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The path to longevity : how to reach 100 with the health and stamina of a 40-year-old / by Fontana, Luigi,1960-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This easy-to-follow, comprehensive book outlines a lifestyle plan that integrates the principles of nutrition, diet, exercise, brain health and relationships that can help you not only live a long life but also a healthier more fulfilling life. The Path to Longevity is a summary of more than 20 years of research, clinical practice and Luigi Fontana's accumulated knowledge on healthy longevity, using an evidence-based approach. Rather than trying to treat sick people with medicine, Professor Luigi Fontana set out to discover how we can avoid the chronic illnesses in our society, and live long, healthy and happier lives.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Longevity.; Holistic medicine.;
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The Noisy Clock Shop. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Rubins, Jennifer,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jennifer RubinsOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2019.Mr. Winky is fond of his noisy clock shop—until Mr. Glum comments on the awful noise, that is. Newly bothered by the constant tick tocks, Mr. Winky decides to leave. But no matter where he goes (the train, the countryside, and the woods), he can’t find any peace. There’s noise everywhere! Before long, Mr. Winky can’t wait to get back to the comfort of his noisy clock shop. Written by Jean Horton Berg, illustrated by Art Seiden.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Girl rebels [graphic novel] : from Greta Thunberg to Malala, five inspirational tales of courage / by Morin, Fabien,1985-author.; Gijé,1988-illustrator.; Bourbon-Crook, Marc,translator.; Burton, Jessica,letterer.; Derain, Julien,1970-author.; Hopman, Laurent,author.; Joret, Jocelyn,illustrator.; Macioci, Vittoria,1991-illustrator.; Titan Comics (Firm),publisher.;
Six girls, five empowering adventures. From climate activism to fighting for education and gun control, each story delves deep into the personal struggles and triumphs of remarkable individuals. Through rich storytelling and stunning visuals, readers will be inspired by the unwavering spirit of Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Yusra Mardini, Emma 'X' Gonzalez and the Parkland Kids, and Melati and Isabel Wijsen. Each turn of the page will draw readers into the lives of these young girls, who never intended to become spokespeople or flag-bearers, but have now become inspiring icons and role models for thousands of young people all over the world.
Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Mardini, Yusra; Thunberg, Greta, 2003-; Wijsen, Isabel, 2002-; Wijsen, Melati, 2000-; Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Child environmentalists; Courage; Social justice; Women conservationists; Women environmentalists; Women political activists; Women social reformers;
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Innovation nation : how Canadian innovators made the world smarter, smaller, kinder, safer, healthier, wealthier, and happier / by Johnston, David,1941-; Jenkins, Tom,1959-; Leatherdale, Mary Beth.; Johnson, David,1941-Ingenious.;
Successful innovation is always inspired by at least one of three forces -- insight, necessity and simple luck. This book looks through history to explore what circumstances, incidents, coincidences and collaborations motivated each great Canadian idea, and what twist of fate then brought that idea into public acceptance. From the marvels of aboriginal inventions such as the canoe, igloo and lifejacket to the latest pioneering advances in medicine, education, science, engineering and the arts, Canadians have improvised and worked together to make the world a better place. With vibrant illustrations throughout, Innovation Nation is a gorgeous companion to the adult edition that will surprise, enlighten and entertain young readers.LSC
Subjects: Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations;
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The Night Before Summer Camp. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Bankston, Mia,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Mia BankstonOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2019.The first day of summer camp is almost here, and one little camper doesn’t know what to expect. For a while everything is hunkydory . . . until rest time rolls around and he gets a bad case of nervous butterflies. But an unlikely friend appears out of the crowd and reassures him that the best cure for the summertime blues is tons of summertime fun! A sweetly reassuring story. Written by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Mindy Pierce.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Lil Poo. by Ridge, Temris,film director.; Capri, Lucy,actor.; Vooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lucy CapriOriginally produced by Vooks in 2022.Lil Poo is a delightfully quirky and undeniably fun adventure story that will help get young kids excited about potty training and ready to take the potty plunge!Where does Lil Poo live? In a nest? A cave? The desert? A mountain top? No place seems right, no matter where he looks. Luckily, as frustration sets in, Lil Poo meets a friend, Toilet Paper, who shows him where he belongs. When he arrives, there’s a “potty” and a celebration underway to welcome him home!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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This bright future : a memoir / by Hall, Bobby,author.;
"A raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist ... A self-described orphan with parents, Bobby Hall began life as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father. After enduring seventeen years of abuse and neglect, Bobby ran away from home and--with nothing more than a discarded laptop and a ninth-grade education--he found his voice in the world of hip-hop and a new home in a place he never expected: the untamed and uncharted wilderness of the social media age"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hall, Bobby.; Adult child abuse victims; Adult children of alcoholics; Adult children of drug addicts; Adult children of dysfunctional families; Internet personalities; Rap musicians;
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Molière's Tartuffe staged by Macha Makeïeff. by Condemine, Julien,film director.; Auditorium Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Auditorium Films in 2022.“Fantasy, desire, predation, consent, infamy, vertigo. In this great comedy, what is being played out and where is the truth? In front of the spectacle of this exasperated family that loses its footing, this device of revealed desire/denied pleasure, in the end, it is the audience that is unmasked in its voyeurism and its troubled enjoyment”, says Macha Makeïeff, who seizes the timeless masterpiece denouncing the hypocrisy of society by Molière, and transposes it to the 1960s.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Performing arts.; Arts.;
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The Night Before The Dentist. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Wing, Natasha,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Natasha WingOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.It’s the night before a young boy’s check-up with the dentist. He’s lost four teeth, and two big ones have come in already! So what does he do? He brushes and brushes his teeth to make sure his smile is super bright, of course! Join him on his journey to explore the ins and outs of the dentist’s office in this delightful story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore’s classic tale. Written by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Amy Wummer.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Rob the Robot. by Moonbug Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Moonbug Entertainment in 2022.Rob the Robot and his friends, Orbit, Ema, T.K., and Squeak, take adventures across the many amazing planets in the Robot Galaxy in a fantastical world of fun and imagination. Each mission requires the help or involvement of his friends and their unique abilities, be it T.K.’s logical thinking or Ema’s language and early reading knowledge. The adventures, while creative and fun, remain sufficiently rooted in “real life” experiences of preschoolers not only to intrigue and entertain but still make sense. Fun, laughter and learning are just a rocket-hop away.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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