Taylor-Butler, Christine
Summary: "Learn all about the history of genetics research, from how scientists began studying genes to how their discoveries affect our lives today."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 572 TAYWatson, James D.
Summary: "James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Never-before-seen evidence points to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. population, especially among children...Monsanto's strong arm tactics, the FDA's fraudulent policies, and how the USDA ignores a growing health emergency are also laid bare. This sometimes shocking film may change your diet, help you protect your family, and accelerate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Institute for Responsible Technology 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GENSummary: "Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong is a complete introduction to the practice, history, benefits, and philosophy of these immensely rewarding activities. In 24 half-hour lessons, you learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qigong from an internationally renowned tai chi champion and trainer, David-Dorian Ross, who has been practicing tai chi for more than 35 years"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 ESSRonald, Pamela C.
Contents: Cultivating sacred rice in Nihe, China and Davis, California -- Why organic agriculture? -- The tools of organic agriculture -- The tools of genetic engineering -- Legislating lunch -- Who can we trust? -- Is GE food risky to eat? -- Conserving wildlands -- Weeds, gene flow, and the environment -- Who owns the seed? -- Who owns the genes? -- Deconstructing dinner: genetically engineered,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.8 RONMoalem, Sharon
Summary: "An argument that genetic females are stronger than males at all stages of life"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 572.8 MOAMetzl, Jamie Frederic
Summary: From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives -- sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2019
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Summary: "The key to creating a house that is memorable, satisfying, and enduring is to apply a group of design concepts - or patterns - that focus on the experience of being in a home. In this groundbreaking work, internationally respected architects Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow present the ten essential patterns that shape and define a well-crafted home. Patterns explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Taunton Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 690 JACMoynier, John.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.932 MoyniJacobson, Cliff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 797.122 JACCummings, Claire Hope
Summary: Examines the rise of industrial agriculture and plant biotechnology, the fall of public interest science, and the folly of patenting seeds. The author suggests how green technologies and new approaches to food and farming methods will provide a way out of this growing predicament.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 631.521 CUMJacobson, Cliff.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Falcon Guide 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 623.8882 JACSummary: "Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 GENHuddleston, Emma
Summary: Living things have different traits. These traits are caused by the genes living things get from their parents. Genetics looks at how genes influence traits and how to find out how likely it is to get a trait.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 576.5 HUDMeuninck, Jim
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot Press 1999
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Summary: "30th anniversary edition of the classic Italian cookbook"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022
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Summary: "Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 817 KEEEdelson, Edward
Summary: Explores the life of Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk whose experiments with pea plants became a foundation for modern genetics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MENTyson-Ward, Sue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill 2008
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Summary: Argues that intention is a force found in the universe that propels an individual into action and includes stories and examples of the prinicples of intention and ways to apply intention to everyday life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House 2004
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Summary: "When you retire, your taxes, and potential deductions, change considerably. Step-by-step ... [this book] explains all these changes in plain English, and covers the tax considerations of doing volunteer work, increased medical expenses, buying a boat, RV or second home, making charitable donations, paying for a grandchild's education, living off your investments, selling or renting out a home,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2008