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Pioneer history of Midhurst / by Midhurst Historical Society.;
First ed. by the Midhurst Historical Committee published in 1967 under title: Midhurst, Ontario.
© 1975., Midhurst Historical Society,
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Harry : life, loss, and love / by Nicholl, Katie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Respected biographer Katie Nicholl details the most insightful book on Prince Harry to date, based on exclusive interviews with former Palace aides, courtiers, friends, and family members, and including stories, clandestine lovers, family feuds, and family secrets never before revealed."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Henry, Prince, grandson of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1984-; Great Britain. Army; Afghan War, 2001-; Helicopter pilots; Princes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The third act : reinventing your next chapter / by Sapan, Josh,author.;
"With more than 60 beautiful portrait photographs and profiles of notable people who are redefining conventional retirement and living their most productive and thrilling new chapters later in life, The Third Act celebrates aging in all its grace, excitement, accomplishments, and discovery. There's an entirely new way to think about what you do later in life. The Third Act profiles 60 people who are doing it differently. From names you'll know to those you've never heard of, these life stories and beautiful photographic portraits will encourage readers to bring their passions and capabilities to life at a time when many are conventionally retiring. Read how well-known celebrities like Alan Alda, Rita Moreno, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda, James E. Clyburn, Robert Redford, and Norman Lear took on new challenges at an age when many people put their feet up. Be inspired by the stories of lesser-known figures like Donzella Washington, who became the oldest graduate of Alabama A&M University at eighty; Andrea Peterson, who fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter at fifty; Paul Dillon, who started an incubator for marine veterans after his business career; Hope Harley, who founded the Bronx Children's Museum after a career at a telecommunications company; and many more"-Publisher's Website.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Older people; Older people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Down and back : on alcohol, family, and a life in hockey / by Bourne, Justin,author.;
"For readers of Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father and Hockey Confidential, Down and Back tells broadcaster Justin Bourne's story of following his Hall-of-Fame father into the NHL, only to also follow him into rehab. When Justin Bourne's father stole back the Stanley Cup ring he'd given his son as a graduation present, the younger man was forced to call into question just about everything he thought he knew about two of the most important things in his life: hockey, and his father. Bob Bourne had been a star--an NHL All-Star, a Sports Illustrated "Athlete of the Year," a Stanley Cup champion. He was everything a son wants to emulate. And Justin did follow in those huge footsteps, leading his teams in scoring year after year, and finally garnering an invitation to the New York Islanders' training camp--the same team his father had played for. Though an injury brought to an end his dream of winning a Cup, Bourne found a way to stay in the game. His blog caught the eye of both The Athletic and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and soon he was both coaching and writing professionally. But at the same time, Justin was following his father's footsteps down a darker path. Though he hadn't had his first drink until he was 18, by 30 he was in rehab--his impressive career in the game in peril of being cut short. In an act of brutal self-honesty--which may not have been possible had his father not shown him the consequences of lying--Bourne got help, got sober, and confronted what his father and the game mean to him. That honesty is the backbone of Playing Hurt. It is a frank and sometimes harsh appraisal of the game and of the man in his family who played it: the violence and danger, the booze and drugs, the consequences of fame for the young men who are not prepared for it. But it is also an honest look at what is redeeming about the game, through the eyes of someone who grew up in NHL dressing rooms, who has skated on NHL ice as both a player and a coach, who lives and breathes the game--and who inherited it from a man he can understand only through the game."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Bourne, Justin; Bourne, Justin.; Fathers and sons; Hockey coaches; Hockey players; Recovering alcoholics; Sportscasters; Sportswriters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Steal away home : one woman's epic flight to freedom -- and her long road back to the South / by Smardz Frost, Karolyn,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Reynolds, Cecelia Jane.; Fugitive slaves; African Americans; Black Canadians; Slaves; African Americans; Underground Railroad.; Antislavery movements;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Adventures in solitude : what not to wear to a nude potluck and other stories from Desolation Sound / by Lawrence, Grant,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographies.; Lawrence, Grant, 1971-; Radio broadcasters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A place called home : a memoir / by Ambroz, David,author.;
"As a child, David Ambroz was raised homeless in New York City, the home of Wall Street and more than 100,000 homeless children. For David and his two siblings, their mother's diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia sets them in motion for a life of poverty, violence and instability as they travel across New York and New England seeking shelter. For eleven years, home for David means living in train stations, subway cars, 24-hour diners, and wherever is safe and warm; bathing in public restrooms; and stealing food to quell his hunger. When he gets into foster care, it feels like salvation, but it soon proves to be just as unsafe for young people--more of his foster siblings are put on a prison pipeline than college-bound. Surmounting violence, continued poverty and physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his caregivers, David harnesses an inner grit to escape the inevitable outcome for kids like him. He takes shelter and finds hope on his own in libraries, schools, and in the occasional adult angel. Through hard work and unwavering resolve, he is able to get into Vassar College, the first significant step out from the yolk of poverty, and later graduates UCLA School of Law. This heart-wrenching and inspiring story about young people pulls back the curtain on homelessness and poverty in the lives of children and shines a pivotal light on generations of kids that have been systematically ignored and overlooked. A Place Called Home is both David's powerful personal account through the lens of a child surviving it daily. And as the go-to child welfare advocate for the Obama administration and major U.S. companies, A Place Called Home is a beckoning call to our national conscience to move from pity to action"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Ambroz, David.; Foster children; Homeless children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Barack Obama / by White-Thomson, Stephen.;
Barack Obama -- Early life -- Moving around -- Learning about life -- Family and politics -- Becoming president -- Being president -- Re-elected president -- Handing over -- Quiz -- Glossary."Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children"--Provided by publisher.Ages 7-10Grades 2-3Guided reading level: P.LSC
Subjects: Obama, Barack; Presidents; African American politicians; Politicians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dante [videorecording] : inferno to paradise / by Cox, Alan,1970-narrator.; Burns, Ric,television director,screenwriter.; Fazzini, Antonio,on-screen participant.; Fraser, Fattori,on-screen participant.; Tulaine, Dikran,on-screen participant.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.;
Alan Cox, Antonio Fazzini, Fattori Fraser, Dikran Tulaine.Dante: Inferno to Paradise explores the riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, arguably the greatest single work ever created in the history of Western literature. Directed by Ric Burns, and written by Burns and Riccardo Bruscagli, the film chronicles the mesmerizing story, at once dreamlike and hyper-real, that unfolds within the poem itself, the story of how Dante managed to create it under such unpromising circumstances, and how it has been transmitted over time.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Biographical films.; Television mini-series.; Biographical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321.; Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321.; Authors, Italian; Poets, Italian; Authors, Italian; Poets, Italian;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hanns and Rudolf : the true story of the German Jew who caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz / by Harding, Thomas,1968-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet address and index.Tells the story of Hanns Alexander, a German Jew and member of the British Army, who tracked down and caught Rudolf Höss, the Kommandant of Auschwitz.LSC
Subjects: Alexander, Hanns, 1917-2006.; Höss, Rudolf, 1900-1947.; Auschwitz (Concentration camp); Auschwitz (Concentration camp); Great Britain. Army; Jews; Jews; War criminals; Concentration camp commandants;
© 2013., House of Anansi Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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