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War : how conflict shaped us / by MacMillan, Margaret,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."War, the instinct to fight, is inherent in human nature; peace is the aberration in history. War has shaped humanity, its institutions, its states, its values and ideas. Our very language, our public spaces, our private memories, some of our greatest cultural treasures reflect the glory and the misery of war. War is an uncomfortable and challenging subject not least because it brings out the most vile and the noblest aspects of humanity. Margaret MacMillan looks at the ways in which war has shaped human history and how, in turn, changes in political organization, technology, or ideologies have affected how and why we fight. The book considers such much-debated and controversial issues as when war first started; whether human nature dooms us to fight each other; why war has been described as the most organized of all human activities and how it has forced us to become still more organized; how warriors are made and why are they almost always men; and how we try to control war. Drawing on lessons from a sweep of history, from classical history to modern warfare, and from all parts of the globe, MacMillan reveals the many faces of war--the way it shapes our past, our future, our views of the world, and our very conception of ourselves"--
Subjects: War and society.; War;
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Genesis begins again / by Williams, Alicia,1970-;
Thirteen-year-old Genesis tries again and again to lighten her black skin, thinking it is the root of her family's troubles, before discovering reasons to love herself as is.Ages 9-13.LSC
Subjects: African American families; Human skin color; Self-esteem in children; Prejudices; Attitude change; Moving, Household;
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Sinner / by Stiefvater, Maggie,1981-author.;
Cole St. Clair has come to California for one reason: to get back Isabel Culpeper.
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Supernatural; Metamorphosis; Human-animal relationships; Wolves;
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Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts / by Grant, Joyce,1963-; Marcotte, Kathleen.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.Introduction: Gotcha! Spotting fake news -- Real or fake? -- The good stuff -- Whoops! Mistakes happen -- Not quite fake, not quite real -- Become an investigator -- And now for the good news! -- Conclusion: Critical thinking really is critical.Provides ways to tell real news from fake news in print and online, including how real news gets made, what fake news is and reasons it's created, and how to investigate what is available online.LSC
Subjects: Fake news; Media literacy;
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Forests & jungles / by Radley, Gail;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.Through short essays and poems, discusses ten endangered species that live in forests or jungle, including scientific information about each, reasons for its endangered status, and descriptions of efforts to protect it.
Subjects: Forest fauna; Endangered species; Jungle fauna;
© c2001., Carolrhoda,
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Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Massey, Drew.; Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.; PBS for Kids.;
Sid's pet project -- Sleep? Who need it?! -- Seed the science kid -- The reason Sid's sneezin'.Drew Massey.Sid gets the chance to babysit his Grandma's dog, Philbert this weekend! He's excited because this is his opportunity to show his mom and dad that he is able to care for his own pet. Sid has a problem though-he doesn't know what to do! Find out how Sid handles pet-sitting for the weekend!G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Pet sitting; Science television programs.; Science; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Jim Henson Company : Distributed by NCircle Entertainment,
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Bridge of Clay / by Zusak, Markus.;
Upon their father's return, the five Dunbar boys, who have raised themselves since their mother's death, begin to learn family secrets, including that of fourth brother Clay, who will build a bridge for complex reasons, including his own redemption.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Fathers; Brothers; Abandoned children; Motherless families; Family secrets; Bridges;
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Four princes : Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the obsessions that forged modern Europe / by Norwich, John Julius,1929-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."John Julius Norwich--who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"--has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period: Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and education. Henry VIII, who was not expected to inherit the throne but embraced the role with gusto, broke with the Roman Catholic Church and appointed himself head of the Church of England. Charles V, the most powerful and industrious man at the time, was unanimously elected Holy Roman Emperor. Suleiman the Magnificent stood apart as a Muslim, and brought the Ottoman Empire to its apogee of political, military, and economic power. Against the vibrant background of the Renaissance, these four men laid the foundations for modern Europe and the Middle East. Their relations shifted dramatically, from hostile and competitive to friendly and supportive, while they collectively impacted the culture, religion, and politics of their respective domains. With remarkable expertise and flair, John Julius Norwich delves into this fascinating slice of world history, bringing the past to vivid life. His engaging, distinctive blend of erudition and brio indelibly portrays four dynamic characters, their incredible achievements, and the colorful surroundings in which they lived, while deftly examining the influence that each one had on the reigns of the others."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558.; Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547.; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547.; Süleyman I, Sultan of the Turks, 1494 or 1495-1566.; History, Modern;
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Obsession / by Webb, Debra.;
Special Agent Jess Harris travels to Birmingham Alabama to advise on a case of four missing young women. The case forces Jess to confront all the reasons she put her hometown and her first love, Police Chief Dan Burnett, behind her all those years ago.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Ex-police officers; First loves; Missing persons; Serial murderers; Romantic suspense.;
© c2013., Grand Central Publishing,
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Sixties Scoop / by Nicks, Erin.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Discusses the removal of Indigenous children from their families, the reasons behind their removal, their lives in foster care, and the feelings of identity loss, depression, and anxiety felt by many adoptees as a result of being raised in a non-Indigenous family. LSC
Subjects: Interracial adoption; Native peoples; Native children; Native peoples; Native peoples;
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