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Exordia / by Dickinson, Seth,author.;
"Anna Sinjari -- refugee, survivor of genocide, disaffected office worker -- has a close encounter that reveals universe-threatening stakes. Enter Ssrin, a many-headed serpent alien who is on the run from her own past. Ssrin and Anna are inexorably, dangerously drawn to each other ... While humanity reels from disaster, Anna must join a small team of civilians, soldiers, and scientists to investigate a mysterious broadcast and unknowable horror. If they can manage to face their own demons, they just might save the world"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Genocide; Human-alien encounters;
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Living beyond your feelings : controlling emotions so they don't control you / by Meyer, Joyce,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references."A comprehensive guide to the range of emotions that we feel every day and shows how to manage them--instead of letting them manage you"--Provided by the publisher.
Subjects: Christian women; Emotions;
© c2011., FaithWords,
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The fame game : an insider's playbook for earning your 15 minutes / by Hervey, Ramon,II,1950-author.;
In 'The Fame Game', legendary Hollywood entertainment manager and publicist Ramon Hervey II shares insightful tales of his remarkable four-decade career plotting and overseeing fame, success, crisis and spinning for seminal talents at the top of their game, from Little Richard, Bette Midler, and the Bee Gees, to Aaliyah, Rick James, and Vanessa Williams. This is a juicy and addictive retrospective that also traces the origins of fame and how social media is changing the rules.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Hervey, Ramon, II, 1950-; Music trade; Music trade; Promoters; Public relations.;
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The woman left behind : a novel / by Howard, Linda,1950-;
Jina Modell definitely doesn't feel like a "Babe," especially when she's working with the gruff, no-nonsense Levi Butcher, team leader for the GO-Team. When the Syrian base where she's stationed is attacked, Jina manages to escape. Levi would never willingly leave a soldier behind, especially a brave woman whose sweet voice haunts his every thought. Once he discovers Jina is alive, the tenacious warrior will walk into fire to save this intriguing woman who has captured his heart.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Political fiction.; Soldiers; Paramilitary forces; Drone aircraft; Man-woman relationships;
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Social media survival guide / by Bathie, Holly.; Jeffries, Stephanie.; Merritt, Richard(Illustrator); Sutton, Kate.; Hammond, Fitz.; Brooks, Felicity.;
Managing life, relationships and mental health on any social media platform. Empower your kids to stay safe online with this fun, comprehensive guide for kids. Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, the Social Media Survival Guide answers questions about all aspects of social media -- the good and the bad -- making it a must-have tool for young people (and parents) to help navigate the online world safely and confidently and learn the best approaches to taking care of themselves.
Subjects: Social media; Internet;
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Dead Like Me: S2. by Blue, Callum,actor.; Stevenson, Cynthia,actor.; Muth, Ellen,actor.; Guy, Jasmine,actor.; Harris, Laura,actor.; Patinkin, Mandy,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Callum Blue, Cynthia Stevenson, Ellen Muth, Jasmine Guy, Laura Harris, Mandy PatinkinOriginally produced by MGM in 2004.After more than a year as a grim reaper, George (Ellen Muth) has realized that being a teenager in the afterlife is as complex as in real life. There are still unrequited crushes, agonizing dilemmas and the occasional bad attitude. Along with her kooky "co-reapers" Mason (Callum Blue), Daisy (Laura Harris), Roxy (Jasmine Guy) and Rube (Mandy Patinkin), George struggles to collect souls while managing her own awkward development into an adult reaper!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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The forgotten frontier [graphic novel] / by Jones, Tristan,author.; Bumbulut, Alexander,illustrator.;
The Western Frontier is arguably one of the most widely misrepresented histories, rife with inaccuracies and stereotypes. Author Tristan Jones reimagines a historical retelling of the Frontier through the lens of Truth and Reconciliation. With a focus on the historically missing Indigenous narrative, Jones manages the enormous feat of creating a link to the past while imagining a path forward for the future. Lavishly illustrated by master sequential artist Alexander Bumbulut, this new title is poised to revolutionize the graphic novel medium.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Historical comics.; Western comics.; Apache women; Gunfights; Outlaws; Sheriffs; Small cities;
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Front desk / by Yang, Kelly.;
Includes bibliographical references.Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason.LSC
Subjects: Immigrant families; Immigrants; Chinese; Motels; Exploitation; Self-confidence; Friendship;
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Thicker than water : a memoir / by Washington, Kerry,1977-author.;
"In Thicker than Water, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds--as an artist, an advocate, an entrepreneur, a mother, a daughter, a wife, a Black woman. Chronicling her upbringing and life's journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her career and crossed the threshold into stardom and political advocacy, ultimately discovering her truest self and with it a deeper sense of belonging"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Washington, Kerry, 1977-; Actresses;
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The magic of meditation : stories and practices to develop gratitude and empathy with your child / by Champeaux-Cunin, Marie-Christine,author.; Butet, Dominique,author.; Chödzin, Sherab,translator.; Ricard, Matthieu,writer of foreword.; translation of:Champeaux-Cunin, Marie-Christine.Méditation pour les enfants.;
Includes bibliographical references."This mindfulness meditation primer is really two books in one. The first is a guide for parents to the basics and benefits of meditation for children in terms of health, managing emotions, and promoting success in school. The second is a concise practice program for children, featuring Yupsi, the magical dragon. The tales of Yupsi, which are infused with a sense of adventure as well as compassion and empathy, provide a fun and engaging entree to the practice"--
Subjects: Meditation for children; Meditation.;
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