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Atalanta / by Saint, Jennifer,author.;
"From the beloved, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne, a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world's most famous band of heroes, the Argonauts. Princess, Warrior, Lover, Hero. When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing. Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance to fight in her name alongside the Argonauts, the fiercest band of warriors the world has ever seen, Atalanta seizes it. The Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece is filled with impossible challenges, but Atalanta proves herself equal to the men she fights alongside. As she is swept into a passionate affair, in defiance of Artemis's warning, she begins to question the goddess's true intentions. Can Atalanta carve out her own legendary place in a world of men, while staying true to her heart? Full of joy, passion, and adventure, Atalanta is the story of a woman who refuses to be contained. Jennifer Saint places Atalanta in the pantheon of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology, where she belongs"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Atalanta (Greek mythological character); Argonauts (Greek mythology); Man-woman relationships;
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Women of the pandemic : stories from the frontlines of COVID-19 / by McKeon, Lauren,author.;
"Throughout history, men have fought, lost, and led us through the world's defining crises. That all changed with COVID-19. In Canada, women's presence in the vanguard of the response to the pandemic has been notable. Women are our nurses, doctors, PSWs. Our cashiers, long-haulers, farmers, cooks. In Canada, women are leading the fast-paced search for a vaccine. They are leading our provinces and territories. At home, they are leading families through self-isolation, often bearing the responsibility for their physical and emotional health. They are figuring out what working from home looks like, and many of them are doing it while homeschooling their kids. Women crafted the blueprint for kindness during the pandemic, from sewing masks to kicking off international mutual-aid networks. And, perhaps not surprisingly, women have also suffered some of the biggest losses, bearing the brunt of our economic skydive. Through intimate portraits of Canadian women in diverse situations and fields, Women of the Pandemic is a gripping narrative record of the early months of COVID-19, a clear-eyed look at women's struggles, which highlights their creativity, perseverance, and resilience as they charted a new path forward during impossible times."--
Subjects: COVID-19 (Disease); Motherhood.; Mothers; Parenting.; Women employees; Women; Work and family.; Work-life balance.;
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Made in China : a prisoner, an SOS letter, and the hidden cost of America's cheap goods / by Pang, Amelia,1991-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."After an Oregon mother finds an SOS letter in a box of Halloween decorations, a story unfolds about the man who wrote it: a Chinese political prisoner, sentenced without trial to work grueling hours at a "reeducation" camp--manufacturing the products sold in our own big-box stores"--
Subjects: Costs, Industrial; Political prisoners; Work environment; Manufacturing industries;
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Which side are you on : a novel / by Wong, Ryan Lee,author.;
Twenty-one-year-old activist Reed, determined to devote himself to the Black Lives Matter movement, is challenged by his mother, once the leader of a Korean-Black coalition, to rethink his outrage, and along with it, what it means to be an organizer, a student, an ally, an American and a son.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Political fiction.; Novels.; Asian American men; Asian Americans; College students; Mothers and sons; Political activists;
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A single thread [sound recording] / by Chevalier, Tracy,author.; Woolgar, Fenella,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Fenella Woolgar.1932. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so many young men. Yet Violet cannot reconcile herself to a life spent caring for her grieving, embittered mother. After countless meals of boiled eggs and dry toast, she saves enough to move out of her mother's place and into the town of Winchester, home to one of England's grandest cathedrals. There, Violet is drawn into a society of broderers--women who embroider kneelers for the Cathedral, carrying on a centuries-long tradition of bringing comfort to worshippers. Violet finds support and community in the group, fulfillment in the work they create, and even a growing friendship with the vivacious Gilda. But when forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, Violet must fight to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Female friendship; Needleworkers; Women;
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Outta here / by Beddia, Lea,author.;
"Outta Here is the story of a lively and imaginative small-town teen living with a mom whose pain medication has led to addiction, leaving little money for basics--like food. Elise's best friend and her sympathetic teachers offer what help they can, but there's only so much they can do. Elise's situation suddenly turns dangerous when her mother invites a fellow addict into their lives. Elise has to find a way to get out--to get to college, pay for her education, and deal with her mother's lifestyle."--RL 5.2.013+.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Social problem fiction.; Novels.; Children of drug addicts; Drug addicts; Friendship; Mothers and daughters; Opioid abuse; Poverty; Children of drug addicts; Drug addicts; Friendship; Mothers and daughters; Opioid abuse; Poverty;
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The Summer sail / by Francis, Wendy,author.;
"A trio of college friends who reunite aboard a cruise ship experience an unforgettable vacation in this compelling novel from the author of The Summer of Good Intentions, which was hailed as "everything a summer read should be" by Elin Hilderbrand. Three college roommates are celebrating a twentieth wedding anniversary by taking a cruise to Bermuda. As the ship pulls away from the pier, everyone is looking forward to lounging by the pool, sipping sunset cocktails, and reminiscing. Abby, the mother hen of the group, will be celebrating her wedding anniversary in style, even as she and her husband keep a secret from the group. Ambitious career woman Caroline happily anticipates several stress-free days away from her magazine job with her boyfriend, Javier, who may or may not be finally inspired to propose. And single mom Lee (annoyingly gorgeous and irresistibly popular in college) hopes she'll win back the affections of her formerly sweet daughter Lacey, who after her first year in college, has inexplicably become a little bit of a monster. As the balmy pink shores of Bermuda come into view, tensions simmer, and old jealousies flare, sending the temperature from soothing to scorching in this engrossing tale of three best friends on a vacation they won't soon forget--but not for the reasons they expect"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Psychological fiction.; Female friendship; Female friendship; Jealousy;
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The quiet mother / by Arnaldur Indriðason,1961-author.; Roughton, Philip,translator.;
A lifetime of secrets. A murder that will expose the truth. A woman is found murdered in her Reykjavík home, her apartment ransacked. On her desk lies a note with retired detective Konrad's phone number. Days earlier, she had begged him to find the child she gave up nearly fifty years ago. But Konrad, reluctant to reopen old wounds, turned her away. Now, haunted by guilt, he vows to uncover the truth-for her and for himself. As Konrad digs into her tragic past, he is drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Each revelation points to a hidden life that connects her death to a decades-old murder-and to shadows from Konrad's own family history. The Quiet Mother is a masterful blend of human tragedy and relentless suspense, where every discovery comes at a cost. Arnaldur Indridason once again proves why he is the voice of Nordic Noir, delivering a harrowing tale of guilt and redemption.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Detectives; Ex-police officers; Murder;
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Gift of Fear. by Kohler, Jack,film director.; Dore, Katy,film director.; Antonetti, Isa,actor.; Johnson, Justin,actor.; Vallejo, Laura,actor.; Horse, Michael,actor.; MVD Entertainment Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Isa Antonetti, Justin Johnson Cortez, Laura Vallejo, Michael HorseOriginally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 2023.Mili watched in horror as her mother was murdered 11 years ago. Now 17, Mili's former gang kidnaps her girlfriend. Tribal cops and the FBI are on the case, but Mili waited for the authorities once…she won't wait this time.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Crime.; Action and adventure films.;
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The Booklover's Library A Novel [electronic resource] : by Martin, Madeline.aut; cloudLibrary;
“A must-read for booklovers.” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of books that bring them together, by the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London. In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job. She and her beloved daughter Olivia have always managed just fine on their own, but with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she’s left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots’ Booklover’s Library to take a chance on her with a job. When the threat of war in England becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbors and coworkers, and a renewed sense of purpose through the recommendations she provides to the library’s quirky regulars. But the job doesn’t come without its difficulties. Books are mysteriously misshelved and disappearing and the work at the lending library forces her to confront the memories of her late father and the bookstore they once owned together before a terrible accident. As the Blitz intensifies in Nottingham and Emma fights to reunite with her daughter, she must learn to depend on her community and the power of literature more than ever to find hope in the darkest of times.  General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Literary; Contemporary Women;
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