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Children of the stars : a novel / by Escobar, Mario,1971-author.; Abernathy, Gretchen,translator.; translation of:Escobar, Mario,1971-Niños de la estrella amarilla.English.;
August 1942. Jacob and Moses Stein, two young Jewish brothers, are staying with their aunt in Paris amid the Nazi occupation. The boys' parents, well-known German playwrights, have left the brothers in their aunt's care until they can find safe harbor for their family. But before the Steins can reunite, a great and terrifying roundup occurs. The French gendarmes, under Nazi order, arrest the boys and take them to the Vélodrome d'Hiver--a massive, bleak structure in Paris where thousands of France's Jews are being forcibly detained. Jacob and Moses know they must flee in order to survive, but they only have a set of letters sent from the south of France to guide them to their parents. Danger lurks around every corner as the boys, with nothing but each other, trek across the occupied country. Along their remarkable journey, they meet strangers and brave souls who put themselves at risk to protect the children--some of whom pay the ultimate price for helping these young refugees of war. This inspiring novel, now available for the first time in English, demonstrates the power of family and the endurance of the human spirit--even through the darkest moments of human history.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Brothers; Jews; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Toy story. [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Allen, Tim,1953-; Cusack, Joan,1962-; Hanks, Tom.; Unkrich, Lee.; Pixar (Firm); Walt Disney Enterprises.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Music by Randy Newman.Voices: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Don Rickles.Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, Dolby digital ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Day care centers; Feature films.; Friendship; Lightyear, Buzz (Fictitious character); Toddlers; Toys; Video recordings for children.;
© c2010., Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sid the science kid. [videorecording] / by Massey, Drew.; Jim Henson Company.; NCircle Entertainment.; PBS for Kids.;
Sid's pet project -- Sleep? Who need it?! -- Seed the science kid -- The reason Sid's sneezin'.Drew Massey.Sid gets the chance to babysit his Grandma's dog, Philbert this weekend! He's excited because this is his opportunity to show his mom and dad that he is able to care for his own pet. Sid has a problem though-he doesn't know what to do! Find out how Sid handles pet-sitting for the weekend!G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Pet sitting; Science television programs.; Science; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Jim Henson Company : Distributed by NCircle Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Made from stars / by McCullough, Kathy.; Disney Storybook Artists.;
The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Readers (Publications); Imaginary places; Wishes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Dear sister : a memoir of secrets, survival, and unbreakable bonds / by Horton, Michelle,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In September 2017, a knock on the door upends Michelle Horton's life forever: her sister had just shot her partner and was now in jail. During the investigation that follows, Michelle learns that Nikki had been hiding horrific abuse for years. Stunned to find herself in a situation she'd only ever encountered on television and true crime podcasts, Michelle rearranges her life to care for Nikki's children and simultaneously launches a fight to bring Nikki home, squaring off against a criminal justice system seemingly designed to punish the entire family. In this exquisite memoir, Michelle retraces the sisters' childhood and explores how so many people, including herself, could have been blind to the abuse. An intimate look at a family surviving trauma, Dear Sister is a deeply personal story about what it takes to be believed and the danger of keeping truths hidden. Ultimately, Horton turns her family's suffering into hard won wisdom: a profound story of resilience and the unbreakable bond between sisters"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Addimando, Nikki.; Abused women; Justifiable homicide; Women prisoners;
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An inconvenient wife / by Olson, Karen E.,author.;
"Kate Parker knows what she's getting into when she marries billionaire businessman Hank Tudor-she's his sixth wife, after all, and was by his side (as his assistant) when his fifth marriage to actress Caitlyn Howard fell apart. But honeymoon plans go awry when a headless body is discovered near Hank's summer home, forcing Kate to contend with two more of his exes: Catherine Alvarez-the first-who lives as a shut-in with her computers, carefully following Tudor Enterprises; and Anna Klein-the fourth-who runs a bed-and-breakfast where she and her wife keep a steady eye on things-particularly Hank's children, Lizzie and Teddy. In this clever and suspenseful reimagining of Tudor era betrayals, these three women become entwined in a deadly game of cat and mouse-with each other, Hank, and Hank's brilliant fixer, Tom Cromwell-as Kate seeks to solve the puzzle of who the murdered woman is, who killed her, and whether her death has any connection to the other headless body from eight years ago"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Billionaires; Businessmen; Divorced women; Murder; Murder; Wives;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! / by Kann, Victoria.;
Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them? Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! is a Level One I Can Read which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Pinkalicious (Fictitious character); Kittens; Cats;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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1-2-3 magic teen : communicate, connect, and guide your teen to adulthood / by Phelan, Thomas W.,1943-; Phelan, Thomas W.,1943-Surviving your adolescents.;
Introduction: meet the snub -- Straight thinking -- Appreciating adolescence -- What's normal? -- Risky business -- Diagnosing your own reactions -- Your new job description -- Don't take it personally -- Making sense of the snub -- "Don't take it personally" in action -- Manage and let go -- Six kids : intervention examples -- Establish house rules -- Managing the big four risks -- Your teens have their mbas! -- Possible intervention roles -- Stay in touch -- What not to do : the four cardinal sins -- What to do -- Take care of yourself -- The midlife parent -- How to take care of yourself -- Relax and enjoy the movie -- Boomerang kids -- The future -- Appendix -- Further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.LSC
Subjects: Parent and teenager.; Discipline of children.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations / by Kortes-Miller, Kathy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This practical handbook will equip readers with the tools to have meaningful conversations about death and dying. Death is a part of life. We used to understand this, and in the past, loved ones generally died at home with family around them. But in just a few generations, death has become a medical event, and we have lost the ability to make this last part of life more personal and meaningful. Today people want to regain control over health-care decisions for themselves and their loved ones. Talking About Death Won't Kill You is the essential handbook to help Canadians navigate personal and medical decisions for the best quality of life for the end of our lives. Noted palliative-care educator and researcher Kathy Kortes-Miller shows readers how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs about dying with humor and compassion. With robust resource lists, Kortes-Miller addresses: advance care plans for ourselves and our loved ones; how to have conversations about end-of-life wishes with loved ones ; how to talk to children about death; how to build a compassionate workplace; practical strategies to support our colleagues; how to talk to health-care practitioners; how to manage challenging family dynamics as someone is dying; what is involved in medical assistance in dying (MAID). Far from morbid, these conversations are full of meaning and life--and the relief that comes from knowing what your loved ones want, and what you want for yourself."--
Subjects: Death;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Savages [videorecording (DVD)] / by Akinnagbe, Gbenga; Bosco, Phili; Carey, Anne; Friedman, Pete; Hoffman, Philip Seymour,1967; Hope, Ted; Linney, Laur; Seymour, Cara; Westheimer, Erica; Zayas, David; Ad Hominem Enterprises (Firm; Cooper's Town Productions (Firm; Fox Searchlight Picture; Lone Star Film Group (Firm; This is That (Firm; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc;
Director of photography, Mott Hupfel ; editor, Brian A. Kates ; music, Stephen Trask ; costume designer, David C. Robinson ; production designer, Jane Ann Stewart.Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman, David Zayas, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Cara Seymour.Jon and Wendy Savage are two siblings who have spent their adult years trying to recover from their abusive father, Lenny. Suddenly, a call comes in that Lenny's girlfriend has died and he cannot care for himself. Lenny suffers from dementia and her family dumps Lenny on his children. Despite the fact Jon and Wendy have not spoken to Lenny for twenty years and he is even more loathsome than ever, the Savage siblings feel obliged to take care of him. Now together, brother and sister must come to terms with the new and painful responsibilities with their father. The siblings are forced to face the struggle with their now personal demonsCanadian Home Video Rating: PGDVD ; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation
Subjects: Adult child abuse victims; Brothers and sisters; Comedy film; Dementia; Feature film; Parent and adult child; Video recordings for the hearing impaire;
© c2008., Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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