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Xanax cowboy : poems / by Green, Hannah(Author of Xanax cowboy),author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Hannah Green's edgy, often darkly comedic debut, Xanax Cowboy, is a long poem that considers the romanticization of addiction and mental illness (particularly in relation to the notion of the artist) via the romanticization of the Wild West. Cowboys are supposed to be messed up, a bit raw around the edges. The speaker wants to be loved for this too, and doesn't care if she is the only one laughing. The long poem is known for its resistance to form and expectation. Xanax Cowboy is as obsessed with itself as other long poems. It is vain. It is ridiculous. It is a tangent with new shapes, line breaks, and metaphors. Highly referential, mostly in terms of pop culture and iconography -- drawing from sources such as Michael Ondaatje's The Collected Works of Billy the Kid and the films of Quentin Tarantino -- Xanax Cowboy also deploys a specifically feminist approach, giving it additional urgency and energy. Xanax Cowboy insists on its variety of form and approach. Its strangeness. Its boldness. Its smoking pistols. Prepare yourself for a whiskey-drenched Western where pills fall from the sky and the speaker swallows Hollywood's version of the cowboy, its loneliness resting in her belly.
Subjects: Poetry.; Canadian poetry; Canadian poetry; Cowboys; Mental illness;
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Jenna Rae Cakes at home : our favourite recipes to enjoy with family and friends / by Kosowan, Ashley,author,illustrator.; Houdayer, Jordain,author.; Hutchinson, Jenna,author.;
In the second book from celebrated Canadian bakery Jenna Rae Cakes, Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan offer vibrant recipes and inspiration to create new memories in the kitchen with family and friends. Drawing on time spent baking at home, Jenna and Ashley put their signature spin on their most beloved bakes. Think of all your classic favourites, then picture them sprinkled with a little Jenna Rae Cakes magic.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Baked products.; Baking.; Desserts.;
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Canadianity : tales from the true north strong and freezing / by Taggart, Jeremy,author.; Torrens, Jonathan,1972-author.;
Sprung from their hugely successful podcast Canadianity, Taggart (that guy from that band) and Torrens (that guy from that show) share a collection of showbiz tales from the road and relatable everyday anecdotes, all wrapped up in a nostalgic fondness for this great country. Canadianity takes readers on a cross-country journey, shining the spotlight on notable local heroes (or bahds), the best places to crush food and the greasiest watering holes, coast to coast to coast. Replete with lists of Canada's top bands, television shows and athletes, as well as random observations about everything this country has to offer, Canadianity is often provocative and always hilarious. Drawing on their combined experiences as a legendary drummer (Our Lady Peace) and a veteran talk-show host (Jonovision) respectively, Taggart and Torrens have infused their first book with equal parts beer and pop culture and added a heaping helping of irreverence.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Taggart, Jeremy.; Torrens, Jonathan, 1972-; Canadians; Canadian wit and humor (English); National characteristics, Canadian.;
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Canada's air force : the Royal Canadian Air Force at 100 / by Bercuson, David Jay,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was founded in 1924 as a sort of federal air service, carrying out civilian-type operations for Ottawa. In the Second World War, the RCAF grew to more than 200,000 personnel in overseas squadrons and performed virtually every type of mission, including bombing and hunting submarines. Over the decades since, the RCAF has tried valiantly to carry out its mission of defending Canada, even when starved of funds by the federal government. Today, it is once again on the verge of becoming a modern, well-equipped air force. In Canada's Air Force, historian David J. Bercuson shares the history of the first one hundred years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, from its inception in 1924 to its centennial in 2024. Drawing on memoirs, diaries, unpublished histories, archival sources, interview transcripts, and standard reference works such as The Bomber Command War Diaries, Bercuson traces the history of the RCAF as not only a fighting force but also a human institution. Canada's Air Force analyses the first century of the RCAF through the clear-eyed perspective of a Canadian historian who has closely scrutinized one hundred years of the RCAF's story."--
Subjects: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force;
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All together healthy : a Canadian wellness revolution / by MacLeod, Andrew,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Never before have individuals faced so much conflicting information about how to be healthy: a constant rotation of fad diets, extreme workout regimens and celebrity-endorsed supplements are regularly hyped as the latest cure for all modern ills. We also maintain a massive health care system that absorbs a steadily growing share of public spending. As health has increasingly come to occupy a prominent role in our lives and headlines, however, we've tended to ignore that many of the the most significant contributors to making and keeping us well lie outside both the medical system and our individual control--income, education, employment, housing, environmental factors and social supports. In All Together Healthy, award-winning author Andrew MacLeod digs deep to discover how to build a healthy society, examines inequities within Canada and draws on international comparisons to assess why Canada's high spending on health care has failed to achieve better results. Meticulously researched and enlivened with interviews and personal stories, MacLeod explains the complexities of public health policy in an immediate and approachable way, making a passionate case for how best to maximize the health of the many. In Canada, this is a moment of political optimism, where the path to a healthier society seems possible, but it is uncertain whether promised changes will happen. All Together Healthy defines what's at stake and articulates a vision of a future where the health and well-being of all citizens is of central importance."--
Subjects: Health; Medical policy;
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A Shaun the Sheep movie. [videorecording] / by Becher, Will,film director.; Brown, Jon(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Burton, Mark,1960-screenwriter,film producer.; Evan-Jones, Sim,editor of moving image work.; Fletcher, Justin,1970-voice actor.; Harbour, Kate,voice actor.; Holt, David,1965-voice actor.; Howe, Tom,1977-composer (expression); Kewley, Paul,film producer.; Phelan, Richard,film director.; Sparkes, John,1954-voice actor.; Vitale, Amalia,voice actor.; Aardman Animations (Firm),production company.; Anton Capital Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Shout! Factory Kids (Firm),film distributor.; Studio Canal,publisher.;
Music by Tom Howe ; edited by Sim Evan-Jones ACE.Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale, David Holt, Kate Harbour.It's one small step for lamb in Shaun's out-of-this-world movie! When a mischievous alien crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun sets off on a thrilling rescue mission to help her return home, while a secret government UFO organization is hot on their trail. Can Shaun and the flock avert Farmageddon before it's too late?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Shaun, the Sheep (Fictitious character); Extraterrestrial beings; Farms; Human-alien encounters; Sheep;
For private home use only.
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Darling companion [videorecording] / by Bregman, Anthony.; Duplass, Mark.; Jenkins, Richard,1947-; Kasdan, Lawrence,1949-; Keaton, Diane.; Kline, Kevin.; Moss, Elizabeth.; Redleaf, Elizabeth.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Kasdan Pictures.; Likely Story (Firm); Sierra Pictures (Firm); Werc Werk Works (Firm);
Diane Keaton, Mark Duplass, Richard Jenkins, Kevin Kline, Elizabeth Moss.On the side of a busy freeway, a woman finds the love, devotion, commitment and courage she needs - all wrapped up in a stray dog who becomes her darling companion. When the beloved canine goes missing, a shaggy-dog search adventure plays out, drawing together friends and family and rekindling a lifelong love.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Dogs; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships;
© c2012., Distributed by Allliance Atlantis,
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Nine [videorecording (DVD)] / by Fergie,1975-; Cotillard, Marion,1975-; Cruz, Penélope.; Day-Lewis, Daniel.; Dench, Judi,1934-; Hudson, Kate,1979-; Kidman, Nicole,1967-; Loren, Sophia,1934-; Marshall, Rob.; Minghella, Anthony.; Tolkin, Michael.; Alliance Films (Firm); Weinstein Company.;
Stacy Ferguson, Daniel Day Lewis, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren.With only a week left before shooting begins on the filming of his latest movie, world famous film director Guido Contini is desperately searching for a way to overcome his creative block. Escaping to a seaside resort, he attempts to restore the equilibrium to his personal and professional existence by drawing inspiration from the women in his life.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Costume designers; Feature films.; Husband and wife; Man-women relationships; Mistresses; Motion picture industry; Motion picture producers and directors; Motion pictures; Musical films.; Women journalists;
© c2010., Weinstein Company ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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Shaun the Sheep. [videorecording] / by Allen, Jo.; Fletcher, Justin,1970-; Harbour, Kate.; Park, Nick.; Sparkes, John,1954-; Webber, Richard.; HIT Entertainment.; Maple Pictures.;
Spring lamb -- Supersize Timmy -- Bagpipe buddy -- Cheetah cheater -- Lock out -- Draw the line -- Ewe've been framed.Voices: John Sparkes, Justin Fletcher, Kate Harbour, Richard Webber, Jo Allen.Originally broadcast on television beginning in 2007.Spring with excitement and jump with joy because Shaun the Sheep is back for more wild adventures. Fun on the farm springs to life with Shaun and his barnyard buddies. From bouncing sheep and a supersized Timmy to bagpipe buddies and a shortsighted farmer, there's no limit to the wild things these animals will do. So hop along with Shaun, Bitzer, Shirley, Timmy, and those Naughty Pigs next door in some sheepherding mayhem that's sure to give you a lift!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, Dolby digital 2.0 stereo ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Clay animation films.; Comedy televisions programs.; Farms; Friendship; Livestock; Shaun the Sheep (Fictitious character); Sheep; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., Hit Entertainment ; Distributed by Maple Pictures,
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Superfan : how pop culture broke my heart : a memoir / by Lee, Jen Sookfong,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A memoir in pieces that uses one woman's life-long obsession with pop culture as a lens to explore family, grief, the power of female rage, Asian fetish, and what it's cost her to resist the trap of being a "good Chinese girl." For most of Jen Sookfong Lee's life, pop culture was an escape from family tragedy and a means of fitting in with the larger culture around her. Anne of Green Gables assured her that, despite losing her father at the age of twelve, one day she might still have the loving family of her dreams, and Princess Diana was proof that maybe there was more to being a good girl after all. And yet as Jen grew up, she began to recognize the ways in which pop culture was not made for someone like her-the child of Chinese immigrant parents who looked for safety in the invisibility afforded by embracing Model Minority myths. Ranging from the rise of Gwyneth Paltrow, the father-figure familiarity of Bob Ross, and the surprising maternal legacy of the Kardashians, to the long shadow cast by The Joy Luck Club, Jen uses pop culture icons to understand her emotionally fraught upbringing. She also dissects how pop culture created both unrealistic ideals and harmful stereotypes that would devastate her as she struggled to carve out her own path as an Asian woman, single mother, and writer. With great wit, bracing honesty, and a deep appreciation for the ways culture shapes us, Jen draws direct lines between the spectacle of the popular, the intimacy of our personal bonds, and the social foundations of our collective obsessions."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Lee, Jen Sookfong.; Asians in mass media.; Model minority stereotype; Popular culture; Stereotypes (Social psychology) in mass media.; Women authors; Authors, Canadian (English); Chinese Canadian women; Chinese Canadians; Popular culture;
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