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A new season : a novel / by Fallis, Terry,author.;
"From beloved and bestselling author Terry Fallis comes a novel unlike any of his others. A thoughtful exploration of aging, loss, family, friendship, and love, all with his trademark humour and heart. Jack McMaster seemingly has it all. A beautiful house, a loving son of many talents (including cooking, which is great news for Jack, if not for his waistline), even a special bond with his buddies in his ball hockey league. But he's also learning to live with loss, leaving a gaping hole in his life--a life that will never be the same as before. Jack passes his days knowing he has the support of his family and his friends, but he can't shake the feeling that his life has gone gray, and that time is passing so suddenly. Then, a short and shocking video from an unexpected source gives him the gumption to make a change and maybe even haul himself out of his melancholia. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with 1920s Paris, Jack finally visits the City of Light, following the footsteps of Hemingway and Fitzgerald, and wandering the Left Bank. Slowly, the colour seeps back into his life, aided by a chance encounter in a café that leads Jack into the art world, and a Paris mystery nearly a century old. Full of sincerity and warmth, A New Season shows us all that sometimes, making a change in your life can save your life."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Fathers and sons; Life change events; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The rice in the pot goes round and round / by Shang, Wendy Wan Long.; Tu, Lorian.;
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Subjects: Cooking, Chinese; Families;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The round house / by Erdrich, Louise.;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Indian families; Indian reservations; Indian women; Life change events; Ojibwa Indians;
© c2012., Harper,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Summer on the island / by Novak, Brenda,author.;
"After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels to the small island off the coast of Florida where she spent summers growing up. But when her father's will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhood--and aspects of her future. Fortunately, her friends, and the most unlikely love interest she could imagine, prove that happiness can be found no matter what"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Family secrets; Fathers; Female friendship; Inheritance and succession; Island life; Islands; Man-woman relationships; Wills;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Modern family. [videorecording] / by Bagdonas, James,television director.; Lloyd, Christopher,1938-creator.; Levitan, Steven,creator.; O'Neill, Ed,1946-actor.; Vergara, Sofi̓a,1972-actor.; Bowen, Julie,actor.; Burrell, Ty,1967-actor.; Twentieth Century-Fox Television, Inc.,production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
Ed O'Neill, Sofi̓a Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson.Wedding bells are ringing in Season Five of Modern Family, the hilariously heartfelt winner of four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. As Cam and Mitch bicker over plans for their big day, the rest of the family has its hands full adapting to new jobs, new schools, and a new male nanny. There are babysitting disasters, an anniversary to celebrate, misguided male bonding, and everything from high-stakes poker to high-maintenance in-laws. Join the Pritchett-Dunphy clan for the wedding of the year, and share the honesty, love and laughter with Americas favorite family.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Stepfamilies; Adopted children; Gay parents; Families;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The enigma of garlic / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
It's the most anticipated event of the decade: Big Lou and Fat Bob's wedding and everyone is invited! After a wonderful day, Big Lou crashes back down to earth and finds that she is a victim of her own success. The lure of those famous bacon rolls is preventing her from leaving hungry customers without their daily dose of deliciousness - even to go for a long-awaited honeymoon. Will Big Lou find the happiness she so richly deserves? Everyone in Scotland Street hopes so, but, as Burns warned, the best laid plans ... The relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Irene is to return for a two-month stay, consigning Bertie to a summer camp. Not satisfied with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie. Can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruce's metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that the talented Bruce Anderson's shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Apartment houses; Families; Friendship; Interpersonal relations; Neighbors;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Ben is back [videorecording] / by Hedges, Lucas,1996-actor.; Hedges, Peter,film producer,screenwriter,film director.; Jacobson, Nina,film producer.; Newton, Kathryn,1997-actor.; Roberts, Julia,1967-actor.; Schwarzman, Teddy,1979-film producer.; Simpson, Brad,1973-film producer.; Vance, Courtney B.,actor.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.; Roadside Attractions (Firm),production company.;
Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance, Kathryn Newton, Rachel Bay Jones.Ben Burns, a drug-addicted teenager, shows up unexpectedly to visit his family on Christmas Eve. His wary mother welcomes him, but after finding out he's still in danger, she must to do everything she can to help her family.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Christmas films.; Christmas; Drug addicts; Dysfunctional families; Mothers and sons; Teenage boys;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nigeria Jones / by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,author.;
When her mother disappears, Nigeria Jones, the daughter of the leader of a Black liberation group, searches for her, uncovering a shocking truth which leads her to question everything she thought she knew about her life and her family.013+.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; African Americans; Black nationalism; Coming of age; Families; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization; African Americans; Black nationalism; Coming of age; Family life; Families; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hundred years of happiness / by Lai, Thanhha,author.; Lien, Kim,1991-illustrator.; Quang, Nguyen,1989-illustrator.; Container of (expression):Lai, Thanhha.Hundred years of happiness.Spoken word (Dinh); Dinh, Elyse,narrator.;
Read by Elyse Dinh.A stunning picture book debut, showcasing the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring, from award-winning, bestselling author Thanhhà Lại. This sweet and emotional picture book will resonate with readers who love A Big Mooncake for Little Star, Ladder to the Moon, and Thank You, Omu! An's grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An and her grandfather, Ông, come up with a plan to bring her back to a happy moment: they grow gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà's favorite dish from her wedding in Việt Nam many years ago. An and Ông work together in the garden, nurturing the gấc seeds. They must be patient and wait for the seeds to grow, flower, and turn into fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her grandmother will remember her wedding wish with Ông: hundred years of happiness. Striking and vivid illustrations bring this tender story of a loving, intergenerational Vietnamese family to life.Ages 4-8.P-3.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Grandparent and child; Grandmothers; Memory; Seeds; Vietnamese American families; Grandmothers; Grandparent and child; Memory; Seeds; Family life; Vietnamese; Picture books.; VOX books.;
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For the love of Summer / by Mallery, Susan,author.;
"As the owner of Twisted, Seattle's best salons, Erica knows that the sharpest cuts come from the people we love. She's terrified that she's losing her teen daughter, Summer, to her "other" family, especially to her stepmom, Allison. All it takes to blowup Allison's happy life is one collect call. From prison. Her beloved husband, Peter, has been arrested, leaving Allison pregnant, broke, scared and alone with a toddler. But when her stepdaughter ferrets out the truth, the teen rushes to the last person Allison wants to ask for help--her husband's battle-ax ex. Erica would do anything for Summer, even take in the woman her daughter loves like a second mom. Allison feels intimidated by Erica--a woman who would never let herself become so dependent on a man. But the more time they spend together, the more Allison realizes what Erica truly needs is a friend. Can two women who married the same man move beyond their complicated past and rethink what it means to be family?"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Recipes.; Novels.; Families; Female friendship; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Mothers and daughters; Stepfamilies;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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