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Belle of the ball [graphic novel] / by Costa, Mari,author,illustrator.;
"High-school senior and notorious wallflower Hawkins finally works up the courage to remove her mascot mask and ask out her longtime crush: Regina Moreno, head cheerleader, academic overachiever, and all-around popular girl. There's only one teensy littleproblem: Regina is already dating Chloe Kitagawa, athletic all-star ... and middling English student. Regina sees a perfectly self-serving opportunity here, and asks the smitten Hawkins to tutor Chloe free of charge, knowing Hawkins will do anything to getcloser to her."--Publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Queer comics.; Novels.; High school students; Lesbians; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Tutors and tutoring;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Windtalkers. by Woo, John,film director.; Beach, Adam,actor.; Cage, Nicolas,actor.; Stormare, Peter,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Adam Beach, Nicolas Cage, Peter StormareOriginally produced by MGM in 2002.In the brutal World War II Battle of Saipan, Sergeant Joe Enders (Nicolas Cage) guards -- and befriends -- Ben Yahzee (Adam Beach), a young Navajo trained in the one wartime code never broken by the enemy...the Navajo Code. But if Yahzee should fall into enemy hands, how far will Enders go to save the military's most powerful secret? John Woo directs this action-packed epic inspired by the true story of the Navajo soldiers whose courage and sacrifices helped win the war in the Pacific.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Action and adventure films.; Drama.; War films.; Motion pictures.;
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This road we traveled / by Kirkpatrick, Jane,1946-author.;
When Tabitha Brown's son makes the fateful decision to leave Missouri and strike out for Oregon, she refuses to be left behind. Despite her son's concerns, Tabitha hires her own wagon to join the party. Along with her reluctant daughter and her ever-hopeful granddaughter, the intrepid Tabitha has her misgivings. The trials they face along the way will severely test Tabitha's faith, courage, and ability to hope. With her family's survival on the line, she must make the ultimate sacrifice, plunging deeper into the wilderness to seek aid.
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Mothers and daughters; Frontier and pioneer life;
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We Afghan Women. by Migotto, Anna,film director.; Fedeli, Sabina,film director.; Film Movement (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Film Movement in 2022.Eight Afghan women: a photographer, a director, a mayor, a sportswoman, a businesswoman, a teacher and two activists talk about their work over the last twenty years, about the arrival of the Taliban, and of escape and resistance. We meet up with them in the countries they found refuge in after their escape - Italy, Switzerland, France and Germany. Their stories and the footage shot by some of them have become a documentary also using animated drawings and private archives. A story of courage, freedom and the desire for equal rights.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Philosophy and religion.; Human rights.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Ethnicity.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Emigration and immigration.; Political participation.; Equality.; Afghanistan.; Taliban.; Switzerland.; Refugees.; France.; Islam.; Italy.; Germany.;
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Mehndi boy / by Bandali, Zain.; Balakumar, Jani.;
The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he's creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn't for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn't want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin's wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self.
Subjects: Sex role; Mehndi (Body painting); Families;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Super Surgeons. by BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Meet the world's best cancer surgeons, fighting to give patients a chance at life. From the makers of Baby Surgeons. A powerful documentary following a team of pioneering surgeons and their patients at one of the world's leading cancer hospitals – The Royal Marsden. Each episode captures difficult decisions, ground-breaking surgery and reveals deeply personal journeys of courage, joy and hope. Packed with drama, these inspiring stories show what life means to each patient, as their surgeons push medical boundaries to try and save their lives.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Medicine.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Cancer.; Physicians.; Medical care.; Documentary television programs.;
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The secret life of pets. [videorecording] / by Renaud, Chris,film director.; Meledandri, Chris,film producer.; Healy, Janet,film producer.; Lynch, Brian(Brian Michael),1973-screenwriter.; Ford, Harrison,1942-voice actor.; Stonestreet, Eric,1971-voice actor.; Oswalt, Patton,1969-voice actor.; Hart, Kevin,1979-voice actor.; Slate, Jenny,1982-voice actor.; Haddish, Tiffany,1979-voice actor.; Bell, Lake,1979-voice actor.; Carvey, Dana,voice actor.; Moynihan, Bobby,1977-voice actor.; Buress, Hannibal,voice actor.; Kemper, Ellie,1980-voice actor.; Holmes, Pete,1979-voice actor.; Kroll, Nick,voice actor.; Desplat, Alexandre,composer (expression); Illumination Entertainment,production company.; Universal Pictures (Firm),presenter.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Music by Alexandre Desplat.Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress, Ellie Kemper, Pete Holmes, Nick Kroll.Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler, Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. On a family trip to a farm, Max and Duke encounter many creatures who elevates Max's anxiety. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster, who pushes Max to ditch his neuroses, find his inner alpha, and give Liam a little more freedom. Can Max and the gang find the courage to face their biggest fears?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: PG; for some action and rude humor.DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Comedy films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Pets; Cats; Dogs; Birds; Friendship;
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Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The Split: Barcelona. by Gandini, Giulia,film director.; Scholey, Annabel,actor.; Findlay, Deborah,actor.; Button, Fiona,actor.; Walker, Nicola,actor.; Mangan, Stephen,actor.; Stephens, Toby,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annabel Scholey, Deborah Findlay, Fiona Button, Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Toby StephensOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.Two years after their divorce, Hannah and Nathan gather for a beautiful wedding in Catalonia’s wine region – along with the rest of the Defoe family. Set over a sun-soaked weekend, the celebrations are marked by break-ups, reunions and, like all good weddings, plenty of romance. As the sun rises over the glorious Spanish countryside, Hannah is compelled to banish the ghosts of her past and open herself up to the possibility of love again. Can she find the courage to take the leap into a new future?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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Silver Creek bodyguard / by McKenna, Lindsay,1946-;
"With a fresh start in the heart of big sky country, Sara Romano is thrilled to bring her herbal remedies to the lovely people of Silver Creek, Wyoming. But when her dark past follows her, and Sara is nearly killed, she knows she is in imminent danger. Reluctantly accepting the bodyguard her mother hires, Sara opens her home to Wes Paxton. Trained to protect, the ruggedly handsome stranger soothes her fears, making Sara feel cared for in a way she has not felt in a long time. If only she had the courage to tell him her family's secrets."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Bodyguards; Family secrets; Man-woman relationships;
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We were dreamers : an immigrant superhero origin story / by Liu, Simu,1989-author.;
'We Were Dreamers' is the superhero origin story of Simu Liu, Marvel Cinematic Universes first leading Asian superhero, who grew up torn between China and Canada, until he found the courage to dream like his parents before him. Liu is a Screen Award nominated actor, writer and producer, known for his role as Jung Kim on the CBC sitcom 'Kim's Convenience'. Born in China, he was raised in Mississauga, ON. A Dewey Diva Pick. #diversity. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Liu, Simu, 1989-; Children of immigrants; Immigrants; Motion picture actors and actresses; Parent and child; Chinese Canadians; Chinese Canadians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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