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Scattershot : life, music, Elton, and me / by Taupin, Bernie,author.;
"An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin, the lyrical master and long-time collaborator of Elton John. This is the memoir music fans have been waiting for. Half of one of the greatest creative partnerships in popular music, Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics for Elton John, who conceived the ideas that spawned countless hits, and sold millions and millions of records. Together, they were a duo, a unit, an immovable object. Their extraordinary, half-century-and-counting creative relationship has been chronicled in biopics (like 2019's Rocketman) and even John's own autobiography, Me. But Taupin, a famously private person, has kept his own account of their adventures close to his chest, until now. An exciting, multi-decade whirlwind told in a non-linear yet grounded narrative, Scattershot whizzes around the world as we ride shotgun with Bernie on his extraordinary life. We visit Los Angeles with him and Elton on the cusp of global fame. We spend time with him in Australia almost in residency at an infamous rock 'n' roll hotel in an endless blizzard of drugs. And we spend late, late night hours with John Lennon, with Bob Marley, and hanging with Frank Sinatra. And beyond the world of popular music, we witness memorable encounters with writers like Graham Greene, painters like Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali, and scores of notable misfits, miscreants, eccentrics, and geniuses, known and unknown. Even if they're not famous in their own right, they are stars on the page, and we discover how they inspired the indelible lyrics to songs such as "Tiny Dancer," "Candle in the Wind," "Bennie and The Jets," and so many more"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Taupin, Bernie.; John, Elton; Taupin, Bernie; Composers; Lyricists;
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Into the soul of the world : my journey to healing / by Wetzler, Brad,author.;
""My story, at its core, is about faith. Not religious faith. A faith that is more human and essential. Faith in myself, a deep knowing in my heart and body that I was on a good path, an elemental trust that taking one more step forward would lead to where I needed to go without self-betrayal. A faith that, when the world pushed back and set me on my heels, maybe forcing me to backpedal, I could adjust my course a few degrees and then take another step forward. I would get back on my feet, dust myself off, and, leaning into the headwind, restart my journey with one more step forward. And another." Suffering from PTSD and severe depression from past trauma, battling an addiction to overprescribed psychiatric medication, and at the rock bottom of his career, journalist Brad Wetzler had nowhere to go. So he set out on a journey to wander and hopefully find himself--and the world--again. Into the Soul of the World is Wetzler's thrilling, impactful, and heartrending memoir of healing--physically, emotionally, and spiritually. An adventure journalist at heart, Wetzler mixes travelogue with empowering insights about his inner journey to better care for his own mental health. Journey with him as he travels across Israel and the West Bank, before moving on to India, a candle-lit cave on a mountaintop in the Himalayan foothills, and a life-changing encounter with a 100-year-old yogi. Wetzler's writing is full of the poignant, amusing, and occasionally heart breaking situations that unfold when we finally decide to confront depression (or any mental health struggle) and declare ourselves ready to heal: How do we heal our past and thrive again? What does it mean to live a good life? How can we transform our suffering and serve others? His answer: live to tell the story and find the humility and courage to be the best human you can be"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Wetzler, Brad.; Depression, Mental; Drug addiction; Journalists;
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Mutual interest : a novel / by Wolfgang-Smith, Olivia,author.;
"From Glassworks author Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, a decadent, dishy novel set in the early-1900s about a business empire built by three queer people fighting to live life on their own terms. Vivian Lesperance moves to New York City at the turn of the 20th century with one goal in mind: she will not let her life be dictated by her small-minded family in Utica. Instead, she will set a new and independent course for herself among the rich and nouveau rich, and in the apartments of the women she loves. Oscar Schmidt chooses the soap industry-and a move from Ohio to New York-in a doomed attempt to run away from his own attraction to men. But while working as a straight-laced middle manager by day and cruising the waterfront and gay clubs at night, Oscar faces dual threats to his new life. No one is fooled by his guise of easy bachelorhood, and his business is threatened by Squire Clancey, the socially awkward scion of a wealthy New York family, whose passion for candle making and unlimited resources lead to shortages of the very ingredient Oscar needs to manufacture his goods. Vivian knows she'll never get what she wants in life without effort, so she convinces Oscar to marry her, and then persuades Oscar and Squire to go into business together rather than fight for resources. Clancey & Schmidt Co is born, and with it, a new love affair begins: between Clancey and Schmidt themselves. Meanwhile, Vivian reaches the pinnacle of her power running the business behind a Tiffany's desk-and behind the image of both men. But the threat of exposure-and of an arranged marriage for Squire-looms, and together, the trio must work to maintain the life they've dreamed up, and made real, for themselves. Written in the style of classic authors like EM Forster, but with a modern sensibility and wry sense of humor, Personal Care is a fresh and beguiling story of patriarchy, privilege, and power for readers of Trust by Hernan Diaz and The Magician by Colm Toibin"--
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Novels.; Ambition; Marriage; Secrecy;
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Heartland. [videorecording] / by Brooke, Lauren.Heartland.Videorecording.; Conkie, Heather.; Dimarco, Steve.; Grewal, Tina.; Johnston, Shaun.; Marshall, Amber.; Morgan, Michele.; Power, Keith.; Dynamo Films.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Seven24 Films.;
Disc 1.Finding freedom -- Something in the night -- What's in a name? Beyond Hell's half mile.Disc 2. Never let go -- The slippery slope -- Over the rise -- Nothing for granted.Disc 3. Cover me -- Trust -- Fool's gold -- Road to nowhere.Disc 4. Aftermath -- Working on a dream -- Breaking down and building up -- Wild horses.Disc 5. True calling -- Candles in the wind.Director of photography, Craig Wrobleski ; music, Keith Power.Amber Marshall, Michele Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Graham Wardle, Nathaniel Arcand, Chris Potter.Set against the vistas of the Rocky Mountains, Heartland follows teenage horse whisperer Amy through the trials and triumphs of life on a family-owned horse ranch.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Brooke, Lauren.; Coming-of-age television programs.; Families; Horse whisperers; Horses; Ranches; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2012., Entertainment One,
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The happiest Hanukkah / by Baddiel, Ivor.; Selbert, Kathryn.;
Get ready for Hanukkah! Join Leora and her family as they come together to put the finishing touches on their Hanukkah preparations and get ready to celebrate. For Leora, her main wish this year is that she will be allowed to light the candles. Leora hopes her family will see that she is ready for such a big responsibility . . . If they do, she feels sure it really will be the happiest Hanukkah!
Subjects: Picture books.; Hanukkah fiction.; Hanukkah; Jewish families;
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Celebrate Kwanzaa / by Otto, Carolyn.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Introduces what Kwanzaa is and how it is celebrated. Includes recipe.LSC
Subjects: Kwanzaa;
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20 holiday adventures [videorecording] / by Cinedigm (Firm),film distributor.; Scholastic Inc.,publisher.; Weston Woods Studios.;
The night before Christmas -- Max's Christmas -- Merry Christmas, Splat -- Morris's disappearing bag -- Merry Christmas, space case -- Bear snores on -- Noah's ark -- Too many tamales -- Lemonade in winter -- The snowy day -- Fletcher and the snowflake Christmas -- In the month of Kislev -- Little drummer boy -- Seven candles for Kwanzaa -- Great joy! -- Antarctic antics -- Giving thanks -- Bear has a story to tell -- The clown of God -- Brave Irene.Scholastic Classics, a new value line, continues with a Holiday Adventures release packed with 20 tales perfect for kids and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life!G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Holidays; Short films.; Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
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Maisy's surprise birthday party / by Cousins, Lucy.;
"Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there's no mail! Did everyone forget? And why is Charley's house so dark and quiet? Surprise! Every small child who has ever felt the thrill (or trepidation) of birthday anticipation will want an invitation to this fete full of games, treats, cards, presents, and, of course, Maisy's good friends. Best of all is a big birthday cake with candles to blow out while making a wish! This First Experiences story is sure to make birthday surprises a welcome adventure for both seasoned partiers and first-time celebrants"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Birthday parties;
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Oliver Twist. by Giedroyc, Coky,film director.; Rhind-Tutt, Julian,actor.; Gomez, Michelle,actor.; Okonedo, Sophie,actor.; Spall, Timothy,actor.; Hardy, Tom,actor.; Miller, William,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Julian Rhind-Tutt, Michelle Gomez, Sophie Okonedo, Timothy Spall, Tom Hardy, William MillerOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2007.This gripping and emotionally powerful adaptation from one of British television's most exciting new writers breathes new life into the popular Dickens story. On a dark and stormy winter's night in a miserable, dank room, lit only by a few candles, Oliver is born into a life of poverty and misfortune. Growing up in a workhouse, watching the suffering and cruelty endured by the boys at the hands of his masters, Oliver decides he wants more and sets out for London. There he meets the Artful Dodger, Nancy, Fagin and the boys and gets the first warm welcome of his life.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Motion pictures, British.; Historical films.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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The little ghost quilt's winter surprise / by Nason, Riel,1969-; Eggenschwiler, Byron.;
"The little ghost quilt loves being out in the cold. For once, he doesn't overheat, and he likes how the snowflakes make his patches look polka-dotted. His friends, who are sheets, get too cold in the winter weather and have to stay inside, but the little ghost quilt doesn't mind. He enjoys slowly drifting along on his own. On one of his frosty flights, he sees something happening in the town. People are putting up warm, twinkling lights, and there's a fun festive feeling everywhere--like Halloween, his favorite season, but with snowmen and wreaths and candles in windows instead of pumpkins. He is filled with excitement and happiness looking at all the beautiful decorations and joyous people, yet he can't help but feel sad that his friends can't be there. But then, after almost getting caught in a blizzard, the little ghost quilt is struck by inspiration . . ."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Ghost stories.; Christmas fiction.; Ghosts; Quilts; Winter; Christmas;
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