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When the Earth was green : plants, animals, and evolution's greatest romance / by Black, Riley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on Earth Fossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary efforts of their leafy counterparts. It has been the constant growth of plants that have allowed so many of our favorite, fascinating prehistoric creatures to evolve, oxygenating the atmosphere, coaxing animals onto land, and forming the forests that shaped our ancestors' anatomy. It is impossible to understand our history without them. Or, our future. Using the same scientifically-informed narrative technique that readers loved in the award-winning The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, in When the Earth Was Green, Riley Black brings readers back in time to prehistoric seas, swamps, forests, and savannas where critical moments in plant evolution unfolded. Each chapter stars plants and animals alike, underscoring how the interactions between species have helped shape the world we call home. As the chapters move upwards in time, Black guides readers along the burgeoning trunk of the Tree of Life, stopping to appreciate branches of an evolutionary story that links the world we know with one we can only just perceive now through the silent stone, from ancient roots to the present"--
Subjects: Evolutionary paleoecology.; Paleobotany.; Plants; Plants, Fossil.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Reaper Follows A Novel [electronic resource] : by Graham, Heather.aut; cloudLibrary;
Death comes for everyone. Deep in the Florida Everglades, the body of a woman is discovered in pieces, presumably ravaged by an alligator. Upon closer inspection, it’s determined no animal could make such perfectly precise cuts. Only a blade could do that. Wielded by a human. Soon, dozens of oil drums emerge amid the river of grass. Each one packed to the brim with body parts. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, share a bad feeling that extends beyond the horrifying nature of the grim discovery. They’ve seen this kind of sadistic killing before, and when a small beige horse is discovered at the bottom of one of the barrels, they know exactly what it means. The fourth horseman of the apocalypse rides a pale horse—and his name is Death. With so many bodies to identify, connecting one victim to the next is easier said than done. But finding a pattern in the chaos might be the only way Amy and Hunter can zero in on the killer, testing their skills as agents—and their relationship—like never before. And when the disturbing trail of clues signals these slayings are just the beginning, the agents will have to return to where it all started before it’s too late. The apocalypse is coming, and Hunter and Amy have only one chance to stop it, even if it means sacrificing each other.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Police Procedural; Suspense; Suspense; Crime;
© 2024., MIRA Books,
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The Reaper Follows [electronic resource] : by Graham, Heather.aut; Wayne, Roger.nrt; cloudLibrary;
Death comes for everyone. Deep in the Florida Everglades, the body of a woman is discovered in pieces, presumably ravaged by an alligator. Upon closer inspection, it’s determined no animal could make such perfectly precise cuts. Only a blade could do that. Wielded by a human. Soon, dozens of oil drums emerge amid the river of grass. Each one packed to the brim with body parts. FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, share a bad feeling that extends beyond the horrifying nature of the grim discovery. They’ve seen this kind of sadistic killing before, and when a small beige horse is discovered at the bottom of one of the barrels, they know exactly what it means. The fourth horseman of the apocalypse rides a pale horse—and his name is Death. With so many bodies to identify, connecting one victim to the next is easier said than done. But finding a pattern in the chaos might be the only way Amy and Hunter can zero in on the killer, testing their skills as agents—and their relationship—like never before. And when the disturbing trail of clues signals these slayings are just the beginning, the agents will have to return to where it all started before it’s too late. The apocalypse is coming, and Hunter and Amy have only one chance to stop it, even if it means sacrificing each other.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Suspense; Suspense; Crime;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Pebble & Dove / by Jones, Amy,1976-author.;
"In the tradition of Karen Russell's Swamplandia!, a once-famous but now-abandoned aquarium-in-a-ship in Florida is the captivating backdrop for a novel of family secrets and dysfunction, and the ways in which it can sometimes take an animal to remind us how to be human. This is the story of a family falling apart, only to be brought back together again by an unlikely champion--a 1,000-pound aquatic mammal named Pebble. Lauren's life is a mess. She has a storage unit full of candles she can't sell, a growing mountain of debt, and a teenage daughter, Dove, who barely speaks to her. Then her husband sends her a text that changes everything. Eager to escape her problems, she drives herself and Dove south to her late mother's rundown trailer in Florida. While keeping her eccentric new neighbours at Swaying Palms at bay, Lauren begins to untangle the truth about her estranged mother. How did world-famous portrait photographer Imogen Starr end up at Swaying Palms?And what happened to her fortune and her photographs? Meanwhile, Dove has secrets of her own. A mysterious photograph leads her to discover the abandoned Flamingo Key Aquarium and Tackle, where she meets Pebble, the world's oldest manatee in captivity. It is Pebble, a former star attraction, and her devoted caretaker, Ray, who will hold the key to helping Lauren and Dove come to terms with Imogen's unexpected legacy. Darkly funny and sharply observed, Pebble & Dove is a moving novel about the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters, and learning how to choose between what's worth saving and what needs to be let go."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Aquariums; Captive wild animals; Dysfunctional families; Family secrets; Manatees; Mothers and daughters;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The little mermaid [videorecording] / by Andersen, H. C.(Hans Christian),1805-1875.Lille havfrue.; Auberjonois, René,1940-voice actor.; Barnes, Christopher Daniel,voice actor.; Benson, Jodi,voice actor.; Carroll, Pat,1927-voice actor.; Clements, Ron,film director,screenwriter.; Edwards, Paddi,voice actor.; Menken, Alan,composer (expression); Musker, John,film director,screenwriter.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Editor, Mark A. Hester ; music, Alan Menken ; production designers, Maureen Donley, Donald Towns.Voices: Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Paddi Edwards, Buddy Hackett, Jason Marin, Kenneth Mars, Ben Wright, Samuel E. Wright, Edie McClurg, Wil Ryan.Ariel is a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid who is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from the world above the sea, she swims to the surface and, in a raging storm, rescues Prince Eric, the man of her dreams. Determined to be human, she strikes a bargain with the devious seawitch, Ursula, and trades her fins and beautiful voice for legs. With her best friend Flounder, and her reluctant chaperone Sebastian at her side, Ariel must win the prince's love and save her father's kingdom.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.78:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Dolby digital 5.1.Academy Awards, USA, 1990: Oscar - Best Music, Original Score (Alan Menken) ; Best Music, Original Song (Alan Menken, music, Howard Ashman, Lyrics)Golden Globes, USA, 1990: Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Alan Menken) ; Best Original Song - Motion Picture (Alan Menken, Howard Ashman)
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Fathers and daughters; First loves; Incantations; Man-woman relationships; Mermaids;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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It takes two [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Embark on the craziest journey of your life in it takes two, a genre-bending platform adventure created purely for co-op. Invite a friend to join for free with friends Pass** and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Play as the clashing couple Cody and may, two humans turned into Dolls by a magic spell. Together, trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides around every corner, they are reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship. Master unique and connected character abilities in every new level. Help each other across an abundance of unexpected obstacles and laugh-out-loud moments. Kick gangster squirrels' furry Tails, pilot a pair of underpants, DJ a buzzing night club, and bobsleigh through a magical Snow globe. Embrace a heartfelt and hilarious story, where narrative and gameplay are interwoven in a uniquely metaphorical experience. It takes two is developed by the award-winning studio hazelight, the industry-leader of cooperative play. They are about to take you on a wild and wondrous ride where only one thing is for certain: we're better together.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Animated blood, comic mischief, fantasy violence, language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2 player co-op online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 40 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PS5 upgrade available.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Platform video games.; 3D video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; It takes two (Game); Adventure and adventurers; Computer adventure games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Okja [videorecording] / by An, Seo-hyun,actor.; Bostick, Devon,1991-actor.; Byun, Hee-bong,actor.; Ch'oe, U-sik,1990-actor.; Choi, Dooho(Producer),film producer.; Collins, Lily,1989-actor.; Dano, Paul,1984-actor.; Esposito, Giancarlo,actor.; Gardner, Dede,film producer.; Gyllenhaal, Jake,1980-actor.; Henderson, Shirley,1965-actor.; Henshall, Daniel,1983-actor.; Kim, Lewis Taewan,film producer.; Kleiner, Jeremy,film producer.; Pong, Chun-ho,1969-film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Ronson, Jon,1967-screenwriter.; Sarandos, Ted,film producer.; Sŏ, U-sik,1967-film producer.; Swinton, Tilda,actor.; Yeun, Steven,actor.; Yun, Che-mun,1970-actor.; Criterion Collection (Firm),publisher.; Kate Street Picture Company,production company.; Lewis Pictures,production company.; Netflix (Firm),presenter.; Plan B Entertainment,production company.;
Music, Jaeil Jung ; editor, Yang Jinmo ; director of photography, Darius Khondji.Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, An Seo Hyun, Byun Heebong, Steven Yeun, Lilly Collins, Yoon Je Moon, Shirley Henderson, Daniel Henshall, Devon Bostick, Woo Shik Choi, Giancarlo Esposito, Jake Gyllenhaal.Mija is a South Korean girl growing up on an Edenic mountainside with her grandfather and best friend: Okja, a giant, empathetic "super pig" created as part of a secret GMO experiment. When Okja is abruptly torn away from her, Mija embarks on a perilous rescue mission that places her at the center of a sinister corporate conspiracy. While Bong's trademark virtuosic set-pieces dazzle, Okja's beating heart is the connection between a girl and her super pig, made all the more poignant by the brilliant special effects that bring the animal star to unforgettable life.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures, Korean.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animal welfare; Girls; Human-animal communication; Human-animal relationships; Transgenic organisms; Swine;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Viens jouer, Matou! / by Luxbacher, Irene,1970-; Rioux, Hélène,1949-;
LSC
Subjects: Chats; Relations homme-animal; Cats; Human-animal relationships;
© c2010., Éditions Scholastic,
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Zoé et Banjo / by Giles, Jenny.; Reynolds, Pat.;
LSC
Subjects: Chiens; Relations homme-animal; Dogs; Human-animal relationships;
© c2001., Groupe Beauchemin,
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Donde el corazón te lleva : la historia de Dindim y Joao / by Gold, Irma.; Crispe, Susannah.;
Inspirado en una historia real, este cuento relata una insólita y emocionante relación entre un hombre y un animal. La autora se basó en un artículo del periódico sobre un pingüino de Magallanes encontrado en una isla cerca de Rio de Janeiro, cubierto de petróleo y enfermo. El viejo Joao lo cuidó, alimentó y lo llamó Dindim. Dindim permaneció con su amigo hasta que un día sintió la llamada de la naturaleza y abandonó la isla migrando hasta la Patagonia. Por razones insondables para los científicos, Dindim ha decidido regresar cada año junto a Joao, haciendo un viaje de miles de kilómetros y enfrentándose a múltiples dificultades.
Subjects: Picture books.; Climatic changes; Oil spills; Magellanic penguin; Human-animal relationships; Spanish language materials.;
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