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The Falklands crisis : the rights and the wrongs / by Calvert, Peter.(CARDINAL)128345;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Falkland Islands War, 1982.;

What went wrong with American education, and how to make it right. by Witonski, Peter.(CARDINAL)160999;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Universities and colleges;

Aesop Lake : a novel / by Ward, Sarah(Sarah Leigh),author.(CARDINAL)794715;
"One warm May night at the town reservoir, seventeen-year-old Leda Keogh sees her boyfriend do something awful. She wants to forget it ever happened, but David needs her to be his alibi--and is willing to destroy her family if she refuses. Trapped, Leda must choose between the truth, her boyfriend, and her family."--Back cover.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Young adult fiction.; Extortion; Right and wrong; Young adult fiction.; Gay people; Friendship; Homosexuals.; Friendships.; Gay fiction.;

Beyond the grave : the right way and wrong way of leaving money to your children (and others) / by Condon, Gerald M.(CARDINAL)386348; Condon, Jeffrey L.(CARDINAL)386349;
Preventing inheritance conflicts between your children -- Protecting the inheritance from your child's potential problems -- Who says you owe your children an inheritance -- Who will hold your "problem" child's inheritance -- How will your children divide your noncash assets -- Protecting your surviving spouse's ownership and control of the "family money" -- Will your surviving spouse divert the family money from your children -- Your grandchildren -- Pets and charities -- The final triangle: you, your children, and the IRS -- Avoiding probate -- Inheritance planning and government entitlements -- The children's hour: what your children may be thinking about their inheritance.
Subjects: Estate planning; Inheritance and succession; Wills;

A most interesting problem : what Darwin's Descent of man got right and wrong about human evolution / by DeSilva, Jeremy,1976-editor.; Browne, E. J.(E. Janet),1950-writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)324336;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction / Janet Browne -- The fetus, the fish heart, and the fruit fly : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 1. The evidence of the descent of man from some lower form / Alice Roberts -- Remarkable, but not extraordinary -- the evolution of the human brain : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 2. Comparison of the mental powers of man and the lower animals / Suzana Herculano-Houzel -- The Darwinian road to morality : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 3. Comparison of the mental powers of man and the lower animals -- continued / Brian Hare -- Charles Darwin and the fossil evidence for human evolution : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 4. On the manner of development of man from some lower form / Yohannes Haile-Selassie -- A century of civilization, intelligence, and (white) nationalism : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 5. On the development of the intellectual and moral faculties during primeval and civilised times / Kristina Killgrove -- Ranking humanity among the primates : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 6. On the affinities and genealogy of man / John Hawks -- "On the races of man" : race, racism, science and hope : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 7. On the races of man / Agust©Ưn Fuentes -- Resolving the problem of sexual beauty : a reflection on Darwin's part II (chapters 8-18). Sexual selection / Michael J. Ryan -- This view of wife : a reflection on Darwin's chapters 19-20. Secondary sexual characters of man / Holly Dunsworth -- Dinner with Darwin: sharing the evidence bearing on the origin of humans : a reflection on Darwin's chapter 21. General summary and conclusion / Ann Gibbons."In 1859, Charles Darwin proposed a mechanism for biological evolution in his most famous work, On the Origin of Species. However, Origin makes little mention of humans. Despite this, Darwin thought deeply about humans and in 1871 published The Descent of Man, his influential and controversial book in which he applied evolutionary theory to humans and detailed his theory of sexual selection. February 2021 will mark the 150th anniversay of it's publication. In A Most Interesting Problem, twelve leading anthropologists, biologists, and journalists revisit The Descent. Following the same organization as the first edition of Descent - less the large section on sexual selection -- each author reviews what Darwin wrote in Descent, comparing his words to what we now know now. There are chapters on evidence for human evolution, our place in the family tree, the origins of civilization, human races, intelligence, and sex differences. An introduction by Darwin biolographer and historian Janet Browne provides context for Descent and a conclusion by Science magazine journalist Ann Gibbons looks to the future of the study of human evolution. All the chapters are written with a broad audience in mind. Ultimately, readers learn that Darwin was remarkably prophetic in some of his predictions, such as that the earliest human fossils would be discovered in Africa. But he was wrong in other areas, particularly in regards to variations between the sexes and races. Thus, A Most Interesting Problem is not so much a celebration of Darwin as it is a tribute to how science works, how scientific ideas are tested, and the role of evidence in helping structure narratives of human origins. The reader is left with a view of how far we have come in our quest for understanding human origins, biological variation, behavior, and evolution"--
Subjects: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882.; Sexual selection in animals.; Sexual dimorphism (Animals); Sex differences.; Human beings;

The reckoning / by Carroll, Michael Owen,1966-(CARDINAL)481210;
First the Earth's champions, old and new, returned to a world that thought the era of superheroes had come to a close. Then an age-old conflict of good versus evil, heroes versus villains, was renewed. And now it all comes down to one battle-the battle to end all battles. And if Quantum's prophecy proves true, it could just mean the end of the world as we know it. The new heroes' powers are getting stronger, and they're still learning how to harness them. But when one of their own turns her ability to control minds against the rest, they face something much larger than themselves, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.Lexile: 650.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Science fiction.; Battles; Good and evil; Heroes; Prophecies; Right and wrong; Superheroes; Teenagers; Women heroes;

Intuition : the sixth sense / by Reade, Clara,author.(CARDINAL)398784;
Intuition -- Danger! -- Right and wrong.420LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Intuition;

The Bible says so : what we get right (and wrong) about scripture's most controversial issues / by McClellan, Daniel O.,author;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-289) and index."Bible scholar and popular TikToker Dan McClellan confronts misconceptions about the Bible. The Bible is the world's most influential book, but do we really know what it says? Every day across social media and in homes, businesses, and public spaces, people try to cut debate short by claiming that "the Bible says so!" However, they commonly disagree about what it actually does and doesn't say, particularly when it comes to socially significant issues. For instance, does the Bible say we should be on the lookout for an antichrist associated with the number 666? Does it say women shouldn't wear revealing clothing? Does it say it's okay to hit your kids? In The Bible Say So, Dan McClellan leverages his popular "data over dogma" approach, and his years of experience in the academy and on social media, to lay out in clear and accessible ways what the data indicate the Bible does and doesn't say about issues ranging from homosexuality, abortion, and slavery to monotheism, inspiration, and even God's wife. Smart, accessible, and informative, The Bible Says So is an invaluable resource for our fractious times"--
Subjects: Introductions.; Bible; Bible; Christian life;

Pinocchio [videorecording] / by Babbitt, Art,1907-1992,animation director.; Battaglia, Aurelius,1910-1984,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)345443; Blanc, Mel,voice actor.(CARDINAL)724240; Brodie, Don,1904-2001,voice actor.; Catlett, Walter,1889-1960,voice actor.; Cottrell, William,screenwriter.; Darlington, Marion,voice actor.; Darro, Frankie,1918-1976,voice actor.; Disney, Walt,1901-1966,film producer.(CARDINAL)137786; Edwards, Cliff,1895-1971,voice actor.; Englander, Otto,screenwriter.; Ferguson, Norm,sequence director.; Harline, Leigh,composer (expression)(CARDINAL)744974; Hee, Thornton,sequence director.; Jackson, Wilfred,sequence director.(CARDINAL)434754; Jones, Dickie,1927-2014,voice actor.; Judels, Charles,1882-1969,voice actor.; Kahl, Milt,1909-1987,animation director.(CARDINAL)557417; Kimball, Ward,animation director.; Kinney, Jack,sequence director.(CARDINAL)767439; Larson, Eric,1905-1988,animation director.; Luske, Hamilton S.,film director.(CARDINAL)434755; Mercer, Jack,voice actor.; Moore, Fred,1911-1952,animation director.; Page, Patricia,voice actor.(CARDINAL)394331; Penner, Erdman,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)785599; Reitherman, Wolfgang,1909-1985,animation director.(CARDINAL)431459; Roberts, Bill,sequence director.(CARDINAL)639170; Rub, Christian,1886-1956,voice actor.; Sabo, Joseph,screenwriter.; Sears, Ted,screenwriter.; Sharpsteen, Ben,film director.; Smith, Paul J.(Paul Joseph),1906-1985,composer (expression); Smith, Webb,screenwriter.; Thomas, Frank,1912-2004,animation director.(CARDINAL)137915; Tytla, Vladimir,1904-1968,animation director.; Venable, Evelyn,1913-1993,voice actor.; Washington, Ned,1901-1976,composer (expression)(CARDINAL)433694; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Collodi, Carlo,1826-1890.Avventure di Pinocchio.(CARDINAL)731782; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.(CARDINAL)340297; RKO Radio Pictures,production company.(CARDINAL)134621; Walt Disney Pictures,production company.(CARDINAL)346896;
Sequence directors, Bill Roberts, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, T. Hee ; animation direction, Fred Moore, Franklin Thomas, Milton Kahl, Vladimir Tytla, Ward Kimball, Arthur Babbitt, Eric Larson, Woolie Reitherman ; story adaptation, Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner, Aurelius Battaglia ; character designs, Joe Grant, Albert Hurter, John P. Miller, Campbell Grant, Martin Provensen, John Walbridge ; music and lyrics, Leigh Harline, Ned Washington, Paul J. Smith ; art direction, Charles Philippi, Hugh Hennesy, Kenneth Anderson, Dick Kelsey, Kendall O'Connor, Terrell Stapp, Thor Putnam, John Hubley, McLaren Stewart, Al Zinnen ; backgrounds, Claude Coats, Merle Cox, Ed Starr, Ray Huffine ; animation, Jack Campbell [and others].Voices of: Mel Blanc, Don Brodie, Walter Catlett, Marion Darlington, Frankie Darro, Cliff Edwards, Dickie Jones, Charles Judels, Jack Mercer, Patricia Page, Christian Rub, Evelyn Venable.Woodcarver Geppetto has pets Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. He has just made a little wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Wishing upon a star before he goes to bed, Geppetto wishes that Pinocchio would become a real boy. As Geppetto sleeps, the Blue Fairy arrives and partially grants his wish. Pinocchio can come to life, but he must prove himself worthy before becoming a real boy. He will require some guidance, and Jiminy Cricket agrees to act as his conscience. After some unfortunate incidents, Pinocchio finds himself in trouble. The Blue Fairy appears. Pinocchio lies to her and his nose grows. He is forgiven, but warned not to lie again.MPAA rating: G.DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Film adaptations.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pinocchio (Fictitious character); Boys; Puppets; Right and wrong; Truthfulness and falsehood;
Home use only.

When we were ghouls : a memoir of ghost stories / by Wallen, Amy,author.(CARDINAL)480920;
Redneck arrival -- My baptism -- Under the dogonyaro tree -- Without the other -- What won't rub off -- From gypsy to socialite -- Bees and bad men -- Christmas execution -- Pine-solo -- New knees -- The vestibule -- Deer in the headlights -- Arriving at midnight -- Seeds don't grow in a hotel -- Buche de noel -- The Lima welcome wagon -- Godzilla, the witch, and the wardrobe -- Black magic and a guitar solo -- Phantom limb -- Christmas bird -- Our best imitation of gringos -- The butcher gets bigger -- Taking flight -- Tabloids and cigarettes -- Politicians in the living room -- The chicken-wire menagerie -- What I do see -- Helter skelter -- Images on a paper soul -- What remains."Plumbing the slipperiness of memory and confronting what it means to be a "good" human, Amy Wallen links the fear of loss and mortality to childhood ideas of permanence as she grapples with the fact that her parents were grave robbers"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Wallen, Amy; Wallen, Amy; Authors, American; Right and wrong.; Grave robbing.; Memory.;

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