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Galileo's daughter : a historical memoir of science, faith, and love / by Sobel, Dava.(CARDINAL)175638;

Includes bibliographical references."The son of a musician, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) tried at first to enter a monastery before engaging the skills that made him the foremost scientist of his day. Though he never left Italy, his inventions and discoveries were heralded around the world. Most sensationally, his telescopes allowed him to reveal a new reality in the heavens and to reinforce the astounding argument that the Earth moves around the Sun. For this belief, he was brought before the Holy Office of the Inquisition, accused of heresy, and forced to spend his last years under house arrest. Of Galileo's three illegitimate children, the eldest best mirrored his own brilliance, industry, and sensibility, and by virtue of these qualities became his confidante. Born Virginia in 1600, she was thirteen when Galileo placed her in a convent near him in Florence, where she took the most appropriate name of Suor Maria Celeste. Her loving support, which Galileo repaid in kind, proved to be her father's greatest source of strength throughout his most productive and tumultuous years. Her presence, through letters which Sobel has translated from their original Italian and woven into the narrative, graces her father's life now as it did then. Galileo's Daughter dramatically recolors the personality and accomplishment of a mythic figure whose seventeenth-century clash with Catholic doctrine continues to define the schism between science and religion. Moving between Galileo's grand public life and Maria Celeste's sequestered world, Sobel illuminates the Florence of the Medicis and the papal court in Rome during the pivotal era when humanity's perception of its place in the cosmos was being overturned." --1530L

Subjects: Biographies.; Personal correspondence.; Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642; Galilei, Maria Celeste, 1600-1634; Astronomers; Nuns;

Available copies: 49 / Total copies: 57

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1000 years of famous people / by Hutchings, Rachel.(CARDINAL)460036; Laver, Sarah.(CARDINAL)460037;

Includes index.

Subjects: Biographies.; Celebrities;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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Ten trips : the new reality of psychedelics / by Mitchell, Andy,(Technical writer)Author(DLC)n 94014886 ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.The more we learn about psychedelics, the less we seem to understand them. . . . In this engrossing, sometimes hilarious, always dramatic chronicle, a neuropsychologist deflates the hype, explores the limitless possibilities, and reveals a much-needed perspective about psychedelics, giving us a scientist's first-person experiment with ten different compounds in ten different settings. Once demonized and still largely illegal, psychedelic drugs are now officially a "breakthrough therapy" in treating mental illness, used to heal trauma, conquer addiction, and enhance well-being. But as Andy Mitchell reveals, this approach to psychedelics is overhyped, and most importantly, neglects what is so unusual and valuable about them: the psychedelic experience itself. In Ten Trips, Mitchell takes ten different drugs in ten diverse locations--including a neuroimaging lab in London, the Columbian Andes, Silicon Valley and his friend's basement kitchen--to document their remarkable effects. Along the way he encounters a cast of distinctive characters: scientists and gangsters, venture capitalists and philosophers, psychonauts and shamans, musicians, monks, therapists, poets, and conmen. His experience opens a doorway to psychedelics' full potential: for healing and trauma, for ecstatic one-ness and utter terror, for transcendence and corruption, for profundity and laughter. Mitchell argues that by removing psychedelics from their cultures and rituals, both indigenous and underground, we risk rejecting the expertise and the contexts which hold the key to understanding them--and from which their real benefits may derive. In the drive to standardize, control, and monetize the psychedelic experience, we may ultimately destroy what makes them potent: their ability to transform our whole perspective on mental health and reenchant us with the world. A hallucinogenic experience nearly as mind-blowing as actually taking psychedelics themselves, Ten Trips is Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind written by Hunter S. Thompson with a PhD in neuroscience--a perception-altering odyssey that will change the way we see these substances and the world.

Subjects: Hallucinogenic drugs; Psychophysiology; Mental health;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Famous Americans : a directory of museums, historic sites, and memorials / by Danilov, Victor J.(CARDINAL)140806;

Includes bibliographical references (page 405) and index.Machine generated contents note: Directory of Museums, Historic Sites, and Memorials of the "Famous" -- Actors -- Architects -- Artists -- Athletes -- Authors/Writers -- Aviators/Astronauts -- Business/Industrial/Financial Figures -- Educators -- Entertainers -- Explorers -- First Ladies -- Frontiersmen -- Journalists/Publishers -- Medical Innovators -- Military Figures -- Musicians/Singers/Composers -- Outlaws -- Patriotic Figures -- Playwrights -- Poets -- Presidents -- Public Officials/Political Figures -- Religious Leaders -- Scientists / Engineers / Inventors -- Social Activists -- Socialites -- Geographical Guide to "Famous" Sites -- Alabama -- Arizona -- Arkansas -- California -- Colorado -- Connecticut -- Delaware -- District of Columbia -- Florida -- Georgia -- Hawaii -- Idaho -- Illinois -- Indiana -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Kentucky -- Louisiana -- Maine -- Maryland -- Massachusetts -- Michigan -- Minnesota -- Mississippi -- Missouri -- Montana -- Nebraska -- New Hampshire -- New Jersey -- New Mexico -- New York -- North Carolina -- North Dakota -- Ohio -- Oklahoma -- Oregon -- Pennsylvania -- Puerto Rico -- Rhode Island -- South Carolina -- South Dakota -- Tennessee -- Texas -- Utah -- Vermont -- Virginia -- Washington -- West Virginia -- Wisconsin -- Wyoming.

Subjects: Biographies.; Directories.; Celebrities; Historic buildings; Historic sites; Memorials; Museums;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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The wonders we seek [sound recording] : thirty incredible Muslims who helped shape the world / by Faruqi, Saadia,author.(CARDINAL)497384; Mumtaz, Aneesa,author.; Ramahi, Dalia,narrator.;

In this biographical collection, authors Saadia Faruqi and Aneesa Mumtaz highlight some of the talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today.

Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Biographies.; Muslim scientists; Muslims; Islam and science; Islamic civilization;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Bedtime inspirational stories : 50 amazing Black people who changed the world / by Amber, L. A.,author.; Nissen, T. Z.,illustrator.;

Foreword -- Toussaint L'Ouverture -- Thomas L. Jennings -- Sojourner Truth -- Frederick Douglass -- Harriet Tubman -- Ida B. Wells -- Madam C.J. Walker -- Mary McLeod Bethune -- Bessie Coleman -- Hattie McDaniel -- Ralph Bunche -- Josephine Baker -- Rosa Parks -- Nelson Mandela -- James Baldwin -- Malcolm X -- Maya Angelou -- Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Chinua Achebe -- Ray Charles -- Carmen de Lavallade -- Wole Soyinka -- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf -- George Carruthers -- Edison Arantes Do Nascimento (Pele) -- Wangari Muta Maathai -- Jimi Hendrix -- Muhammad Ali -- Patricia Bath -- Bob Marley -- Shirley Ann Jackson -- Ben Carson -- Beverly Johnson -- Christopher Paul Gardner -- Oprah Winfrey -- Whoopi Goldberg -- Mae C. Jemison -- Mark E. Dean -- Michael Jackson -- Barack Obama -- Jackie Joyner-Kersee -- Michael Jordan -- Derartu Tulu -- Tegla Laroupe -- Beyoncé -- Serena Williams -- Nicki Minaj -- P.K. Subban -- Leanna Archer -- Positive affirmations.Unfortunately, in today's world, it can be a challenge to raise positive kids, as they are constantly bombarded with negative messages. More than ever, parents and teachers need to create a positive atmosphere for our children in order to help them believe in themselves. That's why we've proudly created this richly illustrated and inspiring book, Bedtime Inspirational Stories: 50 Amazing Black People Who Changed the World, which highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women and men from the 18th century to today. Some were born slaves, some grew up in poverty, and some had physical or emotional challenges. Some were born many years ago, and some are still with us. The stories in the book include those of political activists, scientists, artists, musicians, inventors, businesspeople, Nobel prize winners, and more.Black History Books for kidsEvery single one of these individuals overcame adversities and changed the world, building a way for others to live better lives. Each one worked hard and maintained self-confidence, even when others expressed doubt or said their dreams couldn't be achieved.Bedtime StoriesChildren looking for inspiration will surely find it here. This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides fifty illustrated examples of strong, independent role models, all of whom had a profound impact on the world. Personal aspirations from today's youth are also interspersed throughout the book, so that each story has its own life lesson alongside a positive message. It's never too soon to start making a difference, and these stories are exhilarating examples of power in action to make for ideal motivation.Positive AffirmationsThe book also contains fifty positive affirmations, and we encourage you to say them aloud with your child every day. Why affirmations? These positive self-statements, when repeated over time, are capable of convincing a child that the statements are true. This is a powerful way to boost their self-esteem. Why is it important for young kids to know they matter? Children can feel small and insignificant in a busy and complicated world, and begin to question their place in life. The affirmations found in this book can counteract this effect while allowing them to grow. As parents and educators, there are three important things that we can give to our children: good memories, a good education, and a sense of self-worth. Our team has created this book to help you to achieve these goals. There are no better memories than the times when we share books with our children. We hope that the positive messages and affirmations throughout this book will improve your child's self-esteem. Lastly, we should here acknowledge that every story in this book would merit a book by itself; hopefully, these snippets will inspire you and your child to learn more about each person.Books for Black ChildrenWith vivid, compelling art and quotes, this book shows its readers that no matter what obstacles may lie ahead, they should never give up on their dreams. Simply, this beautiful book is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and shape our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever. We hope that you find inspiration in these pages, whether you're a girl or a boy, a parent or a teacher! These women and men are black heroes, and they're part of our history and culture. And no matter who you are, you have a special mission on this planet.--amazon.com.

Subjects: Biographies.; African Americans; Black people;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4

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Black & Irish : legends, trailblazers and everyday heroes / by Diop, Leon,author.(CARDINAL)891149; Fitzsimons, Briana,author.(CARDINAL)891150; Louis, Jessica,illustrator.(CARDINAL)891151;

A landmark publication in Irish history; this is a celebration of Black Irish identity. Published in collaboration with the organisation of the same name, Black & Irish, who were founded in June 2020 coinciding with the Black Lives Matter movement. Actors. Athletes. Activists. Style icons. Scientists. Influencers. Entrepreneurs. Black Irish people are blazing trails in every sphere of modern life. In the first ever book about Black Irish people, we take a look at the inspirational careers, dreams and achievements of legends, trailblazers and everyday heroes, including actor Ruth Negga, soccer player Gavin Bazunu, reality tv star Dami Hope, author Emma Dabiri, record-breaking sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke and musician Phil Lynott. Within these pages, you will find both famous and unsung Black Irish people. Black and Mixed-Race people have lived in Ireland for hundreds of years, but even now the concept of being Black and Irish is still being discovered and discussed. We hope the stories of the legends, trailblazers and everyday heroes in this book will inspire young Black Irish people, and provide insight into the Black Irish experience to people from all walks of life. With stunning colour illustrations by Jessica Louis.

Subjects: Young adult literature.; Black people; Celebrities;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4

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Theremin : ether music and espionage / by Glinsky, Albert.(CARDINAL)887913;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-373) and index.Life story of the Soviet scientist whose genius introduced the world to electronic music, including the forerunner of today's synthesizer, but also masterminded spy techniques against the United States.

Subjects: Biographies.; Thérémin, Léon, 1896-1993.; Musicians; Spies; Theremin.; Electronic music;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Ammonite [videorecording] / by Jones, Gemma,actor.(CARDINAL)842544; Lee, Francis,1968 or 1969-film director.; Ronan, Saoirse,1994-actor.(CARDINAL)556262; Winslet, Kate,actor.(CARDINAL)340615; Allied Vaughn,publisher.;

Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, Fiona Shaw, Claire Rushbrook, Alec Secareanu, James Mcardle."...A passionate love story nourished by the salty sea air and the blissful absence of men; it's also a sharp reflection on how the artistic, scientific and intellectual contributions of women have been systematically written out of history."--Los Angeles Times."Francis Lee's forbidden-love story in 1840s England is vital and austere, not unlike the fossilized sea creature that gives the film its title and poignant symbol."--Toronto Star."In many ways it's a deceptively modest work, but Ammonite just floored me; I can't think of a single aspect that could be improved upon."--Hollywood Reporter.In the 1840s, acclaimed self-taught palaeontologist Mary Anning works alone on the wild English coastline. She hunts for common fossils to sell to rich tourists to support herself. When one such tourist arrives in Lyme, he entrusts Mary with the care of his young wife Charlotte, who is recuperating from a personal tragedy. Despite their differences, it is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.MPAA rating: R.DVD.

Subjects: Drama.; Biographical films.; Fiction films.; Lesbians; Women scientists;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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We are all stardust : scientists who shaped our world talk about their work, their lives, and what they still want to know / by Klein, Stefan,1965-(CARDINAL)422019;

When Stefan Klein, an acclaimed journalist, sits down to talk with 18 of the world’s leading scientists, he finds they’re driven by, above all, curiosity. When they talk about their work, they turn to what’s next, to what they still hope to discover. And they see inspiration everywhere: From the sports car that physicist Steven Weinberg says helped him on his quest for “the theory of everything” to the jazz musicians who gave psychologist Alison Gopnik new insight into raising children, they reveal how their paradigm-changing work entwines with their lives outside the lab. Interviews include Martin Rees, Richards Dawkins, V. S. Ramachandran, Jared Diamond, Jane Goodall, Steven Weinberg, Elizabeth Blackburn, Peter Singer, Nicholas Christakis, Craig Venter, Roald Hoffmann, Hannah Monyer, Vittorio Gallese, Raghavendra Gadagkar, Ernst Fehr, Walter Zieglgansberger, Sarah Hrdy, Alison Gopnik, Leonardo Da Vinci

Subjects: Interviews.; Science; Scientists;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4

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