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National Geographic people of the world : cultures and traditions, ancestry and identity / by Howell, Catherine Herbert.; Harrison, K. David.; Howell, Catherine Herbert.National Geographic book of peoples of the world.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Ethnology.; Manners and customs.; Human geography.;
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The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / by Killam, Kasley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy. It introduces the need for social health -- the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected -- to truly flourish.
Subjects: Human behavior; Interpersonal relations.;
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The mosquito : a human history of our deadliest predator / by Winegard, Timothy C.(Timothy Charles),1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity's fate. Why was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has protected the lives of popes for millennia? Why did Scotland surrender its sovereignty to England? What was George Washington's secret weapon during the American Revolution? The answer to all these questions, and many more, is the mosquito. Across our planet since the dawn of humankind, this nefarious pest, roughly the size and weight of a grape seed, has been at the frontlines of history as the grim reaper, the harvester of human populations, and the ultimate agent of historical change. As the mosquito transformed the landscapes of civilization, humans were unwittingly required to respond to its piercing impact and universal projection of power. The mosquito has determined the fates of empires and nations, razed and crippled economies, and decided the outcome of pivotal wars, killing nearly half of humanity along the way. She (only females bite) has dispatched an estimated 52 billion people from a total of 108 billion throughout our relatively brief existence.As the greatest purveyor of extermination we have ever known, she has played a greater role in shaping our human story than any other living thing with which we share our global village. Imagine for a moment a world without deadly mosquitoes, or any mosquitoes, for that matter?Our history and the world we know, or think we know, would be completely unrecognizable. Driven by surprising insights and fast-paced storytelling,The Mosquitois the extraordinary untold story of the mosquito's reign through human history and her indelible impact on our modern world order.
Subjects: Mosquitoes; Human ecology.;
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How to be happy though human : new and selected poems / by Camp, Kate,author.;
A timely collection of new and previously published work by one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed poets, How to Be Happy Though Human is Kate Camp's superb seventh book of poetry. Kate Camp's poetry has been described by critics as 'fearless', 'wry, sympathetic, affable, deadpan', and 'containing a surprising radicalism and power'. Incorporating new, previously unpublished work and a selection of important poems from her six earlier collections, How to Be Happy Though Human represents a new chapter in her career.
Subjects: Poetry.; New Zealand poetry;
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Dying light. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus--and lost. Now, we're losing again. The city, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the dark ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a Wanderer with the power to change the fate of the city. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth ... and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you'll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of Power, choose sides and decide your Destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget--stay human.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, intense violence, suggestive themes, strong language).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 2-4 player co-op online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 60 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X ; Smart delivery compatible.
Subjects: Survival horror video games.; Video games.; Role playing video games.; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Dying light 2 Stay human (Game); Zombies; Dystopias; Computer adventure games;
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The magic school bus. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bastien, Charles E.; Cole, Joanna.; Degan, Bruce.; Jacobs, Lawrence.; Lurye, Peter.; Stone, Stuart.; Tamberelli, Daniel,1982-; Tomlin, Lily.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
For lunch -- Inside Ralphie -- Flexes its muscles.Key animators, Shane Doyle ... [et al.] ; editors, Richard Bond, Stephanie Duncan ; music, Peter Lurye ; designers, Scott Bennett.Voices: Lily Tomlin, Daniel Tamberelli, Stuart Stone.As Ms. Frizzle leads the way, the class takes a journey through Arnold's digestive system, a pulsating excursion through Ralphie's bloodstream, and an exciting exploration through the Ralphie Robot to learn about bones, joints and muscles.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Cardiovascular system.; Children's television programs.; Digestive organs; Frizzle, Ms. (Fictitious character); Human body.; Musculoskeletal system.; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2009., Warner Home Video,
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The Intelligence Explosion : When AI Beats Humans at Everything. by Barrat, James.;
'The Intelligence Explosion' is a fast-paced exploration of the myriad issues raised by generative AI. At such a moment in time it is important that the public understand the dimensions of the release of these tools into the wilds, the positive and the negative, and how we might guard against what the leaders of the industry declare may well lead to our annihilation, but could also lead to our salvation if handled with the necessary forethought.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies;
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Falling back in love with being human : letters to lost souls / by Thom, Kai Cheng,author.;
A transformative collection of intimate and lyrical love letters that offer a path toward compassion, forgiveness, and self-acceptance.
Subjects: Poetry.; Letter writing; Sexual minorities;
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Colors of me / by Barnes, Brynne,1983-; Nelson, Annika M.,1968-;
Subjects: Color; Human skin color;
© c2011., Sleeping Bear Press,
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Humankind : a hopeful history / by Bregman, Rutger,1988-author.; Manton, Elizabeth,translator.; Moore, Erica,translator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."If one basic principle has served as the bedrock of bestselling author Rutger Bregman's thinking, it is that every progressive idea -- whether it was the abolition of slavery, the advent of democracy, women's suffrage, or the ratification of marriage equality -- was once considered radical and dangerous by the mainstream opinion of its time. With Humankind, he brings that mentality to bear against one of our most entrenched ideas: namely, that human beings are by nature selfish and self-interested. By providing a new historical perspective of the last 200,000 years of human history, Bregman sets out to prove that we are in fact evolutionarily wired for cooperation rather than competition, and that our instinct to trust each other has a firm evolutionary basis going back to the beginning of Homo sapiens. Bregman systematically debunks our understanding of the Milgram electrical-shock experiment, the Zimbardo prison experiment, and the Kitty Genovese "bystander effect." In place of these, he offers little-known true stories: the tale of twin brothers on opposing sides of apartheid in South Africa who came together with Nelson Mandela to create peace; a group of six shipwrecked children who survived for a year and a half on a deserted island by working together; a study done after World War II that found that as few as 15% of American soldiers were actually capable of firing at the enemy. The ultimate goal of Humankind is to demonstrate that while neither capitalism nor communism has on its own been proven to be a workable social system, there is a third option: giving "citizens and professionals the means (left) to make their own choices (right)." Reorienting our thinking toward positive and high expectations of our fellow man, Bregman argues, will reap lasting success. Bregman presents this idea with his signature wit and frankness, once again making history, social science and economic theory accessible and enjoyable for lay readers"--
Subjects: Human beings.; Philosophical anthropology.; Human behavior.; Civilization; World history.;
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