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We've got this : unlocking the beauty of belonging / by Bhasin, Ritu,author.;
"In We've Got This, Ritu Bhasin, global speaker and internationally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, brings forward a timely touchstone for readers who struggle with the truth that life is both beautiful and hard, especially in the face of difficult and hateful experiences. As a Woman of Colour and the child of working-class immigrants who overcame significant barriers to create an authentic life, Ritu offers a much-needed voice in the personal development space, one that combines practical wisdom for self-reflection, empowerment, and personal growth to help readers to live well, heal, and thrive. Blending first-person stories from Ritu's turbulent life with empathy, savvy, and self-deprecating humour, We've Got This is the book for finding belonging and joy that readers from across cultures have been waiting for"--
Subjects: Authenticity (Philosophy); Self-acceptance.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-confidence.; Success.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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America the beautiful? : one woman in a borrowed Prius on the road most traveled / by Roberson, Blythe,author.;
"The author of How to Date Men When You Hate Men examines Americans' obsession with freedom, travel, and the open road in this funny, entertaining travelogue that blends the humorous observations of Bill Bryson with the piercing cultural commentary of JiaTolentino"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Roberson, Blythe; Automobile travel; National parks and reserves;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Triangle of sadness [videorecording] / by De Leon, Dolly,actor.; Dean, Charlbi,actor.; Dickinson, Harris,1996-actor.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; Östlund, Ruben,1974-film director,screenwriter.; Criterion Collection (Firm),publisher.;
Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon, Woody Harrelson.Master of social discomfort Ruben Östlund trains his unsparing lens on the world of wealth, beauty, and privilege in this audacious, Palme d'Or, winning satire of our status-obsessed culture. A model-influencer couple get a ticket to the luxe life when they are invited aboard an all-expenses-paid cruise alongside a coterie of the rich and ghoulish, but an act of fate turns their Insta-perfect world upside down. Pushing each provocative set piece to its extreme, Östlund maps the shifting social hierarchies with the irreverence of a modern-day Luis Buųel and the incisiveness of a cinematic anthropologist.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language and some sexual content.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Satirical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Internet personalities; Rich people; Social classes;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Two Spoons cookbook : more than 100 French-inspired vegan recipes / by Sunderani, Hannah,author.;
"Hannah Sunderani, creator of the popular blog Two Spoons, offers over 100 French-inspired plant-based recipes worth sharing--and best served with two spoons! While living in France, Hannah pursued her passion for plant-based cooking. Inspired by the food, culture, and burgeoning plant-based scene, her blog, Two Spoons, was born. In her debut cookbook, Hannah shares over 100 plant-based dishes inspired by her time in France and nearby cultures. This beautiful collection of recipes spans breakfast to dessert and beyond. Enjoy a Classic Croissant for breakfast or savoury Buckwheat Crepes with Cashew Cream Cheese and Greens for brunch, Madeleines and Chocolate Almond Torte for snack time, a healthy Chickpea Salad Niçoise for lunch, and Summer Rainbow Ratatouille or Moroccan Stuffed Eggplant with French Lentils and Parmesan for dinner, and finish with Crème Caramel or perhaps Classic Crème Brûlée for dessert. The Two Spoons Cookbook is a delectable blend of traditional recipes and trendy plant-based creations that reflect Hannah's journey as a plant-based foodie in France, including everyday recipes that have made her blog so widely followed. The book also features menu ideas to create brunches, sweet assortments for an afternoon tea party, memorable dinners, and unforgettable charcuterie boards with colourful dips, spreads, finger foods, and fauxmages that all eaters will adore. Whether you are vegan or simply trying to incorporate more plants into your diet, this is a must-have cookbook from a rising food star in the plant-based community."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, French.; Vegan cooking.;
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Homes around the world / by Moore, Max.; Troup, Roxanne.;
Travel the world to discover all sorts of homes. Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how and why people build houses in different places - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Homes Around the World is a beautifully designed reader all about how the local climate, materials and culture in different parts of the world change how people live.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about a seashell house, some movable houses, and homes made of ice, rock and even turf.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Dwellings; Dwellings;
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When the moon turns to blood : Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a story of murder, wild faith, and end times / by Sottile, Leah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.WHEN THE MOON TURNS TO BLOOD examines the culture of end times paranoia and a trail of mysterious deaths surrounding former beauty queen Lori Vallow and her husband, grave digger turned doomsday novelist, Chad Daybell. When police in Rexburg, Idaho perform a wellness check on seven J.J. Vallow and his sister, sixteen-year-old Tylee Ryan, both children are nowhere to be found. Their mother, Lori Vallow, gives a phony explanation, and when officers return the following day with a search warrant, she, too, is gone. As the police begin to close in, a larger web of mystery, murder, fanaticism and deceit begins to unravel. Vallow's case is sinuously complex. As investigators prod further, they find the accused Black Widow has an unusual number of bodies piling up around her. WHEN THE MOON TURNS TO BLOOD tells a gripping story of extreme beliefs, snake oil prophets, and explores the question: if it feels like the world is ending, how are people supposed to act?
Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Personal narratives.; Daybell, Chad, 1968-; Ryan, Tylee; Vallow, J. J.; Vallow, Lori, 1973-; Filicide; Murder; Murder;
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Goddess : 50 goddesses, spirits, saints, and other female figures who have shaped belief / by Ramirez, Janina,1980-; Walsh, Sarah(Illustrator); British Museum.;
This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . . Beautifully written by cultural historian and broadcaster, Dr. Janina Ramirez, and stunningly illustrated by Sarah Walsh, this amazing book contains goddesses, guides, spirits, saints, witches, demons, and many more female figures that have played an important role in shaping belief today. Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage, and empower readers everywhere. Divided into thematic chapters, there are important stories of creation and love, action-packed stories of war and death, and heroic stories of great adventure and strength.
Subjects: Legends.; Biographies.; Goddesses; Goddesses; Women heroes; Women heroes;
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Tuscan daughter : a novel / by Rochon, Lisa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'Tuscan Daughter' is a novel of beauty and inspiration set in Renaissance Florence about a young and defiant female artist searching for her mother. Lisa Rochon is an award-winning architecture critic and cultural commentator. She is the two-time winner of the National Newspaper Awards for her "City Space" column in the Globe and Mail, and the recipient of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's President's Award for Architectural Journalism. She lives in Toronto, ON. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Women artists; Families; Renaissance;
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A bindi can be... / by Subramaniam, Suma.; Nair, Kamala M.;
"In this lyrical picture book, a young girl learns how to make a bindi in the traditional way with the help of her Patti. Into the clay pot go the ingredients, such as turmeric and sandalwood powder. She stirs and stirs and stirs until ... like magic, the mixture transforms from yellow to bright red. When the girl wears her bindi, she discovers what it means to her -- how it keeps her calm and centered, and helps her see the world as one. From author Suma Subramaniam comes this beautiful story about mindfulness and celebrating the cultural traditions that make us who we are."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Tilaks;
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Only the Guilty Survive A Thriller [electronic resource] : by Robards, Kate.aut; Hicks, Beth.nrt; Woodward, Leanne.nrt; Halstead, Graham.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A podcaster digs into strange connections between a cult’s mass suicide and the murder of a local beauty queen in this twisty psychological thriller about true crime culture, perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lisa Jewell. The mass suicide of a cult known as The Flock sent shockwaves through the small rural town of Iola, Michigan. Led by the charismatic Dominic Bragg, The Flock camped at an abandoned bird sanctuary before their sudden and shocking demise. The deaths came just weeks after one of their members, Laurel Tai, a local pageant queen, was abducted. The town turned its blame and fear onto the sole survivor, Claire Kettler—Laurel’s best friend. Burdened by grief and unanswered questions about her friend’s murder and her fellow cult members’ deaths, Claire can’t help but wonder what really happened, especially when the cult leader is nowhere to be found. When podcaster Arlo Stone begins poking around ten years later, determined to uncover the truth about the cult and Laurel’s murder, Claire is propelled back into action. In a desperate attempt to puzzle out the past and keep her secrets from being spilled for the entertainment of thousands of listeners, Claire must dig into a tangle of unanswered questions before time runs out and history repeats itself.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Amateur Sleuth; Psychological; Suspense;
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