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Saga boy : my life of Blackness and becoming / by Downing, Antonio Michael,1975-author.;
Antonio Michael Downing's memoir of creativity and transformation is a startling mash-up of memories and mythology, told in gripping, lyrical prose. Raised by his indomitable grandmother in the lush rainforest of southern Trinidad, Downing, at age 11, is uprooted to Canada when she dies. But to a very unusual part of Canada: he and his older brother are sent to live with his stern, evangelical Aunt Joan, in Wabigoon, a tiny northern Ontario community where they are the only black children in the town. In this wilderness, he begins his journey as an immigrant minority, using music and performance to dramatically transform himself. At the heart of his odyssey is the longing for a home. He is re-united with his birth parents who he has known only through stories. But this proves disappointing: Al is a womanizing con man and drug addict, and Gloria, twice abandoned by Al, seems to regard her sons as cash machines. He tries to flee his messy family life by transforming into a series of extravagant musical personalities: "Mic Dainjah", a punk rock rapper, "Molasses", a soul music crooner and finally "John Orpheus", a gold chained, sequin- and leather-clad pop star. Yet, like his father and grandfather, he has become a "Saga Boy", a Trinidadian playboy, addicted to escapism, attention, and sex. When the inevitable crash happens, he finds himself in a cold, stone jail cell. He has become everything he was trying to escape and must finally face himself. Richly evocative, Saga Boy is a heart-wrenching but uplifting story of a lonely immigrant boy who overcomes adversity and abandonment to reclaim his black identity and embrace a rich heritage.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Downing, Antonio Michael, 1975-; Downing, Antonio Michael, 1975-; Authors, Canadian (English); Musicians; Musicians;
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The case of the counterfeit criminals / by Stratford, Jordan.; Murphy, Kelly,1977-;
When the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency takes on a new case, Ada begins to suspect that a criminal mastermind has been directing the actions of all the criminals they've encountered so far.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851; Lovelace, Ada King, Countess of, 1815-1852; Anning, Mary, 1799-1847; Private investigators; Extortion;
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Barefoot at the lake : a boyhood summer in cottage country / by Fogle, Bruce,author.;
Subjects: Fogle, Bruce; Vacation homes; Veterinarians; Veterinarians; Authors, Canadian (English);
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Night / by Wiesel, Elie,1928-2016,author.; Wiesel, Marion,translator.; translation of:Wiesel, Elie,1928-2016.Nuit.English.;
"Wiesel's account of his time in concentration camps during the Holocaust with updated front and back matter to include speeches and essays commemorating his recent death"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Wiesel, Elie, 1928-2016; Jews; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945);
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Creative play for your toddler : Steiner Waldorf expertise and toy projects for 2-4s / by Clouder, Christopher.; Nicol, Janni.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128) and index.LSC
Subjects: Infants.; Infants; Waldorf method of education.; Play.; Toys.; Toy making.;
© 2008., Gaia,
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Young Elizabeth : the making of the Queen / by Williams, Kate,1974-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Prologue: Abdication Day -- 'A lucky fellow if she accepts you' -- 'Such a nice name' -- 'All the equipment a lady needs' -- 'Queen, Empress of India, the whole bag of tricks' -- 'Great changes' -- 'Who is this Hitler?' -- 'Do let me see what is happening' -- 'After all, she is only nineteen' -- 'A flash of colour' -- 'An obedient sitter' -- 'Came down a Queen' -- Regina."A lively and poignant biography of the young princess who, at the impressionable age of eleven, found that she was now heiress to the throne" --Provided by the publisher.LSC
Subjects: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-; Queens;
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Invisible boy : a memoir of self-discovery / by Mooney, Harrison,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A narrative that amplifies a voice rarely heard--that of the child at the centre of a transracial adoption--and a searing account of being raised by religious fundamentalists. Harrison Mooney was born to a West African mother and adopted as an infant by a white evangelical family. Growing up as a Black child, Harry's racial identity is mocked and derided, while at the same time he is made to participate in the fervour of his family's revivalist church. Confused and crushed by fundamentalist dogma and consistently abused for his colour, Harry must transition from child to young adult while navigating and surviving zealotry, paranoia and prejudice. After years of internalized anti-Blackness, Harry begins to redefine his terms and reconsider his history. His journey from white cult to Black consciousness culminates in a moving reunion with his biological mother, who waited twenty-five years for the chance to tell her son the truth: she wanted to keep him. This powerful memoir considers the controversial practice of transracial adoption from the perspective of families that are torn apart and children who are stripped of their culture, all in order to fill evangelical communities' demand for babies. Throughout this most timely tale of race, religion and displacement, Harrison Mooney's wry, evocative prose renders his deeply personal tale of identity accessible and light, giving us a Black coming-of-age narrative set in a world with little love for Black children."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Mooney, Harrison; Adoptees; Adoption; Black people; Black people;
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Land Girls [videorecording] / by Bottomley, Christine.; Gemmell, Becci.; Hughes, Steve.; Moore, Roland.; Parker, Nathaniel,1962-; Strallen, Summer.; Ward, Sophie.; Woodcock, Jo.; BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.; British Broadcasting Corporation.;
Childhood's end -- Secrets -- Codes of honour -- Trekkers -- Destinies.Music by Debbie Wiseman.Sophie Ward, Summer Strallen, Nathaniel Parker, Christine Bottomley, Jo Woodcock, Becci Gemmell, Susan Cookson.Set in England during the Second World War, a five-part drama that captures the sacrifices and experiences of four young women in the Women's Land Army. With the nation's men at war, three beautiful young English volunteers arrive at a farm to help the cause under the Land Girls program. Yet even the peaceful English countryside cannot escape the flames of the war and soon it touches them all in a way that will alter their lives forever.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Women's Land Army (Great Britain); Female friendship; Television programs.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2010., BFS Entertainment & Multimedia,
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The orange shirt story / by Webstad, Phyllis.; Nicol, Brock.;
On her first day at residential school, Phyllis Webstad was forced to take off her shiny orange shirt. The shirt was taken away and never returned.LSC
Subjects: Webstad, Phyllis; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
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How to talk when kids won't listen : whining, fighting, meltdowns, defiance, and other challenges of childhood / by Faber, Joanna,author.; King, Julie(Parent educator),author.; Wimberly, Emily,illustrator.;
"An all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest challenges of raising children. For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book The Boston Globe called, "the parenting Bible," for a respectful and practical approach to communication with children. Expanding upon this work, Adele's daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, coauthored the bestselling book, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Now, Faber and King have tailored How To Talk's tried and trusted communication strategies to some of the most challenging childhood moments. From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations. Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk "toolbox," with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that will transform readers' relationships with children in their lives. In Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy "reminder pages." Through the combination of lively stories from real parents and teachers, humorous illustrations, and entertaining exercises, How To Talk When Kids Won't Listen offers real solutions to struggles familiar to every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or works with children"--
Subjects: Parenting.; Parent and child.; Interpersonal communication in children.; Problem children.;
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