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The Art of Choosing [electronic resource] : by Iyengar, Sheena.aut; Cassidy, Orlagh.nrt; CloudLibrary;
Every day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go? Whether mundane or life-altering, these choices define us and shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar asks the difficult questions about how and why we choose: Is the desire for choice innate or bound by culture? Why do we sometimes choose against our best interests? How much control do we really have over what we choose? Sheena Iyengar's award-winning research reveals that the answers are surprising and profound. In our world of shifting political and cultural forces, technological revolution, and interconnected commerce, our decisions have far-reaching consequences. Use The Art of Choosing as your companion and guide for the many challenges ahead.
Subjects: Audiobooks.;
© 2010., Hachette Audio,
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Lesser known monsters of the 21st century : stories / by Fu, Kim,author.;
"In the twelve unforgettable tales of Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, the strange is made familiar and the familiar strange, such that a girl growing wings on her legs feels like an ordinary rite of passage, while a bug-infested house becomes an impossible, Kafkaesque nightmare. Each story builds a new world all its own: a group of children steal a haunted doll; a runaway bride encounters a sea monster; a vendor sells toy boxes that seemingly control the passage of time; an insomniac is seduced by the Sandman. These visions of modern life wrestle with themes of death and technological consequence, guilt and sexuality, as they unmask the contradictions that exist within all of us."--
Subjects: Short stories.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Muybridge [graphic novel] / by Delisle, Guy,author,illustrator.; Aspinall, Rob,translator.; Dascher, Helge,1965-translator.;
"How do you capture a changing world in the blink of an eye? Sacramento, California, 1870. Pioneer photographer Eadweard Muybridge becomes entangled in railroad robber baron Leland Stanford's delusions of grandeur. Tasked with proving Stanford's belief that a horse's hooves do not touch the ground while galloping at full speed, Muybridge gets to work with his camera. In doing so, he inadvertently creates one of the single most important technological advancements of our age ... the invention of time-lapse photography and the mechanical ability to capture motion. Critically-acclaimed cartoonist Guy Delisle (Pyongyang, Hostage) returns with another engrossing foray into nonfiction: a biography about Eadweard Muybridge, the man who made pictures move."--
Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904; Chronophotography; Motion pictures; Photographers; Photography;
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Nuclear war : a scenario / by Jacobsen, Annie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These projects are vital to how we understand the world we really live in: where one nuclear missile begets one in return; where the choreography of the world's end requires massive decisions made on seconds-notice, with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking clock scenario, based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons; created the response plans; and been responsible for those decisions should they need to have been made. Nuclear War: A Scenario is unlike any other book in its depth and urgency"--
Subjects: Nuclear crisis control; Nuclear warfare; Nuclear weapons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The case of tentacular terror / by O'Donnell, Liam,1970-; Deas, Mike,1982-;
A goblin detective and technology-tinkering troll get tangled up with a sea creature, a dangerous band of kobold pirates and a blaze fairy who may be up to no good.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Trolls; Goblins; Magic; Sea monsters; Pirates;
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1001 ideas for kitchen organization : the ultimate sourcebook for storage ideas and materials / by Provey, Joe,author.;
"Provides ideas and suggestions to make a less cluttered kitchen that suits individual needs and tastes. Also provides examples and photos of new devices and technology used to organize the kitchen"--
Subjects: Kitchen appliances.; Kitchens; Kitchens;
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The joy of connections : 100 ways to beat loneliness and live a happier and more meaningful life / by Westheimer, Ruth K.(Ruth Karola),1928-2024,author.; Gilbert, Allison,contributor.; Lehu, Pierre A.,contributor.;
Includes bibliographical references."When Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness "represents an urgent public health concern" -- exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships -- trusted therapist Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective and expertise could help. Long-beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth has made it her new mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation. We are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationships with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make this feel impossible. Dr. Ruth, with journalist Allison Gilbert and longtime collaborator Pierre Lehu, tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She provides practical and creative strategies for finding friends, community, and intimacy. And it's anchored by Dr. Ruth's own story, from the horrific loneliness of losing her family in the Holocaust, to living in an orphanage, to rebuilding her life in America, working her way up from maid to world-renowned sex-therapist. With her tips on navigating family dynamics, developing a fulfilling social and romantic life, and using technology in healthy ways, you will find wisdom for any stage of life"--
Subjects: Interpersonal relations.; Loneliness.; Social networks;
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The exceptions : Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the fight for women in science / by Zernike, Kate,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In 1999, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted to discriminating against women on its faculty, forcing institutions across the country to confront a problem they had long ignored: the need for more women at the top levels of science. Written by the journalist who broke the story for The Boston Globe, The Exceptions is the untold story of how sixteen highly accomplished women on the MIT faculty came together to do the work that triggered the historic admission"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Hopkins, Nancy (Nancy H.); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sex discrimination against women; Sex discrimination in employment; Sex discrimination in higher education; Sex discrimination in science; Sexism in education; Sexism in higher education; Sexism in science; Women college teachers; Women in science; Women scientists; Women;
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Brainscapes : the warped, wondrous maps written in your brain-- and how they guide you / by Schwarzlose, Rebecca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A path-breaking journey into the brain, showing how perception, thought, and action are products of "maps" etched into your gray matter--and how technology can use them to read your mind"--
Subjects: Brain.; Neural networks (Neurobiology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The wellness mama 5-step lifestyle detox : the essential DIY guide to a healthier, cleaner, all-natural life / by Wells, Katie(Blogger),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Detoxification (Health); Lifestyles.; Nutrition.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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