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Veronika decides to die [videorecording] / by Coelho, Paulo.Veronika decides to die.Videorecording.; Das, Sriram,film producer.; Gellar, Sarah Michelle,1977-actor.; Leo, Melissa,actor.; Tucker, Jonathan,1982-actor.; Young, Emily,film director.; Phase 4 Films (Firm);
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Tucker, Erika Christensen.After Veronika's failed attempt to commit suicide, she wakes up in an institution where she is given only weeks to live. As her mind begins to open, she falls in love with a curiously quiet and intriguing patient who rejuvenates her emotions and thirst for the splendor that life has to offer.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Mental illness; Psychiatric hospital patients; Romance films.; Suicidal behavior; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© 2015., Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
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The vanishing half / by Bennett, Brit,author.;
"The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Ten years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect? Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins. As with her New York Times-bestselling debut The Mothers, Brit Bennett offers an engrossing page-turner about family and relationships that is immersive and provocative, compassionate and wise"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Psychological fiction.; Twin sisters; African American women; African American families; African Americans; Passing (Identity); Race discrimination;
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How to pronounce knife : stories / by Thammavongsa, Souvankham,1978-author.;
A young man painting nails at the local salon. A woman plucking feathers at a chicken processing plant. A father who packs furniture to move into homes he'll never afford. A housewife learning English from daytime soap operas. In her stunning debut book of fiction, O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa focuses on characters struggling to make a living, illuminating their hopes, disappointments, love affairs, acts of defiance, and above all their pursuit of a place to belong. In spare, intimate prose charged with emotional power and a sly wit, she paints an indelible portrait of watchful children, wounded men, and restless women caught between cultures, languages, and values. As one of Thammavongsa's characters says, "All we wanted was to live." And in these stories, they do--brightly, ferociously, unforgettably. A daughter becomes an unwilling accomplice in her mother's growing infatuation with country singer Randy Travis. A boxer finds an unexpected chance at redemption while working at his sister's nail salon. An older woman finds her assumptions about the limits of love unravelling when she begins a relationship with her much younger neighbour. A school bus driver must grapple with how much he's willing to give up in order to belong. And in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize-shortlisted title story, a young girl's unconditional love for her father transcends language. Unsentimental yet tender, and fiercely alive, How to Pronounce Knife announces Souvankham Thammavongsa as one of the most striking voices of her generation.
Subjects: Short stories.;
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Beasts : what animals can teach us about the origins of good and evil / by Masson, J. Moussaieff(Jeffrey Moussaieff),1941-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."There are two supreme predators on the planet with the most complex brains in nature: humans and orcas. In the twentieth century alone, one of these animals killed 200 million members of its own species, the other has killed none. Jeffrey Masson's fascinating new book begins here: There is something different about us. In his previous bestsellers, Masson has showed that animals can teach us much about our own emotions--love (dogs), contentment (cats), grief (elephants), among others. But animals have much to teach us about negative emotions such as anger and aggression as well, and in unexpected ways. In Beasts he demonstrates that the violence we perceive in the "wild" is mostly a matter of projection. We link the basest human behavior to animals, to "beasts" ("he behaved no better than a beast"), and claim the high ground for our species. We are least human, we think, when we succumb to our primitive, animal ancestry. Nothing could be further from the truth. Animals, at least predators, kill to survive, but there is nothing in the annals of animal aggression remotely equivalent to the violence of mankind. Our burden is that humans, and in particular humans in our modern industrialized world, are the most violent animals to our own kind in existence, or possibly ever in existence on earth. We lack what all other animals have: a check on the aggression that would destroy the species rather than serve it. It is here, Masson says, that animals have something to teach us about our own history. In Beasts, he strips away our misconceptions of the creatures we fear, offering a powerful and compelling look at our uniquely human propensity toward aggression"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Animal behavior.; Animal psychology.; Cruelty; Emotions in animals.; Violence;
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The hope chest / by Shipman, Viola,author.;
"The Hope Chest is a deeply emotional novel about three people who have seemingly lost all hope until one woman's heirloom hope chest is rediscovered in the attic, along with its contents and secrets. Mattie is a fiercely independent woman battling ALS; Don, her deeply devoted husband is facing a future without his one true love; and Rose, their struggling caregiver, is a young, single mother who feels trapped in her life. With each item that is discovered--including a beloved doll, family dishes, an embroidered apron, and an antique Christmas ornament--the hope chest connects Mattie, Don and Rose to each other and not only helps them find hope again in the face of overwhelming life challenges but also brings new meaning to family"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Antiques; Caregivers; Chests; Spouses; Terminally ill;
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Breaking [videorecording] / by Al-Rashid, Salman,film producer.; Beharie, Nicole,actor.; Boyega, John,actor.; Britton, Connie,actor.; Burton, Kate,actor.; Corbin, Abi Damaris,film director,screenwriter.; Derringer, Robb,actor.; Donovan, Jeffrey,actor.; Fargo, Mackenzie,film producer.; Frohman, Sam,film producer.; Giovinazzo, Carmine,1973-actor.; Kwei-Armah, Kwame,screenwriter.; Levinson, Ashley,film producer.; Leyva, Selenis,1972-actor.; Neal, Elise,1970-actor.; Turen, Kevin,1979-film producer.; Washington, Olivia,actor.; Williams, Michael Kenneth,actor.; Bleecker Street (Firm),presenter.; Decal (Firm),publisher.; EPIC Magazine (Firm),production company.; Little Lamb (Firm),production company.; Salmira Productions,presenter,production company.; UpperRoom Productions,production company.;
Director of photography, Doug Emmett ; editor, Chris Witt ; music by Michael Abels.John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Olivia Washington, Selenis Leyva, Kate Burton, Connie Britton, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kenneth Williams, Elise Neal, Carmine Giovinazzo, Robb Derringer.A Marine war veteran faces mental and emotional challenges when he tries to reintegrate back into civilian life.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violent content, and strong language.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Crime films.; Feature films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African American veterans; Bank robberies; Hostage negotiations; Veteran reintegration; Veterans;
For private home use only.
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Life is strange. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.A bold new era of the award-winning life is Strange begins, with an all-new playable lead character and a thrilling mystery to solve! Alex Chen has long suppressed her 'curse': the supernatural ability to experience, absorb and manipulate the strong emotions of others, which she sees as blazing, colored auras. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her volatile power to find the truth - and uncover the dark secrets buried by a small town. The truth will hurt discover the shocking secrets behind your brother's death in an emotional roller-coaster of an adventure. Feel everything change fate and change lives with the psychic power of empathy. Forge deep relationships build trust with the townsfolk - and embrace friendship or romance with Ryan and Steph. A truly personal story make tough decisions and choose your own future. Freely roam the streets, stores, and hidden spaces of haven Springs and meet unforgettable characters. Find your voice and decide Alex's style, with up to 24 outfits in your wardrobe. Exclusive soundtrack new tracks by mxmtoon and Novo Amor and extensive licensed songs including Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, Gabrielle aplin, and more.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, drug reference, strong language, suggestive themes, use of alcohol, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 28 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PS5 Upgrade available (When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection and PS4 game disc is required).
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; Role playing video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Life is strange True colors (Game); Computer adventure games; Supernatural; Women psychics; Brothers; Friendship;
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Xenoblade chronicles [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Discover the origins of shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing Blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat As you journey across a massive world. The Xenoblade Chronicles: future connected takes place after the main story and delves deeper into the relationship between shulk and Melia in the face of a mysterious new threat. Whether you're a seasoned monado wielders or brand new to the world of the bionis, the updates and additions in this already-epic adventure make it even easier to dive into the story, combat, and environments that the Xenoblade Chronicles series is known for. Get immersed in the emotional story with updated graphics, listen to over 90 remixed or remastered music tracks, and track quests more easily with the additions and improvements in this definitive edition.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, mild language, suggestive themes, partial nudity, use of alcohol, use of tabacco, violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Fantasy video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Xenoblade chronicles (Game);
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The bride test / by Hoang, Helen,author.;
"Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but he doesn't experience big, important emotions like love and grief. Rather than believing he processes emotions differently due to being autistic, he concludes that he's defective and decides to avoid romantic relationships. So his mother, driven to desperation, takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect mail-order bride. As a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. When the opportunity to marry an American arises, she leaps at it, thinking that it could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working ... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who believes he can never return her affection. Esme must convince Khai that there is more than one way to love. And Khai must figure out the inner workings of his heart before Esme goes home and is an ocean away"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Arranged marriage; Racially mixed women; Man-woman relationships; Autism;
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Paper Mario. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.A new paper-crafted Mario adventure unfolds on Nintendo Switch! The kingdom has been ravaged by an Origami menace! Join Mario and his new partner, Olivia, as they battle evil folded soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach's castle from the clutches of King Olly in this comedy-filled adventure, only on the Nintendo Switch system. Master strategic, ring-based battles line up scattered enemies and plan your attack to maximize damage with the new, ring-based battle system that requires both puzzle-solving skills and a quick wit. Mario and Luigi receive an invitation from Princess Peach to attend an Origami Festival and excitedly hurry to Toad town...but Something's amiss. After investigating the eerily empty town, the duo finds a fearsome (and folded) Princess peach--she's been turned into Origami by King Olly, ruler of the Origami kingdom! With five giant streamers under his control, King Olly binds Princess Peach's castle and transports it to a distant mountain as part of his plan to re-fold the world. On his journey to liberate Peach's castle and repair the ravaged paper landscape, Mario meets Olivia, King olly's sister, and the two join forces to put a stop to olly's Origami onslaught. Even Bowser falls victim to olly's plot when his minions are turned into Origami folded soldiers and betray their koopa King, forcing him to ally with Mario and Olivia! Battle the folded soldiers in ring-based battles that challenge you to strategically line up enemies to maximize damage! Out of battle, Mario can use the arm-extending 1, 000-fold Arms ability in specific spots to interact with the landscape to pull, Peel, hit, and more! Join Mario, Olivia, and their companions on a journey of laughter and emotion, thrills, and a whole lot of Folding.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild cartoon violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Mario, Mario (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Paper Mario The origami king (Game); Origami;
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