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Arms & legs : a novel / by Lane, Chloe,1982-author.;
"A taut and suspenseful domestic drama that explodes the comforting and constricting confines of marriage and early parenthood. In a Florida almost claustrophobic with life, Georgie's marriage has stagnated. But there's no room to attend to it, as dangers small and large crowd in: teeth break, her son can't find his words, there's something in her husband's eye, termites swarm the neighbourhood, and she finds a dead boy in the burning woods. And then -- there's Jason. As the repercussions of her discovery of the body, and her affair, come to land, Georgie digs deep, examining the undercurrents of her actions with curiosity, humour, and cutting emotional intelligence. Arms & Legs is a deliriously insightful excavation of love, desire, parenthood, and relationships at their best, and worst."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Adultery; Man-woman relationships; Married people;
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I'm a fan : a novel / by Patel, Sheena,author.;
An exhilarating, addictive take on obsession, race, gender and power dynamics through the lens of a corrosive relationship. This novel tells the story of an unnamed narrator's involvement in a seemingly unequal romantic relationship. A single speaker uses the story of their experience in a seemingly unequal, unfaithful relationship as a prism through which to examine the complicated hold we each have on one another. With a clear and unforgiving eye, the narrator unpicks the behaviour of all involved, herself included, and makes startling connections between the power struggles at the heart of human relationships and those of the wider world, in turn offering a devastating critique of access, social media, patriarchal heteronormative relationships, and our cultural obsession with status and how that status is conveyed.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Social status; Triangles (Interpersonal relations);
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Hidden genius : the secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people / by Pompliano, Polina Marinova,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great? After five years of writing The Profile, Polina Marinova Pompliano has studied thousands of the most successful and interesting people in the world and examined how they reason their way through problems, unleash their creativity, and perform under extreme pressure. The highest performers don't use tricks or hacks to achieve greatness. They use mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. They've learned how to unlock their hidden genius in order to reach their full potential. This book will help you do the same. After learning from the world's most successful people featured inside, you will have a mental toolkit to help you tackle thorny problems, navigate relationships, and use creativity and resilience in times of uncertainty.
Subjects: Creative ability.; Genius.; Leadership.; Success in business.; Success.; Thought and thinking.;
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America's reluctant prince [sound recording] : the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. / by Gillon, Steven M.,author.; Pabon, Andrés,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.; Books on Tape, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by Tim Andrés Pabon."Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story behind JFK Jr.'s complicated and rich life. In the end, Gillon proves that John's life was far more than another tragedy -- rather, it's the true key to understanding both the Kennedy legacy and how America's First Family continues to shape the world we live in today"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Children of presidents; Celebrities;
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Cop Killer A Martin Beck Police Mystery (9) [electronic resource] : by Sjowall, Maj.aut; Wahloo, Per.aut; Marklund, Liza.; cloudLibrary;
The shocking ninth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö finds Beck investigating parallel cases that have shocked a small rural community.   In a country town, a woman is brutally murdered and left buried in a swamp. There are two main suspects: her closest neighbor and her ex-husband. Meanwhile, on a quiet suburban street a midnight shootout takes place between three cops and two teenage boys. Dead, one cop and one kid. Wounded, two cops. Escaped, one kid. Martin Beck and his partner Lenart Kollberg are called in to investigate. As Beck digs deeper into the murky waters of the young girl’s murder, Kollberg scours the town for the teenager, and together they are forced to examine the changing face of crime.  
Subjects: Electronic books.; International Mystery & Crime; Crime; Police Procedural;
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I never said that I was brave : a novel / by Jamal, Tasneem,author.;
"Set between the 1970s and 2010, I Never Said That I Was Brave examines the complicated relationship between two women as they navigate a culture vastly different from their parents'. Motivated by guilt and confusion, the unnamed narrator recounts the shifting dynamics of her lifelong friendship with Miriam, a charismatic astrophysicist who focuses on dark matter. As childhood immigrants to Canada from Uganda, the girls are able to assimilate (though not always easily). In adulthood, they chafe against the deeply held traditions and expectations of their South Asian community and their own internalized beliefs about women. As the narrator follows her memories on their unpredictable and unreliable paths, the reader is taken along on a devastating journey, one which blurs distinctions between right and wrong, victim and manipulator, life and death."--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Astrophysicists; East Indians; Female friendship; Friendship; Interpersonal relations; Women;
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Pride : celebrating diversity & community / by Stevenson, Robin1968-;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.Examines the importance of embracing diversity and fighting for freedom and equality for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people around the world.
Subjects: Banned book sanctuary.; Gay Pride Day; Gay pride celebrations; Gay liberation movement;
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David Harewood on Blackface. by Haynes, Eric,film director.; Harewood, David,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David HarewoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.In this compelling documentary, actor David Harewood explores the complex history of blackface minstrelsy, tracing its origins to the early 19th-century American stage and its popularization in Britain. Featuring interviews with historians, performers, and cultural critics, the film examines how minstrelsy became a global phenomenon, rooted in racial mockery and stereotypes. Harewood reflects on his own experiences and the legacy of shows like "The Black and White Minstrel Show," which attracted millions of viewers in the UK during the mid-20th century. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal narrative, the documentary offers an in-depth look at the ongoing impact of blackface on entertainment and racial identity, revealing its deep and troubling influence on popular culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Mass media and culture.; History.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Culture.;
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Smother. by Kirwan, Dervla,actor.; Devereux, Gemma-Leah,actor.; Walsh, Niamh,actor.; Kerslake, Seána,actor.; Graham, Stuart,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dervla Kirwan, Gemma-Leah Devereux, Niamh Walsh, Seána Kerslake, Stuart GrahamOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.Family drama meets thriller in this gripping series about deeply buried secrets and their unintended consequences.In the aftermath of her husband’s tragic death, Val Ahern (Dervla Kirwan) investigates what might have happened in the hours after he caused chaos at her birthday party by announcing their planned break up. Re-examining the life of the man she was married to for 30 years, Val explores Denis’s complex and damaged relationships with his daughters, step-daughter and brother. The deeper Val delves into previously hidden family secrets, the more she realises how much Denis’s controlling, manipulative behaviour affected each member of her family. And she faces the shocking realisation that one of them might have been driven to murder.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Crime.; Detective and mystery films.;
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Smother: S1. by Keane, Dathaí,film director.; Kirwan, Dervla,actor.; Devereux, Gemma-Leah,actor.; Walsh, Niamh,actor.; Kerslake, Seána,actor.; Graham, Stuart,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dervla Kirwan, Gemma-Leah Devereux, Niamh Walsh, Seána Kerslake, Stuart GrahamOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.Family drama meets thriller in this gripping series about deeply buried secrets and their unintended consequences.In the aftermath of her husband’s tragic death, Val Ahern (Dervla Kirwan) investigates what might have happened in the hours after he caused chaos at her birthday party by announcing their planned break up. Re-examining the life of the man she was married to for 30 years, Val explores Denis’s complex and damaged relationships with his daughters, step-daughter and brother. The deeper Val delves into previously hidden family secrets, the more she realises how much Denis’s controlling, manipulative behaviour affected each member of her family. And she faces the shocking realisation that one of them might have been driven to murder.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Drama.;
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