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The wind in the willows / by Grahame, Kenneth,1859-1932,author.; Lawrie, Robin(Illustrator),illustrator.;
Kenneth Grahame began to tell the tale of the river bank on the night of his son's fourth birthday, but what started out as a short bedtime story soon grew into one of the most enjoyable series of adventures ever to be told in children's literature. The entertaining exploits of the book's four intrepid heroes--Mole, Water Rat, Badger and the incorrigible Toad--have captured the imagination of generations of children.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Children's stories.; Pastoral fiction.; Toad, of Toad Hall (Fictitious character); Toad, of Toad Hall (Fictitious character); Classics; Literary; Animals; Country life; Friendship; River life; Animals; Country life; Friendship; River life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Frenemies in the family : famous brothers and sisters who butted heads and had each other's backs / by Krull, Kathleen.; Lam, Maple.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."One minute you can't live without them . . . the next minute you don't want them breathing your air! Siblings everywhere will relate to this humorous look at famous brothers and sisters whose important bonds have shaped their accomplishments . . . (mostly) for the better."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Brothers and sisters; Sibling rivalry; Brothers and sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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150 years of Stats Canada! : a guide to Canada's greatest country /
"Want to know what the hottest new Canadian apps are? Need a handy chart to help you decide what Canadian music to listen to? How about the top Google searches across the nation? In this handy guide to Canada, the tireless experts at |stats_canada reveal all the must-know quirks from coast to coast to frigid coast. From the Tim Hortons ettiquette quiz to the "Discover How Canadian You Are" check list; from tips on the Vancouver housing market to the ultimate bachelor party in Montreal, this all new book will have you laughing on every page. With crucial updates about Canada on its big birthday, and all the stats, charts, and graphs to back them up, 150 Years of Stats Canada! is the perfect way to celebrate everything we love about this hilarious country. Disclaimer: still 100.6% not affiliated with Statistics Canada."--
Subjects: Satirical literature.; Twitter.; National characteristics, Canadian;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The cleaner : a novel / by Wells, Brandi,author.;
"Every night, she cleans. On the fourth floor of an unnamed office in an unnamed city, the night cleaner comes and does what she does best--sorts out the messes of the daytime employees. None of them know her, but she knows everything about them: Sad Intern's dreams to get promoted, Résumé Woman's nasty flight-risk behavior, Mr. Buff's secret smoking habit. After all, protecting the employees is her responsibility: whether it's from rats and window smudges or from the sinister CEO who may be driving the company into ruin"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Satirical literature.; Novels.; Business enterprises; Interpersonal relations; Offices; Secrecy; Women cleaning personnel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The most famous girl in the world / by Hariri-Kia, Iman,author.;
It's been two years since Rose Advani wrote the investigative article that exposed socialite Poppy Hastings as a scam artist and led to her highly publicized trial. Now, Poppy has been released from prison and as her star rises as a social media influencer and beloved scammer icon, Rose quickly descends into a downward spiral of obsession to prove it was only the tip of the iceberg for Poppy's crimes. Rose is the only one who can expose Poppy for the monster that she is, but can she do it before anyone gets caught in the crosshairs?
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Satirical literature.; Novels.; Fame; Investigative reporting; Swindlers and swindling;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wild failure : stories / by Whittall, Zoe,author.;
"In "Oh, El," a dominant woman can't stop herself from toying with a tender heart. In "Half-Pipe," a teen girl's ambivalence about heterosexuality gets her in trouble at a skate park. The title story, "Wild Failure," is a doomed love story between an agoraphobic and a wilderness hiker trapped in a passionate relationship that might ruin them both--if a mountain lion doesn't kill them first. Living collectively in a rental house, a group of bisexual roommates find themselves the subject of a true-crime podcast in "Murder at the Elm Street Collective House." In "The Sex Castle Lunch Buffet," a femme reflects on her brief stint at a strip club years ago when she learns of the death of a regular client. Whittall's characters navigate shame, attachment and disconnection in this collection of outsider stories inspired by the new narrative movement and hybrid literary fiction of the 1980s and 90s. Through playful prose and dark humor, Whittall challenges what we mean by a beautiful life in this latest addition to the genre of outlaw literature."--
Subjects: Short stories.; Interpersonal relations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Quintessentially British [videorecording] / by Carnarvon, Fiona,Countess of,on-screen participant.; Clarke, Oz,on-screen participant.; McKellen, Ian,on-screen participant.; Vision Films (Marina del Rey, Calif.),film distributor.;
Oz Clarke, Ian McKellen, Lady Carnarvon.A love letter to all things great and British from their castles, theater, aristocrats and classic cars to quirky traditions and self-deprecating sense of humor. Did you know that the Queen's Buckingham Palace isn't even the largest in England or that the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland is based on a real person? There's so much to discover. Welcome to being Quintessentially British.E.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound, 2.0 stereophonic.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Historical films.; English literature; Manners and customs; National characteristics, British.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The stellar debut of Galactica MacFee / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
"Approached in the park by a shadowy figure, Angus Lordie is mistaken for a journalist and becomes privy to some controversial plans of the Scottish Parliament - but just what is he meant to do about it? At school, a new member of Bertie's class, Galactica MacFee, quickly comes between Bertie and Olive, leaving him no choice but to skip town. And the indomitable Irene finds herself yet again in Edinburgh ... but this time there might be romance in the air. Meanwhile, Matthew invests in a brand new Pictish Experience Centre, meant to allow residents to experience what life was like for Scotland's mysterious early people, the Picts. And they have made a fantastic discovery - the earliest known work of Scottish literature! But what exactly do those mysterious Pictish runes say? What's no secret, however, is that in the microcosm of 44 Scotland street, love, generosity, and goodwill abound"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Apartment houses; City and town life; Families; Friendship; Interpersonal relations; Neighbors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Why, Fly Guy? : a big question & answer book / by Arnold, Tedd.;
"Come along with Fly Guy as he asks (and answers!) over 100 "why?" questions! Why do I have to brush my teeth? Why do cats climb trees if they can't get down? Why do elephants have trunks? And more! There are also science projects and fun activities -- so kids can use what they've learned in a hands-on way! With engaging full-color photographs on every page, content appropriate for a young audience, humorous artwork, and colorful comic strips starring their favorite character Fly Guy, this book is perfect for kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders; Science; Children's questions and answers.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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How to spot an artist : this might get messy / by Krysa, Danielle.;
"With nearly 200,000 Instagram followers, Danielle Krysa has helped a lot of people overcome the fear that they "aren't creative." In books like Creative Block and Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk she calls out the self-criticism that keeps us from claiming and expressing our artistic abilities. Now she uses her characteristic playfulness, gorgeous illustrations, and humor to help kids overcome negativity about their artistic endeavors-and to help them redefine what being an artist means. Every page delivers an encouraging tidbit to the kid who thinks artists all live in cities, or that art has to look like something familiar, or that painting and drawing are the only way to make art. In a world that drastically undervalues creative freedom, Krysa's whimsical paintings and collages joyfully proclaim that art is essential and that artists are everywhere. The back of the book includes ideas for art projects-because "who wants less art projects? Nobody!""--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Artists; Art;
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