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The Outsmarters [electronic resource] : by Ellis, Deborah.aut; cloudLibrary;
What can you do when the adult world lets you down? Suspended from school and prone to rages, twelve-year-old Kate finds her own way to get on with her life, despite the messed-up adults around her. Her gran, for one, is stubborn and aloof — not unlike Kate herself, who has no friends, and who’s been expelled for “behavioral issues,” like the meltdowns she has had ever since her mom dumped her with her grandmother three years ago. Kate dreams that one day her mother will return for her. When that happens, they’ll need money, so Kate sets out to make some. Gran nixes her idea to sell psychiatric advice like Lucy in Peanuts (“You’re not a psychiatrist. You’ll get sued.”), so Kate decides to open a philosophy booth to provide answers to life’s big and small questions. She soon learns that adults have plenty of problems and secrets of their own, including Gran. When she finds that her grandmother has been lying to her about her mother, the two have a huge fight, and Gran says she can’t wait for Kate to finish high school so she’ll be rid of her at last. Kate decides to take matters into her own hands and discovers that to get what she wants, she may have to reach out to some unexpected people, and find a way to lay down her own anger. Key Text Features quotations dialogue literary references signs Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; School & Education; Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance; Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse;
© 2024., Groundwood Books Ltd,
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Paris 1919 [videorecording (DVD)] : inside the peace talks that changed the world / by Cowan, Paul,1947-; Flahive, Gerry.; MacMillan, Margaret,1943-Peacemakers.Videorecording.; Saadou, Paul.; Thomson, R. H.; 13 Production (Firm); ARTE France.; Galafilm Inc.; National Film Board of Canada.; TVOntario.;
Photographed by Paul Cowan ; editors, Denis Papillon & Annie Ilkow ; original music composed by Robert M. Lepage.Narrator, R.H. Thomson.How can you make peace when what you really want is revenge? In the wake of 37 million casualties at the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson took his dream of a League of Nations to Paris to seek "peace everlasting," joining over 30 international delegations who descended upon the city fo the most ambitious peace talks in history. Helmed by the Big Four (the United States, France, Great Britain and Italy), the Paris Peace Conference ultimately and ironically sowed the seeds of resentment that led to World War II.E.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: MacMillan, Margaret, 1943-; Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924.; Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920); Treaty of Versailles (1919); Documentary television programs.; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2009., BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Limited,
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I have something to say : mastering the art of public speaking in an age of disconnection / by Bowe, John,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In eleventh grade, John Bowe's cousin Bill asked a classmate to prom. She said no. Bill responded by moving to the family basement--and staying there for the next forty-three years. But in 1992, at the age of fifty-nine, Bill surprised everyone who knew him: He got married. Bowe learned that Bill credited his turnaround to a non profit club he'd joined called Toastmasters International. Fascinated by the idea that speech training seemed to foster the kind of psychological well-being more commonly sought through expensive psychiatric treatment, and intrigued by the notion that words could serve as medicine-- healing the shy, connecting the disconnected, and mending our frayed social fabric--Bowe sets out to learn for himself what he'd gathered from so many others: When you learn to speak in public, you undergo a profound transformation that has very little to do with standing at a podium. Through his own Toastmasters journey, Bowe learns much more than how to overcome the nervousness associated with giving a speech. He learns that public speaking is really about the audience--it's the art of paying attention. Ultimately, Bowe finds that the key to eloquence, to overcoming shyness, is not mastering one's self or one's fears, but honing one's ability to empathize, pay attention to other people, and connect"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Bowe, John.; Toastmasters International; Journalists; Public speaking.;
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The border / by Winslow, Don,1953-author.;
"The explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Cartel trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Force. What do you do when there are no borders? When the lines you thought existed simply vanish? How do you plant your feet to make a stand when you no longer know what side you're on? The war has come home. For over forty years, Art Keller has been on the front lines of America's longest conflict: The War On Drugs. His obsession to defeat the world's most powerful, wealthy, and lethal kingpin--the godfather of the Sinaloa Cartel, Adan Barrera--has left him bloody and scarred, cost him people his loves, even taken a piece of his soul. Now Keller is elevated to the highest ranks of the DEA, only to find that in destroying one monster he has created thirty more that are wreaking even more chaos and suffering in his beloved Mexico. But not just there. Barrera's final legacy is the heroin epidemic scourging America. Throwing himself into the gap to stem the deadly flow, Keller finds himself surrounded by enemies--men that want to kill him, politicians that want to destroy him, and worse, the unimaginable--an incoming administration that's in bed with the very drug traffickers that Keller is trying to bring down. Art Keller is at war with not only the cartels, but with his own government. And the long fight has taught him more than he ever imagined. Now, he learns the final lesson--there are no borders. In a story that moves from deserts south of the border to Wall Street, from the slums of Guatemala to the marbled corridors of Washington, D.C., Winslow follows a new generation of narcos, the cops that fight them, the street traffickers, the addicts, the politicians, money-launderers, real-estate moguls and mere children fleeing the violence for the chance of a life in a new country. A shattering tale of vengeance, violence, corruption and justice, this last novel in Don Winslow's magnificent, award-winning, internationally bestselling trilogy is packed with unforgettable, drawn-from-the-headlines scenes. Shocking in its brutality, raw in its humanity, Untitledis an unflinchingportrait of modern America, a story of--and for--our time"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); United States. Drug Enforcement Administration; Drug traffic; Drug enforcement agents;
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NCIS, Naval Criminal Investigative Service. [videorecording] / by Carroll, Rocky,actor.; Harmon, Mark,1951-actor.; McCallum, David,1933-actor.; Murray, Sean,1977-actor.; Weatherly, Michael,1968-actor.; Wickersham, Emily,1984-actor.; CBS DVD (Firm),publisher.; CBS Studios Inc.,broadcaster.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Twenty klicks -- Kill the messenger -- So it goes -- Choke hold -- The San Dominick -- Parental guidance suggested -- The searchers -- Semper fortis -- Grounded -- House rules -- Check -- The enemy within -- We build, we fight -- Cadence -- Cabin fever -- Blast from the past -- The artful dodger -- Status update -- Patience -- No good deed -- Lost in translation -- Troll -- The lost boys -- Neverland.Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll, Brian Dietzen, David McCallum, Sean Murray, Pauley Perrette, Michael Weatherly, Emily Wickersham.Fielding cases from local cyber-terrorists to international pirates and elusive serial killers, the NCIS team keeps adventure in the line of fire. Led by Special Agent Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), this expert squad hunts down humanity's most notorious enemies in the name of freedom and justice for all.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: United States. Naval Criminal Investigative Service; Crime laboratories; Crime scene searches; Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Forensic scientists; Homicide investigation;
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Blindspot. [videorecording] / by Alexander, Jaimie,actor.; Brown, Rob,1984-actor.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander.In the third season, Weller finally tracks down Jane, who's been on the run. After the two discover her new hidden tattoos, Jane is forced to return to the FBI, where Weller, Jane, and the rest of the team set out to solve these new puzzles and stop the dangerous conspiracies they reveal.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television crime shows.; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Amnesiacs; Tattooing;
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Call me Iggy [graphic novel] / by Aguirre, Jorge Augusto,author.; Novak, John,colorist.; Rosado, Rafael(Animator),author,illustrator.;
"Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead, but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Call me Iggy tells the story of Iggy searching for his place in his family, his school, his community, and ultimately-as the political climate in America changes during the 2016 election-his country. Focusing on familial ties and budding love, Call me Iggy challenges our assumptions about Latino-American identity while reaffirming our belief in the hope that all young people represent."--14-18.09-13.
Subjects: Domestic comics.; Ghost comics.; Graphic novels.; Paranormal comics.; School comics.; Social issue comics.; Colombian American families; Elections; Emigration and immigration; Families; Family life; First loves; Ghosts; Grandfathers; Grandparents; High school students; High schools; Interpersonal relations; Latin American students; Teenagers;
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The golden girls. [videorecording] / by Diamond, Matthew.; Getty, Estelle.; Hughes, Terry.; Arthur, Beatrice.; White, Betty,1922-; McClanahan, Rue.; Edelman, Herb,1933-1996.; Tipton, George Aliceson.; Harris, Susan.; ABC Studios.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm);
Art director, Michael Hynes ; editors, Peter D. Beyt, Harold McKenzie, Pamela Phelps ; music, George Aliceson Tipton ; costume designer, Judy Evans ; production designer, Edward Stephenson.Beatrice Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Herb Edelman.Four not-so-old seniors have moved in together in a Florida home. They share the house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Dorothy's main goal is to find a companion she can relate to, while her mother, Sophia loves to tell "Picture this" type of stories. Rose is a little corny, but lovable never-the-less, and Blanche spends her time courting every man she can lay her hands on. All these feisty seniors have either been divorced or widowed in the past and are having fun living life in the Sunshine State.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital stereophonic.Emmy Awards, 1986: Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series (Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas (executive producers), Paul Bogart (supervising producer), Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, Marsha Posner Williams (co-producer)); Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Betty White); Outstanding Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Series (Gerry Bucci (technical director), Randy Baer, Dale Carlson, Stephen A. Jones, Donna Quante (camerapersons), Victor Bagdadi (senior video control)); Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series (Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan (writers))
Subjects: Television comedies.; Older women; Divorced women; Widows; Roommates;
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National treasure [videorecording (DVD)] by Bean, Sea; Cage, Nicolas,1965; Deschanel, Caleb,1944; Keitel, Harve; Kruger, Diane,1976; Rabin, Trevor; Turteltaub, Jo; Voight, Jon,1938; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm;
Director of photography, Caleb Deschanel ; art directors, Geoff Hubbard, Lawrence A. Hubbs ; editor, William Goldenberg ; music, Trevor Rabin ; costume designer, Judianna Makovsky ; production designer, Norris Spencer ; visual effects supervisors, Mitchell S. Drain, Marc Varisco.Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Justin Bartha, Christopher Plummer, David Dayan Fisher.Since his childhood, Benjamin Franklin Gates has known that he is a decendant of a long line of people whose job it has been to guard a treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. They hid clues to its whereabouts in the country's currency and on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Now, Ben has learned of a plot to steal the Declaration, and has only one option: he had to steal it himself. Even if he pulls off this monumental task, keeping the treasure safe is still going to be incredibly hard, especially since the FBI now knows of his plansCanadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
Subjects: United States.; Acervo cultural; Adventure and adventurers; Adventure film; Cultural property; Documentos diplomáticos; Feature film; Video recordings for the hearing impaire;
© c2005., Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
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The white angel : a mystery / by Gray, John,1946-author.;
"Vancouver is in an uproar over the death by gunshot of a Scottish nanny, Janet Stewart. An almost deliberately ham-handed police investigation has Constable Hook suspecting a cover-up. The powerful United Council of Scottish Societies is demanding an inquiry. The killing has become a political issue with an election not far away. The city is buzzing with rumours. Miss Stewart's fellow nannies have accused the Chinese houseboy of murder, capitalizing on a wave of anti-Chinese propaganda led by the Asian Exclusion League and enthusiastically supported by the sensational press--not to mention the Ku Klux Klan, which has taken up residence in upperclass Shaughnessy. The White Angel is a work of fiction inspired by the cold case of Janet Smith, who, on July 26, 1924, was found dead in her employer's posh Shaughnessy Heights mansion. A dubious investigation led to the even more dubious conclusion that Smith died by suicide. After a public outcry, the case was re-examined and it was decided that Smith was in fact murdered; but no one was ever convicted, though suspects abounded--from an infatuated Chinese houseboy to a drug-smuggling ring, devil-worshippers from the United States, or perhaps even the Prince of Wales. For Vancouver, the killing created a situation analogous to lifting a large flat rock to expose the creatures hiding underneath. An exploration of true crime through a literary lens, The White Angel draws an artful portrait of Vancouver in 1924 in all its opium-hazed, smog-choked, rain-soaked glory--accurate, insightful and darkly droll."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Smith, Janet, -1924,; Murder; Nannies;
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