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Africville : a novel / by Colvin, Jeffrey,author.; Colvin, Jeffrey.Africaville.;
"A ferociously talented writer makes his stunning debut with this richly woven tapestry, set in a small Nova Scotia town settled by former slaves, that depicts several generations of one family bound together and torn apart by blood, faith, time, and fate. Structured as a triptych, Africaville chronicles the lives of three generations of the Sebolt family-- Kath Ella, her son Omar/Etienne, and her grandson Warner-- whose lives unfold against the tumultuous events of the twentieth century from the Great Depression of the 1930s, through the social protests of the 1960s to the economic upheavals in the 1980s. A century earlier, Kath Ella's ancestors established a new home in Nova Scotia. Like her ancestors, Kath Ella's life is shaped by hardship-- she struggles to conceive and to provide for her family during the long, bitter Canadian winters. She must also contend with the locals' lingering suspicions about the dark-skinned "outsiders" who live in their midst. Kath Ella's fierce love for her son, Omar, cannot help her overcome the racial prejudices that linger in this remote, tight-knit place. As he grows up, the rebellious Omar refutes the past and decides to break from the family, threatening to upend all that Kath Ella and her people have tried to build. Over the decades, each successive generation drifts further from Africaville, yet they take a piece of this indelible place with them as they make their way to Montreal, Vermont, and beyond, to the deep South of America. As it explores notions of identity, passing, cross-racial relationships, the importance of place, and the meaning of home, Africaville tells the larger story of the black experience in parts of Canada and the United States."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Blacks; African Americans; Families; Slaves; Conflict of generations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Harry, the dirty dog / by Zion, Gene.; Graham, Margaret Bloy.;
Harry, the white dog with black spots, runs away from home to avoid a bath and becomes so dirty that his family doesn't recognize him when he returns.Ages 3-8.LSC
Subjects: Dogs; Baths; Hygiene;
© [2002], c1984., HarperCollins,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Little miracles / by Butler, Victoria(Author of Little miracles),author.;
"A book of poetry containing themes such as family, love, place and home."--
Subjects: Poetry.; Canadian poetry;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Black or white [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Costner, Kevin; Spencer, Octavia; Estell, Jillian; Burr, Bill; Koaho, Mpho; Mackie, Anthony; Ehle, Jennifer;
Director, Mike Binder.Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, Bill Burr, Mpho Koaho, Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Ehle.The story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter, but when her paternal grandmother seeks custody with the help of her brother, the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding.OFRB rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.;
© 2015., Fox Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The complete guide to backyard recreation projects : sports courts & outdoor games, play structures & treehouses, outdoor entertainment / by Smith, Eric W.(Eric William),1951-; Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.); Creative Publishing International.;
"More than 25 complete DIY projects to create play spaces for family members of all ages"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Garden structures; Recreation;
© c2010., Creative Pub. International,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Black sheep / by Harrison, Rachel,1989-author.;
"A cynical twentysomething must confront her cultish family in this fiery, irreverent novel from the national bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle. Vesper Wright is in hell. The night she gets fired from her unglamorous restaurant job, she comes home to find an envelope waiting on her doorstep. There's no return address, but she knows exactly who it's from-her estranged family. Inside the envelope is an invitation to the wedding of Vesper's cousin and childhood best friend, Rosemary, the one person she regrets losing touch with. She's getting married at the family home. A home that, according to the rules of her strictly religious family, Vesper shouldn't be allowed to return to. But Vesper has always been an exception to the rule, and something inside her is telling her she has to attend the wedding, even if it means suffering through a weekend in the staunchly religious community she defected from. Even if it means reuniting with her mother, Constance, a former horror film star and forever ice queen. When Vesper's homecoming exhumes a horrifying family secret, she's forced to reckon with her family's fanatical beliefs and her own unexpected identity. This haunting novel explores the way family ties can bind us as we struggle to define our own separate identities"--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Novels.; Families; Family secrets; Homecoming; Weddings;
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American tapestry : the story of black, white, and multiracial ancestors of Michelle Obama / by Swarns, Rachel L.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-367) and index.A remarkable history of First Lady Michelle Obama's mixed ancestry as well as a portrait of America itself in an epic and inspiring family saga.
Subjects: Obama, Michelle, 1964-;
© c2012., Amistad,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The letters : postmark prejudice in black and white / by White, Sheila,author.;
"Vivian Keeler is an intelligent, attractive and determined white woman from a traditional Nova Scotia family who risks it all by falling in love with a Black man. Billy White is a charismatic and gifted member of a prominent Black family; he's the brother of celebrated classical singer Portia White and the son of a renowned Black minister who garnered fame as an officer during the First World War. Vivian and Billy meet at a lunch counter in Halifax. During the next several months their casual friendship blossoms into romance. But the courtship that follows unleashes a torrent of racist rants that expose the pervasive bigotry of the late 1940s. The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White chronicles a passion that transcends deeply rooted taboos and sparks an orchestrated campaign to persuade Vivian "not to marry outside her race." As the pressure mounts, Vivian and Billy find strength in their shared affection. But will it be enough to overcome their own doubts about the viability of a future together?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Black people; Interracial marriage; Racism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The pioneer woman : black heels to tractor wheels : a love story / by Drummond, Ree.;
American blogger and food writer Ree Drummond relates the real life story of how she met and married her "Marlboro Man." Her stories about her husband, family, and country living paint a warm and touching picture of life on an Oklahoma ranch.
Subjects: Drummond, Ree.; Ranch life; Wives;
© c2011., William Morrow,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Black work [videorecording] / by Charman, Matt.; Duce, Sharon,1950-; Kneafsey, Honor.; Knott, Andrew.; McNulty, Matthew,1982-; Samuels, Michael.; Smith, Sheridan,1981-; Woollford, Oliver.; Acorn Media (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Sheridan Smith, Matthew McNulty, Oliver Woollford, Honor Kneafsey, Sharon Duce, Andrew Knott.Jo Gillespie is a policewoman whose detective husband is killed in the line of duty while working undercover on a case. Her coworkers expect her to stay out of the investigation, but when alarming information about her husband comes to light, Jo loses faith in her police family and sets out to find the killer herself. Along the way she learns of the many dark secrets surrounding her husband, his colleagues, and the criminals they were investigating.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Crime television programs.; Husbands; Murder; Police; Secrets; Television mini-series.; Undercover operations;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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