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The Saturday Night Ghost Club / by Davidson, Craig,1976-author.;
"A charismatic cast of misfits, losers, and bruisers animate this winning novel set in Niagara Falls, a.k.a. Cataract City--a slightly seedy, slightly magical, slightly haunted place, where seemingly ordinary lives are steeped in secrets, desires, troubled histories, and the occasional splash of mayhem. Like Ilium, New York, in the novels of Kurt Vonnegut, or Castle Rock, New England, in the fiction of Stephen King--or even Hawkins, Indiana, in the Netflix sensation Stranger Things, Cataract City is an invented world where lost innocence mingles with the darker shades and sharper corners of humanity. Saturday Night Ghost Club is a short, irresistible, and bittersweet coming-of-age story about a small group of kids who, under the leadership of an eccentric uncle, spend one summer investigating the validity of local ghost stories and macabre urban myths--in almost every instance getting in way over their heads. With warmth, skill, and striking, cinematic imagery, and a rare gift for conjuring totally original, unexpected, and unforgettable set pieces and tableaus that strike the reader as immediately iconic--Davidson draws us into his gritty world, reminding us that life's strange intensity and occasional magic is all around us."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Parapsychology; Urban folklore; Children; Uncles; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Memories; Family secrets; Neurosurgeons;
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Better man [videorecording] / by Gracey, Michael,film director,film producer,screenwriter.; Gleeson, Simon,1977-screenwriter.; Cole, Oliver,screenwriter.; Currie, Paul,1968-film producer.; Ma, Coco Xiaolu,film producer.; Daly, Jules,film producer.; McMahon, Craig,film producer.; Williams, Robbie,actor.; Davies, Jonno,actor.; Pemberton, Steve,1967 September 1-actor.; Herriman, Damon,1970-actor.; Banno, Raechelle,actor.; Steadman, Alison,1946-actor.; Sina Studios,production company.; Facing East Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Lost Bandits (Firm),production company.; Footloose (Firm),production company.; Azure Centrum (Firm),production company.; Partizan Films,production company.; Rocket Science (Firm),production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,presenter,publisher.;
Director of photography, Erik A. Wilson ; choreographer, Ashley Wallen ; editors, Jeff Groth, [and 4 others] ; composer of original music, Batu Sener.Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman.Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie's perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie's journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R, Restricted for drug use, pervasive language, sexual content, nudity and some violent content.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Musical films.; Biographical films.; Live-action/animation films.; Williams, Robbie; Singers; Musicians; Chimpanzees; Popular music; Rock music; Rock musicians;
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Starter villain / by Scalzi, John,1969-author.;
"Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place. Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan. Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie. But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a stand-up, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital. It's up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyper-intelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good. In a dog-eat-dog world ... be a cat"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Cats; Divorced men; Human-animal relationships; Inheritance and succession; Villains;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bakugan, battle planet. [videorecording] / by Ichikawa, Kazuya,television director.; Cartoon Network (Television network),production company,broadcaster.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Twelve years after The Great Collision, Dan Kuso and his friends (aka The Awesome Ones) begin to unravel the mystery of the Bakugan. With each new Bakugan they discover, The Awesome Ones become even greater heroes as they defend their neighborhood, protect each other, and battle dark forces.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Good and evil; Heroes; Imaginary wars and battles;
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A quiet life : a novel / by Joella, Ethan,author.;
Set in a close-knit Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief. Chuck Ayers used to look forward to nothing so much as his annual trip to Hilton Head with his wife, Cat--that yearly taste of relaxation they'd become accustomed to in retirement, after a lifetime of working and raising two children. Now, just months after Cat's death, Chuck finds that he can't let go of her things--her favorite towel, the sketchbooks in her desk drawer--as he struggles to pack for a trip he can't imagine taking without her. Ella Burke delivers morning newspapers and works at a bridal shop to fill her days while she anxiously awaits news--any piece of information--about her missing daughter. Ella adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, hoping her daughter will reach out one day. After the sudden death of her father, Kirsten Bonato set aside her veterinary school aspirations, finding comfort in the steady routine of working at an animal shelter. But as time passes, old dreams and new romantic interests begin to surface--and Kirsten finds herself at another crossroads. In this beautifully crafted and profoundly moving novel, three parallel narratives converge in poignant and unexpected ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. Emotionally riveting and infused with hope, A Quiet Life celebrates humanity in the midst of uncertainty.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Grief; Interpersonal relations; Loss (Psychology);
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Craig of the Creek. [videorecording] / by Croner, H. Michael,voice actor.; Solomon, Philip,voice actor.; Wells, Noel,voice actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Philip Solomon, H. Michael Croner, Noel Wells.Join Craig, Kelsey and JP across thirteen adventurous episodes, as they explore the untamed wilderness of the Creek, a kid utopia in their own backyards. Craig leads his besties on imaginative missions to map every corner of this inspired world full of tree forts, paintball battles, and resident Creek kids such as the daredevil 10-Speeds and mysterious Sewer Kids. Down at the Creek, everyday afternoons are transformed into thrilling expeditions where Craig and his friends can become legends before dinnertime.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Friendship; Imagination in children;
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The last winter : the scientists, adventurers, journeymen, and mavericks trying to save the world / by Fox, Porter,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."One man's "curiously thrilling joyride" of travelogue, history, and climatology, across a planet on the brink of cataclysmic transformation. As the planet warms, winter is shrinking. In the last fifty years, the Northern Hemisphere lost a million square miles of spring snowpack and in the US alone, snow cover has been reduced by 15-30%. On average, winter has shrunk by a month in most northern latitudes. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere's snow line to track the scope of this drastic change, and how it will literally change everything-from rapid sea level rise, to fresh water scarcity for two billion people, to massive greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost, and a half dozen climate tipping points that could very well spell the end of our world. This original research is animated by four harrowing and illuminating journeys-each grounded by interviews with idiosyncratic, charismatic experts in their respective fields and Fox's own narrative of growing up on a remote island in Northern Maine."--Amazon.ca.
Subjects: Climatic changes.; Meteorology.; Weather.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pokémon journeys, the series. [videorecording] / by Matsumoto, Rica,1965-voice actor.; Natochenny, Sarah,1987-voice actor.; Ôtani, Ikue,1965-voice actor.; VIZ Media,publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Ikue Ôtani, Rica Matsumoto, Sarah Natochenny.Ash and Goh are having a blast researching, battling, and catching Pokémon all over the world! But when Goh's friendship with his partner Scorbunny is put to the test, he discovers what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer. Then, Ash has his first Pokémon World Coronation Series battle against an electrifying opponent, Team Rocket helps out a movie star Ditto with stage fright, and Chloe and Yamper befriend a lost Pidove. And when Pikachu becomes jealous of Ash's new partner Riolu and runs away to Pallet Town, can an exasperated Mimey convince Pikachu to return to Ash?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pokémon (Fictitious characters); Voyages and travels;
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The sun at midnight [videorecording] / by Anderako, Mark,actor.; Carthew, Kirsten,film director.; Howard, Duane,1963-actor.; Jacobs, Devery,1993-actor.; Jerome, Sarah,actor.; Monterey Media Inc.,publisher.;
Devery Jacobs, Duane Howard, Mark Anderako, Sarah Jerome.Sixteen-year-old Native American 'city girl' Lia, is sent to spend the summer with her grandmother in a small community in Canada's breathtaking Northwest Territories. Desperate to return home she steals a boat and becomes lost in the vast wilderness where she is discovered by Alfred, a Gwich'in hunter. Reluctantly taking her under his wing, their unexpected friendship develops and both will be tested when Alfred is severely wounded in a bear attack and Lia fights to save their lives.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: R.DVD; Widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound, stereo.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bear attacks; Friendship; Teenage girls; Wilderness survival; Human-animal relationships; Indians of North America;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Embrace fearlessly the burning world : essays / by Lopez, Barry Holstun,1945-2020,author.; Solnit, Rebecca,writer of introduction.; Lopez, Barry Holstun,1945-2020.Essays.Selections.;
"This collection represents part of the enduring legacy of Barry Lopez, hailed as a 'national treasure' (Outside) and "one of our finest writers" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) when he died in December 2020. An ardent steward of the land, fearless traveler, and unrivaled observer of nature and culture in all its forms, Lopez lost much of the Oregon property where he had lived for over fifty years when it was consumed by wildfire, likely caused by climate change. Fortunately, some of his papers survived, including four never-before published pieces that are gathered here, along with essays written in the final years of his life; these essays appear now for the first time in book form. Written in his signature observant and vivid prose, these essays offer an autobiography in pieces that a reader can assemble while journeying with Lopez along his many roads. They unspool memories at once personal and political, including tender, sometimes painful stories from Lopez's childhood in New York City and California; reports from the field as he accompanies scientists on expeditions to study animals; travels to Antarctica and some of the most remote places on earth; and to life in his own backyard, adjacent to a wild, racing river. He reflects on those who taught him: the Indigenous elders and scientific mentors who sharpened his eye for the natural world--an eye that, as the reader comes to see, missed nothing. And with striking poignancy and searing candor, he confronts the challenges of his last years as he contends with the knowledge of his mortality, as well as with the dangers the Earth-and all of its people--are facing"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Essays.; Travel writing.; Personal narratives.; Lopez, Barry Holstun, 1945-2020; American essays.;
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