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Nature and Science October 2017
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| Zapped: From Infrared to X-Rays, The Curious History of Invisible Light by Bob BermanAlthough light is all around us, most of it can't be seen. Confused? Don't worry: science writer Bob Berman will explain. After giving an overview of the physics of light (including historical attempts to explain the phenomenon), Berman delves into the different types of invisible light -- including infrared and ultraviolet, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays, and radio waves -- and describes how 19th-century scientists discovered and developed applications for them. For more illuminating books on electromagnetic radiation in all its forms, try Bruce Watson's Light: A Radiant History from Creation to the Quantum Age. |
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Let Dogs Be Dogs: Understanding Canine Nature and Mastering the Art of Living With Your Dog
by Marc Goldberg
Drawing on stories, case studies and years of experience, America’s foremost authorities on dog care and training present a “foundational” guide for dog owners that shows them how to lead, provide for and be a friend to their canine companions. By the authors of How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy. 75,000 first printing.
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| Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame by Michael KodasAnyone who follows the news can't help but be aware of the wildfires that periodically ravage the western United States, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. In this sobering book, journalist and firefighter Michael Kodas draws on interviews and on-site reporting to investigate why such "megafires" occur -- and how our response to them may be doing more harm than good. |
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Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
by Beau Lotto
The world-renowned neuroscientist, entrepreneur and two-time TED speaker explores how understandings about how the world is perceived can expand humanity's ability to create and innovate. 100,000 first printing.
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| Quakeland: On the Road to America's Next Devastating Earthquake by Kathryn Miles"Earthquakes are everywhere," explains science journalist Kathryn Miles, who knows her natural disasters (she's also the author of Superstorm: Nine Days Inside Hurricane Sandy). Although geological maps of the United States reveal some 2,100 known faults, the nation is ill-prepared should any of them slip. Poor infrastructure and a lack of early warning systems are causes for concern, as is the increasing number of earthquakes in unexpected places such as Oklahoma and North Dakota, where hydraulic fracturing has transformed the landscape. Given that 75 million Americans currently live in "areas of significant seismic risk," this eye-opening book is essential reading. |
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Science
by Iwan Rhys Morus
The Oxford Illustrated History of Science offers readers an accessible and entertaining introduction to the history of science as well as a valuable and authoritative reference work.
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John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman
by Gregory H Nobles
This fresh approach to Audubon's art and science, Gregory Nobles shows us that Audubon's greatest creation was himself. A self-made man incessantly striving to secure his place in American society, Audubon made himself into a skilled painter, a successful entrepreneur, and a prolific writer, whose words went well beyond birds and scientific description. He sought status with the "gentlemen of science" on both sides of the Atlantic, but he also embraced the ornithology of ordinary people. In pursuit of popular acclaim in art and science, Audubon crafted an expressive, audacious, and decidedly masculine identity as the "American Woodsman," a larger-than-life symbol of the new nation, a role he perfected in his quest for transatlantic fame. Audubon didn't just live his life; he performed it.
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UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens: What Science Says
by Donald R Prothero
Employing the ground rules of science and the standards of scientific evidence, Prothero and Callahan discuss a wide range of topics including the reliability of eyewitness testimony, psychological research into why people want to believe in aliens and UFOs, and the role conspiratorial thinking plays in UFO culture.
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AARP Smart Driver Course
Thursday, October 19, 1:00pm
Library Meeting Room
Sign up now for the new and improved AARP Smart Driver Course, the nation’s largest driving refresher course. Although the course is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. Some insurance companies offer discounts for taking the course. The classroom course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Call 219-873-3049 to register.
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Scary Stories with Grant Fitch
Friday, October 20, 10:00am
Library Meeting Room
Storyteller Grant Fitch will share spooky tales just in time for Halloween. A program for the young and the young at mind.
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Bookmarks: Killers of the Flower Moon
Friday, October 20, 2:00pm
Library Meeting Room
Therese Oniskin will review Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I. by David Grann. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma due to the oil found on their land. Then, one by one, they began to be killed off. A masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, the book is a searing indictment of the prejudice toward Native Americans that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity. The program will also be offered at the Westchester Township Historical Museum on Thursday, October 19 at 2:00 pm.
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Writing Out Loud: Tara Betts
Saturday, October 21, 7:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Therese Oniskin will review Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I. by David Grann. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma due to the oil found on their land. Then, one by one, they began to be killed off. A masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, the book is a searing indictment of the prejudice toward Native Americans that allowed the murderers to operate with impunity. The program will also be offered at the Westchester Township Historical Museum on Thursday, October 19 at 2:00 pm.
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Keith Scott Blues
Sunday, October 22, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Have a ball, y’all! Remarkably versatile, Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist Keith Scott will perform a concert of his (and your) favorite heavy blues tunes. Join us for a raucous time of fun and funky!
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Science in Context
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