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Twist : a novel / by McCann, Colum,1965-author.;
"Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the story of the underwater cables that carry the world's information. The sum of human existence-words, images, transactions, memes, voices, viruses-travels through the tiny fiber optic tubes. But sometimes the tubes break at an unfathomable depth. Fennell's literary adventure brings him to the west coast of Africa where he uncovers a story about the raw human labor behind the dazzling veneer of the technological world. He meets a fellow Irishman, John Conway, the chief of mission on a cable repair ship. The mysterious Conway is a skilled engineer and a freediver capable of reaching extraordinary depths. He is also in love with a South African actress, Zanele, who must leave to go on her own journey to London. When the boat is sent up the west coast of Africa to repair a series of major underwater breaks, both men learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry the news that may cause their lives to unravel. At sea, they are forced to confront the most elemental questions of life, love, absence, belonging and the perils of our severed connections. Can we, in our fractured world, reweave ourselves out of the thin, broken threads of our pasts? Can the ruptured things awaken us from our despair?"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Cables, Submarine; Families; Interpersonal relations; Journalists; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Truth;
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Breathe and count back from ten / by Sylvester, Natalia,author.;
"Verónica has had many surgeries to manage her disability. The best form of rehabilitation is swimming, so she spends hours in the pool, but not just to strengthen her body. Her Florida town is home to Mermaid Cove, a kitschy underwater attraction where professional mermaids perform in giant tanks ... and Verónica wants to audition. But her conservative Peruvian parents would never go for it. And they definitely would never let her be with Alex, her cute new neighbor. She decides it's time to seize control of her life, but her plans come crashing down when she learns her parents have been hiding the truth from her--the truth about her own body."--013+.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Conduct of life; Families; Fathers and daughters; Hip joint; People with disabilities; Peruvian Americans; Teenagers; Conduct of life; Family life; Families; Fathers and daughters; Hip joint; People with disabilities; Peruvian Americans; Teenagers;
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Dream big [videorecording] : engineering our world / by MacGillivray, Greg,film director.; Bridges, Jeff,1949-narrator.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Narrated by Jeff Bridges.Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is a spectacular look at man-made marvels that will forever transform the way you think about engineering. From the Great Wall Of China and the world's tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars, and smart, sustainable cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. With its inspiring stories of human grit and aspiration, coupled with extraordinary visuals, Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives and a more sustainable future for all.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Engineering.; Inventions.;
For private home use only.
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Plant craft : 30 projects that add natural style to your home / by Atkinson, Caitlin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Not everyone has a garden--but with only a handful of materials and a little bit of time, everyone can bring the beauty of nature into their home. Plant Craft features projects inspired by the natural world and made out of live plants, cut flowers, foraged branches, and more. You'll learn how to create a colorful floral mural, an elegant table centerpiece, a serene underwater sculpture, a whimsical mobile, and more. The step-by-step instructions are clear, easy to follow, and fully illustrated with color photographs, and the projects vary in difficulty. Given the right care, they all have the potential to grace a home for a long time.
Subjects: Container gardening.; Indoor gardening.; Nature craft.;
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The tiger's nest / by Trueit, Trudi Strain.;
On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of death. Meanwhile, the team follows the Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted by a familiar foe who's determined to stop him from completing his most important mission of all: retrieving the final pieces of his mother's cipher. In this life-or-death showdown, Cruz witnesses the ultimate sacrifice and uncovers a hidden message that makes him question his own mortality.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Code and cipher stories.; Explorers; Voyages and travels; Research vessels; Robotics;
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Justice League. [graphic novel] / by Snyder, Scott,author.; Tynion, James,IV,author.; Manapul, Francis,artist,colourist.; Porter, Howard,artist.; Janín, Mikel,artist.; Jiménez, Jorge,1986-artist.; Irving, Frazer,artist,colourist.; Redondo, Bruno,1981-artist.; Godlewski, Scott,artist.; Cox, Jeromy,colourist.; Sanchez, Alejandro,1985-colourist.; Gho, Sunny,colourist.; Napolitano, Tom,letterer.; Hi-Fi Colour Design,colourist.;
"The Justice League clashes against the Legion of Doom! Hawkgirl takes wing against leader Lex Luthor; John Stewart faces off with old foe Sinestro; the Flash must run down the Still Force-empowered Gorilla Grodd; and Wonder Woman tackles the tag team of Black Manta and Cheetah--underwater, no less! Spinning out of the cataclysmic events of Dark Nights: Metal and the universe-defining No Justice, the core members of the Justice League--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash and more--are finally reunited. But standing in opposition to them? The Legion of Doom, led by Lex Luthor. And they're not alone. With them? The Ocean Masters of the Universe. Who are these new beings? And what secrets of the DCU do they hold?"--
Subjects: Superhero comics.; Graphic novels.; Superman (Fictitious character); Wonder Woman (Fictitious character); Batman (Fictitious character); Aquaman (Fictitious character); Justice League of America (Fictitious characters); Superheroes;
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Twist A Novel [electronic resource] : by McCann, Colum.aut; McCann, Colum.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A propulsive novel of rupture and repair in the digital age, delving into a hidden world deep under the ocean—from the New York Times bestselling author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin. “Everything gets fixed, and we all stay broken.”  Anthony Fennell, an Irish journalist and playwright, is assigned to cover the story of the underwater cables that carry the world’s information. The sum of human existence—words, images, transactions, memes, voices, viruses—travels through the tiny fiber optic tubes. But sometimes the tubes break at an unfathomable depth.  Fennell’s literary adventure brings him to the west coast of Africa where he uncovers a story about the raw human labor behind the dazzling veneer of the technological world. He meets a fellow Irishman, John Conway, the chief of mission on a cable repair ship. The mysterious Conway is a skilled engineer and a freediver capable of reaching extraordinary depths. He is also in love with a South African actress, Zanele, who must leave to go on her own journey to London. When the boat is sent up the coast to repair a series of major underwater breaks, both men learn that the very cables they seek to fix carry the news that may cause their lives to unravel. At sea, they are forced to confront the most elemental questions of life, love, absence, belonging and the perils of our severed connections. Can we, in our fractured world, reweave ourselves out of the thin, broken threads of our pasts? Can the ruptured things awaken us from our despair? Resoundingly simple and turbulent at the same time, Twist is a meditation on the nature of narrative and truth from one of the great storytellers of our times.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Literary;
© 2025., HarperCollins,
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Nomadland : surviving America in the twenty-first century / by Bruder, Jessica,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon's CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in late-model RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming a growing community of nomads: migrant laborers who call themselves "workampers." Bruder tells a compelling, eye-opening tale of the dark underbelly of the American economy - one that foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, she celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these quintessential Americans who have given up ordinary rootedness to survive.
Subjects: Older people; Casual labor;
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American war / by El Akkad, Omar,author.;
"A second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle--a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisiana, is only six when the Second American Civil War breaks out in 2074. But even she knows that oil is outlawed, that Louisiana is half underwater, and that unmanned drones fill the sky. When her father is killed and her family is forced into Camp Patience for displaced persons, she begins to grow up shaped by her particular time and place. But not everyone at Camp Patience is who they claim to be. Eventually Sarat is befriended by a mysterious functionary, under whose influence she is turned into a deadly instrument of war. The decisions that she makes will have tremendous consequences not just for Sarat but for her family and her country, rippling through generations of strangers and kin alike"--
Subjects: Dystopian fiction.; War fiction.; Civil war; Young women;
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Peanut Butter and Jelly [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Clanton, Ben,1988-;
Read by Socks Whitmore, Kirby Heyborne, Ben Clanton.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.Narwhal's obsession with their new favorite food leads them into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series adapted for audio! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession...peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even wants to change their name to - that's right - Peanut Butter! Ever sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are). In this third audiobook, Narwhal and Jelly star in three new stories about trying new things, favorite foods, and accepting who we are. Always funny and never didactic, this underwater duo charms again through their powerful combination of positive thinking, imagination, and joyfulness.Ages 5 to 9.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Narwhal; Jellyfishes; Friendship; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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