Search:

Results 151 to 160 of 1,886 | « previous |

The quickening : creation and community at the ends of the Earth / by Rush, Elizabeth A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An astonishing, vital book about Antarctica, climate change, and motherhood from the author of Rising, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. In 2019, fifty-seven scientists and crew set out onboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer. Their destination: Thwaites Glacier. Their goal: to learn as much as possible about this mysterious place, never before visited by humans, and believed to be both rapidly deteriorating and capable of making a catastrophic impact on global sea-level rise. In The Quickening, Elizabeth Rush documents their voyage, offering the sublime--seeing an iceberg for the first time; the staggering waves of the Drake Passage; the torqued, unfamiliar contours of Thwaites--alongside the workaday moments of this groundbreaking expedition. A ping-pong tournament at sea. Long hours in the lab. All the effort that goes into caring for and protecting human life in a place that is inhospitable to it. Along the way, she takes readers on a personal journey around a more intimate question: What does it mean to bring a child into the world at this time of radical change? What emerges is a new kind of Antarctica story, one preoccupied not with flag planting but with the collective and challenging work of imagining a better future. With understanding the language of a continent where humans have only been present for two centuries. With the contributions and concerns of women, who were largely excluded from voyages until the last few decades, and of crew members of color, whose labor has often gone unrecognized. The Quickening teems with their voices--with the colorful stories and personalities of Rush's shipmates--in a thrilling chorus. Urgent and brave, absorbing and vulnerable, The Quickening is another essential book from Elizabeth Rush."--
Subjects: Climatic changes.; Explorers; Motherhood.; Nature; Women and the environment.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Cherished belonging : the healing power of love in divided times / by Boyle, Greg,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A Jesuit priest's work with gang members inspires a vision of compassionate community and radical kindness, promoting the idea that everyone is inherently good and that we all belong to each other.
Subjects: Religious materials.; Self-help publications.; Christianity; Communities; Communities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Lavender House / by Rosen, Lev AC,author.;
"A delicious story from an new voice in suspense, Lev AC Rosen's Lavender House is Knives Out with a queer historical twist. Lavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene's recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret--but it's not the only one behind these gates. This estate offers a unique freedom, where none of the residents or staff hide who they are. But to keep their secret, they've needed to keep others out. And now they're worried they're keeping a murderer in. Irene's widow hires Evander Mills to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death. Andy, recently fired from the San Francisco police after being caught in a raid on a gay bar, is happy to accept--his calendar is wide open. And his secret is the kind of secret the Lamontaines understand. Andy had never imagined a world like Lavender House. He's seduced by the safety and freedom found behind its gates, where a queer family lives honestly and openly. But that honesty doesn't extend to everything, and he quickly finds himself a pawn in a family game of old money, subterfuge, and jealousy--and Irene's death is only the beginning. When your existence is a crime, everything you do is criminal, and the gates of Lavender House can't lock out the real world forever. Running a soap empire can be a dirty business"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Family secrets; Murder; Sexual minority community;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community / by Erickson-Schroth, Laura.;
LSC
Subjects: Transgender people.; Transgenderism.; Gender identity.;
© c2014., Oxford University Press,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Before I die / by Chang, Candy.;
LSC
Subjects: Artists and community.; Graffiti.; Street art.; Death; Wishes.; Goal (Psychology); Self-realization.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Community arts projects.;
© 2013., St. Martin's Griffin,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Alone together / by Seal, Julia.;
"Our world can be a bewildering place, especially during times of change. This heartwarming tale by talented author-illustrator Julia Seal celebrates the power of community and will help children stay hopeful while staying at home"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Friendship; Communities; Social distance; COVID-19 (Disease);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Tell me everything [sound recording] : a novel / by Strout, Elizabeth,author.; Farr, Kimberly,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Kimberly Farr."With her "extraordinary capacity for radical empathy" (The Boston Globe), remarkable insight into the human condition, and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst; fall in love and yet choose to be apart; and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it: What does anyone's life mean? It's autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer, Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. Together, they spend afternoons in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known -- "unrecorded lives," Olive calls them -- reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Friendship; Love; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Retirement communities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Empire of the ants [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Players will immerse themselves in the world of ants where they must ensure the prosperity of a colony through tactical and strategic battles in a microscopic world of immense proportions. You embody the 103,683rd ant, determined to lead the colony to new, more prosperous horizons. In Empire of the Ants, every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your ability to master a world where the small are mighty! Strategy, exploration, conflicts, and even alliances with the local wildlife will be necessary to emerge victorious from the numerous challenges.ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10 (Fantasy violence, mild language).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 1-3 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 41 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Vibration function supported ; PS5 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Empire-building video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Playstation 5 (Video game console); Video games.; Ants; Insects; Ant communities; Empire of the ants (Game);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Fostering sustainable behavior : an introduction to community-based social marketing / by Mohr, Douglas Paul,1959-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-170) and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Environmental responsibility; Social marketing.; Sustainable living.;
© c2011., New Society Publishers,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Report to Council Proposed Big Bay Point Resort Community Geranium Corporation : application to the Town of Innisfil for amendments to the Official plan and zoning by-law / by Geranium Corporation; Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited;
Subjects: Planning;
© 2004., Marshall Macklin Monaghan,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Results 151 to 160 of 1,886 | « previous |