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"In 2012, a New York auction catalogue made an unusual offering: "a superb Tyrannosaurus skeleton." In fact, Lot 49135 consisted of a nearly complete T. bataar, a close cousin to T. rex, the most famous animal that ever lived. The fossils now on display in Manhattan had been unearthed in Mongolia, some 6,000 miles away. At 8 feet high and 24 feet long, the specimen was spectacular, and the final gavel signaled a winning bid of well over $1 million....
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Basic Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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The thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering. In 2018, scientists manipulated the DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As Gods, this achievement was one many scientists have feared from the start of the genetic age. Four times in the last fifty years, geneticists, frightened by their own technology, have called a temporary halt to their experiments. They ought to be frightened: Now...
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MiTeen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"We know that pollution damages our physical environments--but what about the digital landscape? Touching on everything from goat memes gone wrong to conflict in group chats to the sometimes unexpected side effects of online activism, this lively guide to media literacy draws on ecological, social justice, and storytelling frameworks to help readers understand how information pollution spreads and why. It also helps them make sense of the often stressful...
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Deseret Book
Pub. Date
p1997.
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English
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You've heard of the grueling bicycle race, "The Tour de France.' The "Tour de Family' is a different kind of race -- a tandem affair. It begins when a couple gets married. As children come along, the bike is expanded to make a place for each child. The goal is not to beat any other family, but to get safely to the finish line with no empty seats. -- From the container.
70) I am cooperative
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Capstone
Pub. Date
c2003.
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English
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Simple text and photographs show various ways children can be cooperative.
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Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
In this, the first major philosophical study of contingent pacifism, Larry May offers a new account of pacifism from within the Just War tradition. Written in a non-technical style, the book features real-life examples from contemporary wars and applies a variety of approaches ranging from traditional pacifism and human rights to international law and conscientious objection. May considers a variety of thinkers and theories, including Hugo Grotius,...
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KimStim
Pub. Date
c2011.
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English
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Using 'shock therapy' as a metaphor, the film investigates Naomi Klein's central idea of 'disaster capitalism.' When countries are jolted by catastrophic events such as war or natural disasters, they are often subjected to totally unregulated 'free market' remedies that benefit corporations at public expense.
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Greenhaven
Pub. Date
c2007.
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English
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A collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on animal experimentation discusses such issues as the rights of animals, the ethical questions surrounding the tactics of animal rights activists, and the role of animal experimentation in medical research.
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2003.
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English
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Lists recent events that identify serious flaws in American capitalism, noting the price of affluence on families and the environment, calling for a realignment of power, and sharing examples of beneficial corporate practices.
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American Management Association
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"In The 10 Laws of Trust, JetBlue chairman Joel Peterson explores how a culture of trust gives companies an edge. Consider this: What does it feel like to work for a firm where leaders and colleagues trust one another? Freed from micromanagement and rivalry, every employee contributes his or her best. Risk taking and innovation become the norm. And, as Peterson notes, "When a company has a reputation for fair dealing, its costs drop: Trust cuts the...
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Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
c2013.
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English
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Profiles the business philosophies of such market leaders as Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans, revealing how their examples reflect fundamental principles and practices that business managers can adapt to enable conscious leadership and a caring businessculture.
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PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007.
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English
Description
Film examining how efforts to profit from Hispanic American culture have contributed to the shaping of its contemporary identity. The documentary's focal point is comedian George Lopez, an icon and advocate for Hispanic Americans' move into the mainstream. Features conversations with members of the Hispanic American youth market.
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