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Apple Watch for seniors for dummies / by Spivey, Dwight,author.;
A guide for the Apple Watch covers the technology's many features, designs, and parts, including how to connect the watch to other devices such as a MAC computer, tracking fitness and health goals, and receiving messages by email, text, or voice.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Apple Watch (Computer); Apple computer.; Computers and older people.; Electronic watches, Digital.; Smartwatches.; Wearable computers.; Wearable technology.; Wrist watches.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Dark Cove Theatre Society [electronic resource] : by Riley, Sierra Marilyn.aut; CloudLibrary;
An aspiring young actor must find her place at a cutthroat arts boarding school in this gothic YA debut for fans of Ace of Spades and If We Were Villains. Violet Costantino knows she is already on thin ice this school year: her scholarship has taken a significant hit due to her panic attack during her final performance in acting class last semester—which simultaneously shattered her dreams of becoming a leading lady. This year, she is determined to keep her head down and just get through unscathed. But the school seems to have other plans for Violet: to her extreme foreboding, she is cast as one of the leads in the annual Halloween play. What’s worse, the beautiful, infuriatingly talented Frankie Lin and Violet’s ex-crush, Hunter Kinsey, are both cast as her love interests. Despite her initial reluctance, Violet is drawn in by the glamor of the Dark Cove Theatre Society, and she cautiously starts believing that maybe she is cut out for this after all. But lurking in the shadows of Violet’s fragile self-confidence is the rumor of the Society curse, which is said to cause one cast member to drop out before opening night every year, mysteriously and without reason. In this captivating YA debut, The Dark Cove Theatre Society illustrates both the intoxicating and insidious nature of success and the price we are often forced to pay for it. Passages of found text—glimpses of the school’s handbook, secret letters, and other peeks into life at the Academy—seamlessly woven into the plot will immerse readers even further into the lush, magnetic world of Dark Cove.DARK ACADEMIA WITH A TWIST: This novel offers a classic dark academia setting with a critical lens on the intense pressures and toxic faculty dynamics students face. COMPELLING QUEER LOVE TRIANGLE: Diverse, realistic characters navigating identity, attraction, and ambition in a high-stakes environment. FOR THEATER ENTHUSIASTS: A must-read for theater fans as the story weaves in dramatic performance elements and backstage intrigue. DEBUT: This is Sierra Riley’s first book. MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATION: Thoughtfully portrays mental health challenges, especially the impact of panic attacks and anxiety, reflecting relatable struggles in the high-pressure world of performing arts. FOUND TEXT FOR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Integrates school handbooks, letters, poems, and other "found" texts to deepen the atmospheric world, fully engaging readers in its gothic aesthetic. SOCIAL ADVOCACY NARRATIVE: A powerful story about student resilience and activism, with students challenging toxic power dynamics in an arts environment that demands change. FOR FANS OF: Ace of Spades and How We Fall Apart LEVELING INFO: Coming soonYoung adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; LGBT; Boarding School & Prep School; Theater & Musicals; Mental Illness;
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Our green heart : the soul and science of forests / by Beresford-Kroeger, Diana,1944-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger's life's work as botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown -- and then do our part to plant and protect them. As the last child in Ireland to receive a full Druidic education, Diana Beresford-Kroeger has brought an unusual and ancient holistic attitude to the science of trees, which has led her to many fresh insights into how closely we are tied to one another and to the natural world. Her influential message is to pay rapt attention to trees, because they are the green heart of the living world. Forests are our lungs, our medicine, our oxygen and the renewal of our soil. Planting the right trees in the right places, protecting the last virgin forests and working to create new ones is our best means to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren on this burning earth. Each of the essays gathered in Our Green Heart show us a slice of the natural world through Diana's unique lens, illuminating the way our health, individually and as a species, is tied to the health of the forest -- a tie we ignore at our peril. She maps the science that still needs to be done -- there is so much we don't know about the ways trees and forests work -- but also, eloquently, shows us the path to survival that her own science has revealed, the "bioplan" or blueprint for the connectivity of life in nature. If we realize that even the flowerpot on our doorstep is a natural habitat, and plant it according to its bioplan, we will be aiding and abetting life rather than destroying it"--
Subjects: Climatic changes.; Forest conservation.; Forest ecology.; Forest health.; Forests and forestry; Human-plant relationships.;
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Understanding the Human Body. by A. Goodman, Anthony,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Anthony A. GoodmanOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2004.Surgeon and Professor Anthony A. Goodman puts a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology within your grasp.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Health.; Science.; Biology.; Instructional films.; Human anatomy.; Human body.;
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No holes barred : a dual manifesto of sexual exploration and power / by Mandii B,author.; Tempest X,author.; WeezyWTF,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of the Decisions, Decisions (formerly known as WHOREible Decisions) podcast, deliver a bold, unfiltered, and raw, sex-positive collection of relatable tales. They tackle everything from pleasure to pain and the journey of healing through progression to reclaim your personal and sexual power. A provocative and playful exploration that aims to destigmatize kink while educating, inspiring, and promoting sexual and mental health. Thoughtful, painfully honest, and, at times, hilarious, this book offers longtime fans of the podcast and curious newcomers a deep dive into sexual mores, along with answers to the most burning questions Mandii and Weezy have been asked, including: how can women embrace and own their sexuality without apology or shame?; how can you tell when a relationship has run its course?; what's the best way to forgive ourselves for our reckless choices in our youth?; and how do we stay grounded while balancing the desire to "have it all"? Perfect for fans of Come as You Are and Smart Sex, No Holes Barred offers a bold, modern perspective on the timeless dynamics of intimacy and sex.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Bondage (Sexual behavior); Dating (Social customs); Fetishism (Sexual behavior); Sex (Psychology); Sex customs.; Sex.; Sexual dominance and submission.; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The age of insecurity : coming together as things fall apart / by Taylor, Astra,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn't working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on? In this urgent cultural diagnosis, author and activist Astra Taylor exposes how seemingly disparate crises--rising inequality and declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism--originate from a social order built on insecurity. From home ownership and education to the wellness industry and policing, many of the institutions and systems that promise to make us more secure actually undermine us. Mixing social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy, this genre-bending book rethinks both insecurity and security from the ground up. By facing our existential insecurity and embracing our vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can begin to develop more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to help us better weather the challenges ahead. The Age of Insecurity will transform how you understand yourself and society--while illuminating a path toward meaningful change."--
Subjects: Anxiety.; Civilization, Modern; Security (Psychology); Social psychology.; Uncertainty.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Period. End of sentence : a new chapter in the fight for menstrual justice / by Diamant, Anita,author.; Berton, Melissa,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.When 'Period. End of Sentence' won an Oscar in 2019, the films producer and founder of The Pad Project, Melissa Berton, told the audience: A period should end a sentence, not a girls education. Continuing in that revolutionary spirit and building on the momentum of the acclaimed documentary, this book outlines the challenges facing those who menstruate worldwide and the solutions championed by a new generation of body positive activists, innovators and public figures. From the author of 'The Boston Girl'.
Subjects: Menstruation; Feminine hygiene products.; Women; Sex discrimination.; Women's rights;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Basic income for Canadians : the key to a healthier, happier, more secure life for all / by Forget, Evelyn L.(Evelyn Louise),1956-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Canadian social programs were designed for a world in which most people graduated from high school, then found a permanent job with benefits that, barring unforeseen accidents, they would hold until they retired with a pension - all under the benevolent eye of their workplace union. In the last forty years, however, the labour market has fundamentally changed. Good, full-time jobs have been replaced by part-time or temporary work that pays lower wages, offers fewer benefits and rarely comes with union support. Economic insecurity is now a feature of the lives for large numbers of people. Even advanced degrees do not guarantee young workers stable, well-paying jobs. This new situation has given new life to an old idea - basic income. This book explores this idea from a Canadian perspective. Basic income was tested in Manitoba in the 1970s. This and other experiments with basic income have shown that it improves family and community health and well-being, leads to a healthier attachment to the labour market, improves financial resilience and encourages education and training. Author Evelyn L. Forget discusses how Canada would set a basic income, what it would accomplish, how it could be implemented, whether Canadians can afford it and how it would fit into the overall social policy landscape."--
Subjects: Guaranteed annual income; Income distribution; Income maintenance programs; Poverty; Economic security; Social security;
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I Hope So : How to Choose Hope Even When It's Hard. by Hanley-Dafoe, Robyne.;
When the world feels divided and the future uncertain, does holding onto hope seem unthinkable? In 'I Hope So', Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe shows you how to use the power of neuroscience, physiology, and psychology to access a well of hope that already exists within you. As an acclaimed behavioural educator and resiliency expert, Dr. Robyne has taught countless individuals and organizations to face the future with confidence, and now shes here to help you live hope-filled even on your darkest days. Hanley-Dafoe lives in Peterborough, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The second fifty : answers to the 7 big questions of midlife and beyond / by Whitman, Debra B.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-301) and index.As she approached her fiftieth birthday, Debra Whitman, a globally recognized expert on aging, wanted to delve deeper into why so many Americans struggled to live well as they aged. And she began to wonder what was in store for her own second fifty. Suddenly, the questions she'd been studying for years became personal: How long will I live? Will I be healthy? Will I lose my memory? How long will I work? Will I have enough money? Where will I live? How will I die? Americans are now living decades longer than previous generations. These added years offer exciting possibilities but also raise crucial questions. In her groundbreaking book, Whitman provides a roadmap for navigating, and celebrating, the second half of life. Drawing on compelling stories from her own family and people across the country, interviews with experts, and cutting-edge research, she shares insights on brain health, the contributions and concerns of an older workforce, caregiving, financing retirement, and more. Her findings are often surprising: Americans over fifty are a boon to -- not a drain on -- the economy. Dementia rates have actually been declining as more people achieve higher levels of education and adopt healthier lifestyles. And while we've long known that staying connected to others is critical to mental health, it turns out it is also linked to a stronger immune system, lower blood pressure, and a longer life. Whitman presents practical steps we can take to help create a better second fifty for ourselves. But we can't do it alone. Whitman also calls for urgently needed changes that would make it easier for every American to enjoy a vital and meaningful second half of life. The Second Fifty.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Aging.; Geriatrics.; Older people.; Self-actualization (Psychology) in old age.;
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