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Junk raft : an ocean voyage and a rising tide of activism to fight plastic pollution / by Eriksen, Marcus,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An exciting account of an activist scientist's unorthodox fight in the growing movement against plastic marine pollution and of his expedition across the Pacific on a home-made "junk raft" Over the past several years, the news media has brought the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch"--the famous swirling gyre of plastic litter in the ocean--into the public consciousness. When Marcus Eriksen cofounded the 5 Gyres Institute with his wife, Anna, and set out to study marine pollution, they found that the reality is even more dire: instead of a stable mass of litter, they discovered that a "plastic smog" of microparticles permeates the world's oceans, defying simplistic clean-up efforts. What's more, these microplastics and their toxic chemistry have seeped into the food chain, threatening marine life and humans alike. Far from being a gloomy treatise on an environmental catastrophe, though, Junk Raft tells the exciting story of Eriksen's fight to raise awareness and solve the problem of plastic pollution, contributing to a fast-growing movement to stem the tide of trash. Eriksen writes of his voyage from Los Angeles to Hawaii aboard his homemade "junk raft," and along the way he recounts the successful efforts to fight corporate influence and demand that plastics producers take responsibility for a problem they've created. Eriksen provides concrete, actionable solutions and an empowering message: it's up to bold, brash, unapologetically activist "citizen scientists" to challenge the status quo for the sake of the planet"--
Subjects: Eriksen, Marcus, 1967-; Plastic marine debris; Microplastics; Marine pollution;
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The age fix : a leading plastic surgeon reveals how to really look 10 years younger / by Youn, Anthony,author.; Adamson, Eve,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index." The incredibly effective, anti-aging bible from world-renowned plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD. You don't have to spend a lot of money or undergo painful or risky procedures to turn back the clock and fight aging. This is good news for readers who want to look younger and enjoy firmer, wrinkle-free skin. World-renowned plastic surgeon and media darling Anthony Youn has spent the past 16 years researching the secrets of plastic surgeons, dermatologists, makeup artists, and dietitians, and he's compiled all of the solutions to every cosmetic aging problem in this book. THE AGE FIX provides everything readers need to know to maintain youthful beauty, including a diet program that explains which foods help you look younger and which foods are aging. Filled with an abundance of actionable takeaways and insider advice, it will help readers reclaim their youthful glow--without spending a fortune or going under the knife!"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Aging; Aging; Beauty, Personal.; Skin;
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Only big bumbum matters tomorrow : a novel / by Kuku, Damilare,author.;
"A twenty-year-old Nigerian woman decides to make over her life after her father's death by getting plastic surgery and moving to Lagos"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Family secrets; Life change events; Surgery, Plastic; Women, Black; Women;
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Leave It to PET. the misadventures of a recycled super robot / by Sonishi, Kenji,1969-; Schilling, Katherine.trl; Hunt, John,1972-; Todd, Traci N.edt;
Rated A; suitable for all ages.PET was a simple plastic bottle until nine-year-old Noboru Yamada recycled him. Now he's a super robot programmed to protect Noboru at all costs.
Subjects: Manga comic books, strips, etc.; Manga.; Comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels.; Translations.; Superhero comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels.; Robots; Superheroes; Polyethylene terephthalate; Plastics; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Graphic novels; Robots; Cartoons and comics.; Superheroes; Polyethylene terephthalate; Plastics; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Graphic novels.; Plastics; Polyethylene terephthalate.; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Robots.; Superheroes.;
© [2009], Viz Kids,
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Out of the corner : a memoir / by Grey, Jennifer,1960-author.;
"Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her, from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America's sweetheart, to her inspiring season eleven win on ABC's Dancing with the Stars ... Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey richly evokes places and times that were defining for a generation--from her preteen days in 1970s Malibu and wild child nights in New York's club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s, including The Cotton Club, Red Dawn, and her breakout performance in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career"--Amazon.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Grey, Jennifer, 1960-; Motion picture actors and actresses; Surgery, Plastic;
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Trash to treasure : a kid's upcycling guide to crafts : fun, easy projects with paper, plastic, glass & ceramics, fabric, metal, and odds & ends / by Scheunemann, Pam,1955-;
"Lexile measure 590L"--T.p. verso.LSC
Subjects: Handicraft; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Salvage (Waste, etc.);
© c2013., Scarletta Junior Readers,
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LEGO DC Comics super heroes character encyclopedia / by Hugo, Simon.; Scott, Cavan.;
Ages 6+.LSC
Subjects: LEGO toys; Superheroes; Character toys;
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The manicurist's daughter : a memoir / by Lieu, Susan,author.;
"An emotionally raw memoir about the crumbling of the American Dream and a daughter of refugees who searches for answers after her mother dies during plastic surgery. Susan Lieu has long been searching for answers. About her family's past and about her own future. Refugees from the Vietnam War, Susan's family escaped to California in the 1980s after five failed attempts. Upon arrival, Susan's mother was their savvy, charismatic North Star, setting up two successful nail salons and orchestrating every success-until Susan was eleven. That year, her mother died from a botched tummy tuck. After the funeral, no one was ever allowed to talk about her or what happened. For the next twenty years, Susan navigated a series of cascading questions alone-why did the most perfect person in her life want to change her body? Why would no one tell her about her mother's life in Vietnam? And how did this surgeon, who preyed on Vietnamese immigrants, go on operating after her mother's death? Sifting through depositions, tracking down the surgeon's family, and enlisting the help of spirit channelers, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of beauty. The Manicurist's Daughter is much more than a memoir about grief, trauma, and body image. It is a story of fierce determination, strength in shared culture, and finding your place in the world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Lieu, Susan.; Lieu, Susan; Bereavement.; Children of immigrants; Mother and child.; Surgery, Plastic; Vietnamese Americans;
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Castaway mountain : love and loss among the wastepickers of Mumbai / by Roy, Saumya,1978-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Told through the life of Farzana, a ragpicker living on Deonar, the legendary garbage mountain found at the edge of Mumbai, 'Castaway Mountain' is an unforgettable love story that shines a light on the global problem of overconsumption. Book Club.
Subjects: Plastic scrap; Poor; Ragpickers; Ragpickers; Slums; Refuse and refuse disposal;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Belly laugh brilliant jokes for smart kids : 350 genius jokes! / by Paterson, Alex(Alex R. J.);
Ages 5+."Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts"--Page [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Wit and humor, Juvenile.; Sound effects books;
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