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The heart of winter : a novel / by Evison, Jonathan,author.;
"From the author of Again and Again and Small World, a heartwarming novel about a married couple in their eighties, flashing back to tell the story of their lives across their courtship, marriage, children, and long-standing, opposites-attract love. Abe Winter and Ruth Warneke were never meant to be together -- at least if you ask Ruth. Yet their catastrophic blind date in college evolved into a seventy-year marriage and a life on a farm on Bainbridge Island with their hens and beloved Labrador Megs. Through the years, the Winters have fallen in and out of lockstep, and out of their haunting losses and guarded secrets, a dependable partnership has been forged. But when Ruth's loose tooth turns out to be something much more malicious, the beautiful, reliable life they've created together comes to a crisis. As Ruth struggles with her crumbling independence, Abe must learn how to take care of her while their three living children question his ability to look after his wife. And once again, the couple has to reconfigure how to be there for each other. In this big-hearted and profound portrait of a marriage, Jonathan Evison explores 70 years of big moments in subtle ways, elegantly braiding the Winters' turbulent history with their present-day battles, showing us how the oddly paired college kids became parents, fell apart and back together, and grew into the Abe and Ruth of today. Endlessly heartwarming and moving, Heart of Winter is a reminder that true love lives in small, everyday moments"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Married people; Older people;
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The People's Friend Special
Mode of access: Internet.
Subjects: Entertainment & TV;
© , DC Thomson Magazines
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How to find a four-leaf clover : what autism can teach us about difference, connection, and belonging / by Rodgers, Jodi,author.;
"In How to Find a Four-Leaf Clover, Jodi Rodgers shares inspiring, heartwarming stories from her years of experience as a teacher and counselor supporting autistic people. While acknowledging our differences, these stories invite us to expand our empathy and compassion for the neurodivergent people in our lives. Throughout, Jodi explores the powerful impact of embracing neurodiversity and forming meaningful connections with those around us"--
Subjects: Autism.; Autistic people.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Autistic adults : exploring the forgotten end of the spectrum / by Smeenk, Daniel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An accessible and comprehensive look at autistic adults, written with an aim towards understanding and empathy. Most research and writing about autism is focused on children, although most autistic people are adults. In this book, Daniel Smeenk addresses this gap by looking at how autistic adults present and how they see themselves and offers insights on autistic adults, from an autistic writer. He provides information and practical advice to inspire neurotypicals to a greater empathy and understanding of the autistic adults in their lives. Unlike most books on autism, Autistic Adults: Exploring the Forgotten End of the Spectrum explores the subject from multiple points of view. Daniel Smeenk examines autism research, self-advocacy communities and the fundamental differences between groups that want to help autistic people but disagree on how to do so. Thoroughly researched yet accessible, Smeenk takes an even-handed approach to current debates such as how funding should be spent and what kind of supports are most beneficial. He also addresses topics such as employment, lack of research on autistic adults and issues with public perception."--
Subjects: Autism.; Autistic people.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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National Indigenous Peoples Day / by Hudak, Heather C.,1975-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Describes the history of National Indigenous Peoples Day and how it is celebrated in Canada.LSC
Subjects: Holidays; Native peoples;
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National Indigenous Peoples Day / by Hudak, Heather C.,1975-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Describes the history of National Indigenous Peoples Day and how it is celebrated in Canada.LSC
Subjects: Holidays; Native peoples;
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The fifth season : creativity in the second half of life / by Nepo, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body wears down, Mark Nepo believes that there are many gifts to inhabit by aging. So much is gained and so much is shed along the way. As Mark began to reflect on the gifts and challenges of this process we're all immersed in, he realized, more than ever, that we are called to live a creative life as we age. We are led to what the Chinese call "the fifth season" -- that moment in late summer when the glare of the sun fades so that we can see clearly the true colors around us. The Fifth Season offers Mark's wise and gentle insights on growing older, helping readers identify the second half of life as a turning point, a time of integration and transformation that guides us in making sense of our experiences. All seasons lead to this season; all experiences lead to this understanding of experience. In truth, Mark writes, we each must face living and dying from the inside of the one life we are given. But we can share the journey, which is the purpose of this book, to be a companion in your effort to enter the fifth season of your life"--
Subjects: Aging.; Older people; Older people;
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Indigenous peoples in sports / by Nicks, Erin.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Examines the accomplishments of Canada's Indigenous Peoples in various sports.LSC
Subjects: Native peoples; Native athletes;
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The people of Sparks / by DuPrau, Jeanne.;
Having escaped to the Unknown Regions, Lina and the others seek help from the village people of Sparks.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Ember (Imaginary place); Civilization, Subterranean; Refugees; Culture conflict; Light; Villages;
© 2005, c2004., Random House,
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Enslaved people in Canada by Kentner, Julie.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. Discusses the history of slavery in North America, the lives of enslaved Indigenous and Black people, changing attitudes toward slavery in Canada and finally the law that made it illegal to enslave people. LSC
Subjects: Slavery. ; Slavery.;
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