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Searching For Superhuman volume 1
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English
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From our genetic blueprint, to the DNA of our microbial inhabitants, to the ghost code that regulates how our genes are expressed, scientists have begun to decipher the extraordinary Code of Us.
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America The Story of Us volume 10
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English
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The attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into World War. The war effort revitalizes the nation's economy. American innovation and manufacturing might invigorate the Allies in Europe and in the Pacific.
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America The Story of Us volume 5
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English
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The Civil War rages. The formidable Confederate army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology; railroads, supply lines and the telegram become new weapons in a modern war.
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Mankind The Story of All of Us volume 2
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English
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A mysterious band of pirates plunders the Mediterranean coast--leaving destruction in its wake. Empires fall, but out of the chaos, we discover iron. Armed with this wonder metal, ordinary folk can overthrow tyrants and build a new world order.
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Mankind The Story of All of Us volume 12
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English
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The end of the Civil War allows Mankind to go into overdrive. This is an age of innovation, transformation and mass production. People believe that "Anything, everything, is possible." Japan goes from feudal society to industrial superpower.
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Mankind The Story of All of Us volume 7
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English
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The Aztecs have built a mighty empire that dominates Central America. But it will be destroyed because of a domino effect. 7,000 miles away in modern-day Turkey, the great trading center of Constantinople is overrun by an Islamic army.
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Tales of Tatonka volume 4
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English
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NOSE FOR DANGER: Tork the puma is on the prowl and the wolf-cubs are forbidden from leaving the den. Wanji disobeys anyway and heads out with Cinksi and Wahi. The other wolf-cubs follow their trail to find them before their parents get home. ONE OF US: Cinksi, the young wildcat, wants to become a wolf-cub to be a part of the clan and be among friends.
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Monsters Among Us volume 2
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English
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The popularity of Dracula cemented the vampire into fiction and popular culture, and was supplemented by the invention of cinema. Between Dracula and its not-so-subtle clone Nosferatu, vampires became a horror movie staple.
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Til Debt Do Us Part volume 6
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English
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Krystal and Chris both grew up poor and say they've never learned how to handle their money. Gail wholeheartedly agrees. These two love to spend cash on tanning salons, hair care and entertainment, and rack up $60 bills at convenience stores on cigarettes and candy. They're financing their lifestyle with credit card advances and payday loans, leaving them thousands of dollars in debt and bewildered about where to begin to fix things. Looking over...
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Til Debt Do Us Part volume 8
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Brian and Theresa are both irresponsible with money. They eat out at least five times a week, have $3,500 in unpaid parking tickets, a $2500 unpaid cell phone bill and take their daughter on weekend trips on a regular basis. Brian is putting his business expenses through their home income, and Theresa never knows how much money will be coming in. They agree that their relationship is crumbling. Can this couple salvage their finances and marriage for...
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Til Debt Do Us Part volume 12
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English
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They've been married 12 years and have had two children. But Rebecca and Mike still haven't made the time to sit down and discuss their finances…ever! Their communication is limited to fights triggered by creditor calls or 'forgotten' bills. This couple is completely disorganized with their finances. They've just taken out a third consolidation loan, and are still shopping an average of three times a day! Can Gail help this couple lay the brickwork...
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Brush of Honor volume 2
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English
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Phil focuses on a portrait of Army Staff Sergeant Bryan Burgess, a family man and soldier who was inspired to enlist by the events of 9/11.
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Brush of Honor volume 9
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English
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Phil portrays Army Staff Sergeant Alex Jimenez after learning about the hero's Dominican heritage and the influence of 9/11 on his life.
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Brush of Honor volume 6
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English
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Phil captures the spirit of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen, who died during the mission depicted in Lone Survivor.
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Ippon Again! volume 4
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日本語
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The judo club takes part in their first qualifier, so it's normal to feel the pressure. Sanae is such a bundle of nerves that it may affect her performance.
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Brush of Honor volume 1
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English
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Phil paints Army Specialist Brandon Stout from Michigan and learns of his dream of being a Military Chaplain and role with Military Police.
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Electrical Engineering for Everyone volume 16
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English
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Electronic sensors-instruments that detect some type of physical quantity-have been around for more than 130 years, ever since the invention of the electric thermostat. Explore today's proliferation of sensors all around us and discover their basic similarities as they convert signals into electrical quantities that can be used to take action.
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Brush of Honor volume 5
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English
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Phil paints Captain Derek Argel, an Air Force Combat Controller, and sees what drove the gifted athlete to train with elite Special Forces.
39) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: How Life Works - Season 1: Biochemistry Is the Science of Us
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Get started on the subjects that Professor Ahern calls "the science of us" biochemistry and its allied field molecular biology, which both tell us who we are. Discover the handful of elements involved in biochemical reactions; the bonds they form; and the wide array of molecules that result, including amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
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Brush of Honor volume 10
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English
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Phil paints Air Force Captain James Steel, a high-achieving Airman, and presents the portrait at the family home in time for Christmas.