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The tower of swallows / by Sapkowski, Andrzej,author.; translation of:Sapkowski, Andrzej.Wieża Jaskółki.English.; French, David(Translator);
The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished. Hunted by friends and foes alike, she has taken on the guise of a petty bandit and lives free for the first time in her life. But the net around her is closing. Geralt, the Witcher, has assembled a group of allies determined to rescue her. Both sides of the war have sent brutal mercenaries to hunt her down. Her crimes have made her famous. There is only one place left to run. The tower of the swallow is waiting ...
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Outlaws; Heiresses;
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Our only home : a climate appeal to the world / by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Dalai Lama XIV,1935-author.; Alt, Franz,1938-author.; Reif, Peter,translator.;
With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions, and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire world. In short, climate change can no longer be denied. The Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of all time, calls on political decision-makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue and to stand up for a different, more climate-friendly world and for the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future.
Subjects: Climatic changes; Environmental ethics.; Environmentalism; Global warming.;
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Chainsaw Man. [graphic novel] / by Fujimoto, Tatsuki,author,illustrator.; Haley, Amanda(Haley-Andrejic),translator.; Heep, Sabrina,illustrator,letterer.; translation of:Fujimoto, Tatsuki.Chensoman.English.;
When the whole world goes crazy from the Chainsaw Man Church's dark plans, Denji and Nayuta find themselves in mortal danger. Asa and Fami jump into the fray to attempt a rescue, but they're going to need to recruit new help if they want to have any chance of succeeding.Rated T+ for older teen.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Manga.; Paranormal comics.; Shōnen manga.; Demonology; High school students; Spirits;
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Pearl Harbor : Japan's attack and America's entry into World War II / by Melber, Takuma,author.; Somers, Nick,translator.; translation of:Melber, Takuma.Pearl Harbor.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A new account of one of the key battles of World War II told from the Japanese perspective."--
Subjects: Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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Are we there yet? / by Völker, Sven(Graphic designer);
"Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. "Where are we going?" asks Bear. "All journeys have secret destinations," says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill. and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears, and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Buddhism; Bears; Butterflies; Voyages and travels; Conduct of life;
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The homecoming / by Enquist, Anna,author.; Stevens, Eileen J.,translator.; translation of:Enquist, Anna.Thuiskomst.English.;
Includes bibliographical references.An internationally best selling, award-winning novel peering deep into the passions, losses, and reveries of the wife of eighteenth-century explorer Captain James Cook.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Cook, James, 1728-1779; Married people; Wives;
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A field guide to clean drinking water : how to find, assess, treat and store it ; for travelling, trekking, off-the-grid living, water emergencies, whenever you can't take it for granted / by Vogel, Joe,author.; Sommer, Carolin,translator.; translation of:Vogel, Joe.Trinkwasserversorgung in Extremsituationen.English.;
"An informative guide on how to find and prepare safe drinking water in extreme situations. Suitable for hikers and outdoors people who are trekking into remote areas with uncertain water access"--
Subjects: Drinking water; Survival and emergency rations.; Water; Wilderness survival.;
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The girl by the bridge / by Arnaldur Indriðason,1961-author.; translation of:Arnaldur Indriðason,1961-Stúlkan hjá brúnni.English.; Roughton, Philip,translator.;
An elderly couple are worried about their granddaughter. They know she's been smuggling drugs, and now she's gone missing. Looking for help, they turn to Konrad, a former policeman whose reputation precedes him. Always absent-minded, he constantly ruminates on the fate of his father, who was stabbed to death decades ago. But digging into the past reveals much more than anyone set out to discover, and a little girl who drowned in the Reykjavik city pond unexpectedly captures everyone's attention.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Ex-police officers; Missing persons; Murder;
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The magic of melatonin : how this amazing hormone will help you sleep, reduce pain, relieve anxiety, slow aging, and much more / by Fauteck, Jan-Dirk,author.; Elder, Andrea,contributor.; translation of:Fauteck, Jan-Dirk.Melatonin.English.;
Includes bibliographical references."Everything you need to know about the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin! Dr. Fauteck addresses the impact of proper supplemental melatonin and various studies and research done on the topic. Melatonin has been widely used to correct problems of sleep disorders, and while this book looks into that research further and breaks down the impact of melatonin and sleep, it also addresses research that addresses melatonin use for its ability to regulate the circadian clock in general and impact other areas of health such oxidative stress, neuropsychiatric disorders, headaches, chronic pain, digestion, diabetes, fertility, pregnancy, cancer, and many age-related diseases. In this book, Dr. Fauteck summarizes critical information related to the necessity of maintaining regular biological rhythms and describes the pathological consequences of circadian rhythm disturbances. He provides a clear description of how melatonin is produced and secreted, how the prevailing artificially imposed light/dark cycle can disturb its rhythm, and how this translates into other potential pathologies."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Melatonin.; Sleep disorders.;
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Tokyo revengers. [graphic novel] / by Wakui, Ken,author,illustrator.; Harkins, Robert,letterer.; Latherow, Jessica,translator.; translation of:Wakui, Ken.Tokyo ribenjazu.English.; animaru co.,translator.;
When Takemichi finally came face-to-face with his old friend Mikey, he found a man totally consumed by his darkest urges. Just minutes after they met, Mikey shot him in cold blood--but before he could die, Takemichi found himself thrown ten years into the past. He's vowed to save Mikey from his descent into evil, but that'll be easier said than done. Tokyo's delinquent underworld is now controlled by the "Three Titans," and Mikey is among them, ruling over a brand-new gang. To change the course of history, Takemichi decides to join a rival crew and confront his old friend head-on!Older teen (15+).
Subjects: Action and adventure comics.; Graphic novels.; Manga.; Shōnen manga.; Time-travel comics.; Gangs; Motorcycle gangs; Time travel;
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