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Captain Underpants and the revolting revenge of the radioactive robo-boxers : the tenth epic novel / by Pilkey, Dav,1966-;
Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants. Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way to change it back.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Captain Underpants (Fictitious character); Superheroes; Time travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Delirium / by Oliver, Lauren,1982-;
Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopias.; Teenagers; Orphans; Government, Resistance to; Dating (Social customs); Interpersonal relations;
© 2012, c2011., HarperCollins,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The obesogen effect : why we eat less and exercise more but still struggle to lose weight / by Blumberg, Bruce,author.; Loberg, Kristin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Endocrine disrupting chemicals.; Obesity; Weight loss.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Unit : my life fighting terrorists as one of America's most secret military operatives / by Gamal, Adam,author.; Kennedy, Kelly,1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first and only book to ever be written by a member of America's most secret military unit -- an explosive and unlikely story of immigration, service, and sacrifice. Inside our military is a team of operators whose work is so secretive that the name of the unit itself is classified. Highly-trained in warfare, self-defense, infiltration, and deep surveillance, 'the Unit,' as the Department of Defense has asked us to refer to it, has been responsible for preventing dozens of terrorist attacks in the Western world. Never before has a member of this unit shared their story -- until now. From Adam Gamal, one of the only Muslim Arab Americans to serve inside 'the Unit,' comes a gripping firsthand account of our nation's most secretive military group. When Adam arrived in the United States at the age of nineteen, he spoke no English, and at 5'1" and 112 pounds, he was far from what you might expect of a soldier. But compelled into service by a debt he felt he owed to his new country, he rose through the ranks of the military to become one of its most elite and skilled operators. With humor and humility, Adam shares stories of life-threatening injuries, of the camaraderie and capabilities of his team, of the incredible missions -- but also of the growth he experienced as he learned to adhere to more moderate Islamic beliefs. Enthralling and eye-opening, The Unit is at once a gripping account of the fight against terror and an urgent examination of the need for diversity"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Gamal, Adam.; United States. Army. Special Forces; United States. Army; Egyptian Americans; Muslims; Special operations (Military science); Terrorism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Red line : the unraveling of Syria and America's race to destroy the most dangerous arsenal in the world / by Warrick, Joby,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Black Flags, the harrowing story of America's mission in Syria: to find and destroy Syria's chemical weapons and defeat ISIS--only to lose control of both In August 2012, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was clinging to power in a vicious civil war. Concerned that Assad might resort to chemical weapons, President Obama warned that any such use would cross "a red line," warranting an American military response. When a year later Assad bombed the Damascus suburb of Ghouta with sarin gas, killing hundreds, Obama was torn between living up to America's word and becoming mired in another unpopular Middle Eastern war. So when Russia offered to store Syria's chemical weapons, Obama leaped at the out. So begins a race to find, remove, and destroy 1,300 tons of chemical weapons in the middle of Syria's civil war. Told in harrowing detail, the effort is a tactical triumph for the Americans, but soon Russia's long game becomes clear: it has UN cover to assist a close ally, Assad. As the Russians block attempts to check for chemical weapons that might have been missed, American realizes that ISIS seeks to secure them for itself. Red Line is a classic Joby Warrick true-life thriller: a character-driven narrative with a cast of heroes and villains, including weapons hunters, politicians, commandos, diplomats, and spies. Through original reporting and eyewitness accounts from direct participants, Joby Warrick reveals how a well-intentioned effort to save Syrian lives touched off a chain of events that would rescue a dictator, sustain a terrorist movement, unleash torrents of refugees, humiliate two U.S. presidents, and empower Russia and Iran"--
Subjects: IS (Organization); Chemical weapons disposal; Chemical weapons; Terrorism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Penguins don't wear sweaters! / by Tamura, Marikka.; Rieley, Daniel.;
When an oil spill prevents penguins from doing the things they love to do, Big Boots come and dress them in sweaters until they--and the water--can be cleaned. Includes facts about penguins and why dressing them in sweaters is not always a good idea.LSC
Subjects: Penguins; Oil spills; Wildlife rescue; Sweaters;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Essential back care / by Jones, Gareth,editor.; Wilson, Ed,editor.;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 216-217) and index.LSC
Subjects: Backache; Backache; Backache; Back exercises.; Neck pain;
© 2011., DK Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Motorcycling the right way / by Condon, Ken.;
What kind of rider are you? -- Risky business -- Managing risk -- Preventing crashes -- Maintain your ride -- Managing traction -- Shifting and braking -- Cornering -- Mastering necessary skills -- Mastering everyday situations -- Group riding -- Carrying passengers -- Returning riders and aging -- Off road riding -- Track days."This book discusses a range of necessary skills, such as shifting, braking, and cornering, as well as safety precautions and risk management for all types of motorcycle riders, including single riders, group riders, off-road and track riders, and those carrying passengers"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Motorcycling.; Traffic safety.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The return of great powers : Russia, China, and the next world war / by Sciutto, Jim,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-338) and index."Powerful nations are determined to assert dominance on the world stage. And as their push for power escalates, a new order will affect everyone across the globe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a part of it, but in reality, this power struggle impacts every corner of our world -- from Helsinki to Beijing, from Australia to the North Pole. This is a battle with many fronts: in the Arctic, in the oceans and across the skies, on man-made islands and redrawn maps, and in tech and cyberspace. Through globe-spanning, exclusive interviews with dozens of political, military, and intelligence leaders, Sciutto defines our times as a return of great power conflict, 'a definitive break between the post-Cold War era and an entirely new and uncertain one.' ... The Return of Great Powers analyzes a historic and visible shift in real time. It details the realities of this new post-post-Cold War era, the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments, and the flashpoint of a new, global nuclear arms race. And it poses a question: As we consider uncertain, even terrifying, outcomes, will it be possible for the West and Russia and China to prevent a new World War?" --
Subjects: Great powers.; War;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Abigale the happy whale / by Farrelly, Peter; Rama, Jamie.;
Abigale comes up with a "whale" of an idea to prevent Land People from polluting the sea.
Subjects: Marine pollution; Pollution; Humpback whale; Whales; Marine animals;
© 2006., Little, Brown,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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