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Four Died Trying. by Kirby, John,film director.; Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2023.This film considers the "turning” President John Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Senator Robert Kennedy were making in the last year or so of their lives. Were they embracing ever-broader conceptions of the struggle for peace, social change and economic justice, and what forces may have stirred in opposition? What lessons do their lives and deaths hold for us today, as the world once again trembles on the cliff of an uncertain future?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; United States--Politics and government.; Politicians.; United States--History.; Social problems.; Civil rights.; Assassination.;
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Gardening in a changing world : plants, people and the climate crisis / by Moore, Darryl,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Darryl Moore is an award-winning garden and landscape designer and writer focusing on contemporary garden and landscape design and planting. He is director and co-founder of the innovative urban landscape organization Cityscapes, realizing creative approaches to greening city spaces through novel design ideas that ensure ecological, economic and social sustainability. His book Gardening in a changing world is essential reading for professionals and students of horticulture and garden and landscape design -- and anyone interested in showcasing sustainability and ecology in public places.
Subjects: Gardening; Landscape gardening; Landscaping industry;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Homegrown : celebrating the Canadian foods we grow, raise and produce / by Smith, Mairlyn.; McColl, Mike.; Ontario Home Economics Association.;
Includes Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Cooking, Canadian.; Local foods; Cookbooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The big book of job-hunting hacks : how to build a résumé, conquer the interview, and land your dream job / by Bernstein, Brenda,author.; Weiss, John Henry,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Employment interviewing.; Job hunting.; Résumés (Employment);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sorry we missed you [videorecording] / by Loach, Ken,1936-film director.; Hitchen, Kris,actor.; Honeywood, Debbie,actor.; Stone, Rhys,actor.; Proctor, Katie,actor.; Zeitgeist Films,publisher.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Kris Hitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone, Katie Proctor.Ricky and his wife Abby, who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash, are desperate to get out of their economic distress. When Ricky gets the opportunity to be his own boss as a delivery driver, they trade in their only asset, Abby's car, for a new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to owning his own franchise. But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor, and the needs of their children.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Debt; Man-woman relationships; Delivery of goods; Families; Autonomy;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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FIFA World Cup / by Hellebuyck, Adam.; Deimel, Laura.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.History: World Cup: Past and present -- Geography: A worldly event -- Civics: Bringing people together -- Economics: An expensive event -- Think about it -- For more information -- Glossary -- Index.GR: T.LSC
Subjects: Fédération internationale de football association; World Cup (Soccer); Soccer;
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The Gilded Age. [videorecording] / by Baranski, Christine,actor.; Benton, Denée,actor.; Cocquerel, Thomas,actor.; Coon, Carrie,1990-actor.; Farmiga, Taissa,1994-actor.; Gilpin, Jack,1951-actor.; Jacobson, Louisa,actor.; Jones, Simon,1950-actor.; Nixon, Cynthia,actor.; Richardson, Harry(Actor),actor.; Ritson, Blake,actor.; Spector, Morgan,1980-actor.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,distributor.;
Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denee Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Thomas Cocquerel, Simon Jones, Jack Gilpin, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski.A period of immense economic change, of huge fortunes made and lost, and the rise of disparity between old money and new. A wide-eyed young scion of a conservative family, Marian, embarks on a mission to infiltrate the wealthy neighboring clan or her aunts Agnes van Rhijn and Ada Brook, dominated by ruthless railroad tycoon George Russell, his rakish son, Larry, and his ambitious wife, Bertha. In this exciting new world that is on the brink of the modern age, will Marian follow the established rules of society, or forge her own path?Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Historical television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Entrepreneurship; Families; Family-owned business enterprises; Man-woman relationships; Rich people;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My privilege, my responsibility / by North, Sheila,author.;
"In September 2015, Sheila North was declared the Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), the first woman elected to the position. Known as a "bridge builder", North is a member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation. North's work in advocacy journalism, communications, and economic development harnessed her passion for drawing focus to systemic racism faced by Indigenous women and girls. She is the creator of the widely used hashtag #MMIW. In her memoir, Sheila North shares the stories of the events that shaped her, and the violence that nearly stood in the way of her achieving her dreams. Through perseverance and resilience, she not only survived, she flourished."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; North, Sheila.; First Nations women activists; First Nations women civic leaders; Indigenous women; Indigenous activists; Indigenous leaders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Is capitalism working? : a primer for the 21st century / by Field, Jacob,author.; Taylor, Matthew,1960-editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Is Capitalism Working?' is a highly relevant question today - not least to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008. Economic theory can be complex, but Jacob Field's well-structured and thought-provoking text lays out the debate in a clear, accessible and engaging manner. Infographics and timelines ensure that readers grasp the basic tenets, history and context of capitalism, without distracting from the compelling arguments. Jacob Field presents a measured conclusion that reviews the evidence on each side, allowing room for the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
Subjects: Capitalism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Putin / by Short, Philip,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first comprehensive, fully up-to-date biography of Vladimir Putin, woven into the tumultuous saga of Russia over the last sixty years. Vladimir Putin is wreaking havoc in Europe, threatening global peace and stability and exposing his fellow citizens to devastating economic countermeasures. Yet puzzlingly many Russians continue to support him. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the many facets of the man behind the mask that Putin wears on the world stage. Drawing on almost two hundred interviews conducted over eight years in Russia, the United States, and Europe and on source material in more than a dozen languages, Putin will be the last word for years to come"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-; Political corruption; Presidents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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