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Avatar : a confidential report on the biological and social history of Pandora
Maria Wilhelm & Dirk Mathison.
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xvii, 203 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
A field guide to Pandora-the mesmerizing world of James Cameron's Avatar.Four years in the making-and 15 years since its conception-Avatar is a live action film with a new generation of special effects, delivering a fully immersive cinematic experience of a new kind, where the revolutionary technology invented to make the film disappears into the emotion of the characters and the sweep of the story.In Avatar: A Confidential Report on the Biological and Social History of Pandora we are introduced to Pandora-a pristine and beautiful moon in a distant solar system-its exotic ecosystems, and the indigenous race called the Na'vi. By piecing together photographs, scientific field notes, and research data, citizens on Earth have collected the information in this field guide as a way to highlight the lessons Pandora can teach the people of Earth, who have struggled to survive as their planet's critical resources are depleted.Though Pandora has proven to be an exceedingly profitable source of natural resources, the environment-from its gravity-defying floating mountains to the small but venomous hellfire wasps and the gigantic carnivorous thanator-poses continual dangers to RDA. Catalogued with unparalleled precision and access, this field guide provides highly detailed descriptions of the unique creatures and plants found on Pandora, the culture, language, and physiology of the native population, as well as RDA technology and weapons.Eager to save the Earth, the activists have culled this information in hopes to expose the corporate greed and disregard for the native inhabitants and their environment that governs RDA's presence on the foreign moon.This is the evidence in their case to save Pandora-and themselves.
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Berlin step by step.
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v. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm + folded maps.
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Brangelina
Ian Halperin
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271 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
"In his latest book, Brangelina, #1 New York Times bestselling author and journalist Ian Halperin reveals how the superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and their Hollywood spin-machine handlers have successfully manipulated the public into believing a glamorous fairytale that bears little resemblance to the reality of the pair's life together..."--Dust jacket.
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A brief history of Mexico
Lynn V. Foster.
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xii, 324 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
A close look at the people who changed history and the events that led to democracy in Mexico.
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Building bone vitality : a revolutionary diet plan to prevent bone loss and reverse osteoporosis
Amy Joy Lanou, Michael Castleman.
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xi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Lanou (health and wellness, U. of North Carolina) and American health journalist Castleman present concerned general readers with an alternative perspective on bone density and osteoporosis. Based on clinical studies and current medical information, they argue that diets rich in animal protein, including meat and dairy, add acid to the blood which actually contributes to bone loss. The solution lies in a combination of daily walking and a low-acid diet consisting mainly of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and soy products; sample menus and recipes are included in the text. The authors also provide information on other risk factors for osteoporosis and what individuals can do about them. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Michael Haag.
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368 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Discover three sides of ancient, modern, exciting Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars, Islamic monuments, shining skyscrapers and awesome pyramids; Luxor's astonishing wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; dreamy, relaxed, timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simel and other monuments of Nubia recued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. With comprehensive listings and an entertaining narrative, this guide introduces three outstanding cities to the independent tourist.
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The cathedral of the world : a universalist theology
Forrest Church.
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xvii, 193 p. ; 23 cm.
In the spring of 2008, Forrest Church wrote what he believed would be his final work,Love & Death.But when an experimental cancer treatment gave him a temporary new lease on life, Church saw he had a chance to tie up the one loose end in his remarkable oeuvre: his vocation as a liberal theologian.The Cathedral of the Worldoffers the culmination of a lifetime of thought and lived theology from one who has been called the leading universalist philosopher of his generation. Here Church draws from the entire span of his life’s work to hammer out a clear statement of his universalist theology, gathering his thoughts on religion, faith, and God in a single volume and definitively framing his theological teachings.After opening with a liberal interpretation of the divine, Churchcompellingly argues that our country was founded on universalist principles, laying out a firm grounding for his theology. Providing a taste of universalism in action, Church’s faith next becomes the inspiration and support for a lifetime of communitynbsp;activism and social justice. Bringing the arc to an end is a systematic unpacking of Church’s theology—the universalist good news that beats near the heart of almost every faith tradition.In a society in which religion has been hijacked by the religious right and ridiculed by the secular left, Forrest Church givesnewvoice to the power of liberal religion, openhearted and open-minded, humble and awestruck. In answer to the divisive global trend toward competing fundamentalisms and the dangerous spread of neighborly hate, Church invites all seekers to enter the Cathedral of the World, where there are many windows but only one light.
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The cello suites : J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the search for a Baroque masterpiece
Eric Siblin.
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319 p. ; 22 cm.
A former pop critic for the Montreal Gazette hears Bach's Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello and falls in love. My nonfiction favorite, not just because I worship Bach; personal chronicles of encountering music, like Noah Adams's Piano Lessons, have proven irresistible.
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Check-raising the devil
Mike Matusow with Amy Calistri and Tim Lavalli.
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267 p. ; 24 cm.
A breathtaking, true-life roller coaster ride from Matusow's humble beginnings in a trailer park to a rock and roll lifestyle full of hot women, sex, wild drug-filled parties and million-dollar wins and losses. In this revealing and tumultuous autobiography, the combustible Matusow holds nothing back. You'll get a mouthful of the man behind the infamous Matusow Meltdowns seen on national TV.
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Chief culture officer : how to create a living, breathing corporation
Grant McCracken.
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262 p. ; 22 cm.
Grant McCracken, an anthropologist who now trains some of the world's biggest companies and consulting firms, argues that the American corporation needs a new professional--a Chief Culture Officer--who would keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary cultural trends while developing a systematic understanding of the deep waves of culture in America and the world.
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Cleaving : a story of marriage, meat, and obsession
Julie Powell.
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307 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Her marriage challenged by an insane, irresistible love affair, Julie decides to leave town and immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery.
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The collaborative habit : life lessons for working together
Twyla Tharp.
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147 p. ; 24 cm.
In a career that has spanned four decades, choreographer Twyla Tharp has collaborated with great musicians, designers, thousands of dancers, and almost a hundred companies. She's experienced the thrill of shared achievement and has seen what happens when group efforts fizzle. Her professional life has been--and continues to be--one collaboration after another. In this practical sequel to her Creative Habit, Tharp explains why collaboration is important to her, and can be for you. She shows how to recognize good candidates for partnership and how to build one successfully, and analyzes dysfunctional collaborations. Tharp sees collaboration as a daily practice, and her book is rich in examples from her career--and she suggests that the lessons you learn by working together professionally can help you in your personal relationships.--From publisher description.
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