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Our tribal future : how to channel our foundational human instincts into a force for good / by Samson, David Ryan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us. What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty that keep them together. Tribalism is one of the most complex and ancient evolutionary forces; it gave us the capacity for cooperation and competition, and allowed us to navigate increasingly complex social landscapes. It is so powerful that it can predict our behavior even better than race, class, gender, or religion. But in our vast modern world, has this blessing become a curse? Our Tribal Future explores a central paradox of our species: how altruism, community, kindness, and genocide are all driven by the same core adaptation. Evolutionary anthropologist David R. Samson engages with cutting-edge science and philosophy, as well as his own field research with small-scale societies and wild chimpanzees, to explain the science, ethics, and history of tribalism in compelling and accessible terms. This bold and brilliant book reveals provocative truths about our nature. Readers will discover that tribalism cannot, and should not, be eliminated entirely--to do so would be to destroy what makes us human. But is it possible to channel the best of this instinct to enrich our lives while containing the worst of its dangers?"--
Subjects: Collective behavior.; Human evolution.; Social evolution.;
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I am we : a story of survival / by Booth, Leslie Barnard.; Finkeldey, Alexandra.;
Includes bibliographical references."What is the secret to crows' survival? This riveting informational picture book explores the beguiling mysteries of crow behavior. Gorgeous illustrations take readers into a crow's environment and community, making this an incredible-and unforgettable-reading experience"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Crows; Collective behavior in animals; Animal defenses;
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The Martians : the true story of an alien craze that captured turn-of-the-century America / by Baron, David,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-303) and index."'In the early 1900s, many Americans actually believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as best-selling science writer David Baron chronicles in The Martians, his truly bizarre tale of a nation swept up in Mars mania. At the center of Baron's historical drama is Percival Lowell, the Boston Brahmin and Harvard scion, who observed "canals" etched into the surface of Mars. Lowell devised a grand theory that the red planet was home to a utopian society that had built gargantuan ditches to funnel precious meltwater from the polar icecaps to desert farms and oasis cities. The public fell in love with the ambitious amateur astronomer who shared his findings in speeches and wildly popular books. While at first people treated the Martians whimsically -- Martians headlining Broadway shows, biologists speculating whether they were winged or gilled -- the discussion quickly became serious. Inventor Nikola Tesla announced he had received radio signals from Mars; Alexander Graham Bell agreed there was "no escape from the conviction" that intelligent beings inhabited the planet. Martian excitement reached its zenith when Lowell financed an expedition to photograph Mars from Chile's Atacama Desert, resulting in what newspapers hailed as proof of the Martian canals' existence. Triumph quickly yielded to tragedy. Those wild claims and highly speculative photographs emboldened Lowell's critics, whose withering attacks gathered steam and eventually wrecked the man and his theory -- but not the fervor he had started. Although Lowell would die discredited and delusional in 1916, the Mars frenzy spurred a nascent literary genre called science fiction, and the world's sense of its place in the universe would never be the same."--
Subjects: Lowell, Percival, 1855-1916.; Collective behavior.; Extraterrestrial beings.; Life on other planets.; Martians.;
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The madness of crowds / by Penny, Louise,author.;
A professor with a repulsive agenda gives a lecture at the university in Three Pines. Before long, her views spark fights and as sides are declared, a madness takes hold. And when a murder is committed it falls to Armand Gamache and his team to investigate the crime as well as the madness of crowds.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Gamache, Armand (Fictitious character); Police; Murder; Women college teachers; Collective behavior; Truthfulness and falsehood;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The madness of crowds [sound recording] / by Penny, Louise,author.; Bathurst, Robert,1958-narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Robert Bathurst.A professor with a repulsive agenda gives a lecture at the university in Three Pines. Before long, her views spark fights and as sides are declared, a madness takes hold. And when a murder is committed it falls to Armand Gamache and his team to investigate the crime as well as the madness of crowds.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Audiobooks.; Gamache, Armand (Fictitious character); Collective behavior; Murder; Police; Truthfulness and falsehood; Women college teachers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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125 true stories of amazing animals /
Collects over one hundred animal stories that profile unlikely friendships, acts of bravery, and strange-but-true behaviors.
Subjects: Animals;
© c2012., National Geographic,
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No holes barred : a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power / by Mandii B,author.; Tempest X,author.; WeezyWTF,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of the Decisions, Decisions (formerly known as WHOREible Decisions) podcast, deliver a bold, unfiltered, and raw, sex-positive collection of relatable tales. They tackle everything from pleasure to pain and the journey of healing through progression to reclaim your personal and sexual power. A provocative and playful exploration that aims to destigmatize kink while educating, inspiring, and promoting sexual and mental health. Thoughtful, painfully honest, and, at times, hilarious, this book offers longtime fans of the podcast and curious newcomers a deep dive into sexual mores, along with answers to the most burning questions Mandii and Weezy have been asked, including: how can women embrace and own their sexuality without apology or shame?; how can you tell when a relationship has run its course?; what's the best way to forgive ourselves for our reckless choices in our youth?; and how do we stay grounded while balancing the desire to "have it all"? Perfect for fans of Come as You Are and Smart Sex, No Holes Barred offers a bold, modern perspective on the timeless dynamics of intimacy and sex.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Bondage (Sexual behavior); Dating (Social customs); Fetishism (Sexual behavior); Sex (Psychology); Sex customs.; Sex.; Sexual dominance and submission.; Women;
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Best of Daniel Tiger's neighborhood. [videorecording] / by Kapridov, Vadim,television director.; Santomero, Angela C.,screenwriter.; Wallendjack, Sarah,1979-television producer.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
Join Daniel Tiger as he picks out a cake for his birthday party with the help of his mom, goes to the bakery with Prince Wednesday to make cookies for the Neighborhood, and learns how to make delicious banana bread from Baker Aker.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bakeries; Helping behavior; Tiger;
For private home use only.
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Scooby-Doo and the haunted house [videorecording] / by Barbera, Joseph,creator.; Cohn, Mindy,1966-voice actor.; DeLisle, Grey,voice actor.; Hanna, William,1910-2001,creator.; Kasem, Casey,voice actor.; Messick, Don,voice actor.; Welker, Frank,voice actor.; Hanna-Barbera Productions,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Voices: Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Frank Welker, Patricia Stevens, Heather North.Home is where the mystery is. An eccentric millionaire includes Scooby-Doo in his will in A Night of Fright is no Delight. Now Scooby and his ghost-chasing cohorts must spend the night in a haunted manor to receive his inheritance. In What the Hex Going On?, the Mystery Inc. Crew explores Kingston Mansion in search of their friend's uncle and finds a ghost instead. And in Haunted House Hang-Up, the gang is stranded near a creepy southern mansion.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Scooby-Doo (Fictitious character); Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Haunted houses; Detectives; Ghosts; Great Dane; Monsters;
For private home use only.
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Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost [videorecording] : original movie / by De Laurentiis, Giada,voice actor.; DeLisle, Grey,voice actor.; Flay, Bobby,voice actor.; Lillard, Matthew,1970-voice actor.; Micucci, Kate,voice actor.; Murphy, Doug,film director.; Samuelsson, Marcus,voice actor.; Welker, Frank,voice actor.; Hanna-Barbera Productions,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard, Kate Micucci, Marcus Samuelsson.Scooby-Doo and the gang hits the road to visit the Rocky Harbor Culinary Resort to meet Fred's uncle, world-famous chef Bobby Flay. Mystery Inc. quickly learns that this state-of-the-art cooking resort isn't all steak and potatoes after they find out about the legend of the Red Ghost, and the unsolved disappearance of Bobby Flay's great ancestor chef. When the mysterious Red Ghost returns in disastrous fashion to haunt the inn, the gang teams up with Bobby to dig in for clues and serve up justic.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Scooby-Doo (Fictitious character); Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Detectives; Ghosts; Great Dane;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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