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Last to eat, last to learn : my life in Afghanistan fighting to educate women / by Durrani, Pashtana,author.; Bralo, Tamara,author.;
"Inspired by generations of her family's unwavering belief in the power of education, Pashtana Durrani recognized her calling early in life: to educate Afghanistan's girls and young women, raised in a society where learning is forbidden. In a country devastated by war and violence, heeding that call seemed both impossible and dangerous. Pashtana founded the nonprofit LEARN and developed a program for getting educational materials directly into the hands of girls in remote areas of the country. Her commitment to education has made her a target of the Taliban. Still, she continues to fight for women's education and autonomy in Afghanistan and beyond. Courageous and inspiring, Last to Eat, Last to Learn is the story of how just one person can transform a family, a tribe, a country"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Durrani, Pashtana.; Girls; Girls; Women human rights workers; Women; Women;
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Honor : a novel / by Umrigar, Thrity N.,author.;
"The story of two Indian women, one a victim of a brutal crime and the other an Americanized journalist returning to India to cover the story, and the courage they inspire in each other"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; East Indian Americans; Female friendship; Honor; Interfaith marriage; Women journalists; Women; Women;
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Act of valor [videorecording] / by Asefa, Alexander.; Cottle, Jason.; Furst, Nathan.; Johnstad, Kurt.; McCoy, Mike.; Sanchez, Roselyn,1970-; Veadov, Alex.; Waugh, Scott.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Relativity Media.;
Camera, Shane Hurlbut ; editors, Scott Waugh, Michael Tronick ; production designer, John Zachary ; music, Nathan Furst.Roselyn Sanchez, Jason Cottle, Alex Veadov, Nestor Serrano, Ailsa Marshall.An elite team of US Navy SEALs race against the clock to stop a planned terrorist attack on U.S. soil in this film inspired by actual events, which also features a cast of active-duty soldiers. With each successful mission, the Bandito Platoon uncovers another piece of the puzzle that leads them on a worldwide chase to prevent an act of terror that could alter the course of history. Later, at the U.S./Mexico border, the fight for the future of America comes to an explosive climax. Even when it seems as if evil may prevail, the courageous, determined SEALs never show signs of backing down or giving up.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: United States. Central Intelligence Agency; United States. Navy. SEALs; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Special operations (Military science); Terrorism; Terrorists;
© c2012., Relativity Media ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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To be of service [videorecording] : veterans with PTSD and their service dogs : the bond that heals / by Aronson, Josh,screenwriter,film director.; First-Run Features (Firm),film distributor.;
From Academy Award nominated Josh Aronson, and featuring a new song from Jon Bon Jovi, "To Be Of Service" is a feature-length documentary about veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), who are paired with a service dog to help them regain their lives. Returning home for these vets is often plagued by depression and a painful disconnect from the world they once knew. Family, old friends and jobs seem foreign, and newly returned warriors often struggle to return to a normal civilian life. "To Be Of Service" follows these warriors after they get their dog as this deeply bonded friendship restores independence and the ability to love for the men and women who so courageously served our country.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Human-animal relationships.; Service dogs; Veterans; Depression, Mental;
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Made from stars / by McCullough, Kathy.; Disney Storybook Artists.;
The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Readers (Publications); Imaginary places; Wishes;
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Our fight / by Rousey, Ronda,author.; Ortiz, Maria Burns,author.;
"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. She repeatedly strung together back-to-back flawless victories, racking up a collection of records and forever changing the face of sports as the UFC's first female champion. A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. In OUR FIGHT, Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage. Following Rousey's relatable journey, OUR FIGHT is a courageous narrative of career changes, marriage, motherhood, and facing your fears"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Rousey, Ronda.; UFC (Mixed martial arts event); Self-actualization (Psychology); Women martial artists;
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It's not always depression : working the change triangle to listen to the body, discover core emotions, and connect to your authentic self / by Jacobs Hendel, Hilary,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The Change Triangle" is a map. It's a guide to carry you from a place of disconnection back to your true self. It's a step-by-step process for feeling better. When you work the Change Triangle, you are using a tool that is at the center of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), an emerging therapeutic method that teaches patients to identify the defenses and inhibitory emotions (shame, disgust, anxiety) that prevent them from being in touch with their core emotions (joy, anger, sadness, fear, and excitement) that lead us to an openhearted state of the authentic self: it's where we are calm, curious, connected, compassionate, confident, courageous, clear. In this book, Hendel tells stories of working the Change Triangle with patients and teaches us how to apply these principles to our daily lives"--
Subjects: Experiential psychotherapy.;
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Killer instinct / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Roughan, Howard,author.;
The murder of an Ivy League professor pulls Dr. Dylan Reinhart out of his ivory tower and onto the streets of New York, where he reunites with his old partner, Detective Elizabeth Needham. As the worst act of terror since 9/11 strikes the city, a name on the casualty list rocks Dylan's world. Is his secret past about to be brought to light? As the terrorist attack unfolds, Elizabeth Needham does something courageous that thrusts her into the media spotlight. She's a reluctant hero. And thanks to the attention, she also becomes a prime target for the ruthless murderer behind the attack. Dylan literally wrote the book on the psychology of murder, and he and Elizabeth have solved cases that have baffled conventional detectives. But the sociopath they're facing this time is the opposite of a textbook case. There's no time to study for the test he's about to give them. And if they fail, they die.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Policewomen; College teachers; Terrorism; Secrecy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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A grander vision : my life in the labour movement / by Ryan, Sid,1952-author.; Adams, Gerry,writer of foreword.;
"A stirring, heartfelt manifesto written by a man who fervently believes in what workers with their civil society allies can achieve for the good of all. Sid Ryan, one of Canada's most courageous and progressive union leaders, draws on the experience of his varied and colourful life to show what is right with the labour movement, what is wrong, and what has to change if it is to avoid becoming irrelevant. He calls for the adoption of Social Movement Unionism, in which labour forges an alliance with other progressive elements in civil society, taking up the cause of young people, precarious workers, and immigrants. He demands a renewed commitment to the NDP, the party that was built by unions, and he argues that the LEAP Manifesto should become the pillars of the movement in Canada. A Grander Vision is a stirring, heartfelt manifesto written by a man who fervently believes in what workers with their civil society allies can achieve for the good of all."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Ryan, Sid, 1952-; Human rights movements; Labor leaders; Labor movement; Labor unions; Progressivism (Canadian politics);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hondros [videorecording] / by Campbell, Greg,film director.; Freestyle Digital Media,film distributor.;
Chris Hondros.Hondros explores the life and legacy of late war photojournalist Chris Hondros, who covered every major world event since the late 1990s, taking viewers behind the scenes to tell the untold stories of many of Hondros's most iconic photographs. The film follows director Greg Campbell, Hondros's childhood friend and fellow journalist on a global journey to visit the people and places made famous by Hondros's photos. What emerges is a detailed portrait of a deeply sensitive man whose innate humanity impacted the people he encountered in long-lasting and unexpected ways.The film also serves to illustrate the power and importance of photojournalism in a time of vast changes in how news --and images in particular --is produced and consumed, making the point that the work of skilled and courageous photojournalists is as important now as it's ever been.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Hondros, Chris, 1970-2011.; Photojournalists; War correspondents.; War photography.;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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