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The daughter of Doctor Moreau : a novel / by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia,author.;
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor's labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities. All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau's patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction. For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Animal experimentation; Fathers and daughters; Genetic engineering;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Exiles [electronic resource] : by Coile, Mason.aut; CloudLibrary;
A terrifying locked-room mystery from the author of William--this time set on a remote outpost on Mars. The human crew sent to prepare the first colony on Mars arrives to find the new base half-destroyed and the three robots sent to set it up in disarray—the machines have formed alliances, chosen their own names, and picked up some disturbing beliefs. Each must be interrogated. But one of them is missing. In this barren, hostile landscape where even machines have nightmares, the astronauts will need to examine all the stories--especially their own--to get to the truth. Exiles is a terrifying, taut, one-sitting read, and Mason Coile once again blends science fiction and psychological horror to engage some of humanity’s deepest questions.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Science Fiction; Psychological; Horror;
© 2025., Penguin Publishing Group,
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How to be a color wizard : forage and experiment with natural art making / by Logan, Jason.;
"What colors might await in a leafy forest, a berry-stained back alley, a seaweedy beach, or even the dark corners of an ordinary fridge? With this book as a guide, curious young wizards can make natural confetti, unlock the hidden color power inside a leaf, and craft a paintbrush wand. They'll brew magic potions from beets and acorn caps to produce their own colors, from the darkest black to the palest pink to invisible ink, then share their discoveries with friends, family, and the whole color-hungry human race. With whimsy and infectious enthusiasm, master ink maker Jason Logan explains the science of color while presenting "quests," recipes, and hands-on activities using materials kids can find in their own homes and neighborhoods. Featuring both photographs and the author's own gorgeous homemade-ink illustrations, How to Be a Color Wizard is an ideal blend of art and science-plus a little bit of magic."--
Subjects: Ink; Ink painting; Dyes and dyeing; Forage plants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blade runner [videorecording] / by motion picture adaptation of (work):Dick, Philip K.Do androids dream of electric sheep?[videorecording].; Ford, Harrison,1942-actor.; Hannah, Daryl,actor.; Hauer, Rutger,1944-actor.; Olmos, Edward James,actor.; Scott, Ridley,film director.; Young, Sean,actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;
Screenplay, Hampton Faucher and David Peoples ; music, Vangelis.Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, Daryl Hannah.In Phillip K. Dick's science fiction story, replicants are genetically engineered humans of superior strength and intelligence. This adventure film based on the Dick story stars Harrison Ford as a 21st century detective assigned the mission to locate and destroy four rebellious replicants.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dick, Philip K.; Androids; Detectives; Dystopias; Genetic engineering;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Rihanna,1988-actor.; Besson, Luc,film director,screenwriter.; DeHaan, Dane,1987-actor.; Delevingne, Cara,1992-actor.; Hawke, Ethan,1970-actor.; Owen, Clive,actor.; Silla, Virginie,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Christin, Pierre.Valerian, Empire des milles planètes.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.; Europacorp Distribution,presenter.; TF1 Films Production,production company.;
Dane Dehaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke.In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha. A mystery is at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the city.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Atmos 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction films.; Christin, Pierre.; Human beings; Space and time;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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The ideological brain : the radical science of flexible thinking / by Zmigrod, Leor,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Why do some people become radicalized? How do ideologies shape the human brain? And how can we unchain our minds from toxic dogmas? In The Ideological Brain, Leor Zmigrod reveals the deep connection between political beliefs and the biology of the brain. Drawing on her own pioneering research, she uncovers the complex interplay between biology and environment that predisposes some individuals to rigid ways of thinking, and explains how ideologies take hold of our brains, fundamentally changing the way we think, act and interact with others. She shows how ideologues of all types struggle to change their thought patterns when faced with new information, culminating in the radical message that our politics are not superficial but are woven into the fabric of our minds. This authoritative, accessible and playful blend of psychology, politics and philosophy explores the cutting-edge of the emerging field of political neuroscience. Zmigrod examines its historical roots before she looks to the future, considering the broader social and political implications of her groundbreaking research. Guiding readers through her experiments, she eventually describes what a free, authentic, and tolerant brain looks like, and explains how anyone can keep their mind open and flexible in the face of extremist ideologies"--
Subjects: Ideology; Neuropsychology; Political psychology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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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;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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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;
© 2014., Little, Brown,
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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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Capturing Kahanamoku : how a surfing legend and a scientific obsession redefined race and culture / by Rossi, Michael,(Historian of science),author.;
Includes bibliographical references.In 1920, Henry Fairfield Osborn, director of New York's American Museum of Natural History, traveled to Hawaii on an anthropological research trip. While there, he took a surfing lesson. His teacher was Duke Kahanamoku, a famous surf-rider and budding movie star. For Osborn, a fervent eugenicist, Kahanamoku was a maddening paradox: physically "perfect," yet belonging to an "imperfect" race. Osborn dispatched young scientist Louis Sullivan to Honolulu to measure, photograph, and cast in plaster Kahanamoku and other Hawaiian people. The study touched off a series of events that forever changed how we think about race, culture, science, and the essence of humanity.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Kahanamoku, Duke, 1890-1968.; Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935.; American Museum of Natural History; Anthropologists; Eugenics; Hawaiians; Physical anthropology; Racism in anthropology; Surfers;
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