Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different, Davis Lisa Selin

Автор: Senol-Akin Selin
Название: The Catalyst
ISBN: 173465631X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781734656312
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 14190.00 T
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Beautiful Kaitlin has recently married oil expert Paul Maverick and left her thriving life in Toronto in order to accompany him in his professional post amongst a scenic yet slower-paced life in Stavanger, Norway. As newlywed bliss subsides faster than expected, however, and (without work and friends) she is left with little to do other than wait for her husband to come home, Kaitlin almost dreams into existence the excitement she finds running into handsome Finn and his peculiar group of friends--who work and live in the Scandinavian woods.
The thrill of keeping what she feels is an innocent secret of both professional and leisurely playtime--exploring nature and talking philosophy with these new people in her life- soon turns into something more wicked, however, as Kaitlin discovers sinister intentions behind their friendly fa ade, and even otherworldliness, after their actions make her ponder whether or not they're even human.
Who are these 'forest beings' that entice so much yet reveal so little? Was it chance that brought them into her life or did they purposely seek her out? Why is Paul so affected by the news of a murdered young woman on TV? What will happen when those closest to her find out about her lies to meet with The Group in secret? And, more importantly, what will Kaitlin learn about her own true character?

Автор: Selin, Henrik
Название: Mercury Stories
ISBN: 0262539209 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262539203
Издательство: MIT Press
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Цена: 39500.00 T
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Описание: An interdisciplinary analysis of human interactions with mercury through history that sheds light on efforts to promote and achieve sustainability.

In Mercury Stories, Henrik Selin and Noelle Eckley Selin examine sustainability through analyzing human interactions with mercury over thousands of years. They explore how people have made beneficial use of this volatile element, how they have been harmed by its toxic properties, and how they have tried to protect themselves and the environment from its damaging effects. Taking a systems approach, they develop and apply an analytical framework that can inform other efforts to evaluate and promote sustainability.

After introducing the framework, which uses the lens of a human-technical environmental system and a matrix-based approach to analyze mercury use and exposure, the authors examine five topical mercury systems that each illustrate important issues in mercury science and governance: global cycling of mercury through the atmosphere, land, oceans, and societies; mercury's dangers to human health, including from occupational, medical, and dietary exposure; mercury emissions to the atmosphere from industrial sources; mercury in commercial products and production processes; and mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. Finally, looking across the five mercury systems, they distill insights for sustainability analysis more broadly, and draw lessons for researchers, decision-makers, and concerned citizens.

Автор: Selin Shannon
Название: Napoleon in America
ISBN: 0992127505 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780992127503
Издательство: Неизвестно
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Цена: 22060.00 T
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Описание: What if Napoleon Bonaparte had escaped from St. Helena and wound up in the United States? The year is 1821. Former French Emperor Napoleon has been imprisoned on a dark wart in the Atlantic since his defeat at Waterloo in 1815. Rescued in a state of near-death by Gulf pirate Jean Laffite, Napoleon lands in New Orleans, where he struggles to regain his health aided by voodoo priestess Marie Laveau. Opponents of the Bourbon regime expect him to reconquer France. French Canadians beg him to seize Canada from Britain. American adventurers urge him to steal Texas from Mexico. His brother Joseph pleads with him to settle peacefully in New Jersey. As Napoleon restlessly explores his new land, he frets about his legacy. He fears for the future of his ten-year-old son, trapped in the velvet fetters of the Austrian court. While the British, French and American governments follow his activities with growing alarm, remnants of the Grande Arm e flock to him with growing anticipation. Are Napoleon's intentions as peaceful as he says they are? If not, does he still have the qualities necessary to lead a winning campaign? If you enjoy alternate history or 19th century historical fiction, Napoleon in America is for you.

Автор: Davis Lisa Selin
Название: Lost Stars
ISBN: 1328787311 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781328787316
Издательство: Hachette Book Group
Цена: 6960.00 T
Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Eleanor & Park meets Perks of Being a Wallflower in this bittersweet 1980's story about love, loss, and a comet that only comes around every ninety-seven years.

When Carrie looks through her telescope, the world makes sense. It's life here on Earth that's hard to decipher. Since her older sister, Ginny, died, Carrie has been floating in the orbit of Ginny's friends, the cool kids, who are far more interested in bands and partying than science.

Carrie's reckless behavior crosses a line, and her father enrolls her in a summer work camp at a local state park. There, Carrie pulls weeds and endures pep talks about the power of hard work. Despite her best efforts to hate the job, Carrie actually feels happy out in nature. And when she meets Dean--warm, thoughtful, and perceptive--she starts to discover that her life can be like her beloved night sky, with black holes of grief for Ginny and dazzling meteors of joy from first love.