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Rooted : life at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit / by Haupt, Lyanda Lynn,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.A beautifully written manifesto for our complex time, 'Rooted' inspires readers to deepen their connection with nature in unexpected ways, and to act powerfully on the earths behalf. From the author of 'Mozart's Starling', 'The Urban Bestiary', and 'Crow Planet'.
Subjects: Human ecology.; Philosophy of nature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Good chemistry : the science of connection, from soul to psychedelics / by Holland, Julie,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Psychiatrist and family therapist Julie Holland dives into the neuroscience of connection and helps us to understand how we've lost touch with a basic human need and how we can get it back"--
Subjects: Neurochemistry.; Social isolation; Interpersonal relations; Psychopharmacology.;
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The Scorch Trials / by Dashner, James,1972-;
After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in a scientific experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopias.; Deserts; Survival skills;
© c2010., Delacorte Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world / by Kimmerer, Robin Wall,author.; Burgoyne, John(Illustrator),illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index." ... A bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world."--
Subjects: Amelanchier.; Botany; Economics; Ethnobotany.; Human ecology; Human-plant relationships.; Philosophy of nature.; Science and civilization.; Sharing; Indigenous philosophy.; Potawatomi; Potawatomi;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Precarious : The Secret Lives of Migrant Workers. by Di Cintio, Marcello.;
'Precarious' contains a series of profiles of foreign workers that illuminates the precarity of global systems of migrant labor and the vulnerability of their most disenfranchised agents. Marcello Di Cintio lives in Calgary, ON. From the author of 'Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers' (a RADD pick).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Labor & Industrial Relations; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration;
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The Stronger Sex : What Science Tells Us about the Power of the Female Body. by Vartan, Starre.;
Following a half decade of research into the newest science, Starre Vartan shows in 'The Stronger Sex' the ways in which women surpass men in endurance, flexibility, immunity, pain tolerance, and the ultimate test of any human body: longevity. Vartan debunks myth after myth and reveals why, if anyone wins in a battle of the sexes, its women. Goodreads Giveaway.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity; SPORTS & RECREATION;
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The toll / by Shusterman, Neal.;
"In the highly anticipated finale to the New York Times bestselling trilogy, dictators, prophets, and tensions rise. In a world that's conquered death, will humanity finally be torn asunder by the immortal beings it created? Citra and Rowan have disappeared. Endura is gone. It seems like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute dominion over the world scythedom. With the silence of the Thunderhead and the reverberations of the Great Resonance still shaking the earth to its core, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him? The answer lies in the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder."--provided by publisher.Ages 12 up.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopias.; Immortality; Death; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Always Beginning The Big Bang, the Universe, and You [electronic resource] : by Savage, Candace.aut; Wada, Rachel.ill; cloudLibrary;
For kids with big questions comes a mesmerizing celebration of the universe and our place in it, perfect for STEM learning. The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the science behind the start of our universe and how we came to be a part of it, from the Big Bang and the beginning of life on Earth all the way up until today. Designed for readers 4-8, Always Beginning includes: Science-based information on how the world was created, and how life on Earth started Facts about our solar system and the Big Bang. Backmatter explaining the science, including a timeline of the origins of the universe through the ages of fish, reptiles, mammals, and humans.Told with reassuring warmth and mesmerizing art, Always Beginning captures the immensity and strangeness of our galaxy.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Astronomy; Family;
© 2024., Greystone Books,
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Stronger : the untold story of muscle in our lives / by Gross, Michael Joseph,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-431) and index.An account of the history and science of muscle and weight training, from the Trojan War to modern-day research, highlighting how strength-building exercises can prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve quality of life, and challenge age-old biases against muscle.
Subjects: Human physiology.; Muscles.; Musculoskeletal system.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Angry weather : heat waves, floods, storms, and the new science of climate change / by Otto, Friederike Elly Luise,1982-author.; Brackel, Benjamin von,1982-author.; Pybus, Sarah,translator.; translation of:Otto, Friederike Elly Luise,1982-Wütendes wetter.English.; David Suzuki Institute,sponsoring body.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-233) and index.
Subjects: Climatic changes; Severe storms.; Weather;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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