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The nurture revolution : grow your baby's brain and transform their mental health through the art of nurtured parenting / by Kirshenbaum, Greer,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health; she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress. Over time, she realized that science had already uncovered a powerful medicine for alleviating mental health struggles, but the answer wasn't a pill. It was a preventative approach: when babies receive nurturing care in the first three years of life, it builds strong, resilient brains--brains that are less susceptible to poor mental health. How can parents best set their children up for success? In this revelatory book, Kirshenbaum makes plain that nurture is a preventative medicine against mental health issues. She challenges the idea that the way to cultivate independence is through letting babies cry it out or sleep alone; instead, the way to raise a confident, independent child is to lean into your instincts as a parent. Hold your infant as much as you want. Check on them when they cry, share beds with them, maintain skin-to-skin contact--and this is backed-up by science, which shows that nurturing experiences transforms lives, and improves mental health, physical health, and life outcomes. Nurturing is a gift of resilience and health that parents can give the next generation simply by following their instincts to care for their young"--
Subjects: Nurturing behavior.; Parenting.;
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Unmasking AI : my mission to protect what is human in a world of machines / by Buolamwini, Joy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the self-described "Poet of Code" who has had a lifelong passion for computer science, engineering, and art -- disciplines that, she felt, pushed the boundaries of reality. After tinkering with robotics as a high school student in Tennessee, to developing mobile apps in Zambia as a Fulbright fellow, Buolamwini eventually found herself at MIT. As a graduate student at the "Future Factory," Buolamwini's groundbreaking research revealed that AI systems -- from leading tech companies -- were consistently failing on non-male, non-white bodies. In Unmasking AI, Buolamwini goes beyond the news headlines about racism, colorism, and sexism in Big Tech to tell the remarkable story of how she uncovered what she calls "the coded gaze" -- evidence of racial and gender bias in tech -- and galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League. Applying an intersectional lens to both tech industry and research sector, Buolamwini shows how race, gender, and ability bias can overlap and render broad swaths of humanity vulnerable in our AI-dependent world. Computers, she reminds us, are reflections of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Buolamwini, Joy.; Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence; Discrimination in science.; Sex discrimination in science.; Artificial intelligence;
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Sex in the Middle Ages. by McNabb, Jennifer,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer McNabbOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2024.Sex. The word makes some people giggle or blush, while others may draw back in discomfort. Whatever the reaction, whether positive or negative or a confusing mix of both, it's rarely neutral. But sexual intercourse is a basic biological fact of life—and none of us would be here without it. So, why do we find it so difficult to talk openly about sex? Where do the many rules and taboos surrounding sex and sexuality come from? How is it that a basic biological act can be so fraught with cultural, social, and moral complications? In truth, much of our reticence in discussing and acknowledging the realities of sex comes, at least in part, from a unique time and place: medieval Europe. In the 12 episodes of SEX IN THE MIDDLE AGES, Professor Jennifer McNabb and a panel of experts in medieval history and literature will take you back to the period between the fall of Rome and the rise of the Renaissance to explore the ideals and realities of sex and sexuality. As you'll learn, the rise of Christianity as not just a religion but a powerful political institution irrevocably influenced both the practical and moral dimensions of sex for centuries. And you may be surprised to see how much medieval views of sex continue to influence us today.From the crowned heads of Europe to the lowliest serf, sex and its consequences affected everyone. After all, for people in the Middle Ages, sex could determine the fate of a kingdom and the state of your immortal soul. With so much on the line, is there any doubt that sex occupied the medieval mind and became a focal point of politics, literature, art, and so much more? This deep-seated preoccupation means that looking at the past through sex and sexuality opens doors into so many other dimensions of medieval life and offers a fresh new perspective on history beyond the big events and famous names we are familiar with.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Sex.; History.;
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The stardust grail / by Kitasei, Yume,author.;
"Maya Hoshimoto was once the best art thief in the galaxy. For ten years, she returned stolen artifacts to alien civilizations -- until a disastrous job forced her into hiding. Born off-world and infected by an alien virus from a young age, she receives the occasional vision of the future. Now she just wants to enjoy a quiet life on Earth as a graduate student of anthropology. Until an old friend comes to her with a job she can't refuse: find a powerful object that could save an alien species from extinction. Two problems: no one has seen it in living memory, and they aren't the only ones hunting for it. Maya sets out on a breakneck quest through a universe teeming with strange life and ancient ruins. But the farther she goes, the more her visions cast a dark shadow over her team of friends new and old. Someone will betray her along the way. Worse yet, in choosing to save one species, she may doom humanity and Earth itself"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Prophecy; Thieves; Human-alien encounters; Quests (Expeditions); Interstellar travel;
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Black hole apocalypse [videorecording] / by DeNooyer, Rushmore,screenwriter,television producer,television director.; Levin, Janna,host.; ARTE France,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Southpaw Productions (Firm),production company.; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.),production company.;
Editors, Ryan Shepheard, Rob Kirwan ; music, Chee-Wai Tay.Host, Janna Levin.Originally aired on television on January 10, 2018.Join astrophysicist and novelist Janna Levin on a mind-blowing voyage to the frontiers of black hole science, which is shining new light on the most powerful and mysterious objects in the universe.E.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Black holes (Astronomy); Cosmology.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.;
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Thunder Song Essays [electronic resource] : by LaPointe, Sasha.aut; cloudLibrary;
The author of the award-winning memoir Red Paint returns with a razor-sharp, clear-eyed collection of essays on what it means to be a proudly queer indigenous woman in the United States today Drawing on a rich family archive as well as the anthropological work of her late great-grandmother, Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe explores themes ranging from indigenous identity and stereotypes to cultural displacement and environmental degradation to understand what our experiences teach us about the power of community, commitment, and conscientious honesty. Unapologetically punk, the essays in Thunder Song segue from the miraculous to the mundane, from the spiritual to the physical, as they examine the role of art—in particular music—and community in helping a new generation of indigenous people claim the strength of their heritage while defining their own path in the contemporary world.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Indigenous Studies; Native Americans; Popular Culture;
© 2024., Catapult,
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Star wars. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Master the art of Star fighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of Star fighters from both the new republic and Imperial fleets and fight in strategic 5 vs. 5 space battles. Modify your Star fighter and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying play styles and crush the opposition. Pilots will triumph as a team and complete tactical objectives across known and never-before-seen battlefields, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered Moon of galitan. Take control of Star fighters such as the X-wing and tie fighter. Customize loadouts and cosmetics, divert power between weapons, shields, and engines, while immersing yourself in the cockpit. In addition, players will have the option to play the entirety of the game in virtual reality on PS VR and PC! Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after the events of return of the Jedi. Seen from alternating perspectives between two factions, iconic and emerging leaders on both sides are battling for the Galaxy. The new republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the Galaxy finest.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Fantasy violence, mild language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 2-10 online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 40 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Cross-generation play.
Subjects: Xbox video games.; Science fiction video games.; First person shooter video games.; Video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Space warfare; Good and evil; Star wars Squadrons (Game);
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Star wars. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Master the art of Star fighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Pilots who enlist will step into the cockpits of Star fighters from both the new republic and Imperial fleets and fight in strategic 5 vs. 5 space battles. Modify your Star fighter and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying play styles and crush the opposition. Pilots will triumph as a team and complete tactical objectives across known and never-before-seen battlefields, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered Moon of galitan. Take control of Star fighters such as the X-wing and tie fighter. Customize loadouts and cosmetics, divert power between weapons, shields, and engines, while immersing yourself in the cockpit. In addition, players will have the option to play the entirety of the game in virtual reality on PS VR and PC! Learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after the events of return of the Jedi. Seen from alternating perspectives between two factions, iconic and emerging leaders on both sides are battling for the Galaxy. The new republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. We need you to join the Galaxy finest.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Fantasy violence, mild language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-10 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 40 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PlayStation VR and PlayStation camera compatible.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Science fiction video games.; First person shooter video games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Space warfare; Good and evil; Star wars Squadrons (Game);
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Los Hermanos/The Brothers. by Schneider, Ken,film director.; Jarmel, Marcia,film director.; PatchWorks Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PatchWorks Productions in 2020.Virtuoso Afro-Cuban-born brothers—violinist Ilmar and pianist Aldo—live on opposite sides of a geopolitical chasm a half-century wide. Tracking their parallel lives in New York and Havana, their poignant reunion, and their momentous first performances together, Los Hermanos/The Brothers offers a nuanced, often startling view of estranged nations through the lens of music and family.Featuring an electrifying, genre-bending score, composed by Cuban Aldo López-Gavilán, performed with his American brother, Ilmar, and with guest appearances by maestro Joshua Bell and the Harlem Quartet.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Families.; Cuba.; Hispanic Americans.; Performing arts.;
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Vishniac. by Bialis, Laura,film director.; Panorama Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Panorama Films in 2023.He was difficult and flamboyant, a shameless self-promoter, bender of the truth and master of reinvention. He was also one of the groundbreaking photographers of the 20th century – a brilliant artist whose body of work spans decades, continents, and the catastrophic fallout from two world wars. Though his pioneering microscopy transformed the nature of science photography, Roman Vishniac is best known for his iconic images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe from 1935 through 1938. Few predicted that less than a decade later, these communities would be wiped out, and Vishniac’s photographs would provide the last visual records of an entire world. Now for the first time, his story comes to life as a feature documentary. A retrospective and family saga, VISHNIAC is narrated by Vishniac’s daughter Mara. She grew up in his shadow and sought to break free of his grip, only to eventually come around and embrace his legacy.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Photography.; Arts.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Judaism.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Artists.; Photography--Social aspects.; History.; Art and architecture.;
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