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What you are : stories / by Vassanji, M. G.,author.;
"From M.G. Vassanji, two-time Giller Prize winner and winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, comes a finely crafted collection of short fiction that explores the tensions between remembering past homes and belonging in new ones. Weaving between wistful memories of youthful ambition and the compromises and comforts of age, travelling between the streets of Dar es Salaam and Toronto, the characters in these stories must negotiate distance--between here and there; between lives imagined and lives lived; between expectation and disappointment; between inclusion and exclusion. Throughout, Vassanji engages passionately with the intellectual and political questions that inspire him as a writer and a citizen, while always matching the energy of his ideas with the empathy and emotional depth he invests in his characters. As with all Vassanji's finest work, What You Are stands as a model of artistic integrity and clarity of vision."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Short stories.; Identity (Philosophical concept);
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The Hollywood daughter : a novel / by Alcott, Kate,author.;
"In 1950, Ingrid Bergman--already a major star after movies like Casablanca and Joan of Arc--has a baby out of wedlock with her Italian lover, film director Roberto Rossellini. Previously held up as an icon of purity, Bergman's fall shocked her legions of American fans. Growing up in Hollywood, Jessica Malloy watches as her PR executive father helps make Ingrid a star at Selznick International Pictures. Over years of fleeting interactions with the actress, Jesse comes to idolize Ingrid, who she considered not only the epitome of elegance and integrity, but also the picture-perfect mother, an area where her own difficult mom falls short. In a heated era of McCarthyism and extreme censorship, Ingrid's affair sets off an international scandal that robs seventeen-year-old Jesse of her childhood hero. When the stress placed on Jesse's father begins to reveal hidden truths about the Malloy family, Jesse's eyes are opened to the complex realities of life--and love."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Bergman, Ingrid, 1915-1982; Motion picture actors and actresses; Scandals; Unmarried mothers;
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Well at work : creating wellbeing in any workspace / by Sternberg, Esther M.,author.;
"Until recently, few of us thought much about the effects our physical workspace might have on our minds and bodies. COVID-19 changed all that. Suddenly, the office became a danger zone where crowded rooms, contaminated surfaces, and poor ventilation systems increased our risk of infection. Yet it wasn't until we returned to the office after a prolonged period of working from home that most of us became acutely aware of how the environment around us was adversely affecting our energy levels and mood, our ability to focus, and even our physical health. The good news, says integrative health and mind body science design pioneer Dr. Esther Sternberg, is healthy workplaces need not be a luxury. Through groundbreaking research and a trove of insightful stories, Well at Work reveals how the physical environment can either impair or improve our wellbeing across seven domains of integrative health -- stress, sleep, movement, relationships, nutrition, spirituality, and the air we breathe. Whether we work in a typical office building, a co working space, or in our spare bedroom turned home office, Dr. Sternberg shows how we can all design or adapt our workspace to enhance our comfort, productivity, health, and happiness, and to help us be -- and stay -- well at work"--
Subjects: Work environment.; Work environment;
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The oceans and the stars : a sea story, a war story, a love story : the seven battles and mutiny of Athena, Patrol Coastal Ship 15 / by Helprin, Mark,author.;
"A Navy captain near the end of a decorated career, Stephen Rensselaer is disciplined, intelligent, and determined to always do what's right. In defending the development of a new variant of warship, he makes an enemy of the president of the United States, who assigns him to command the doomed line's only prototype--Athena, Patrol Coastal 15--with the intent to humiliate a man who should have been an admiral. Rather than resign, Rensselaer takes the new assignment in stride, and while supervising Athena's fitting out in New Orleans, encounters a brilliant lawyer, Katy Farrar, with whom he falls in last-chance love. Soon thereafter, he is deployed on a mission that subjects his integrity, morality, and skill to the ultimate test, and ensures that Athena will live forever in the annals of the Navy. As in the Odyssey, Katy is the force that keeps him alive and the beacon that lights the way home through seven battles, mutiny, and court martial"--
Subjects: Sea fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; United States. Navy; Warships; Man-woman relationships; Ship captains; Trials (Military offenses); Trials (Naval offenses);
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Gangland / by Hogan, Chuck,author.;
"In the late 1970s, The Outfit has the entire city of Chicago in its hands. Tony Accardo is its fearless leader. Nicky Passero is his loyal soldier, though no one knows he has a direct line in to the boss of bosses. When the Christmas gift Accardo got for his wife, an inscribed bracelet with gold and diamond inlay, is stolen along with other items in a jewelry heist, Nicky is charged with tracking down and returning all of the items-by whatever means necessary. Forced into an impossible situation, Nicky must find a way to carry out Accardo's increasingly unhinged instructions and survive the battle for control of Chicago. What Accardo doesn't know: Nicky has a secret which has made his life impossible and has put him in the pocket of the FBI. Based on the true story of Tony Accardo, the longest-reigning mob capo in history, Gangland is a Shakespearean-esque drama of integrity, lost honor, and revenge. Gritty and action-packed, it is the ultimate gangster tale and Chuck Hogan's most thrilling novel yet"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Organized crime;
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Pilates : complete training for a supple body / by Rahn, Stefanie,author.; Lutz, Christian,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 376-378).Pilates: complete training for a supple body provides comprehensive knowledge and contains a variety of exercises as well as professional tips and hints for trainers and exercisers. The Pilates method is a functionally oriented training program that has recently become an integral part of the training and therapy world. The exercises are based on strengthening the body's core and supporting muscles, including pelvic floor, abdominal, and back muscles. The basis of the training is to promote a correct and healthy posture. Pilates is not only a fitness program for women; it can be practiced by all fitness enthusiasts as well. This book gives targeted, group-specific exercise programs with and without small equipment--including something a bit different from the trend topic, Fascia Pilates. The versatile exercises in this book can be easily integrated into any training program!
Subjects: Pilates method.;
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Professor T. [videorecording] / by Aubrey, Juliet,1969-actor.; De la Tour, Frances,1944-actor.; Gathergood, Andy,1974-actor.; Miller, Ben,1966-actor.; Naomi, Emma,actor.; Piedfort, Paul,1957-creator.; Reith, Douglas,actor.; Vos, Dries,television director.; White, Barney,actor.; Woodward, Sarah,actor.; Beta Film GmbH,production company.; Caviar (Firm),production company.; Eagle Eye Drama,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Screen Flanders (Flanders, Belgium),production company.;
Barney White, Ben Miller, Frances De La Tour, Emma Naomi, Andy Gathergood, Sarah Woodward, Douglas Reith, Juliet Aubrey, Juliet Stevenson, Lucy Anna Richardson.Professor T returns for an explosive fourth season with Professor Jasper Tempest once again using his unique insight and analysis to help the police solve a range of intriguing crimes in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. Six months following Season 3's devastating finale, dark clouds loom over the team. Consumed by grief, Dan dives headfirst into his work under the supervision of DCI Goswami who struggles to keep order. The Professor takes up a very unexpected new hobby, avoiding the police at all costs. Dr. Helena Goldberg intervenes to help but soon begins to question her own integrity as his therapist. The police team continues to fight complex and dangerous cases with the addition of an eager new team member, DC Chloe Highsmith. The Dean is struck by the shock return of an old flame, Zelda, Adelaide's sister and Jasper's aunt. Love is on the horizon and even Jasper feels heartstrings plucked in his own heart.14A.Described video for the blind and visually impairedClosed-captioned for the hearing impairedSubtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Television crime shows.; College teachers; Criminal investigation; Criminologists; Family secrets; Mentally ill; Mothers and sons; Obsessive-compulsive disorder;
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The new Tao of Warren Buffett : wisdom from Warren Buffett to guide you to wealth and make the best decisions about life and money / by Buffett, Mary,author.; Clark, David,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Warren Buffett's investment achievements are unparalleled. He owes his success to hard work, integrity, and the most elusive commodity of all, common sense. In The New Tao of Warren Buffett, Mary Buffett -- coauthor of the bestselling Buffettology series -- joins David Clark to bring readers more of Warren Buffett's smartest, funniest, and most memorable sayings that reveal the life philosophy and the investment strategies that have made Warren Buffett, and the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, so enormously wealthy. Culled from a variety of fresh sources, including personal conversations, corporate reports, profiles, and interviews, the new quotations here reflect Warren's practical strategies and provide useful tips for every investor, large or small. Including short explanations for each quote and examples from Buffett's own business transactions, these ruminations on everything from AI to inflation illustrate his words at work. Inspiring, thought-provoking, and invaluable, this irresistibly browsable book offers priceless investment savvy that anyone can take to the bank -- and is destined to become a new classic"--
Subjects: Quotations.; Buffett, Warren, 1930-; Investments; Management; Success in business.;
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The hormone balance bible : a holistic plan to create lifelong health / by Tassone, Shawn A.,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A revolutionary, wellness-centered functional approach to managing hormonal imbalance by the first physician in the United States to be certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Every woman deserves to feel her best. Do you suffer from headaches, irregular periods, or fatigue? You're not alone. Four out of five women will face life-altering hormonal imbalances, debilitating conditions that wreak havoc on their physical and mental health--yet most of these issues go unacknowledged, undiagnosed, and untreated. Called "America's Holistic Gynecologist," Dr. Shawn Tassone has devoted his career to helping women achieve hormonal balance and live healthier, happier lives. The Hormone Balance Bible is the culmination of Dr. Tassone's decades of research and clinical work with tens of thousands of patients. Here, Dr. Tassone guides women to understanding their hormonal profile and gives them the tools to feel better in as little as one week. After taking Dr. Tassone's Integrative Hormone Mapping Quiz--an easy-to-understand diagnostic tool with an astonishing level of accuracy--readers will identify their Hormone Archetype (Nun, Wisewoman, Queen, etc.) and benefit from his six-step SHINES Protocol: Spiritual Practice, Hormones, Infoceuticals, Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplements, the world's first fully integrative, truly holistic treatment plan for hormonal imbalance. A proven roadmap to wellness, The Hormone Balance Bible provides readers with sustainable practices that can easily be incorporated into daily life."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Women; Hormone therapy.; Hormones.; Endocrine gynecology.; Holistic medicine.; Alternative medicine.;
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The three of us : a novel / by Agbaje-Williams, Ore,author.;
"What if your two favorite people hated each other with a passion? The wife has it all. A big house in a nice neighborhood, a ride-or-die snarky best friend, Temi, with whom to laugh about facile men, and a devoted husband who loves her above all else--even his distate for Temi. On a seemingly normal day, Temi comes over to spend a lazy afternoon with the wife: drinking wine, eating snacks, and laughing caustically about the husband's shortcomings. But when the husband comes home and a series of confessions are made, the wife's two confidantes are suddenly forced to jockey for their positions, throwing everyone's integrity into question--and their long-drawn-out territorial dance, carefully constructed over years, into utter chaos. Told in three taut, mesmerizing parts--the wife, the husband, the best friend--over the course of one day, The Three of Us is a subversely comical, wildly astute, and painfully compulsive triptych of domestic life that explores cultural truths, what it means to defy them, and the fine line between compromise and betrayal when it comes to ourselves and the people we're meant to love"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Female friendship; Married people;
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