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The great passion : a novel / by Runcie, James,1959-author.;

In 1727, Stefan Silbermann is a grief-stricken thirteen-year-old, struggling with the death of his mother and his removal to a school in distant Leipzig. Despite his father's insistence that he try not to think of his mother too much, Stefan is haunted by her absence, and, to make matters worse, he's bullied by his new classmates. But when the school's cantor, Johann Sebastian Bach, takes notice of his new pupil's beautiful singing voice and draws him from the choir to be a soloist, Stefan's life is permanently changed. Over the course of the next several months, and under Bach's careful tutelage, Stefan's musical skill progresses, and he is allowed to work as a copyist for Bach's many musical compositions. But mainly, drawn into Bach's family life and away from the cruelty in the dorms and the lonely hours of his mourning, Stefan begins to feel at home. When another tragedy strikes, this time in the Bach family, Stefan bears witness to the depths of grief, the horrors of death, the solace of religion, and the beauty that can spring from even the most profound losses.

Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750.; Cantors (Church music); Children's choirs; Grief; Teacher-student relationships; Teenage boys;

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All our ordinary stories [graphic novel] : a multigenerational family odyssey / by Wong, Teresa,1976-author,illustrator.;

"Beginning with her mother's stroke in 2014, Teresa Wong takes us on a moving journey through time and place to locate the beginnings of the disconnection she feels from her parents. Through a series of stories--some epic, like her mother and father's daring escapes from communes during China's Cultural Revolution, and some banal, like her quitting Chinese school to watch Saturday morning cartoons--Wong carefully examines the cultural, historical, language, and personality barriers to intimacy in her family, seeking answers to the questions "Where did I come from?" and "Where are we going?" At the same time, she discovers how storytelling can bridge distances and help make sense of a life. A book for children of immigrants trying to honour their parents' pasts while also making a different kind of future for themselves, All Our Ordinary Stories is poignant in its understated yet nuanced depictions of complicated family dynamics. Wong's memoir is a heartfelt exploration of identity and inheritance, as well as a testament to the transformative power of stories both told and untold."--

Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Wong, Teresa, 1976-; Women cartoonists; Chinese; Chinese; Chinese Canadians; Chinese Canadians;

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Apartment women : a novel / by Ku, Pyŏng-mo,1976-author.; Kim, Chi-Young,translator.;

"When Yojin moves with her husband and daughter into the Dream Future Pilot Communal Apartments, she's ready for a fresh start. Located on the outskirts of Seoul, the experimental community is a government initiative designed to boost the national birth rate. Like her neighbors, Yojin has agreed to have at least two more children over the next ten years. Yet, from the day she arrives, Yojin feels uneasy about the community spirit thrust upon her. Her concerns grow as communal child care begins and the other parents show their true colors. Apartment Women traces the lives of four women in the apartments, all with different aspirations and beliefs. Will they find a way to live peacefully? Or are the cultural expectations around parenthood stacked against them from the start? A trenchant social novel from an award-winning author, Apartment Women incisively illuminates the unspoken imbalance of women's parenting labor, challenging the age-old assumption that "it takes a village" to raise a child"--

Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Apartments; Communal living; Friendship; Wives; Women;

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All good people here : a novel / by Flowers, Ashley,author.; Kiester, Alex,author.;

"In this propulsive debut novel from the host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie, a journalist uncovers her hometown's dark secrets when she becomes obsessed with the unsolved murder of her childhood neighbor-and the disappearance of another girl twenty years later. You can't ever know for sure what happens behind closed doors ... Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the infamous case of January Jacobs, who was discovered in a ditch hours after her family awoke to find her gone. Margot Davies was six at the time, the same age as January-and they were next-door neighbors. In the twenty years since, Margot has grown up, moved away, become a big-city journalist. But she's always been haunted by the fear that it could've been her. And the worst part is, January's killer has never been brought to justice. When Margot returns home to help care for her uncle after a diagnosis of early-onset dementia, it all feels like walking into a time capsule. Wakarusa is exactly how she remembered-genial, stifled, secretive. Then news breaks about five-year-old Natalie Clark from the next town over, who's gone missing under eerily similar circumstances. With all the old feelings rushing back, Margot vows to find Natalie and solve January's murder once and for all. But the police, the family, the townspeople-they all seem to be hiding something. And the deeper Margot digs into Natalie's disappearance, the more resistance she encounters, and the colder January's case feels. Could the killer still be out there? Could it be the same person who took Natalie? And what will it cost to finally discover what truly happened that night? Twisty, chilling, and intense, All Good People Here is a searing tale that asks: What are your neighbors really capable of when they think no one is watching?"--

Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Missing children; Murder; Secrecy; Women journalists;

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Fraggle Rock. [videorecording] / by Henson, Jim.; Jim Henson Company,publisher.; Vivendi Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;

Beginnings -- We love you Wembley -- Boober's dream -- Red's club -- Mokey and the minstrels -- Gobo's discovery.The Muppet Performers: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitemire, Kathryn Mullen, Karen Prell, Richard Hunt, with Gerry Parkes as Doc.Dance your cares away with this collection of 6 episodes highlighting everyone's favorite fun-loving furry creatures - Fraggles! Get to know Gobo, Red, Boober, Wembly and Mokey as they explore outer space, dodge the Gorgs and learn about themselves and the world around them in this silly compilation.G.DVD ; full screen presentation ; Dolby Digital.

Subjects: Children's television programs.; Civilization, Subterranean; Friendship; Imaginary places; Puppet television programs.; Video recordings for children.;

For private home use only.

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All I want for Christmas is you [videorecording] / by Bonilla, Michelle,voice actor.; Carey, Mariah,author,voice actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Carey, Mariah.All I want for Christmas is you.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Afanasieff, Walter.All I want for Christmas is you.; Eagle, Ali,voice actor.; Vasilovich, Guy,film director.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Voices: Michelle Bonilla, Mariah Carey, Ali Eagle, Rachel Eggleston, Maruti Garikiparthi.A little girl wants a puppy for Christmas, but first she has to prove that she is able to take care of it by dog-sitting the mischievous dog of her uncle.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.

Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Christmas films.; Comedy films.; Carey, Mariah.; Christmas; Dogs; Families; Girls; Puppies; Wishes;

For private home use only.

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Robot & Frank [videorecording] / by Ford, Christopher,1981-; Langella, Frank.; Marsden, James,1973-; Niederhoffer, Galt.; Sarandon, Susan,1946-; Sarsgaard, Peter.; Schreier, Jake.; Tyler, Liv.; Park Pictures (Firm); Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Stage 6 Films.; White Hat Entertainment (Firm);

Music by Francis and the Lights ; cinematography, Matthew J. Lloyd ; edited by Jacob Craycroft.Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Frank Langella, Peter Sarsgaard.An aging thief with a fading memory finds his love for larceny reinvigorated after receiving a companion robot from his concerned son in this tender sci-fi comedy-drama starring Academy Award nominee Frank Langella. Frank (Langella) is a former criminal living out his twilight years in quiet solitude. Though frequent trips to the local library keep him physically active and mentally stimulated, there's little question that his memory isn't what it used to be, and lately his grown children have begun to express concern over the fact that he lives alone. Bestowed a caretaker robot capable of offering engaging interaction and tending to basic household chores, Frank at first resents his android helper. But in time he lets his guard down and begins to actually enjoy the companionship of his new domestic partner. Later, when the future of the local library is threatened, Frank falls back into his old ways and discovers that his robot also doubles as a competent criminal sidekick.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital, NTSC.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Fathers and sons; Feature films.; Older men; Robots; Science fiction films.; Thieves;

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Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your Rich Life together / by Sethi, Ramit,author.;

"From personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi, here is the definitive book about a defining challenge for millions of people: navigating the tricky waters of money in a serious relationship. Drawing on Ramit's deep experience working with thousands of couples, this book will help readers go from financial frustration to joy and possibility as they finally discover a way to connect over money. Ramit's 10-step program addresses the common money issues in relationships: how to stop fighting over money; how to get both partners to participate in the finances; how to handle the situation when one partner is a saver and the other a spender; and how to take control of too much debt. There are no boring budgets or restrictive plans in this book. Readers begin by identifying their "Rich Life"-a vision of the kind of amazing life you want to live with your partner-including word-for-word scripts to have these conversations together. They are then gently guided to analyze their own spending and understand their money psychology: why they see money differently than their partner, how their childhood affects their view of money, and how to eliminate the day-to-day money fights. Packed with juicy, enlightening real-world stories, answers to the most common questions (how much to invest, how to teach children about money, whether to sign a prenup), and step-by-step scripts for navigating tricky conversations, Money for Couples helps readers become competent both as financial managers and as kind, caring, and open communicators with their partners. Your relationship is too important for guilt, resentment, or fighting over

Subjects: Couples;

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All I want for Christmas is you [videorecording] / by Bonilla, Michelle,voice actor.; Carey, Mariah,author,voice actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Carey, Mariah.All I want for Christmas is you.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Afanasieff, Walter.All I want for Christmas is you.; Eagle, Ali,voice actor.; Vasilovich, Guy,film director.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Voices: Michelle Bonilla, Mariah Carey, Ali Eagle, Rachel Eggleston, Maruti Garikiparthi.A little girl wants a puppy for Christmas, but first she has to prove that she is able to take care of it by dog-sitting the mischievous dog of her uncle.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.78:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.

Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Christmas films.; Comedy films.; Carey, Mariah.; Christmas; Dogs; Families; Girls; Puppies; Wishes;

For private home use only.

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A beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death / by Miller, Bruce J.,1971-author.; Berger, Shoshana,author.; Luz, Marina,illustrator.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The first ever practical, compassionate, and comprehensive guide to dying--and living fully until you do. "There is nothing wrong with you for dying," palliative care doctor BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger write in A Beginner's Guide to the End. "Our ultimate purpose here isn't so much to help you die as it is to free up as much life as possible until you do." Theirs is a clear-eyed and big-hearted action plan for approaching the end of life, written to help readers feel more in control of an experience that so often seems anything but. Their book offers everything from step-by-step instructions for how to do your paperwork and navigate the healthcare system to answers to questions you might be afraid to ask your doctor, like whether or not sex is still okay when you're sick. You'll be walked through how to break the news to your employer, whether to share old secrets with your family, how to face friends who might not be as empathetic as you'd hoped, and to how to talk to your children about your will. (Don't worry: if anyone gets snippy, it'll likely be their spouses, not them.) There are also lessons for survivors, like how shut down a loved one's social media accounts, clean out the house, and write a great eulogy. An honest, surprising, and detailed-oriented guide to the most universal of all experiences, A Beginner's Guide to the End is the one book that everyone needs"--

Subjects: Death; Terminal care.;

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