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A house in the sky : a memoir / by Lindhout, Amanda.; Corbett, Sara.;
Includes bibliographical references."The spectacularly dramatic memoir of a woman whose curiosity about the world led her from rural Canada to imperiled and dangerous countries on every continent, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity in Somalia--a story of courage, resilience, and extraordinary grace.At the age of eighteen, Amanda Lindhout moved from her hardscrabble Alberta hometown to the big city--Calgary--and worked as a cocktail waitress, saving her tips so she could travel the globe. As a child, she escaped a violent household by paging through National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. Now she would see those places for real. She backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each experience, went on to travel solo across Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a TV reporter. And then, in August 2008, she traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia--"the most dangerous place on earth"--to report on the fighting there. On her fourth day in the country, she and her photojournalist companion were abducted. An astoundingly intimate and harrowing account of Lindhout's fifteen months as a captive, A House in the Sky illuminates the psychology, motivations, and desperate extremism of her young guards and the men in charge of them. She is kept in chains, nearly starved, and subjected to unthinkable abuse. She survives by imagining herself in a "house in the sky," looking down at the woman shackled below, and finding strength and hope in the power of her own mind. Lindhout's decision, upon her release, to counter the violence she endured by founding an organization to help the Somali people rebuild their country through education is a wrenching testament to the capacity of the human spirit and an astonishing portrait of the power of compassion and forgiveness"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Lindhout, Amanda.; Hostages; Journalists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Lost in the Valley of Death : a story of obsession and danger in the Himalayas / by Rustad, Harley,author.;
"In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India -- one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker. In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a personal quest -- his own hero's journey. In 2016, he made his way to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a "spiritual journey" to a holy lake -- a journey from which he would never return. Lost in the Valley of Death is about one man's search to find himself, in a country where for many westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught, even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life.
Subjects: Shetler, Justin.; Shetler, Justin; Adventure and adventurers; Adventure travel; Hikers; Missing persons; Travel; Wilderness areas;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The best mistake mystery / by McNicoll, Sylvia,1954-;
Dogwalker extraordinaire Stephen Nobel can get a little anxious, but his habit of counting the mistakes he and everyone else makes calms him. His need to analyze gets kicked into hyperdrive after two crazy events happen in one day at school: the bomb squad blows up a backpack and someone smashes a car into the building. LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Friendship; Errors; Dog walking; Schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Winter break wipeout / by Tibo, Gilles,1951-; St-Aubin, Bruno.;
"Nicholas is so excited for his family's ski trip that he's had his backpack, long johns, and snowboard boots on for three days already. But before they leave, Nicholas has a whole list of things to do: take the cat to a neighbour's house, shovel the driveway, round up the ski gear, pack up the car-- will this vacation ever start?"--www.bookmanager.com.LSC
Subjects: Family vacations; Helping behavior in children;
© c2014., Scholastic Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Alpha: The Right to Kill. by Mendoza, Brillante,film director.; Dizon, Allen,actor.; Geisler, Baron,actor.; Filamor, Elijah,actor.; Taboneknek, Jalyn,actor.; Memento International (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Allen Dizon, Baron Geisler, Elijah Filamor, Jalyn TaboneknekOriginally produced by Memento International in 2018.During the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT operation targets Abel, a major Manila druglord. Police officer Espino and informant Elijah provide intelligence, leading to a violent clash in the slums. Before investigators arrive, Espino and Elijah take Abel’s backpack full of money and meth, triggering a dangerous series of events that risk their reputations, families, and lives.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures--Asia.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;
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First day critter jitters / by John, Jory.; Climo, Liz.;
It s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can t seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she ll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they re in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It s their teacher, the armadillo!LSC
Subjects: Animals; First day of school; Schools; Teachers;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Green Jolene and the neighborhood swap / by Mass, Wendy,1967-; Yong, Billy.;
It all began (as the best stories do) with a very stinky backpack! Jolene wouldn't have guessed that the first day of summer vacation would start with her trying to figure out if the squishy object smelling up her backpack was a half-eaten tuna sandwich or a six-month-old plum! (It was both!) While dumping old food in the trash and bringing out the recycling, Jolene sees the huge boxes of stuff her new neighbors got delivered. She realizes how many of her own belongings she doesn't use anymore. Horrified by the idea of contributing to overflowing landfills and trash-filled oceans, Jolene hatches a big plan to not only deal with her own stuff, but her whole neighborhood's unwanted items as well. Of course, big plans never work out quite the way we think they will! Clad in her favorite rain boots, Jolene is ready to save the world. Or, at least, to tackle her own neighborhood's stuff and find some surprising new allies along the way. For fans of Ivy & Bean and Clementine comes Jolene, a can-do new hero who is discovering how to take an Earth-first approach to every problem she encounters.
Subjects: Sustainable living; Environmentalism; Neighbors; Neighborhoods; Boots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Birding without borders : an obsession, a quest, and the biggest year in the world / by Strycker, Noah K.,author.;
In 2015, Noah Strycker, a young American birder, became the first person to see more than half of the 10,000 bird species on planet Earth in one year. Traveling to forty-one countries on seven continents with just a small backpack, a pair of binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, Noah not only set a new world record, he also captured the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Strycker, Noah K.; Bird watching; Bird watchers; Birds;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Outward [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Outward is an open-world survival RPG where the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. You, the player, aren't the chosen one from a prophecy: you are an adventurer, a traveler, an explorer. And most importantly, you are vulnerable. Explore the vast world of Aurai, embark on memorable adventures alone or with your friends, and whatever you do - don't forget your backpack!ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood and gore, partial nudity, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2 player co-op online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 11 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Xbox One X enhanced.
Subjects: Open world video games.; Role playing video games.; Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Xbox video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Outward (Game); Computer adventure games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The book of Eli : by Beals, Jennifer.; Gambon, Michael.; Kunis, Mila,1983-; Oldman, Gary.; Washington, Denzel,1954-; Whitta, Gary.; Alcon Entertainment (Firm); Hughes Brothers.; Silver Pictures.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Music, Atticus Ross ; editor, Cindy Mollo ; director of photography, Don Burgess.Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Jennifer Beals, Michael Gambon, Mila Kunis.Eli walks alone in post-apocalyptic America. He heads west along the Highway of Death on a mission he doesn't fully understand but knows he must complete. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Or in the wrong hands, the hammer of a despot. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Disasters; Dystopias; Feature films.; Survivalism;
© c2010., Warner Home Video,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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