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The Secret of Secrets A Novel [electronic resource] : by Brown, Dan.aut; CloudLibrary;
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Action & Adventure; Suspense; Technological;
© 2025., Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,

The Secret of Secrets A Novel [electronic resource] : by Brown, Dan.aut; Michael, Paul.nrt; CloudLibrary;
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Action & Adventure; Suspense; Technological;
© 2025., Penguin Random House,

The Rocketfellers. [graphic novel] / by Tomasi, Peter,author.; Manapul, Francis,illustrator.; Leigh, Rob,letterer.; Kalisz, John,colourist.; Herring, Ian(Illustrator),colourist.;
The Rocketfellers follows a family from the 25th century hiding in the 21st century with a terrible secret that could affect the fate of humanity. Enlisting in the Time Zone Protection Program and escaping to present-day Earth, The Rocketfellers must find a way to trust each other in the strange "ancient" world of today as they are hunted by threats from their time and ours.Rated T (teen).
Subjects: Science fiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Time-travel comics.; Corporations; Dysfunctional families; Family problems; Superheroes; Secrecy; Secrets; Time travel;

Been there, done that : a rousing history of sex / by Feltman, Rachel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With curiosity and irreverent insight, science writer Rachel Feltman breaks down the long, weird, illustrious history of sex. She guides readers through the kaleidoscopic archives of centuries-old porn and erotica, as well as the bizarre history of treatments for erectile dysfunction, including radium suppositories and goat testicle transplants. Feltman provides the history of huge scientific questions-e.g., How are babies made?-and considers the ancient from a modern perspective: What was it like to have herpes several millennia ago? Even from unlikely sources like Hildegard von Bingen's treatise on the female orgasm, there's a lot we can learn about our modern-day sexual proclivities and practices from the historical record. And these figures from the past, from gay cowboys to polyamorous Vikings, prove that when it comes to how we have sex and who we do it with, there's no such thing as normal"--
Subjects: Sex customs; Sex;

Culture : the story of us, from cave art to K-pop / by Puchner, Martin,1969-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-336) and index."What good are the arts? Why should we care about the past? For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the "know-how" of life, but the "know-why"-The meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In Culture, acclaimed author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a breakneck tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one engaging volume"--
Subjects: Art and society.; Civilization; Culture;

The Dark Crystal. by Oz, Frank,film director.; Henson, Jim,film director.; Goelz, Dave,actor.; Oz, Frank,actor.; Henson, Jim,actor.; Mullen, Kathryn,actor.; Gold, Louise,actor.; Whitmire, Steve,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Louise Gold, Steve WhitmireOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1982.In this groundbreaking fantasy epic from Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the peaceful world of Thra is threatened by the evil Skeksis, who rule through the power of the shattered Dark Crystal. A young Gelfling named Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick) embarks on a quest to restore the crystal and fulfill an ancient prophecy. Along the way, he encounters mystical creatures and allies, including the brave Kira (voiced by Lisa Maxwell). Featuring stunning puppetry and elaborate world-building, this visually captivating film is a timeless tale of good versus evil.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Action and adventure films.; Fantasy films.;

To sleep in a sea of stars [sound recording] / by Paolini, Christopher,author.; Hale, Jennifer,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Jennifer Hale.Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Audiobooks.; Human-alien encounters; Space colonies;

Rivers of power : how a natural force raised kingdoms, destroyed civilizations, and shapes our world / by Smith, Laurence C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From a renowned geographer and professor of earth, planetary and space sciences, a sweeping natural history of rivers and their complex and ancient relationship with human civilization. Rivers, more than any road, technology, or political leader, have shaped the course of civilization. They have opened frontiers, founded cities, settled borders, and fed billions. They promote life, forge peace, grant power, and capriciously destroy everything in their path. And even as they have become increasingly domesticated, rivers remain a powerful global force, one that is more critical than ever to our future. In Rivers of Power, geographer Laurence Smith takes a deep dive into the timeless and vastly underappreciated relationship between rivers and civilization as we know it. Rivers are of course important to us in all the obvious ways (like water supply, sanitation, transport, etc.). But they also shape us in less obvious ways. Massive amounts of river water support the global food trade; huge volumes are consumed to provide the world's electricity -- not just by hydropower, but by coal, nuclear, and natural gas power plants too; most of our globally important cities are positioned on the banks of rivers or river deltas. The territories of nations, their cultural and economic ties to one another, and the migrations of people trace to rivers and the topographic divides they carve on the world. Beautifully told and expansive in scope, Rivers of Power, reveals how and why rivers have so profoundly shaped civilization, and examines the importance this vast, arterial power holds for our present, past, and future.
Subjects: Rivers.; Rivers; Water and civilization.; Science.;

VOCES American Historia. by DeJesus, Ben,film director.; Leguizamo, John,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
John LeguizamoOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.Join actor John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. In this three-part series, Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Ethnicity.; Emigration and immigration.; United States.; Hispanic Americans.; Documentary television programs.;

Snow Dogs. by Warrender, Jack,film director.; Buchanan, Gordon,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gordon BuchananOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Wildlife adventurer Gordon Buchanan uses a dog team to retrace the steps of famous arctic explorers and examine the ancient relationship between man and dog First, Gordon must train his dogs and earn their trust. Next, they must learn to travel as a team. As Gordon and the snow dogs trek across the beautiful but dangerous glaciers of Svalbard, they encounter reindeer, arctic foxes and risk running into polar bears. The team walk together, climb together and huddle in the tent for warmth. Gordon is in charge of the dogs, yet entirely dependent on them for his survival. How has this delicate relationship between man and dog evolved and endured across the centuries?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Zoology.; Documentary films.; Dogs.; Arctic regions.;

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