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Goliath's Curse : The History and Future of Societal Collapse. by Kemp, Luke.;
'Goliath's Curse' is a vast and unprecedented survey of societal collapse - stretching from the Bronze Age to the age of silicon - that digs through the ruins of fallen societies to understand the root causes of their downfall and the most dire consequences for our future.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General;
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Problem at the playground / by Carbone, Courtney.; Demmer, Melanie.;
"It's an exciting day in Aquamarina! The entire community has gathered for the opening of a new playground. But when the equipment falls apart because some of the pieces have vanished, it's up to a mermaid named Violet and her best friend, Wally the narwhal, to solve the mystery of what happened. After the adventure, explore fun facts about ocean science and civil engineering included at the back of the book!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Mermaids; Narwhal; Playgrounds; Theft;
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The Origin of Politics : Human Nature and the Shaping of Political Systems. by Wade, Nicholas.;
Combining the scope of Yuval Noah Harari with the political savvy of Francis Fukuyama, 'The Origin of Politics' draws from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and historical analysis to explore how human nature shapes the direction of society - and how policies which ignore human nature risk chaos and even extinction.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution;
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Misbehaving at the Crossroads : Essays & Writings. by Jeffers, Honorée Fanonne.;
Honoree Fanonne Jeffers makes her non-fiction debut with this thought-provoking work that explores the journeys and possibilities of Black women throughout American history and in contemporary times. From the author of 'The Love Songs of W.E. B. Dubois', which was a NYT bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick. It won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Goodreads Giveaway.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / African American & Black; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civil Rights; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies;
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The future of us : the science of what we'll eat, where we'll live, and who we'll be / by Ingram, Jay,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A fascinating look at the cutting-edge science and technologies that are on the cusp of changing everything from where we'll live, how we'll look, and who we'll be, by the popular science broadcaster and bestselling author Jay Ingram. Where will we live? How will we get around? What will we look like? These are just some of the questions bestselling author and popular science broadcaster Jay Ingram answers in this exciting examination of the science and technologies that will affect every aspect of human life. In these pages, Ingram explores the future of our technological civilization. He reports on cutting-edge research in organ and limb regeneration, advances in prosthetics, the merging of the human and the synthetic, and gene editing. Vertical farming and lab-grown food might help feed millions and alleviate pressure on the planet. Cities could accommodate green space and the long-awaited flying car. Finally, he speculates on the future of artificial general intelligence, even artificial superintelligence, as well as our place on Earth and in the universe. The potential impact of these developments in science and technology will be powerful and wide-ranging, complicated by ethics and social equity. And they will inevitably revolutionize every aspect of life and even who we are. This is The Future of Us."--
Subjects: Forecasting; Science.;
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Dinner with King Tut : How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations. by Kean, Sam.;
History often neglects the tastes, textures, sounds, and smells that were an intimate part of our ancestors lives, but a new generation of researchers is resurrecting those hidden details. In 'Dinner with King Tut', Sam Kean joins these experimental archaeologists on their adventures across the globe, from the Andes to the South Seas, and spins gripping tales about the lives of our ancestors. From the author of 'The Disappearing Spoon'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt; HISTORY / Ancient / General; HISTORY / Civilization; SCIENCE / General;
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The wisdom principles : a handbook of timeless truths and timely wisdom / by Laszlo, Ervin,1932-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In The Wisdom Principles, Dr. Ervin Laszlo, an authority in the fields of new science, consciousness, and spirituality, bridges the chasm between our understanding of science and the truths of spirituality, bringing an essential and timely message of wisdom to the world. Laszlo offers readers principles of empowerment that will guide the choices they make for years to come and will allow them to move confidently toward a better future. This book is the distillation of Laszlo's sixty plus years spent delving into the mysteries of science and a lifetime of keen spiritual insight. The nuggets of timely wisdom offered in The Wisdom Principles, and the timeless truths revealed on its pages, are a precious resource for wise thinking and living. As we stand at a crossroads of civilization there has never been a greater need for them than today. Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, and Gregg Braden are among the renowned thought-leaders who lend their voices to Laszlo's work, framing the book and underscoring the power of its life-changing principles"--
Subjects: Conduct of life.; Religion and science.; Wisdom.;
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2054 : a novel / by Ackerman, Elliot,author.; Stavridis, James,author.;
This second entry in the 'Admiral James Stavridis' series is an explosive work of speculative fiction set 20 years further in the future, at a moment when a radical leap forward in artificial intelligence combines with America's violent partisan divide to create an existential threat to the country -- and the world.
Subjects: War fiction.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Cyberspace operations (Military science); Civil war;
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The wild robot escapes / by Brown, Peter,1979-author,illustrator.;
Middle school.After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
Subjects: Robots; Farm life; Domestic animals; Science fiction.; JUVENILE FICTION / Robots.; JUVENILE FICTION / Science Fiction.; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General.; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General.; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories.;
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Archive of Unknown Universes : A Novel. by Reyes Jr., Ruben.;
'Archive of Unknown Universes' is a piercing debut novel following two families in alternative timelines of the Salvadoran civil war. In one timeline, the war ends with a peace treaty, and the other timelines ends with a decisive victory by the Salvadoran government. What unfolds is a stunning story of displacement and belonging, of loss and love. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Hispanic & Latino / Fantasy; FICTION / Hispanic & Latino / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Multiple Timelines; FICTION / Romance / Science Fiction; FICTION / Science Fiction / Time Travel;
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