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Operation Medusa : the furious battle that saved Afghanistan from the Taliban / by Fraser, David(Major-General),author.; Hanington, Brian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."David Fraser, the Canadian in charge of the joint military command in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, tells the real on-the-ground story of one of NATO's bloodiest, most decisive and misunderstood operations: The battle of Panjwayi, the defining moment of "Operation Medusa." In 2006, David Fraser was the Canadian general in charge of the joint military command in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Like the troops under his command, he was in no way ready for what happened on Friday, September 1st of that year. He had been woken the night before by his intelligence officers who informed him that the Taliban were amassing on all fronts for an all-out battle. The NATO Alliance was about to engage the enemy in the greatest and bloodiest battle of their 70-year history. And they were grossly outnumbered. The facts of Operation Medusa have themselves been the casualties of war. At first deliberately withheld as classified, then muddied by imprecise and isolated personal accounts, exaggerated by rumour, misstated by ambition, or just rejected outright as irrelevant, the details of these events are still unknown by citizens of Canada and her allies. And yet the truth about those 15 agonizing days between September 2 and 17 is astounding. The secret agreements made in those two weeks, the expected death toll of Canadian soldiers, the wholesale changes to tactics made after the first engagement, the strafing of Charles Company by an American A-10, the contribution of the Afghan police, the genius of the Dutch artillery, the discovery of drugs, the extent of unreported civilian casualties, and even Canadian and Allied reliance on the insights of village elders were classified and kept from public knowledge. And yet in international military circles, the Battle of Panjwayi was quickly hailed as the defining moment of Operation Medusa. Canadians were credited with nothing less than saving Afghanistan from falling under Taliban rule. Our military's strategy and tactics were soon studied in warfare colleges in the U.S., and practiced by NATO troops in exercises around the world. Canada's reputation as a contributor to allied defence was once again revered. There is no one architect of Operation Medusa, a theme deeply embedded in David Fraser's first-hand account, but if anyone really had to point to the one person who could tell this incredible story, it is the Canadian General in charge of the joint military command"--
Subjects: International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan); North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Operation Medusa, 2006.; Afghan War, 2001-;
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The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt [electronic resource] : by Prendergast, Gabrielle.aut; CloudLibrary;
★ “A meaningful, heartwarming read...perfect for an early middle grade reading level and great for the classroom. Prendergast explores powerful themes in a way that is hopeful and shows kids they too can make a difference. A must-purchase for exploration of advocacy for kiddos with sensitive souls.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review Sara isn't great with strangers: she has selective mutism, so being in a new place isn't always easy. Sara's little brother is born premature. He looks small and red, like a baby bird, so she calls him Birdy. Because she can't visit him often, she writes him letters about everything that's happened since he's been born—like how her mom and stepdad are sending her to Toronto to stay with her half-sister, Abby. And how Abby lives in this amazing storage container house on a vacant lot and hopes to build a whole community of them for unhoused people. Sara discovers she too has ways of getting things done—like passing the librarian a note asking for books instead of saying it out loud, or talking to the dogs at the homeless encampment as a way of meeting their people. When she sees that the mayor and the police are making things harder for the unhoused community, Sara realizes she can be an advocate—through her letters—and that there's more than one way to stand up for what you believe in and make your voice heard. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.Key Selling Points After Sara's brother is born premature, she goes to stay with her half-sister Abby, who is an architect and advocate for the unhoused community. Sara learns that her anxiety and selective mutism don't need to hold her back from speaking her mind and making change. A major theme of this book is compassion for others. It invites readers to view the world through the eyes of Sara, who is neurodiverse, as she learns more about the unhoused community and their struggles. Emphasizes how one person can make change by speaking up against injustices and problem-solving ways to help those in need. The device of a novel in letters not only helps readers get into Sara's head (in diary style) but also perfectly underscores the theme of the power of the word, shows her connection to Birdy and allows us to watch Sara's confidence and skills grow. Provides a great starting point for discussion on various wide-ranging themes including neurodiversity, blended families, mental illness, systemic oppression and homelessness. A list of the movies, songs and books Sara likes appear in a list called "Sara's Picks" at the end of the book. Gabrielle Prendergast is an award-winning writer of everything from picture books to early chapter books to middle-grade and YA novels.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Homelessness & Poverty; Stepfamilies;
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Le castor et sa hutte / by Raum, Elizabeth.; Martí, Romina.; Seidler, Anne-Sophie.;
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Subjects: Castors; Castors; Animaux; Beavers; Beavers; Animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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L'abeille et sa ruche / by Raum, Elizabeth.; Martí, Romina.; Seidler, Anne-Sophie.;
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Subjects: Abeille; Ruches; Animaux; Honeybee; Beehives; Animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Le lapin et son terrier / by Raum, Elizabeth.; Martí, Romina.; Seidler, Anne-Sophie.;
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Subjects: Lapins; Lapins; Animaux; Rabbits; Rabbits; Animals;
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Holy Shit!. by Rinker, Lukas,film director.; Burkhard, Gedeon,actor.; von, Olga,actor.; Niehaus, Thomas,actor.; Cineverse (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gedeon Burkhard, Olga von Luckwald, Thomas NiehausOriginally produced by Cineverse in 2022.Architect Frank regains consciousness in a locked porta potty on a building site where a demolition is being prepared. As he desperately tries to escape, he realizes the person behind this is going after his family next.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy.; War films.; Horror films.; Motion pictures, German.; Action and adventure films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).;
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Not Such an Easy Life. by Viscarret, Félix,film director.; Polvorosa, Ana,actor.; Esparbé, Mikel,actor.; García, Álex,actor.; Latido Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ana Polvorosa, Mikel Esparbé, Álex GarcíaOriginally produced by Latido Films in 2023.Isaías had been a promising architect as a young man, but when he turned 40 all his dreams and expectations at the personal, professional and family levels have gradually faded away. And to top it all, each decision he makes to try to solve his problems only makes things worse…Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Romance.; Families.; Motion pictures--Spain.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. by Chabat, Alain,film director.; Chabat, Alain,actor.; Clavier, Christian,actor.; Baer, Edouard,actor.; Darmon, Gérard,actor.; Depardieu, Gérard,actor.; Debbouze, Jamel,actor.; Bellucci, Monica,actor.; Under the Milky Way (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alain Chabat, Christian Clavier, Edouard Baer, Gérard Darmon, Gérard Depardieu, Jamel Debbouze, Monica BellucciOriginally produced by Under the Milky Way in 2002.After Cleopatra bets Julius Caesar that her people can build a grand palace in three months, she tasks architect Numérobis, who enlists the help of Asterix, Obelix, and Getafix. Together, they face numerous obstacles, including Caesar's sabotage, but rely on their wit and strength to complete the mission. This vibrant sequel to ASTERIX AND OBELIX VS. CAESAR (1999) blends humor with the classic charm of the beloved comic series.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Motion pictures, French.; Action and adventure films.;
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