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Out of the maze : an a-mazing way to get unstuck / by Johnson, Spencer,author.;
"The posthumous sequel to Who Moved My Cheese?, the classic parable that became a worldwide sensation. Who Moved My Cheese? offered millions of readers relief for an evergreen problem: unanticipated and unwelcome change. Now its long-awaited sequel digs deeper, to show how readers can adapt their beliefs and achieve better results in any field. Johnson's theme is that all of our accomplishments are due to our beliefs: whether we're confident or insecure, cynical or positive, open-minded or inflexible. But it's difficult to change your beliefs--and with them, your outcomes. Find out how Hem, Haw, and the other characters from Who Moved My Cheese? deal with this challenge"--
Subjects: Change (Psychology);
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Vern Yip's design wise : your smart guide to a beautiful home / by Yip, Vern,author.;
Have you ever wondered exactly how high to hang your artwork? How about the light fixture over your dining table? Do you know how to ideally size a rug for any room, or the best way to arrange your furniture? Trusted designer Vern Yip answers these questions, and more, by revealing the right formulas and measurements that can make any room feel just "right." And once you know these key design principles, you're free to confidently create a home that uniquely celebrates your needs and style. Vern shares his favorite insider tips, and opens his doors to show how he's made them work in his own beloved homes. Vern Yip's Design Wise provides both the inspiration and the clear, essential guidelines you need to create a home that perfectly reflects you.
Subjects: Interior decoration.;
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Windows 11 for seniors in easy steps : for PCs, laptops, and touch devices / by Vandome, Nick,author.;
"Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition is the perfect guide to help you navigate Windows 11 at your own pace. It'll guide you through all the essentials you need to know. Confidently explore the desktop, Start menu and Quick Settings. Harness the power of AI with Copilot to find information and make life easy. Stay connected via Outlook and Teams. Personalize Windows and utilize Accessibility features to suit your needs. Get things done -- shop online, book holidays, print photos, and manage household budgets. Keep your computer secure and working in tip-top condition! Packed with helpful tips and designed for seniors, this guide will help you get more from Windows 11 stress-free!"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Microsoft Windows (Computer file); Computers and older people.; Operating systems (Computers);
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Before I let you go / by Rimmer, Kelly,author.;
As children, Lexie and Annie were incredibly close. Bonded by the death of their beloved father, they weathered the storms of life together. When Lexie leaves home to follow her dream, Annie is forced to turn to her leather-bound journal as the only place she can confide her deepest secrets and fears. As adults, sisters Lexie and Annie could not be more different. Lexie is a successful doctor and happily engaged. Annie is an addict-- a thief, a liar and unable to remain clean. When Annie's newborn baby is in danger of being placed in foster care, Annie picks up the phone to beg her sister for help. Will Lexie agree to take in her young niece? And how will Annie survive, losing the only thing in her life worth living for?
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Drug addicts; Family secrets; Newborn infants; Pregnancy; Sisters; Women physicians; Diaries;
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Skateboard Sibby / by O'Connor, Clare,1967-;
Eleven-year-old super skateboarder Sibby Henry liked her life just fine until her father quit his job and forced her family to move from Charlottetown to Halifax. Now she's living with her Nan and Pops, starting at a new school and missing her super best friend Vera. On top of all that, Sibby is without the one thing that helps her feel confident and grounded: her skateboard. Within minutes of arriving at her new school, Sibby knows she will have a hard time following Vera's two rules for making new friends. First rule, stay chill. Second, ignore trouble. It's hard to be chill when you see a brand new super dope skate park but you no longer have a skateboard. And, when a kid named Freddie starts to push Sibby's friend around, Sibby knows she's found the kind of trouble that can't be ignored.LSC
Subjects: Skateboarders; Girls; Schools; Moving, Household;
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Not another jungle : comprehensive care for extraordinary houseplants / by Le-Britton, Tony,author.; Ingram, Jason(Photographer),photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Obsessed with houseplants? You've come to the right place. This isn't any ordinary houseplant book. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about these extraordinary plants. From growing his own collection, Tony Le-Britton of Not Another Jungle, shows you how to grow and care for the world's most sought after plants. Detailed chapters on light, water, humidity, fertilizer, variegation, propagation, and pests and diseases have you covered so you can confidently care for all your houseplants. Understanding their natural habitats empowers you to create the optimum environment in your own home so your plants will thrive. Combining detailed care advice and stunning imagery on a wide range of plants, including Monstera and Anthurium, with a special focus on desirable and unusual varieties"--
Subjects: House plants.;
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A sign of her own / by Marsh, Sarah,author.;
Ellen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell. Ellen is deaf and for a time she was Bell's student learning visible speech. During their lessons, Bell also confided in her about his dream of producing a device that would transmit the human voice along a wire: the telephone. Now, on the cusp of wealth and renown, Bell wants Ellen to speak up in support of his claim to the patent of the telephone, which is being challenged by rival inventors. But Ellen has a different story to tell: that of how Bell betrayed her and other deaf pupils in pursuit of his own ambition. Ellen knows that this is her one opportunity to tell the true story--her story--but to do so will risk her engagement, her future prospects and her mother's last wish for her.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922; Betrayal; Deaf women; Deaf;
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Best friends forever : a novel / by Hunt, Margot,author.;
Kat Grant and Alice Campbell have a friendship forged in shared confidences and long lunches lubricated by expensive wine. Though they're very different women--the artsy socialite and the struggling suburbanite--they're each other's rocks. But even rocks crumble under pressure. Like when Kat's financier husband, Howard, plunges to his death from the second-floor balcony of their South Florida mansion. Howard was a jerk, a drunk, a bully and, police say, a murder victim. The questions begin piling up. Like why Kat has suddenly gone dark: no calls, no texts and no chance her wealthy family will let Alice see her. Why investigators are looking so hard in Alice's direction. Who stands to get hurt next. And who is the cool liar--the masterful manipulator behind it all?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Female friendship; Best friends;
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The co-parenting handbook : raising well-adjusted and resilient kids from little ones to young adults through divorce or separation / by Bonnell, Karen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A practical manual for parents transitioning from being a married couple with children to being solely co-parents together. This guide helps them navigate difficult emotional terrain, create boundaries, and establish guidelines so that together they can be the parents their children deserve. The Co-Parenting Handbookhelps parents confidently take on the challenges of raising children when they live in separate homes. Addressing parents' questions about the emotional impact of separation, conflict, grief, and recovery, the author skillfully provides a roadmap for all members of the family to constructively navigate through separation/divorce and beyond. Through practical and reassuring guidance, parents discover how to move on from being angry and hurt partners to constructive, successful co-parents who are able to put their children's needs first"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Parenting, Part-time; Parenting, Part-time;
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Walking in two worlds / by Kinew, Wab,1981-;
Includes Internet addresses.In the real world, Bugz is a shy and self-conscious Indigenous teen who deals with the stresses of teenage angst and reserve life. But in the virtual world, her alter ego is not just confident but powerful in a large multiplayer video game universe. Feng is a teen boy who has been sent from China to live with his aunt on the reserve. Meeting each other in real life, as well as in the virtual world, Bugz and Feng immediately relate to each other as outsiders and as devoted gamers. And as their bond is strengthened through their virtual adventures, they find that they have much in common in the real world, too. But betrayal threatens everything Bugz has developed in the virtual world and outside of it. It will take all her newfound strength to reunite the parallel aspects of her life: the traditional and the mainstream, the East and the West, the real and the virtual.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Teenagers; Ojibwa Indians; Chinese; Virtual reality; Video games; Friendship; Betrayal; Ojibwe;
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