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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds--because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long--without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. WHAT AN OWL KNOWS is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, WHAT AN OWLS KNOWS pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--
Subjects: Owls; Owls.;
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Cosmic adventures / by Scott, Melanie.;
"Discover some of the Fantastic Four's greatest adventures and most dangerous foes as they protect the planet from threats from all over the Multiverse!"--Amazon.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Superhero fiction.; Fantastic Four (Fictitious characters); Superheroes; Good and evil;
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Killer's Kiss. by Kubrick, Stanley,film director.; Silvera, Frank,actor.; Kane, Irene,actor.; Smith, Jamie,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Frank Silvera, Irene Kane, Jamie SmithOriginally produced by MGM in 1955.A struggling New York boxer, Davey Gordon (Jamie Smith), finds that his life is in danger when he protects a dance hall girl, Gloria (Irene Kane), from her vicious gangster boss, Vinnie Rapallo (Frank Silvera). The two then decide to leave the city and travel to Seattle for a fresh start. But Rapallo is a man who doesn’t like to lose. Once he discovers their plans, Rapallo sends a few of his thugs to put an end to them in this dazzling film noir from legendary director Stanley Kubrick.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Crime.; Motion Pictures.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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Support the girls [videorecording] / by Bujalski, Andrew,film director,screenwriter.; Gelula, Dylan,1994-actor.; Hall, Regina,actor.; McHayle, Shayna,actor.; Richardson, Haley Lu,actor.; Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, Dylan Gelula, Shayna McHayle, Lea Delaria, James Legros, Brooklyn Decker, Zoe Graham, Ann McCaskey, Elizabeth Trieu, Krista Hayes.Lisa is the last person some would expect to find in a highway-side 'sports bar with curves,' but as general manager at Double Whammies, she has come to love the place and its customers. An incurable den mother, she nurtures and protects her girls fiercely, but over the course of one trying day, her optimism is battered from every direction. Double Whammies sells a big, weird American fantasy, but what happens when reality pokes a bunch of holes in it?Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA Rating: R; for language including sexual references, and brief nudity.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Bars (Drinking establishments); Sexual harassment; Female friendship; Waitresses;
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The light in hidden places : a novel based on the true story of Stefania Podgórska / by Cameron, Sharon,1970-;
Sixteen-year-old Catholic Stefania Podgórska has worked in the Diamant family's grocery store for four years, even falling in love with one of their sons, Izio; but when the Nazis came to Przemyâsl, Poland, the Jewish Diamants are forced into the ghetto (and worse) but Izio's brother Max manages to escape, and Stefania embarks on a dangerous course--protecting thirteen Jews in her attic, caring for her younger sister, Helena, and keeping everything secret from the two Nazi officers who are living in her house.LSC
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Burzminski, Stefania Podgórska; Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust; Jews; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); World War, 1939-1945;
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The cleaner : a novel / by Wells, Brandi,author.;
"Every night, she cleans. On the fourth floor of an unnamed office in an unnamed city, the night cleaner comes and does what she does best--sorts out the messes of the daytime employees. None of them know her, but she knows everything about them: Sad Intern's dreams to get promoted, Résumé Woman's nasty flight-risk behavior, Mr. Buff's secret smoking habit. After all, protecting the employees is her responsibility: whether it's from rats and window smudges or from the sinister CEO who may be driving the company into ruin"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Satirical literature.; Novels.; Business enterprises; Interpersonal relations; Offices; Secrecy; Women cleaning personnel;
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The new girl : a novel / by Silva, Daniel,1960-author.;
At an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful girl who arrives each morning and leaves each afternoon in a heavily protected motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. She is not. And when she is brutally kidnapped across the border in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, is thrust into a deadly secret war with an old enemy that will determine the future of the Middle East-- and perhaps the world ...
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Allon, Gabriel (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Kidnapping; Adventure stories;
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Endgame : inside the royal family and the monarchy's fight for survival / by Scobie, Omid,author.;
"On September 8, 2022, the world stood still as news broke of Queen Elizabeth II's passing. Her death dismantled the protective shield around the world's most famous family and saw a long-simmering crisis of confidence in the British monarchy begin to resurface. Now, with unique insight, deep access, and exclusive revelations, journalist Omid Scobie pulls back the curtain on an institution in turmoil, exposing the infighting, family deterioration, and outdated practices threatening its very future. This is the monarchy's endgame. Do they have what it takes to save it?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022; Windsor, House of.;
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London has fallen [videorecording] / by Aboutboul, Alon.; Bencherif, Adel.; Butler, Gerard,1969-; Dehbi, Mehdi.; Eckhart, Aaron.; Kennedy, Patrick,1978-; Zuaiter, Waleed F.; Videoville Showtime.;
Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Patrick Kennedy, Alon Aboutboul, Waleed F. Zuaiter, Adel Bencherif, Mehdi Dehbi.After the British Prime Minister passes away under mysterious circumstances, his funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the western world. However, what starts out as the most protected event on Earth turns into a deadly plot to kill the world's most powerful leaders, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States, his formidable Secret Service head, and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Presidents; Prime ministers; Secret service; Terrorism; Terrorists;
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Briarheart / by Lackey, Mercedes.;
"When Miriam's younger sister, Princess Aurora, is born, she must learn to harness her new magical powers to protect her sister and the kingdom"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Sleeping Beauty (Tale); Sisters; Princesses; Magic;
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