Akron Public Library

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, one question has been on the mind of every American: "How did this happen?" This book seeks to answer this question in all its critical aspects: the motives and actions of the terrorists, the status of our military, the context of the Middle East, airport security, diplomatic pressures. It also provides readers with an authoritative but accessible account of the issues that led to the present...

A boy and his pet dragon go on a class trip to the local fire house and learn about firefighting equipment and fire safety.

"Belly bloat, diarrhea and constipation, and irritable bowels may not seem like the sexiest topics-but they still affect thousands of Americans every year. Rather than focusing on a single approach, Regular aims to help readers identify the likely cause of their irregular bowel symptoms with a wide variety of more personalized solutions. For example, Freuman explains that, while a high fiber diet that might help someone with opioid-induced constipation,...

Sue Klebold, mother of Dylan Klebold who took part in the April 20, 1999, Columbine High School shooting, tries to reconcile her son's actions with the son she knew.

Terrorists plot a daring attack againt the president of the United States and White House staffer, Joan DaCosta, and Navy SEAL Lt. Mike Muldoon must risk not only their hearts--but their very lives to protect their commander in chief.

"The clock is ticking -- every attack is less than 24 hours away. FBI agent Noah Reardon is at the center of the most devastating series of attacks in U.S. history. Singled out and taunted Reardon and his team attempt to thwart the next attack. Everyone struggles to understand how the attacks are linked to his time in Afghanistan or if it is simply a ruse to throw off the investigation. Every day brings more unrelenting destruction and pressure builds...

In season five, the cold war is over. The world around us might look the same, but something has drastically changed. Samaritan's lethal correction has initiated its control. Finch's Machine is essentially dead. Shaw is still missing. And the team is once again hiding in plain sight. But with Samaritan's invisible grip tightening everywhere, will Finch be able to rebuild and resurrect The Machine? And if he does, will it be the same Machine when it...

Can you imagine what our lives would be like after the outbreak of a super-plague? How would people respond to the danger and how would medical professionals cope? What would be the threats to public order and to the things we take for granted, such as the supply of food and energy? This book traces the possible consequences of a global event on this scale, with ideas and evidence based on similar scenarios from fact and fiction.