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Animachines / by Pearson, Debora; Hilb, Nora.;
Ten energetic animals are shown whose actions match those of ten mighty machines.
Subjects: Animals; Animal mechanics;
© 2003., Annick Press,
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Run like a rabbit / by Lester, Alison.;
LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Animal mechanics;
© 2012., Allen & Unwin,
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How to be animal : a new history of what it means to be human / by Challenger, Melanie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."What makes us human, and why are we so sure we're different from other animals? Humans are the most inquisitive, emotional, imaginative, aggressive and baffling animals on the planet. But how well do we really know ourselves? How to Be Animal rewrites the remarkable human story and argues that at the heart of our psychology is a profound struggle with being animal. Most of our effects on the planet are the consequences of technological improvements and advances in our understanding of natural mechanisms. But why did this cognitive and technological edge come about in the first place and what kind of being has it made us? In How to Be Animal, Challenger brilliantly argues that this dizzying trajectory is the result of a singular characteristic of our species: the struggle with being an animal. Using a combination of memoir, historical texts, interweaving interviews and cultural and environmental history, How to Be Animal is lively and thought-provoking, bursting with ideas. This is a book for anyone who has ever contemplated what humans are and what makes our species so simultaneously brilliant and awful. Even more so, it is a book that asks tantalizing philosophical questions, such as whether and how human life matters. How to Be Animal is a tough-minded but ultimately sympathetic portrait of humanity. It exposes human beings as extraordinary animals defined by a profound struggle. In the third millennium, the way humans respond to being an animal among animals is the greatest and most inspiring challenge we face."--
Subjects: Human beings; Human-animal relationships.;
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Most delicious poison : the story of nature's toxins-from spices to vices / by Whiteman, Noah,author.;
"Based on cutting-edge science in the fields of evolution, chemistry, and neuroscience, Most Delicious Poison reveals the origins of toxins produced by plants, mushrooms, microbes, and even some animals, the mechanisms that animals evolved to overcome them, and how a co-evolutionary arms race made its way into the human experience. This perpetual chemical war not only drove the diversification of life on Earth, but is also intimately tied to our own successes and failures. You will never look at a houseplant, mushroom, fruit, vegetable, or even the last 500 years of human history, the same way again"--
Subjects: Mushrooms, Poisonous.; Poisoning; Poisonous animals.; Poisonous plants.; Poisons.;
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Father of lions : one man's remarkable quest to save the Mosul Zoo / by Callaghan, Louise,1990-author.; Laith, Abu.;
"After two and a half years of ISIS occupation, and months of fighting between the militants and government forces, the Mosul Zoo was one of the few outdoor attractions still standing in Iraq's second city, its inhabitants kept alive by Abu Laith, a square-set 50-something mechanic and passionate animal lover. As the animals began to starve under the siege by advancing Iraqi army forces, Abu Laith, the "Father of Lions" and his protégées and family risked their lives to keep the animals alive. When liberation finally came, the city and the zoo were both on their last legs. It seemed as if all was lost, until a local former-government scientist, Hakam, saw a message on Facebook about a zoo nearby: a charity in Switzerland wanted to rescue the animals"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Laith, Abu.; Animal rescue; Zoo keepers; Zoos;
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Moving up! : a graduation celebration / by Wells, Rosemary.;
Susannah wants to be a pilot, Akiko a doctor or nurse, Amanda a teacher, and Rafa a mechanic. They all had special talents when they were in kindergarten that sparked their dreams. This celebratory picture book will inspire readers to follow their own dreams, from kindergarten and beyond.Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Commencement ceremonies; Kindergarten; Schools; Occupations;
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Until the end of time : mind, matter, and our search for meaning in an evolving universe / by Greene, B.(Brian),1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the world-renowned physicist, co-founder of the World Science Festival, and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe comes this utterly captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose. Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been moving inexorably toward chaos, and, still, remarkable structures have continually formed: the planets, stars, and galaxies that provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms, including mutation and selection, animate life; neurons, information, and thought developed into complex consciousness which in turn gave rise to cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. And he describes, as well, how, in the deep reaches of the future, the nature of the universe will threaten the existence of matter itself. Through a series of nested stories Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed. Taken together, it is a completely new perspective on our place in the universe and on what it means to be human"--
Subjects: Cosmology.; Physics;
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Robots [videorecording] / by Davis, Jerry,film producer.; Donkin, John C.,film producer.; Joyce, William,1957-film producer.; Lindsay-Abaire, David,screenwriter.; Ganz, Lowell,1948-screenwriter.; Mandel, Babaloo,screenwriter.; Wedge, Chris,1958-film director.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-voice actor.; Berry, Halle,voice actor.; Kinnear, Greg,1963-voice actor.; Brooks, Mel,1926-voice actor.; Bynes, Amanda,1986-voice actor.; Carey, Drew,voice actor.; Williams, Robin,1951-2014,voice actor.; Bliss, L.,voice actor.; Bradshaw, Terry,voice actor.; Broadbent, Jim,voice actor.; Ball, Ian,composer.; Powell, John,composer.; Twentieth Century Fox Animation (Firm),production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film distributor.; Blue Sky Studios,production company.;
Editor, John CarnoChan ; music, Ian Ball, John Powell ; production designer, William Joyce.Voices: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Robin Williams, Lucille Bliss, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Broadbent.With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, full screen presentation; DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 ; Dolby digital 5.1, 3.0.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Feature films.; Robots; Friendship; Inventors;
For private home use only.
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Farming simulator 22 [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Take on the role of a modern farmer and creatively build your farm in three diverse American and European environments. Farming Simulator 22 offers a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry - now with the exciting addition of seasonal cycles! More than 400 machines and tools from over 100 real agricultural brands like John Deere, claas, case IH, new Holland, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra and many more are included to Sow and harvest crops like Wheat, Corn, potatoes and cotton. New machine categories and crops will add new gameplay mechanics to the experience. Even run your farm cooperatively in multiplayer and extend the game by a multitude of free community-created modifications. Farming Simulator 22 offers more player freedom than ever before and challenges you to become a successful farmer - so start farming and let the Good Times grow! Includes: - claas xerion Saddle trac Pack (DLC) - claas xerion 4200 Saddle trac - kaweco xerion Saddle trac Tanker - kaweco xerion Saddle trac semi-trailed Tanker - kaweco opti-ject 800 - kaweco front-unit. Start the motor and enjoy the sound of some European agricultural tradition: With the Zetor Z-25 K, you till your fields with a four-stroke, twin-cylinder diesel engine from another era. Built by the Czech manufacturer Zetor between the early 1950s and late 1960s, the authentic rebuild tractor for Farming Simulator 22 adds a unique and old-school charm to your farm.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.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 ; 2-6 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 35 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Cross-platform play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X ; Smart delivery compatible.
Subjects: Life simulation video games.; Simulation video games.; Video games.; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Farming simulator 22 (Game); Agriculture; Farms;
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Charlie's colorforms city. [videorecording] / by Barish, Tyler,voice actor.; Chaudry, Saara,voice actor.; Soley, Jacob,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.; Netflix (Firm),production company,broadcaster.;
Jacob Soley, Saara Chaudry, Tyler Barish, Elliot Kelly, Zoe Hatz.Charlie introduces the audience to a colorful cast of characters while taking them on an imaginative journey.G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Colors; Imagination in children; Playmates;
For private home use only.
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