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One more thing : stories and other stories / by Novak, B. J.,1979-; Novak, B. J.,1979-Short stories.English.;
"Across a range of subjects, themes, tones, and narrative voices, Novak's assured prose and expansive imagination introduce readers to people, places, and premises that are hilarious, insightful, provocative, and moving-often at the same time. In One More Thing, a boy wins a $100,000 prize in a box of Frosted Flakes - only to discover that claiming the winnings may unravel his family. A woman sets out to seduce motivational speaker Tony Robbins - turning for help to the famed motivator himself. A school principal unveils a bold plan to permanently abolish arithmetic. An acclaimed ambulance driver seeks the courage to follow his heart and throw it all away to be a singer-songwriter. Author John Grisham contemplates a monumental typo. A new arrival in heaven, overwhelmed by infinite options, procrastinates over his long-ago promise to visit his grandmother. We meet a vengeance-minded hare, obsessed with scoring a rematch against the tortoise who ruined his life; and post-college friends who debate how to stage an intervention in the era of Facebook. We learn why wearing a red t-shirt every day is the key to finding love; how February got its name; and why the stock market is sometimes just ... down. Finding inspiration in questions from the nature of perfection to the icing on carrot cake, from the deeply familiar to the intoxicatingly imaginative, One More Thing finds its heart in the most human of phenomena: love, fear, family, ambition, and the inner stirring for the one elusive element that might make a person complete. The stories in this collection are like nothing else, but they have one thing in common: they share the playful humor, deep heart, inquisitive mind, and altogether electrifying spirit of a writer with a fierce devotion to the entertainment of the reader"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Humorous stories.; Short stories.;
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Biomimicry : when nature inspires amazing inventions / by Menu, Séraphine.; Walker, Emmanuelle.; Waters, Alyson,1955-;
"Discover how bats led to the development of radar, whales inspired the pacemaker, and the lotus flower may help us produce indestructible clothing. "Biomimicry" comes from the Greek "bio" (life) and "mimesis" (imitation). Here are various and amazing ways that nature inspires us to create cool inventions in science and medicine, clothing design, and architecture. From the fireflies that showed inventors how LEDs could give off more light to the burdock plant that inspired velcro to the high speed trains of Japan that take the form of a kingfisher's sleek, aerodynamic head, there are innumerable ways that we can create smarter, better, safer inventions by observing the natural world. Author Seraphine Menu and illustrator Emmanuelle Walker also gently explain that our extraordinary, diverse, and awe-inspiring world is like a carefully calibrated machine and its fragile balance must be treated with extreme care and respect. "Go outside," they say, "observe, compare, and maybe some day you'll be the next person to be struck by a great idea.""--Provided by publisher.Grades 4-6LSC
Subjects: Biomimicry; Technological innovations;
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The connection cure : the prescriptive power of movement, nature, art, service, and belonging / by Hotz, Julia,author.;
"In this combination of diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery, journalist Julia Hotz helps us discover lasting and life-changing medicine in our own communities through the new practice of "social prescribing""--
Subjects: Environmental health.; Holistic medicine.; Mechanotherapy.; Medicine and art.; Mind and body.; Social interaction;
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How the zebra got its stripes : Darwinian stories told through evolutionary biology / by Grasset, Léo,author.; Mellor, Barbara,translator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Why do giraffes have such long necks? Why are zebras striped? Why are buffalo herds broadly democratic while elephants prefer dictatorships? What explains the architectural brilliance of the termite mound or the complications of the hyena's sex life? And why have honey-badgers evolved to be one of nature's most efficient agents of mass destruction? Deploying the latest scientific research and his own extensive observations on the African savannah, Léo Grasset offers some answers to these and many other intriguing questions.
Subjects: Evolution.; Savanna animals; Savanna animals; Savanna ecology;
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Joy to the world : a Christmas song / by Gianassi, Sara,1984-;
Heaven and nature sing a celebration to the birth of Jesus in this joyful, uplifting, and bright board book. Enchanting illustrations featuring furry, feathery, and cozy woodland creatures by Sara Gianassi make this a new family classic to read each Christmas season.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Jesus Christ; Christmas; Children's songs; Christmas music;
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Silent night / by Groom, Juliet.; Warnes, Tim.; Gruber, Franz Xaver,1787-1863.Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht.;
Loosely based on the German Christmas song, celebrates a wonder-filled night and the joys of nature.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Night; Spiritual life; Children's songs;
© c2010., Good Books,
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Australia's first 4 billion years [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Smith, Richard.; Essential Media (Firm); PBS Distribution (Firm); Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.);
Disc One. Awakening -- Life explodes.Disc Two. Monsters -- Strange creatures.Host: Richard Smith.Of all continents on Earth, none preserves a more spectacular story of its origins than Australia. With help from high-energy host and geologist Richard Smith, we meet titanic dinosaurs and giant kangaroos, sea monsters and prehistoric crustaceans, disappearing mountains and deadly asteroids. Epic in scope, intimate in nature, this is the untold story of the Land Down Under, the one island continent that has got it all.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); stereo.
Subjects: Geology; Nature television programs.;
© c2013., PBS Distribution,
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How does an egg hatch? : life cycles with the very hungry caterpillar / by Carle, Eric.;
"In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of an egg into a chick. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Eggs; Chickens;
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A stone sat still / by Wenzel, Brendan.;
Told in rhyming verse, a stone is considered from a variety of environmental and emotional perspectives, as it sits where it is, surrounded by grass, dirt, and water, an unchanging certainty in the world.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Stone; Perception; Nature (Aesthetics);
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The healing powers of superfoods : a complete guide to nature's favorite functional foods / by Orey, Cal,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-316)."Now you can indulge in a Pesto Pizza or Berry Basil Smoothie, a Chicken Bone Broth or dark chocolate gelato, while chilling with an ancient-oats facial or relaxing in a warm, herb-scented bath. Infused with heartwarming stories and inspiring legends, The Healing Powers of Superfoods will take you to a world of wellness that starts at home with our favorite foods from Mother Nature-enjoyed in a new way with an exciting twist!"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Natural foods; Functional foods.; Cooking (Natural foods); Health; Beauty, Personal.;
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