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A few of the girls / by Binchy, Maeve,author.;
From her earliest writing to her most recent, Maeve Binchy's work has included both nostalgic pieces and sharp, often witty, writing which is insightful and topical. But at the heart of all her fiction are the people and their relationships with each other. This volume offers a glorious collection of the very best of her stories, full of the warmth, charm and humour that has always been an essential part of her writing.
Subjects: Short Stories.; Friendship;
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The holy grail of investing : the world's greatest investors reveal their ultimate strategies for financial freedom / by Robbins, Anthony,author.; Zook, Christopher James,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Tony Robbins returns with the final book in his financial freedom trilogy by unveiling the power of alternative investments. Robbins, and renowned investor Christopher Zook, take you on a journey to interview a dozen of the world's most successful investors in private equity, private credit, private real estate, and venture capital. They share their favorite strategies and insights in this practical guidebook.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Finance, Personal.; Investments.; Private equity.; Success.; Wealth.;
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Claim your confidence : unlock your superpower and create the life you want / by Fenet, Lydia,author.;
'You Are a Badass' meets 'Grit' in this powerhouse guide to overcoming your fear and finding the confidence within. From guidance on how to persist when all you want to do is give up, to slamming imposter syndrome, to building up the courage to leave your comfort zone, Lydia Fenet offers case studies, insights, and advice to encourage everyone to take control and become the architect of their own life.
Subjects: Confidence.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Chester Raccoon and the big bad bully / by Penn, Audrey,1947-; Gibson, Barbara.;
When a badger causes problems for all the young animals at school, Mrs. Raccoon brings her insight and understanding to the problem.LSC
Subjects: Raccoon, Chester; Raccoon; Badgers; Bullying; Friendship;
© 2008., Tanglewood Press,
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Permanent astonishment / by Highway, Tomson,1951-author.;
In 1990 Rene Highway, a world-renowned dancer, died of an AIDS-related illness. 'Permanent Astonishment' is Tomson Highway's extravagant embrace of his younger brother's final words: "Dont mourn me, be joyful." Infused with joy and outrageous humour, this book offers insights into the Cree experience of culture, conquest and survival. Highway lives in northern Ontario and Gatineau, QC. A Dewey Diva Pick. Book Club.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Highway, Tomson, 1951-; Highway, Tomson, 1951-; Indigenous authors; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples;
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Successful aging : a neuroscientist explores the power and potential of our lives / by Levitin, Daniel J.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-474) and index."Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age; why we should think about health span, not life span; and, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence, how you can make the most of your seventies, eighties, and nineties today, no matter how old you are now"--
Subjects: Brain; Brain; Neurophysiology.; Cognition in old age.; Aging.; Older people.;
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Fake : fake money, fake teachers, fake assets : how lies are making the poor and middle class poorer / by Kiyosaki, Robert T.,1947-author.;
The author uses his perspectives and insights into financial events and crises in his lifetime as well as references drawn from Dr. R. Buckminster Fuller's 1983 work, Grunch of giants and Steven Brill's May 28, 2018 Time magazine article to illustrate what may be on the world's financial horizon and how individuals can better insulate their finances from these possible events.
Subjects: Economic history.; Finance, Personal.; Financial crises; Financial literacy.; International finance;
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Every child matters / by Webstad, Phyllis.; Harvey, Karlene.;
Learn the meaning behind the phrase, 'Every Child Matters.' Orange Shirt Day founder, Phyllis Webstad, offers insights into this heartfelt movement. Every Child Matters honours the history and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island and moves us all forward on a path toward Truth and Reconciliation. If you're a Residential School Survivor or an Intergenerational Survivor - you matter. For the children who didn't make it home - you matter. The child inside every one of us matters. Every Child Matters.
Subjects: Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples;
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Quarantine quilts : creativity in the midst of chaos / by Sider, Sandra,1949-author.; Cox, Meg,writer of foreword.;
Learn how our creative development is shaped by experiences that isolate us from other people. The insightful words of 97 contemporary quilt artists combine with evocative photos of their quarantine creations during the COVID-19 pandemic's first months. Giving us a fascinating perspective, these visual and personal stories of concerns, despairs, and ideas can help connect our own experiences with pandemic to the larger world of creativity.
Subjects: Art quilts.; Quilting.; Quiltmakers.; Quilts; COVID-19 (Disease);
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When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... : Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. by Pinker, Steven.;
'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows' is a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each others thoughts about each others thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker shows that we do it all the time. This awareness, which we experience as something that is public or out there, is called common knowledge, and it has a momentous impact on our social, political, and economic lives. Pinker grew up in Montreal, QC.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory;
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