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Ripples in Spacetime: Einstein, Gravitational Waves, and the Future of Astronomy
Govert Schilling - Belknap Press Format: Hardcover
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It has already been called the scientific breakthrough of the century: the detection of gravitational waves. Einstein predicted these tiny ripples in the fabric of spacetime nearly a hundred years ago, but they were never perceived directly until now. Decades in the making, this momentous... |
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She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement
Jodi Kantor - Penguin Press Format: Hardcover
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From the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse for the New York Times, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the thrilling untold story of their investigation and its consequences for the #MeToo movementOn October 5, 2017, the New... |
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Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class
Charles Murray - Twelve Format: Hardcover
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All people are equal but, as Human Diversity explores, all groups of people are not the same -- a fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual... |
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Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities
Steve Albrecht - ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2015. Format: Print book
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Library work is really all about people. And the inclusive, welcoming nature of the library means that all kinds of people pass through its doors. Not all difficult patrons are dangerous, but some frighten staff and other library users, which can lead to situations that are distracting,... |
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Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River
David Owen - Riverhead Books Format: Hardcover
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A brilliant, eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes The Colorado River is a crucial resource for a surprisingly large part of the United States, and every gallon that flows down it is owned or claimed by someone. David Owen traces all that water from... |
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Speed Brewing: Techniques and Recipes for Fast-Fermenting Beers, Ciders, Meads, and More
Mary Izett - Voyageur Press Format: Print book
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Enjoy a quick brew day and make Gose, Smoked Ale, Pennsylvania Swankey, Strawberry-Peppercorn Short Mead, Tart Blackberry Cider, Boozy Kombucha, Kefir Beer, Absinthola, Mauby, Tepache, and more!Homebrew tastes great, it's inexpensive to make, and it's equally fun to brew old favorites... |
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