Wilson, David Sloan
Summary: David Sloan Wilson, one of the world’s leading evolutionists, addresses a question that has puzzled philosophers, psychologists, and evolutionary biologists for centuries: Does altruism exist naturally among the Earth’s creatures? The key to understanding the existence of altruism, Wilson argues, is by understanding the role it plays in the social organization of groups. Groups that function...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 576 WILHunter, Nick
Summary: The Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, is a famous beast who has prompted many expeditions and searches to find him. In this fascinating book, a mysterious figure called the Mystery Master sets you the challenge of investigating all the myths and sightings surrounding the legendary Yeti and encourages you to analyse the information that you have gathered. Once you have read the information in this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Raintree, a Capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 HUNRicard, Matthieu
Summary: "The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism--and why we need it now more than ever,"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 170 RICBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: "Readers will examine the history of ESP, mind reading, remote viewing, future seers and more before deciding for themselves!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 133.8 SPAKaplan, Eric
Summary: Philosopher and comedy writer (Futurama, Big Bang Theory) Kaplan tackles a metaphysical paradox: there are some things we dearly believe in that are not universally acknowledged as real. Here, Kaplan shows how philosophy giants Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein strove to smooth over this uncomfortable meeting of the real and unreal--and failed. From there he turns to mysticism's attempts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 100 KAPSummary: Dissecting the phenomenon of altruism-as well as its mirror image, the instinct of self-preservation-is perhaps best accomplished with real-world case studies. This program does so as it documents the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami. Following four independent relief workers in the hardest-hit areas of Sri Lanka, the film captures scene after scene in which the most idealistic and pragmatic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: As a structure, the dome is considered a thing of great beauty and is often believed to have mystical properties. But domes are also supremely functional and ideal for sheltering congregations of all sizes. This video visits a variety of domes in Italy, France, and the U.K.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: The Bush Administration is ending just as, some say, the conservative movement has run out of gas. How did the political right go so wrong? In this edition of the Journal, Bill Moyers is joined by conservatives Mickey Edwards and Ross Douthat, who discuss why they believe their movement has gone off track and what it means for the Republican Party. Douthat is senior editor at The Atlantic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Saul, Richard.
Summary: "Few mental disorders have been met with more controversy in recent years than Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. An estimated 4.7% of adults, and up to 16% of children are living with ADHD in the US. However, some allege that doctors are handing out prescriptions indiscriminately. Thousands of patients respond poorly to stimulant medication, which is at times prescribed to individuals...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2013
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Summary: The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn t have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 353 CONPrice, Devon
Summary: A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societalpressure to "do more."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2021
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Summary: The word 'entrepreneur' may feel distant to some, but this book, with its elegantly expressed concepts and superb imagery, makes entrepreneurial values accessible to children at a personal level--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pickle Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 338 DIOEboch, M. M.
Summary: This essential volume explores the invisible world behind wireless computer technology. From our homes and workplaces to public coffee shops, Wi-Fi has changed how we connect to the internet and how we send and receive information. The Wi-Fi story spans from the discovery of radio waves to high-speed wireless connectivity. This book covers it all in a relatable and fun way that kids will enjoy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.6 EBOHawthorne, Mayer.
Contents: Problematization -- Back seat lover -- The innocent -- Allie Jones -- The only one -- Wine glass woman -- Her favorite song -- Crime -- Reach out Richard -- Corsican rosé -- Where does this door go -- Robot love -- The stars are ours -- All better.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Republic Records 2013
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES HAWYoung, Neil
Contents: Little Wing -- The old homestead -- Lost in space -- Captain Kennedy -- Stayin' power -- Coastline -- Union man -- Comin' apart at every nail -- Hawks & doves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Reprise 2003
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK YOUGreen Day (Musical group)
Contents: See you tonight -- Fuck time -- Stop when red lights flash -- Lazy bones -- Wild one -- Makeout party -- Stray heart -- Ashley -- Baby eyes -- Lady Cobra -- Nightlife -- Wow! That's loud -- Amy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK GRECholdenko, Gennifer
Summary: A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books 2006
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Summary: "Felix Pink is a retired widower leading a boring life and hoping to die a boring death. He volunteers as an Exiteer-someone who sits with terminally ill people as they die by suicide, assisting with logistics and lending moral support, then removing the evidence to take the burden off their loved ones. When Felix lets himself in to Number 3 Black Lane, he's there to perform an act of kindness...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2021
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Contents: Candy shoppe --The cycle of abuse -- Double helix -- Science center -- Genetic -- Goes by -- Does it look like I'm here? -- Summerdata -- Shade -- It doesn't arrive -- Now you see me -- Access granted.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Editions Mego 2010
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC EMEYancey, Philip.
Summary: Author Yancey probes the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect of our relationship with God: prayer. In theory, prayer is the essential human act, a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the universe. In practice, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and fraught with mystery. This book is an exploration of the mysterious intersection where God...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.32 YANSummary: Amy Tan is the author of several bestselling novels, including the The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, and the beloved Joy Luck Club, which has been translated into 35 languages and became a commercially successful film in 1993. Tan has said in the past that "books were my salvation. Books saved me from being miserable." In this TEDTalk, she speaks further on the human response...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: This program documents the MANTRA clinical study, the largest multifaith prayer experiment ever devised. A three-year effort to find a causal link between prayer and physiological healing, the project generated a high degree of skepticism among scientific purists and religious leaders. Nevertheless, it rigorously assembled medical data on 750 critical heart patients while coordinating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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DiOrio, Rana
Summary: "You have the power to protect yourself and others! What does it mean to be safe? Does it mean beating a throw to home plate? Does it mean never taking risks? No! Being safe is about feeling secure, feeling protected and being responsive--no matter the environment or situation. You can be safe in so many simple ways. From being aware of your limits to creating healthy boundaries. By not giving...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pickle Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks Jabberwocky 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.6 DIOBrown, Rita Mae
Summary: "Someone's passed their expiration date in this thrilling new mystery in the bestselling Mrs. Murphy series from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown. Mary Minor "Harry" Harristeen and her pet sleuths uncover a rotten scam to dupe consumers when they discover that substandard produce is being passed off for organic, upmarket groceries. As always, Harry's crime-solving cats...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bantam Books 2020