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Too dumb for democracy? : why we make bad political decisions and how we can make better ones / by Moscrop, David,1984-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Brexit. Trump. Ford Nation. In this timely book, David Moscrop asks why we make irrational political decisions and whether our stone-age brains can process democracy in the information age. In an era overshadowed by income inequality, environmental catastrophes, terrorism at home and abroad, and the decline of democracy, Moscrop argues that the political decision-making process has never been more important. In fact, our survival may depend on it. Drawing on both political science and psychology, Moscrop examines how our brains, our environment, the media, and institutions influence decision-making. Making good decisions is not impossible, Moscrop argues, but the psychological and political odds are sometimes stacked against us. In this readable and provocative investigation of our often-flawed decisions, Moscrop explains what's going wrong in today's political landscape and how individuals, societies, and institutions can work together to set things right."--
Subjects: Political psychology.; Political science.; Politics, Practical; Democracy.;
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Children of the black glass / by Peckham, Anthony.;
In an unkind alternate past, somewhere between the Stone Age and a Metal Age, Tell and his sister Wren live in a small mountain village that makes its living off black glass mines and runs on brutal laws. When their father is blinded in a mining accident, the law dictates he has thirty days to regain his sight and be capable of working at the same level as before or be put to death. Faced with this dire future, Tell and Wren make the forbidden treacherous journey to the legendary city of Halfway, halfway down the mountain, to trade their father's haul of the valuable black glass for the medicine to cure him. The city, ruled by five powerful female sorcerers, at first dazzles the siblings. But beneath Halfway's glittery surface seethes ambition, violence, prejudice, blackmail, and impending chaos. Without knowing it, Tell and Wren have walked straight into a sorcerers' coup. Over the next twelve days they must scramble first to save themselves, then their new friends, as allegiances shift and prejudices crack open to show who has true power.Ages 10-14.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Siblings; Parent and child; Obsidian; Quests (Expeditions); Adventure and adventurers;
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The hero / by Child, Lee,author.;
"In his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world - arguing that we need them now more than ever. From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling? Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth, The Hero is essential reading for anyone trying to write or understand fiction. Child teaches us how these stories still shape our minds and behaviour in an increasingly confusing modern world, and with his trademark concision and wit, demonstrates that however civilised we get, we'll always need heroes."--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Heroes in literature.; Heroes in motion pictures.; Heroes; Storytelling.; Heroes;
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Garfield. by Nickel, Scott.; Davis, Jim,1945 July 28-; Hirsch, Andy,1987-; Wands, Steve.;
In 1984, Jim Davis created a groundbreaking series of illustrated short stories called Garfield: His 9 Lives, setting the ever so hungry and lazy-yet-lovable Cat in various eras, which became an instant classic. Inspired by the original His 9 Lives stories and the 1988 animated special, here are all-new, unique interpretations of Garfield from the Stone Age to beyond the stars Meanwhile, Garfield explores what life is like outside of the friendly confines of Jon's house. Feeling mistreated and unappreciated, Garfield embarks on a search for a new home. Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in an old-timey traveling circus. Convinced that this is the place for him, Garfield becomes part of the act. Wait. What is that cannon for? Join Garfield as he travels to find the perfect home, and as he finds a lot of not-so-perfect homes along the way. Collects Garfield #33-36, originally collected in Garfield vol. 9, Garfield: Homecoming #1-4.
Subjects: Funny animal comics.; Humorous comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Garfield (Fictitious character); Cats; Pets; Pet owners; Human-animal relationships; Cartoons and comics.;
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The Croods. [videorecording] / by Cage, Nicolas,1965-voice actor.; Crawford, Joel,film director.; Dinklage, Peter,voice actor.; Duke, Clark,1985-voice actor.; Keener, Catherine,voice actor.; Leachman, Cloris,voice actor.; Mann, Leslie,1972-voice actor.; Reynolds, Ryan,voice actor.; Sanders, Chris,voice actor.; Stone, Emma,1988-voice actor.; Tran, Kelly Marie,voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Kelly Marie Tran, Leslie Mann, Catherine Keener, Peter Dinklage, Cloris Leachman, Clark Duke, Chris Sanders.The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved, except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Families; Prehistoric peoples;
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Sticks and stones / by Polacco, Patricia.;
When Patricia starts at a new school she quickly becomes fast friends with fellow outcasts Thom and Ravanne and together they find a way to silence the school bully and his toadies.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Friendship; Bullying; Individuality; Schools; Talent shows;
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The Croods. [videorecording] / by Cage, Nicolas,1965-voice actor.; Crawford, Joel,film director.; Dinklage, Peter,voice actor.; Duke, Clark,1985-voice actor.; Keener, Catherine,voice actor.; Leachman, Cloris,voice actor.; Mann, Leslie,1972-voice actor.; Reynolds, Ryan,voice actor.; Sanders, Chris,voice actor.; Stone, Emma,1988-voice actor.; Tran, Kelly Marie,voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Kelly Marie Tran, Leslie Mann, Catherine Keener, Peter Dinklage, Cloris Leachman, Clark Duke, Chris Sanders.The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved, except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic wide screen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Atmos 2.0 DVS, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Families; Prehistoric peoples;
For private home use only.
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The backpack aquarium / by Rex, Michael.;
Ages 6-9.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Icky Ricky (Fictitious character); Children;
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Taking care : the story of nursing and its power to change our world / by DiGregorio, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In this sweeping cultural history of nursing from the Stone Age to the present, the critically acclaimed author of Early pays homage to the profession and makes an urgent call for change. Nurses have always been vital to human existence. A nurse was likely there when you were born and a nurse might well be there when you die. Familiar in hospitals and doctors' offices, these dedicated health professionals can also be found in schools, prisons, and people's homes; at summer camps; on cruise ships, and even at NASA. Yet despite being celebrated during the Covid-19 epidemic, nurses are often undermined and undervalued in ways that reflect misogyny and racism, and that extend to their working conditions--and affect the care available to everyone. But the potential power of nursing to create a healthier, more just world endures. The story of nursing is complicated. It is woven into war, plague, religion, the economy, and our individual lives in myriad ways. In Taking Care, journalist Sarah DiGregorio chronicles the lives of nurses past and tells the stories of those today--caregivers at the vital intersection of health care and community who are actively changing the world, often invisibly. An absorbing and empathetic work that combines storytelling with nuanced reporting, Taking Care examines how we have always tried to care for each other--the incredible ways we have succeeded and the ways in which we have failed. Fascinating, empowering and significant, it is a call for change and a love letter to the nurses of yesterday, today, and tomorrow."--
Subjects: Nursing;
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101 dialogues, sketches + skits : instant theatre for teens and tweens / by Rooyackers, Paul.; Rooyackers, Bor.; Mende, Liesbeth.; Stone, Rebekah.;
"A smartfun book, ages 12-18"--Cover.LSC
Subjects: Dialogues.; Drama.;
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