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Ultra 85 : a novel / by Hall, Bobby,author.;
In the year 2115, when the Earth is no longer inhabitable, the remainder of humanity lives in Babel, a giant space station. Two pilots, Quentin and Kai, must find the planet Paradise, where only the most promising citizens are allowed to live. On their journey, Quentin and Kai encounter Quentin's estranged father, who left Babel for Paradise when Quentin was a child, and they discover just how different Paradise is from what they imagined -- and how they must change it for the better.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Interplanetary voyages; Fathers and sons; Space stations;
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Transformers : roll out and read adventures. -- by Frantz, Jennifer.; Turner, Katharine.; Guidi, Guido.; Matere, Marcelo.;
Meet the autobots / adapted by Jennifer Frantz ; illustrations by Guido Guidi ; based on the screenplay by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman ; from a story by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and John Rogers -- Meet the Decepticons / adapted by Jennifer Frantz ; illustrations by Guido Guidi ; based on the screenplay by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman from a story by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and John Rogers -- I am Optimus Prime / adapted by Jennifer Frantz ; illustrations by Guido Guidi ; based on the screenplay by Ehren Kruger & Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci -- Rise of the Decepticons / adapted by Jennifer Frantz ; illustrations by Marcelo Matere ; based on the screenplay by Ehren Kruger & Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci -- The lost Autobot / adapted by Katharine Turner ; illustrated by Guido Guidi ; based on the screenplay by Ehren Kruger -- Optimus Prime's friends and foes / adapted by Katharine Turner ; illustrated by Guido Guidi ; based on the screenplay by Ehren Kruger.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Radio and television novels.; Transformers (Fictitious characters); Robots; Extraterrestrial beings; Human-alien encounters;
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Culture : the story of us, from cave art to K-pop / by Puchner, Martin,1969-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-336) and index."What good are the arts? Why should we care about the past? For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the "know-how" of life, but the "know-why"-The meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In Culture, acclaimed author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a breakneck tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one engaging volume"--
Subjects: Art and society.; Civilization; Culture;
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Mars up close : inside the Curiosity mission / by Kaufman, Marc,author.; Musk, Elon.; National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and index.The landing -- On Bradbury Rise -- Getting started -- The river -- Mars looks different -- In search of organics -- A habitable place? -- The anomaly -- Stories in stone -- Driving Curiosity -- The promised land -- Fourth planet astrobiology -- Humans to Mars -- Reflections."National Geographic and science journalist Marc Kaufman combine inside stories, fascinating facts, and eye-popping pictures, some never before seen, of the red planet and NASA's groundbreaking Curiosity mission. Renowned author Kaufman spent two years embedded with the engineers and scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, cheering on the rover's spine-tingling landing, learning the backstory of anticipated findings, and witnessing the inescapable frustrations that come from operating a $2.5-billion multitasking robot on a planet 35 million miles from Earth. With images never published before, and computer-enhanced with colors that make you want to spend your next vacation on Mars, this is the only book that explains everything, detail by detail and moment by moment, about the most ambitious space expedition the human race has ever undertaken."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Curiosity (Spacecraft);
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Last pick. [graphic novel] / by Walz, Jason,author,illustrator.; Proctor, Jon,colourist.;
In a world where aliens have taken over Earth, abducted every human they deemed useful, and abandoned the rest, twins Sam and Wyatt struggle to start a revolution of the unwanteds.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Extraterrestrial beings; Brothers and sisters; Twins; People with disabilities;
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Psych : the story of the human mind / by Bloom, Paul,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How does the brain-a three-pound wrinkly mass-give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in Psych, his riveting new book about the science of the mind. Psych is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But Psych is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom argues that a number of widely accepted theories in the field are probably wrong, and he reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time-including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the discussion around implicit racial bias. Bloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues-from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Psych is a riveting guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us"--
Subjects: Intellect.; Psychology.;
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The Secret Art of Human Flight. by Mendoza, H.P.,film director.; Rosenmeyer, Grant,actor.; DeVito, Lucy,actor.; Grace, Maggie,actor.; Robinson, Nican,actor.; Raci, Paul,actor.; Ramamurthy, Sendhil,actor.; Level 33 Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Grant Rosenmeyer, Lucy DeVito, Maggie Grace, Nican Robinson, Paul Raci, Sendhil RamamurthyOriginally produced by Level 33 Entertainment in 2023.After the death of his wife, Ben Grady (Grant Rosenmeyer) stumbles upon a self-help book by an enigmatic guru named “Mealworm” (Paul Raci), who claims to have harnessed the power to fly. The book arrives…and so does Mealworm, forcing Ben to navigate his family life, accusations of foul play, and the bizarre rituals laid before him in the hopes of healing and, just maybe, achieving flight.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Science fiction.; Fantasy films.;
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A prayer for the Crown-Shy / by Chambers, Becky,author.; Harris, Lee,editor.;
"'After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Monks; Hope; Robots; Mythology; Self-consciousness (Awareness);
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Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine. by Yi, Chun-Wei,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chun-Wei YiOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.The Gulf of Maine is warming 97% faster than the global ocean, and what happens here is likely to happen worldwide. We are at a crossroads for the future of the Gulf. Does it retain enough of its biodiversity and regenerative strength to weather the human-induced storm? Is the sheer beauty of this place and spectacular range of its creatures enough to wake us to what is at stake?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Climatic changes.; Ocean.; Biodiversity.; Documentary television programs.;
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Beyond the ranges / by Ringo, John,1963-author.; Aidee, James,author.;
"Jason Graham dies when the world ends. Then he wakes up on a space station on the other side of the galaxy, and the adventure begins. Jason and five hundred million other humans have been resurrected (and rejuvenated to young adulthood) by alien benefactors in orbit around an Earth-like world that is abundant in natural resources and totally untamed. For the newly awakened humans, this is a chance to start society with a clean slate and a bright future. For Jason, who has knocked about aimlessly in several different careers in his Earth life, it's an opportunity to unleash his creativity and ambition and see what he can really do. But who are the alien benefactors that have contrived this second act for some of Earth's denizens? And what do they really want?"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Benefactors; End of the world (Astronomy); Frontier and pioneer life; Human-alien encounters; Life on other planets; Rejuvenation; Resurrection; Space colonies;
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