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Dark storm / by Harper, Karen(Karen S.),author.;
Forensic psychologist Claire Markwood has experienced her share of disaster. But nothing could prepare her for her sister, Darcy, going missing. Claire rushes to the butterfly sanctuary where Darcy has been working, prepared to do what she does best--work the clues. But her sister, along with her car and some of the sanctuary's rarest species of butterflies, has seemingly vanished without a trace. Amid a flurry of mysterious leads and dead ends, Claire and her criminal lawyer husband, Nick, tap every resource at their disposal. But the deeper they dig, the more unsettling the case becomes, dredging up old family secrets that shake the foundation of everything Claire thought to be true. Because some secrets aren't just threatening--they're deadly.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Forensic psychologists; Missing persons;
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Annihilation / by Valente, Catherynne M.,1979-; Walters, Mac.;
The Quarian ark Keelah Si'yah sails toward the Andromeda galaxy, carrying 20,000 colonists from sundry races including the drell, the elcor, and the batarians. Thirty years from their destination, a routine check reveals drell lying dead in their pods, and a deadly pathogen on board. Soon, the disease is jumping species, and it quickly becomes clear that this is no accident. It's murder, and the perpetrator is still on board. The ship's systems rapidly degrade, and panic spreads among the colonists, for the virus yields a terrible swelling of the brain that causes madness, hallucinations, and dreadful violence. If the ship's crew can't restore their technology and find a cure, the Keelah Si'yah will never make it to the Nexus.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Space colonies;
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The power of trees : how ancient forests can save us if we let them / by Wohlleben, Peter,1964-author.; Billinghurst, Jane,1958-translator.; translation of:Wohlleben, Peter,1964-Lange Atem der Bäume.English.; David Suzuki Institute.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting campaigns lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires, and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests--which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges--heal themselves."--
Subjects: Forest conservation.; Forest ecology.; Old growth forest conservation.; Old growth forest ecology.; Trees;
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Asia [videorecording] / by Wheeler, Mark(Television producer),television director.; Douglas, Sarah,1952-television director.; Mix, Henry M.,television director.; Evans, Patrick(Director),television director.; Hatherley, Emma,television director.; Green, Nick(Director),television director.; Bailey, Lucy(Director),television director.; Attenborough, David,on-screen presenter.; BBC Studios,distributor.;
Beneath the waves / directed by Mark Wheeler -- Above the clouds / directed by Sarah Douglas -- The frozen North / directed by Henry M. Mix -- Tangled worlds / directed by Patrick Evans -- Crowded continent / directed by Emma Hatherley -- The arid heart / directed by Nick Green -- Saving Asia / directed by Lucy Bailey.Host, David Attenborough.Vast deserts, dense jungles, polar landscapes and tropical seas are explored in this dazzling journey across Earth's biggest continent, Asia. Witness the breathtaking variety of Asia's wildest places. From the vast Arabian Desert to the unexplored jungles of Indonesia; the biting polar wilderness of Siberia to the tropical coral seas of the Indian Ocean. Dramatic wildlife stories are captured in extraordinary locations, including the Tibetan plateau, the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas. The series features rare species of bears, rhinos and big cats, and showcases the surprising variety of animals that thrive in Asia's urban environments. Finally, meet the conservation heroes working hard to protect Asia's irreplaceable and unforgettable wild places and animals.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Nature television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Animals; Biodiversity; Natural history;
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100 herbs to grow : a comprehensive guide to the best culinary and medicinal herbs / by McVicar, Jekka,author.; Don, Monty,writer of foreword.;
"This is a comprehensive gardening guide, so Jekka details how to grow in the garden, in containers and from seed as well as guiding you through propagation, division, cuttings, harvesting and yearly maintenance. And because she grows over 500 different herbs, she knows which species and varieties are the best of each herb (including ones that she has personally cultivated and bear her name!). In the forty years she has been growing, she has witnessed the change of climate and pests and diseases that affect herbs so she has created an up-to-date and authoritative herb handbook. Jekka also offers historical knowledge and anecdotes as well as culinary and medicinal uses so you can reap the rewards of your successfully grown herbs"--
Subjects: Recipes.; Cooking (Herbs); Herb gardening.; Herbs; Herbs;
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Wildlife crossing : giving animals the right-of-way / by Galat, Joan Marie,1963-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What happens when the needs of people and nature collide? More than 13 million miles of roads crisscross landscapes in 222 countries. Roads offer many human benefits, but they also create problems for nature. Their construction leads to a loss of biodiversity through habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation. Roads isolate wildlife populations, impede migration and allow invasive plant and animal species to spread, while giving rise to pollution from garbage, light, noise and airborne contaminants. With innovative tools, like wildlife overpasses to reconnect landscapes, smart roads and vehicles to maximize safety, and a little hands on help, we can create environmental harmony. And sitting in the passenger seat, young people can play a part in helping highways and habitats coexist.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Animals; Wildlife crossings; Roads; Automobiles; Nature; Wildlife conservation; Environmental protection;
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Twelve trees : the deep roots of our future / by Lewis, Daniel,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A compelling global exploration of nature and survival as seen via a dozen species of trees that represent the challenges facing our planet, and the ways that scientists are working urgently to save our forests and our future.The world today is undergoing the most rapid environmental transformation in human history--from climate change to deforestation. Scientists, ethnobotanists, indigenous peoples, and collectives of all kinds are closely studying trees and their biology to understand how and why trees function individually and collectively in the ways they do. In Twelve Trees, Daniel Lewis, curator and historian at one of the world's most renowned research libraries, travels the world to learn about these trees in their habitats. Lewis takes us on a sweeping journey to plant breeding labs, botanical gardens, research facilities, deep inside museum collections, to the tops of tall trees, underwater, and around the Earth, journeying into the deserts of the American west and the deep jungles of Peru, to offer a globe-spanning perspective on the crucial impact trees have on our entire planet. When a once-common tree goes extinct in the wild but survives in a botanical garden, what happens next? How can scientists reconstruct lost genomes and habitats? How does a tree store thousands of gallons of water, or offer up perfectly preserved insects from millions of years ago, or root itself in muddy swamps and remain standing? How does a 5,000-year-old tree manage to live, and what can we learn from it? And how can science account for the survival of one species at the expense of others? To study the science of trees is to study not just the present, but the story of the world, its past, and its future."--
Subjects: Trees; Trees;
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Borderlands [videorecording] / by Arad, Ari,film producer.; Arad, Avi,film producer.; Black, Jack,1969-actor.; Blanchett, Cate,1969-actor.; Curtis, Jamie Lee,1958-actor.; Feig, Erik,film producer.; Gershon, Gina,actor.; Greenblatt, Ariana,2007-actor.; Hart, Kevin,1979-actor.; Jablonsky, Steve,composer.; Munteanu, Florian,actor.; Ramírez, Édgar,1977-actor.; Roth, Eli,1972-film director,screenwriter.; Stoffers, Rogier,director of photography.; Arad Productions,production company.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),presenter,publisher.; Picturestart (Firm),production company.;
Director of photography, Roger Stoffers; music by Steve Jablonsky.Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, Jamie Lee Curtis.Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe's most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits - Roland, a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina, a feral preteen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist who's seen it all; and Claptrap, a wiseass robot. Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands; but they'll be fighting for something more: each other.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation (2.39:1) ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bounty hunters; Extraterrestrial beings; Heroes; Interplanetary voyages; Mercenary troops; Missing persons; Robots;
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Destroy all humans!. [electronic resource] : single player. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging '60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You'll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave. Show those hippies who's boss using classic weapons and new technology like the Meteor Shower. Explore 1960's Mother Earth and unload your trusty saucer all over her fictional cities. Defend a much larger, much more open world from those who seek to undermine your mission. Hoover up humans from different countries and grind them up into DNA cocktails to upgrade your skills "Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed: Single Player."ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Animated blood, crude humor, use of drugs, language, sexual themes, violence, partial nudity).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 44 GB storage required.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Open world video games.; Role playing video games.; Science fiction video games.; Video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Destroy all humans! 2 Reprobed single player (Game); Video games.; Computer games.; Extraterrestrial beings; Human-alien encounters;
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Destroy all humans!. [electronic resource] : single player. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging '60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You'll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave. Show those hippies who's boss using classic weapons and new technology like the Meteor Shower. Explore 1960's Mother Earth and unload your trusty saucer all over her fictional cities. Defend a much larger, much more open world from those who seek to undermine your mission. Hoover up humans from different countries and grind them up into DNA cocktails to upgrade your skills "Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed: Single Player."ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Animated blood, crude humor, use of drugs, language, sexual themes, violence, partial nudity).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; Cross-generation play.
Subjects: Xbox video games.; Open world video games.; Role playing video games.; Science fiction video games.; Video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Xbox One (Video game console); Destroy all humans! 2 Reprobed single player (Game); Video games.; Computer games.; Extraterrestrial beings; Human-alien encounters;
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