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A most extraordinary ride : space, politics, and the pursuit of a Canadian dream / by Garneau, Marc,author.;
"A captivating and inspiring memoir by Canada's first man in space. On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle and reaching a speed of 28,000 km/hour, he became the first Canadian to fly to outer space. That monumental achievement, now etched in Canadian history as one of our country's proudest moments, inspired a nation and ushered in a new era of space exploration for Canada. Twenty-four years later, Garneau made history yet again, becoming the first astronaut to be elected as a Member of Parliament. In between those two milestones in Garneau's unprecedented career, he was the first Canadian, and the first non-American, to serve as CAPCOM, the voice of Mission Control for the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle. In the years that followed his historic first voyage to space, Garneau returned to space two more times, becoming the first Canadian to log three trips into orbit, and lead the Canadian Space Agency through its most dynamic years. In the House of Commons, Garneau would ultimately serve in two cabinet posts as Minister of Transport and Minister of Foreign Affairs during some of the biggest events of the past decade: the onset of one of the worst pandemics in modern times; the arbitrary detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by China; the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban; and the death of 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents aboard Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752, shot down by a missile over Iran. It was no surprise, then, that when Marc Garneau announced his retirement after fourteen years in government, many Canadians lamented the loss of an upstanding parliamentarian who was not afraid to speak up for causes he believed in, even if that meant bucking his own party and its leader. In Making History: Space, Politics, and The Pursuit of a Canadian Dream, Garneau chronicles his once-improbable ascent from a mischievous teenager and rebellious military officer to a decorated astronaut and statesman who represented Canada on the world stage -- both on and off the planet. With candour and humour, Garneau describes the highs and lows of his life and career, including the awe he experienced first seeing the earth from space, the tragic loss of his first wife to mental illness and suicide, sailing across the Atlantic and back in a sailboat improbably called "the Pickle," and witnessing the tragedy of the doomed shuttle Challenger. Honest and illuminating, Making History is a rare journey into the early years of Canada's space program and an inside account of the joys and challenges of governing from one of Canada's most distinguished citizens"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Garneau, Marc.; Astronauts; Politicians;
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A Most Extraordinary Ride Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream [electronic resource] : by Garneau, Marc.aut; cloudLibrary;
A captivating and inspiring memoir by Canada's first man in space. On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle and reaching a speed of 28,000 km/hour, he became the first Canadian to fly to outer space. That monumental achievement, now etched in Canadian history as one of our country’s proudest moments, inspired a nation and ushered in a new era of space exploration for Canada. Twenty-four years later, Garneau made history yet again, becoming the first astronaut to be elected as a Member of Parliament. In between those two milestones in Garneau’s unprecedented career, he was the first Canadian, and the first non-American, to serve as CAPCOM, the voice of Mission Control for the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle. In the years that followed his historic first voyage to space, Garneau returned to space two more times, becoming the first Canadian to log three trips into orbit, and led the Canadian Space Agency through its most dynamic years. In the House of Commons, Garneau would ultimately serve in two cabinet posts as Minister of Transport and Minister of Foreign Affairs during some of the biggest events of the past decade: the onset of one of the worst pandemics in modern times; the arbitrary detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by China; the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban; and the death of 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents aboard Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752, shot down by Iran. It was no surprise, then, that when Marc Garneau announced his retirement after fourteen years in government, many Canadians lamented the loss of an upstanding parliamentarian who was not afraid to speak up for causes he believed in, even if that meant bucking his own party and its leader.  In A Most Extraordinary Ride: Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian Dream, Garneau chronicles his once-improbable ascent from a mischievous teenager and rebellious naval midshipman to a decorated astronaut and statesman who represented Canada on the world stage – both on and off the planet. With candour and humour, Garneau describes the highs and lows of his life and career, including the awe he experienced first seeing the earth from space, the tragic loss of his first wife to mental illness and suicide, sailing across the Atlantic and back in a sailboat called "the Pickle," and witnessing the tragedy of the doomed shuttle Challenger. Honest and illuminating, A Most Extraordinary Ride is a rare journey into the early years of Canada’s space program and an inside account of the joys and challenges of governing from one of Canada’s most distinguished citizens.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Aviation; Political;
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DCI Banks. [videorecording] / by Tompkinson, Stephen,1965-actor.; Catz, Caroline,actor.; Lowe, Andrea,1975-actor.; Quinn, Robert,television director.; Pickles, Craig,television director.; Brozel, Mark,television director.; British Broadcasting Corporation,broadcaster.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.,publisher.;
Stephen Tompkinson, Andrea Lowe, Caroline Catz.Some stories include: When a young man is found brutally murdered, Banks' instinct drags his team into a world of organized crime. The apparent suicide of a young girl drags Banks deeper into the dark world of 'untouchable' criminal Steve Richards. When a devoted husband and father goes missing, a ransom demand takes Banks and his team on a journey into the Chinese community.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Banks, Alan (Fictitious character); Police; Serial murderers; Serial murder investigation; Homicide investigation;
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Suspects. [videorecording] / by Ashitey, Clare-Hope,1987-actor.; Molony, Damien,actor.; Ripley, Fay,1966-actor.; Marquess, Paul,1964-creator.; Fairhurst, Darren,creator.; Hughes, Steve,creator.; Hardwick, John,television director.; Pickles, Craig,television director.; Walton, Fiona,television director.; Manley, Kara,television producer.; Newman Street,production company.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
Damien Molony, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Fay Ripley.In this unique police procedural drama, DS Jack Weston, DC Charlie Steele, and DI Martha Bellamy investigate a series of crimes in modern-day London. The nine episodes are unscripted, and the actors improvise all dialogue. From missing person's reports to murders and drug overdoses, this fascinating drama explores both the mysteries involved in police work and the relationships between the investigators.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereophonic.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Police; Criminal investigation;
For private home use only.
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Rugrats. [videorecording] / by Cartwright, Nancy,1959-voice actor.; Chase, Cheryl,voice actor.; Daily, E. G.,voice actor.; Soucie, Kath,voice actor.; Nickelodeon (Television network),broadcaster,production company.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Nancy Cartwright, Elizabeth Daily, Kath Soucie, Cheryl Chase, Cree Summer, Tommy Dewey, Natalie Morales, Tony Hale, Michael McKean, Nicole Byer, Omar Benson Miller, Anna Chlumsky, Timothy Simons.Hang on to your diapies, babies, as more awesome and imaginative adventures abound in Season 2 of Rugrats! The Pickles' are expecting a new baby and Tommy learns how to be a Finster so he can live at Chuckie's house when his new sibling arrives. Next, Chuckie enlists a gigantic Tommy to help rescue Reptar from the evil Princess Angelica. Then, when Spike returns from dog school, the babies need to remind him who he really is. Susie and Angelica try to escalate the budding romance between Chas and Kira so that Kimi will be around more often plus so much more in this 3-disc set!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Television comedies.; Animated television programs.; Television programs.; Friendship; Infants; Rugrats (Fictitious characters);
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The Pioneer Woman cooks dinner's ready! : 112 fast and fabulous recipes for slightly impatient home cooks / by Drummond, Ree,author.;
In The Pioneer Woman Cooks-Dinner's Ready! you'll find lots of new dishes to fit your schedule, whether you're in a hurry to get supper made or simply want to get out of the kitchen quicker to spend time doing other things you enjoy (even if that's curling up in front of the TV for the night)! Every occasion is covered, from hosting company, with Mom's Seafood Casserole from the '70s and Pork Marsala with Mushrooms, to pizza night, with classic Cast-Iron Hamburger Pizza and gorgeous Rainbow Pizza, to teenager-friendly fun food like Pretzel Dogs and Pickle Chicken Bites. You'll also enjoy tasty new pasta dishes, chicken dinners, and fuss-free sides like Crispy Parmesan Potatoes and Pimento Cheese Grits, as well as delicious desserts like Blackberry Lime Whip and Chuckwagon Brownies. As a delicious bonus, there's a whole chapter of easy-to-make Fridge Grabs-from Refrigerator Pickles to Garlic Confit-that are great to have on hand for adding even more flavor and zip to the recipes!
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Dinners and dining.; Quick and easy cooking.;
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Suspects. [videorecording] / by Ashitey, Clare-Hope,1987-actor.; Hardwick, John,film director.; Molony, Damien,actor.; Pickles, Craig,film director.; Ripley, Fay,1966-actor.; Acorn Media (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Fay Ripley, Damien Molony, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Christian Brassington, Arpit Chaudhary, Lee Nicholas Harris, Phoenix James, Vauxhall Jermaine, Martyn Mayger, Richard Banks, Chris Martin Hill, Morris Minelli, Stephen McDade, Lenora Crichlow, Perry Fitzpatrick.Originally broadcast on television in 2015.Detectives Martha Bellamy (Fay Ripley, Cold Feet), Jack Weston (Damien Molony, Being Human), and Charlie Steele (Clare-Hope Ashitey, Children of Men) are back to solve a series of all-new mysteries in contemporary London. From an arson attack that leaves a teenager fighting for his life to a copycat murder that could be the work of a serial killer, Martha and her team work tirelessly to expose the truth behind each crime.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television cop shows.; Criminal investigation; Detectives; Murder;
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The Area 51 files / by Buxbaum, Julie.; Naidu, Lavanya.;
When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she never imagines she'll end up in Area 51, a top-secret military base. Sky feels like she's landed in a whole new world, even though she hasn't left the planet. Because guess what? Area 51 is full of aliens. Lots and lots of aliens. But something even stranger is happening in Area 51--aliens are going missing. Where could they be? How come everyone thinks sky and her uncle are involved in their disappearance? And why are there eyeballs in the macaroni and cheese at Area 51 Middle School? Sky must team up with her pizza-obsessed pet hedgehog, Spike, her otherworldly next-door neighbor, Elvis, and his fluffy pup, Pickles, to solve the case!LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Science fiction.; Extraterrestrial beings; Schools; Missing persons;
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Joy of cooking / by Rombauer, Irma S.,1877-1962,author.; Becker, Ethan,1945-author.; Becker, John,author.; Becker, Marion Rombauer,author.; Brones, Anna,illustrator.; Norton, John,illustrator.; Scott, Megan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1077-1080) and index.The 2019 edition of the iconic 'Joy of Cooking' is fully updated with 600 new, exciting, and fresh recipes and expertly researched reference material. This edition includes a large selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free recipes, expanded coverage of new ingredients and cooking techniques, and new illustrations.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, American.;
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Farmhouse vegetables : a vegetable-forward cookbook / by Smith, Michael,1966 October 13-author.;
"From vegetable-forward dishes to full vegetarian meals, eating plants is more than just good for us. We thrive when we eat more vegetables! Inspired by the bounty of his culinary farm, chef Michael Smith shares everything that he has learned about vegetable cookery--ideas, techniques, and recipes--in this stunning cookbook so you can develop your own vegetable cooking style that suites your lifestyle. Whether leaning into eating more vegetables, going meat-free a few days a week, or vegetarian, you'll find unique and flavour-packed recipes where vegetables are always the star. Farmhouse Vegetables features a wide array of unique and approachable recipes, and simple pantry staples, to easily boost your cooking to include more veg from mains, sides, and even drinks and desserts including: Kabocha Squash and Ancho Cider Broth with sage pumpkin seed goat cheese pesto, and spicy roasted chickpeas; Lentil Soup with pea and mint fritters, and lentil sprouts; Soba Noodle Bowl with golden tofu, garden peas, cinnamon basil, and miso carrot broth; Whole Roasted Turnip with cranberry rosemary chutney; Basil Ratatouille and Swiss Chard Wraps with tomato marigold salsa; Potato-Crusted Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes with arugula dill salad and maritime mustard pickles; Potato, Leek, Mushroom, and Chicken Skillet Stew Ice Cream Sandwiches with carrot cake cookies and parsnip ice cream. Through mouthwatering recipes, inspiring essays, and gorgeous food and landscape photography, Michael shares his journey farming, cooking, and the versality and deliciousness of vegetables. You'll find lots of ways to continue enjoying meat (or not) on your terms while making vegetables (and lots of fruits) your first choice in the kitchen."--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Vegetables); Vegetarian cooking.;
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