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Leap year [videorecording] / by Tucker, Anand,film director.; Kaplan, Deborah,screenwriter.; Elfont, Harry,screenwriter.; Adams, Amy,actor.; Scott, Adam,1973-actor.; Goode, Matthew,1978-actor.; Lithgow, John,1945-actor.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Amy Adams, Adam Scott, Matthew Goode, John Lithgow.When Anna's four-year anniversary to her boyfriend passes without an engagement ring, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Inspired by an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on Leap Day, Anna follows Jeremy to Dublin to propose to him. But after landing on the wrong side of Ireland, she must enlist the help of Declan, a handsome and carefree local man, to get her across the country. Along the way, they discover that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Romantic comedy films.; Comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Leap year; Marriage proposals; Man-woman relationships; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Love;
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The leap year gene / by Wood, Shelley,1971-author.;
"February 29, 1916. A baby girl is born -- but as the months and years go by, Kit McKinley inexplicably ages just one year for every four. Her mother Lillian, a fledgling botanist, fears that Kit's condition will catch the attention of Lillian's fellow suffragettes, who have embraced the eugenics craze sweeping North America targeting unfit, unwed mothers and "defective" children. For decades, Kit and her family must keep on the move to conceal her secret and protect her from the unwanted attention of Nazi scientists, nosy doctors, Big Pharma and the insatiable news media that is always hunting for the next sensational story. When Kit finally reaches her teens and can pass for an adult, she must decide whether she wants to stay perpetually on the run or stay put and form lasting ties. The only problem is Will Katzen, whose life -- first as a baby, then as a boy, and then as a man -- keeps intersecting with hers, complicating every instinct she has to flee, or to love. Part medical mystery, part love story, The Leap Year Gene is an unforgettable tour de force that traces the past century's burgeoning understanding of genetics, eugenics and what constitutes "normal" while exploring the tensions, losses, love and sense of duty that can bind families together or split them apart."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Abnormalities, Human; Difference (Philosophy); Eugenics; Families; Genetics; Man-woman relationships;
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The Leap Year Gene A Novel [electronic resource] : by Wood, Shelley.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the author of The Quintland Sisters, a sweeping, imaginative historical epic that follows the remarkable lives of the McKinleys, a family forever altered by daughter Kit’s secret. February 29, 1916. A baby girl is born—but as the months and years go by, Kit McKinley inexplicably ages just one year for every four. Her mother Lillian, a fledgling botanist, fears that Kit’s condition will catch the attention of Lillian’s fellow suffragettes, who have embraced the eugenics craze sweeping North America targeting unfit, unwed mothers and “defective” children. For decades, Kit and her family must keep on the move to conceal her secret and protect her from the unwanted attention of Nazi scientists, nosy doctors, Big Pharma and the insatiable news media that is always hunting for the next sensational story. When Kit finally reaches her teens and can pass for an adult, she must decide whether she wants to stay perpetually on the run or stay put and form lasting ties. The only problem is Will Katzen, whose life—first as a baby, then as a boy, and then as a man—keeps intersecting with hers, complicating every instinct she has to flee, or to love. Part medical mystery, part love story, The Leap Year Gene is an unforgettable tour de force that traces the past century’s burgeoning understanding of genetics, eugenics and what constitutes “normal” while exploring the tensions, losses, love and sense of duty that can bind families together or split them apart.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Family Life; Medical; Historical;
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The seamstress of New Orleans / by McPhail, Diane C.,author.;
'Call Your Daughter Home' meets 'Where the Crawdads Sing' in a new historical novel from Diane C. McPhail. Set in the jasmine-scented humidity of New Orleans during preparations for the first Mardi Gras of the 20th century, 'The Seamstress of New Orleans' weaves the fascinating real-life story of the first all-female krewe, Les Mysterieuses, into a powerful novel of female friendship and empowerment. Book Club.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Balls (Parties); Carnival; Evening gowns; Gangsters; Leap year; Nineteen hundreds (Decade); Orphanages; Secrecy; Widows; Women dressmakers;
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Perversion of justice : the Jeffrey Epstein story / by Brown, Julie K.,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Dauntless journalist Julie K. Brown recounts her uncompromising and risky investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's underage sex trafficking operation, and the explosive reporting for the Miami Herald that finally brought him to justice while exposing the powerful people and broken system that protected him"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Epstein, Jeffrey, 1953-2019; Human trafficking; Sex crimes; Criminal justice, Administration of; Capitalists and financiers;
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Where'd you go, Bernadette [videorecording] / by Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson,actor.; Bellisario, Troian,1985-actor.; Blanchett, Cate,1969-actor.; Burton, Kate,actor.; Chao, Zoe,actor.; Crudup, Billy,1968-actor.; Doumit, Claudia,actor.; Fishburne, Laurence,III,1961-actor.; Greer, Judy,1975-actor.; Jacobsen, Nina,film producer.; Linklater, Richard,1960-screenwriter,film director.; Mullally, Megan,actor.; Palmo, Holly Gent,screenwriter.; Palmo, Vince,screenwriter.; Simpson, Brad,1973-film producer.; Sledge, Ginger,film producer.; Urbaniak, James,1963-actor.; Wiig, Kristen,1973-actor.; Zahn, Steve,1968-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Semple, Maria.Where'd you go, Bernadette.; Annapurna Pictures,production company.; Color Force (Firm),production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,distributor.;
Costume designer, Kari Perkins ; music, Graham Reyonds ; editor, Sandra Adair ; production designer, Bruce Curtis ; director of photography, Shane Kelly.Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer, Troian Bellisario, Laurence Fishburne, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, James Urbaniak.Bernadette Fox, a loving mom, becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Bernadette's leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; some strong language and drug material.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Architects; Midlife crisis; Mothers and daughters; Mothers; Phobias; Women architects;
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Where'd you go, Bernadette [videorecording] / by Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson,actor.; Bellisario, Troian,1985-actor.; Blanchett, Cate,1969-actor.; Burton, Kate,actor.; Chao, Zoe,actor.; Crudup, Billy,1968-actor.; Doumit, Claudia,actor.; Fishburne, Laurence,III,1961-actor.; Greer, Judy,1975-actor.; Jacobsen, Nina,film producer.; Linklater, Richard,1960-screenwriter,film director.; Mullally, Megan,actor.; Palmo, Holly Gent,screenwriter.; Palmo, Vince,screenwriter.; Simpson, Brad,1973-film producer.; Sledge, Ginger,film producer.; Urbaniak, James,1963-actor.; Wiig, Kristen,1973-actor.; Zahn, Steve,1968-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Semple, Maria.Where'd you go, Bernadette.; Annapurna Pictures,production company.; Color Force (Firm),production company.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film distributor.;
Costume designer, Kari Perkins ; music, Graham Reyonds ; editor, Sandra Adair ; production designer, Bruce Curtis ; director of photography, Shane Kelly.Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Judy Greer, Troian Bellisario, Laurence Fishburne, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, James Urbaniak.Bernadette Fox, a loving mom, becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Bernadette's leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; some strong language and drug material.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Architects; Midlife crisis; Mothers and daughters; Mothers; Phobias; Women architects;
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Oona out of order / by Montimore, Margarita,author.;
"Time Traveler's Wife meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in a wondrous novel exploring the burdens of time, the endurance of love, and the timelessness of family. Just because life might be out of order, doesn't mean it's broken. It's New Year's Eve 1982, and Oona Lockhart has her whole life before her. At the stroke of midnight she will turn nineteen, and the year ahead promises to be one of consequence. Should she go to London to study economics, or follow her heart and remain at home in Brooklyn to be with her boyfriend? As the countdown to the new year begins, Oona feels lightheaded, woozy, and it's not from the champagne. At the stroke of midnight Oona is torn from her life and everyone she loves, finding herself in her 51 year old body thirty-three years into the future. Greeted by a friendly stranger in a beautiful house she's told is her own, Oona learns that will with each passing year she will leap to another age at random. Still a young woman on the inside, but ever changing on the outside, who will she be next year? Philanthropist? Club kid? World traveler? Wife to a man she's never met? Hopping through decades, and a lifetime Oona Out of Order is a surprising, magical novel that explores the power of love, the bonds of family, and the wonders of life"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Identity (Psychology); Families; Time travel;
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The Finnish way : finding courage, wellness, and happiness through the power of sisu / by Pantzar, Katja,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy--including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courage. Forget hygge--it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows readers how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year. Topics include: *Movement as medicine: How walking, biking and swimming every day are good for what ails us--and best done outside the confines of a gym *Forest therapy: Why there's no substitute for getting out into nature on a regular basis *Healthy eating: What the Nordic diet can teach us all about feeding body, mind and soul *The gift of sisu: Why Finns embrace a special form of courage, grit and determination as a national virtue - and how anyone can dig deeper to survive and thrive through tough times. If you've ever wondered if there's a better, simpler way to find happiness and good heath, look no further. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering book shows us how to achieve it"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Happiness.; Quality of life.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Stress management.;
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Leap of faith : finding love the modern way / by Hamilton, Cameron(Cameron Reid),author.; Speed, Lauren,author.;
"The fan-favorite couple from Netflix's Love Is Blind share their ups and downs after two years of marriage, love advice for the modern world, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pods"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Hamilton, Cameron (Cameron Reid); Speed, Lauren.; Love is blind (Television program); Dating shows (Television programs); Husband and wife.; Interracial marriage.; Man-woman relationships.; Television personalities;
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