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Architecture and geometry in the age of the Baroque / by Hersey, George L.(CARDINAL)167324;: Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-266) and index.; Subjects: Architecture, Baroque; Architecture; Architecture; Architectural design; Geometry in architecture;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
5000 years of glass / by Rogers, Frances,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)761753; Beard, Alice,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)725410;: Subjects: Glass manufacture; Glassware;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
The infinity of lists / by Eco, Umberto.(CARDINAL)139063; Musée du Louvre.(CARDINAL)150431;: Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-407) and indexes.The shield and its form -- The list and the catalogue -- The visual list -- The ineffable -- Lists of things -- Lists of places -- There are lists and lists -- Exchanges between list and form -- The rhetoric of enumeration -- Lists of mirabilia -- Collections and treasures -- The Wunderkammer -- Definition by list of properties versus definition by essence -- The Aristotelian telescope -- Excess, from Rabelais onwards -- Coherent excess -- Chaotic enumeration -- Mass-media lists -- Lists of vertigos -- Exchanges between practical and poetic lists -- A non-normal list.Reflections on how the idea of catalogs has changed over the centuries and how, from one period to another, it has expressed the spirit of the times. Companion to the author's History of beauty and On ugliness.; Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Aesthetics; Arts; Catalogs; Lists;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Unlocking the Moon's secrets : from Galileo to giant impact / by Powell, James Lawrence,1936-Author(DLC)n 94110787 ;: Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-4142) and index.The Moon is the most viewed object in the sky, the Sun being too bright to look at directly and the planets too far away. The Greeks deduced everything that could be learned about the Moon using only the naked eye, including that it has no light of its own but reflects that of the Sun. They understood the cause of eclipses and used the Earth's shadow on the Moon to conclude that our planet is a sphere and to calculate the size of both the Moon and the Earth. The invention of the telescope some two millennia later offered the opportunity for much greater understanding, but the early observers became sidetracked onto a dead end: First, they fooled themselves into believing that they saw evidence of life on the Moon, even the works of a civilization. Second, they became convinced that the craters of the Moon were volcanoes like those we have on the Earth. These wrong-headed beliefs took centuries to dispel. The origin of the Moon itself has proven an even more difficult question, but scientists have now closed in on the answer. They find that our placid and seemingly unchanging Moon was born in colossal violence as a planet the size of Mars crashed into the primordial Earth and flung off a blob that solidified to become our heavenly companion. Unlocking the Moon's Secrets follows these developments to show how science evolves, complete with misunderstandings, contentious arguments, difficult to relinquish assumptions, and shifting views as new facts come to light. Thanks to the work of generations of determined scientists, we understand our Moon, at last.; Subjects: Lunar geology.; Lunar geography.; Lunar craters.;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
All the beloved ghosts : stories / by MacLeod, Alison,1964-author.(CARDINAL)684936;: "A woman emerging from mourning spends her savings on a fur coat, a coat she will wear to a dance that will change her life. A professor of cardiovascular physiology lingers on the cusp of consciousness as he waits for his new heart to be delivered, still beating, from another body--and is carried on a tidal wave of memories to an attic room half a century ago. Visiting Sylvia Plath's grave in Yorkshire, the author imagines a conversation with the poet, a fellow North American who settled in grey England. She reflects on the treasured photograph of Princess Diana she took as a teenager, one of a multitude taken during a life cut short. And at Charleston, Angelica Garnett, child of the Bloomsbury group, is overpowered by echoes of the past; by all the beloved ghosts that spring to life before her eyes. MacLeod's characters hover on the border of life and death, where memory is most vivid and the present most elusive. Moving from the London riots of 2011 to 1920s Nova Scotia, from Oscar Wilde's grave to the Brighton Pier, these exquisitely formed stories capture the small tragedies and profound truths of existence."--Amazon.com; Subjects: Short stories.; Short stories, English.;; Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2; unAPI
They laughed at Galileo: how the great inventors proved their critics wrong/ by Jack, Albert.(CARDINAL)475770;: Science and technology The radio ; The telescope, and why they laughed at Galileo ; Air conditioning: the King of Cool ; the robotic arm ; The X-ray is a hoax ; The telephone is a meaningless toy ; Computers: who needs them ; The jet engine ; Satellite communications ; Microwave ovens ; The fireman's safety hood ; The parachute ; Ancient inventions we still use everyday ; Archimedes (287-212 BC) ; Hoisted by their own petard: inventors killed by their creations --Food The potato ; Worcestershire sauce: who were Mr Lea and Mr Perrins -- Who is on the menu (Culinary inventions) -- Popular culture The hula hoop ; The record executive who might have kicked himself to death ; That's a terrible idea for a book ; More authors who suffered brutal rejections ; Superstars who were told not to give up their day jobs ; Monopoly ; The Pet Rock ; Billy Bob's teeth ; the Grand Canyon ; The yo-yo ; Blockbuster films initially rejected as terrible ideas -- Glorious Failures Thomas Edison ; Sigmund Freud ; Winston Churchill ; Abraham Lincoln ; Socrates ; Henry Ford ; Walt Disney ; Frederick W. Smith ; Frank Winfield Woolworth -- Business and Industry Crude oil ; Clinton's ditch ; Unzipped: the true story of the zipper ; The bra ; It was a close shave ; Kitty litter ; Ballpoint pen, What's that, then -- The railway networks ; The horseless carriage ; Velcro ; E-commerce: the world at your fingertips ; The Post-it Note: the accidental billion-dollar invention ; Vulcanized rubber: Charles Goodyear ; Black and Decker Workmate: "You will sell about a dozen of these" ; The barcode ; The tin can ; Going underground: You want to run steam trains where --Accidental inventions Saccharin ; Popsicles ; Viagra ; Coca-Cola ; The hamburger: from a German snack to American icon ; Safety glass ; Penicillin --Suppressed Inventions, true or urban legend the rifle beam ; The light bulb ; Cold fusion ; The Chronovisor ; Wardenclyffe Tower ; The Cloudbuster ; The anti-gravity device ; The EV1 ; The water fuel cell ; The implosion generator ; Project XA -- Ridiculous inventions you wish you had invented Spanx ; The snuggie ; The plastic wishbone ; The HeadOn ; Billy Big Mouth Bass ; The Beanie Baby ; Tamagochi ; iFart ; Yellow smiley faces ; The Wacky Wall Walker ; The Slinky ; The million-dollar homepage -- Eponymous Inventions Maxim gun ; The leotard ; The Jacuzzi ; The guillotine ; The Davy lamp ; Shrapnel: maximum damage ; The diesel engine.A humorous and reflective look at one thousand years of the development of humankind: those who dreamt, those who taught, those who opposed, and those who, ultimately, did. Each and every one of our inventions and discoveries was first envisioned and then developed by a single person, or a handful of people, who dreamt of the seemingly impossible. Each of these inventions has had a profound effect on the course of human history, and each one was rejected, resisted, and ridiculed in its day. Ultimately, the innovators who brought these into existence provided invaluable contributions to science and the culture of humankind.; Subjects: Biographies.; Anecdotes.; Inventors; Inventors; Inventors.;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Sticky songs : Singable science lessons. by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268; SchoolMedia, Inc.;: Adaptation: Safari Froggy shows students how animals have the fascinating ability to meet challenges in their surroundings through learned adaptations like finding water and learning how to stay well fed in desolate conditions. The physical adaptation of camouflage, that protects them from predators, is also defined.Animal features and their functions: Set to a familiar tune, these fun lyrics describe some of the many different animal features. Cute and cuddly animals capture students' attention and visually reinforce the lyrics. Featuring a singalong and karaoke section.Communicate: We didn't always have the internet! Students will learn how people used to communicate back before we had telephones, internet, and even electricity. A classic telephone leads this song by informing students about codes people would create and use with smoke, light, and sound signals.Conserve and don't pollute: Who better to stress the importance of reusing and recycling resources than Reese, the recycling bin? Reese will emphasize the point that it is our responsibility to recycle, and urge students to take action in order to prevent pollution and keep our planet clean.Energy (Sources): Our planet has a limited amount of fossil fuels, and Barry the Battery is here to teach students about the different kinds of energy resources we have. Students will learn of the importance of finding new, renewable energy sources, such as wind, water, and solar, that we can transfer into electricity.How plats grow: Come learn about the growth development of plants with none other than a flower herself, Miss Daisy! Students will be guided through the process of photosynthesis, aided by beautiful visuals of the natural world.Light: Watch the light shine and be blocked by objects, as we explore light energy. Bulbina the lightbulb will teach students how some objects reflect light, while others simply block or absorb it, depending on the type of object that it strikes.Magnets are magnificent: Get ready to learn about the effects of magnetic force! Aided by unique stop action visuals and magnetic fun, students will see how magnets can pull together, or push each other away depending on their poles.Mixtures: Mix it up with Funnel and learn what happens when you combine different kinds of solids and liquids. Accompanied by visuals, students will see how some solids dissolve in liquids, while some just don't mix together at all!Moving things: Sing alongside a rockstar as she teaches students how the force of gravity affects the movement of matter. We are encouraged to observe objects in motion, recording various factors such as friction, force and speed.Our home in space: Singing puppets, colorful graphics, and NASA footage come together to teach students about the familiar sights in our sky. Learn about the importance of the sun, some characteristics of the Earth, what causes day and night and the change of seasons, and how the moon moves. Lastly, see the importance of telescopes in revealing the mysteries of our solar system.Properties of matter: Colorful animations and fun, upbeat music engage students as they learn about the three states of matter: solid, liquid, gas. Vocabulary rich lyrics teach students how the particles in a solid, liquid, or a gas move.Properties: This toe tapping tune is lead by Hank the magnifying glass, teaching students how to observe and compare objects based on their properties. Hank encourages sorting objects based on similar, observable properties such as its color, weight, size, shape, and more!Ready for whatever comes: A stormy cloud and ecstatic lightning strike sing about what it takes to prepare yourself for all kinds of weather conditions. Basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and proper clothing are emphasized to encourage students to think about how they might prepare themselves for severe weather conditions.Sinking and floating: Wade into the waters and find out what kinds of objects sink and what kinds of objects float with the help of a quirky scientist. Factors such as density, mass, and gravity are introduced as they relate to buoyancy.Sound: This catchy tune encourages students to listen to their surroundings. A friendly guitar amp sings about the strength of sound vibrations, teaching students the stronger the vibration, the louder the sound will be. The importance of distance from the source of sound is explained.Stop and think about water: Arthur the water bottle reminds students all humans must have fresh water, and cannot drink salt water with the help of visuals of bodies of fresh and saltwater. He reinforces the fact that there's much more salt water on the earth than fresh water, and we must learn to conserve and use our water supply wisely!The ecosystem song: Miss Daisy is back again to teach students about the different kinds of ecosystems and their importance in being connected. With the aid of the sun himself, students will learn that although there are many ecosystems that differ from one another, they all need each other in order to thrive!The rock song: Get ready to rock out with this "rock" band while students learn how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are formed. Then slow it down as our singers, Graphite, Quartz, and Mica croon about their properties in this ballad. After the encore, beautiful images reinforce the rockin' vocabulary.There's math behind each map: Hop aboard 'yer ship, mates, and set sail with an ecstatic crew teaching students all about maps and how to read them! A singing treasure map mentions the legend and how to read it correctly to figure out the distance between two points on a map.Think like a scientist: Sing along with this exciting song about the scientific explanation. Memorable lyrics and energizing music teach the process, while student and adult scientists demonstrate ways to develop a claim, gather evidence, and apply reasoning. The program is played through a second time with Karaoke style words to assist kids in singing along.This is our world: Engaging animations and satellite footage transport students out of the atmosphere to view the Earth spinning in space. Colorful photography showcase children from all over the world enjoying our beautiful planet.Weathering and erosion: Let Rockin' Rocky take you away on an adventure around the world as we learn about how mother nature erodes and weathers away the environment around us to form what we know as Earth today! Rocky raps about how rocks and minerals can be removed and redeposited in a different place by water, wind, and ice.Ages 5-7.Grades K-2.; Subjects: Educational films.; Children's films.; Science; Children's songs; Earth sciences; Life sciences; Physical sciences;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Standing with Standing Rock : voices from the #NoDAPL movement / by Estes, Nick,editor.(CARDINAL)805404; Dhillon, Jaskiran,1974-editor.;: Includes bibliographical references and index.Contributors: David Archambault II, Natalie Avalos, Tomoki Mari Birkett, Vanessa Bowen, Alleen Brown, Kevin Bruyneel, D.T. Cochrane, Michelle L. Cook, Deborah Cowen, Andrew Curley, Martin Danyluk, Jaskiran Dhillon, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Elizabeth Ellis, Nick Estes, Marcella Gilbert, Sandy Grande, Jaida Grey Eagle, Craig Howe, Elise Hunchuck, Michelle Latimer, Layli Long Soldier, David Uahikeaikalei'ohu Maile, Jason Mancini, Sarah Sunshine Manning, Katie Mazer, Teresa Montoya, Christopher Newell, The NYC Stands with Standing Rock Collective, Jeffrey Ostler, Will Parrish, Shiri Pasternak, endawnis Spears, Alice Speri, Anne Spice, Kim TallBear, Mark L. Tilsen, Edward Valandra, Joel Waters, Tyler Young."Amid the Standing Rock movement to protect the land and the water that millions depend on for life, the Oceti Sakowin (the Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people) reunited. Through poetry and prose, essays, photography, interviews, and polemical interventions, the contributors reflect on Indigenous history and politics and on the movement's significance. Their work challenges our understanding of colonial history not simply as 'lessons learned' but as essential guideposts for activism"--; Subjects: Indian activists; Indians of North America; Petroleum pipelines; Environmental justice;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
Ancient aliens. [videorecording] / by Clotworthy, Robert.;: Disc 1: Aliens B.C. -- NASA's secret agenda -- Aliens and robots -- Dark forces -- The alien evolution. Disc 2: The other earth -- Creatures of the deep -- Circles from the sky -- The alien wars -- The forbidden zones.Narrator, Robert Clotworthy.This season of ANCIENT ALIENS® travels the universe across an expanse of tens of thousands of years to the present day as we investigate the possibilities and probabilities of life beyond Earth. We look at the unexplainable enormous man-made caves, structures, crop circles containing encrypted messages, and complex mathematical and astronomical equations perplexing our leading scientists. Experts have found thousands of strange drawings of beings with blue skin, multi-limbed humanoids, and more. Could many of these beings depicted throughout the world and across time actually reflect extraterrestrial visitors? Since the launch of NASA's Kepler space telescope in 2009, scientists have identified thousands of planets capable of life. Is it possible that this discovery finally answers the age-old question: ''Are we alone in the universe?''DVD; Dolby Digital, stereo.; Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Civilization, Ancient |x Extraterrestrial influences.; Extraterrestrial beings.; Human-alien encounters.; Life on other planets.; Unidentified flying objects.;; Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3; unAPI

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