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We are not like them : a novel / by Pride, Christine,author.; Piazza, Jo,author.;
"Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event-a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives. Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions. Jen married young, and after years of trying, is finally pregnant. Riley pursued her childhood dream of becoming a television journalist and is poised to become one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia. But the deep bond they share is severely tested when Jen's husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. Six months pregnant, Jen is in freefall as her future, her husband's freedom, and her friendship with Riley are thrown into uncertainty. Covering this career-making story, Riley wrestles with the implications of this tragic incident for her Black community, her ambitions, and her relationship with her lifelong friend. Like Tayari Jones's An American Marriage and Jodi Picoult's Small Great Things, We Are Not Like Them explores complex questions of race and how they pervade and shape our most intimate spaces in a deeply divided world. But at its heart, it's a story of enduring friendship-a love that defies the odds even as it faces its most difficult challenges"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Interracial friendship; Police shootings; Race;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Family / by Garnett, Jaye.; Mikecz, Melanie.;
"We play. We love. We care. We are family! Explore the many ways animals express their love and show affection towards members of their family in this heartwarming story that celebrates the universal bond shared between families of all kinds. From elephant families traveling together holding onto each other for guidance to a mom chimpanzee grooming her little baby, little ones will love flipping through the sturdy board pages and seeing their favorite animals being comforted by their loved ones. This beautifully illustrated story features wild animals native to Africa including chimpanzees, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and more! A sweet animal introduction both babies and toddlers will adore that strengthens a love for animals and teaches empathy. A must for little animal lovers!" --
Subjects: Board books.; Families; Animals; Love;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2
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The daughters of Ys [graphic novel] / by Anderson, M. T.,author.; Rioux, Jo-Anne,illustrator.;
"Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue. When Rozenn and Dahut's bond is irrevocably changed, the fate of Ys is sealed, exposing the monsters that lurk in plain view. M. T. Anderson and Jo Rioux reimagine this classic Breton folktale of love, loss, and rebirth, revealing the secrets that lie beneath the surface."--Amazon.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Graphic novels.; Daughters; Sisters; Inheritance and succession; Mothers; Kings and rulers; Magic; Secrecy; Jealousy; Monsters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spirit untamed [videorecording] : the movie / by Bogan, Elaine,film director.; Foster, Karen,film producer.; Fusco, John,screenwriter.; Grace, Mckenna,2006-voice actor.; Gyllenhaal, Jake,1980-voice actor.; Hahn, Kristin,screenwriter.; Martin, Marsai,2004-voice actor.; Merced, Isabela,2001-voice actor.; DreamWorks Animation,production company.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Isabela Merced, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Julianne Moore, Walton Goggins, Eiza Gonzalez, Andre Braugher, Gary A. Hecker.Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved franchise full of adventure, family and friendship. Free-spirited Lucky Prescott moves to Miradero to join her estranged father. She is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy town until she discovers a unique tie to her late mother, who was a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. She quickly forms a bond with a wild mustang named Spirit and makes two new pals who love horses as much as she does. When a heartless wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her friends set off on an epic journey to rescue the horse who has given her an unbreakable connection to her mother's legacy.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG; for some adventure action.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Girls; Horses; Human-animal relationships; Mustang;
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Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Meet me at the crossroads : a novel / by Giddings, Megan,author.;
"On an ordinary summer morning, the world is changed by the appearance of seven mysterious doors that seemingly lead to another world. People are, of course, mesmerized and intrigued: A new dimension filled with beauty and resources beckons them to step into an adventure. But, perhaps inevitably, people soon learn that what looks like paradise may very well be filled with danger. Ayanna and Olivia, two Black midwestern teens -- and twin sisters -- have different ideas of what may lie in the world beyond. But will their personal bond endure such wanton exploration? And when one of them goes missing, will the other find solace on her own? And will she uncover the circumstances of what truly happened to her once constant companion and best friend?"--
Subjects: Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Gifted girls; Missing persons; Teenage girls, Black; Twin sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Films of endearment : a mother, a son and the '80s films that defined us / by Koresky, Michael,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Michael Koresky's most formative memories were simple ones. A movie rental. A bowl of popcorn. And a few shared hours with his mother. Through the films they watched together, he gained insight into his mother's perspective and the values she hoped to instill. Decades later and now a successful film critic, Koresky set out on a journey with his mother to discover more about their shared cinematic past. They rewatched ten films, one from every year of the '80s, each featuring women in leading roles. Films like 9 to 5, Terms of Endearment, The Color Purple and Working Girl played a powerful role in Michael's developing consciousness as a gay man and helped solidify an unspoken bond between mother and son.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Koresky, Michael, 1979-; Koresky, Michael, 1979-; Mothers and sons; Film critics; Gay men; Women in motion pictures.; Leading ladies (Actresses);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Resistance Fighter. by Pasikowski, Wladyslaw,film director.; James, Bradley,actor.; Engelbrecht, Julie,actor.; Butzke, Martin,actor.; Rogner, Nico,actor.; Tlokinski, Philippe,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bradley James, Julie Engelbrecht, Martin Butzke, Nico Rogner, Philippe TlokinskiOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 2019.Commemorating the anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, the largest resistance operation in German-occupied Europe, THE RESISTANCE FIGHTER tells the incredible true story of the Polish "James Bond" war hero Jan Nowak-Jeziorański, a man of extraordinary courage, who served as an emissary between the commanders of Poland's resistance movement and the Polish government in exile in London at the height of the Second World War. Hunted by all the Axis Powers' secret services, he is smuggled out of Poland on a mission to make his way to London with information that would decide the fate of the war. The stakes could not be higher in this riveting wartime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; War films.; Horror films.; Historical drama.; Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).;
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The rising tide / by Cleeves, Ann,author.;
Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion. Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera is called in. Learning that the dead man had recently been fired after misconduct allegations, Vera knows she must discover what the friends are hiding, and whether the events of many years before could have led to murder then, and now . . . But with the tide rising, secrets long-hidden are finding their way to the surface, and Vera and the team may find themselves in more danger than they could have believed possible.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Stanhope, Vera; Friendship; Murder; Reunions; Secrecy; Women detectives;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Old guy [videorecording] / by Waltz, Christoph,1956-actor.; Johnson, Greg(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Liu, Lucy,1968-actor.; Hoffman, Cooper,2003-actor.; West, Simon,1961-film director.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Lucy Liu, Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman.Aging contract killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he's the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of spunky club manager Anata, Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg, a prodigy assassin with an attitude. The mismatched pair is asked to eliminate a competing crime syndicate, but uncover their employer's true motive: removing the old guard in a full takeover. The Company didn't anticipate that Danny's experience coupled with the kid's brilliance would create such an unlikely bond between the two. With Anata's crucial help, the duo turns it all back on The Company.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Action and adventure films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Older men; Assassins; Mentoring; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The heartbeat library / by Imai Messina, Laura,author.; Rand, Lucy,translator.;
Includes bibliographical references.On the peaceful Japanese island of Teshima there is a library where the heartbeats of visitors from all around the world are collected. In this small, isolated building, the pulses of people who are still alive or who have already passed away continue to echo. Several miles away, in the ancient city of Kamakura, two lonely souls meet: Shuichi, a forty-year-old illustrator, who returns to his hometown to fix up the house of his recently deceased mother, and eight-year-old Kenta, a child he finds wandering like a shadow around it. Day by day, the trust between Shuichi and Kenta grows, until they discover they share a bond that will tie them together for life. Their journey will lead them to Teshima and to the library of heartbeats.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Friendship; Grief; Interpersonal relations; Libraries; Love;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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