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Knights : in history and in legend /
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-293) and index.LSC
Subjects: Knights and knighthood; Knights and knighthood; Military art and science; Middle Ages; Orders of knighthood and chivalry;
© 2009., Firefly Books,
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The brain at rest : how the art and science of doing nothing can improve your life / by Jebelli, Joseph,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A narrative exploration of the science of "doing nothing" and its astonishing benefits for the brain and body, from neuroscientist and author of How the Mind Changed Everything Dr. Joseph Jebelli. We are living in the age of burnout -- even in our quietest moments, we are busier than ever, overwhelmed, and unable to disconnect from work, relationships, and current events. We view productivity as good, and idleness as bad, yet the secret to enhancing intelligence, creativity, social empathy, and emotional processing lies in a single act -- doing nothing. In The Brain at Rest, Dr. Joseph Jebelli blends science, stories, and practical tips in a nuanced exploration of the "default network," a brain system that participates in daydreaming, reflective thinking, and visualizing the future. In doing so, he shows the benefits of harnessing this network, such as reducing chances of developing depression and dementia, and helps us put these findings into practice. Perfect for readers interested in science and creativity, or anyone feeling overwhelmed in their day-to-day life, The Brain at Rest is a deeply-researched and entertaining antidote to burnout that definitively proves how even 5 to 10 minutes of doing nothing can better our lives"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Brain.; Burn out (Psychology); Rest;
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Open sesame [videorecording] : the story of seeds / by True Mind (Firm);
One of the world's most precious resources is at risk. This timely and emotionally moving film illuminates what is at stake and what can be done to protect the source of nearly all of our food: SEEDS. Seeds provide the basis for everything from fabric, to food to fuels. Seeds are as essential to life as the air we breathe or water we drink, but given far less attention. It's not too late, yet.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Germination.; Plant life cycles.; Plants; Pollination.; Science films.; Seeds; Seeds.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2015., True Mind,
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Hearts of darkness : serial killers, the behavioral science unit, and my life as a woman in the FBI / by Monroe, Jana,author.; Navarro, Joe,1953-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts-and, at the time, the only female agent-in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Science Unit, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases, including infamous serial killers. Monroe was also the model for Clarice Starling in the movie version of 'The Silence of the Lambs'; she even helped train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Monroe's later years found her dealing with the aftermath of Columbine, heading up the FBI's post-9/11 investigation in Las Vegas, and much more. A riveting memoir of a trailblazing woman's life hunting down the monsters among us, for fans of 'Mindhunter', 'Criminal Minds', 'My Favorite Murder', and 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; True crime stories.; Monroe, Jana.; FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; Criminal behavior, Prediction of; Serial murder investigation;
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In ascension / by MacInnes, Martin,author.;
"An astonishing novel about a young microbiologist investigating an unfathomable deep vent in the ocean floor, leading her on a journey that will encompass the full trajectory of the cosmos and the passage of a single human life. Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an escape from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the undersea world of her childhood, she excels in marine biology, traveling the globe to study ancient organisms. When a trench is discovered in the Atlantic Ocean, Leigh joins the exploration team, hoping to find evidence of Earth's first life forms--what she instead finds calls into question everything we know about our own beginnings. Her discovery leads Leigh to the Mojave Desert and an ambitious new space agency. Drawn deeper into the agency's work, she learns that the Atlantic trench is only one of several related phenomena from across the world, each piece linking up to suggest a pattern beyond human understanding. Leigh knows that to continue working with the agency will mean leaving behind her declining mother and her younger sister, and faces an impossible choice: to remain with her family, or to embark on a journey across the breadth of the cosmos. Exploring and celebrating the natural world with wonder and reverence, In Ascension is a compassionate, deeply inquisitive epic that reaches outward to confront the greatest questions of existence, looks inward to illuminate the smallest details of the human heart, and shows how--no matter how far away we might be and how much we have lost hope--we will always attempt to return to the people and places we call home"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Discoveries in science; Evolution (Biology); Life on other planets; Marine biologists; Women scientists;
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10 to 25 : the science of motivating young people : a groundbreaking approach to leading the next generation--and making your own life easier / by Yeager, David S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five"--
Subjects: Adolescent psychology.; Child psychology.; Mentoring.; Motivation (Psychology) in adolescence.; Motivation (Psychology) in children.;
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Quitting: a life strategy : the myth of perseverance and how the new science of giving up can set you free / by Keller, Julia,author.;
"Grit isn't always great. Perseverance doesn't always pay off. In Quitting: A Life Strategy, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller dives into "the neuroscience of nope," and the cultural messaging that drives our reluctance to throw in the towel, to dismantle the myth of perseverance once and for all. Combining reportage from the front lines of scientific research, pop culture, with conversations with people who have made profound change in their own lives and "Permission Slips" to guide readers in their own embrace of quitting, Keller gives readers the rationale and confidence they need to pull the plug and shape their own lives without fear-at work, at home, in our relationships, and beyond"--
Subjects: Career changes.; Occupational mobility.; Self-preservation.; Self-reliance.;
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Generation Flex. by Newton, Dorenna,film director.; Collective Eye Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Collective Eye Films in 2024.THERE'S SOMETHING BIG going on with boys.Maybe you've seen an influx of teenagers at your local gym. Maybe you've noticed more kids carrying around blender bottles. Maybe you've even witnessed the social media phenomenon that is a teenage fitness influencer. What's big with boys right now is getting huge. Jacked arms. Swole chests. Chiseled abs. Spurred by intense pressure and unattainable body standards, boys are risking their physical and mental health to build muscle and lose weight. We know this because for the last year Men's Health followed the stories of four young teens in their quests to bulk up and get cut. What we found was a dark world of social media manipulation, shady supplements, and very real consequences. And we talked to the top experts in the country—from behavioral health researchers to emergency clinicians—for their insights and advice. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, coach, or kid (and, actually, especially if you're a kid), GENERATION FLEX is a warning shot to the dangers of excessive exercise, fit-fluencer culture, and supplement overuse.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Physical education and training.; Health.; Gender identity.; Mental health.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Social media.; Mass media and gender.; Men's studies.; Exercise.; Masculinity.; Child psychology.; Youth--Social life and customs.;
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What Are UFOs?. by Randall, Terri,film director.; Sechler, Craig,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Craig SechlerOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.After decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies. From NOVA.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Engineering.; Astronomy.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Action and adventure films.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.; Outer space.; Conspiracies.; Life on other planets.; Universe.;
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I am number four [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Abel, Jake,1987-; Agron, Dianna,1986-; Caruso, D. J.; Durand, Kevin.; Langdon, Reuben.; Lore, Pittacus.I am number four.Videorecording.; McAuliffe, Callan,1995-; Olyphant, Timothy.; Palmer, Teresa,1986-; Pettyfer, Alex,1990-; Townley, Greg.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Dreamworks Pictures.; Touchstone Home Video (Firm);
Music by Trevor Rabin ; edited by Jim Page ; director of photography, Guillermo Navarro.Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron, Callan McAuliffe, Kevin Durand, Jake Abel, Reuben Langdon, Greg Townley.Three are dead. Who is number four? John Smith is an extraordinary teen masking his true identity to elude a deadly enemy sent to destroy him. Living with his guardian in the small town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected life-changing events, his first love, powerful new abilities, and a secret connection to the others who share his incredible destiny.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Lore, Pittacus.; Extraterrestrial beings; Feature films.; Friendship; Human-alien encounters; Love; Science fiction films.; Teenage boys; Teenagers;
© c2011., Touchstone Home Video : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
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