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How civil wars start : and how to stop them / by Walter, Barbara F.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A leading political scientist examines the dramatic rise in violent extremism around the globe and sounds the alarm on the increasing likelihood of a second civil war in the United States. Political violence rips apart several towns in southwest Texas. A far-right militia plots to kidnap the governor of Michigan and try her for treason. An armed mob of Trump supporters and conspiracy theorists storms the U.S. Capitol. Are these isolated incidents? Or is this the start of something bigger? Barbara F. Walter has spent her career studying civil conflict in places like Iraq and Sri Lanka, but now she has become increasingly worried about her own country. Perhaps surprisingly, both autocracies and healthy democracies are largely immune from civil war; it's the countries in the middle ground that are most vulnerable. And this is where more and more countries, including the United States, are finding themselves today. Over the last two decades, the number of active civil wars around the world has almost doubled. Walter reveals the warning signs-where wars tend to start, who initiates them, what triggers them-and why some countries tip over into conflict while others remain stable. Drawing on the latest international research and lessons from over twenty countries, Walter identifies the crucial risk factors, from democratic backsliding to factionalization and the politics of resentment. A civil war today won't look like America in the 1860s, Russia in the 1920s, or Spain in the 1930s. It will begin with sporadic acts of violence and terror, accelerated by social media. It will sneak up on us and leave us wondering how we could have been so blind. In this urgent and insightful book, Walter redefines civil war for a new age, providing the framework we need to confront the danger we now face-and the knowledge to stop it before it's too late"--
Subjects: Civil war.; Democratization.; Domestic terrorism.;
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Kitty and the twilight trouble / by Harrison, Paula.; Løvlie, Jenny.;
"Kitty prevents a near-disaster at the town carnival , while teaching Pixie's new friend Hazel that helping people is the most important part of being a superhero"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-10.Grades 2-3.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Superheroes; Human-animal communication; Cats; Carnivals;
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The wyrm king / by DiTerlizzi, Tony.; Black, Holly.;
Nick,Julie, Laurie, and their friends try to prevent a hydra from destroying Florida.
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Giants; Hydra (Greek mythology); Magic; Stepfamilies;
© 2009., Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,
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The whole heart solution : halt heart disease now with the best alternative and traditional medicine / by Kahn, Joel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Discusses holistic strategies for treating and preventing heart diseases, including toxin-reducing cooking methods, plans for lowering blood pressure, heart-bolstering supplements, and beneficial mind-body practices.
Subjects: Heart; Holistic medicine.;
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Be a revolution : how everyday people are fighting oppression and changing the world-and how you can, too / by Oluo, Ijeoma,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With [this book], ... Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems-like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more-she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live"--
Subjects: Anti-racism; Intercultural communication.; Minorities; Organizational change.; Race discrimination; Racism; Social action; Social change; Racism;
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World champions! / by Patterson, James,1947-; Grabenstein, Chris.; Fabares, Jay.;
Taking on her biggest challenge yet--preventing climate change from destroying the earth--Max Einstein is pitted against a new evil group that would rather let the whole world crumble than allow her to save the planet.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Climatic changes; Problem solving; Creative ability;
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Ultimate guide to planting & growing vegetables at home : get high-yield results with expert advice on planting, growing, composting, and controlling pests for over 80 vegetable varieties / by Creative Homeowner Press,editor.;
"Every vegetable and herb gardener needs at least one comprehensive how-to book on their shelf. This is that book. It's an all-in-one resource for beginner and advanced gardeners with expert advice on topics such as where to plant your vegetable garden, projects to support high yield plant growth, protection and care of plants, soil treatments, disease and pest treatment, raised bed gardening, container and vertical gardening, and so much more! This ultimate guide features over 80 vegetable plant profiles such as potatoes, lettuce, beetroot, radishes, figs, radicchio, and tomatoes. Includes beautiful full-color photos to help gardeners along the way"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Vegetable gardening;
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24. [videorecording] / by Turner, Brad.; Todd, Tony,1952-; Sutherland, Kiefer,1966-; Jones, Cherry,1956-; Bernard, Carlos.; Wersching, Annie.; Rajskub, Mary Lynn,1971-; Garofalo, Janeane.; Voight, Jon,1938-; Imagine Entertainment (Firm); Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Inc.; Real Time Productions (Firm); Teakwood Lane Productions (Firm); Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.;
Disc 1. 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.-12:00 pagesm.Disc 2. 12:00 pagesm.-1:00 pagesm. -- 1:00 pagesm.-2:00 pagesm. -- 2:00 pagesm.-3:00 pagesm. -- 3:00 pagesm.-4:00 pagesm.Disc 3. 4:00 pagesm.-5:00 pagesm. -- 5:00 pagesm.-6:00 pagesm. -- 6:00 pagesm.-7:00 pagesm. -- 7:00 pagesm.-8:00 pagesm.Disc 4. 8:00 pagesm.-9:00 pagesm. -- 9:00 pagesm.-10:00 pagesm. -- 10:00 pagesm.-11:00 pagesm. -- 11:00 pagesm.-12:00 a.m.Disc 5. 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. -- 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. -- 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. -- 3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.Disc 6. 4:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. -- 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. -- 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. -- 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.Kiefer Sutherland, Cherry Jones, Carlos Bernard, Annie Wersching, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Janeane Garofalo, Jon Voight.Set in Washington, D.C. for the first time. The CTU has been dismantled and Jack is on trial for all his 'misconduct' at the department. Jack's day takes an unexpected turn when someone threatens the government and his expertise is needed again.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1 ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Terrorism; Administrative agencies; National security; Threats of violence; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure television programs.;
For private home use only.
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Act of valor [videorecording] / by Asefa, Alexander.; Cottle, Jason.; Furst, Nathan.; Johnstad, Kurt.; McCoy, Mike.; Sanchez, Roselyn,1970-; Veadov, Alex.; Waugh, Scott.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Relativity Media.;
Camera, Shane Hurlbut ; editors, Scott Waugh, Michael Tronick ; production designer, John Zachary ; music, Nathan Furst.Roselyn Sanchez, Jason Cottle, Alex Veadov, Nestor Serrano, Ailsa Marshall.An elite team of US Navy SEALs race against the clock to stop a planned terrorist attack on U.S. soil in this film inspired by actual events, which also features a cast of active-duty soldiers. With each successful mission, the Bandito Platoon uncovers another piece of the puzzle that leads them on a worldwide chase to prevent an act of terror that could alter the course of history. Later, at the U.S./Mexico border, the fight for the future of America comes to an explosive climax. Even when it seems as if evil may prevail, the courageous, determined SEALs never show signs of backing down or giving up.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: United States. Central Intelligence Agency; United States. Navy. SEALs; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Special operations (Military science); Terrorism; Terrorists;
© c2012., Relativity Media ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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It's a wonderful life [videorecording (DVD)] / by Capra, Frank,1897-1991; Stewart, James,1908-1997; Reed, Donna,1921-1986; Barrymore, Lionel,1878-1954;
Photography, Joseph Walker ... [et al.] ; sound, Richard Van Hessen [et al.] ; costumes, Edward Stevenson ; editor, William Hornbeck ; art director, Jack Okey ; music, Dimitri Tiomkin ; original story, Philip Van Doren Stern.James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame.A man is prevented from committing suicide by an elderly angel, who takes him back through his life to see what good he has done, and how the world would be if he had not been born.CHV rating: G.Not rated.DVD dolby digital mono.
Subjects: Angels; Christmas films; Fantasy films; Feature films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired;
© [2006], Paramount,
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