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Beginners : the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning / by Vanderbilt, Tom,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The best-selling author of Traffic and You May Also Like now gives us a thought-provoking, playful investigation into the transformative joys that come with starting something new, no matter your age"--
Subjects: Learning, Psychology of.; Learning.; Life skills.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-managed learning.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The age of surveillance capitalism : the fight for a human future at the new frontier of power / by Zuboff, Shoshana,1951-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Shoshana Zuboff, named "the true prophet of the information age" by the Financial Times, has always been ahead of her time. Her seminal book In the Age of the Smart Machine foresaw the consequences of a then-unfolding era of computer technology. Now, three decades later she asks why the once-celebrated miracle of digital is turning into a nightmare. Zuboff tackles the social, political, business, personal, and technological meaning of "surveillance capitalism" as an unprecedented new market form. It is not simply about tracking us and selling ads, it is the business model for an ominous new marketplace that aims at nothing less than predicting and modifying our everyday behavior--where we go, what we do, what we say, how we feel, who we're with. The consequences of surveillance capitalism for us as individuals and as a society vividly come to life in The Age of Surveillance Capitalism's pathbreaking analysis of power. The threat has shifted from a totalitarian "big brother" state to a universal global architecture of automatic sensors and smart capabilities: A "big other" that imposes a fundamentally new form of power and unprecedented concentrations of knowledge in private companies--free from democratic oversight and control"--
Subjects: Consumer behavior; Consumer profiling; Information technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Charm city kings [videorecording] / by Meek Mill,1987-actor.; Catlett, William,actor.; Hansley, Donielle T.,actor.; Payne, Sherman,screenwriter.; Solo, Angel Manuel,film director.; Winston, Jahi Di'allo,actor.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Jahi Di'allo Winston, Meek Mill, William Catlett, Donielle T. Hansley Jr., Kezii Curtis, Pacino Braxton, Lakeyria Doughty, Chandler Dupont.In this stirring coming-of-age drama, 14-year-old Mouse and his best friends Lamont and Sweartagawd desperately want to join The Midnight Clique, an infamous group of dirt bikers who rule West Baltimore's summertime streets. Following the tragic death of his older brother Stro, a legendary Midnight rider, Mouse is determined to win the respect of the neighborhood, help provide for his family, and above all, be a man. As his mom Teri and mentor Detective Rivers work overtime to help the bright, charismatic teen reach his full potential, Midnight's leader, Blax, takes Mouse under his wing, an act of kindness that inadvertently leads Mouse down a road paved with fast money and violence.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for pervasive language, sexual references and some violence.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Coming-of-age films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Gangs; Teenagers; Trail bikes;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Not too sweet : 100 dessert recipes for those who want more with just a little less / by Seinfeld, Jessica,author.; Quessenberry, Sara,author.;
"From the author of Deceptively Delicious and Vegan, At Times comes a delightful new collection of dessert recipes tailored for sweet tooths of all ages and dietary restrictions. Featuring traditional recipes alongside gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free ones, Not Too Sweet is truly for all"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Desserts.; Gluten-free diet; Milk-free diet; Sugar-free diet;
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The great witch of Brittany / by Morgan, Louisa,1952-author.;
"There hasn't been a witch born in the Orchière clan for generations. According to the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to the whims of superstitious villagers and the prejudices of fearmongering bishops. Ursule Orchière has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows is the false spells her mother weaves over the gullible women who visit their fortune-telling caravan. All of that changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life--the power of witchcraft, guided by the whispers of her ancestors and an ancient grimoire. Simply thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future. Ursule is destined to walk the same path the great witches of old took before her. But first, the Orchière magical lineage will have to survive. And danger hovers over her, whether it's the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Magic; Witches;
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Welcome to St. Hell [graphic novel] : my trans teen misadventure / by Hancox, Lewis,1989-author,illustrator.;
Lewis has a few things to say to his younger teen self. He knows she hates her body. He knows she's confused about who to snog. He knows she's really a he and will ultimately realize this ... but she's going to go through a whole lot of mess (some of it funny, some of it not funny at all) to get to that point. Lewis is trying to tell her this ... but she's refusing to listen. In WELCOME TO ST. HELL, author-illustrator Lewis Hancox takes readers on the hilarious, heartbreaking, and healing path he took to make it past trauma, confusion, hurt, and dubious fashion choices in order to become the man he was meant to be.014-018.Grades 9-12.
Subjects: Autobiographical fiction.; Coming-of-age comics.; Graphic novels.; Hancox, Lewis, 1989-; Gender identity; Gender nonconformity; Transgender people; Transgender youth;
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Theft [text (large print)] / by Gurnah, Abdulrazak,1948-author.;
"At the turn of the twenty-first century, three young people come of age in Tanzania. Karim returns to his sleepy hometown after university in Dar es Salaam with a new swagger and sense of ambition. There he catches the eye of Fauzia, who sees in him a chance at escape from a smothering upbringing. When the two of them offer a haven to Badar, a poor boy still unsure if the future holds anything for him at all, they little imagine how deeply their fates will entwine and diverge. As rapidly accelerating global change reaches even their quiet corner of the world, bringing tourists, technology, and unexpected opportunities and perils, each arrives at a different understanding of what it means to take your fate into your own hands"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Large print books.; Novels.; Homecoming; Interpersonal relations; Malicious accusation;
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Dad up! : long-time comedian, first-time father / by Patterson, Steve,1971-author.;
From Steve Patterson, one of the country's most beloved comedians and host of CBC Radio's incredibly popular program 'The Debaters', comes a funny and at times unexpectedly wise look at what it means to be a dad in this day and age. Patterson was born in Richmond Hill, ON. From the author of 'The Book of Letters I Didn't Know Where to Send'.
Subjects: Humor.; Fatherhood; Parenthood; Canadian wit and humor (English);
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The future king / by Riley, James,1977-;
When time traveling students from a British magic school warn of a coming world war, Fort and his friends at the Oppenheimer magic school try to change the future without making things worse.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Magic; Schools; Friendship; Good and evil; Time travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I like movies [videorecording] / by Levack, Chandler,screenwriter,film director.; Bridges, Krista,actor.; D'Ugo, Romina,actor.; Lehtinen, Isaiah,actor.; White, Percy Hynes,2001-actor.; Freestyle Digital Media,film distributor.;
Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D'Ugo, Krista Bridges, Percy Hynes White.Lawrence, a socially inept 17-year-old cinephile, gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; full screen and wide screen presentations ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Coming-of-age films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Teenage boys; Video rental services; Motion pictures;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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