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The Dry Season : A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex. by Febos, Melissa.;
Melissa Febos returns with a revelatory chronicle of her year of celibacy and its transformative impact on her relationships - to others, and to herself. From the author of 'Girlhood', which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality;
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Making peace with imperfection : discover your perfectionism type, end the cycle of criticism, and embrace self-acceptance / by Cohen, Elliot D.,author.; Knaus, William J.,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Perfectionism (Personality trait); Psychology.; Self-help techniques.;
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Salvage : readings from the wreck / by Brand, Dionne,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In her first full-length non-fiction since A Map to the Door of No Return, Dionne Brand examines "classic" books from her earlier life, exposing implications both personal and political. A bracing look at reading, life, and what remains in the wreck of empire. "The geopolitics of empire had already prepared me for this ... [the fact that] coloniality constructs outsides and insides -- worlds to be chosen, disturbed, interpreted, and navigated -- in order to live something like a real self." So writes internationally acclaimed poet and novelist Dionne Brand, as she reflects on her early reading, growing up as an avid bookworm in Trinidad and Tobago, and the dawning realization of how the books she devoured, and sometimes loved, also made Black being inanimate. Uniquely and powerfully blending memoir with rigorous and expansive thinking, Brand explores her encounters with colonial, imperialist, and racist tropes in famous and familiar books, looking particularly at the extraordinary implications and modern-day reverberations of stories such as Dafoe's Robinson Crusoe; the ways that practices of reading and writing are shaped by those narrative structures; and the challenges of writing a narrative of Black life that attends to its own expression and consciousness. Much more than a memoir, and much more than a literary examination, this is gripping, revelatory and essential reading by one of our most powerful and brilliant writers."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Literary criticism.; Personal narratives.; Brand, Dionne, 1953-; Black people in literature.; Colonies in literature.; Imperialism in literature.; Racism in literature.;
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The recovering : intoxication and its aftermath / by Jamison, Leslie,1983-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.By the NYT bestselling author of 'The Empathy Exams' comes an exploration of addiction, and the stories we tell about it. With its deeply personal and seamless blend of memoir, cultural history, literary criticism, and journalistic reportage, 'The Recovering' turns our understanding of the traditional addiction narrative on its head, demonstrating that the story of recovery can be every bit as electrifying as the train wreck itself.
Subjects: Jamison, Leslie, 1983-; Addicts; Recovering addicts.;
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Moving pictures : how Rush created progressive hard rock's greatest record / by Romano, Will,1970-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Rush's record Moving Pictures changed everything: the trajectory of the band's career and its impact on a growing legion of fans. Now, forty years after its release, Will Romano investigates the how and why behind this landmark album"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Rush (Musical group).; Progressive rock music; Rock music;
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The history of sketch comedy : a journey through the art and craft of humor / by Key, Keegan-Michael,1971-author.; Key, Elle,author,illustrator.;
"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with some of their famous comedy friends and performers who have influenced the development of comedy, such as Jordan Peele, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, and more"--
Subjects: Comedy sketches; Comedy; Sketch comedy television programs;
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Bodies of art, bodies of labour. by Beaton, Kate.;
"Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour by Kate Beaton, award-winning author of Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands and Hark! A Vagrant, explores connections between class, literature, and art from Cape Breton Island. In this thought-provoking book, Beaton addresses the often overlooked impact of class on the Canadian arts scene. The book highlights the reality that people from poor or working-class backgrounds face significant barriers to becoming artists, limiting their ability to share their stories and contribute to the collective culture. This lack of representation in art, music, and literature can empower or stereotype, edify or diminish, or worse, erase entire communities. Beaton emphasizes that if working-class and poor people do not write themselves into stories, others will, often with damaging results. Drawing on examples from work published about Cape Breton, Beaton sheds light on the portrayal of working-class lives. She juxtaposes this with her personal experiences, her family's stories, and the inspiring work of other Cape Bretoners. Despite economic hardships, her community has long valued and created art: art for no money, for each other, for themselves, for memory, for joy. Bodies of Art, Bodies of Labour thoughtfully examines personal and working class legacies, celebrating the authenticity and power of truly seeing ourselves and each other in the art that we create"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Artists, Architects, Photographers; HISTORY; HISTORY / Canada / Provincial, Territorial & Local / Atlantic Provinces (NB, NL, NS, PE); LITERARY CRITICISM / Canadian; LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Culture, Race & Ethnicity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity;
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Waxing on : The karate kid and me / by Macchio, Ralph,1961-author.;
"A fun-filled memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show, which is Netflix's #1 hit and gaining legions of new fans from every generation"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Macchio, Ralph, 1961-; Cobra Kai (Television program); Karate kid (Motion picture : 1984); Actors; Martial arts films; Martial arts television programs;
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Antisemitism in America : a warning / by Schumer, Charles E.,author.; Molofsky, Josh,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In an urgent and personal new book, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sheds light on the Jewish American experience and sounds the alarm about the troubling resurgence of antisemitism. When it comes to the history of the Jewish people, there is a national and global crisis of misunderstanding. This lack of knowledge feeds demons of ignorance, hatred, and violence. ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA: A WARNING is an urgent work of nonfiction that illuminates the Jewish experience and the prejudices both hidden and overt that have led to the chronic persecution of the Jewish people. By placing antisemitism in its proper historical context, and drawing from Senator Schumer's own life, the book informs Americans' understanding of the causes of the recent swell of antisemitic rhetoric and violence in our country. In very personal terms, it will engage with debates over the purpose and meaning of Israel, and help draw a line between legitimate criticism of its government and when criticism of Israel as a Jewish homeland verges into antisemitism. This book is a warning, informed by the lessons of history, about what can happen when the "world's oldest hatred" is allowed to rise, unchecked."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Creative nonfiction.; Schumer, Charles E.; Antisemitism.; Antisemitism; Jews;
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Inside comedy : the soul, wit, and bite of comedy and comedians of the last five decades / by Steinberg, David,1942 August 9-author.;
"A personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present, with interviews conducted by the author"--
Subjects: Comedians; Comedy;
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