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We are not like them : a novel / by Pride, Christine,author.; Piazza, Jo,author.;
"Told from alternating perspectives, an evocative and riveting novel about the lifelong bond between two women, one Black and one white, whose friendship is indelibly altered by a tragic event-a powerful and poignant exploration of race in America today and its devastating impact on ordinary lives. Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten. As adults, they remain as close as sisters, though their lives have taken different directions. Jen married young, and after years of trying, is finally pregnant. Riley pursued her childhood dream of becoming a television journalist and is poised to become one of the first Black female anchors of the top news channel in their hometown of Philadelphia. But the deep bond they share is severely tested when Jen's husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. Six months pregnant, Jen is in freefall as her future, her husband's freedom, and her friendship with Riley are thrown into uncertainty. Covering this career-making story, Riley wrestles with the implications of this tragic incident for her Black community, her ambitions, and her relationship with her lifelong friend. Like Tayari Jones's An American Marriage and Jodi Picoult's Small Great Things, We Are Not Like Them explores complex questions of race and how they pervade and shape our most intimate spaces in a deeply divided world. But at its heart, it's a story of enduring friendship-a love that defies the odds even as it faces its most difficult challenges"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Interracial friendship; Police shootings; Race;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Remember when : the early years of stock car racing in Southern Ontario by Sharples, Rick;
Self-published history of the early years of stock car racing in Ontario, Canada.
Subjects: Local author.; Automobile racing; Automobiles, Racing; Ontario, Southern.;
© [2012?], Charles Printing Co :
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Number one Sam / by Pizzoli, Greg.;
"A competitive race-car driving dog learns that some things are more important than being number one"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Automobile racing; Competition (Psychology); Dogs; Friendship;
© c2014., Disney/Hyperion Books,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Runner 13 : a thriller / by McCulloch, Amy,1986-author.;
"It's the ultimate challenge: a multi-day, two-hundred-and-fifty-mile race across the Sahara, with only the supplies you can carry on your back. It's the race that Adrienne Wendell was born for. Years ago, Adri had to abandon her career as a star ultra-marathon runner in the wake of a scandal. She could cope with the threats to herself, but when her young son was endangered, she gave it all up. Now, at long last, she's ready to run again. She's running to win -- and to get some answers from the enigmatic, legendary race organizer. Because the past has begun to show up in the present, in troubling ways. It takes a while for Adri to realise that something is wrong. After all, in a fierce desert environment, the first dead body is too easy to explain away. But once the race begins, it becomes clear that there's a killer stalking the hot sand, and he's got Adri in his sights."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Long-distance running; Murder; Runners (Sports); Running races;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action / by Fidel, Kondwani,author.; Allen, Devin,writer of foreword.;
"What would happen if people started moving beyond the conversation and took action to combat racism? We are in an era where many Americans express the sentiment, "I thought we were past that," when a public demonstration of racism comes across their radar. Long before violence committed by police was routinely displayed on jumbotrons publicizing viral executions, the Black community has continually tasted the blood from having police boots in their mouths, ribs, and necks. The widespread circulation of racial injustices is the barefaced truth hunting us down, forcing us to confront the harsh reality -- we haven't made nearly as much racial progress as we thought. The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action will compel readers to focus on the degree in which they have previously, or are currently contributing to the racial inequalities in this country (knowingly or unknowingly), and ways they can become stronger in their activism. The antiracist is an explosive indictment on injustice, highlighted by Kondwani Fidel, a rising young literary talent, who offers a glimpse into not only the survival required of one born in a city like Baltimore, but how we can move forward to tackle violent murders, police brutality, and poverty. Throughout it all, he pursued his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore, while being deeply immersed in his community -- helping combat racism in schools by getting students to understand the importance of literacy and critical thinking. With his gift for storytelling, he measures the pulse of injustice, which is the heartbeat of this country"--
Subjects: Fidel, Kondwani.; Race discrimination; African Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The green team! / by Clauss, Lauren.; Doescher, Erik.; Granleese, Patrick.;
Corn and Peg run the Earth Day race, but keep stopping to help nature. Can they still win the race?Preschool-Grade 1.LSC
Subjects: Radio and television novels.; Pegasus (Greek mythology); Unicorns; Racing; Helping behavior;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Burnout. [electronic resource] : remastered. by Sony Computer Entertainment.; Electronic Arts (Firm);
Game.Welcome back to Paradise City! Make action your middle name as you rule the streets in Burnout™ Paradise Remastered. Tear up the town from hectic downtown avenues to wild mountain roads. Relive the high-octane stunts and wanton destruction of one of the greatest arcade-driving games ever! Burnout Paradise Remastered provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online. This remaster includes all DLC from the Year of Paradise, including the Big Surf Island update, meticulously recreated and ready to wreck in 4K on compatible the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. Burn rubber and shred metal across the open roads of Paradise City while discovering jumps, stunts, and shortcuts. Blaze your path to glory in unique events, using your knowledge of the city to find the fastest routes and get the drop on rivals. Wreck your friends online and collect their mugshots, or join forces to demolish hundreds of online challenges.ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (mild violence, mild suggestive themes).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-8 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 9 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Burnout paradise remastered (Game); Automobile racing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Monster trucks / by Gordon, Nick,author.; Drummond, David,narrator.;
Age 5 to 8.K-3450Accelerated Reader AR"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces monster trucks to young readers through leveled text and related photos."Includes bibliographical references (pages23) and index.Monster Trucks! -- Monster Parts -- Wild Tricks -- Glossary.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Readers (Publications); Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Monster trucks; Racing trucks; Stunt driving; VOX books.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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White socks only / by Coleman, Evelyn,1948-; Geter, Tyrone;
Grandma tells the story about her first trip alone into town during the days when segregation still existed in Mississippi.LSC
Subjects: African Americans; Race relations;
© 1996., Albert Whitman,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Maame / by George, Jessica,1994-author.;
"Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman. It's fair to say that Maddie's life in London is far from rewarding. With a mother who spends most of her time in Ghana (yet still somehow manages to be overbearing), Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson's. At work, her boss is a nightmare and Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer, she's ready to experience some important "firsts": She finds a flat share, says yes to after-work drinks, pushes for more recognition in her career, and throws herself into the bewildering world of internet dating. But it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family, and the perils--and rewards--of putting her heart on the line. Smart, funny, and deeply affecting, Jessica George's Maame deals with the themes of our time with humor and poignancy: from familial duty and racism, to female pleasure, the complexity of love, and the life-saving power of friendship. Most important, it explores what it feels like to be torn between two homes and cultures-and it celebrates finally being able to find where you belong"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Families; Race relations; Young women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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