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Pretty fun : creating and celebrating a lifetime of tradition / by Hudson, Kate,1979-author.; Holtzman, Rachel,author.; Neunsinger, Amy,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references."In Pretty Happy Kate Hudson shared her wisdom and advice for living a healthy, strong, and mindful life. In Pretty Fun she shares her philosophy behind gatherings, how to be in the moment, make them uniquely yours, embracing occasions to just be together. A beautiful, fun, and nourishing guide filled with dozens of dazzling color photos, fabulous recipes for healthy and even some more indulgent snacks and beverages, and infused with Kate's mindful and healthy approach to life, Pretty Fun will help you plan a year of special events, while remembering the healing power of gathering and celebration".--
Subjects: Entertaining.; Hospitality.; Lifestyles.; Parties.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Making numbers count : the art and science of communicating numbers / by Heath, Chip,author.; Starr, Karla,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding numbers is essential - but humans aren't built to understand them. Chip Heath outlines specific principles that reveal how to translate a number into our brain's language. This book is filled with examples of extreme number makeovers, vivid before-and-after examples that take a dry number and present it in a way that people click in and say "Wow, now I get it!" This book will help math-lovers and math-haters alike translate the numbers that animate our world - allowing us to bring more data, more naturally, into decisions in our schools, our workplaces, and our society.
Subjects: Information visualization.; Visual communication.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Firefighter duckies! / by Dormer, Frank W.;
Firefighter Duckies fill a busy day with everything from rescuing a whale that is stuck in a tree to helping a monster who is having trouble seeing.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Fire fighters; Ducks; Rescue work; Animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hooray for birds! / by Cousins, Lucy.;
In an exuberant display of color, Lucy Cousins invites little ones to imagine themselves as brilliant birds. Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo" at dawn to the owl's nighttime "tuwit, tuwoo," the cheeps and tweets of many bright and beautiful avian friends will have children eager to join in as honorary fledglings. This day in the life of birds will hold the attention of even the smallest bird-watchers, whether at storytime or just before settling into their cozy nests to sleep."
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Birds;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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A dirty guide to a clean home : housekeeping hacks you can't live without / by Pateras, Melissa Dilkes,author.; Sosenko, Carla,author.;
"Melissa Dilkes Pateras is the most competent housekeeper/DIY-project master/home repair genius that you've ever been sexually attracted to. Once she followed her kids onto TikTok and began sharing her years of knowledge, she found a community eager for her approachable, often tongue-in-cheek advice on everything from caulking to why color-coded closets are a spiritual experience. She doesn't care about transforming our homes into a minimal, beige Instagram post. Melissa sees housekeeping as a form of anxiety relief, self-care, and self-esteem-building. She wants us to feel able to take care of our homes in a way that works for us-so we can relax and feel confident inviting others over; in short, to say, "come on in""--
Subjects: House cleaning.; Housekeeping.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Burn / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
"Jonah Steel is knee deep into trying to solve the mystery surrounding his family and his brother's abduction, and the arrival of his best friend has complicated the situation ... although not as much as his infatuation with his brother's therapist, Dr. Melanie Carmichael. The quiet humility of the blond beauty has him enthralled, and he burns for her as he never has for any woman. Melanie Carmichael is intelligent and driven, yet filled with regret. She has fallen in love with gorgeous Jonah Steel, but fears she may never be able to tell him. The demons from her past have come for her...and she may not get out alive"--Goodreads.com.
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; Romance fiction.; Abduction; Brothers; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Alone : the journeys of three young refugees / by Tom, Paul.; Aaronson, Arielle.; Baillairgé, Mélanie,1974-; adaptation of (work):Tom, Paul.Seuls (Documentary film);
"Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Refugee children; Unaccompanied refugee children; Refugee children; Unaccompanied refugee children;
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Rampage [videorecording] / by Akerman, Malin,1978-actor.; Harris, Naomie,1976-actor.; Johnson, Dwayne,1972-actor.; Lacy, Jake,actor.; Morgan, Jeffrey Dean,1966-actor.; Peyton, Brad,1979-film director.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Music by Andrew Lockington ; edited by Jim May, Bob Ducsay ; director of photography, Jaron Present.Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, Jake Lacy, Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Primatologist Davis (Dwayne Johnson) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. When a greed-fueled corporation's genetic experiment goes awry, George and other animals across the country are mutated into aggressive super creatures that rampage the city. In an adrenaline-filled ride, Davis tries to find an antidote to not only halt a global catastrophe, but to also save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Monster films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Genetic engineering; Human-animal relationships; Monsters; Primatologists;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The house on Cold Hill / by James, Peter,1948-author.;
Moving from the heart of the city of Brighton and Hove to the Sussex countryside is a big undertaking for born townies, Ollie Harcourt, his wife, Caro, and their twelve-year-old daughter, Jade. But when they view Cold Hill House - a huge, dilapidated, Georgian mansion - they are filled with excitement. Despite the financial strain of the move, Ollie has dreamed of living in the country since he was a child. Caro is less certain, and Jade is grumpy about being removed from all her friends. But within days of moving in, it soon becomes apparent that the Harcourt family aren't the only residents in the house.
Subjects: Horror tales.; Haunted houses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The unplanned Christmas family / by Dicken, Angie,author.;
After a stressful season, event planner Natalie Cooper has strict instructions from her doctor: rest. But when her grandmother volunteers her to plan her retirement community's Christmas fundraiser, she can't say no. Now she's being roped into working alongside the home's director, Thad MacDougall. The grumpy single father's priority is his relationship with his son, and Natalie's workaholic tendencies have them butting heads over every detail. But through hot cocoa and ice fishing with Thad and his son, Natalie's about to discover that her chaos-filled holiday break might be just what the doctor ordered.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Event planners; Man-woman relationships; Single fathers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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