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Loving This Planet

Leading Thinkers Talk About How to Make A Better World

by Helen Caldicott, Maude Barlow, Bill McKibben, Lester Brown, Janette Sherman-Nevinger, Hugh Gusterson, Chris Hedges, Diane Curran, Vini Gautam Khurana, David Krieger, Carole Gallagher, Jonathan Schell, William Hartung, Michael T. Klare, Daniel Ellsberg, Antony Loewenstein, John Church, Rhett Butler, Martin Sheen, Arjun Makhijani, Lily Tomlin, Michael Madsen, Bob Herbert, Frances Fox Piven, Denis Hayes, Phil Radford ...

Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: "A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse." — BooklistA co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent ... Read more

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Conversations on sustainability, renewable energy, and other pressing issues: "A level of intellectual discussion all too absent in our national discourse." — BooklistA co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, named one of the most influential women of the twentieth century by the Smithsonian Institute, Helen Caldicott presents a valuable collection of her interviews with prominent
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Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-in)

by George Schlatter, Goldie Hawn ...

Already a well-regarded producer of television specials and variety shows by 1967, George Schlatter pitched to NBC an idea that was a radical departure: a TV comedy special inspired by the hippie counter-culture, one which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into comedic sketches. The special, Laugh-in, was ... Read more

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Already a well-regarded producer of television specials and variety shows by 1967, George Schlatter pitched to NBC an idea that was a radical departure: a TV comedy special inspired by the hippie counter-culture, one which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into comedic sketches. The special, Laugh-in, was
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The World According to Mr. Rogers

Important Things to Remember

by Fred Rogers ...

Narrated by Tyne Daly, John Lithgow, Lily Tomlin, Andre Watts ...

Abridged

1 hour 9 min

GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM!"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person."-- from The World According to Mister RogersA timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, ... Read more

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GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM!"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person."-- from The World According to Mister RogersA timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality,
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Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers

by Fred Rogers ...

Narrated by Lily Tomlin, Blair Brown, Richard Kind, Joanne Rogers, B.D. Wong ...

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1 hour 17 min

An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life.For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with ... Read more

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An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life.For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with
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Still Laughing

A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-In)

by George Schlatter, Goldie Hawn ...

Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

In 1967, producer George Schlatter pitched an idea for a quirky new television show: one inspired by the hippie counterculture, which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into pure comedy. Much to the surprise of NBC executives, Laugh-In soon became the #1 show on American TV, and the careers of beloved stars ... Read more

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In 1967, producer George Schlatter pitched an idea for a quirky new television show: one inspired by the hippie counterculture, which would take the idea of sit-ins, love-ins, and be-ins, and manifest that politicized, sexualized, consciousness-raising energy into pure comedy. Much to the surprise of NBC executives, Laugh-In soon became the #1 show on American TV, and the careers of beloved stars
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The Quest

Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World

by Daniel Yergin ...

**“A sprawling story richly textured with original material, quirky details and amusing anecdotes . . .” —Wall Street Journal“It is a cause for celebration that Yergin has returned with his perspective on a very different landscape . . . [I]t is impossible to think of a better introduction to the essentials of energy in the 21st century. The Quest is . . . the definitive guide to how we got here.” ... Read more

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**“A sprawling story richly textured with original material, quirky details and amusing anecdotes . . .” —Wall Street Journal“It is a cause for celebration that Yergin has returned with his perspective on a very different landscape . . . [I]t is impossible to think of a better introduction to the essentials of energy in the 21st century. The Quest is . . . the definitive guide to how we got here.”
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Merchants of Doubt

How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming

by Naomi Oreskes, Mr Erik M. Conway ...

The U.S. scientific community has long led the world in research on such areas as public health, environmental science, and issues affecting quality of life. Our scientists have produced landmark studies on the dangers of DDT, tobacco smoke, acid rain, and global warming. But at the same time, a small yet potent subset of this community leads the world in vehement denial of these dangers.Merchants ... Read more

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The U.S. scientific community has long led the world in research on such areas as public health, environmental science, and issues affecting quality of life. Our scientists have produced landmark studies on the dangers of DDT, tobacco smoke, acid rain, and global warming. But at the same time, a small yet potent subset of this community leads the world in vehement denial of these dangers.Merchants
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James Patterson by James Patterson

The Stories of My Life

by James Patterson ...

The Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!How did a kid whose dad lived in the poorhouse become the world's #1 bestselling author?·On the morning he was born, he nearly died.·His dad grew up in the Pogey– the Newburgh, New York, poorhouse.·He worked at a mental hospital in Massachusetts, where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell.·While he toiled in advertising hell, James ... Read more

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The Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!How did a kid whose dad lived in the poorhouse become the world's #1 bestselling author?·On the morning he was born, he nearly died.·His dad grew up in the Pogey– the Newburgh, New York, poorhouse.·He worked at a mental hospital in Massachusetts, where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell.·While he toiled in advertising hell, James
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SuperFuel

Thorium, the Green Energy Source for the Future

by Richard Martin ...

Series series MacSci
A riveting look at how an alternative source of energy is revoluntionising nuclear power, promising a safe and clean future for millions, and why thorium was sidelined at the height of the Cold WarIn this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Richard Martin introduces us to thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far ... Read more

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A riveting look at how an alternative source of energy is revoluntionising nuclear power, promising a safe and clean future for millions, and why thorium was sidelined at the height of the Cold WarIn this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Richard Martin introduces us to thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far
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The Comedians

Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy

by Kliph Nesteroff ...

"Funny [and] fascinating . . . If you're a comedy nerd you'll love this book." — Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNamed a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, National Post, and SplitsiderBased on over two hundred original interviews and extensive archival research, this groundbreaking work is a narrative exploration of the way comedians have reflected, shaped, and changed American culture over the past ... Read more

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"Funny [and] fascinating . . . If you're a comedy nerd you'll love this book." — Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNamed a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, National Post, and SplitsiderBased on over two hundred original interviews and extensive archival research, this groundbreaking work is a narrative exploration of the way comedians have reflected, shaped, and changed American culture over the past
... Read more
A Bright Future

How Some Countries Have Solved Climate Change and the Rest Can Follow

by Joshua S. Goldstein, Staffan A. Qvist ...

The inspiration for Nuclear Now, the new Oliver Stone film, co-written by Joshua GoldsteinAs climate change quickly approaches a series of turning points that guarantee disastrous outcomes, a solution is hiding in plain sight. Several countries have already replaced fossil fuels with low-carbon energy sources, and done so rapidly, in one to two decades. By following their methods, we could ... Read more

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The inspiration for Nuclear Now, the new Oliver Stone film, co-written by Joshua GoldsteinAs climate change quickly approaches a series of turning points that guarantee disastrous outcomes, a solution is hiding in plain sight. Several countries have already replaced fossil fuels with low-carbon energy sources, and done so rapidly, in one to two decades. By following their methods, we could
... Read more
Directed by James Burrows

Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More

by James Burrows ...

**“Being directed by the Jimmy Burrows, while on Friends, was like hitting the jackpot. I’m delighted that everyone can now share in his incredible insight with this book.”—JENNIFER ANISTONFrom the director of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, and Will & Grace comes an insightful and nostalgic behind-the-scenes memoir that’s “as difficult to put down as a Friends marathon is to ... Read more

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**“Being directed by the Jimmy Burrows, while on Friends, was like hitting the jackpot. I’m delighted that everyone can now share in his incredible insight with this book.”—JENNIFER ANISTONFrom the director of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, and Will & Grace comes an insightful and nostalgic behind-the-scenes memoir that’s “as difficult to put down as a Friends marathon is to
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