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North America [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Selleck, Tom,1945-; Discovery Communications, Inc.; Gaiam Americas, Inc.;
Disc 1. Born to be wild -- No place to hide -- Learn young or die -- Disc 2. The savage edge -- Outlaws and skeletons -- North America revealed -- Top ten.Hosted by Tom Selleck.Sweeping across some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet, North America takes viewers from the silent grandeur of lofty snowcapped peaks to fertile forests and dramatic windswept coasts. The continent's unique geography creates some of the most extreme weather on the planet. Wild animals living in these astonishing and sometimes brutal habitats must be fiercely resilient sharing that human spirit the continent is known for. From jaguars to spinner sharks, wolves that fish to wolverines high in the mountains, this is North America.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animals; Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Television mini-series.; Wildlife television programs.;
© c2013., Distributed by Gaiam Americas,
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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;
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Vogue knitting lace : 40 delicate and bold knits /
"Collecting some of the most popular patterns from Vogue Knitting magazine, Vogue Knitting Lace offers 40 lace accessories and garments. Diverse in every possible way, this collection includes many different types of projects over a range of skill levels. Fingerless gloves, hats, shawls, pullovers, cardigans, and dresses are all included, varying in complexity from small lace inserts to easy repeats to overall complex patterning. A great collection for both those just starting to dabble with lace and those experienced in the technique, Vogue Knitting Lace packs beauty and value into a stunning hardcover edition"--
Subjects: Knitted lace;
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The world's most travelled man : a twenty-three-year odyssey to and through every country on the planet / by Bown, Mike Spencer,author.;
"The World's Most Travelled Man is an eye-opening account of the universal human experience as seen from each corner of the changing world. Blending a romantic connection to nature through solitude and the social examination of culture, Bown fully immerses himself in each experience, however diverse, dangerous or dirty, veering way, way off the backpacker circuit to see the world through an unparalleled perspective. The World's Most Travelled Man is a journey of global proportions shared with the humility of a man who simply wants to satisfy his own curiosity and live life to the fullest."--
Subjects: Bown, Mike Spencer; Voyages around the world.;
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Lurkers / by Tan, Sandi,author.;
"In a suburban LA neighborhood, a group of neighbors keep wary distance and at times collide, propelled by loneliness, desire, fury, and sorrow. Precocious Korean American sisters Mira and Rosemary find their world rocked by a suicide; a charismatic and creepy drama teacher grooms his students; an aging gay horror novelist fights loneliness; and a white mother and her adopted Vietnamese daughter deal with lifelong anger issues. Spanning decades, and bringing together a diverse and interlocking group of stories, Lurkers is a Los Angeles masterpiece, showing Sandi Tan's fiction to be as formidable and exciting as her filmmaking"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Neighbors;
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Canadian architecture : evolving a cultural identity / by Jen, Leslie,author.;
"Canadian Architecture: Evolving a Cultural Identity surveys the country's most accomplished architectural firms, whose work enhances cities and landscapes across Canada's geographically varied expanse. Author Leslie Jen explores a number of significant projects in urban and rural environments--private residences, cultural and institutional facilities, and democratic public spaces--that profoundly influence our interactions with each other and the communities in which we live. Accompanied by stunning photography, Canadian Architecture is a testament to a thriving, diverse and innovative design culture that continues to play an integral role in shaping our national identity."--
Subjects: Photobooks.; Architectural design; Architectural firms; Architecture;
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While you were sleeping / by Scott, Briana Corr,1981-;
A nostalgic bedtime story that celebrates the milestones of growing up. From the earliest days, when baby is asleep in a wrap or sling, to their first night in a crib, to their very own big-kid bed, before finally moving to an adult bed of their own, While You Were Sleeping follows a diverse range of families from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the unsung activities parents engage in while their young ones are asleep. Whether it's wallpapering their baby's bedroom, making lunches for school, earning degrees, washing dishes, or taking their child for a soothing walk in the stroller.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Picture books.; Bedtime; Families; Parent and child;
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Five little ducks : first book of nursery games / by Busby, Ailie.;
Printed on durable board, these chunky treasuries makes excellent gifts for new parents. Suggestions for actions accompany many of the verses, encouraging participation. Colourful illustrations by Ailie Busby depict a diverse cast of children acting out the rhymes. These visual aids can be used to give context to the verses, and inspire conversations. Rhymes are a brilliant way to increase the number of words a baby hears. The ones in this series are short and easy to remember - why not sing some of them while you're waiting for your toast to pop-up?
Subjects: Board books.; Nursery rhymes, English;
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Dinner pies : from shepherd's pies and pot pies to turnovers, quiches, hand pies, and more, with 100 delectable & foolproof recipes / by Haedrich, Ken,1954-;
"Dinner Pies includes 100 recipes for two-crust, one-crust, and no-crust pies. As a recognized master in the art of making pies, Ken Haedrich includes updated and perfected versions from the great savory pie traditions, including British, New England Yankee, and Southern - recipes for classics including cottage pie, shepard's pie and a best-ever chicken pot pie. But, as a world-eater and expert baker, Haedrich doesn't stop there. The remaining recipes span a variety of diverse cuisines, including French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern and South African savory pies, among others"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Pies.; Dinners and dining.; Cookbooks.;
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This is the canon : decolonize your bookshelves in 50 books / by Anim-Addo, Joan,author.; George, Kadija,author.; Osborne, Deirdre,author.;
Upending our traditionally white-dominated 'to be read' piles, Joan Anim-Addo, Deirdre Osborne and Kadija Sesay push to the fore the voices and cultural perspectives that demand a place on everyone's shelves. From literary giants such as Toni Morrison and Salman Rushdie to recent Man Booker Prize winners Paul Beatty and Bernardine Evaristo, the novels recommended in 'This is the Canon' are books that reflect the diverse experiences of people from around the world, of all backgrounds and all races. They are books that represent voices that have for too long been silenced or side-lined.
Subjects: Best books.; Fiction;
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