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161) A calamity of souls
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2024.
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"When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call and the only one on the property at the time of death. As far as the state is concerned, it's an open and shut case. Jack Lee, born and raised in Freeman County, knows that every man deserves a solid defense and agrees to...
162) Expiration dates
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2024.
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Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it -- the exact amount of time they will be together. She has been receiving the papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite restaurant, there's only a name: Jake. But as Jake and Daphne's story unfolds, Daphne...
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Insight Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
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175 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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"Recreate the holiday magic of the wizarding world with Harry Potter: The Official Cookbook, filled with festive recipes worthy of a Great Hall feast! Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes inspired by holiday celebrations in the Harry Potter films! Filled with fan favorites like treacle tart and Yule Ball-inspired appetizers and punches to classic British dishes such as Neville Longbottom's Toad in a Hole and Bubble...
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"With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas...
165) Mars rovers
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Rovers roam Mars to help scientists explore the mysterious planet. They drill into rocks, test the air, and even take selfies. Rovers with names like Curiosity and Perseverance have become famous and unforgettable. Exploring the surface of Mars would be impossible without them.
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From defeat in the first super bowl to a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback in the 2023 super bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs have a long history of big wins and incredible moments. Meet superstars of the past and present such as Tony Gonzalez and Patrick Mahomes, and find out what makes the Chiefs one of the National Football League's most exciting teams.
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Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over forests, and go into areas unsafe for first responders. Learn about robots such as Spot, micro-VGTV, and EMILY, and meet the creators of these amazing robots.
168) Landing on Mars
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Landing spacecraft on Mars is difficult and risky. The planet's surface is riddled with rocks and craters, and sometimes the technology on a landing craft fails. Read on to learn about the dangers spacecraft face as they land, past successes and failures, and the solutions scientists have come up with so that one day, landings may be safe enough for humans to travel to Mars.
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The Minnesota Vikings have won more than 500 National Football League games and played in the super bowl four times. Minnesota fans are some of the most loyal in the league. Meet Vikings superstars of the past and present such as Adrian Peterson and Justin Jefferson, learn about the team's history, and find out why fans sound the Gjallarhorn before every home game.
170) Investigating Mars
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Scientists have made great strides in investigating Mars. Using rovers and orbiters, they've learned about the planet and how to improve the technology they use to explore it. Het a glimpse of the history of exploring Mars, the discoveries scientists have made so far, and how human explorers might continue the investigation.
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The Seattle Seahawks joined the National Football League in 1976. In 2014, they crushed the Denver Broncos by 35 points to win their first Super Bowl. Explore the team's history, legendary players, and biggest moments. Then find out what the future holds for the Seahawks and their fans.
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Since the invention of the first factory robot, Unimate #001, robots have helped make factories safer and faster for human workers. They can paint, carry heavy or dangerous items, and even make pizza. From Unimate #001 to modern cobots, learn about the history of robots and the many jobs they do.
173) Military robots
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Robots are used in all branches of the military. They help service members with all sorts of jobs on land, in the air, and underwater, and help keep everyone safe. Discover the history of military robots and how robots such as the Fly Eye, Global Hawk, and robot dogs make a difference in the military.
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As one of the oldest teams in the National Football League (NFL), the Green Bay Packers have a long history of legendary players and amazing moments. Meet superstars of the past and present such as Brett Favre and Jaire Alexander, relive some of the team's biggest plays, and find out what makes the Packers one of the NFL's greatest teams.
175) Space robots
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Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space. Robots repair spacecraft, help with experiments, explore planets and moons, and more. Catch an inside glimpse of the history and future of space robots and learn about famous robots such as the Sojourn rover and the Astrobees.
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With three super bowl trophies and more than 600 National Football League wins, the Washington Commanders are one of the league's most successful teams. Explore Washington's history, best games, and most thrilling moments, and meet superstars of the past and present such as Joe Theismann and Antonio Gibson.
177) Water on Mars
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Did you know there's water on Mars? Scientists only recently found out! Knowing about Mar's water will help scientists learn even more about our neighboring planet. If there is water, then was there once life? Could human explorers survive on Mars? Read on to see what other questions scientists have and how they plan to answer them.
178) Competition robots
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Each year thousands of students of all ages enter robot competitions through their schools or other organizations. They can compete alone or as part of a team in competitions like Lunabotics Junior and the RoboCupJunior soccer games. Learn about the history of robot competitions, how students can get creative with their robots, and more.
179) Travel to Mars
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Humans might one day travel to Mars. To get there, they need a lot of equipment and supplies. Scientists are hard at work creating new spacecraft, spacesuits, and technology to help astronauts on their journey. Learn how scientists plan on sending humans to land and explore on Mars.
180) Robots at home
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Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in their daily lives to do chores , watch over their homes, and more.