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Great giant cranes / by Humphrey, Natalie.;
On nearly every construction site, cranes are hard at work lifting heavy materials. The largest cranes are used to build skyscrapers and oil rigs while smaller gantry cranes can help factory workers move heavy boxes from place to place. In this informative, approachable text, young readers will discover different types of cranes and how workers use them every day. With full color photographs, young readers will see cranes up close and learn about the largest cranes in the world!
Subjects: Cranes, derricks, etc.;
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Plagues and their aftermath : how societies recover from pandemics / by Jenkins, Brian Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.In a concise, authoritative, and gripping telling, Brian Michael Jenkins--one of our leading authorities on national security and an advisor to governments, presidents and CEOs--provides a masterly account of what kind of future the planet might be facing ... by looking at the world's long history of epidemics and discerning what was common about their aftermath.
Subjects: Informational works.; Pandemics;
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Why Taiwan matters : a short history of a small island that will dictate our future / by Brown, Kerry,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Taiwan expert Kerry Brown sums up the history of Taiwan and the danger of a Chinese takeover in this succinct and authoritative book. When the bloody Chinese Civil War concluded in 1949, two Chinas were born. Mao's Communists won and took China's mainland; Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists fled to Taiwan island. Since then, China and Taiwan have drifted into being separate political and cultural entities. Taiwan is now a flourishing democracy and an economic success story: just one of its companies produces over 90 per cent of the semiconductors that power the world's economy. It is a free and vibrant society. For the United States and the West, the island is a bastion of freedom against China's assertive presence in the region. And yet China, increasingly bellicose under Xi Jinping, insists Taiwan is part of its territory and must be returned to it. Should China blockade the island and mount an invasion, it would set off a chain reaction that would pitch it against the US -- escalating a regional war into a global one. Taiwan is thus a geopolitical powder keg. Why Taiwan Matters helps us understand how and why we've arrived at this dangerous moment in history. With unparalleled access to Taiwan's political leaders and a deep understanding of the island's history and culture, Professor Kerry Brown provides a new reading of Taiwan, its twenty-three million people, and how they navigate being caught in this frightening geopolitical standoff. Why Taiwan Matters is the essential book for understanding Taiwan's unique story told in an accessible, expert and urgent way"--
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Curly girls, love your curls! / by Hamilton, Claudia M. ; Strickland, Laura(Illustrator); Wallden, Krista.;
"Curly Girl is a lovely little girl who shares her mother's hair journey with the reader. She captivates her audience with this informative story about her lessons in taking care of her naturally curly hair. Curly Girl will certainly inspire the reader to be confident about her curls. Every little curly-haired girl will gain insight into appropriate hair care and the unique way that God has made her"--Page [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Hair; Beauty, Personal; Self-esteem in children;
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Lactivate! : a user's guide to breastfeeding / by Krause, Jill,author.; Rosenthal, Chrisie,author.; Yiacoupis, Angelica,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Breastfeeding moms will tell you milk makin' comes with health benefits--and a million questions. Lactivate! is a judgment-free user's manual with the latest information on breastfeeding, supporting you in making the best decisions for yourself and your family. From solving everyday breastfeeding problems to teaching you to clear a clogged milk duct, this guide will help you create the ultimate biological synchronization between you and your child."--Back cover.
Subjects: Breastfeeding.;
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Crocodiles need kisses too / by Colby, Rebecca,1968-; Dullaghan, Penelope.;
Illustrations and rhyming text inform the reader that, despite quills, claws, fangs, and more, animals--like children--all need love and affection.Ages 2-5.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Animals; Parent and child; Love, Maternal;
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Countdown [text (large print)] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DuBois, Brendan,author.;
"Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows--until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Intelligence officers; Terrorism; Undercover operations; Women intelligence officers;
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Countdown [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Archer, Ellen(Narrator),narrator.; DuBois, Brendan,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ellen Archer."Agent Amy Cornwall excels at working from the shadows--until a botched field operation reveals dark dealings between her bosses and an informant. And a hidden plot by a terrorist genius that could kill thousands of Americans. Among them: her husband and daughter. She has to go dark. The Division wants to erase her. And they know every detail about her identity, her history, and her family. Agent Cornwall's countdown has begun"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Spy fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Intelligence officers; Terrorism; Undercover operations; Women intelligence officers;
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Line of duty. [videorecording] / by Ashfield, Kate,actor.; Compston, Martin,actor.; Dunbar, Adrian,1958-actor.; Higgins, Paul,actor.; James, Lennie,actor.; McCardie, Brian,actor.; McClure, Vicky,1983-actor.; McKee, Gina,1964-actor.; Morrissey, Neil,actor.; Parkinson, Craig,actor.; Teale, Owen,1961-actor.; Acorn Media (Firm),production company.; Advantage West Midlands,production company.; BBC Northern Ireland,production company.; BBC Two (Television station : London, England),broadcaster.; Content Television,production company.; Creative England (Firm),production company.; European Regional Development Fund,production company.; RLJ Entertainment,distributor.; World Productions (Firm : London, England),production company.;
Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Stephen Graham.Series follows anti-corruption unit 12 (AC-12) as they investigate fellow police officers accused of corruption. In series five, Stephen Graham stars as John Corbett, the ruthless leader of an organized crime group who hijacks a seized drugs transport. AC-12 investigators suspect corrupt police officers of leaking information. As the body count rises, AC-12 realize they2re facing their most vicious adversary yet.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Television cop shows.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Police corruption; Police internal investigation; Police;
For private home use only.
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Snitch [videorecording] / by Bernthal, Jon.; Haythe, Justin,1973-; Johnson, Dwayne,1972-; Pepper, Barry,1970-; Sarandon, Susan,1946-; Waugh, Ric Roman,1968-; Williams, Michael Kenneth.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Exclusive Media Group.; Imagenation Abu Dhabi (Firm); Participant Media.;
Music by Antonio Pinto ; director of photography, Dana Gonzales ; edited by Jonathan Chibnall.Susan Sarandon, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Michael Kenneth Williams.A father's teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of ten years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. attorney to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission, risking everything, including his family and his own life.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Cartels; Drug traffic; Fathers and sons; Feature films.; Malicious accusation; Undercover operations; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2013., Exclusive Media ; Distributed by Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm,
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