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10/7 : 100 human stories / by Yaron, Lee,author.; Cohen, Joshua,writer of afterword.;
"The definitive account of the 10/7 attacks through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. On October 7, 2023 -- the Sabbath and the final day of the holiday of Sukkot-the Gaza -- based terror group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on the people of Israel. Crashing through the border, attacking from the sea and air, militants indiscriminately massacred civilians in what became one of the worst terror attacks in modern history, and the most lethal day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. A radically passionate work of investigative journalism and political critique by acclaimed Haaretz reporter Lee Yaron, 10/7 chronicles the massacre that ignited a war through the stories of more than 100 civilians. These stories are the products of extensive interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and beyond. The victims run the gamut from left-wing kibbutzniks and Burning Man-esque partiers to radical right-wingers, from Bedouins and Israeli Arabs to Thai and Nepalese guest workers, peace activists, elderly Holocaust survivors, refugees from Ukraine and Russia, pregnant women, and babies. At a time when people are seeking a deeper understanding of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how internal political turmoil in Israel has affected it, they predominantly encounter perspectives from the powerful-from politicians and military officers. 10/7 takes a fresh approach, offering answers through the stories of everyday people, those who lived tenuously on the border with Gaza. Yaron profiles victims from a wide range of communities-depicting the fullness of their lives, not just their final moments-to honor their memories and reveal the way the attack ripped open Israeli society and put the entire Middle East on the precipice of disaster. Each chapter begins with a portrait of a community, interweaving history with broader political analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to provide context for the narratives that follow. Ultimately, 10/7 shows that the tragedy is much greater than the violence of the attacks, and in fact extends back through the entire Netanyahu era, which propagated a false image of Israel as a technologically advanced, militarily formidable powerhouse so essential to the region that it could continue to ignore and undermine Palestinian statehood indefinitely"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmīyah.; Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmīyah.; Arab-Israeli conflict; Israelis; Jews; October 7 Hamas Attack, Israel, 2023.;
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The mistresses of Cliveden : three centuries of scandal, power, and intrigue in an English stately home / by Livingstone, Natalie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For fans of Downton Abbey comes an immersive historical epic about a lavish English manor and a dynasty of rich and powerful women who ruled the estate over three centuries of misbehavior, scandal, intrigue, and passion. Five miles from Windsor Castle, home of the royal family, sits the Cliveden estate. Overlooking the Thames, the mansion is flanked by two wings and surrounded by lavish gardens. Throughout its storied history, Cliveden has been a setting for misbehavior, intrigue, and passion--from its salacious, deadly beginnings in the seventeenth century to the 1960s Profumo Affair, the sex scandal that toppled the British government. Now, in this immersive chronicle, the manor's current mistress, Natalie Livingstone, opens the doors to this prominent house and lets the walls do the talking. Built during the reign of Charles II by the Duke of Buckingham, Cliveden attracted notoriety as a luxurious retreat in which the duke could conduct his scandalous affair with the ambitious courtesan Anna Maria, Countess of Shrewsbury. In 1668, Anna Maria's cuckolded husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury, challenged Buckingham to a duel. Buckingham killed Shrewsbury and claimed Anna Maria as his prize, making her the first mistress of Cliveden. Through the centuries, other enigmatic and indomitable women would assume stewardship over the estate, including Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney and illicit lover of William III, who became one of England's wealthiest women; Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, the queen that Britain was promised and then denied; Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland, confidante of Queen Victoria and a glittering society hostess turned political activist; and the American-born Nancy Astor, the first female member of Parliament, who described herself as an 'ardent feminist' and welcomed controversy. Though their privileges were extraordinary, in Livingstone's hands, their struggles and sacrifices are universal. Cliveden weathered renovation and restoration, world conflicts and cold wars, societal shifts and technological advances. Rich in historical and architectural detail, The Mistresses of Cliveden is a tale of sex and power, and of the exceptional women who evaded, exploited, and confronted the expectations of their times; Praise for The Mistresses of Cliveden: 'An utterly fascinating and completely beguiling account of three centuries of high living, high politics, and high drama at one of Britain's most famous stately homes."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Augusta, Princess of Wales, 1719-1772.; Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964.; Shrewsbury, Anna Maria Brudenell Talbot, Countess of, 1642-1702.; Sutherland, Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Leveson-Gower, Duchess of, 1806-1868.; Villiers, Elizabeth, Countess of Orkney, 1657?-1733.; Cliveden (England); Cliveden (England); Nobility; Rich people; Women;
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Healing earth : an ecologist's journey of innovation and environmental stewardship / by Todd, John,author.;
Subjects: Ecological engineering.; Environmental responsibility.; Environmental protection.;
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Earth [videorecording] : one amazing day / by Cheng, Long,1954-narrator.; Cottrell Boyce, Frank,screenwriter.; Dale, Richard(Director),film director,screenwriter.; Fan, Lixin,film director.; Huertas, Daniel,film director,film producer.; McDonogh, Stephen,film producer.; Redford, Robert,narrator.; Webber, G. P.(G. Peter),film director.; Yan, Geling,screenwriter.; BBC Earth Films,presenter,publisher.; Earth Film Productions,production company.; SMG Pictures Co,production company.; BBC Worldwide Ltd,publisher.;
Music, Alex Heffes.Narrator (English), Robert Redford ; narrator (Mandarin), Jackie Chan.An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nature films.; Science films.; Wildlife films.; Animals.; Natural history.;
For private home use only.
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Operation Fortune [videorecording] : by Atkinson, Ivan,screenwriter,film producer.; Block, Bill,film producer.; Davies, Marn,screenwriter.; Elwes, Cary,1962-actor.; Ferdinando, Peter,actor.; Grant, Hugh,actor.; Hartnett, Josh,1978-actor.; Malone, Bugzy,1990-actor.; Marsan, Eddie,actor.; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-actor.; Ritchie, Guy,film director,screenwriter,film producer.; Statham, Jason,1967-actor.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),presenter,publisher.; Miramax Films,presenter.; STXfilms (Firm),presenter.; Toff Guy Films,production company.;
Director of photography, Alan Stewart ; editor, James Herbert ; music, Chris Benstead.Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone, Peter Ferdinando, Eddie Marsan, Hugh Grant.Super spy Orson Fortune must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds. Reluctantly teamed with some of the world's best operatives, Fortune and his crew recruit Hollywood's biggest movie star Danny Francesco to help them on their globe-trotting undercover mission to save the world.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language and violence.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.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Spy films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Arms dealers; Billionaires; Illegal arms transfers; Motion picture actors and actresses; Spies;
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Hysteria [videorecording] / by Becker, Tracey.; Cairo, Judy.; Curtis, Sarah.; Dancy, Hugh,1975-; Dyer, Jonah Lisa.; Dyer, Stephen.; Everett, Rupert.; Gyllenhaal, Maggie,1977-; Henson, Christian,1971-; Jensen, Ashley.; Jones, Felicity.; Pryce, Jonathan.; Smith, Sheridan,1981-; Waltzing, Gast,1956-; Wexler, Tanya.; Beachfront Films (Firm); By Alternative Pictures (Firm); Chimera Films (Firm); Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Forthcoming Films (Firm); Informant Media (Firm);
Music, Gast Waltzing ; additional music, Christian Henson ; costume designer, Nic Ede ; editor, Jon Gregory ; production designer, Sophie Becher ; director of photography, Sean Bobbitt.Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones, Rupert Everett, Sheridan Smith, Ashley Jensen.Set in Victorian London, Tanya Wexler's period comedy Hysteria tells the tale of Mortimer Granville (Hugh Dancy), a young doctor disturbed by the way most hospitals ignore the latest research on germ theory, and still treat patients with bleedings and leeches. After being fired from his most recent job for speaking out on the matter, he ends up in the employ of Dr. Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce) who runs a private practice specializing in treating women who suffer from "hysteria" and come to the doctor for his precise digital manipulations in order to get a release. With the help of Mortimer's best friend Edmund (Rupert Everett) together they create a device that allows these women to achieve the desired result much more quickly. Complicating matters, Mortimer becomes enamored of Dalrymple's strong-willed, feminist-minded daughter Charlotte (Maggie Gyllenhaal).Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD; region 1; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Granville, J. Mortimer (Joseph Mortimer), 1833-1900; Biographical films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Female orgasm; Historical films.; Romantic comedy films.; Sexual excitement; Vibrators (Massage); Women;
© c2012., Informant Media ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
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Strong Ground The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit [electronic resource] : by Brown, Brené.aut; CloudLibrary;
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris, and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline, and accountability. Over the past six years, Brené Brown, along with a global community of coaches and facilitators, has taken more than 150,000 leaders in 45 countries through her Dare to Lead courage-building work. In Strong Ground, Brown shares the lessons from these experiences along with wisdom from other thinkers. This is a vital playbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments. It is also an unflinching assessment of what happens when we continue to perpetuate the falsehood that performance and wholeheartedness are mutually exclusive. With equal amounts of optimism and caution about AI, Brown writes, “I hear a lot of experts trying to soothe people’s anxiety about the pace of technological change by offering platitudes like, What makes us human will ensure our relevance. This is dangerous simply because, right now, we’re not especially good at what makes us human. We’re not hardwired for this level of uncertainty, and many of us feel as if the constant need to self-protect is driving the humanity right out of us. This is why organizational transformation today must foster deep connection, deep thinking, and deep collaboration. We need the courage to lead people in a way that honors and protects the wisdom of the human spirit.” Brown offers a broad assessment of the skill sets and mindsets we need moving forward, including the capacity for respectful and difficult conversations, increased productive urgency and smart prioritization rather than reactivity, and strategic risk-taking, paradoxical thinking, and situational and anticipatory awareness skills. She identifies the toughest skill set as the discipline, humility, and confidence to unlearn and relearn. Brown writes, “Individuals and organizations are building new muscles. Finding our strong ground—that athletic stance—is the only thing that can provide both unwavering stability in a maelstrom of uncertainty and a platform for the fast, explosive change that the world is demanding.”
Subjects: Electronic books.; Leadership; Success; Social Psychology;
© 2025., Random House Publishing Group,
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Space robots / by Larson, Kirsten W.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index."A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots in space. Describes why robots are suited for the risks of space, the data they collect, and what we have learned. Describes the history of robots in space, some missions on Mars and comets, and the future applications of robotic space technology. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Space robotics; Robotics; Space probes;
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Through fiery trials / by Weber, David,1952-;
Those on the side of progressing humanity through advanced technology have finally triumphed over their oppressors. The unholy war between the small but mighty island realm of Charis and the radical, luddite Church of God's Awaiting has finally come to an end. However, even though a provisional veil of peace has fallen over human colonies, many secrets of Safehold's past still remain unearthed.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Imaginary wars and battles; Space warfare; Life on other planets; Science Fiction;
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Heavily meditated : the fast path to remove your triggers, dissolve stress, and activate inner peace / by Asprey, Dave,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Based on Dave Asprey's immersive program 40 Years of Zen, 'Heavily Meditated' combines ancient wisdom traditions and practices with modern technology and cutting-edge science to provide a roadmap for making positive changes in our bodies and minds. This book will unlock your hidden potential to ensure you have the energy you need for the things that matter most.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Meditation.; Altered states of consciousness.; Peace of mind.; Self-help techniques.;
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