waiting for something that will set her on fire inside -- the rush of life, colors, courage. Under the blazing Brittany sun, by the tranquility of the sea and in the raging of a nighttime thunderstorm, they will ignite and never be the same again."--
Subjects: Large print books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Paramours; Secrecy; Single parents; Women;
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A field guide to clean drinking water : how to find, assess, treat and store it ; for travelling, trekking, off-the-grid living, water emergencies, whenever you can't take it for granted / by Vogel, Joe,author.; Sommer, Carolin,translator.; translation of:Vogel, Joe.Trinkwasserversorgung in Extremsituationen.English.;
"An informative guide on how to find and prepare safe drinking water in extreme situations. Suitable for hikers and outdoors people who are trekking into remote areas with uncertain water access"--
Subjects: Drinking water; Survival and emergency rations.; Water; Wilderness survival.;
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Making pottery without a kiln : happy little projects to make for your home / by Schmidt-Kohl, Daniela,author.; translation of:Schmidt-Kohl, Daniela.Töpfer dich glücklich.English.;
"Discover 29 home decor projects perfect for beginners that can be customized for any style"--
Subjects: Handicraft.; Pottery craft.; Pottery.; Pottery craft;
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Trigger mortis : a James Bond novel / by Horowitz, Anthony,1955-author.; Fleming, Ian,1908-1964,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.With SMERSH planning a demonstration of Soviet strength at an international Grand Prix in West Germany, James and an American female agent must work together to stop them.
Subjects: Spy stories.; Bond, James (Fictitious character);
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Anne Frank : the biography / by Müller, Melissa,1967-; Kimber, Rita.; Kimber, Robert.; Müller, Melissa,1967-Mädchen Anne Frank.English.;
Foreword to the New Edition -- The Arrest -- Anne in Frankfurt -- Exodus -- A New Home -- Growing Danger -- Trapped -- Into Hiding -- The Secret Annex -- Living In Fear -- The Last Train to Auschwitz -- Longing -- Epilogue -- A Note by Miep Gies.
Subjects: Frank, Anne, 1929-1945.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jewish children in the Holocaust; Jews;
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The magic of melatonin : how this amazing hormone will help you sleep, reduce pain, relieve anxiety, slow aging, and much more / by Fauteck, Jan-Dirk,author.; Elder, Andrea,contributor.; translation of:Fauteck, Jan-Dirk.Melatonin.English.;
Includes bibliographical references."Everything you need to know about the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin! Dr. Fauteck addresses the impact of proper supplemental melatonin and various studies and research done on the topic. Melatonin has been widely used to correct problems of sleep disorders, and while this book looks into that research further and breaks down the impact of melatonin and sleep, it also addresses research that addresses melatonin use for its ability to regulate the circadian clock in general and impact other areas of health such oxidative stress, neuropsychiatric disorders, headaches, chronic pain, digestion, diabetes, fertility, pregnancy, cancer, and many age-related diseases. In this book, Dr. Fauteck summarizes critical information related to the necessity of maintaining regular biological rhythms and describes the pathological consequences of circadian rhythm disturbances. He provides a clear description of how melatonin is produced and secreted, how the prevailing artificially imposed light/dark cycle can disturb its rhythm, and how this translates into other potential pathologies."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Melatonin.; Sleep disorders.;
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