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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"A nuanced and deeply-reported account of the collapse of Venezuela, and what it could mean for the rest of the world. Today, Venezuela is a country of perpetual crisis-a country of rolling blackouts, nearly worthless currency, uncertain supply of water and food, and extreme poverty. In the same land where oil-the largest reserve in the world-sits so close to the surface that it bubbles from the ground, where gold and other mineral resources are abundant,...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Is occasional binge drinking that much worse than drinking small amounts of alcohol each day? Considering it is a drug that has been enjoyed since the dawn of civilization, the science around alcohol is surprisingly vague and conflicting. Doctors and genetically identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken investigate the latest science and put their own bodies to the test to see how alcohol really affects us. You'll never look at a night out, or your...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: Edited and with an introduction by Roxane Gay, the New York Times bestselling and deeply beloved author of Bad Feminist and Hunger, this anthology of first-person essays tackles rape, assault, and harassment head-on. Searing and heartbreakingly candid, this provocative collection both reflects the world we live in and offers a call to arms insisting that “not that bad” must no longer be good enough. 352pp., 25K
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of "information hubris" shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate it. The author, an expert in environmental design and city planning, examines the many ways in which we measure ourselves and our world. He dissects the metrics we apply to health, worker productivity, our children's education, the quality...
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Joyce Meyer examines the nature of habits and provides guidance for listeners seeking to break bad habits. She argues that any immediate gratification gained from bad habits is outweighed by the spiritual toll they take on an individual. Here, she introduces fourteen fulfilling habits that she suggests using to replace the bad ones. She explains that by implementing the good habits, listeners will become spiritually fulfilled and will have no use...
8) On the Spot
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Language
English
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From a headless chicken to Martian radio signals, the truth about alligators in sewers to the man-made objects you can see from outer space, and what Juliet really means when she asks "wherefore art thou Romeo" to the real origin of the phrase, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
10) Max & Morty
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In this video, Morty helps Max understand about Factoring polynomials so they can determine how many pieces of fabric they need in order to construct a patchwork quilt.
15) Berenstain Bears
Series
Language
English
Description
The cubs decide to enter a road race and build a go-cart. Little Kenny thinks he isn't helping much, but he makes a big contribution when the lack of a critical part almost prevents the cubs from entering the race. Cooperation and teamwork save the day.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
This video begins the exploration of: How can I find the area, volume, or surface area of a geometric figure? We will begin by talking about nets and surface area. We will use a real world scenario to find out how much foam I need to sound proof the room I will use for my band.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Terri is tired of her husband Julian who spends more time on house projects than with the family. She wants Bryan to take on one project so they get a finished room, but also so Terri gets her husband back. Julian’s used to being the contractor and he finds it hard to keep his cool when Bryan drives the steps.
19) That's Cool
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Is it true that if an earthworm is cut in two, it will become two earthworms?
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