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Fat girls in black bodies : creating communities of our own / by Cox, Joy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Combatting fatphobia and racism to reclaim a space of belonging at the intersection of fat, Black, and female. into three sections--"belonging," "resistance," and "acceptance"--and informed by personal history, community stories, and deep research, Fat Girls in Black Bodies breaks down the myths, stereotypes, tropes, and outright lies we've been sold about race, body size, belonging, and health. Cox's razor-sharp cultural commentary exposes the racist roots of diet culture, healthism, and the ways we erroneously conflate body size with personal responsibility. She explores how to reclaim space and create belonging in a hostile world, pushing back against tired pressures of "going along just to get along," and dismantles the institutionally ingrained myths about race, size, gender, and worth that deny fat Black women their selfhood"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Cox, Joy.; African American women; African American women; African American women; Body image in women; Obesity in women; Overweight women; Obesity in women;
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How We Learn. by Pasupathi, Monisha,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Monisha PasupathiOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Shed some much-needed light on what's going on when you learn, and dispel some pervasive myths about an activity so central to your daily life. With Professor Monisha Pasupathi's 24-lecture course, HOW WE LEARN, you'll examine interesting theories about learning; explore the ways we master tasks such as speaking a new language, learning a musical instrument, or navigating through a new city.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Education.; Psychology.; Social sciences.; Instructional films.; Educational films.; Teachers.;
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Exodus [videorecording] : the real story / by Arts and Entertainment Network.; Lions Gate Films.;
History unlocks the truths and myths behind the world of epic heroes and villains. Examine the complex soul of the prophet Moses, who defeated the Pharaoh and the Egyptian army and led his people out of Egypt. See how Joshua's army infiltrated and destroyed Jericho from the inside out. Discover the stories of King Ramses II and such ancient marvels as the temple at Karnak and the rock temple at Abu Simbel.E.DVD, Widescreen & full screen presentions; 2.0 Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Moses (Biblical leader); Bible.; Documentary television programs.; Exodus, The.; Historical television programs.;
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The rule of 30 : a better way to save for retirement / by Vettese, Fred,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'The Rule of 30', personal finance expert Frederick Vettese shows how saving for retirement is a high priority, but it is not the only priority in life. It is time to dispense with old myths like just save 10% of your take-home pay". The truth is we should save differently throughout our pre-retirement years - and 'The Rule of 30' is a road map for doing so. Vettese lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Finance, Personal; Retirement income; Retirement;
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Lenny. by Fosse, Bob,film director.; Hoffman, Dustin,actor.; Miner, Jan,actor.; Perrine, Valerie,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dustin Hoffman, Jan Miner, Valerie PerrineOriginally produced by MGM in 1974.Dustin Hoffman brings controversial comedian Lenny Bruce to life in this powerful portrait of an artist who turns comedy and America on its ear with his often offensive humor. But life in the on the comedy circuit begins to take its toll on Bruce. The drugs and arrests for his subject matter wear heavily on him but don't stop him from pushing the envelope right to his tragic and myth-making end.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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Hercules. by Ratner, Brett,film director.; Johnson, Dwayne,actor.; McShane, Ian,actor.; Hurt, John,actor.; Fiennes, Joseph,actor.; Ferguson, Rebecca,actor.; Sewell, Rufus,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, John Hurt, Joseph Fiennes, Rebecca Ferguson, Rufus SewellOriginally produced by MGM in 2014.The most towering myth of all time meets up with the mission of a real man in this action-adventure thriller that reveals this symbol of courage as he’s never been seen before. Dwayne Johnson is Hercules who undertakes a campaign to end the bloody civil war in the land of Thrace and return the rightful king to his throne. But he will soon be pushed to his own incredible limits!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; War films.; Science fiction.; Mythology.; Action and adventure films.; Action films.; Fantasy films.;
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The real Trojan horse [videorecording] / by Fowlie, Tom,film director.; Sanders, Jay O.,1953-narrator.; Blink Films,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.; Thirteen Productions,production company.;
Narrated by Jay O. Sanders.The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most captivating stories in Greek mythology. Since the 19th-century discovery of the site of Troy, historians have searched for evidence of a real Trojan War, and the truth behind this world famous myth. Archaeological evidence is mounting that suggests a Trojan War did indeed happen. Scientists investigate the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.E.DVD; widescreen presentation ; Stereo.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Trojan War; Trojan horse (Greek mythology); Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.;
For private home use only.
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Unsettled : what climate science tells us, what it doesn't, and why it matters / by Koonin, Steven E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed.
Subjects: Informational works.; Climatic changes; Climatology; Global warming;
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Childfree by choice : the movement redefining family and creating a new age of independence / by Blackstone, Amy,author.; Blackstone, Lance,writer of afterword.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Dr. Amy Blackstone, childfree woman, co-creator of the blog "we're {not} having a baby," and nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice comes a definitive investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood: what it means for our society, economy, environment, perceived gender roles, and legacies, and how understanding and supporting all types of families can lead to positive outcomes for parents, non-parents, and children alike"--
Subjects: Childfree choice.;
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House of Odysseus / by North, Claire,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: ITHACA, ISBN 9780316422963. 'House of Odysseus' continues award-winning author Claire North's 'Penelope' trilogy, a fresh re-imagining that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. This time, the story is narrated by Aphrodite who watches and meddles as Penelope, Elektra, and Helen of Troy plot to keep a war from Ithaca's shores.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character); Penelope (Greek mythological character); Balance of power; Goddesses; Gods; Kings and rulers; Queens; Secrecy; Women;
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