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Evolution on trial : from the Scopes "monkey" case to Inherit the Wind / by Kowalski, Kathiann M.,1955-(CARDINAL)269722;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-109) and index.On the seventh day -- In the beginning -- A road paved with good intentions -- Brought to trial -- The consequences -- Inherit the Wind -- Judgment."Discusses the Scopes "monkey" trial that put evolution on trial in 1925, including the key figures in the court case, the final judgment, and the debate over teaching evolution in U.S. schools"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Scopes, John Thomas; Evolution (Biology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Judgment calls / by Burke, Alafair,author.(CARDINAL)350661;
A seemingly simple assault case spirals into a complex web of violence and deception in this bold debut thrillerDeputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid walks into her office in Portland{146}s Drug and Vice Division one Monday morning to find three police officers waiting for her. A thirteen-year-old girl has been brutally attacked and left for dead on the city{146}s outskirts. Given the lack of evidence, most lawyers would settle for an assault charge Samantha, unnerved by the viciousness of the crime, decides to go for attempted murder. But as she prepares for the trial, she uncovers a dangerous trail leading to a high-profile death penalty case, a prostitution ring of underage girls, and a possible serial killer. And she finds her judgment{151}not only in matters of the law but in her personal life{151}called into question.In Samantha Kincaid, Alafair Burke has created a complex, appealing character{151}a woman consumed by a sense of justice, who is also tough enough to take on a man{146}s world. Seamlessly juxtaposing courtroom scenes with those of criminal investigation, Judgment Calls reveals not only an insider{146}s knowledge of the criminal justice system but a fresh new voice in the world of crime writing.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Legal fiction (Literature); Public prosecutors; Teenage girls; Teenage prostitution; Women lawyers.; Women lawyers;
Available copies: 45 / Total copies: 54
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Mao Zedong's China / by Gay, Kathlyn.(CARDINAL)509053;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-155) and index."Hail the victory" -- From dynasties to a republic -- Mao's rise to power -- Creating the People's Republic -- Millions of deaths -- Life under Mao's dictatorship -- Power struggles and deaths -- Post-Mao turmoil and judgments.Discusses Mao Zedong's rise to power in China and what life was like under his rule.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Death and the underworld / by Wyly, Michael J.,1970-(CARDINAL)663573;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Egypt (3300 B.C.-500 B.C.) : truth and judgment -- Ancient Greece (13th century B.C. to 1st century B.C.) : mortal death and immortal imprisonment -- Celtic (1200 B.C. to 600 A.D.) : the fairiefolk of the afterlife -- Aztecs (1250-1521 A.D.) : death, sacrifice, and creation -- Natives of North America : in death as in life -- Myths of tribal Africa : escaping death.Accelerated Reader ARLexile not available
Subjects: Death;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How many mice make an elephant? : and other big questions about size and distance / by Turner, Tracey,author.(CARDINAL)424101; Poskitt, Kjartan,author.(CARDINAL)746067; Cushley, Aaron,illustrator.(CARDINAL)803413;
Say hello to big numbers -- How many. Mice make an elephant? ; Flights of stairs to the top of Mount Everest? ; Swimming pools in the ocean? ; Giraffes make the tallest skyscraper? ; Sandboxes in the Sahara Desert? ; High jumps to the moon? ; Kangaroo hops to cross Australia? ; Ice cubes make an iceberg? ; Christmas trees make a Coast Redwood? ; Planet Earths fit inside the Sun? ; Soccer balls fill the world's biggest stadium? ; Microraptors make a titanosaur? ; Central Parks make the Amazon Rain Forest? ; Astronauts fit inside the International Space Station? ; Goldfish make a blue whale? ; Soccer fields to cover planet Earth? -- Jetpack journeys -- Measuring in metric."How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit inside the Sun?" The math and logic behind each comparison is explained clearly and simply."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Picture books.; Measurement; Size judgment; Size perception; Distances; Mathematics;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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How big is it? : a big book all about bigness / by Hillman, Ben,1957-author.(CARDINAL)752682;
Giant squid: Lengthy leggy leviathan -- Olympus mons: Biggest volcano in the solar system -- Reticulated python: Longest snake -- Quetzalcoatlus: Biggest animal that ever flew -- Great pyramid at Giza: Wonder of the ancient world -- Goliath bird-eating spider: Biggest, creepiest arachnid -- Tsunami: Highest wave -- Polar bear: Biggest living carnivore -- Dragonfly of the carboniferous: Biggest flying insect -- Ice age glacier: Gigantic ice sheet -- Airship: Biggest flying machine -- Dinosaur-killing asteriod: Giant rock from outer space -- Egg of the elephant bird: Largest egg in history -- Redwood: Tallest living thing -- Akula (shark) submarine: Biggest diving machine -- Giraffe: Tallest living animal -- Arecibo radio telescope: Biggest dish -- Diamond: Too big for your finger -- Valles Marineris: Biggest crack in the solar system -- Flower: Biggest, weirdest flower -- Eta Carinae: Enormous star -- Googol: Extremely gigantic humongous insanely large number.1000LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Size perception; Size judgment;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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Michelangelo's world / by Lewis, J. Patrick.(CARDINAL)752593; Michelangelo Buonarroti,1475-1564.(CARDINAL)156670;
Includes bibliographical references (page 40.Michelangelo's birth (March 6, 1475) -- Years of youth (1485-1495) -- Who was Michelangelo? -- On friendship -- Bonfire of the vanities (1497) -- The Pietá (1498-1500) -- The David (1501-1504) -- The Doni Tondo (c. 1504) -- The Sistine ceiling (1508-1512) -- Painting on high (1508-1512) -- Moses (c. 1513-1516) -- On love -- Last Judgment (1536-1541) -- St. Peter's (1546-1564) -- Michelangelo's death (February 18, 1564).Introduces Michelangelo's life, character, and most important works of art throught illustrations and text in prose and verse.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564; Artists; Artists;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Confronting suicide / by Currie-McGhee, Leanne,1971-author(CARDINAL)462478;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Thoughts on suicide -- The ripple effect -- Pulled back from the brink -- Reaching out for help -- What science says about risk factors -- Recognizing the warning signs -- Journeys to health and healing -- Transforming inner turmoil to help others."Suicide is a growing crisis in the United States, particularly among young people. One of the biggest barriers to addressing youth suicide among all groups is the stigma surrounding mental health. Many teens feel ashamed to admit they are struggling, fearing judgment by others"-- Provided by publisher.Ages 14-18
Subjects: Teenagers; Suicide; Suicide;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Final judgment / by Clark, Marcia,author.(CARDINAL)345351;
"A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend's past in this novel of high-risk suspense by bestselling author Marcia Clark. When it comes to relationships and self-preservation, defense attorney Samantha Brinkman has always been cut and run. But it's different with her new lover, Niko, an ambitious and globally famous entrepreneur. Sam is putting her faith in him. She has to. He's also her new client-a suspect in the murder of an investor whose shady dealings turned Niko's good life upside down. He had the motive: revenge. As did many others who banked a fortune on the wrong man. That's a point in Niko's favor. So is his alibi for the day of the slaying. Until that alibi mysteriously disappears. As Sam's feverish search for another viable killer begins, the investigation only leads deeper into Niko's past and its secrets. From the darkest suspicions to final judgment, fighting for Niko is Sam's job. To do it, she must risk everything on a man who could make all her worst fears come true."--Publisher description.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction.; Legal fiction (Literature); Criminal defense lawyers; Women lawyers; Murder;
Available copies: 30 / Total copies: 33
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Bruce & Stan's pocket guide to Islam / by Bickel, Bruce,1952-author.(CARDINAL)639408; Jantz, Stan,1952-author.(CARDINAL)639409;
Finding your religion: What you believe really matters -- All about Allah: is "God" by another name the same? -- Holy book comparison: Are the Bible and the Qur'an equally reliable? -- Who are those guys?: The significance of Muhammad and Jesus -- Sin and salvation: You can't have one without the other -- Death & beyond: Judgment & eternity in the afterlife -- Sharing your faith: God's good news is for everyone.Let Bruce & Stan give you an overview of what the religion of Islam is all about. With the basic knowledge, you'll have the confidence to discuss spiritual matters with muslims.
Subjects: Islam; Islam; Christianity and other religions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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