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Courage to dream, tales of hope in the Holocaust [graphic novel] : a graphic novel / by Shusterman, Neal,author.; Martínez, Andrés Vera,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references.A narrative woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. The stories plunge readers into one of the darkest periods of human history-the Holocaust-in a journey where impossible and wondrous things that never happened are set against a backdrop of impossible, unthinkable things that did. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story-the tradition of resistance and uplift.012+.Grades 7-9.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Historical comics.; Compassion; Courage; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jewish legends; Resistance (Philosophy);
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Listening well : bringing stories of hope to life / by Morris, Heather(Screenwriter),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris comes the memoir of a life of listening to others. In Listening Well, Heather will explore her extraordinary talents as a listener--a skill she employed when she first met Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel. It was this ability that led Lale to entrust Heather with his story, which she told in her novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the bestselling follow up, Cilka's Journey. Now Heather shares the story behind her inspirational writing journey and the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with Lale, and explores how she learned to really listen to the stories people told her--skills she believes we can all learn."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Morris, Heather (Screenwriter); Authors, New Zealand; Listening (Philosophy);
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Genesis : artificial intelligence, hope, and the human spirit / by Kissinger, Henry,1923-2023,author.; Ferguson, Niall,writer of foreword.; Mundie, Craig,author.; Runde, Eleanor,author.; Schmidt, Eric,1955 April 27-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'Genesis' is a radical new look at the future of AI, which has changed significantly since 'The Age of AI' (9780316273800) was written. It argues that humans cannot regulate AI and that only AI programs themselves can keep the technology from destroying us. Kissinger argues that AI could produce a utopia, where products are manufactured automatically, economies expand without human labour, and we will all be liberated to pursue our dreams. 'Genesis' is a posthumous publication of Kissinger's final book, which he was working on right up until the time of his death.
Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence; Artificial intelligence.; Social change.; Artificial intelligence; Technology;
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Damage done : a Mountie's memoir : from hurt to hopeful, from horses to healing / by Lennox, Deanna,1972-;
Former RCMP officer Deanna Lennox's memoir about how she battled her way through job-induced trauma, anger and disillusionment by turning to horses.LSC
Subjects: Lennox, Deanna, 1972-; Lennox, Deanna, 1972-; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; War Horse Awareness Foundation; Policewomen; Police; Horsemanship;
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The last Christmas tree / by Krensky, Stephen.; Campion, Pascal.;
An eager little Christmas tree, not very tall or well-shaped, is the last on the lot but when it seems all hope of being covered with lights and ornaments is lost, a special person comes to take him home.LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Christmas trees; Hope;
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The Babylon idol / by Mariani, Scott,author.;
When a sniper leaves Ben Hope's friend fighting for his life, the former SAS major declares war on the men responsible. But what begins as a straightforward revenge mission gets complicated when a mysterious letter reveals Ben to be the real target. And his isn't the only name on a crazed killer's list. Professor Anna Manzini has no idea she's in grave danger from a man she'd thought dead. She's on the cusp of a major discovery: the location of the lost Babylon idol, a golden statue of immeasurable value. But when word of Anna's work reaches her enemies, it sets off a cat-and-mouse chase that will lead Ben and Anna halfway across Europe and into the heart of war-torn Syria. To reach the precious idol first, Ben must keep one step ahead of a powerful maniac. If he fails, it won't just be Ben and Anna's lives in danger, but the world.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Hope, Ben; Idols and images;
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An American family : a memoir of hope and sacrifice / by Khan, Khizr,author.;
Subjects: Biographies.; Khan, Khizr.; Pakistani Americans;
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Overdose : heartbreak and hope in Canada's opioid crisis / by Perrin, Benjamin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An astonishing and powerful look at the ongoing opioid health crisis--the only book of its kind in Canada. North America is in the middle of a health crisis. The word 'Fentanyl' only recently entered common usage, and yet it has become a looming presence in news reports and conversations across Canada. It is an opioid more powerful and pervasive--and deadly--than any previous street drug. Often those suffering are marginalized people. Consider that in 2003, the SARS epidemic killed 44 people in Canada and launched a massive mobilization of public funds and resources to contain the outbreak. Over 100 times that number have been killed between 2016 and 2017 during the opioid crisis in Canada. Yet, the response has been far from proportionate. In fact, our policies are making things worse. The victims are many, and as we learn here, not only who we might expect. They are our neighbours: professionals, students, parents, and even health care workers. Despite the thousands of deaths, these victims remain largely invisible. But not anymore. Benjamin Perrin, a law and policy expert in Vancouver, BC--ground zero for the crisis--shines a light in this darkest of corners. What he finds challenges many assumptions about the people who use opioids, and the factors fuelling the crisis. Why do people use Fentanyl, where does it come from, and why can't we stop it? These questions, and many others being asked by all Canadians, are answered here in this urgent and humane look at the worst health crisis in recent history."--
Subjects: Opioid abuse; Fentanyl; Fentanyl; Opioids;
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The deeper the roots : a memoir of hope and home / by Tubbs, Michael,1990-author.;
"The making of a visionary political leader-and a blueprint for a more equitable country "Don't tell nobody our business," Michael Tubbs's mother often told him growing up. For Michael, that meant a lot of things: don't tell anyone about the day-to-day struggle of being Black and broke in Stockton, CA. Don't tell anyone the pain of having a father incarcerated for 25 years to life. Don't tell anyone about living two lives, the brainy bookworm and the kid with the newest Jordans. And also don't tell anyone about the particular joys of growing up with three "moms"-a Nana who never let him miss church, an Auntie who'd take him to the library any time, and a mother, "She-Daddy", who schooled him in the wisdom of hip-hop and taught him never to take no for an answer. So for a long time Michael didn't tell anyone his story, but as he went on to a scholarship at Stanford and an internship in the Obama White House, he began to realize the power of his experience, the need for his perspective in the halls of power. By the time he returned to Stockton to become, in 2016 at age 26, its first Black mayor and the youngest-ever mayor of a major American city, he knew his story meant something. The Deeper the Roots is a memoir astonishing in its candor, voice, and clarity of vision. Tubbs shares with us the city that raised him, his family of badass women, his life-changing encounters with Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama, the challenges of governing in the 21st century and everything in between-en route to unveiling his compelling vision for America rooted in his experiences in his hometown"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Tubbs, Michael, 1990-; Stanford University; African American mayors; African American politicians;
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The endless vessel : a novel / by Soule, Charles,author.;
"A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of 'depression plague' that people refer to simply as 'The Grey.' No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there's no coming back. A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out"--Jacket.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Depression, Mental; Happiness; Hope; Women scientists;
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