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Superfoods, silkworms, and spandex : science and pseudoscience in everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe,author.;
"From bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a new collection of bite-size pop science essays that allow curious readers to understand the science behind everything from plastic-wrapped cucumbers to head transplants"--
Subjects: Essays.; Pseudoscience.; Science.;
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Dark Skies. by Stewart, Scott,film director.; Goyo, Dakota,actor.; Simmons, J.K.,actor.; Hamilton, Josh,actor.; Rockett, Kadan,actor.; Russell, Keri,actor.; Entertainment One Films Canada Inc (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dakota Goyo, J.K. Simmons, Josh Hamilton, Kadan Rockett, Keri RussellOriginally produced by Entertainment One Films Canada Inc in 2013.As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Science fiction.; Ghosts.; Science fiction films.; Life on other planets.;
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Through the wormhole [videorecording] / by Freeman, Morgan.; Heintz, Jaime Ryan.; Parlen, Megan.; Sharp, Geoffrey.; Tanio, Nadine.; Thomas, Rhys.; Discovery Communications, Inc.; Gaiam Americas, Inc.; Incubator (Firm); Revelations Entertainment (Firm); Science Channel (Television network);
Disc 1. Is there a creator? (ca. 43 min.) / producer, Geoffrey Sharp -- The riddle of the black holes (ca. 45 min.) / producer, Jaime Ryan Heintz -- Is time travel possible? (ca. 44 min.) -- What happened before the beginning? (ca. 44 min.) / producer, Geoffrey Sharp.Disc 2. How did we get here? (ca. 45 min.) / co-producers, Rhys Thomas, Megan Parlen, Nadine Tanio -- Are we alone? (ca. 44 min.) / producer, Rhys Thomas -- What are we really made of? (ca. 44 min.) -- Beyond the darkness (ca. 44 min.).Main title theme, Hans Zimmer ; editors, Gillian McCarthy, David Isser, Gina Vecchione ; directors of photography, David Baillie, Dave Sanders, Stephan Mussil, et. al. ; science advisor, Richard Terrile.Host, Morgan Freeman.This series will explore the deepest mysteries of existence -- the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. This series brings together the brightest minds and best ideas from the very edges of science -- Astrophysics, Astrobiology, Quantum mechanics, String theory and more -- to reveal the extraordinary truth of our Universe.E.DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby digital 2.0 audio ; anamorphic widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy); Cosmology.; Documentary television programs.; Life on other planets.; Life; Science television programs.; Time travel.;
© c2011., Discovery Communications : Distributed by Gaiam Americas, Inc.,
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Brain fuel : 199 mind-expanding inquiries into the science of everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe.;
Subjects: Science; Science;
© 2008., Doubleday Canada,
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The Grieving Body : How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. by O'Connor, Mary-Frances.;
Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications, we often overlook its impact on our physical bodies. In 'The Grieving Body', Mary-Frances OConnor focuses on the impact of grief - and lifes other major stressors - on the human body. From the author of 'The Grieving Brain' (ISBN 9780062946232).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Death, Grief, Bereavement; MEDICAL / Caregiving; PSYCHOLOGY / Grief & Loss; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; SCIENCE / Ethics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects; SELF-HELP / Death, Grief, Bereavement; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying;
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Food for life : the new science of eating well / by Spector, Tim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-489) and index.A comprehensive guide to the new science of nutrition. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or nutritional breakdowns, Food for Life empowers us to make our own food choices based on a deeper understanding of the true benefits and harms that come from our daily transactions with the foods around us. Combining cutting-edge research with a personal insights, and taking a wide angle lens on everything from environmental impact and food fraud to allergies and deceptive labeling, Spector takes a deep dive into each food type. He also includes easy-to-implement action points and useful tables as practical tools in our everyday food decisions.
Subjects: Diet.; Food.; Nutrition.;
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Rooted : life at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit / by Haupt, Lyanda Lynn,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.A beautifully written manifesto for our complex time, 'Rooted' inspires readers to deepen their connection with nature in unexpected ways, and to act powerfully on the earths behalf. From the author of 'Mozart's Starling', 'The Urban Bestiary', and 'Crow Planet'.
Subjects: Human ecology.; Philosophy of nature.;
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A feast of science : intriguing morsels from the science of everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe,author.;
"An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of 16 bestselling popular science books. Crave answers? A Feast of Science demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, Dr. Joe Schwarcz proves that "chemical" is not necessarily synonymous with "toxic." Are there fish genes in tomatoes? Can snail-slime cream and bone broth really make your wrinkles disappear? What's the problem with sugar, resistant starch, hops in beer, microbeads, and "secret" cancer cures? Are "natural" products the key to good health? And what is "fake news" all about? Dr. Joe answers these questions and more. Cutting through the fat of story, suggestion, and social-media speculation, A Feast of Science gets to the meat of the chemical reactions that make up our daily lives."--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Science; Science.;
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Is that a fact? : frauds, quacks, and the real science of everyday life / by Schwarcz, Joe,author.;
Subjects: Science; Science;
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Luminous. by Park, Silvia.;
'Luminous' is a debut novel set in a unified Korea that tells the story of three estranged siblings - two human, one robot - as they collide against the backdrop of a murder investigation to settle old scores and make sense of their shattered childhood.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Family Life / Siblings; FICTION / Science Fiction / Crime & Mystery; FICTION / World Literature / Korea;
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