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A city on Mars : can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? / by Weinersmith, Kelly,author.; Weinersmith, Zach,1982-author,illustrator.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, 'A City on Mars' investigates whether the dream of new worlds won't create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith answer every question about space you've ever wondered about, and many you've never considered. Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon's Peaks of Eternal Light-and what happens if you're left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself-whether and how to become multiplanetary.

Subjects: Humor.; Extraterrestrial anthropology.; Interplanetary voyages.; Life on other planets.; Space colonies.;

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The Great Divide A Novel [electronic resource] : by Henriquez, Cristina.aut; Miles, Robin.nrt; cloudLibrary;

An epic novel of the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there, by Cristina Henríquez, acclaimed author of The Book of Unknown Americans It is said that the canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built. For Francisco, a local fisherman who resents the foreign powers clamoring for a slice of his country, nothing is more upsetting than the decision of his son, Omar, to work as a digger in the excavation zone. But for Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection. Ada Bunting is a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados who arrives in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work. Alone and with no resources, she is determined to find a job that will earn enough money for her ailing sister’s surgery. When she sees a young man—Omar—who has collapsed after a grueling shift, she is the only one who rushes to his aid. John Oswald has dedicated his life to scientific research and has journeyed to Panama in single-minded pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But now, his wife, Marian, has fallen ill herself, and when he witnesses Ada’s bravery and compassion, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice.  Searing and empathetic,The Great Divide explores the intersecting lives of activists, fishmongers, laborers, journalists, neighbors, doctors, and soothsayers—those rarely acknowledged by history even as they carved out its course. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Hispanic & Latino; Literary; Sagas;

© 2024., HarperCollins,

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The Great Divide A Novel [electronic resource] : by Henriquez, Cristina.aut; cloudLibrary;

A TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club Pick! A powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there It is said that the canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built. For Francisco, a local fisherman who resents the foreign powers clamoring for a slice of his country, nothing is more upsetting than the decision of his son, Omar, to work as a digger in the excavation zone. But for Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection. Ada Bunting is a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados who arrives in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work. Alone and with no resources, she is determined to find a job that will earn enough money for her ailing sister’s surgery. When she sees a young man—Omar—who has collapsed after a grueling shift, she is the only one who rushes to his aid. John Oswald has dedicated his life to scientific research and has journeyed to Panama in single-minded pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But now, his wife, Marian, has fallen ill herself, and when he witnesses Ada’s bravery and compassion, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice.  Searing and empathetic,The Great Divide explores the intersecting lives of activists, fishmongers, laborers, journalists, neighbors, doctors, and soothsayers—those rarely acknowledged by history even as they carved out its course. Named a Most Anticipated Book By:  Washington Post * Book Riot * Electric Literature * LitHub * ELLE * The Millions * Goodreads * Reader’s Digest

Subjects: Electronic books.; Hispanic & Latino; Cultural Heritage; Literary; Sagas; Contemporary Women;

© 2024., HarperCollins,

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Whatever it took : an army paratrooper's D-day, capture, and escape from Nazi concentration camps / by Langrehr, Henry,author.; DeFelice, Jim,1956-author.;

Includes bibliographical references.Published to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, an unforgettable never-before-told first-person account of World War II: the true story of an American paratrooper who survived D-Day, was captured and imprisoned in a Nazi work camp, and made a daring escape to freedom. Now at 95, one of the few living members of the Greatest Generation shares his experiences at last in one of the most remarkable World War II stories ever told. As the Allied Invasion of Normandy launched in the pre-dawn hours of June 6, 1944, Henry Langrehr, an American paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, was among the thousands of Allies who parachuted into occupied France. Surviving heavy anti-aircraft fire, he crashed through the glass roof of a greenhouse in Sainte-Mère-Église. While many of the soldiers in his unit died, Henry and other surviving troops valiantly battled enemy tanks to a standstill. Then, on June 29, Henry was captured by the Nazis. The next phase of his incredible journey was beginning. Kept for a week in the outer ring of a death camp, Henry witnessed the Nazis' unspeakable brutality - the so-called Final Solution, with people marched to their deaths, their bodies discarded like cords of wood. Transported to a work camp, he endured horrors of his own when he was forced to live in unbelievable squalor and labor in a coal mine with other POWs. Knowing they would be worked to death, he and a friend made a desperate escape. When a German soldier cornered them in a barn, the friend was fatally shot; Henry struggled with the soldier, killing him and taking his gun. Perilously traveling westward toward Allied controlled land on foot, Henry faced the great ethical and moral dilemmas of war firsthand, needing to do whatever it took to survive. Finally, after two weeks behind enemy lines, he found an American unit and was rescued. Awaiting him at home was Arlene, who, like millions of other American women, went to work in factories and offices to build the armaments Henry and the Allies needed for victory. Whatever It Took is her story, too, bringing to life the hopes and fears of those on the homefront awaiting their loved ones to return. A tale of heroism, hope, and survival featuring 30 photographs, Whatever It Took is a timely reminder of the human cost of freedom and a tribute to unbreakable human courage and spirit in the darkest of times.

Subjects: Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Biographies.; Langrehr, Henry.; United States. Army; Parachute troops; Concentration camp escapes.; Prisoners of war; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;

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Wayward Girls A Novel [electronic resource] : by Wiggs, Susan.aut; CloudLibrary;

"After decades of bestsellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs' opus. A gut-wrenching story of survival, friendship, and justice. Masterful."--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell "The magnificent Susan Wiggs takes a leap into the history of women..a page-turner, replete with mystery and suspense."—Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone From New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs, a wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption. Set in the turbulent Vietnam era in the All-American city of Buffalo, New York, six girls are condemned to forced labor in the laundry of a Catholic reform school. In 1968 we meet six teens confined at the Good Shepherd—a dark and secretive institution controlled by Sisters of Charity nuns—locked away merely for being gay, pregnant, or simply unruly. Mairin— free-spirited daughter of Irish immigrants, committed to keep her safe from her stepfather. Angela—denounced for her attraction to girls, sent to the nuns for reform, but instead found herself the victim of a predator. Helen—the daughter of intellectuals detained in Communist China, she saw her “temporary” stay at the Good Shepherd stretch into years. Odessa—caught up in a police dragnet over a racial incident, she found the physical and mental toughness to endure her sentence. Denise—sentenced for brawling in a foster home, she dared to dream of a better life. Janice—deeply insecure, she couldn’t decide where her loyalty lay—except when it came to her friend Kay, who would never outgrow her childlike dependency. Sister Bernadette—rescued from a dreadful childhood, she owed her loyalty to the Sisters of Charity even as her conscience weighed on her. Wayward Girls is a haunting but thrilling tale of hope, solidarity, and the enduring strength of young women who find the courage to break free and find redemption...and justice. "Compelling...This powerful and unforgettable novel is a poignant and enlightening look into a sad chapter of recent history."--Library Journal (starred review) "Heart-wrenching...sweeping. This one lingers long after the last page."--Publishers Weekly "Wayward girls is all about the power of female bonds...this isn't just a moment in time—it's a cautionary tale."—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name “Susan Wiggs is at the top of her game. Through the skillful weaving of an endearing cast, Wayward Girls displays the power of sisterhood to survive, conquer, and ultimately heal from the most harrowing of times. An evocative tale packed with resilience and secrets that kept me reading late into the night. I loved it.”  —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Girls of Good Fortune

Subjects: Electronic books.; Lesbian; Literary; Family Life; Contemporary Women; Psychological;

© 2025., HarperCollins,

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In the aisles [videorecording] / by Hüller, Sandra,actor.; Kurth, Peter,1957-actor.; Rogowski, Franz,actor.; Stuber, Thomas,1981-film director.; Music Box Films,publisher.;

Franz Rogowski, Sandra Huller, Peter Kurth.An affecting and bittersweet glimpse into the shared connections of a motley group of nightshift workers at a big box store, including the reclusive newbie Christian and the charming but mysterious Marion.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Motion pictures, German.; Foreign films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Department stores; Distributors (Commerce); Labor market;

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Corpus Christi [videorecording] / by Bielenia, Bartosz,actor.; Komasa, Jan,1981-film director.; Konieczna, Aleksandra,1965-actor.; Kurzaj, Barbara,actor.; Lichota, Leszek,actor.; Rycembel, Eliza,1992-actor.; Wardejn, Zdzisław,actor.; Ziętek, Tomasz,1989-actor.; Film Movement (Firm),film distributor.;

Bartosz Bielenia, Aleksandra Konieczna, Eliza Rycembel, Tomasz Zietek, Barbara Kurzaj, Leszek Lichota, Zdzislaw Wardejn.After spending years in a Warsaw prison for a violent crime, twenty-year-old Daniel is released and sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. The job is designed to keep the ex-con busy, but Daniel has a higher calling. While in prison, he found Christ and aspires to join the clergy, but his criminal record means no seminary will accept him. When Daniel arrives in town, one quick lie allows him to be mistaken for the town's new priest, and he sets about leading his newfound flock.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Motion pictures, Polish.; Foreign films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Religious films.; Clergy; Ex-convicts; False personation;

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Lola protesta / by Torres, Jennifer,1980-; Palacios, Sara.;

As Lola helps her mother at the family's hotel, she learns about compassion, social injustice, and how one voice can lead to change. Includes author's note on Dolores Huerta, a labor organizer who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.

Subjects: Picture books.; Huerta, Dolores, 1930-; Mexican Americans; Social justice; Compassion;

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La maestra de vuelo / by Díaz Reguera, Raquel,1974-; Cuesta, Andrea.;

Raquel Díaz Reguera presenta una tierna historia que celebra el papel de todos aquellos que dedican su vida a la enseñanza. Trudi ha comenzado a ir al colegio. Cada día va emocionada por ver a las otras aves, y, en especial, por escuchar lo que su profe les va a explicar, y cada día regresa a casa contenta y llena de cosas para contar. Hasta que un día, Trudi regresa totalmente alicaída y con una pregunta para sus padres: «¿Por qué no me dijisteis que los avestruces como nosotros no pueden volar?» Por supuesto, ser un ave y no poder volar parece la más terrible de las tragedias. Lo que Trudi no sabe es que su maestra, la gallina Cococorina, tampoco puede volar igual que el resto. Raquel Díaz Reguera, autora de Cuando las niñas vuelan alto, pone en valor la labor de los docentes en este álbum ilustrado a todo color, ideal para que los niños y niñas a partir de 4 años entiendan lo importantes que puede ser la figura del profesor en sus vidas.From Raquel Díaz Reguera, a tenderhearted story that celebrates the role of all those who dedicate their lives to teaching. Trudi has started school. Every day, she is excited to watch the other birds and, especially, to learn new lessons from her teacher. When she gets home, she is bursting with stories to tell. Until one day, when she comes home downcast and with an urgent question for her parents: "Why didn't you tell me that ostriches like us can't fly?" To her, being a bird but unable to fly seems like the worst injustice imaginable. What Trudi doesn't realize is that her teacher, Cococorina the hen, can't fly, either! Raquel Díaz Reguera, author of Cuando las niñas vuelan alto, pays homage to educators in this colorfully illustrated volume, ideal for helping kids aged 4 and up understand the important role played by teachers in their lives.

Subjects: Picture books.; Animal fiction.; Ostriches; Birds; Teachers; Flight; Spanish language materials.;

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