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The last million : Europe's displaced persons from World War to Cold War / by Nasaw, David,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In May of 1945, German forces surrendered to the Allied powers, effectively putting an end to World War II in Europe. But the aftershocks of this global military conflict did not cease with the signing of truces and peace treaties. Millions of lost and homeless POWs, slave laborers, political prisoners, and concentration camp survivors overwhelmed Germany, a country in complete disarray. British and American soldiers gathered the malnourished and desperate foreigners, and attempted to repatriate them to Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and the USSR. But after exhaustive efforts, there remained over a million displaced persons who either refused to go home or, in the case of many, had no home to which to return. They would spend the next three to five years in displaced persons camps, divided by nationalities, temporary homelands in exile, with their own police forces, churches, schools, newspapers, and medical facilities. The international community couldn't agree on the fate of the Last Million, and after a year of fruitless debate and inaction, an International Refugee Organization was created to resettle them in lands suffering from labor shortages. But no nations were willing to accept the 200,000 to 250,000 Jewish men, women, and children who remained trapped in Germany. In 1948, the United States, among the last countries to accept anyone for resettlement, finally passed a Displaced Persons Bill - but as Cold War fears supplanted memories of WWII atrocities, the bill only granted visas to those who were reliably anti-communist, including thousands of former Nazi collaborators, Waffen-SS members, and war criminals, while barring the Jews who were suspected of being Communist sympathizers or agents because they had been recent residents of Soviet-dominated Poland. Only after the passage of the controversial UN resolution for the partition of Palestine and Israel's declaration of independence were the remaining Jewish survivors finally able to leave their displaced persons camps in Germany."--
Subjects: United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration.; International Refugee Organization.; World War, 1939-1945; Refugees; Refugees; Jewish refugees; Political refugees; Jews; Humanitarianism; World War, 1939-1945;
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Grey's anatomy. [videorecording] / by Chambers, Justin.; Dane, Eric,1972-; Dempsey, Patrick,1966-; Leigh, Chyler,1982-; McKidd, Kevin.; Oh, Sandra,1971-; Pompeo, Ellen.; Ramirez, Sara.; Raver, Kim,1969-; Rhimes, Shonda,1970-; ABC Studios.;
Disc 1. Free falling -- She's gone -- Take the lead -- What is it about men.Disc 2. Loss, love and legacy -- Poker face -- Put me in, coach -- Heart-shaped box.Disc 3. dark was the night -- Suddenly -- This magic moment -- Hope for the hopeless.Disc 4. If/Then [extended] -- All you need is love -- Have you seen me lately? -- If only you were lonely.Disc 5. One step too far -- The lion sleeps tonight -- Support system -- The girl with no name -- Moment of truth.Disc 6. Let the bad times roll -- Migration -- Flight -- Bonus features.Patrick Dempsey, Kim Raver, Sara Ramirez, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, Eric Dane, Kevin McKidd, Chyler Leigh.As fifth year residents, it's do or die for the doctors of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Things heat up in the operating room and in the bedroom as competition abounds and passions are ignited. Relive every unforgettable love and loss.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, NTSC, region 1, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Hospitals; Interns (Medicine); Man-woman relationships; Television programs.;
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The Viking heart : how Scandinavians conquered the world / by Herman, Arthur,1956-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From a New York Times best-selling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, a sweeping epic of how the Vikings and their descendants have shaped history and America."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Civilization, Modern; Civilization, Viking.; National characteristics, Scandinavian.; Northmen.; Scandinavian Americans; Vikings.;
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A long way home / by Little, Jean,1932-2020.; Grimard, Gabrielle.;
Jane and Maya are very different. Maya is a quiet girl and a refugee, new to this country, while chatty and outgoing Jane has lived in the same place her whole life. The girls become friends at school, where they learn about endangered species and decide to do their own small part to help by supporting migrating monarch butterflies. Together they plant a milkweed garden to feed and shelter the tiny creatures, then watch in amazement as the monarchs go through their life cycle before leaving on their long journey to Mexico. After all the butterflies have departed Maya finally speaks up about her own long journey to Canada and wishes the monarchs safety in their new home too.LSC
Subjects: Monarch butterfly; Girls; Friendship;
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The very impatient caterpillar & the little butterfly that could [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Burach, Ross.;
Read by Matt Braver; Sisi Aisha Johnson; Hannah Kiem.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge - being patient! - is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies. This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!Ages 4 to 8.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Caterpillars; Metamorphosis; Butterflies; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
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Niagara Falls [videorecording] / by Nyambi, Nyambi,narrator.; Pontecorvo, Joseph,television director.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.;
Narrator: Nyambi Nyambi.Niagara Falls is the story of an extraordinary ecosystem larger than the state of Texas, and more precious than oil. The heartbeat of this remarkable water world is Niagara Falls. Through the eyes of passionate scientists and naturalists, we uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water. In this realm, tiny shrews hunt in freezing-cold rivers, spectacular shorebird migration unfolds over thundering falls, snowy owls stalk their prey from ice flows, and prehistoric snapping turtles brave a perilous overland journey. All these creatures and many more are part of a remarkable narrative unfolding in one of the most unique ecosystems in North America-Niagara.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Travelogues (Television programs); Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Waterfalls; Waterfalls;
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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds--because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long--without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. WHAT AN OWL KNOWS is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, WHAT AN OWLS KNOWS pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--
Subjects: Owls; Owls.;
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Fly away home [videorecording] / by Daniels, Jeff,1955-; Paquin, Anna.; Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);
Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney.A 13-year old girl and her estranged father learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly.Canadian Home Video rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fathers and daughters; Human-animal relationships; Geese;
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Wildlife crossing : giving animals the right-of-way / by Galat, Joan Marie,1963-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What happens when the needs of people and nature collide? More than 13 million miles of roads crisscross landscapes in 222 countries. Roads offer many human benefits, but they also create problems for nature. Their construction leads to a loss of biodiversity through habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation. Roads isolate wildlife populations, impede migration and allow invasive plant and animal species to spread, while giving rise to pollution from garbage, light, noise and airborne contaminants. With innovative tools, like wildlife overpasses to reconnect landscapes, smart roads and vehicles to maximize safety, and a little hands on help, we can create environmental harmony. And sitting in the passenger seat, young people can play a part in helping highways and habitats coexist.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Animals; Wildlife crossings; Roads; Automobiles; Nature; Wildlife conservation; Environmental protection;
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The final trial / by Armstrong, Kelley.; Daumarie, Xavière.;
The time has come! After discovering the true reason for the monster migration, Rowan is on an expedition to ultimately prove that she is worthy of the ebony monster-slaying sword on her back. She and her twin brother, Rhydd, their friends Dain and Alianor, as well as some other trusted advisors -- and the ever-growing group of monstrous companions -- are on a mission to help protect the dragon living in their homeland and are travelling to kingdoms beyond to make their case. But not everyone agrees that people can live peacefully alongside monsters, especially when new terrifying creatures appear. It will take everything Rowan has to fight off threats of all kinds, from both monsters and people. It won't be easy, but if she succeeds, she will become Royal Monster Hunter at long last.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Twins; Brothers and sisters; Quests (Expeditions); Monsters; Hunters; Magic;
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