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Children like us : a Métis woman's memoir of family, identity and walking herself home / by Penner, Brittany,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A Métis girl is adopted by a Mennonite family in this breathtaking memoir about family lost and found -- for those who loved From the Ashes, Educated and Older Sister. Not Necessarily Related. "Such a lucky child, so many remind me. To be unwanted and then adopted, how lucky. To be raised by someone who doesn't have to love you but chooses to love you -- how special." By the time Brittany Penner is seven years old, she has loved and lost twenty-one foster siblings who have come into her family and left -- all of them Indigenous like her. "When will it be my turn?" she asks her mother time and time again. "When will I be taken away?" You won't be, she is told. You're adopted. You're here to stay. You're the lucky one. Brittany was relinquished into care on the day of her birth in 1989 and adopted by a white Mennonite family in a small prairie town. Her name and where she came from are hidden from her; all she is told is that she is part-Métis. Her childhood is shaped by church, family, service and silence. Her family is continuously shapeshifting as siblings enter and leave, one by one. She knows, to stay, she has to force herself into the mould created for her. She must be obedient. Quiet. Good. No matter what. Whenever she looks in the mirror, she searches her features, wondering if they've been passed down to her by her biological mother. She thinks, if she can ever find her mother, she'll find all the answers she's looking for. As Brittany moves into adolescence and then adulthood, she will uncover answers about her roots and her identity -- but they will be more tangled than she could have imagined. Children Like Us asks difficult questions about family, identity, belonging and cultural continuity. What happens when you find what you are looking for, but it can't offer you everything you need? How do you reckon with the truth of your own story when you've always been told you're one of the "lucky ones"? What does it mean to belong when you feel torn between cultures? And how does a person learn to hold the pain and the grief, as well as the triumphs, the joys and the beauty, allowing none to eclipse the other?"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Penner, Brittany.; Penner, Brittany; Adoptees; Adoptees; Interracial adoption; Métis women; Métis;
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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.;
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Toy story. [videorecording] / by Allen, Tim,1953-voice actor.; Arquette, Patricia,1968-voice actor.; Cusack, Joan,1962-voice actor.; Cooley, Josh,film director.; Dalton, Timothy,1944-voice actor.; Hale, Tony,1983-voice actor.; Hanks, Tom,voice actor.; Hendricks, Christina,1975-voice actor.; Key, Keegan-Michael,1971-voice actor.; Peele, Jordan,1979-voice actor.; Potts, Annie,voice actor.; Reeves, Keanu,voice actor.; Schaal, Kristen,voice actor.; Shawn, Wallace,voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Pixar (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Patricia Arquette, Jordan Peele, Annie Potts, Kristen Schaal, Timothy Dalton, Wallace Shawn, Joan Cusack, Keegan-Michael Key, Tony Hale.Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called 'Forky' to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pride, Woody (Fictitious character); Lightyear, Buzz (Fictitious character); Friendship; Toys;
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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;
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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;
© c2013., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
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Toy story. [videorecording] / by Allen, Tim,1953-voice actor.; Arquette, Patricia,1968-voice actor.; Cusack, Joan,1962-voice actor.; Cooley, Josh,film director.; Dalton, Timothy,1944-voice actor.; Hale, Tony,1983-voice actor.; Hanks, Tom,voice actor.; Hendricks, Christina,1975-voice actor.; Key, Keegan-Michael,1971-voice actor.; Peele, Jordan,1979-voice actor.; Potts, Annie,voice actor.; Reeves, Keanu,voice actor.; Schaal, Kristen,voice actor.; Shawn, Wallace,voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Pixar (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Patricia Arquette, Jordan Peele, Annie Potts, Kristen Schaal, Timothy Dalton, Wallace Shawn, Joan Cusack, Keegan-Michael Key, Tony Hale.Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called 'Forky' to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format ( aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 2.0 DVS ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pride, Woody (Fictitious character); Lightyear, Buzz (Fictitious character); Friendship; Toys;
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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;
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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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Spell of the Sinister [electronic resource] : by Paige, Danielle.aut; cloudLibrary;
In New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige's wickedly fresh take on beloved tales, the fairy godmothers make the rules. Be careful what you wish for . . . Two magical sisters. One more chance at revenge. . . . Ever since Cinderella disappeared with Prince Mather the queendoms have been in disarray. Now with her magical power completely unchecked, Galatea intends to exact revenge on humans for using the Entente. Her plan? Send Bari off to find a new prince and take over one queendom at a time. But Bari's mission is complicated when South joins her and sparks begin to fly . . . Meanwhile, Farrow is on her own journey to reunite with Cinderella and Prince Mather in the first Queendom. Amid brewing conflict, Farrow grapples with her feelings for Mather, her friendship with Cinderella, and her loyalty to the Entente's original purpose--to influence with helpful magic, never take total control. Once as close as sisters, Bari and Farrow now find themselves on opposing sides. Will malice win out, or will the next generation of Entente chart a new path to "happily ever after" for their magical coven of fairy godmothers?Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Love & Romance; Dark Fantasy; Adaptations;
© 2024., Bloomsbury Publishing,
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