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How to win friends and influence fungi : collected quirks of science, tech, engineering, and math from nerd nite / by Balakrishnan, Chris,author.; Balakrishnan, Chris,editor.; Orr, Kristen,illustrator.; Wasowski, Matt,editor.;

"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, you name it. There hasn't been a rabbit hole that their army of presenters hasn't been afraid to explore. Finally, after countless requests to bring Nerd Nite to more fans across the globe, co-founders and college pals Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan are bringing readers the quirky and accessible science content that they crave in book form, focused on STEM and paired with detailed illustrations that make the content pop. The resulting range of topics is quirky and vast, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope's influence on movie special effects. Hilariously named after Dale Carnegie's iconic book, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi features narratives, bursts, and infographics on all things STEM from scientists around the world. Chapters are sure to make you laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail." With fascinating details, facts, and illustrations, combined with Chris and Matt's incredible connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is sure to reach joyful STEM enthusiasts of all ages around the world. About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along!"--

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Humor.; Medicine; Medicine; Science; Science; Technology; Technology;

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Breath : the new science of a lost art / by Nestor, James,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how resilient your genes are, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Science journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong with our breathing and how to fix it. Why are we the only animals with chronically crooked teeth? Why didn't our ancestors snore? Nestor seeks out answers in muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He tracks down men and women exploring the science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that changing the ways in which we breathe can jump-start athletic performance, halt snoring, rejuvenate internal organs, mute allergies and asthma, blunt autoimmune disease, and straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again"--

Subjects: Breathing exercises.; Respiration.;

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Carol Doda Topless at the Condor. by Parker, Jonathan,film director.; McKenzie, Marlo,film director.; Doda, Carol,actor.; Vertical Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Carol DodaOriginally produced by Vertical Entertainment in 2023.In this revealing documentary, Carol Doda was a daring young woman who ignited the flame of the 1960s sexual revolution when she became the first dancer to go topless, and in the process became an international icon and symbol of sexual liberation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Biography.; Feminism.;

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Absolute Dominion. by Alexander, Lexi,film director.; Winter, Alex,actor.; Allo, Andy,actor.; Mia, Désiré,actor.; Ann Emery, Julie,actor.; Oswalt, Patton,actor.; Gomez-Preston, Reagan,actor.; Giant Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Alex Winter, Andy Allo, Désiré Mia, Julie Ann Emery, Patton Oswalt, Reagan Gomez-PrestonOriginally produced by Giant Pictures in 2025.In the year 2063 AD, the world faces catastrophe as zealots and extremists wage a global holy war in the name of spiritual superiority. In a desperate attempt to save humanity from itself, the world’s governing bodies vote to establish The Battle of Absolute Dominion, a fierce martial arts tournament that will determine a champion whose faith will govern humanity and restore peace for the future.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; War films.; Science fiction.; Martial arts.; Science fiction films.; Action films.; Action and adventure films.;

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Meet the crew / by Patrick, Ella.; Saito, Diogo.; Aime, Luigi.;

Introduces the characters of "Solo," including Han Solo, Chewbacca, Lando, and Qi'ra.Junior reader: Kindergarten-Grade 2.LSC

Subjects: Science fiction.; Star Wars fiction.; Movie novels.; Solo, Han (Fictitious character); Space warfare;

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Double dog dare / by Boothby, Ian.; Matsumoto, Nina.; Dedrick, David(Comic book artist);

"Charlie and August, the two cats that control the mechanical superhero dog, Sparks, are keeping the city safe. But when a second, naughty Sparks shows up and starts causing trouble around town, everybody blames the real Sparks. Determined to prove that Sparks is still the hero everyone can count on, Charlie and August set out to uncover the shocking truth about who is responsible for all the chaos"--Provided by publisher.Ages 7-10Grades 4-6LSC

Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.; Cats; Dogs; Mecha (Vehicles);

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Dancing in A-Yard. by Dalle, Manuela,film director.; Under the Milky Way (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Originally produced by Under the Milky Way in 2023.In prisons ruled by toxic masculinity, dancing is an absolute taboo. But at Lancaster's A-Yard, near Los Angeles, a group of young men, willing to take a chance to be mocked in the yard, start a dance class led by French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. This class quickly becomes an intoxicating escape from their grim reality, so they decide to create a dance show. In this exceptional context, the inmates engage with overwhelming sincerity, evoking their childhood, gang life, the crimes, the prison, and their desire for transformation. Beyond damaged lives and a prison system on the edge of the abyss, DANCING IN A-YARD explores redemption and the capacity of human beings to reinvent themselves, when given a chance. And more importantly, how art and introspection can help see the light.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.; California.; Prisons.; Art therapy.; Modern dance.; Men's studies.; United States.; Masculinity.; Choreographers.; Performing arts.;

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Rescue from Jabba's palace / by Siglain, Michael.; Pilot Studio.;

Luke travels to the palace and goes head-to-head with Jabba the Hutt in order to save his friends.Kindergarten-Grade 2.LSC

Subjects: Science fiction.; Star Wars fiction.; Movie novels.; Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character); Solo, Han (Fictitious character); Leia, Princess (Fictitious character); Space warfare;

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Outlive : the science & art of longevity / by Attia, Peter,author.; Gifford, Bill,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Wouldn't you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late to help, prolonging lifespan at the expense of healthspan, or quality of life. Dr. Attia believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, one where we take action now, rather than waiting. This is not "biohacking," it's science: a well-founded strategic and tactical approach to extending lifespan while also improving our physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Dr. Attia's aim is less to tell you what to do and more to help you learn how to think about long-term health, in order to create the best plan for you as an individual. In Outlive, readers will discover: - Why the cholesterol test at your annual physical doesn't tell you enough about your actual risk of dying from a heart attack. - That you may already suffer from an extremely common yet underdiagnosed liver condition that could be a precursor to the chronic diseases of aging. - Why exercise is the most potent pro-longevity "drug"--and how to begin training for the "Centenarian Decathlon." - Why you should forget about diets, and focus instead on nutritional biochemistry, using technology and data to personalize your eating pattern. - Why striving for physical health and longevity, but ignoring emotional health, could be the ultimate curse of all. Aging and longevity are far more malleable than we think; our fate is not set in stone. With the right roadmap, you can plot a different path for your life, one that lets you outlive your genes to make each decade better than the one before."--Publisher marketing.

Subjects: Aging; Aging.; Health.; Life sciences.; Longevity.;

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Midnight Return. by Sussman, Sally,film director.; The Film Sales Company (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Originally produced by The Film Sales Company in 2016.When it premiered at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival, Alan Parker's Midnight Express, written by a then up-and-coming Oliver Stone who would later win an Oscar for his script, became an immediate sensation, drawing praise from critics and audiences alike, and drawing the ire of the Turkish government. Now filmmaker Sally Sussman presents the wild and fascinating story of how the film was made as told by those who were there: Oliver Stone, Alan Parker, producers David Putnam and Peter Guber, and real life inspiration Billy Hayes who proved himself, over the course of the ensuing decades, to be a more complicated, and wily, character than even the movie could've dreamt up.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Motion pictures.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.;

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