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The end of men / by Sweeney-Baird, Christina,author.;
The year is 2025, and a mysterious virus has broken out in Scotland--a lethal illness that seems to affect only men. When Dr. Amanda MacLean reports this phenomenon, she is dismissed as hysterical. By the time her warning is heeded, it is too late. The virus becomes a global pandemic--and a political one. The victims are all men. The world becomes alien--a women's world. What follows is the immersive account of the women who have been left to deal with the virus's consequences, told through first-person narratives. Dr. MacLean; Catherine, a social historian determined to document the human stories behind the "male plague;" intelligence analyst Dawn, tasked with helping the government forge a new society; and Elizabeth, one of many scientists desperately working to develop a vaccine. Through these women and others, we see the uncountable ways the absence of men has changed society, from the personal--the loss of husbands and sons--to the political--the changes in the workforce, fertility and the meaning of family.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Epidemics; Epidemiologists; Matriarchy; Men; Social change;
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Timelines from Black history : leaders, legends, legacies / by Harper, Mireille.; DK Publishing, Inc.;
Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children's book boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history.
Subjects: Chronologies.; Black people; Black people; Black people;
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The accidental pinup / by Jackson, Danielle,1985-author.;
"Rival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly. Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job-her company, Buxom Boudoir, makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie's best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana's complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself-a proud plus-size Black woman-not behind the camera but in front of it. Though she's never modeled herself, Cassie's pretty sure she can handle the sheer underwear and caution-tape bralettes. She's not sure she can work so intimately with the chosen photographer, her longtime competitor in the Chicago photography scene, Reid Montgomery. But there's more to Reid's easygoing demeanor and flashy photo style. Their chemistry is undeniable on set, and feelings can develop faster than film ..."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Models (Persons); Overweight women; Photographers;
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To Dye For. by Cawood, Brandon,film director.; Cawood, Whitney,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.After discovering their child’s life-altering sensitivity to synthetic dyes, parents Brandon and Whitney Cawood set out to uncover the widely unknown impacts of these additives, largely unregulated in the US. They meet with the world's leading synthetic dye experts, conducting in-person interviews with scientists, researchers, and impacted families, revealing a series of shocking stories and surprising discoveries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Agriculture.; Science.; Child welfare.; Documentary films.; Children.; Parenting.; Food industry and trade.; Nutrition.; Food.; Diseases.; Child development.; Food--Safety measures.;
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Investing for dummies / by Tyson, Eric(Eric Kevin),author.;
Get coverage of all aspects of investing, including how to develop and manage a portfolio; invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate; open a small business; and understand the critical tax implications of your investing decisions.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Finance, Personal; Investments; Investments.;
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Doc Martin. [videorecording] / by Catz, Caroline.; Clunes, Martin,1961-; Cole, Stephanie.; McNeice, Ian.; Acorn Media (Firm); Buffalo Pictures Ltd.; Homerun Productions (Firm); Image Entertainment (Firm); Portman Film and Television Ltd.;
Disc 1. Old dogs -- In loco -- Blood is thicker.Disc 2. Aromatherapy -- Always on my mind -- The family way.Out of the woods -- Erotomania -- On the edge.Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Stephanie Cole, Ian McNeice.As a hard-charging London surgeon, Martin Ellingham didn't need a bedside manner. His patients were unconscious, so he could be as rude and arrogant as he pleased. All that changes when he develops a crippling fear of blood and is forced to give up surgery. Now a GP in a sleepy, picturesque Cornish fishing village, Doc Martin offends everyone in town, including the one person he wants to impress, beautiful teacher Louisa Glasson. Getting her attention proves even more difficult when Louisa's old flame returns to the village and becomes his new rival.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: City and town life; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Physicians; Television comedies.; Television comedies.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2009., Acorn Media,
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Love letters for Joy / by See, Melissa,author.;
"Less than a year away from graduation, seventeen-year-old Joy is too busy overachieving to be worried about relationships. She's determined to be Caldwell Prep's first disabled valedictorian. And she only has one person to beat, her academic rival Nathaniel. But it's senior year and everyone seems to be obsessed with pairing up. One of her best friends may be developing feelings for her and the other uses Caldwell's anonymous love-letter writer to snag the girl of her dreams. Joy starts to wonder if she has missed out on a quintessential high school experience. She is asexual, but that's no reason she can't experience first love, right? She writes to Caldwell Cupid to help her sort out these new feelings and, over time, finds herself falling for the mysterious voice behind the letters. But falling in love might mean risking what she wants most, especially when the letter-writer turns out to be the last person she would ever expect"--
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Asexual people; High schools; Letters; Love; People with disabilities; Sexual minorities; Asexual people; High schools; Letters; LGBTQ+ people; Love; People with disabilities;
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The giant mechanical man [videorecording] / by Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Grace, Topher,1978-; Kirk, Lee.; Messina, Chris.; Mongrel Media.; Métropole Films Distribution.;
Music by Rich Ragsdale ; cinematography, Doug Emmett ; edited by Robert Komatsu.Jenna Fischer, Chris Messina, Topher Grace, Malin Akerman, Rich Sommer.A jobless thirty-something and a talented street performer help one another discover the transformative power of self confidence in this offbeat romantic comedy starring Jenna Fischer and Chris Messina. Written and directed by Lee Kirk, The Giant Mechanical Man opens to find Janice (Fischer) between jobs and stuck in a perpetual state of arrested development while living with her domineering sister. Attempting to gain employment at a zoo, she happens across Tim (Messina), a performance artist whose career as a "living statue" hasn't taken him very far in life. Meanwhile, as Janice succumbs to pressure to start dating a narcissistic self-help guru (Topher Grace), she realizes that Tim is the only person who has ever managed to make her feel good about herself.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Love; Man-woman relationships; Romance films.; Romantic comedy films.; Street entertainers;
© c2012., Stealth Media Group ; Distributed by Mongrel Media,
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Microdosing for health, healing, and enhanced performance / by Fadiman, James,1939-author.; Gruber, Jordan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."James Fadiman and his coauthor, Jordan Gruber, have written the first comprehensive book on microdosing, using new research, answering questions about how to select among the most common microdosed substances, how and when they can be used, and potential benefits. Microdosing can be a safe and powerful performance enhancer and approach to a wide range of health conditions. Fadiman--who was responsible for modern microdosing's development and current popularity--and Gruber answer hundreds of questions, blending extensive research with detailed personal accounts from contributors worldwide. The book also contains wide-ranging microdosing history, research, and science. Using microdosing, people have successfully: alleviated the symptoms of depression, ADHD, chronic pain, and long COVID; achieved enhanced focus, mental acuity, and physical abilities; helped taper off pharmaceuticals, especially antidepressants and stimulants; improved food habits, sleep, and relationships; become more aware of personal habit patterns, others' feelings, and natural surroundings; reduced stress and anxiety; and helped with numerous other health and wellness concerns.
Subjects: Drugs; Hallucinogenic drugs;
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The facemaker : a visionary surgeon's battle to mend the disfigured soldiers of World War I / by Fitzharris, Lindsey,1982-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A biography of the plastic surgeon Harold Gillies with an emphasis on the development of plastic surgery during WWI"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Gillies, H. D. (Harold Delf), 1882-1960.; Disabled veterans; Disfigured persons; Plastic surgeons; Surgery, Plastic; World War, 1914-1918;
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