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The decline and fall of the human empire : why our species is on the edge of extinction / by Gee, Henry,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."By the award-winning author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: a history of humanity on the brink of decline. We are living through a period that is unique in human history. For the first time in more than ten thousand years, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. In the middle of this century population growth will stop, and the number of people on Earth will start to decline-fast. In this provocative book, award-winning science writer Henry Gee offers a concise, brilliantly-told history of our species--and argues that we are on a rapid, one-way trip to extinction. The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire narrates the dramatic rise of humanity, how a scattered range of small groups across several continents eventually inbred, interacted, fought, established stable communities and food supplies, and began the process of dominating the planet. The human story is relatively brief-the oldest fossils of H. Sapiens date to approximately 300,000 years ago-yet the spread of our species has been unstoppable ... until recently. As Gee demonstrates, our population has peaked, and is declining; our environment is becoming inimical to human life in many locations; our core resources of water, arable land, and air are diminishing; and new diseases, simmering conflicts, and ambiguous technologies threaten our collective health. Can we still change our course? Or is our own extinction inevitable? There could be a way out, but the launch window is narrow. Unless Homo sapiens establishes successful colonies in space within the next two centuries, our species is likely to stay earthbound and will have vanished entirely within another ten thousand years, bringing the seven-million-year story of the human lineage to an end. With assured narration, dramatic stories, and his signature sprightly humor, Henry Gee envisions new opportunities for the future of humanity--a future that will reward facing challenges with ingenuity, foresight, and cooperation"--
Subjects: Human beings; Human evolution.; Philosophical anthropology.;
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The ride of her life : the true story of a woman, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America / by Letts, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion. In 1954, Annie Wilkins, a sixty-three-year-old farmer from Maine, embarked on an impossible journey. She had no relatives left, she'd lost her family farm to back taxes, and her doctor had just given her two years to live--but only if she "lived restfully." He offered her a spot in the county's charity home. Instead, she decided she wanted to see the Pacific Ocean just once before she died. She bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men's dungarees, loaded up her horse, and headed out from Maine in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. She had no map, no GPS, no phone. But she had her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness. Between 1954 and 1956, Annie, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, journeyed more than 4,000 miles, through America's big cities and small towns, meeting ordinary people and celebrities--from Andrew Wyeth (who sketched Tarzan) to Art Linkletter and Groucho Marx. She received many offers--a permanent home at a riding stable in New Jersey, a job at a gas station in rural Kentucky, even a marriage proposal from a Wyoming rancher who loved animals as much as she did. As Annie trudged through blizzards, forded rivers, climbed mountains, and clung to the narrow shoulder as cars whipped by her at terrifying speeds, she captured the imagination of an apprehensive Cold War America. At a time when small towns were being bypassed by Eisenhower's brand-new interstate highway system, and the reach and impact of television was just beginning to be understood, Annie and her four-footed companions inspired an outpouring of neighborliness in a rapidly changing world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Wilkins, Mesannie; Horsemen and horsewomen; Overland journeys to the Pacific.; Travel with horses;
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The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook Optimize Health, Boost Your Immune System, Promote Longevity [electronic resource] : by CloudLibrary;
400+ dietician-backed recipes prove how easy, delicious, and universally beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet can be! Complete nutritional info, dairy- and gluten-free options, and meal prep tips make this the most comprehensive anti-inflammatory cookbook yet. Eating to help lessen chronic inflammation is something anyone can embrace to optimize long-term health and strengthen the body's defenses against many chronic illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes. Whether you're looking to keep inflammation at bay or reduce existing symptoms, this beginner-friendly collection of dietician-backed recipes is the only cookbook you need to embark on this diet shift. You'll find scrumptious dishes for every meal of the day—from frittatas and fish tacos to stir-fries and snacks & drinks—chock-full of anti-inflammatory powerhouses like whole grains, beneficial fats, lean proteins, and a rainbow of vegetables. With this book, you'll discover how simple and satisfying an anti-inflammatory eating pattern can be. Dos and don'ts of inflammation: RDN and Cook for Your Gut Health co-author Alicia Romano coaches you through anti-inflammatory cooking and how to get the good antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3s your body benefits from.  Flexible recipes and ingredients support your unique goals: Make-ahead guidance, easy swaps to make dishes gluten- or dairy-free, and nutritional info make these recipes fit seamlessly into your life. Re-engineers comfort dishes into inflammation fighters: We upped the nutrient density in our Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Chicken and Chard Enchiladas, and Gingery Turmeric Chicken Soup by packing in ingredients known to fight inflammation.  Excites your palate with a global flavor pantry: Delight your taste buds with recipes inspired by vibrant eating traditions around the world, whether you’re craving Green Shakshuka, Fish Tagine, or Sweet Potato Noodles with Shiitakes and Spinach. Prioritizes simplicity, speed, and weeknight cooking: Cooking anti-inflammatory meals doesn’t have to be time-consuming. We streamlined for efficiency—leaning on widely available ingredients and shelf-stable goods.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Health & Healing; Diets; Immune & Autoimmune;
© 2025., America's Test Kitchen,
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Horse crazy : the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal / by Nir, Sarah Maslin,1983-author.;
"In the bestselling tradition of works by such authors as Susan Orlean and Mary Roach, a New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores why so many people--including herself--are obsessed with horses. It may surprise you to learn that there are over seven million horses in America--even more than when they were the only means of transportation--and nearly two million horse owners. Acclaimed journalist and avid equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir is one of them; she began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. Horse Crazy is a fascinating, funny, and moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who--like her--are obsessed with them. It is also a coming-of-age story of Nir growing up an outsider within the world's most elite inner circles, and finding her true north in horses. Nir takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures. We meet Monty Roberts, the California trainer whose prowess earned him the nickname "the man who listens to horses"; George and Ann Blair, the African-American husband and wife who run a riding academy for inner city youth on a tiny island in the middle of Manhattan's East River; and Francesca Kelly, a wealthy London socialite whose love for an Indian nobleman shaped her life's mission: to rescue an endangered Indian breed of horse and bring them--illegally--to America. Woven into these compelling character studies, Nir shares her own moving personal narrative. She details her father's harrowing tale of surviving the Holocaust, and describes an enchanted but deeply lonely upbringing in Manhattan, where horses became her family. She found them even in the middle of the city, in a stable disguised in an old townhouse and in Central Park, when she chased down truants as an auxiliary mounted patrol officer. And she speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss. Infused with heart and wit, and with each chapter named after a horse Nir has loved, Horse Crazy is an unforgettable blend of beautifully written memoir and first-rate reporting"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Nir, Sarah Maslin, 1983-; Horse owners; Horsemen and horsewomen; Human-animal relationships.; Women journalists; Horsemanship;
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The Saddle Club. [videorecording] / by Bennett, Sophie,1989-; Custo, Arnie.; Defriest, Mark.; MacWilliam, Keenan.; Marshall, Lara Jean.; Gaiam Americas, Inc.;
Keenan MacWilliams, Sophie Bennett, Lara Jean Marshall, Matylda Buzczko, James Odea.Financial issues at Pine Hollow have the Saddle Club scrambling to make money to help out. Veronica's father decides to help out by investing in the stables, however, the DiAngelo fortune is in trouble. He has hopes that a promising young racehorse will turn his luck around, however, both the horse and Mr. DiAngelo are defeated. Leaving the Saddle Club and friends with one last unexpected shot at saving Pine Hollow.G.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Friendship; Horse boarding facilities; Horses; Human-animal relationships; Saddle Club (Imaginary organization); Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Gaiam,
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Unbridled murder / by Hearon, Leigh.;
After horse trainer and rancher Annie Carson visits a feedlot in eastern Washington, she is determined to save as many horses from slaughter as possible before hightailing it back home--until she discovers the sleazy owner seemingly trampled in his corral. With the fate of the feedlot herd in her hands, Annie must navigate unfamiliar territory while trying to track down a killer and solve an increasingly tangled mystery. But unfortunately for Annie, returning to the Olympic Peninsula alive will be trickier than she ever imagined.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder;
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The cowboy whisperer / by Sol, Sabrina,author.;
After her last disastrous competition went viral, Olympic hopeful Veronica del Valle spent three years healing -- and hiding. Finally ready for another shot, Veronica agrees to train at an under-the-radar, family-run ranch in tiny Esperanza, California. The living accommodations? Sparse. High-end equestrian equipment? Zero. What Rancho Lindo does have is stable manager Tómas Ortega, a brooding, handsome cowboy who offers Veronica unsolicited advice during her training sessions. Advice that, infuriatingly, turns out to be right every time. The only thing Tómas cares about are his horses and saving his family's ranch--and not their new boarder, who makes it clear she's not happy with his stables. So he's shocked Veronica offers to pretend to be his girlfriend when Tomas's ex comes back to town. All she wants in return is some after-hours training. He soon realizes Veronica is nothing like he imagined, and the harder he falls, the more he worries, because Veronica's Olympic dreams will eventually take her away from Rancho Lindo -- and from him.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Cowboys; Hispanic Americans; Horsemen and horsewomen; Man-woman relationships; Ranch life; Ranchers;
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Mud, muck and dead things / by Granger, Ann.;
Lucas Burton hates the countryside. To him it's nothing but mud, muck and dead things. And he's right. When he turns up at a deserted farm in the middle of nowhere hoping to conduct a lucrative business deal he stumbles across the body of a dead girl. And that's just the start of his problems. Penny Gower, from the local stables, spots his silver Mercedes leaving the scene of the crime and when her friend Andrew Ferris calls the police it's only a matter of time before Lucas gets a visit from someone he'd rather not see. Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with very few leads and a new superintendent breathing down her neck, the pressure's on. Then another dead body is found.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Women detectives; Campbell, Jess (Fictitious character); Carter, Ian (Fictitious character);
© 2009., Headline Publ.,
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Cactus Jack : a novel / by Smith, B. J.(Brad J.),author.;
"Brad Smith's latest is a terrific novel about a thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens who stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing. Billie Masterson is a chronic underachiever, drowning herself in alcohol and bad relationships in Ohio. She hasn't been home to the family's broken-down thoroughbred farm in Kentucky since college. Her mother committed suicide when Billie was a teen and she blames her father, Will Masterson. When Will drops dead while working on the farm, Billie returns to rural Kentucky for the funeral, intending only to pay her respects before high-tailing it back to Ohio. However, she's informed by her father's lawyer, the garrulous David Mountain Clay, that she now owns the farm ... and all the debt that goes with it. Determined to sell everything, settle the debts and get out of town, Billie discovers that her father's colt, a horse named Cactus Jack, is the object of obsession for billionaire Reese Ryker, the louche scion of a department store dynasty and now owner of Double R Racing, one of the top thoroughbred stables in the world. Billie is willing to sell everything to Ryker-until she realizes that he's an entitled misogynist and a not-so-subtle racist. Against her better judgment, she decides to keep the farm and the untested horse. To do that she needs to race the animal-and beat Ryker at his own game. Assisted by a team of misfits, including a washed-up trainer with whom she has a bit too much history, the horse-crazy little girl next door, and her father's ex-girlfriend, Billie and Cactus Jack take the track by a storm"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Horse racing; Race horses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Fanfare d'amour. by Pottier, Richard,film director.; Stockfield, Betty,actor.; Gravey, Fernand,actor.; Basset, Gaby,actor.; Carette, Julien,actor.; Flicker Alley (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Betty Stockfield, Fernand Gravey, Gaby Basset, Julien CaretteOriginally produced by Flicker Alley in 1935.Jean Rameau (Fernand Gravey) and Pierre Dupont (Julien Carette)are two out-of-work musicians in search of stable employment who eventually set their sights on the female-led Tulips orchestra when they learn of two openings in the group. Jean and Pierre disguise themselves as women to audition, ultimately landing the job and joining the group as they travel, rehearse, and perform together, facing unexpected twists and turns along the way.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Motion Pictures.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--France.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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