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Remedies for sorrow : an extraordinary child, a secret kept from pregnant women, and a mother's pursuit of the truth / by Nix, Megan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An inspiring memoir and work of fierce advocacy by a mother whose child is born deaf, leading her to investigate and expose a preventable virus that causes more childhood disabilities than any other--but is kept quiet by the medical community. One virus causes more birth defects and disabilities in children than any other infectious disease, yet 93% of Americans don't know it exists. In 2015, after an outwardly uneventful pregnancy, Megan Nix's second daughter, Anna, was born terribly small and failed her newborn hearing test. Megan and her husband learned that Anna is completely deaf and could have lifelong delays due to an infection in the womb with cytomegalovirus, or CMV, a disease Megan unknowingly contracted from her toddler during pregnancy. While doctors warn pregnant women against the risks of saunas, sushi, and unpasteurized cheese, they don't mention that CMV is contagious in the saliva of one out of three toddlers, spread through a kiss, a shared cup, a bite of unfinished toast. Anna's diagnosis led Megan to years of in-depth research, uncovering a shocking fact: obstetricians in the United States are advised not to mention CMV to women during their pregnancies. Unfolding across the dramatic landscape of Sitka, Alaska, where Megan's husband makes his living as a salmon fisherman, Remedies for Sorrow is lyrically written and a searing critique of the paternalistic practice of "benevolent deception" in medicine"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Nix, Megan.; Abnormalities, Human; Cytomegalovirus infections; Maternal health services; Parents of children with disabilities; Prenatal diagnosis; Virus diseases in pregnancy;
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Dead Island. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, California, turning its inhabitants into ravenous zombies. The city is in quarantine and the military have retreated. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, you learn to harness the zombie inside. Only you, and the handful of other swaggering people who happen to be resistant to the pathogen, holds the future of LA (and humanity), in the balance. As you uncover the truth behind the outbreak, you will discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve, save the world - just another day in LA! The much-loved zombie saga is back with a unique formula of horror, dark humor and over the top zombie-slaying, spanning an epic pulp adventure. Dead Island 2 is a thrilling First-Person Action RPG that takes players across a brand-new playground. Stylish, vibrant, and flooded with zombie infection, explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer. See you in HELL-A!ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, use of drugs, suggestive themes).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 2-3 player (2-3 player co-op) online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; online play optional ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X ; Smart delivery compatible.
Subjects: Survival video games.; First person shooter video games.; Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Survival horror video games.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Dead Island 2 (Game); Survival; Video games.; Virus-vector relationships; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Zombies;
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The end of men / by Sweeney-Baird, Christina,author.;
The year is 2025, and a mysterious virus has broken out in Scotland--a lethal illness that seems to affect only men. When Dr. Amanda MacLean reports this phenomenon, she is dismissed as hysterical. By the time her warning is heeded, it is too late. The virus becomes a global pandemic--and a political one. The victims are all men. The world becomes alien--a women's world. What follows is the immersive account of the women who have been left to deal with the virus's consequences, told through first-person narratives. Dr. MacLean; Catherine, a social historian determined to document the human stories behind the "male plague;" intelligence analyst Dawn, tasked with helping the government forge a new society; and Elizabeth, one of many scientists desperately working to develop a vaccine. Through these women and others, we see the uncountable ways the absence of men has changed society, from the personal--the loss of husbands and sons--to the political--the changes in the workforce, fertility and the meaning of family.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Epidemics; Epidemiologists; Matriarchy; Men; Social change;
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Nikki Tesla and the traitors of the lost spark / by Keating, Jess.; Marlin, Lissy.;
Nikki Tesla and the other members of the Genius Academy are key suspects in the stealing of a cursed diamond from the Tower of London even though they didn't do it. The head of their school is arrested, and the academy is shut down indefinitely. The team must ask for help from an old friend of Mary Shelley's in order to clear their names. But he knows all of Mary's secrets, including ones that lead to a corrupt inventor ready to release the deadly Spark of Life virus on humanity.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Tesla, Nikki (Fictitious character); Tower of London (London, England); Gifted children; Children as inventors; Private schools; Biological warfare; Virus diseases; Theft; Diamonds;
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City of the Dead / by Patterson, James,1947-; McGinnis, Mindy.;
Hawk accepts her mother Max's help to prevent vengeful hybrids, amoral scientists, traitorous politicians, and a deadly virus from overwhelming her beloved, polluted city.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Genetic engineering; Survival; Mother and child;
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Life's edge : the search for what it means to be alive / by Zimmer, Carl,1966-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."We all assume we know what life is, but the more scientists learn about the living world--from protocells to brains, from zygotes to pandemic viruses--the harder they find it is to locate life's edge"--
Subjects: Life (Biology); Life sciences.;
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The long road / by Holt, Christopher,1980-; Douglas, Allen,1972-;
Dogs Max, Rocky, and Gizmo continue on their quest to find their families and uncover the mysteries behind the Praxis virus as they travel through the swamplands toward Baton Rouge, making new friends and facing old enemies along the way.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Labrador retriever; Dogs; Survival;
© 2013., Little, Brown,
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Microbes : the life-changing story of germs / by Peterson, Phillip K.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."With straight-forward and engaging writing, infectious diseases physician Phillip Peterson surveys how our understanding of viruses has changed throughout history, from early plagues and pandemics to more recent outbreaks like HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and the Zika virus. Microbes also takes on contemporary issues like the importance of vaccinations in the face of the growing anti-vaxxer movement, as well as the rise of cutting-edge health treatments like fecal transplants. Microbes explains for general readers where these germs came from, what they do to and for us, and what can be done to stop the bad actors and foster the benefactors"--
Subjects: Microorganisms; Medical microbiology; Vaccines;
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24. [videorecording] / by Sutherland, Kiefer,1966-; Rajskub, Mary Lynn,1971-; Morrison, James,1960-; Raver, Kim,1969-; Woodside, D. B.; Cross, Roger R.,1966-; Morshower, Glenn.; Itzin, Gregory.; MacNicol, Peter,1954-; Smart, Jean.; Devane, William,1939-; Boothe, Powers,1949-; Schroder, Ricky.; Cochran, Robert.; Surnow, Joel.; Real Time Productions (Firm); Imagine Television (Firm); Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Inc.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.;
Disc 1. 6:00AM-7:00AM -- 7:00AM-8:00AM -- 8:00AM-9:00AM -- 9:00AM-10:00AM.Disc 2. 10:00AM-11:00AM -- 11:00AM-12:00PM -- 12:00PM-1:00PM -- 1:00PM-2:00PM.Disc 3: 2:00PM-3:00PM -- 3:00PM-4:00PM -- 4:00PM-5:00PM -- 5:00PM-6:00PM.Disc 4: 6:00PM-7:00PM -- 7:00PM-8:00PM -- 8:00PM-9:00PM -- 9:00PM-10:00PM.Disc 5: 10:00PM-11:00PM -- 11:00PM-12:00AM -- 12:00AM-1:00AM -- 1:00AM-2:00AM.Disc 6: 2:00AM-3:00AM -- 3:00AM-4:00AM -- 4:00AM-5:00AM -- 5:00AM-6:00AM.Disc 7: Special features.Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, James Morrison, Kim Raver, D.B. Woodside, Roger R. Cross, Glenn Morshower, Gregory Itzin, Peter MacNicol, Jean Smart, William Devane, Powers Boothe, Rick Schroder.Federal Agent Jack Bauer can't afford to always play by the rules. As a member of the L.A. Counter Terrorist Unit, Jack must stop bombs, viruses, assassination attempts, and usually save someone he cares about at the same time.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby surround.
Subjects: Terrorism; National security; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure television programs.;
For private home use only.
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Tom Clancy's The Division. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Seven months have passed since a deadly virus hit New York City and the rest of the world, crippling the population. When the virus hit, The Division, a unit of civilian sleeper agents, was activated as the last line of defense. Since then, Division agents have been fighting relentlessly to save what remains. For The Division, the stakes are higher than ever. Washington, D.C. -- the most heavily protected city on earth -- is at risk, leaving the entire nation on the brink of collapse. If Washington, D.C., is lost, then the nation falls. As a Division agent who has been in the field for seven months, you and your team are the last hope to stop the fall of society after the pandemic collapse.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood, drug reference, intense violence, strong language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2-12 player (2-8 player co-op) online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 35 GB storage required ; online play required ; Xbox One X enhanced.
Subjects: Xbox video games.; Action video games.; Tactical role-playing video games.; Video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Tom Clancy's The Division 2 (Game); Computer adventure games;
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