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111 places in Winnipeg that you must not miss / by Janke, Donna,author.; Ouskun, Gindalee,photographer.;
"Winnipeg, a big city with a small-town spirit, is diverse, full of history, and culturally rich. This guide takes you beyond the usual and well-known landmarks and deep into the heart of the city. Take a bison safari and imagine these enormous beasts thundering across the open prairie centuries ago. Visit the site where bison and fur traders once crossed a treacherous river. Walk through an abandoned monastery. Enjoy a mix of old and new in a campus building featuring century-old storefronts or a restaurant built around an old pumping station. Get a medium reading in a house with an intriguing paranormal history. Find high-quality Indigenous art and a modern bistro rooted in traditional First Nations cuisine. Discover the creative, unpretentious, resilient, and often quirky nature of The Peg in 111 new ways."--
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
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The empire stops here : a journey along the frontiers of the Roman world / by Parker, Philip.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [603]-623) and index.The Roman Empire was the largest and most enduring of the ancient world. From its zenith under Augustus and Trajan in the first century AD to its decline and fall amidst the barbarian invasions of the fifth century, the Empire guarded and maintained a frontier that stretched for 5,000 kilometres, from Carlisle to Cologne, from Augsburg to Antioch, and from Aswan to the Atlantic. Far from being at the periphery of the Roman world, the frontier played a crucial role in making and breaking emperors, creating vibrant and astonishingly diverse societies along its course which pulsed with energy while the centre became enfeebled and sluggish. This remarkable new book traces the course of those frontiers, visiting all its astonishing sites. Philip Parker reveals how and why the Empire endured for so long, as well as describing the rich and complex architectural and cultural legacy which it has bequeathed to us.
© c2009., J. Cape,
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The Dark Maestro : A Novel. by Slocumb, Brendan.;
'The Dark Maestro' is about a musical virtuoso whos forced into hiding when his family runs afoul of a ruthless criminal organization - and how he uses music to bring his enemies to justice. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / African American & Black / General; FICTION / Coming of Age; FICTION / Crime;
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A country you can leave / by Angel-Ajani, Asale,author.;
'A Country You Can Leave' is a stunning debut novel following the turbulent relationship of a Black, biracial teen and her ferocious Russian mother, struggling to survive in the California desert. Book Club. #diversity.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Mothers and daughters; Poor; Racially mixed people; Russians;
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The peppermint tea chronicles / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
"Summer has come to Scotland Street. The long days have prompted its denizens to engage in flights of fancy. Some, like the Duke of Johannesburg's plan to create a microlite seaplane, are literal flights, and some, like the vain Bruce Anderson's idea of settling down with one of his many admirers, are more metaphorical. With the domineering Irene off pursuing academic challenges, Stuart and Bertie are free to indulge in summer fun. Stuart reconnects with an old acquaintance over refreshing peppermint tea while Bertie takes his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson to the circus. But their trip to the big top becomes rather more than the pleasant diversion they were hoping for. Once again, Scotland Street teems with the daily triumphs and challenges of those who call it home, and provides a warm, wise, and witty chronicle of the affairs in this corner of the world"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Neighbors; Interpersonal relations;
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Incense and sensibility : a novel / by Dev, Sonali,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: RECEIPE FOR PERSUASION, ISBN 9780062839077. Sonali Dev adds an Indian American twist to Jane Austen's classic 'Sense and Sensibility' in this delightful third installment of the 'Rajes' series. #diversity.
Subjects: Chick lit.; East Indian Americans; Man-woman relationships; Political campaigns; Stress management;
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Tower of Babel / by Sears, Michael,1950-author.;
"Queens, New York-the most diverse place on earth. Native son Ted Malloy knows these streets like the back of his hand. Ted was once a high-powered Manhattan lawyer, but after a spectacular fall from grace, he has found himself back on his home turf, scraping by as a foreclosure profiteer. It's a grubby business, but a safe one-until Ted's case sourcer, a mostly-reformed small-time conman named Richie Rubiano, turns up murdered shortly after tipping Ted off to an improbably lucrative lead. With Richie's widow on his back and shadows of the past popping up at every turn, Ted realizes he's gotten himself embroiled in a murder investigation. His quest for the truth-and to protect his own tucchus-will take him all over Queens, plunging him into the machinations of greedy developers, mobsters, enraged activists, old litigator foes and old-fashioned New York City operators"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder;
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Say my name / by Ho, Joanna,author.; Le, Khoa,1982-illustrator.; Emmes, Andrea,narrator.; Container of (expression):Ho, JoannaSay my name.Spoken word (Emmes);
Read by Andrea Emmes."New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us. Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names--and correctly saying them--are important. Each one carries the hopes, dreams, and traditions of those who came before us. Six children connect with the reader and proudly celebrate their names and backgrounds: Hé Xiao-Guang, Of a Kivaha Tupoumalohi, Bijan Hosseini, Nizhoni Yazzie, Xóchitl Luna, and Akosua Acheampong. These captivating kids of Chinese, Tongan, Persian, Navajo, Mexican, and Ghanaian descent also honor their ancestors and cultural histories. Joanna Ho's lyrical story, with gorgeous illustrations by Khoa Le, explains how saying a person's name is the only way we can truly know another."Ages 4-8.P-3.
Subjects: Picture books.; Children's audiobooks.; Names, Personal; Names; Ethnicity; VOX books.;
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Zeal : A Novel. by Jerkins, Morgan.;
'Zeal' intertwines the stories of two lovers separated by slavery and circumstances in the American south in the late 1800s and their descendants 150 years later. A RADD Pick. From the author of 'Caul Baby'. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / African American & Black / Historical; FICTION / Cultural Heritage; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Historical / Civil War Era;
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A map to the sun [graphic novel] / by Leong, Sloane,author,illustrator.;
"A Map to the Sun is a gripping YA graphic novel about five principle players in a struggling girls' basketball team. One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a friendship is born. But when Luna moves to back to Oahu, Ren's messages to her friend go unanswered. Years go by. Then Luna returns, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Ren is hesitant. She's dealing with a lot, including family troubles, dropping grades, and the newly formed women's basketball team at their high school. With Ren's new friends and Luna all on the basketball team, the lines between their lives on and off the court begin to blur. During their first season, this diverse and endearing group of teens are challenged in ways that make them reevaluate just who and how they trust. Sloane Leong's evocative storytelling about the lives of these young women is an ode to the dynamic nature of friendship."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Coming-of-age comics.; Sports comics.; Graphic novels.; Basketball for girls; Basketball teams; Young women; Female friendship;
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