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Author
Publisher
Crooked Lane Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Seven months after their last encounter, retired FBI agent Jack Kale and Atlanta Police Detective Beth Sturgis are reunited by a new case that pits them against the Sandman, a nearly perfect assassin who leaves no clues, can change his appearance seemingly at will, and has eluded police on four continents for years. Now, it's a race against time to protect the Sandman's next targets--two witnesses scheduled to testify before a grand jury by the end...
Author
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
An NYPD robbery detective uses his insider cop knowledge to rob rich criminals. The latest from Ben Sanders, following his novels American Blood and Marshall's Law. Rip-offs are a dangerous game, but heist man Miles Keller thinks he's found a good strategy: rob rich New York criminals and then retire early, before word's out about his true identity. New town, new name, no worries. Retirement can't come soon enough, though. The NYPD is investigating...
Author
Publisher
IVP
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Many young Christians are waking up to the realities of climate change but just don't know how to help. Through stories from the field, theological and scriptural exploration, and practical advice, this field guide from Christian climate activist Kyle Meyaard-Schaap helps us take meaningful action grounded in the joy of caring for creation"--
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
When twelve-year-old Mary Kate joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, she and her friends come up with big plans to bring lasting change to their community.
Author
Publisher
West Margin Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The incredible true story of one dog s heroic feats during the 2017 Tubbs Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. One October night in 2017, when wildfire raged in Sonoma and Napa counties, the Hendel family was suddenly evacuated from their homes and farms to escape to safety and forced to leave behind their Pyrenees dog, Odin. Odin refused to leave his nightly post of guarding the family s eight young goats, despite the...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Witches, who for centuries have maintained the climate, are losing their power as the atmosphere becomes more erratic, and all hope for a better future lies with Clara Densmore, an Everwitch whose rare magic is tied to every season.
Publisher
Distributed in the USA and Canada by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
"Hurricane Katrina's path and power were known and its arrival was also known. Yet, somehow, when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Louisiana coast with Category 4 winds and a equally strong storm surge, no one was prepared for the chaos it unleashed... National Geographic takes you inside Hurricane Katrina to shed new light on the fateful decisions of those in charge and the struggles of those fighting to survive its impact."--Container.
72) Climate change
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat climate change"--provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Artisan Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. But the good news is that there are many steps, small and large, we can take to change our plastic-using habits. This illustrated book offers more than 100 suggestions in an accessible visual and gifty package. The introductory chapter walks readers through the different types...
76) High-risk rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Love Inspired
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In the shadow of Mt. Rainier her life hangs in the balance. Surviving a shoot-out is not how Hannah Kahn planned to start her new job. But when her boss is killed, the shooters think she knows something and make her their next mark. She'll have to rely on Ayden Honor -- her boss's bodyguard and her ex -- to outrun the mysterious mercenaries now intent on chasing her. And the secret she's kept from him must finally come to light.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Award-winning investigative journalist Lee Van der Voo reports on Juliana v. the United States. Combining unparalleled access to the plaintiffs and reporting on the natural disasters that form an urgent backdrop to the story, van der Voo shares a timely and important story about the environment, the law, and the new generation of activists"--
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Natural history and adventure travel collide in this powerful book about the decline and recovery of the world's forests--with a provocative argument for their survival. In A Trillion Trees, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce takes readers on a whirlwind journey through some of the most spectacular forests around the world. Along the way, he charts the extraordinary pace of forest destruction, and explores why some are beginning to recover....
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