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The science of stars : exploring matter / by Kenney, Karen Latchana,author.(CARDINAL)485362;
A new star -- What is matter? -- Small matter -- Combining elements -- Solids, gases, and liquids -- Chaotic gases -- Flowing liquids -- The extreme states -- Conservation of matter -- Changing states -- Moving gases."In this engaging title, young readers learn about the different states of matter! Atoms and molecules are explained, as are elements and the periodic table. The three main states of matter solid, liquid, gas are covered, as are the properties of each and the role of energy in their changing from one form to another. These properties are illustrated by the birth and collapse of stars. The rare states of matter plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate are introduced. Colorful infographics make measuring matter, the parts of an atom, the movement of atoms and the layers of Earth's atmosphere easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Satyendra Nath Bose and Albert Einstein are featured. A fun experiment with gas brings the science of matter to life!"--Publisher's website.580LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Constitutions.; Matter; Matter; Stars;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Gases / by Deschermeier, Charlotte.(CARDINAL)405309;
Though one of the three most common states of matter on Earth, gases, as they are most often invisible, can be tough for young students to conceptualize. This book offers clarity in the form of straightforward diagrams and easy-to-understand text. Readers will comprehend such physical science concepts as evaporation, condensation, compressibility, fluidity, and volume with ease.3456
Subjects: Gases; Matter;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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The black hole at the center of our galaxy / by Melia, Fulvio.(CARDINAL)661163;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182) and index.
Subjects: Black holes (Astronomy);
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Chemistry for dummies / by Moore, John T.,1947-(CARDINAL)484054;
A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry.
Subjects: Chemistry.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 10
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The ABA right to read handbook : fighting book bans and why it matters / by American Booksellers Association.(CARDINAL)512278;
Includes bibliographical references.A declaration of the rights of readers -- Introduction: Starting to fight back against book bans -- Playbook: Using the handbook in a hurry -- A condensed history of book bans in the US -- The ongoing book ban crisis (2021-Present): The who, what, where, why and how -- How-tos: The part-time activist's guide to fighting book bans -- Free expression organizations: Allies and starting pointsProvides a comprehensive guide to resisting the epidemic of book censorship through local organizing and engaged citizenship. Designed for the potential activist who may only have a few hours to spare each month, it identifies the causes, actors, motivations, and strategies of groups attempting to ban books across the country. It offers step-by-step guides for voting in a school board election, understanding a school board's policies, contacting elected officials, and more. It features interviews with free expression advocates and state-by-state profiles of local advocacy organizations. Finally, the content is organized into a playbook that will allow concerned readers to begin defending the right to read as soon as book bans arrive in their community.
Subjects: Freedom of speech; Prohibited books; Censorship; Academic freedom;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Solids, liquids, and gases / by Spilsbury, Richard,1963-; Spilsbury, Louise.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.What are solids, liquids, and gases? - Are all solids hard? - How do we use solids? - Are all liquids runny? - How do we use liquids? - Can solids become liquids? - How do we use heating and cooling? - Can you mix solids and liquids? - How do solids disappear in water? - What are gases? - How do we use gases? - Can liquids become gases? - How do we use evaporation? - What is condensation? - What makes water special? - What is the water cycle? - Are all solids, liquids, and gases safe?"All materials can exist in different states, but what are the differences, and how do materials change from one state to another? This book explores solids, liquids, and gases, looking at their properties and the processes involved in changing state"--From the publisher's web site.4-810004-6.4-6.S1000LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Matter; Solids; Gases; Liquids;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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HBR guide to making every meeting matter.
Preface: The condensed guide to running meetings : the 5-minute version of everything you need to know / Amy Gallo -- Section 1: Prepare -- Do you really need to hold that meeting? : a simple tool to help you decide / Elizabeth Grace Saunders -- Stop calling every conversation a "meeting" : we need a more effective vocabulary / Al Pittampalli -- If you can't say what your meeting will accomplish, you shouldn't have it : set a purpose by answering two questions / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene -- How to design an agenda for an effective meeting : a productive meeting begins here / Roger Schwarz -- The key to shorter, better meetings : a filter to help you articulate your purpose / Anthony Tjan -- The 50-minute meeting : build in time for transition / David Silverman -- The magic of 30-minute meetings : give yourself less time and you'll get more done / Peter Bregman -- Meetings need a shot clock : tackle your agenda by beating the buzzer / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene -- Are there too many people in your meeting? : probably, a rule of thumb -- Section 2: Conduct -- Before a meeting, tell your team that silence denotes agreement : speak now or forever hold your peace / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene -- Establish ground rules : set expectations for participation -- Reach group decisions during meetings : you have options for gathering input and moving forward -- The right way to cut people off in meetings : "Jellyfish!" / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene -- Dealing with people who derail meetings : having an explicit purpose will get you back on track / Roger Schwarz -- Refocus a meeting after someone interrupts : listen, validate, and redirect / Rebecca Knight -- Section 3: Participate -- Polite ways to decline a meeting invitation : preserve your time -- and the relationship / Liane Davey -- How to interject in a meeting : useful phrases to introduce ideas, disagree, and express confusion /Jodi Glickman -- Stuck in a meeting from hell? : here's what to do, don't just sit there and suffer / Melissa Raffoni -- 7 ways to stop a meeting from dragging on : break free from the silent majority / Joseph Grenny -- When your boss is terrible at leading meetings : three tactics for turning things around / Paul Axtell -- Section 4: Close and follow up -- The right way to end a meeting : with closure / Paul Axtell -- Don't end a meeting without doing these 3 things : make sure everyone's on the same page / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene -- Section 5: Specific types of meetings -- What everyone should know about running virtual meetings : just three things / Paul Axtell -- How to run a great virtual meeting : rules matter more / Keith Ferrazzi -- Conduct a meeting of people from different cultures : help them step outside their comfort zones / Rebecca Knight -- Making global meetings work : inconvenience everybody equally / June Delano -- Give your standing meetings a makeover : do away with the same old-same old / Martha Craumer -- How to do walking meetings right : boost your creative thinking and engagement / Russell Clayton, Chris Thomas, and Jack Smothers -- Stand-up meetings don't work for everybody : are they speedy or sexist, ageist, and heightest? / Bob Frisch -- Leadership summits that work : stop putting your top people to sleep / Bob Frisch and Cary Greene.Meetings. They hold such promise for moving your business forward, but they rarely deliver. We all know the steps we're supposed to take to run an effective meeting, but we seldom follow them. Why? Perhaps it just doesn't seem worth the time to pinpoint what we want to accomplish, craft an agenda, handpick participants, issue prework, and, after the meeting, send out notes summarizing key decisions and next steps. But meeting preparation and follow-up is time well spent. This guide offers practical tips to make your meetings easier to prepare for, more enjoyable to run, and more productive. In time, these steps will become so ingrained you won't be able to imagine running a meeting any other way. You'll learn how to: determine whether you even need to meet manage basic meeting prep orchestrate group decision making get the most out of web- and phone-conferencing tools cope with chronic latecomers, windbags, and other common problems turn a bad meeting around keep the momentum going with prompt meeting follow-up develop a reputation for running great meetings--Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Business meetings; Business meetings;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Hydrogen / by Rigden, John S.(CARDINAL)737177;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-270) and index.
Subjects: Hydrogen.; Science;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The complete book of home clean : tips & techniques for your home / by Hammersley, Toni,author.(CARDINAL)342400;
The follow-up to the bestselling Complete Book of Home Organization, the Complete Book of Clean is a foolproof, eco-friendly guide to cleaning your home. From establishing routines, making schedules, and DIYing green cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe and spotless—find it all here. Learn the best seasons to tackle home projects, storage solutions to simplify the process and teach even the messiest kids to clean up after themselves. This book will help you tackle every mess, stain and dust-magnet, and keep things from getting out of hand in the future—all while being friendly to the environment and keeping toxic chemicals out of your home.Whether you’re a neat freak or new to the world of homekeeping, let Toni Hammersley be your guide to establishing routines, learning techniques and mastering the best home cleaning hacks out there. Learn what needs a deep-clean and how often, how to substitute kitchen supplies for chemicals and what to do about the toughest homekeeping dilemmas. Soon you’ll find that no matter the number of pets, kids, or home traffic, maintaining a clean home can be a breeze--AMAZON.
Subjects: House cleaning.; Housekeeping.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 10
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Renovating old houses : bringing new life to vintage homes / by Nash, George,1949-author.(CARDINAL)722867;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-405) and index.
Subjects: Dwellings; Dwellings;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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