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We Don't Live Here Anymore. by Curran, John,film director.; Dern, Laura,actor.; Ruffalo, Mark,actor.; Watts, Naomi,actor.; Krause, Peter,actor.; Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Laura Dern, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Watts, Peter KrauseOriginally produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films in 2004.In this emotionally charged drama, two married couples, Jack and Terry (Mark Ruffalo and Laura Dern) and Hank and Edith (Peter Krause and Naomi Watts), find their friendships tested by infidelity. As Jack and Edith begin an affair, the secrets between the couples unravel, forcing each person to confront their desires, guilt, and the complexities of love and betrayal. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.;
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The perfect nanny : a novel / by Slimani, Leïla,1981-author.; Taylor, Sam,1970-translator.; translation of:Slimani, Leïla,1981-Chanson douce.English.;
"When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect nanny for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite, devoted woman who sings to the children, cleans the family's chic apartment in Paris's upscale tenth arrondissement, stays late without complaint, and hosts enviable kiddie parties. But as the couple and the nanny become more dependent on one another, jealousy, resentment, and suspicions mount, shattering the idyllic tableau. Building tension with every page, The Perfect Nanny is a compulsive, riveting, bravely observed exploration of power, class, race, domesticity, and motherhood--and the American debut of an immensely talented writer"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Nannies; Social classes; Interpersonal conflict; Families; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Triangle of sadness [videorecording] / by De Leon, Dolly,actor.; Dean, Charlbi,actor.; Dickinson, Harris,1996-actor.; Harrelson, Woody,actor.; Östlund, Ruben,1974-film director,screenwriter.; Criterion Collection (Firm),publisher.;
Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon, Woody Harrelson.Master of social discomfort Ruben Östlund trains his unsparing lens on the world of wealth, beauty, and privilege in this audacious, Palme d'Or, winning satire of our status-obsessed culture. A model-influencer couple get a ticket to the luxe life when they are invited aboard an all-expenses-paid cruise alongside a coterie of the rich and ghoulish, but an act of fate turns their Insta-perfect world upside down. Pushing each provocative set piece to its extreme, Östlund maps the shifting social hierarchies with the irreverence of a modern-day Luis Buųel and the incisiveness of a cinematic anthropologist.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language and some sexual content.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Satirical films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Man-woman relationships; Models (Persons); Internet personalities; Rich people; Social classes;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Marrying my cowboy / by Palmer, Diana.; McKenna, Lindsay,1946-; Pearce, Kate.;
The Rancher's Wedding: When a rugged Colorado rancher who's in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged by scandal, they put their talents--and their hearts--together. But will front page news put a damper on the sparks flying between them?Wind River Wedding: A sprawling family ranch in Wyoming, or a swanky Hamptons hideaway? A young couple's future in-laws try to stake their claim on where the newlyweds will live. But these lovebirds won't be corralled...The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride: Between a hen night that goes terribly wrong and a missing wedding dress, a bride-to-be wonders if her plan to marry her longtime bad boy cowboy beau is doomed--and he wonders if his fiancée is avoiding the altar. Will love prevail?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships;
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Home front / by Hannah, Kristin.;
"From a distance, Michael and Joleen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid marriage, two exciting careers, and children they adore. But after twelve years together, the couple has lost their way; they are unhappy and edging toward divorce. Then the Iraq war starts. An unexpected deployment will tear their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the other at home, waiting for news. When the worst happens, each must face their darkest fear and fight for the future of their family. An intimate look at the inner landscape of a disintegrating marriage and a dramatic exploration of the price of war on a single American family, Home front is a provocative and timely portrait of hope, honor, loss, forgiveness, and the elusive nature of love"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Families of military personnel; Iraq War, 2003-; Married people;
© 2012., St. Martin's Press,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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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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The art of diplomacy : strengthening the Canada-U.S. relationship in times of uncertainty / by Heyman, Bruce,1958-author.; Heyman, Vicki,1957-author.;
"When Bruce Heyman was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Canada, he and his wife and confidante, Vicki, already knew the country north of the border as America's closest friend and neighbour. By the end of four years as ambassador, he and Vicki were in love with the country. Together, Bruce and Vicki opened their hearts to Canada and helped unite two countries that share so much more than just a border. In their memoir, Bruce and Vicki invite readers to explore what Canada has to offer as they reflect on the experiences that shaped them and the people from coast to coast to coast who taught them what it means to be Canadian. Heartfelt and honest, this memoir is a love letter to Canada from a couple that exemplifies that we are at our best when we are strong and standing together."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Heyman, Bruce, 1958-; Heyman, Vicki, 1957-; Ambassadors; Ambassadors.; International relations.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How lucky : a novel / by Leitch, Will,author.;
Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy--despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; People with disabilities; Kidnapping;
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The birthday castle / by Romito, Dee.;
"Caleb could really use a bit more spending money-he needs to buy the next book in his favorite series so he can see what happens! But what can he do to raise funds once his allowance runs out? Caleb puts his head together with his best friend, Jax, and a couple other kids in their neighborhood, and come up with a brilliant idea. They're going to start their own fort-building business! Good forts are always in demand, and who better to design and construct them than kids? But when Fort Builders, Inc., gets their first gig, the group has trouble agreeing on the right way to go about it. Can they learn to work together in time to build an incredible fort, or will their business be over before it even begins?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 5-8.LSC
Subjects: Birthdays; Fortification; Castles; Money-making projects for children; Friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The honeymoon affair / by O'Flanagan, Sheila,author.;
Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn't after her fiancé broke her heart. She's not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles's ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She's in constant contact with Charles. They're very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She's an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she's sure she only has to say, and they'll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Choice (Psychology); Divorced men; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Single women; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Vacations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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