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Girls need not apply : field notes from the Forces / by Thompson, Kelly S.,author.;
This inspiring, compelling debut memoir chronicles the experiences of a female captain serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, and her journey to make space for herself in a traditionally masculine world. Kelly S. Thompson lives in Trenton, ON.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Thompson, Kelly S.; Canada. Canadian Armed Forces; Canada. Canadian Armed Forces; Canada. Armed Forces; Canada. Armed Forces; Women and the military; Women soldiers;
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Punch me up to the gods : a memoir / by Broome, Brian,author.;
"A poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir in essays about blackness, masculinity, and addiction"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Broome, Brian.; African American authors; African American gay men;
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Dancing in A-Yard. by Dalle, Manuela,film director.; Under the Milky Way (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Under the Milky Way in 2023.In prisons ruled by toxic masculinity, dancing is an absolute taboo. But at Lancaster's A-Yard, near Los Angeles, a group of young men, willing to take a chance to be mocked in the yard, start a dance class led by French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. This class quickly becomes an intoxicating escape from their grim reality, so they decide to create a dance show. In this exceptional context, the inmates engage with overwhelming sincerity, evoking their childhood, gang life, the crimes, the prison, and their desire for transformation. Beyond damaged lives and a prison system on the edge of the abyss, DANCING IN A-YARD explores redemption and the capacity of human beings to reinvent themselves, when given a chance. And more importantly, how art and introspection can help see the light.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Dance.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Current affairs.; California.; Prisons.; Art therapy.; Modern dance.; Men's studies.; United States.; Masculinity.; Choreographers.; Performing arts.;
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Clay footed giants [graphic novel] / by McGuire, Mark,author.; Chevarier, Alain,author,illustrator.; also issued as:McGuire, Mark.Géants aux pieds d'argile.;
Set in Montréal, Clay Footed Giants is a tragicomic meditation on parenthood, masculinity, and violence. Being a parent is so much harder than Pat ever imagined. While his partner Ester is away on a work trip. Pat loses his temper and transforms into a grizzly bear of a father, scaring his children and compounding his guilt. His friend Mathieu's stay-at-home-dad parenting advice is of no help, and only emphasizes Mathieu's professional shortcomings. The two men soon realize their children are mirrors reflecting old wounds that might never heal. Meanwhile, an unexpected package arrives from Pat's Estranged father containing letters, photos and a mysterious medal from his time as a soldier in Vietnam, and it propels Pat's obsessive quest to understand his family's dark past. As Pat plunges deeper into h i s research, he and his family reach their breaking point. With help from Mathieu and Pat's mom, Pat digs down to the roots of their family's intergenerational trauma and learns how to heal himself in the process Growth is possible, but so is oblivion. Eventually, the light pours in.Rated Teen+.
Subjects: Domestic comics.; Graphic novels.; Psychological comics.; Estranged families; Families; Fatherhood; Fathers; Generational trauma; Interpersonal relations; Masculinity; Parenting; Stay-at-home fathers;
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Sea state / by Lasley, Tabitha,author.;
'Sea State' is a stunning and brutally honest memoir that shines a light on what happens when female desire conflicts with a culture of masculinity in crisis.
Subjects: Lasley, Tabitha; Lasley, Tabitha.; Offshore oil industry;
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Farewell My Concubine. by Kaige, Chen,film director.; You, Ge,actor.; Li, Gong,actor.; Cheung, Leslie,actor.; Fengyi, Zhang,actor.; Film Movement (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ge You, Gong Li, Leslie Cheung, Zhang FengyiOriginally produced by Film Movement in 1992.Cheng Dieyi (Leslie Cheung) and Duan Xiaolou (Zhang Fengyi) grow up enduring the harsh training of the Peking Opera Academy, where instructors regularly beat the students to instill in them the discipline needed to master the complex physical and vocal techniques of this ancient art. As the two boys mature, they develop complementary talents: Dieyi, with his fine, delicate features, assumes the female roles while Xiaolou plays masculine warlords. Their dramatic identities become real for Dieyi when he falls in love with Xiaolou, who fails to fully reciprocate his affections and marries a courtesan, Juxian (Gong Li), creating a dangerous, jealousy-filled romantic triangle.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Romance.; Queer cinema.; Historical drama.;
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Get the f*ck out your own way : a guide to letting go of the sh*t that's holding you back / by Harris, M J(Lifystyle and business influencer),author.;
"It ain't easy being grown-this life shit is hard. Hugely popular social media personality MJ Harris is the go-to person for over four million viewers across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, for hilarious, straightforward, raw advice about everything you need to know about getting your sh*t together in life-whether it's fixing your relationships, situationships, money or frenemies, MJ offers sage advice about how to get out of your own way. This book is a guide to getting rid of the emotional trash and trauma you've been sitting on for years. No one ever taught you how to properly handle the hurt and anger you've experienced in your past, so bet your ass Get The F*ck Out Your Own Way will. To change your life, what's gotta change is your mindset. If any of this sounds like you, this book is for you! Your relationships (or lack thereof) aren't fulfilling; You're alive but living an unfulfilled life; Your work life is in a rut and you can't find your way out of it; Your money just isn't where you want it to be; The toxic people in your family think you're somehow their permanent emotional punching bag; You're a "people pleaser" that has not yet learned how to effectively say no. MJ Harris tells it like it is in a book of no holds barred principles that will help you disrupt cycles of trauma and transform into a pillar of emotional wholeness. From boundary setting with family to fairness in romantic partnerships, MJ makes it abundantly clear that when your inner life flourishes, your outer well-being flows. Get The F*ck Out Your Own Way is the confidence booster you need to make better decisions and to set you on the right path for a satisfying, happy life once and for all"--
Subjects: Goal (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization.;
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The power of women : a doctor's journey of hope and healing / by Mukwege, Denis,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor, and noted human rights activist Dr. Denis Mukwege comes an inspiring clarion call-to-action to confront the scourge of sexual violence and better learn from women's resilience, strength, and power. At the heart of Dr. Mukwege's message will be the voices of the many women he has worked with over the years. Dr. Mukwege will use individual cases to reassure all survivors that, even if their psychological wounds may never fully heal, they can recover and thrive with the right care and support. Dr. Mukwege's dramatic personal story is interwoven throughout as he explores the bigger issues that have become a focus of his advocacy. He will seek to explain why sexual violence is so often overlooked during war, and how governments need to recognize and compensate victims. He will also stress the importance of breaking down the taboos surrounding assault, and the necessity of building a system that supports women who come forward. His words advocate for saying 'no' to indifference and he asks readers to reckon with the West's involvement in perpetuating sexual violence in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to confront the abuse taking place in their own communities. Sexual violence does not occur in a vacuum. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has raged for over 20 years and has claimed an estimated 5 million lives, is inseparable from Western patriarchy and economic colonization. And this cycle of violence and spoils is not limited to Congo. Dr. Mukwege's work has led him to South Korea, Latin America, the Middle East, and elsewhere in Africa, where he has found striking similarities in women's testimonies. The truth is, through the intricate ties of the global economy, we are all implicated in violence against women - whether it occurs amidst the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo or on college campuses in the West. And Dr. Mukwege's writing will address men as well, encouraging and guiding them to become allies in the fight against sexual abuse, in war and in peace. Building more inclusive, gender-balanced societies will require developing what he calls "positive masculinity" - a systemic change in male behavior and attitudes towards women. Dr. Mukwege hopes to inspire other men to speak out and join the struggle, rather than leaving women to fight the battle alone. He will also make the case, drawing from his experience and a wealth of research on the topic, that when women are involved as economic and political decision makers, all of society benefits. The Power of Women will illuminate the enduring strength of women in the face of violence and trauma, and give hope for the potential of individuals to turn the tide"--
Subjects: Mukwege, Denis.; Physicians; Rape victims; Resilience (Personality trait); Sexual abuse victims; Women and war; Women; Women;
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Marry me by sundown / by Lindsey, Johanna,author.;
"Summoned back to Philadelphia from the social whirl in London, Violet Mitchell never expected to find her brothers living on the edge of financial ruin while their father seeks new wealth in Montana's gold fields ... Morgan Callahan rode away from his family's cattle ranch to make his own fortune. Now as he finishes exploiting a mother lode of silver, a young woman claiming to be his late partner's daughter turns up wanting to be taken to her father's mine. Suspecting that the pretty schemer works for the mining outfit that is trying to steal his land, he has no qualms about snatching her and holding her at his camp where she can do no harm ... Determined to claim what rightfully belongs to her family, Violet summons up the courage, grit, and spunk to cope with the hazards and discomforts of an untamed land and the disturbingly masculine stranger who holds her fate in his hands. But an error of judgment brings down a hailstorm of calamity and danger that upends her plans and deepens her bond to a man who is not the brilliant match a lady wishes to make but could be all that a strong, passionate woman desires"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Heiresses; Inheritance and succession; Man-woman relationships; Silver miners; Silver mines and mining;
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Twelfth knight / by Follmuth, Alexene Farol,author.; based on (work):Shakespeare, William,1546-1616.Twelfth night.;
"Iola Reyes is annoyed. Her painstakingly crafted tabletop game campaign was shot down, her best friend is suggesting she try being more "likable," and her school's star running back Jack Orsino is the most lackadaisical Student Body President she's ever seen, which makes her job as VP that much harder. Vi's favorite escape from the world is the MMORPG Twelfth Knight, but online spaces aren't exactly kind to girls like her-girls who are extremely competent and have the swagger to prove it. So Vi creates a masculine alter ego, choosing to play as a knight named Cesario to create a safe haven for herself. But when a football injury leads Jack Orsino to the world of Twelfth Knight, Vi is alarmed to discover their online alter egos-Cesario and Duke Orsino-are surprisingly well-matched. As the long nights of game-play turn into discussions about life and love, Vi and Jack soon realize they've become more than just weapon-wielding characters in an online game. But Vi has been concealing her true identity from Jack, and Jack might just be falling for her offline."--014-up.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Bildungsromans.; School fiction.; Novels.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Avatars (Virtual reality); Computer games; Fantasy games; High school students; High schools; Interpersonal relations; Impersonation; Knights and knighthood; Student government; Video games; Women in video games; Avatars (Virtual reality); Computer games; High school students; High schools; Interpersonal relations; Impersonation; Knights and knighthood; Student government; Video games; Women in video games;
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