Contreras, Jorge L.
Summary: "The gripping true story of a Supreme Court civil rights battle to prevent biotech companies from owning the very thing that makes us who we are-our DNA"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 346.7304 CONTomory, David.
Summary: David Tomory traces the continuous western influences at work on Goa from the time of the Portugese to the present day. This entertaining and informative tour through the totality of western contact with Goa reveals what Goa is actually like for both westerners and Goans, and catches Goa as it stands at the brink of a complicated future.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 954.799 TomorObama, Michelle
Summary: "Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Bio ObamaLukidis, Lydia
Summary: "It's a battle of the hunter versus the warrior! Roman goddess Diana reigns over nature, fertility, childbirth, and the boundary between Earth and the underworld. The Greek goddess Athena is known for her wisdom and courage in battle. If these two goddesses were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Diana's and Athena's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292.2 LUKWoolf, John
Summary: A radical new history that rediscovers the remarkable freak performers whose talents and charisma helped define an era.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.3 WOOParker, Steve
Summary: Explores the diverse systems of the human body and their functions, the major organs, and how the different parts of the body work together. Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas. An exciting visual guide that maps the entire human body-- inside and out. Find out what happens to food after you swallow it, how each beat of your heart pumps blood around your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: "An inspiring memoir and work of fierce advocacy by a mother whose child is born deaf, leading her to investigate and expose a preventable virus that causes more childhood disabilities than any other--but is kept quiet by the medical community. One virus causes more birth defects and disabilities in children than any other infectious disease, yet 93% of Americans don't know it exists. In 2015,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 NIX, MEGAN NIXSummary: "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 GENGopal, Jyoti Rajan
Summary: "This picture book biography in verse follows the life of beloved Rajasthani drag performer Queen Harish, known as the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan. Lit by an inner fire and propelled by a family tragedy, Harish defied the gender conventions of middle class Indian life, battled discrimination and intimidation, and eventually grew up to dance with Bollywood movie stars and on stages across...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GOPSummary: "Provides consumer health information about nonhereditary birth defects and disorders, including facts about risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616 CONLi, Jessica
Summary: High school students Stella, Ed, Ingrid and Harry navigate life, exploring issues of sexuality, drug and alcohol use, identity, and consent. Flunk is a critically acclaimed LGBT teen drama following shy sixteen year old Ingrid, as she starts to explore her sexuality. Falling for her best friend Stella, Ingrid struggles to navigate her first relationship, the pressures of a country high school...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 WEISummary: "The Doctor arrives on the paradise planet of Deva Loka to find a colonial mission on the verge of collapse. Several of its members have vanished into the jungle without a trace, leaving the survivors suspicious and paranoid. The mystery deepens as it becomes clear that the planet's native inhabitants, the Kinda, possess hitherto unsuspected powers that challenge human understanding. Meanwhile,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: British Broadcasting Corp. 2011
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV DOCRoberts, Alice
Summary: "A visual and linguistic adventure through the strange, astonishing worlds within our anatomy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612 ROBFromer, Liza
Summary: Describes the digestive system and the many noises it creates, from burps to stomach growls to farts. Why do we hiccup? Sneeze? Snore?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 612.3 FROBennett, Howard J.
Summary: Through humor, science, and engaging illustrations, this fun and comprehensive reference book is perfect for kids who want to know more about the mysterious stuff going on inside their bodies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 BENBurton, Tim
Contents: Stick boy and match girl in love -- Robot boy -- Staring girl -- The boy with nails in his eyes -- The girl with many eyes -- Stain boy -- The melancholy death of oyster boy -- Voodoo girl -- Stain boy's special Christmas -- The girl who turned into a bed -- Roy, the toxic boy -- James -- Stick boy's festive season -- Brie boy -- Mummy boy -- Junk girl -- The pin cushion queen -- Melonhead --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 811.54 BURCooper Jones, Chloé
Summary: "Moving through the world in a body that looks different than most, Jones learned on to factor "pain calculations" into every plan, every situation. She was born with a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which affects both the stature and gait, and so her pain is physical. But there is also the pain of being judged and pitied for her appearance, of being dismissed as "less than."...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avid Reader Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 COOPER JONES, CHLOE COOSummary: A discussion between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and psychologist Paul Ekman on the differences between Eastern and Western views on human emotions and the connections that exist between science and spirituality.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Times Books 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152.4 EMOPoliquin, Rachel
Summary: "A perfect STEM resource: This illustrated tour of our "leftover" body parts (like the appendix, or even goosebumps) introduces readers age 7-11 to the bizarre and fascinating science of evolution. Welcome to the weirdest museum you'll ever explore--the one inside your body. Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a walking, talking museum of evolution? In The Museum of Odd Body...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J612 POLLanier, Heather Kirn
Summary: "The author's daughter was born with a very rare genetic syndrome and faced a daunting prognosis: she would be a fraction of normal size, have innumerable physical and mental difficulties and likely a shortened lifespan. Now, at age eight she is attendingstandard public school classes. This is the story of her family's journey"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LANIER, HEATHER KIRN LANPlayforth, Krupa Bhojani
Summary: "Learning how the human body works is an important skill for toddlers. This adorable kids anatomy book walks them through every major body part, with simple language and vibrant artwork that keep them engaged as they explore how they use their eyes to see, their nose to smell, their legs to move, and their arms to wave hello!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PLATeatro Alla Scala
Summary: Verdi's opera tells the tragic tale of Violetta, who is dying of consumption and leaves her beloved Alfredo at the request of his father, only to be reunited with him shortly before her death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arthaus Musik 2008