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Seven deadly sins : the biology of being human / by Leschziner, Guy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply important and useful biological functions that humans need to survive? Instead of being acts of immorality, are they really just a result of how our bodies, our psyches, and our brains in particular, are wired? In Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human, Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology, dares to turn much of what society thinks of as morality on its head and to ask these controversial questions. Leschziner takes readers on an exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins as he looks at their neuroscientific and psychological bases, their origin in our genes, and, crucially, how certain medical disorders may give rise to them. He introduces us to patients whose physical and psychological conditions have given rise to behaviours that have for centuries been labelled as "sin" and how these behaviours might actually be evolutionary imperatives that preserve the tribe and ensure the wellbeing of our societies. In Seven Deadly Sins, a book certain to cause debate and raise controversy, Guy Leschziner, a writer who has explored the mysteries of our sleeping brains and the odd crossed wires of our five senses, asks whether these traits truly represent sin, or simply reflect our intrinsic drive to survive and thrive"--
Subjects: Deadly sins.; Human behavior.; Neuropsychology.;
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A duck in a sock : four phonics stories / by Rae, Elspeth,1973-; Rae, Rowena.; Gutiérrez, Elisa,1972-;
A duck in a sock -- Swish, the pet fish -- At Chapman Ranch -- Get that sloth!Meg and Greg have various adventures during summer vacation, including helping an injured duckling and finding a lost pet fish, in a book that demonstrates four distinct phonics sounds.
Subjects: Short stories.; Readers (Publications); Dyslexia-friendly books.; Decodable books.; Phonics.; Best friends; Friendship; Animals; Reading; Dyslexia-friendly books.;
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My sister is super! / by Moyle, Sabrina.; Moyle, Eunice.;
"Is your sister tougher than a ton of trucks? Even smarter than a squad of robots? More huggable than a heap of sloths? Celebrate all the things that make sisters super with this bright, humor-filled board book!"--
Subjects: Board books.; Sisters;
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Curious me! animals / by Behnke, Alison.; Mariani, Mirella.;
"This "my first" style board book introduces babies and toddlers to all sorts of animals, from familiar fish to elusive sloths. Each of the books in the Curious Me! Board Books series explores important concepts with rich vocabulary, engaging text, and artistic visuals"--
Subjects: Board books.; Animals;
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The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about that!. [videorecording] / by Short, Martin,1950-; CITH Productions.; Dr. Seuss Enterprises.; NCircle Entertainment.; Red Hat Animation.;
Flight of the penguin -- Let's go fly a kite -- You should be dancing -- Batty for bats -- Maps! -- Termite towers -- The lost egg -- Hold on tight -- Jump -- Slow down for sloths -- Chasing rainbows -- Follow prints -- A long winter's nap -- The tree doctor -- Incredible journey -- Bamboozled -- Thump -- Squirreled away -- Finola's farm -- Pick your friends.Martin Short.The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! follows the adventures of 6-year-old best friends, Sally and Nick, as they are whisked off on extraordinary voyages of scientific discovery with the Cat in the Hat. Thanks to the Thinga-ma-jigger, exploring has never been more fun! In this second volume, learn how penguins get around since they can't fly, how to read a map, why rainbows appear and so much more! It's time to discover and investigate with The Cat in the Hat, Nick, Sally and friends! So let's go, go, go, go on an adventure, we're flying with The Cat in the Hat today!G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Cat in the Hat (Fictitious character); Children's television programs.; Friendship; Imagination; Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
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The greats / by Ellis, Deborah,1960-;
With the help of a giant prehistoric sloth, ghostly grandfathers return to overcome their own fraught histories and help their suicidal teenage grandson.LSC
Subjects: Teenage boys; Juvenile delinquents; Suicide; Grandfathers;
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1,000 facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life / by Daniels, Patricia,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find out the biggest prehistoric mysteries that scientists are still trying to crack, and sink your teeth into some seriously supersize dino stats"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Paleontology; Dinosaurs; Fossils;
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Extinction A Novel [electronic resource] : by Preston, Douglas.aut; Baker, David Aaron.nrt; cloudLibrary;
With Extinction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston has written a page-turning thriller in the Michael Crichton mode that explores the possible and unintended dangers of the very real efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct animals. Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent, hundred-thousand acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation. When a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered in the Erebus back country by what is assumed to be a gang of eco-terrorists, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash partners with county sheriff James Colcord to track down the perpetrators. As killings mount and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord must confront an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent presence at Erebus, bent not on resurrection—but extinction.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Suspense; Technological;
© 2024., Macmillan Audio,
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Extinction A Novel [electronic resource] : by Preston, Douglas.aut; cloudLibrary;
With Extinction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston has written a page-turning thriller in the Michael Crichton mode that explores the possible and unintended dangers of the very real efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth and other long-extinct animals. Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent, hundred-thousand acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation. When a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered in the Erebus back country by what is assumed to be a gang of eco-terrorists, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash partners with county sheriff James Colcord to track down the perpetrators. As killings mount and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord must confront an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent presence at Erebus, bent not on resurrection—but extinction. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Police Procedural; Technological;
© 2024., Tor Publishing Group,
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First day critter jitters / by John, Jory.; Climo, Liz.;
It s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can t seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she ll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they re in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It s their teacher, the armadillo!LSC
Subjects: Animals; First day of school; Schools; Teachers;
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