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The elements of Marie Curie : how the glow of radium lit a path for women in science / by Sobel, Dava,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."'Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name,' writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science -- Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre and Chemistry by herself in 1911. And yet, Sobel makes clear, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it. Grieving Pierre's untimely death in 1906, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne; devotedly raised two brilliant daughters; drove a van she outfitted with x-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I; befriended Albert Einstein and other luminaries of twentieth-century physics; won support from two U.S. presidents; and inspired generations of young women the world over to pursue science as a way of life ... [Dava Sobel] approaches Marie Curie from a unique angle, narrating her remarkable life of discovery and fame alongside the women who became her legacy -- from France's Marguerite Perey, who discovered the element francium, and Norway's Ellen Gleditsch, to Mme. Curie's elder daughter, Irène, winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. For decades the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings that probed new theories about the interior of the atom, Marie Curie traveled far and wide, despite constant illness, to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her two triumphant tours of the United States won her admirers for her modesty even as she was mobbed at every stop; her daughters, in Ève's later recollection, 'discovered all at once what the retiring woman with whom they had always lived meant to the world.'"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Curie, Marie, 1867-1934.; Curie, Marie, 1867-1934; Chemical elements; Chemists; Mentoring in science; Physicists; Women chemists; Women physicists;
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10 to 25 : the science of motivating young people : a groundbreaking approach to leading the next generation--and making your own life easier / by Yeager, David S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people ages ten through twenty-five"--
Subjects: Adolescent psychology.; Child psychology.; Mentoring.; Motivation (Psychology) in adolescence.; Motivation (Psychology) in children.;
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The ballad of songbirds and snakes / by Collins, Suzanne.;
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined, every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute, and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.LSC
Subjects: Dystopias.; Science fiction.; Survival; Contests; Reality television programs; Television programs;
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Hidden potential : the science of achieving greater things / by Grant, Adam,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights. We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and the amount of ground that we can gain. When opportunity doesn't knock, there are ways to to build a door. Hidden Potential offers a new framework for reaching aspirations and exceeding expectations. Realizing potential isn't about being a workaholic or a perfectionist. What matters most is not how hard we work, but how well we learn. It's not about being a genius-growth depends more on developing character skills than cognitive skills. The character skills that propel progress include the proactivity to absorb and adapt to new information, the courage to embrace discomfort, and the determination to find the beauty in imperfections. Mastering those skills doesn't require us to find the one perfect mentor or expert coach to guide us. Often we just need to borrow a compass to begin charting our own path. And we can clear the path for more people by building better systems of opportunity in our schools, teams, and workplaces. Many writers have chronicled the habits of superstars who accomplish great things. This book breaks new ground by revealing how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential isn't the height of the peak you reach, but how far you climb to get there"--
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Motivation (Psychology);
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Blood of the old kings / by Kim, Sŏng-il(Science fiction writer),author.; Hur, Anton,translator.; translation of:Kim, Sŏng-il(Science fiction writer).Merŭsia ŭi pyŏl.English.;
"From award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim & translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, Blood of the Old Kings begins an epic journey unlike any other There is no escaping the Empire. Even in death, you will serve. In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest. Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the voice of a long-dead sorcerer begins to speak inside her head, she listens. There may be another future for her, if she's willing to fight for it. Miles away, beneath a volcano, a seven-eyed dragon also wears the Empire's chains. Before the imperial fist closed around their lands, it was the people's sacred guardian. Loran, a widowed swordswoman, is the first to kneel before the dragon in decades. She comes with a desperate plea, and will leave with a sword of dragon-fang in hand and a great purpose before her. In the heart of the Imperial capital, Cain is known as a man who gets things done. When his best friend and mentor is found murdered, he will leave no stone unturned to find those responsible, even if it means starting a war. Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Epic fiction.; Novels.; Animals, Mythical; Dead; Dragons; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Imperialism; Magic; Magicians; Wizards;
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The Mediatrician's guide : a joyful approach to raising healthy, smart, kind kids in a screen-saturated world / by Rich, MichaelProfessor of Pediatrics,author.; Barker, Teresa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this comprehensive reference, Dr. Michael Rich, dubbed the Mediatrician thanks to his acclaimed work as a pediatrician, child health researcher, and children's media specialist, offers a science-backed approach to give parents the confidence they need to raise a child well in the digital age. Dr. Rich presents a compassionate and encouraging look at the reality of growing up in a screen-saturated world. You won't find fear-mongering here-just accessible explanations, case studies, and practical tips you need to help your kids thrive in a technology-rich environment and emerge as happy, well-informed, empathetic adults. Backed by evidence as well as decades of professional and personal practice, 'The Mediatrician's Guide' will give you peace of mind and your kids much-needed tools to navigate digital media for the rest of their lives.
Subjects: Child rearing.; Internet and children.; Internet and teenagers.; Parenting.; Smartphones and children.; Technology and children.; Digital media;
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Bloodlines / by Traviss, Karen.;
Civil war looms as the fledgling Galactic Alliance confronts a growing number of rebellious worlds--and the approaching war is tearing the Skywalker and Solo families apart. Han and Leia return to Han's homeworld, Corellia, the heart of the resistance. Their children, Jacen and Jaina, are soldiers in the Galactic Alliance's campaign to crush the insurgents. Jacen, now a complete master of the Force, has his own plans to bring order to the galaxy. Guided by his Sith mentor, Lumiya, and with Luke's young son Ben at his side, Jacen embarks on the same path that his grandfather Darth Vader once did. And while Han and Leia watch their only son become a stranger, a secret assassin entangles the couple with a dreaded name from Han's past: Boba Fett. In the new galactic order, friends and enemies are no longer what they seem ...
Subjects: Star Wars fiction.; Science fiction.; Solo, Han (Fictitious character); Leia, Princess (Fictitious character); Fett, Boba (Fictitious character); Solo, Jacen (Fictitious character); Space warfare; Life on other planets; Assassins; Coruscant (Imaginary place); Good and evil;
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Criminal minds. [videorecording] / by Davis, Jeff,1975-creator.; Gibson, Thomas,1962-actor.; Mantegna, Joe,actor.; Cook, A. J.,1978-actor.; Gubler, Matthew Gray,1980-actor.; Moore, Shemar,1970-actor.; Hewitt, Jennifer Love,1979-actor.; Vangsness, Kirsten,1972-actor.; ABC Studios,production company.; CBS Studios Inc.,production company.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; CBS DVD (Firm),publisher.;
Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A. J. Cook, Rachel Nichols.To solve the most twisted crimes, the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) explores the darkest places--inside the depths of Criminal Minds. Seasoned undercover, FBI Agent Kate Callahan joins the elite team led by Supervisory Special Agent Aaron Hotchner as they pursue a serial killer who hacks his victims beyond all recognition. Experienced profiler David Rossi is dogged by mysterious woman from his past, while Dr. Spencer Reid grapples with the death of a mentor.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Criminal profilers;
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Criminal minds. [videorecording] / by Brewster, Paget,1969-; Cook, A. J.,1978-; Gibson, Thomas,1962-; Glaudini, Lola,1972-; Gubler, Matthew Gray.; Moore, Shemar,1970-; Patinkin, Mandy.; Vangsness, Kirsten.; ABC Studios (Firm); CBS DVD (Firm); CBS Paramount Network Television (Firm); Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Paramount Pictures Corporation.; Touchstone Television.;
Disc 1. The Fisher King, part 2 -- P911 -- The perfect storm -- Psychodrama.Disc 2. The aftermath -- The boogeyman -- North Mammon -- Empty planet.Disc 3. The last word -- Lessons learned -- Sex, birth, death -- Profiler, profiled.Disc 4. No way out -- The big game -- Revelations -- Fear and loathing.Disc 5. Distress -- Jones -- Ashes and dust -- Honor among thieves.Disc 6. Open season -- Legacy -- No way out, part II: The evilution of Frank.Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster.Originally broadcast on television during the 2006-2007 season.Jason Gideon is the head of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) and mentor to an elite team of profilers, including family man Aaron Hotchner, sex-crimes expert Elle Greenaway, hunky Derek Morgan, genius-geek Dr. Spencer Reid, department liaison "JJ" Jareau, and computer whiz Penelope Garcia. Joining them this season is Emily Prentiss who quickly learns there's nothing these agents would rather do than profile murderers and put them away.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9 enhanced) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, NTSC.
Subjects: FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Criminal behavior; Criminal behavior, Prediction of; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2007., CBS DVD : Paramount Home Entertainment,
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