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The Fun Times Brigade / by Zier-Vogel, Lindsay,author.;
Amy is a new mother, navigating the fog of those bewildering early days and struggling with a role she feels ill-prepared for. It's the first time in a decade that she hasn't been living the busy life of an acclaimed children's musician, and her sense of self is unravelling. To make matters worse, her bandmates have seemingly abandoned her. In flashbacks, we see Amy's journey to success--her stumblings as a solo singer-songwriter and her eventual rise to fame as a member of the Fun Times Brigade. But as the novel progresses--and Amy grapples with a devastating loss--we come to understand how precarious definitions of artistic success can be. The Fun Times Brigade examines the enduring challenges of reconciling being an artist with being a mother. It is also a timely reflection on forgiveness and what it really means to have a good life in a world that demands we have--and be--it all, and asserts that amidst the chaos, we can find our way back to our genuine selves.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Grief; Identity (Psychology); Life change events; Mothers; Self-actualization (Psychology); Women singers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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A short history of nearly everything 2.0 / by Bryson, Bill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened in the history of the earth, from the Big Bang theory to the rise of civilization and beyond--revised to reflect the last two decades of scientific advancement.
Subjects: Science.;
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How to be a climate optimist : blueprints for a better world / by Turner, Chris,1973-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the National Business Book Award winner and GG finalist, a very different book about facing the climate crisis, and what awaits us on the other side. Chris Turner has reported from the places where the sustainable future first emerged--from green islands in Denmark and green office parks in southern India, to solar panel factories in California and idealistic intentional communities from Scotland to New Mexico. Here, he condenses the first quarter century of the global energy transition into bite-sized chunks of optimistic reflection and reportage, telling a story of a planet in peril and a global effort already beginning to save it. This is a book that moves past the despair and futile anger over ecological collapse and harnesses that passion toward the project of building a twenty-first century quality of life that surpasses the twentieth-century version in every way. How to Be a Climate Optimist overflows with optimism in a moment of great panic, upheaval and uncertainty over a world on fire."--
Subjects: Climate change mitigation.; Sustainability.; Sustainable living.;
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Bunker : building for the end times / by Garrett, Bradley L.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Since prehistory, bunkers have been built as protection from cataclysmic social and environmental forces, and as places of power and transformation. Today, the bunker has become the extreme expression of our greatest fears- from pandemics to climate change and nuclear war. And once you look, it doesn't take long to start seeing bunkers everywhere. In Bunker, acclaimed urban explorer and cultural geographer Bradley Garrett explores the global and rapidly growing movement of 'prepping' for social and environmental collapse, or 'Doomsday'. From the 'dread merchants' hustling safe spaces in the American mid-West to eco-fortresses in Thailand, from geoscrapers to armoured mobile bunkers, Bunker is a brilliant, original and never less than deeply disturbing story from the frontlines of the way we live now, an illuminating reflection on our age of disquiet and dread that brings it into new, sharp focus. The bunker, Garrett shows, is all around us, in malls, airports, gated communities, the vehicles we drive. Most of all, he shows, it's in our minds.
Subjects: Bunkers (Fortification); Survival;
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On the Hippie Trail : Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer / by Steves, Rick,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail. In the 1970s, the ultimate trip for any backpacker was the storied "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Kathmandu. A 23-year old Rick Steves made the trek, and like a travel writer in training, he documented everything along the way: jumping off a moving train, making friends in Tehran, getting lost in Lahore, getting high for the first time in Herat, battling leeches in Pokhara, and much more. The experience ignited his love of travel and forever broadened his perspective on the world. This book contains edited selections from Rick's journal and travel photos with a 45-years-later preface and postscript reflecting on how the journey changed his life. Stow away with Rick Steves on the adventure of a lifetime through Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. You know Rick Steves. Now discover the adventure that made him the travel writer he is today.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Travel writing.; Steves, Rick, 1955-;
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Love or die trying : how I lost it all, died, and came back for love / by Ramsay, Bob,1949-author.;
"A story of addiction and recovery, love and perseverance, and a reminder that it's never too late to start over. Bob Ramsay had it all--and lost it all, often. At forty, he lived in a drug treatment centre in Atlanta. Starting over back in Toronto, he began dating an older woman, a doctor named Jean Marmoreo, who had three angry kids of divorce. The chances of this relationship lasting were zero. But they married and created a very different "out there" life for themselves, climbing mountains, running marathons, and exploring the ends of the earth. Then one day Bob's heart stopped, and life got much worse after it was re-started. But once again, perseverance and love won over fate, and today, Bob turns connection into an art form, while Jean Marmoreo is a MAiD doctor--leading her patients across the thin veil between life and death. Love or Die Trying is a love story that unfolded against all odds and a reflection on a life anchored between a first death and the future."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Ramsay, Bob, 1949-; Marmoreo, Jean; Families.; Recovering addicts.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Metal gear solid Delta. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation,publisher.;
Game.An intense origin story betrayal and tactical espionage action. Become Naked Snake, a special operations solider tasked with sneaking into hostile environments, avoiding combat when possible, hiding the evidence when he does engage and infiltrating deep into enemy territory to complete his mission. The legendary story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music that made the original a sensation all return, evolved and more immersive than ever. This modern leap breathes new life into every cutscene, and rebuilds every corner of the world. With the updated battle damage system, the wear and tear of Snake's clothes, as well as bruises and bullet wounds on his body, reflected in real time. Snake's clothes can be mended by changing his outfit, but any injuries to his actual body will leave their mark permanently, telling a story of each player's unique journey through the game.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, violence, sexual themes).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; Optimized for Xbox Series X.
Subjects: Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Third person video games.; Role playing video games.; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Soldiers; Combat; Special forces (Military science); Infiltration (Military science); Metal gear solid Delta Snake eater (Game); Computer adventure games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Metal gear solid Delta. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment,publisher.;
Game.An intense origin story betrayal and tactical espionage action. Become Naked Snake, a special operations solider tasked with sneaking into hostile environments, avoiding combat when possible, hiding the evidence when he does engage and infiltrating deep into enemy territory to complete his mission. The legendary story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music that made the original a sensation all return, evolved and more immersive than ever. This modern leap breathes new life into every cutscene, and rebuilds every corner of the world. With the updated battle damage system, the wear and tear of Snake's clothes, as well as bruises and bullet wounds on his body, reflected in real time. Snake's clothes can be mended by changing his outfit, but any injuries to his actual body will leave their mark permanently, telling a story of each player's unique journey through the game.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, violence, sexual themes).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 85 GB storage required ; PS5 Pro enhanced ; Vibration function & trigger effect supported.
Subjects: Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Third person video games.; Role playing video games.; Sony video games.; Playstation 5 (Video game console); Video games.; Soldiers; Combat; Special forces (Military science); Infiltration (Military science); Metal gear solid Delta Snake eater (Game); Computer adventure games;
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Survival of the thickest : essays / by Buteau, Michelle,author.;
The stand-up comedian, actress, and host of the "Late Night Whenever" podcast shares an unapologetic collection of essays that reflect on her Caribbean heritage, her September 11 newsroom work, and her experiences with IVF, surrogacy, and motherhood.
Subjects: Essays.;
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Choose wonder over worry : move beyond fear and doubt to unlock your full potential / by Rae, Amber,author.;
Wonder is what we're born with. Worry is what we learn. Now is the time to return to wonder. Why do we hold back from pursuing what matters most? Why do we listen to the voice inside our head that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or talented enough? How can we move beyond the fear and doubt that prevents us from creating a life that reflects who we truly are? Choose wonder over worry is your official invitation to face your fears, navigate your discomfort, and rewrite the "worry myths” in your mind that keep you from being your best and truest self. Journey with inspirational speaker and artist Amber Rae as she connects you with your voice of worry and wonder, teaches you to listen to your emotions rather than silence them, and encourages you to seize your dreams. Through a thoughtful blend of vulnerability, soulfulness, and science, Amber Rae guides you in expressing the fullness of who you are and the gifts you're here to give. You don't have to be held back by Worry when Wonder awaits you every moment of every day. Worry or Wonder: which will you choose?
Subjects: Conduct of life.; Self-realization.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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