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The leap year gene / by Wood, Shelley,1971-author.;
"February 29, 1916. A baby girl is born -- but as the months and years go by, Kit McKinley inexplicably ages just one year for every four. Her mother Lillian, a fledgling botanist, fears that Kit's condition will catch the attention of Lillian's fellow suffragettes, who have embraced the eugenics craze sweeping North America targeting unfit, unwed mothers and "defective" children. For decades, Kit and her family must keep on the move to conceal her secret and protect her from the unwanted attention of Nazi scientists, nosy doctors, Big Pharma and the insatiable news media that is always hunting for the next sensational story. When Kit finally reaches her teens and can pass for an adult, she must decide whether she wants to stay perpetually on the run or stay put and form lasting ties. The only problem is Will Katzen, whose life -- first as a baby, then as a boy, and then as a man -- keeps intersecting with hers, complicating every instinct she has to flee, or to love. Part medical mystery, part love story, The Leap Year Gene is an unforgettable tour de force that traces the past century's burgeoning understanding of genetics, eugenics and what constitutes "normal" while exploring the tensions, losses, love and sense of duty that can bind families together or split them apart."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Abnormalities, Human; Difference (Philosophy); Eugenics; Families; Genetics; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The jaguar's children / by Vaillant, John(John H.),author.;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Archaeologists; Genetically modified foods; Human smuggling; Human trafficking; Indians of Mexico; Zapotec Indians; Zapotec Indians; Zapotec Indians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The lake house : a novel / by Patterson, James,1947-;
Six children, who have escaped government experiments, a childhood in captivity, and a brush with death, yearn to to return to the one place they felt protected, the waterfront cabin known as the Lake House, where a horrifying surprise awaits them.
Subjects: Human experimentation in medicine; Genetic engineering; Teenagers; Flight; Suspense fiction; Science fiction;
© c2003., Little, Brown,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Jurassic World [videorecording] / by D'Onofrio, Vincent.; Greer, Judy,1975-; Howard, Bryce Dallas,1981-; Johnson, Jake.; Khan, Irrfan,1962-; Pratt, Chris,1979-; Robinson, Nick,1995-; Simpkins, Ty.; Sy, Omar,1978-; Legendary Pictures.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Nick Robinson, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, Judy Greer.Twenty-two years ago, John Hammond envisioned a theme park where guests could experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. Today, Jurassic World welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, but something ferocious lurks behind the park's attraction: a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When chaos erupts across the island, Owen (Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard, The Help) race to restore order as a day in the park becomes a struggle for survival.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Amusement parks; Animal genetic engineering; Dinosaurs; Feature films.; Human-animal relationships; Survival;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ender's game [videorecording] / by Breslin, Abigail,1996-; Butterfield, Asa,1997-; Card, Orson Scott.Ender's game.Videorecording.; Davis, Viola,1965-; Ford, Harrison,1942-; Hood, Gavin,film director.; Kingsley, Ben,1943-; Partha, Suraj.; Steinfeld, Hailee,actor.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Odd Lot Entertainment (Firm);
Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Abigail Breslin, Viola Davis, Moises Arias, Aramis Knight, Suraj Partha.A hostile alien race attacked Earth, and if not for the legendary heroics of Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham, all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, Colonel Hyrum Graff is training only the best young children. Ender Wiggin, a shy, but brilliant boy, is soon ordained by Graff as the military's next great hope. Once at Command School, he's trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead them into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital.
Subjects: Wiggin, Ender (Fictitious character); Action and adventure films.; Brothers and sisters; Extraterrestrial beings; Feature films.; Genetic engineering; Gifted children; Human-alien encounters; Military education; Science fiction films.; War games;
© c2014., Odd Lot Entertainment ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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What makes me me? / by Winston, Robert M. L.;
Describes what makes up the human body and what makes individuals unique. Describes how the brain works, with an emphasis on intelligence and personality. Includes tests of genetic characteristics, types of intelligence and personality.
Subjects: Human biology; Human physiology;
© 2004., DK Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The origins of creativity / by Wilson, Edward O.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Creative ability.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blade runner [videorecording] / by motion picture adaptation of (work):Dick, Philip K.Do androids dream of electric sheep?[videorecording].; Ford, Harrison,1942-actor.; Hannah, Daryl,actor.; Hauer, Rutger,1944-actor.; Olmos, Edward James,actor.; Scott, Ridley,film director.; Young, Sean,actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Screenplay, Hampton Faucher and David Peoples ; music, Vangelis.Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah.In Phillip K. Dick's science fiction story, replicants are genetically engineered humans of superior strength and intelligence. This adventure film based on the Dick story stars Harrison Ford as a 21st century detective assigned the mission to locate and destroy four rebellious replicants.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dick, Philip K.; Androids; Detectives; Dystopias; Genetic engineering;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Stronger than infertility : the essential guide to navigating every step of your journey / by Huhman, Heather R.,author.;
"This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage of the process -- from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between. There's the medical nitty gritty: getting a diagnosis (or not); selecting a fertility clinic that's right for you; understanding IUI and IVF and genetic testing; a comprehensive list of medications and their side effects, and much more. There are emotional high and lows: staying hopeful while managing grief and depression, maintaining and strengthening your relationship, and navigating religious and ethical concerns. And then there is the practical and often complicated questions around affording treatments, dealing with your workplace (including the military), and everything you need to know about insurance and fertility treatments. Stronger Than Infertility breaks down complicated clinical information and expert medical advice from top specialists in the field. The book includes first-person stories and hard-won advice from women who have been down this long and often painful road (Huhman included) and offers a clear-eyed look at the emotional and psychological landmines that come with the journey. The result is a book that inspires as much as it educates and is a much-needed source of support and inspiration for readers hungry for understanding and hope"--
Subjects: Fertilization in vitro, Human.; Human reproductive technology.; Infertility, Female.; Infertility, Female; Infertility.; Infertility;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The code breaker : Jennifer Doudna, gene editing, and the future of the human race / by Isaacson, Walter,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how the pioneering scientist Jennifer Doudna, along with her colleagues and rivals, launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and enhance our children"--
Subjects: Doudna, Jennifer A.; CRISPR (Genetics); Gene editing.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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