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My true colours / by Levitt, Mike,1957-author.;
Set against the backdrop of anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) education protests, this story delves into the spread of hate and misinformation within families and communities. With consequences looming after a violent confrontation with a member from his school's Gender Sexuality Alliance in the aftermath of an anti-SOGI protest, a teen finds himself confronted with his bigotry and prejudices. When he learns that a key figure in his life is transgender, he starts on a journey of questioning his beliefs. He finds that he has more in common with members of the LGBTQ+ community than he ever expected.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization; Sexual minorities; Transgender people; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization; LGBTQ+ people; Transgender people;
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The world played chess : a novel / by Dugoni, Robert,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In 1979, Vincent Bianco has just graduated high school. His only desire: collect a little beer money and enjoy his final summer before college. So he lands a job as a laborer on a construction crew. Working alongside two Vietnam vets, one suffering from PTSD, Vincent gets the education of a lifetime. Now forty years later, with his own son leaving for college, the lessons of that summer--Vincent's last taste of innocence and first taste of real life--dramatically unfold in a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Fathers and sons; High school graduates; Life change events; Life; Veterans;
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Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Kaiser, Lisbeth,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Lisbeth KaiserOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.The chronology and themes of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct book. This age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential supreme court justices of our time. Written by Lisbeth Kaiser, illustrated by Stanley Chow.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Inspector Gadget: S1. by Goshtasbpour, Pedram,film director.; Stamp, Phillip,film director.; Gordon, William,film director.; Doran, Cory,actor.; McGrath, Derek,actor.; Sherry, Ivan,actor.; Roach, Martin,actor.; McCord, Scott,actor.; Strong, Tara,actor.; WildBrain (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cory Doran, Derek McGrath, Ivan Sherry, Martin Roach, Scott McCord, Tara StrongOriginally produced by WildBrain in 2015.Inspector Gadget is the world's first bionic policeman. Our bumbling detective is equipped with an incredible array of gadgets to help him in his never-ending battles against crime and corruption.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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Edmond and Lucy's Wonderful Winter. by Narboux, François,film director.; Homs, Emmylou,actor.; Caruso, Lisa,actor.; MIAM! Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Emmylou Homs, Lisa CarusoOriginally produced by MIAM! Distribution in 2023.Meet Edmond, the squirrel, and Lucy, the bear cub, in their daily adventures in the forest: Nature is their best playmate! In this winter special, put on your gloves to follow Edmond and Lucy through the coldest season of the year, from festive family time to snowball fights!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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Bob the Builder: S3. by Simmons, Dave,film director.; Bertolo, Geri,film director.; Harrison, Blake,actor.; Scipio, Jacob,actor.; Froggatt, Joanne,actor.; Ingleby, Lee,actor.; Panting, Paul,actor.; Kynman, Steven,actor.; WildBrain (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Blake Harrison, Jacob Scipio, Joanne Froggatt, Lee Ingleby, Paul Panting, Steven KynmanOriginally produced by WildBrain in 2018.Bob the Builder, along with associate Wendy, apprentice Leo and a team of construction vehicles build a variety of buildings, bridges, canals and tunnels for Spring City and nearby Fixham Harbor.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Television.;
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Three feathers [videorecording] / by Beaver, Eileen,actor.; Beaver, Henry,actor.; Burke, David,actor.; Ulrich, Carla,screenwriter,film director.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Van Camp, Richard.Three feathers.; Dayah Films,production company.;
Eileen Beaver, Henry Beaver, David Burke.Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert have been sent by their Elders to live nine months on the land. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home.PG.DVD.
Subjects: Feature films.; Indigenous youth; Restorative justice; Indigenous peoples;
For private home use only.
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Zoe and the fawn / by Jameson, Catherine.; Flett, Julie.;
An adventure begins when Zoe finds a lone fawn in the forest and helps search for its mother. But who could the mother be? A bunny? A fish? Join Zoe and her father as they encounter many woodland animals and learn their Native names along the way. The tale is simple yet charming. Zoe's inquisitive nature is endearing, as is her father's gentle patience. And as Zoe encounters various animals, their Okanagan (Syilx) names appear in the text. These Okanagan words add to the educational value of the story, but they do not interrupt the flow of the narrative for non-Okanagan readers.LSC
Subjects: Fathers and daughters; Forests and forestry; Fawns;
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The world in books : 52 works of great short nonfiction / by Davis, Kenneth C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading-and a fantastic introduction to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzu's The Art of War to bell hooks's All About Love, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's We Should All Be Feminists, Davis's guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why they're so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today"--
Subjects: Best books.; Books and reading.;
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Akili and Me: S1. by Baruti, Michael,film director.; Masele, Paul,film director.; Bukoko, Enika,actor.; Thompson, Ethan,actor.; Tirane, Melody,actor.; Bwana, Tina,actor.; Ramah Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Enika Bukoko, Ethan Thompson, Melody Tirane, Tina BwanaOriginally produced by Ramah Productions in 2016.Are you ready for some fun stories and catchy songs? Join Akili, Little Lion, Happy Hippo and Bush Baby as they learn English, numbers, letters, colors, shapes and more, in the magical world of Lala Land!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Television.;
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