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A knife in the heart / by Johnstone, William W.; Johnstone, J. A.;
As both a prisoner and an undercover operative, U.S. Marshal Hank Fallon has faced down some of the most vicious, terrifying, cold-blooded thieves and murderers in the West. Now, Hank is finally free and he's got no intention of setting foot inside a jail ever again. But the new federal prison being constructed in Leavenworth, Kansas, needs a warden and Hank is the right man for the job. He's got the scars to prove it--and the sheer muscle to keep the peace. But keeping these lawless hornets in their nest is no easy feat. And when several escape before Leavenworth is at maximum security, they take Hank's family hostage.
Subjects: Western fiction.; Historical fiction.; United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas; Prison wardens; Escaped prisoners;
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Malady of the mind : schizophrenia and the path to prevention / by Lieberman, Jeffrey A.,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This brilliant portait of schizophrenia--the most malignant and least understood mental illness--by renowned psychiatrist Jeffrey Lieberman, Chair of Columbia's legendary Psychiatry department, interweaves cultural and scientific history with dramatic patient portraits and clinical experiences to impart a revolutionary message of hope: that for the first time in human history, schizophrenia can not just be effectively treated, but even prevented. Of the many myths and misconceptions that have historically obscured our understanding of schizophrenia, the most pernicious is that there is no effective treatment or cure. The reality couldn't be more different: the truth is that today's treatments have the potential to be game-changing--and often lifesaving. In this rigorously researched, deeply compelling biography of schizophrenia, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman draws on his four-decade career to tell the story of the past, present, and future of this historically dreaded, often disabling illness. From his vantage point at the pinnacle of academic psychiatry, informed by extensive research experience and clinical care of thousands of patients, Dr. Lieberman describes how the complexity of the brain, the checkered history of psychiatric medicine, and centuries of stigma combined with misguided legislation and health care policies have impeded scientific and clinical progress. And yet, there is hope: by offering evidence-based treatments that combine medication with psychosocial services, doctors are now able to effectively treat schizophrenia. Even more auspiciously, early detection and intervention before the onset of psychotic symptoms can--thanks to decades of scientific work--not only suppress symptoms but also effectively prevent the outbreak of this disorder. A must-read for fans of psychological histories and anyone whose life has been affected by schizophrenia, this revelatory work offers a comprehensive scientific portrait, crucial insights, and, most importantly, hope for those afflicted"--
Subjects: Schizophrenia; Schizophrenia; Schizophrenia;
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Life & Beth. by Schumer, Amy,actor.; Cera, Michael,actor.; Flood, Susannah,actor.; Young, Violet,actor.; Fifth Season (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Susannah Flood, Violet YoungOriginally produced by Fifth Season in 2022.Beth’s life would look pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with.  She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with a successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become.  We’ll go on her journey towards building a bigger, bolder and more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Television comedies.;
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Life & Beth: S1. by Schumer, Amy,actor.; Cera, Michael,actor.; Rapaport, Michael,actor.; Goldberg, Sas,actor.; Flood, Susannah,actor.; Young, Violet,actor.; Fifth Season (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Michael Rapaport, Sas Goldberg, Susannah Flood, Violet YoungOriginally produced by Fifth Season in 2022.Beth’s life would look pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with.  She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with a successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become.  We’ll go on her journey towards building a bigger, bolder and more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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How To Thrive. by Huynh, Duy,film director.; Chris Kamen Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Chris Kamen Productions in 2022.This 2022 documentary follows positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod as she guides seven individuals through a transformative journey toward greater well-being. How to Thrive explores whether happiness can be intentionally cultivated by engaging in practices rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience. As the participants confront personal challenges, they work on building strengths, practicing self-compassion, and fostering deeper connections. Through their stories, the film delves into fundamental questions about happiness and demonstrates the potential for personal growth and change. Offering intimate insights into the science of well-being, How to Thrive reveals how people can learn to create more fulfilling lives.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Instructional films.; Mental health.; Health.; Documentary films.; Emotions.; Psychotherapists.; Self-help techniques.; Psychotherapy.;
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Repentance [videorecording] / by Caland, Philippe,film director,film producer.; Epps, Mike,actor.; Lathan, Sanaa,actor.; Mackie, Anthony,1979-; Neal, Ariana,actor.; Parker, Nicole Ari,actor.; Shimosawa, Shintaro,screenwriter.; Whitaker, Forest,actor.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Lions Gate Films.;
Music by Mark Kilian; edited by Lee Haugen and Rick Shaine; director of photography, Denis Maloney.Forest Whitaker, Mike Epps, Sanaa Lathan, Anthony Mackie, Nicole Ari Parker, Ariana Neal.Angel Sanchez is a disturbed man fixated on the tragic death of his mother. Seemingly intent on finding inner peace, Sanchez seeks out Tommy Carter, a successful local author/spiritual advisor. Unaware of his client's true intent, Carter agrees to help the man rebuild his shattered life. But when Sanchez reveals his true intentions, the life coach must do everything in his power to stay alive in this taut, psychological thriller.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD; Dolby digital 5.1 sound; 16 x 9 widescreen; region 1.
Subjects: Death; Feature films.; Mothers and sons; Psychic trauma; Psychoses; Spiritual care (Medical care); Survival; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© 2014., Lionsgate ; Distributed by Entertainment One,
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Harley at bat! / by Kaplan, Arie.; Kane, Bob.; Finger, Bill,1914-1974.; Laguna, Fabio.; Lesko, Marco.; Johnson, Beverly.;
It's no laughing matter when jokester Harley Quinn arrives in Gotham City intent on stealing precious jewels and having some laughs--but Batman is determined to stop her.Grades 1-3.LSC
Subjects: Harley Quinn (Fictitious character); Batman (Fictitious character); Theft; Superheroes; Supervillains; Good and evil;
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The beauty of the moment / by Bhathena, Tanaz.;
Seventeen-year-old Susan Thomas' parents are on the verge of a divorce in Canada after years of a happy marriage in Saudi Arabia. Susan wants to be an artist and not a doctor or engineer, but she has no intention of letting them know. Malcolm Vakil was a troublemaker after his mother died of cancer, and two years later he's still known as the boy with a Bad Reputation and No Future. Malcolm's goal is to move out of his father's house to make a better future for he and his younger sister, Mahtab. When the two meet at Arthur Eldridge High School in Mississauga, attraction grows along with distrust. Eventually they both realize that they must be honest with their families, and about their feelings for each other.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Love stories.; Teenagers; Women artists; High schools; Expectations (Psychology);
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Batman. [graphic novel] / by King, Tom,1978-writer.; Jones, Joëlle,artist.; Mann, Clay,artist.; Weeks, Lee,artist.; Lark, Michael,artist.; Mann, Seth,artist.; Bellaire, Jordie,colourist.; Breitweiser, Bettie,colourist.; Chung, June,colourist.; Cowles, Clayton,letterer.; Bennett, Deron,letterer.;
"Following Catwoman's answer to his marriage proposal, Batman leaves Gotham City on a quest of renewal and redemption in the desert. As he travels and fights, he encounters members of his family--each disturbed by Batman's journey, each ready to stand in his way and push back against his stubborn determination to evolve into something better than a superhero. Has the Caped Crusader passed the point of no return? He's going to need a little help from his friends, but this help comes with a downside: Batman's true intentions will be exposed. This spectacular new volume further explores a key question throughout Tom King's entire Batman run: Can Batman be happy?"--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Batman (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
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Superman. [graphic novel] / by Russell, Mark,1971-author.; Allred, Laura,colourist.; Allred, Mike(Mike Dalton),illustrator.; Sharpe, Dave(Letterer),letterer.; Shuster, Joe,1914-1992,creator.; Siegel, Jerry,1914-1996,creator.;
"Meet Clark Kent, a young reporter who just learned that the world will soon come to an end (Crisis on Infinite Earths) and there is nothing he can do to save it. Sounds like a job for his alter ego ... Superman! After years of standing idle, the young man from Krypton defies the wishes of his fathers to come out to the world as the first superhero of the Space Age. As each decade passes and each new danger emerges, he wonders if this is the one that will kill him and everyone he loves. Superman realizes that even good intentions are not without their backlash as the world around him transforms into a place as determined to destroy itself as he is to save it."--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comics.; Superhero comics.; Batman (Fictitious character); Superman (Fictitious character); Lane, Lois (Fictitious character); End of the world; Good and evil; Justice League of America (Fictitious characters); Superheroes;
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