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The ocean's whistleblower : the remarkable life and work of Daniel Pauly / by Grémillet, David,author.; translation of:Grémillet, David.Daniel Pauly, un océan de combats.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Daniel Pauly is a living legend in the world of marine biology. He is also a man whose life has been shaped by struggle. In this first authorized biography, writer David Gremillet recounts the scientists extraordinary life, including his heartbreaking childhood, his escape to Germany, his political and racial reawakening in 1960s America, and his one-of-a-kind career as a brave scientist who blew the whistle on overfishing.
Subjects: Biographies.; Pauly, D. (Daniel); Biologists; Biologists; Marine ecology.; Overfishing;
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Quarantine quilts : creativity in the midst of chaos / by Sider, Sandra,1949-author.; Cox, Meg,writer of foreword.;
Learn how our creative development is shaped by experiences that isolate us from other people. The insightful words of 97 contemporary quilt artists combine with evocative photos of their quarantine creations during the COVID-19 pandemic's first months. Giving us a fascinating perspective, these visual and personal stories of concerns, despairs, and ideas can help connect our own experiences with pandemic to the larger world of creativity.
Subjects: Art quilts.; Quilting.; Quiltmakers.; Quilts; COVID-19 (Disease);
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Above the fold : a personal history of the Toronto Star / by Honderich, John,1946-author.;
This history of the Toronto Star has never been the subject of a book... until now. 'Above the Fold' is a remarkable memoir and journalistic history of the Toronto Star, the newspaper that has shaped and continues to shape the issues most important to Canadians. John Honderich was the publisher of the Toronto Star from 1994-2004. He died in February 2022.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Honderich, John, 1946-; Toronto Star (Firm); Canadian newspapers; Journalism; Newspaper publishing;
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Urban knit collection : 18 city-inspired knitting patterns for the modern wardrobe / by Kunnecke, Kyle,author.;
Includes bibliograhic references (page 155) and index.Written for would-be and longtime knitters alike, Kyle's detailed patterns include tutorials on a variety of construction and finishing techniques, from locking floats and shaping in color work to reading charts. Offers 18 projects for women and men with a decidedly metropolitan vibe -- from sweaters inspired by the Art Deco movement and stained glass windows from the 1930s to ornately beaded cowls and intricate color work hats.
Subjects: Knitting;
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Long time coming : reckoning with race in America / by Dyson, Michael Eric,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-230)."Grapples with the cultural and social forces that have shaped our nation in the brutal crucible of race in five ... chapters--each addressed to a black martyr, from Breonna Taylor to Rev. Clementa Pinckney. Dyson traces the genealogy of anti-blackness from the slave ship to the street corner where [George] Floyd lost his life--and where America gained its will to confront the ugly truth of systemic racism."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: African Americans; Black lives matter movement.; Racial profiling in law enforcement; Racism;
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Count to 10 and back again! / by Epstein, Eric.; Corbett, Sara.; Workman Publishing Company.;
Read this book forwards and backwards! For young kids learning their basics and exploring the world around them, this board book teaches how to count from 1 to 10--and back again, from 10 to 1. This board book has two spines--one on each side--so that the book opens outward left and right. Plus, each page is shaped like a number from 1 to 10! As new stars appear in the darkening night sky, count them along with the rhyming text:.For ages 10 months & up.
Subjects: Board books.; Stories in rhyme.; Gatefold books.; Lift-the-flap books.; Counting; Stars;
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The bullied brain : heal your scars and restore your health / by Fraser, Jennifer,1966-author.; Merzenich, Michael M.,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In The Bullied Brain readers learn about the evidence doctors, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and neuroscientists have gathered, that shows the harm done by bullying and abuse to your brain, and how you can be empowered to protect yourself and all others. Not only is it critically important to discover how much your mental health is contingent on what has sculpted and shaped the world inside your head, it is also the first step in learning ways to recover"--
Subjects: Brain.; Bullying; Bullying; Bullying.; Victims of bullying;
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Stripes and spots / by Davidson, Rose,1989-;
"Look at all these stripes and spots! From cheetahs to zebras, honeybees to coral snakes, some animals have amazing markings in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Young readers will learn all about animals with stripes and spots and how these markings help them survive in this fun Pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts, helping them expand their understanding of the world."--
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Camouflage (Biology);
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What WE lost : inside the attack on Canada's largest children's charity / by Rangwala, Tawfiq S.,author.; Campbell, Kim,1947-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this book, former WE board member and lawyer Tawfiq Rangwala unpacks the evidence and provides the critical context around the headline-grabbing controversies that have shaped the narrative. Drawing on the factual record, his personal experiences inside the organization, and extensive interviews with supporters and critics, Rangwala cuts through the fog and explains what really happened, why it happened, and who should be held to account. Rangwala grew up in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Kielburger, Craig.; Kielburger, Marc.; WE (Charity); Charity organization; Scandals;
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Dinosaur train. [videorecording] / by Jim Henson Company.; PBS Distribution (Firm); PBS for Kids.;
Eggstravaganza -- The egg stealer? -- Hatching party -- Tank's baby brother -- Diamond anniversary -- Nursery car -- All kinds of families -- A sea turtle tale -- The good mom.Originally broadcast as single episodes of the PBS television series.What can be better than a basket full of Easter eggs? How about a train full of dinosaur eggs! Buddy and his Pteranodon family set off for new adventures as they encounter baby hatchlings and dino eggs of all shapes and sizes! They'll learn that all dinosaur families are different, and so are the ways of nurturing them! And who knows, they might just solve a mystery or two while they're at it!G.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen (16:9) presentation; stereo.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Dinosaurs; Eggs; Locomotives; Video recordings for children.;
© c2012., Distributed by PBS Distribution,
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