Search:

Child's play [sound recording] : a novel / by Steel, Danielle,author.; Miller, Dan John,narrator.; Recorded Books, LLC,publisher.;
Read by Dan John Miller."A senior partner at a prestigious New York law firm, Kate Morgan couldn't be prouder of her three grown children. Tamara, Anthony, and Claire all went to great schools, chose wonderful career paths, and would have made their father proud. A single mother for years after the death of her husband, Kate keeps a tight rein on her family, her career, and even her own emotions, never once asking herself if she truly knows her children ... or if her hopes for them are the right ones, and what they want. She is about to find out. During one hectic summer in Manhattan, Kate's world turns upside down. One child has been keeping an astonishing secret while another confesses to an equally shocking truth. A wonderful match and picture-book wedding are traded for a relationship that shakes Kate to her core. A totally inappropriate love affair and an out-of-wedlock baby complete the chaos. Challenged as a mother and as a successful independent woman herself, Kate struggles to keep up with a dizzying and escalating chain of events, and begins to realize that she has a part to play in the chaos. Because Kate too has kept secrets from her children. Sometimes the surprising choices our children make are the right ones ... better than what we wanted for them. More often than not, parenting is about letting go of our dreams and embracing theirs."--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Mother and child; Family secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Despicable me. [videorecording] / by Brand, Russell,1975-; Bratt, Benjamin,1963-; Carell, Steve,1963-; Coffin, Pierre.; Cosgrove, Miranda,1993-; Jeong, Ken,1969-; Renaud, Chris.; Wiig, Kristen,1973-; Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studuos Home Entertainment (Firm);
Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Ken Jeong.Once upon a time, Gru (voice of Steve Carrell) dreamt of stealing the moon - these days he's a single adoptive father of three precocious girls. Having given up his spectacular life of crime, Gru now aims to produce a delicious new line of jams with the help of his tiny minions and his old pal Dr. Nefario (voice of Russell Brand). Feeling unfulfilled in his newfound role as a jam-maker, Dr. Nefario announces that he will be departing for more evil pastures just as Gru is approached by the Anti-Villain League to capture the mysterious culprit who just stole a top-secret research lab filled with PX 41 -- an experimental serum with the strength to transform harmless animals into ravenous monsters. The AVL is certain that the culprit is covering his tracks by posing as a small business owner at a local mall, and assign their best agent Lucy (Kristen Wiig) to aid Gru in identifying him. Meanwhile, Gru's oldest adopted daughter Margo (voice of Miranda Cosgrove) falls for rebellious teen Antonio (voice of Moises Arias), the leather-jacketed son of boisterous Mexican cantina owner Eduardo (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Now, with Gru's paternal instincts kicking into full gear just as a dastardly plot begins to unfold, the devoted new father must divide his time between saving the world from an enigmatic super-villain, and saving Miranda from total heartbreak. All the while, a suitable mother for the girls may have been standing right under Gru's pointy nose the entire time.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Families; Fathers and daughters; Good and evil; Orphans; Supervillains;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The House in the Cerulean Sea [electronic resource] : by Klune, TJ.aut; cloudLibrary;
A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER! A 2021 Alex Award winner! The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner! An Indie Next Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020" One of Book Riot’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies” Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger) Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours. "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." —Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Humorous; Contemporary; Gay;
© 2020., Tor Publishing Group,
unAPI

How to Potty Train a Dinosaur. by Wilbert, Caitlin,film director.; Williams, Cedric,actor.; Vooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cedric WilliamsOriginally produced by Vooks in 2021.We all know cleaning up dino poo in the backyard is no fun—and dino diapers are way too stinky to be an option. So, how do you potty train a dinosaur? First, you need to find a toilet that’s their size. Then, you have to teach them to know when it’s time to go. You might even have to set them on the potty every so often until they learn.Wiping, flushing, and washing their claws are all a part of the process. Sometimes, a dinosaur won’t want to take a break from playing to use the toilet. Sometimes, there’ll be accidents. But with a little help and encouragement, they’ll get the hang of it eventually. Right?HOW TO POTTY TRAIN A DINOSAUR is a simple overview of—and playful take on—the basics of potty training. By putting the focus on a dinosaur instead of the reader, the story places children on the same side as the adults, making the discussion more approachable. Written and illustrated by Alycia Pace. Published by Familius.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
unAPI

Big Hero 6, the series. [videorecording] / by Adsit, Scott,1965-voice actor.; Chung, Jamie,1983-voice actor.; Lewis, Jenifer,1957-voice actor.; McCorkle, Mark,creator.; Payton, Khary,voice actor.; Potter, Ryan,1995-voice actor.; Richter, Andy,1966-voice actor.; Rodríguez, Génesis,1987-voice actor.; Rudolph, Maya,voice actor.; Schooley, Bob,creator.; Tudyk, Alan,voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.; Disney Channel (Firm),broadcaster.; Disney XD (Television network),broadcaster.; Walt Disney Pictures,publisher.; Walt Disney Television Animation,production company.;
Voices of: Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Jamie Chung, Jenifer Lewis, Khary Payton, Andy Richter, Genesis Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Alan Tudyk.The adventures continue for tech genius Hiro Hamada and his healthcare companion, the lovable, inflatable Baymax. Picking up right before the end of the film, Hiro thinks Baymax is lost forever, until he finds the chip Tadashi designed to create Baymax. Hiro immediately gets to work rebuilding Baymax, but Hiro's overconfidence and impatience gets him into trouble. The stakes are raised for Hiro, Baymax, and their friends, as they fight to protect San Fransokyo.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Heroes; Robots;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The Christmas star [sound recording] / by VanLiere, Donna,1966-author,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author.Thirty-two-year-old Amy Denison volunteers at Glory's Place, an after school program where she meets seven-year-old Maddie, a precocious young girl who has spent her childhood in foster care. Unbeknownst to Amy, Maddie is a mini-matchmaker, with her eye on just the right man for Amy at Grandon Elementary School, where she is a student. Amy is hesitant - she's been hurt before, and isn't sure she's ready to lose her heart again - but an unexpected surprise makes her reconsider her lonely lifestyle. As Christmas nears and the town is blanketed in snow and beautiful decorations, Maddie and the charming staff at Glory's Place help Amy to see that romance can be more than heartache and broken promises.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Christmas; Volunteers; Girls; Foster children; Mate selection;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

One minute out / by Greaney, Mark,author.;
"Is it ever the wrong time to do the right thing? That's the question the Gray Man faces in the latest explosive novel from New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney. I am Court Gentry. In my time, I've seen plenty of bad stuff. Some things worse than others, but nothing that can match this horror show. I was on a simple mission in Bosnia. A bad guy needed to be put down; in and out, no problem. But then I stumbled across a nightmare--a room full of women and children who were being trafficked to rich scum. Since then, I've been tracking their smuggling ring around the globe, and I'm finally near the top. I've got the sociopathic ringleaders in my sights, ready for a takedown, but my CIA handlers have different plans for me. Now I've got to make a decision: duty or honor. They all think they have me boxed in, but there's one thing they're forgetting: I am the Gray Man"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Assassins; Spies; Human trafficking;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Short range / by Leather, Stephen,author.;
Dan 'Spider' Shepherd's career path - soldier, policeman, MI5 officer - has always put a strain on his family. So he is far from happy to learn that MI5 is using teenagers as informants. Parents are being kept in the dark and Shepherd fears that the children are being exploited. As an undercover specialist, Shepherd is tasked with protecting a 15-year-old schoolboy who is being used to gather evidence against violent drug dealers and a right- wing terrorist group. But when the boy's life is threatened, Shepherd has no choice but to step in and take the heat. And while Shepherd's problems mount up at work, he has even greater problems closer to home. His son Liam has fallen foul of the Serbian Mafia and if Shepherd doesn't intervene, Liam will die.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Great Britain. MI5; Shepherd, Dan (Fictitious character); Drug dealers; Undercover operations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Last one home : a novel / by Macomber, Debbie.;
"The Palmer sisters couldn't be more different. Karen, the eldest, is the responsible one the one who got the grades, married the perfect guy, and has two wonderful, high-achieving children. Cassie is the rebellious one, who got pregnant right after high school and married the wrong man, despite her family's misgivings. And Nicole is a free, creative spirit, who's always been indulged and pampered as the baby of the family who could do no wrong. These differences were enough to drive the three sisters apart over the years, but their mother's unexpected death makes them realize that she would have wanted them to repair old wounds and let bygones be bygones. What they discover is that none of their lives are as perfect as they seem, and despite their differences, they're the only family each other can depend on. A heartwarming illustration of all the ups and downs of life, and the sometimes fraught, but always enduring, relationship between sisters.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Love stories.; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

True biz : a novel / by Nović, Sara,1987-author.;
"True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history final, and have doctors, politicians, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they'll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who's never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school's golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both at the same time. As a series of crises both personal and political threaten to unravel each of them, Charlie, Austin, and February find their lives inextricable from one another-and changed forever. This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, cochlear implants and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and joy. Absorbing and assured, idiosyncratic and relatable, this is an unforgettable journey into the Deaf community and a universal celebration of human connection"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; American Sign Language; Boarding schools; Deaf children; Deaf; Deaf; Friendship;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI