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The myth of American idealism : how U.S. foreign policy endangers the world / by Chomsky, Noam,author.; Robinson, Nathan J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Myth of American Idealism offers a timely and comprehensive introduction to the incisive critiques of U.S. power that have made Noam Chomsky a "global phenomenon," one of the most widely known public intellectuals of all time. Surveying the history of U.S. military and economic activity around the world, Chomsky and his co-author Nathan J. Robinson vividly trace the way the American pursuit of global domination has wrought havoc in country after country-without, ironically, making Americans any safer. And they explore how dominant elites in the United States have pushed self-serving myths about this country's commitment to "spreading democracy," while pursuing a reckless foreign policy that served the interest of few and endangered all too many. Chomsky and Robinson range across the globe, offering penetrating accounts of Washington's relationship with the Global South, its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -all justified with noble stories about humanitarian missions and the benevolent intentions of American policy makers. The same kinds of myths that have led to repeated disastrous wars, they argue, are now driving us closer to wars with Russia and China that imperil humanity's future. Examining nuclear proliferation and climate change, they show how U.S. policies are continuing to exacerbate global threats. For well over half a century, Noam Chomsky has committed himself to exposing governing ideologies and criticizing his country's unchecked use of military power. At once thorough and devastating, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to the conclusions he has come to after a lifetime of thought and activism"--
Subjects: Hegemony; Idealism.;
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Religion and Myth Among the Vikings. by Paxton, Jennifer,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer PaxtonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2024.Norse religion shaped the comic books, films, and even operas we know and love today. Become acquainted with the gods and giants at the center of it all. Dig into Norse cosmology and beliefs about the afterlife. And survey the purpose and power of common religious practices like feasting and sacrifice.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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Family feud [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.The Survey Says - One of North America's favorite game shows, The Family Feud has entertained viewers with family fun, exciting gameplay and big money prizes for over 30 years. Hosted by John O'Hurley, the Emmy award-winning show continues to be one of the top-rated game shows on the air today.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (alcohol and tobacco reference, comic mischief, mild suggstive themes).DVD compatible with Wii console.
Subjects: Computer games.; Family Feud (Game); Video games.; Wii (Video game console);
© c2009., Nintendo,
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Drain the sunken pirate city [videorecording] / by Henderson, Jon,host.; National Geographic Partners (U.S.),production company.; National Geographic Television,production company.;
Host, Dr. Jon Henderson.Hidden beneath the waters of Jamaica's Kingston Harbour lie the ruins of the biggest pirate city of all time, Port Royal. On June 7th 1692, an earthquake followed by a tsunami destroyed the city. Archaeologist Dr. Jon Henderson uses the latest high tech scientific survey to reveal the full extent of the 33-acre sunken city for the first time.E.DVD-R, widescreen ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Excavations (Archaeology); Piracy; Pirates; Underwater archaeology;
For private home use only.
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Pale horse : hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101st Airborne Division / by Blackmon, Jimmy F.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Surrounded by talent -- Pre-deployment site survey -- Wanat -- Air cavalry reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquistion -- A cavalry state of mind -- A hateful day -- Leaving -- It all begins -- Counterinsurgency -- Korengal - Learning the hard way -- Cowboys and Indians -- Bari Ali -- Mountain warrior -- The plan begins to unravel -- The watapur -- Summer -- Ganjgal and Shuryak -- Getting out of Nuristan -- COP Keating -- COP Lowell -- Bittersweet goodbye.
Subjects: Blackmon, Jimmy F.; United States. Army; United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st.; Afghan War, 2001-; Afghan War, 2001-; Soldiers;
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The office. [videorecording] / by Carell, Steve,1963-; Wilson, Rainn,1966-; Krasinski, John,1979-; Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Novak, B. J.,1979-; Helms, Ed.; Daniels, Greg.; Gervais, Ricky.; Merchant, Stephen.; Spitzer, Justin.; Kwapis, Ken.; Cordray, Randy.; Celotta, Jennifer.; Lieberstein, Paul.; Universal Network Television (Firm); NBC Studios.; Deedle-Dee Productions.; Reveille Productions.; Universal Media Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Ed Helms.Originally broadcast on television during the 2008-2009 season.Clock in to The Office for even more inappropriate remarks, uncomfortable silences, and petty behavior. Join Michael Scott, the clueless boss of the Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin who 'manages' to create unending comical drama despite his best intentions. Trusty and loyal assistant-to-the-regional manager Dwight Schrute continues to uphold the office honor and more.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Clerks; Paper products industry; Office politics; Office management;
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Uninvited : Canadian women artists in the modern movement / by Milroy, Sarah,editor.; McMichael Canadian Art Collection,host institution.;
Includes bibliographical references.A monument to the talent of Canadian women artists in the interwar period, 'Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment' provides a full and diverse cross-country survey of the art made by women during this pivotal time, incorporating the work of both settler and Indigenous visual artists in a stirring affirmation of the female creative voice. Sarah Milroy is Chief Curator of McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Vaughan, ON.
Subjects: Women artists; Art, Modern; Art, Canadian;
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Animal eyes : how creatures see and how their eyes have adapted to their world / by Vulpé, Françoise.;
"Animal Eyes introduces young readers to the wonderful, wide-ranging and sometimes downright weird eyes that make up the animal kingdom. The book starts with a crash course in how eyes and vision work -- covering everything from the biology of eyes to the physics of light to the features that protect eyes and keep them clean. Following this is a survey of 40 of the world's most interesting animal eyes, replete with gorgeous full-bleed and inset photos and detailed captions."--
Subjects: Eye; Animals; Animals; Vision;
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After Work. by Gandini, Erik,film director.; Chomsky, Noam,actor.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Noam ChomskyOriginally produced by Video Project in 2023.AFTER WORK is a global survey of contemporary trends in labor and leisure, contemplating the benefits and challenges of a potential "post-labor" society brought about by automation.Does work instill us with purpose, or inhibit us from living the lives we want? Will we be able to free ourselves from the belief that work is the centerpiece of our existence, or will we continue to work for the sake of working? And if we do stop, will we find renewed purpose, or succumb to a state of over-leisure?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Business.; Science.; Economic development.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Technological innovations.; Globalization.; Labor.; Capitalism.; Work environment.;
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Algospeak : how social media is transforming the future of language / by Aleksic, Adam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Algospeak is an energetic, astonishing journey into language, the internet, and what this intersection means for all of us. In it, a professional linguist uses original surveys, data, and internet archival research to usher us through this new linguistic landscape, he also illuminates how communication is changing in both familiar and unprecedented ways. From our use of emojis to sentence structure to the ways younger generations talk about sex and death (see unalive in English and desvivirse in Spanish), we are in a brand-new world, one shaped by algorithms and technology"--
Subjects: Internet users; Language and the Internet.; Social media.; Youth;
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