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The road to Chlifa : a novel / by Marineau, Michèle,1955-; Ouriou, Susan.;
Karim has journeyed a long way from his home in war-torn Beirut to his new high school in Quebec. Now he must travel the difficult road to a life without war. There is contempt and racism here, too. But there is also My-Lan, a new companion in a new and challenging country. It is an adventure behind the headlines and a lesson in life you couldn't learn in the classroom.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Teenage boys; Immigrants; High school students; Diaries;
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Magic Mike [videorecording] / by Bomer, Matthew,1977-; Bomer, Matthew,1977-; Manganiello, Joe.; Manganiello, Joe.; Mcconaughey, Matthew,1969-; Munn, Olivia,1980-; Pettyfer, Alex,1990-; Rodriguez, Adam,1975-; Soderbergh, Steven,1963-; Tatum, Channing.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Olivia Munn, Alex Pettyfer, Adam Rodriguez, Matthew Mcconaughey, Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matthew Bomer.Mike, an experienced stripper, takes a younger performer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Feature films.; Male friendship; Male strippers;
© c2012., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.,
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Lessons at the school by the sea / by Colgan, Jenny,author.; container of (work):Colgan, Jenny.Lessons.;
"School is out, following a bit of saucy scandal at Downey House ... Beloved high school teacher Maggie Adair had been comfortably, if somewhat ambivalently, engaged to her dependable long-distance boyfriend Stan. But in the heat of summer, Maggie's attraction to her colleague David McDonald has caught fire. Now both are facing an uncertain future as they try to figure out how to stay committed to their careers--and each other. Meanwhile, the girls of Downey House--mercurial Fliss, glamorous Alice, and shy, hard-working Simone--have had long summers at home, which weren't quite the respite they had been hoping for. But the new school year is thankfully here, and it will bring new pupils and lots of fresh challenges for students and teachers alike at the school by the sea"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Chick lit.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Boarding schools; Man-woman relationships; Teachers; Teachers; Women teachers;
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The girl from home : a thriller / by Mitzner, Adam,author.;
"Jonathan Caine is a true master of the universe--a currency wizard with a trophy wife, a penthouse condo with a view of the Statue of Liberty, and the desire for more--when his world comes crashing down, spiraling him into a relentless fall from grace. Devastated, Jonathan returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father and attend his twenty-fifth high school reunion, where he becomes reacquainted with former prom queen Jacqueline Williams. Back in the day, Jackie didn't even know Jonathan existed. Now she is intrigued by the man he has become. But their budding relationship has problems, not the least of which is Jackie's jealous and abusive husband. Jonathan is determined to learn from his mistakes, but is he capable of complete transformation? Or will a shocking temptation test his desire for redemption beyond anything he could have imagined?"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Life change events; Man-woman relationships;
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Middle school survival guide for girls : the inside scoop on dealing with school, friends, emotions and other big, big changes / by O'Sullivan, Geraldine(Geraldine M.);
Includes bibliographical references."Middle school is a time of big, BIG changes. This empowering guide will help you survive and thrive at home, with friends, in school--and beyond! As a preteen or young teen girl, you're changing more than ever before--and it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and worry. You're seeing the world in new ways. Your social life has gotten a lot more complicated. And whether you're experiencing the onset of puberty, or have already begun menstruation, the physical changes you're going through can also feel overwhelming. Add in the pressures of school, social media, crushes, and family life, and you may find yourself grappling with a whirlwind of unfamiliar emotions. So, how can you navigate all of this, and prepare yourself for middle school? Written by a teen mental health expert, The Middle School Survival Guide for Girls is packed with tips and tools to help you adjust to the pressures of middle school--as well as to your changing mind and body. With this fun and engaging guide, written just for girls ages 11 to 13, you'll learn to build the resilience needed to thrive personally, socially, and academically, and gain a greater understanding of yourself as you face new challenges."--
Subjects: Middle school girls; Preteen girls; Teenage girls; Teenage girls; Teenage girls;
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Rebel without a cause [videorecording] / by Backus, Jim.; Dean, James,1931-1955.; Mineo, Sal.; Ray, Nicholas,1911-1979.; Shulman, Irving.; Stern, Stewart.; Weisbart, David.; Wood, Natalie.; First National Pictures.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Adaptation, Irving Shulman ; music, Leonard Rosenman.Cast: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen, William Hopper, Dennis Hopper.Jim Stark, the teenage son of a well-to-do family, is overcome by loneliness, frustration and anger, which leads to violence when he seeks approval of a gang of high-school hoodlums.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 DTS-HD Digital surround.Academy Awards, 1955: nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Wood), Best Supporting Actor (Mineo), Best Motion Picture Story (Ray)
Subjects: Feature films.; Gangs; Juvenile delinquency; Problem youth; Teenagers; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2013., Warner Home Video,
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The beguiled [videorecording] / by Coppola, Sofia,1971-film director,screenwriter.; Dunst, Kirsten,1982-actor.; Fanning, Elle,1998-actor.; Kidman, Nicole,1967-actor.; Focus Features,production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning.At a girl's school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the young woman have been sheltered from the outside world, a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken over with sexual tensions, rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.66:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 ; Dolby digital 2.0.
Subjects: Feature films.; Girls' schools; Man-woman relationships; Soldiers;
For private home use only.
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Dora the explorer. [videorecording] / by Chad, Harrison.; Gifford, Chris.; Herles, Kathleen,1991-; Toro, Sasha.; Walsh, Valerie.; Weiner, Eric.; Nickelodeon (Firm); Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm);
Dora saves the Crystal Kingdom -- First day of school -- Boots' banana wish.Voices: Kathleen Herles, Harrison Chad, Sasha Toro.While Dora and Boots are looking up at the stars, they see a dragon, a castle, and some beautiful crystal constellations. When Boots notices that Dora's crystal looks like the one in the sky, the crystal constellations, Dora's necklace, and even her storybook begin to glow. The storybook's pages turn, magically stopping on the Crystal Kingdom story. What will happen next?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; Dolby digital stereo ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Dora the Explorer (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2009., Paramount Home Entertainment,
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The Young Offenders: S2. by Archer, Jim,film director.; Marshall, Tom,film director.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.The coming of age adventures of Conor and Jock and their mother/guardian Mairead as she tries to keep them on the straight and narrow. The best friends navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school, with the new complications of sustaining relationships and an impending new arrival.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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A kid's guide to the Chinese Zodiac : animal horoscopes, legendary myths, and practical uses for ancient wisdom / by Hwang, Aaron.; Qu, Lan.;
Includes bibliographical references.A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers not only the history and lore behind this ancient classification system but also practical advice for middle-grade readers on how to show love, be heard, and feel grounded; how to navigate friendships and conflict; and how to apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals.
Subjects: Astrology, Chinese; Zodiac;
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