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Toronto disasters

Horibe, Kathlyn


"History/Human interest".
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Solar houses for a cold climate : a detailed study of 26 solar heated houses / written by Dean Carriere : photographed by Fraser Day

Carriere, Dean


Includes index and bibliography.
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"Un Été, un enfant."


Collection de nouvelles canadiennes-française.
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The sinking of the Titanic

Doeden, Matt



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Shock factor :American snipers in the War on Terror

Coughlin, Jack,


A retired marine sniper and an award-winning journalist present an insider's assessment of America's sniper force to challenge popular misconceptions and pay tribute to the snipers who made pivotal contributions during the War on Terror. --Publisher's description. Guardians -- Messengers of death -- Special operations. Night assault ; Al Shatan ; The playground of snipers ; The pigeon flipper ; The bull's horns ; Sniper with a rocket launcher ; The gauntlet ; Payback ; Under watchful eyes ; The kill or capture Christmas ; The face of victory ; Al-Qaida's graveyard -- Front lines. The artist ; Ain't dyin' tonight ; The 440 ; The thousand-yard shot -- Observations and uprisings. Origins ; Yellow shirt ; Where shades of gray are found ; The lifesavers ; Off .
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A retired marine sniper and an award-winning journalist present an insider's assessment of America's sniper force to challenge popular misconceptions and pay tribute to the snipers who made pivotal contributions during the War on Terror. --Publisher's description. Guardians -- Messengers of death -- Special operations. Night assault ; Al Shatan ; The playground of snipers ; The pigeon flipper ; The bull's horns ; Sniper with a rocket launcher ; The gauntlet ; Payback ; Under watchful eyes ; The kill or capture Christmas ; The face of victory ; Al-Qaida's graveyard -- Front lines. The artist ; Ain't dyin' tonight ; The 440 ; The thousand-yard shot -- Observations and uprisings. Origins ; Yellow shirt ; Where shades of gray are found ; The lifesavers ; Off .

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Exoplanets :Worlds Beyond Our Solar System

Kenney, Karen Latchana.


"An icy planet resembling Hoth orbits a sunlike star near the center of the Milky Way. A gaseous planet just like Tatooine orbits not one star but two. You might know Hoth and Tatooine from Star Wars movies, but these planets are far from science fiction. They are real planets orbiting in real solar systems trillions of miles from Earth. Until the mid-1990s, scientists only guessed that the universe held exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. But using advanced physics and powerful optical and radio telescopes, scientists have since identified more than three thousand exoplanets. This work has revealed some fascinating worlds, including a planet that oozes lava-like fluids, a planet that glows bright pink, and one very large planet that's as light as cork. Even more fascinating, scientists think that some exoplanets might contain life. Many orbit in what's called the Goldilocks zone, a region around a star that's not too hot or too cold for liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth and maybe for life on other planets. This book examines exoplanets, the possibilities for life beyond Earth, and the cutting-edge technologies scientists use to search for and learn about distant worlds. "
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"An icy planet resembling Hoth orbits a sunlike star near the center of the Milky Way. A gaseous planet just like Tatooine orbits not one star but two. You might know Hoth and Tatooine from Star Wars movies, but these planets are far from science fiction. They are real planets orbiting in real solar systems trillions of miles from Earth. Until the mid-1990s, scientists only guessed that the universe held exoplanets, or planets beyond our solar system. But using advanced physics and powerful optical and radio telescopes, scientists have since identified more than three thousand exoplanets. This work has revealed some fascinating worlds, including a planet that oozes lava-like fluids, a planet that glows bright pink, and one very large planet that's as light as cork. Even more fascinating, scientists think that some exoplanets might contain life. Many orbit in what's called the Goldilocks zone, a region around a star that's not too hot or too cold for liquid water, a key ingredient for life on Earth and maybe for life on other planets. This book examines exoplanets, the possibilities for life beyond Earth, and the cutting-edge technologies scientists use to search for and learn about distant worlds. "

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Keeper

Chance, Kim,


Sixteen-year-old bookworm Lainey Styles discovers she is a Keeper--a witch with the exclusive ability to unlock and wield a powerful spell book that has since been stolen by a malevolent wizard--but with the help of some friends Lainey attempts to steal it back.
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Four Past Midnight

King, Stephen,


"Four novellas: The Langoliers; Secret Window, Secret Garden; The Library Policeman; The Sun Dog" Straight up midnight: an introductory note -- The Langoliers -- Secret window, secret garden -- The library policeman -- The sun dog.
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Then She Was Gone

Jewell, Lisa,


"Ten years after her teenage daughter disappears, a woman crosses paths with a charming single father whose young child feels eerily familiar, in this evocative, suspenseful drama from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell--perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Liane Moriarty. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she was gone. Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It's been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie's case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a cafe, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, s.
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"Ten years after her teenage daughter disappears, a woman crosses paths with a charming single father whose young child feels eerily familiar, in this evocative, suspenseful drama from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell--perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Liane Moriarty. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she was gone. Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It's been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie's case was unearthed. So when she meets an unexpectedly charming man in a cafe, no one is more surprised than Laurel at how quickly their flirtation develops into something deeper. Before she knows it, s.

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Frozen Tides

Rhodes, Morgan,


"Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne." Canadian Author.
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Akin

Donoghue, Emma,


"Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in the South of France. He is days away from his first visit back to Nice since he was a child, bringing with him a handful of puzzling photos he's discovered from his mother's wartime years. But he receives a call from social services: Noah is the closest available relative of an eleven-year-old great-nephew he's never met, who urgently needs someone to look after him. Out of a feeling of obligation, Noah agrees to take Michael along on his trip. Much has changed in this famously charming seaside mecca, still haunted by memories of the Nazi occupation. The unlikely duo, suffering from jet lag and culture shock, bicker about everything from steak frites to screen time. But Noah gradually comes to appreciate the boy's truculent wit, and Michael's ease with tech and sharp eye help Noah unearth troubling details about their family's past. Both come to grasp the risks people in all eras have run for their loved ones, and find they are more akin than they knew. Written with all the tenderness and psychological intensity that made Room an international bestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man and a boy, born two generations apart, who unpick their painful story and start to write a new one together. Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in the South of France. He is days away from his first visit back to Nice since he was a child, bringing with him a handful of puzzling photos he's discovered from his mother's wartime years. But he receives a call from social services: Noah is the closest available relative of an eleven-year-old great-nephew he's never met, who urgently needs someone to look after him. Out of a feeling of obligation, Noah agrees to take Michael along on his trip. Much has changed in this famously charming seaside mecca, still haunted by memories of the Nazi occupation. The unlikely duo, suffering from jet lag and culture shock, bicker about everything from steak frites to screen time. But Noah gradually comes to appreciate the boy's truculent wit, and Michael's ease with tech and sharp eye help Noah unearth troubling details about their family's past. Both come to grasp the risks people in all eras have run for their loved ones, and find they are more akin than they knew. Written with all the tenderness and psychological intensity that made Room an international bestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man and a boy, born two generations apart, who unpick their painful story and start to write a new one together. "
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"Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in the South of France. He is days away from his first visit back to Nice since he was a child, bringing with him a handful of puzzling photos he's discovered from his mother's wartime years. But he receives a call from social services: Noah is the closest available relative of an eleven-year-old great-nephew he's never met, who urgently needs someone to look after him. Out of a feeling of obligation, Noah agrees to take Michael along on his trip. Much has changed in this famously charming seaside mecca, still haunted by memories of the Nazi occupation. The unlikely duo, suffering from jet lag and culture shock, bicker about everything from steak frites to screen time. But Noah gradually comes to appreciate the boy's truculent wit, and Michael's ease with tech and sharp eye help Noah unearth troubling details about their family's past. Both come to grasp the risks people in all eras have run for their loved ones, and find they are more akin than they knew. Written with all the tenderness and psychological intensity that made Room an international bestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man and a boy, born two generations apart, who unpick their painful story and start to write a new one together. Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in the South of France. He is days away from his first visit back to Nice since he was a child, bringing with him a handful of puzzling photos he's discovered from his mother's wartime years. But he receives a call from social services: Noah is the closest available relative of an eleven-year-old great-nephew he's never met, who urgently needs someone to look after him. Out of a feeling of obligation, Noah agrees to take Michael along on his trip. Much has changed in this famously charming seaside mecca, still haunted by memories of the Nazi occupation. The unlikely duo, suffering from jet lag and culture shock, bicker about everything from steak frites to screen time. But Noah gradually comes to appreciate the boy's truculent wit, and Michael's ease with tech and sharp eye help Noah unearth troubling details about their family's past. Both come to grasp the risks people in all eras have run for their loved ones, and find they are more akin than they knew. Written with all the tenderness and psychological intensity that made Room an international bestseller, Akin is a funny, heart-wrenching tale of an old man and a boy, born two generations apart, who unpick their painful story and start to write a new one together. "

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Know Your Food: Protein

Centore, Michael,


"Proteins are some of the most important components of the human body. Whether you love meat or not, you definitely need protein. This book breaks down proteins, describing what they are, how they are used throughout our bodies, and the best dietary sources. " Chemistry and classification -- Protein and the human body -- Protein and diet -- Protein for athletes.
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Job Skills+ Preparing a Resume

Higgins, M. G.


"Each 5-Book Set In The Series Covers A Key Aspect Of Independent Living, Such As Managing Money, Finding And Keeping A Job, Or Completing Common Household Tasks. Developed For Students Reading At The Most Basic Level, The Books Range In Readability From 1.0-1.7 And Have Lexile Scores Of 150 To 250. Each Book Is Actually Two Books In One, With A Nonfiction Side And A Fiction Side. The Nonfiction Side Teaches Students About An Important Life Skills Topic, And The Fiction Side Helps Them Generalize Job Skills: Build Students Job Skills With This Five-Book Set. Important Aspects Of Jobs And Managing Basic Skills On Your Own Are Explored In These Nonfiction/Fiction Flip Books. Topics Include: Preparing A Resume, Finding A Job, Job Interview Basics, How To Act On The Job, And Employee Rights. "
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"Each 5-Book Set In The Series Covers A Key Aspect Of Independent Living, Such As Managing Money, Finding And Keeping A Job, Or Completing Common Household Tasks. Developed For Students Reading At The Most Basic Level, The Books Range In Readability From 1.0-1.7 And Have Lexile Scores Of 150 To 250. Each Book Is Actually Two Books In One, With A Nonfiction Side And A Fiction Side. The Nonfiction Side Teaches Students About An Important Life Skills Topic, And The Fiction Side Helps Them Generalize Job Skills: Build Students Job Skills With This Five-Book Set. Important Aspects Of Jobs And Managing Basic Skills On Your Own Are Explored In These Nonfiction/Fiction Flip Books. Topics Include: Preparing A Resume, Finding A Job, Job Interview Basics, How To Act On The Job, And Employee Rights. "

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Discovering Native North American Cultures

Ciovacco, Justine.


The first peoples of the Americas -- Groups spread to different parts of North America -- The Europeans arrive in North America -- Native Americans' relationship with the United States -- Native Americans today.
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Are players' unions good for professional sports leagues


"Are Players' Unions Good for Professional Sports Leagues?: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills--"
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Prom and prejudice

Eulberg, Elizabeth.


"For Lizzie Bennett, a music scholarship student at Connecticut's exclusive, girls-only Longbourn Academy, the furor over prom is senseless, but even more puzzling is her attraction to the pompous Will Darcy, best friend of her roommate's boyfriend."
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Cloning

Kafka, Tina,


Introduction: Ian had a little lamb -- Curing disease -- Improving food -- Saving the animals -- Making babies -- The future of cloning. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Coal


"Is coal the future of energy? Coal will be the energy of the future / U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory ; Coal should not be the energy of the future / Travis Madsen and Rob Sargent ; Coal is the best energy security option / Carl O. Bauer ; Coal is the wrong energy security option / Patrick Moore ; Clean coal technology is the future of energy / David G. Hawkins, Daniel A. Lashof, and Robert H. Williams ; Clean coal technologies are not the future of energy / S. C. Gwynne -- Is coal use justified? Transforming coal into alternative fuels justifies its use / Michael Shedlock ; Cleaning up coal justifies its use / Tim Folger ; Coal cannot be made clean to justify its use / James Finch ; International partnerships justify clean coal use / Spencer Abraham ; Local environmental costs do not justify coal use / Robin Nieto -- Should coal use be banned? Banning coal promotes public health / Noel Dempsey and Dan Wallace ; Banning coal is unsound public policy / Editors, Fort Worth Star-Telegram ; A coal power ban is a necessity / William Sweet ; A coal power ban is a fantasy / Robert J. Samuelson ; Banning coal power is beneficial / Amanda Griscom Little ; Coal bans are based on indigenous benefits / Mark Hertsgaard ; Coal bans are based on bad science / Center for Energy & Economic Development -- Is coal mining safe? The coal industry will make coal mining safer / Edward Rappaport ; The coal industry will not make coal mining safer / Samuel Davidson ; Technology will make coal mining safer / Tim Thwaites ; Economic pressure makes coal mining unsafe / Jianjun Tu ; Education creates safe coal mining / Susan Case ; Coal mining safety cannot be taught / Jeff Goodell."
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"Is coal the future of energy? Coal will be the energy of the future / U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory ; Coal should not be the energy of the future / Travis Madsen and Rob Sargent ; Coal is the best energy security option / Carl O. Bauer ; Coal is the wrong energy security option / Patrick Moore ; Clean coal technology is the future of energy / David G. Hawkins, Daniel A. Lashof, and Robert H. Williams ; Clean coal technologies are not the future of energy / S. C. Gwynne -- Is coal use justified? Transforming coal into alternative fuels justifies its use / Michael Shedlock ; Cleaning up coal justifies its use / Tim Folger ; Coal cannot be made clean to justify its use / James Finch ; International partnerships justify clean coal use / Spencer Abraham ; Local environmental costs do not justify coal use / Robin Nieto -- Should coal use be banned? Banning coal promotes public health / Noel Dempsey and Dan Wallace ; Banning coal is unsound public policy / Editors, Fort Worth Star-Telegram ; A coal power ban is a necessity / William Sweet ; A coal power ban is a fantasy / Robert J. Samuelson ; Banning coal power is beneficial / Amanda Griscom Little ; Coal bans are based on indigenous benefits / Mark Hertsgaard ; Coal bans are based on bad science / Center for Energy & Economic Development -- Is coal mining safe? The coal industry will make coal mining safer / Edward Rappaport ; The coal industry will not make coal mining safer / Samuel Davidson ; Technology will make coal mining safer / Tim Thwaites ; Economic pressure makes coal mining unsafe / Jianjun Tu ; Education creates safe coal mining / Susan Case ; Coal mining safety cannot be taught / Jeff Goodell."

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Inside the Olympics

Pound, Richard W.



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Fateful triangle

Chomsky, Noam



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