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Hero of the empire : the Boer War, a daring escape and the making of Winston Churchill / by Millard, Candice,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; South African War, 1899-1902; South African War, 1899-1902;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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An abolitionist's handbook : 12 steps to changing yourself and the world / by Khan-Cullors, Patrisse,1984-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In An Abolitionist's Handbook, Cullors charts a framework for how everyday activists can effectively fight for an abolitionist present and future. Filled with relatable pedagogy on the history of abolition, a reimagining of what reparations look like for Black lives and real-life anecdotes from Cullors An Abolitionist's Handbook offers a bold, innovative, and humanistic approach to how to be a modern-day abolitionist. Cullors asks us to lead with love, fierce compassion, and precision. In An Abolitionist's Handbook readers will learn how to: - have courageous conversations - move away from reaction and towards response - take care of oneself while fighting for others - turn inter-community conflict into a transformative action - expand one's imagination, think creatively, and find the courage to experiment - make justice joyful - practice active forgiveness - make space for difficult feelings and honor mental health - practice non-harm and cultivate compassion - organize local and national governments to work towards abolition - move away from cancel culture An Abolitionist's Handbook is for those who are looking to reimagine a world where communities are treated with dignity, care and respect. It gives us permission to move away from cancel culture and into visioning change and healing"--
Subjects: Alternatives to imprisonment.; Prison abolition movements.; Prison-industrial complex.; Prisons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Traitors among us : a novel / by Skrypuch, Marsha Forchuk.;
Includes bibliographical references.After the end of World War II, Ukrainian sisters Krystia and Maria reunite in a displaced persons camp, where they are unjustly accused of collaboration with the Nazis and face interrogation by the Soviets for crimes they never committed.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Sisters; Refugees; World War, 1939-1945;
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When we were young & brave : a novel / by Gaynor, Hazel,author.;
Enduring privation when Japan declares war on England, a teacher at a British missionary school in China is sent to a distant internment camp, where she provides support and instruction to incarcerated children taken from their parents.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; British; Teacher-student relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Ash princess / by Sebastian, Laura.;
Held captive by the brutal Kaiser since age six when she witnessed her mother's murder, Theodosia, called Ash Princess, is now sixteen and prepared to reclaim the throne by any means necessary.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Princesses; Courts and courtiers; Kings and rulers; Prisoners;
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Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban / by Rowling, J. K.;
Harry Potter is a wizard in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The atmosphere at Hogwarts is tense. The sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school and Harry, Ron and Hermione soon discover why wizards live in fear of Azkaban.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Potter, Harry (Fictitious character); Wizards; Witches; Magic; Boarding schools;
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Italian Canadian internment in the Second World War / by Hickman, Pamela.; Smith Cavalluzzo, Jean.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108), discography, filmography, Internet addresses and index.Through historical photographs, documents and first-person narratives, this book offers an account of Italian Canadian internment in World War II. Includes links to video clips.LSC
Subjects: Italian Canadians; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Italian Canadians;
© c2012., J. Lorimer & Co.,
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Japanese Canadian internment in the Second World War / by Hickman, Pamela.; Fukawa, Masako,1940-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156), Internet addresses (p. 157) and index.LSC
Subjects: Japanese Canadians; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Japanese Canadians;
© c2011., James Lorimer and Co.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Clemency [videorecording] / by Chukwu, Chinonye,film director,screenwriter.; Woodard, Alfre,1953-actor.; Hodge, Aldis,actor.; Pierce, Wendell,actor.; O'Neill, Michael(Actor),actor.; Garrett, LaMonica,actor.; Branco, Eric,director of photography.; Housen, Phyllis,editor of moving image work.; Bostic, Kathryn,composer (expression); Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher,film distributor.;
Cinematography by Eric Branco ; edited by Phyllis Housen ; music by Kathryn Bostic.Alfre Woodard, Wendell Pierce, Aldis Hodge, Michael O'Neill, LaMonica Garrett, Richard Schiff, Vernee Watson, Danielle Brooks.A prison warden sees a series of executions put a strain on her marriage, career, and convictions.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Executions and executioners; Prison wardens;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The little captive / by Kristensen, Lise G.; Kristensen, Lise G.Blue door.;
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Subjects: Kristensen, Lise G.; Prisoners of war; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© 2014, c2012., Pan Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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