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Boardwalk empire. [videorecording] / by Buscemi, Steve,1958-; Graham, Stephen,1973-; MacDonald, Kelly,1976-; Piazza, Vincent,actor.; Shannon, Michael,1974-; Whigham, Shea,1969-; Winter, Terence,author.; HBO Entertainment (Firm); Home Box Office (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm);

Steve Buscemi, Michael Shannon, Kelly MacDonald, Shea Whigham, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza.Beginning six years after season four, the country is in the throes of the Great Depression--a stark contrast with the Roaring Twenties. With the end of Prohibition in sight, Nucky is looking to legitimize himself by forging alliances with liquor producers, including Bacardi in Cuba.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 sound.

Subjects: Criminal behavior; Criminals; Gangsters; Racketeering; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;

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Four bullets, four witnesses, four liars : the true story of a murder and the trial that followed / by Barrie, Brian,author.;

"On April 26th, 1988, a man was shot and killed in a remote cabin in rural Ontario. Four witnesses were questioned by the police. Each one told a different story. Worse than that, they continued to change their stories, repeatedly contradicting not only each other, but themselves. Ultimately, a woman named Mae McEachern was charged with murder. But what really happened that night? Author Brian Barrie acted as Mae's defense lawyer at her murder trial. In this scintillating true crime novel, Barrie used the trial transcripts, newspaper articles, and his own memories to piece together the story of who these people were and how the murder came to pass. He goes on to detail the gripping courtroom drama of the murder trial, where Mae's innocence was judged by a jury of her peers. Grappling with themes of mental illness, domestic violence, misogyny, and disability, this astonishing exposé from Delve Books casts a light on how the Canadian justice system and police force can further victimize those who are already vulnerable, while also laying bare the simple kindness and love that can exist between people, even in the harshest of circumstances."--

Subjects: True crime stories.; Murder; Trials (Murder);

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Fire eaters : the people and aircraft combatting wildfires over the last century / by Pigott, Peter,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The riveting history of how aircraft have transformed the fighting of wildfires. Throughout history, when threatened by wildfires our only defence was to pray for rain and run -- until aircraft changed the way we fight fires. Beginning with the Canadian "H-Boats" in 1924, aircraft have become indispensable in detecting and extinguishing wildfires. Fire Eaters tells the incredible stories of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the first government aerial fire suppression organization in history; one of its pilots, Carl Crossley, who invented the water scoop-up and drop-off system; and the Canadair CL-215, the first purpose-built water bomber. Today, helicopters with "Bambi Buckets" and snorkels can dump water while hovering directly over the flames, and Air Tractors and Dash 8-400AT air tankers not only perform a crucial role in saving communities but also protect our ecosystem. Satellites -- unmanned aircraft able to fly for sixteen hours, even overnight when manned aircraft do not -- and artificial intelligence already play a decisive role in fire management. But it is the men and women of the aerial fire service who have really changed the way we fight fire around the world. Their bravery and dedication mean that response times are fast, fires can be contained sooner, and people have the chance to save rather than lose everything"--

Subjects: Ontario. Provincial Air Service; Aeronautics in wildfire control; Air pilots; Airtankers (Forest fire control); Wildfires;

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Moonrise kingdom [videorecording] / by Anderson, Wes,1969-; Coppola, Roman.; Desplat, Alexandre.; Murray, Bill,1950 Sept. 21-; Norton, Edward.; Willis, Bruce,1955-; American Empirical Pictures.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Focus Features.; Indian Paintbrush (Firm);

Director of photography, Robert D. Yeoman ; editor, Andrew Weisblum ; music, Alexandre Desplat.Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton.Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore, and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby digital 5.1 surround.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Coming of age; Coming-of-age films.; Feature films.; First loves; Preteens; Runaway children;

© c2012., Focus Features ; Distributed by Entertainment One,

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The rise of the neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s-2020s / by Harris, Richard,1952-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Neighbourhoods matter now more than ever before. They sustain fewer social connections, but in an era of great social inequality and high levels of immigration, they have become vital as places for homeowner investment and educational opportunity for children. The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada, 1880s-2020s traces the changing character and significance of Canadian urban neighbourhoods, city and suburban, since the 1880s. The book highlights patterns in neighbourhood life, particularly noticeable in larger urban areas, which are especially important for the least mobile people: workers, lower income households, immigrants, women, children, and the elderly. It explores how the physical and social characteristics of neighbourhoods affect public health, crime rates, social capital, and job opportunities while shaping the lifelong prospects of children. Analysing long-term trends, the book examines the importance of communications technology in the context of rising inequality and immigration. It shows how, as homeownership rose, neighbourhoods became vital settings for investment, increasingly financialized, reducing affordability. Using examples from all types of neighbourhoods in cities small and large, from St. John's through Montreal and Winnipeg to Victoria, The Rise of the Neighbourhood in Canada argues that the current prominence of neighbourhoods will persist."--

Subjects: Neighborhoods; Neighborhoods;

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Try hard : creative work in progress / by Kerman, Max,author.;

"Frontman of the multiplatinum band Arkells shares unpretentious stories and inspiration from a life spent chasing his creative passions and making things with friends. Max Kerman might be one of the biggest stars in Canadian music, but it's not for lack of trying. Being a self-professed "tryhard" is a big part of what keeps him going. While some tout the magic of creativity and others imagine creativity as a river flowing in and out of us, Max's thoughts about creativity reflect the realities of everyday people and their everyday lives: If you want more creativity in your life, it's as simple as leaning into your passions -- the things that keep you entertained -- and figuring out how to see your creative ideas through. Try Hard is a book for anyone looking for some daily inspiration to follow their creative instincts or to bring more creativity into their lives, even if being creative doesn't seem like part of your daily life. For Max, creativity is about self-generated action and momentum. It's about keeping yourself entertained and surrounding yourself with people you admire and who make every creative riddle one worth solving. Through formative stories growing up as a pretty average kid in Toronto to lessons he's learned grinding it out with his bandmates, Max shows us how not having a rigid creative process is, in fact, a process, how to find things in common with even the most unlikely collaborators, and how bringing a creative mindset with you into everything you do can lead to a life that leaves you feeling energized"--

Subjects: Autobiographies.; Anecdotes.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Kerman, Max; Arkells (Musical group); Creative ability.; Rock musicians; Singers;

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A year of last things : poems / by Ondaatje, Michael,1943-author.;

"From one of the most influential writers of this generation, a gorgeous and most of all surprising collection of poems about memory, love, and longing, and the act of looking back. Following several of his internationally acclaimed, beloved novels, A Year of Last Things is Michael Ondaatje's long-awaited return to poetry. In pieces that are sometimes wittily funny, moving, and always wise, we journey back through time by way of alchemical leaps, unearthing writings by revered masters, moments of shared tenderness, and abandoned landscapes we hold onto to rediscover the influence of every border crossed. Moving from a Sri Lankan boarding school to Moliere's chair during his last stage performance, to Bulgarian churches and their icons, to a California coast, and his beloved Canadian rivers, Michael Ondaatje casts a brilliant eye that merges his past and present, in the way memory and the distant shores of art and lost friends continue to influence all that surrounds him. As in this startling passage from his poem "His Chair, A Narrow Bed, A Motel Room, The Fox": At the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles Sam Cooke was shot dead. 'See my shadow on the wall ... ' All those motels and hotels in literature and song, where X wrote this, where Y got drunk, where Z overdosed. The one Hank Williams was driven past, dead already in his car. The Slaviansky Bazaar Hotel in Lady with a Dog where Dmitri imagines their dark but hopeful future. The Hotel du Grand Miroir in Brussels where Baudelaire lived his last few months. (A decade later Verlaine shot Rimbaud there.) The Casa Verdi in Milan where retired opera singers were welcome along with the various heteronyms of Fernando Pessoa in their afterlife."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Poetry.; Canadian poetry;

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A taste of Prince Edward County : a guide to the people, places & food of Ontario's favourite getaway / by Johns, Chris,author.; Lam, Johnny C. Y.,photographer.;

This comprehensive, elegant guide covers hotels, restaurants, wineries, local attractions, and much more, along with itinerary suggestions showcasing the best of what Prince Edward County has to offer. With profiles of key people behind some of the county's most beloved establishments, this book goes beyond typical guidebook territory. A Taste of Prince Edward County also includes a selection of recipes and wine pairings from chefs and restaurateurs based in the area, all inspired by the culinary bounty PEC has to offer. And with his signature warmth and humour, food and travel writer Chris Johns teams up with local county photographer Johnny C. Y. Lam to provide readers with a stunningly beautiful insider's look into one of the top travel destinations in Canada.

Subjects: Guidebooks.; Cookbooks.; Cooking, Canadian; Food;

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Mary Poppins returns [videorecording] / by Blunt, Emily,actor.; Firth, Colin,1960-actor.; Magee, David,1962-screenwriter.; Marshall, Rob,film director.; Miranda, Lin-Manuel,1980-actor.; Mortimer, Emily,actor.; Streep, Meryl,actor.; Van Dyke, Dick,actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Walt Disney Company,production company.; Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;

Emily Blunt, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth.Delightful sequel to the 1964 Disney classic stars Emily Blunt as author P.L. Travers' magical nanny Mary Poppins. It's the 1930s, and Mary and London lamplighter Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda) must help grown Banks children Michael (Ben Whishaw)--now a widowed father of three--and Jane (Emily Mortimer) save their family home from repossession. Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, and Dick Van Dyke co-star in this blend of live action and animation.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG; for some mild thematic elements and brief action.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.

Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Children's films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Poppins, Mary (Fictitious character); Bank stocks; Brothers and sisters; Nannies; Repossession; Widowers;

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Before the lights go out : a season inside a game worth saving / by Fitz-Gerald, Sean,author.;

" A love letter to a sport that's losing itself, from one of Canada's best sports writers. Canadian hockey is approaching a state of crisis. It's become more expensive, more exclusive, and effectively off-limits to huge swaths of the potential sports-loving population. Youth registration numbers are stagnant; efforts to appeal to new Canadians are often grim at best; the game, increasingly, does not resemble the country of which it's for so long been an integral part. These signs worried Sean Fitz-Gerald. As a lifelong hockey fan and father of a young mixed-race son falling headlong in love with the game, he wanted to get to the roots of these issues. His entry point: a season with the Peterborough Petes, a storied OHL team far from its former glory in a once-emblematic Canadian city that is finding itself on the wrong side of the country's changing demographics. Fitz-Gerald profiles the players, coaches and front office staff, a mix of world-class talents with NHL aspirations and Peterborough natives happy with more modest dreams. Through their experiences, their widely varied motivations and expectations, we get a rich, colourful understanding of who ends up playing hockey in Canada and why. Fitz-Gerald interweaves the action of the season with portraits of public figures who've shaped and been shaped by the game: authors who captured its spirit, politicians who exploited it, and broadcasters who try to embody and sell it. He finds his way into community meetings full of angry season ticket holders, as well as into sterile boardrooms full of the sport's institutional brain trust, unable to break away from the inertia of tradition and hopelessly at war with itself. Before the Lights Go Out is a moving, funny, yet unsettling picture of a sport at a crossroads. Fitz-Gerald's warm but rigorous journalistic approach reads, in the end, like a letter to a troubled friend: it's not too late to save hockey in this country, but who has the will to do it?"-- Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Peterborough Petes (Junior hockey team); Hockey teams; Hockey;

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