Akron Public Library

Describes how nuclear power developed, how it works, and the serious health and environmental problems that ensue when the process malfunctions.

"A practical guide to preparing for the next phase of the financial meltdownFrom the authors who were the first to predict Phase I of our current economic downturn-in their landmark 2006 book, America's Bubble Economy-comes their insightful sequel discussing their predictions for the next phase of the Bubble Economy.It may seem like the worst has come and gone, but it hasn't. With their proven track record of accurate predictions-which most financial...

"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital...

When Manny, Sid, Diego and their new friends journey to find the giant ark, they encounter a dangerous geyser field that they must cross.

Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones' emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.--

Provides facts about ice age animals from around the world, including the smilodon, short-faced bear, giant wombat, and ground sloth.

Years in the future, the world is in the midst of an energy crisis. Everyone in Asheville lives with the constant fear that radiation from the destroyed nuclear power plant will contaminate the town. Best Friends Grace and Liam spend their evenings sneaking around the abandoned part of town. One night, they spot a man wandering in the deadly radiation zone. How can he survive? Is he an alien? A zombie? grace and Liam have to find out.

Hank Denton, former private investigator and now ex-pat charter boat captain in Mazatlan, Mexico, returns to Los Angeles at the behest of his ex-wife. Their teen-aged daughter is going off track, and both ex-wife and daughter need his help. Hearing of his plans to head to LA, some local Mexican friends ask the former P.I. to look into the murders of two young relatives of theirs a couple of years earlier. Once in LA, Denton tends to his family and...

Jillian Michaels introduces a new yoga workout unlike any other. Combining hard-core yoga power poses with her dynamic training techniques, Michaels gets real weight-loss results fast. Contains two complete 30-minute workouts that include a warm-up and cool down. Begin with the Level 1 workout which focuses on quickly flowing yoga sequences to burn mega calories. Then progress to Level 2 which adds twists and balance poses for an even greater burn....

"How can you prepare for and prevent your kids' inevitable meltdowns? Ready, Set, Breathe will show you and your child how to focus, calm down, and live in the present moment. Being a parent is stressful, and when your child has a meltdown, it can be difficult to keep cool-let alone help your child to calm down. Ready, Set, Breathe offers real solutions to help you both deal with stress using everyday mindfulness games, activities, rituals, and habits....