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1) Poor things
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
The tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality...
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into the Mighty Pups! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with Victoria Vance, a meteor-obsessed mad scientist, to steal the superpowers and turn themselves into supervillains. With the fate...
Publisher
Focus Features
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A merry mashup of sisterly affection, parental disappointment, and bold action, Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan, who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Charlie Cale is a down-on-her-luck cocktail waitress with an uncanny ability to sniff out the truth. After crossing a bloodthirsty mobster, Charlie hits the road in her trusty Plymouth Barracuda, encountering new friends, unsolved mysteries, and danger everywhere she turns. This 3-disc collection includes every thrilling episode and features amazing guest performances from Academy Award winner Adrien Brody, Judith Light, Chloe Sevigny, Nick Nolte,...
5) Priscilla
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend. Through Priscilla₂s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland,...
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Released from prison with terminal cancer, Max tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter and the grandson he₂s never known. When his daughter's abusive, drug-addicted ex-husband reappears, Max's violent past comes back to haunt them all.
8) Prey
Publisher
20th Century Studios
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The epic Predator legacy continues with this action-thriller set in the Comanche Nation. When Naru, a fierce and highly skilled young warrior, sets out to protect her people, the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator leading to a vicious and terrifying showdown.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Completing the Planet Earth trilogy, Planet Earth III explores the greatest habitats on our planet and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Filled with wonder and insight, Planet Earth III celebrates places and animals beyond our imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the most remote jungle, discover the planet₂s last great wild places and the astonishing strategies animals have evolved to survive. Each episode focuses on a distinct...
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Join the dance party with some of your favorite friends from PBS KIDS! Groove with Alma as she helps Eddie and Becka create a brand-new mash-up dance. Then Mr. Lion encourages Elinor and her pals to create their own dance routine, while Luna gives Leo a tango lesson, and much, much more!
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Nighttime adventures are exciting when your favorite PBS KIDS friends go camping! When the Fuentes family goes camping but forget their tools, Rosie learns to use tools from nature. Can Molly and her dad help the Kratt brothers track a mysteriously missing wolf pack? When Katerina and her mom go to the "Dad and Me" Camp-out joined by Daniel Tiger and his dad, Henrietta assures Katerina that all families are different, and that's okay. Alma and her...
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Tracker discovers a cave that leads to a lush jungle oasis. In this forgotten jungle, Tracker encounters an amazing variety of unique animals, including tigers, elephants, rhinos, falcons, and more! Danger lurks around every tree and Carlos and Tracker call in some extra help. Ryder and the PAW Patrol arrive in all-new jungle gear and animal-inspired vehicles to help rescue these animals from an impending volcano eruption. Then, the pups encounter...
Publisher
PBS Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Let's celebrate grandparents! Meet the older generations of some favorite PBS KIDS families through fun, grandparent-focused stories. Arthur gets knitting lessons from Grandma Thora; Rosie celebrates her Abuela's birthday from far away; Daniel is excited to spend the whole day with Grandpere; Donkey Hodie and Grampy enjoy some homemade chili together; and much, much more.
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Series
Practical Geology volume 1
Language
English
Description
Reading rock samples like the pages of a book, Professor Cotter recounts the stories they tell of change across vast stretches of time. He presents three key concepts that will open your mind to the fun and fascination of practical geology. Then he focuses on the idea of deep time, noting that humans have been around for only an infinitesimal fraction of Earth's 4.6-billion-year geologic drama.
Author
Series
Practical Geology volume 14
Language
English
Description
Dig into the mystery of groundwater. Apart from sinkholes and caves, there are no underground lakes or rivers. Instead, water fills the voids in porous rocks below a certain depth, called the water table. Discover how wells are dug and why it's a waste of money to hire a dowser, since water is practically everywhere if you dig deep enough. Also, consider the problem of groundwater pollution.
Author
Series
Practical Geology volume 17
Language
English
Description
Rocks are made up of minerals, which give rocks their immense variety. For example, the mineral quartz has the crystalline clarity of ice, while graphite is opaque and slippery, and pyrite has a metallic sheen. Most rocks are a mix of different minerals. Survey the most common types, analyze their chemistry and molecular structure, and learn how to identify them through a series of simple tests.
Author
Series
Practical Geology volume 16
Language
English
Description
Learn what it's like to walk on barely cooled lava from an active volcano-one of many fascinating geologic experiences you can have in volcanic landscapes. Examine the different types of volcanoes and volcanic rocks, and which active sites are safe to explore and which you should avoid. In field geology you should be prepared, so review the special precautions to take when visiting volcanoes.
Author
Series
Practical Geology volume 24
Language
English
Description
Consider how to put your knowledge of geology to use. Issues faced by your community may benefit from geologic insights about groundwater, watersheds, roadways, pollution, and historic questions such as abandoned mines and quarries. Practical geology will only grow in importance as the world deals with climate change, resource shortages, and the pressing need to live in harmony with the planet.
Author
Series
Practical Geology volume 13
Language
English
Description
Soil may be the most important geologic resource on the planet. Discover how geologists classify soils, focusing on the concept of soil horizons, which are distinct layers that often vary in composition, color, and texture. Analyze how this cross section, which signals soil fertility, differs depending on the type of biome. Learn how soils form and how easily they are destroyed by erosion.