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Into the gray zone : a neuroscientist explores the border between life and death / by Owen, Adrian M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this startling and thought-provoking book, which will remind readers of works by Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande, a world-renowned neuroscientist reveals his controversial, groundbreaking work with patients whose brains were previously thought vegetative or non-responsive but turn out--in up to 20 percent of cases--to be vibrantly alive, existing in the "Gray Zone." Into the Gray Zone takes readers to the edge of a dazzling, humbling frontier in our understanding of the brain: the so-called "gray zone" between full consciousness and brain death. People in this middle place have sustained traumatic brain injuries or are the victims of stroke or degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Many are oblivious to the outside world, and their doctors believe they are incapable of thought. But a sizeable number are experiencing something different: intact minds adrift deep within damaged brains and bodies. An expert in the field, Adrian Owen led a team that, in 2006, discovered this lost population and made medical history. Scientists, physicians, and philosophers have only just begun to grapple with the implications. Following Owen's journey of exciting medical discovery, Into the Gray Zone asks some tough and terrifying questions, such as: What is life like for these patients? What can their families and friends do to help them? What are the ethical implications for religious organizations, politicians, the Right to Die movement, and even insurers? And perhaps most intriguing of all: in defining what a life worth living is, are we too concerned with the physical and not giving enough emphasis to the power of thought? What, truly, defines a satisfying life?
Subjects: Brain damage.; Persistent vegetative state.; Persistent vegetative state; Brain; Neurosciences.; Coma.;

Last night in San Francisco : tech's lost promise and the killing of Bob Lee / by Lucas, Scott Alan,author.;
A gripping exposé on the tech industry through the story of Bob Lee, whose 2023 murder reveals deep cracks in Silicon Valley culture and San Francisco's societal decline.
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; Lee, Bob, 1979-2023.; Lee, Bob, 1979-2023; Businesspeople; Information technology; Murder; Technology;

Weapons of math destruction : how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy / by O'Neil, Cathy.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Big data; Big data; Social indicators; Democracy;

I believe I can / by Byers, Grace,1984-; Bobo, Keturah A.;
LSC
Subjects: Determination (Personality trait); Self-confidence; Perseverance (Ethics);

Bobbie Dazzler / by Wild, Margaret,1948-; Dawson, Janine;
Even though she can jump, bounce, skip and hop, Bobbie won't be happy until she can do the splits.
Subjects: Red-necked wallaby; Kangaroos; Animals; Friendship; Perseverance (Ethics);
© 2007, c2006., Kane/Miller Book Publishers,

Circular motion : a novel / by Foster, Alex,1995-author.;
"A brilliantly imagined literary debut of love, despair, and two people's search for belonging in a world literally spinning out of control. The acceleration of Earth's spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon hasn't reached Tanner, a young man preoccupied with dreams of escaping his tiny Alaskan hometown. One night, desperate to make his mark on the world, he runs away. He lands an unlikely job at CWC, the global operator of a network of massive aircraft that orbit the Earth at 30,000 feet, revolutionizing global transportation. Now goods and people can travel anywhere in little more than an hour -- you can visit Paris for an evening or order sushi from Japan. But a wave of social unrest presents challenges for CWC just as Tanner settles into his new lifestyle and develops surprising feelings for one of his colleagues. That unrest sweeps up Winnie. A high school outcast, Winnie falls in with a group of teen activists who blame CWC for the planet's acceleration. As days on Earth quicken to twenty-three hours, then twenty, the sun rising and setting ever faster, causing violent storms and political meltdowns, Tanner and Winnie's stories spiral closer together. They meet cynical executives toiling to forestall the crises they created, lobbyists and lovers all coping in their own ways, and religious zealots for whom the apocalypse can't come soon enough. Three-hour days. Two-hour days ... A propulsive exploration of capitalism, technology, and our place within a system that dwarfs us, Circular Motion is one of the most ingenious debut novels of our time"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Airlines; Airplanes; Capitalism; Political activists; Protest movements; Sexual minorities; Technology;

Coup! [videorecording] / by Stevens, Fisher,actor.; Gadon, Sarah,1987-actor.; Magnussen, Billy,1985-actor.; Sarsgaard, Peter,actor.; Schuman, Joseph,film director,screenwriter.; Stark, Austin,1979-film director,screenwriter.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen, Sarah Gadon, Skye P. Marshall, Fisher Stevens.A mysterious grifter appears on an isolated seaside estate claiming to be a wealthy family's new chef. When a plague descends on the island, the mischievous cook rouses his fellow staff to rebel and take over the mansion. The servant becomes the master in this outrageous eat-the-rich comedy.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Dark comedy films.; Feature films.; Cooks; Epidemics; Impostors and imposture; Rich people; Social classes; Swindlers and swindling; Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919; Wealth;
For private home use only.

The abominable snow dancer / by Lau, Steph.;
Dive into an uproarious world of unicorns, mythical creatures, and magical moves in this story where a yeti with two left feet takes center stage in his quest to become a dancer. Everyone knows that yetis aren't meant to be dancers...but that doesn't stop Otto from dreaming of taking center stage. After keeping his favorite hobby a secret, Otto accidentally stumbles into a dance rehearsal featuring unicorns and one tough teacher. Will this yeti be able to impress these dancers with his passionate flair? Or will he learn that yetis truly aren't meant to leap, spin, or tap? With each clumsy twirl and not-so-elegant stomp, young readers will giggle their way through this heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of dancing to your own beat.
Subjects: Picture books.; Yeti; Dance; Animals, mythical; Perseverance (Ethics);

My cabbages! / by Pang, Bonnie.;
Experience the internationally beloved cartoon Avatar: The Last Airbender in a brand new way with this humorous and playful picture book, perfect for readers of all ages. Meet the Cabbage Merchant. A humble farmer, this hardworking man dreams of selling his harvest in the big city of Omashu. But his dreams--and his cabbages--are crushed when the long-lost Avatar returns . . . and upends his cart! Determined to succeed, the Cabbage Merchant hits the road only to run into the Avatar again. And again. And again! Each time, the Avatar and his friends leave destruction and smashed cabbages behind them. Will the Cabbage Merchant ever catch a break? Get ready to yell "MY CABBAGES!" and reunite with your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender characters--including Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, and Uncle Iroh--in this delightfully funny tale of perseverance and ingenuity.
Subjects: Picture books.; Humorous fiction.; Street vendors; Farmers; Cabbage; Perseverance (Ethics);

Davos man : how the billionaires devoured the world / by Goodman, Peter S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times's Global Economics Correspondent, a masterwork of reporting and explanatory journalism that exposes how billionaires' systematic plunder of the world has transformed 21st century life and dangerously destabilized democracy"--
Subjects: Billionaires.; Capitalism; Democracy.; Wealth;

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