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1) May tomorrow be awake: on poetry, autism, and our neurodiverse future

Author

Martin, Chris

Language

English

Appears on list

JEF - Autism Awareness - April (Adult/YA)

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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Adults often find it difficult to communicate with autistic students and try to "fix" them. But what if we found a way to help these kids use their natural gifts to convey their thoughts and feelings? What if the traditional structure of language prevents them from communicating the full depth of their experiences? What if the most effective and most immediate way for people on the spectrum to express themselves is through verse, which mirrors their...

2) Modern American snipers: from The legend to The reaper : on the battlefield with special operations snipers

Author

Martin, Chris

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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"Most people think of snipers as shooters perched in urban hides, dealing out death unseen from a considerable distance. But this description barely scratches the surface. [The author explains that] special operations snipers are men with stacked skill sets who have the ability to turn the tide of battles, even when they aren't pulling the trigger ... These are the most experienced warriors on the battlefield, oftentimes the units' best assaulters...

3) Minecraft: the business behind the makers of Minecraft

Author

Martin, Chris

Series

Big brands

Pub. Date

2016.

Edition

First American edition.

Language

English

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"See how Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, grew from a small tech start-up into a gaming company worth billions in under ten years"--Back cover.

4) The biggest little farm

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

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Filmmaker and novice farmer John Chester chronicles the eight-year quest he and Molly Chester went on when they traded city living for 200 acres of barren farmland in the foothills of Ventura County and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chester's unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and...

5) Hyperspace

Author

Beck

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

6) Kaleidoscope EP

Author

Coldplay (Musical group)

Language

English

7) The volcano disaster

Pub. Date

[2005]

Language

English

Description

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Grieving the death of his wife, Volcanologist Russel Woods visits her village in Italy and predicts an impending volcanic eruption. The mayor refuses to believe the warnings for fear of tourist panic. In the village he meets a mute girl that the villagers believe is cursed by the devil.

8) The Bee Gees: how can you mend a broken heart

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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Brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb find early fame in the 1960s and go on to write over 1,000 songs, including 20 No. 1 hits. This film follows the group's meteoric rise as they navigate the complexities of working so intimately alongside family.

9) Fremont

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

Description

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Afghan refugee Donya lives in Fremont but works at a fortune cookie factory in San Francisco. Seeking connection, she decides to send a message out to the world through a cookie in this offbeat vision of the universal longing for home.

10) All I want

Pub. Date

[2003]

Edition

Widescreen version (1.85:first).

Language

English

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The story of a young man who enters college only to discover that he can learn more about life and love from his neighbors in the apartment building where he lives.