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We measure the earth with our bodies : a novel / by Lama, Tsering Yangzom,author.;
"A compelling and profound debut novel about a Tibetan family's journey through exile. In the wake of China's 1959 invasion of Tibet, Lhamo and her younger sister, Tenkyi, arrive at a refugee camp in Nepal. They survived the dangerous journey across the Himalayas, but their parents did not. As Lhamo--haunted by the loss of her homeland and her mother, a village oracle--tries to rebuild a life amid a shattered community, hope arrives in the form of a young man named Samphel, whose uncle brings with him an ancient statue of the Nameless Saint--a relic known to vanish and reappear in times of need. Decades later, the sisters are separated, and Tenkyi is living with Lhamo's daughter, Dolma, in Toronto. While Tenkyi works as a cleaner and struggles with traumatic memories, Dolma vies for a place as a scholar of Tibet Studies. But when Dolma comes across the Nameless Saint in a collector's vault, she must decide what she is willing to do for her community, even if it means risking her dreams. Breathtaking in its scope and powerful in its intimacy, We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies is a gorgeously written meditation on colonization, displacement, and the lengths we'll go to remain connected to our families and ancestral lands. Told through the lives of four people over fifty years, this novel provides a nuanced, moving portrait of the little-known world of Tibetan exiles"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Exiles; Life change events; Refugees; Relics; Sisters; Tibetans; Women, Tibetan;
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Death of a master chef / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; Romanelli, Jamie Searle,translator.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonische Spezialitäten.English.;
"Jean-Luc Bannalec's internationally bestselling series starring Commissaire Georges Dupin returns with Death of a Master Chef. Commissaire Georges Dupin is certain these first beautiful summer days in June would be perfect for a fun trip to Saint-Malo. In a region known as the culinary heart of Brittany, the paradoxical city is known for being a uniquely Breton, yet un-Breton, place. Their cuisine's moto is voyages et aventures. Travel and adventure. Dupin would love to explore the internationally renowned cuisine one bite at a time. But to his chagrin, Dupin is there instead to attend a police seminar dedicated to closer collaboration between the Breton départements. To prepare himself for what's to come while in Saint-Malo, Dupin wanders through the halls of a local market-stopping to sample its wares as he goes-while admiring its aromatic orchestra. But Dupin's morning is derailed when there's a murder at a nearby stall. He quickly realizes this case is unlike any he's worked on before. The police know the victim: Blanche Trouin, a grand chef of the region. They know the perpetrator: Lucille Trouin, Blanche's sister and fellow successful chef in the area. The two had a well-known and public feud. After a bit of searching, Lucille is even in custody. The only thing they're missing is the motive. And Lucille refuses to talk. Saint-Malo doesn't want any help from the visiting commissaires. Even Dupin's assistant, Nolwenn, is telling him to stay out of it. But Dupin, along with a few of his Breton colleagues, can't help but begin an investigation into why a chef killed her sister in the middle of a crowded market"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Police; Women cooks;
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Death in Paradise: S8. by BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Detective Jack Mooney is starting to get to know the people and places of Saint Marie. But there's little time for sightseeing, as there are some fiendishly clever murders to solve. From a local radio DJ murdered while live on air to a zookeeper killed by a poisonous dart, Jack and his team have their work cut out. Energetic officer Ruby Patterson - the commissioner's niece - is a new face on the team. Jack must lead them through personal ups and downs while using his unconventional methods to catch the killers; these are some of their most challenging cases yet.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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Death in paradise. [videorecording] / by Bourgine, Elisabeth,actor.; Hanley, Joanna,television producer.; John-Jules, Danny,actor.; Little, Ralf,1981-actor.; Thorogood, Robert,creator.; Warrington, Don,actor.; British Broadcasting Company,broadcaster.; BBC Studios,publisher.; Red Planet Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Elizabeth Bourgine, Danny John-jules, Don Warrington, Ralf Little, Josephine Jobert, Tahj Miles, Shantol Jackson, Ginny Holder, Danny John Jules.There's a stranger in paradise a new detective with a dazzling assortment of outlandish puzzles to solve. Don Gilet joins the sun-soaked crime drama as DI Wilson, a detective with a very personal reason for being on Saint Marie but a serious lack of interpersonal skills. His sleuthing is quickly put to the test though in the case of the three Santa Clauses found dead under almost impossible circumstances, a murder on a zipline and a "rum" case of poisoning. But Wilson also has a mystery of his own to solve -one that's very close to home.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Television programs.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television cop shows.; Television crime shows.; Criminal investigation; Murder; Police; Man-woman relationships;
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Death in paradise. [videorecording] / by Bakare, Tobi,actor.; Bourgine, Elisabeth,actor.; Francas, Yvonne,television producer.; Hill, Polly,film producer.; Jobert, Josephine,actor.; John-Jules, Danny,actor.; Marshall, Kris,1974-actor.; Martins, Sara,1977-actor.; Thorogood, Robert,creator.; Warrington, Don,actor.; BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.,production company.; British Broadcasting Corporation.Television Service,production company,broadcaster.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.; Red Planet Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Danny John-Jules, Elizabeth Bourgine, Sara Martins, Kris Marshall, Josephine Jobert, Tobi Bakare.Jack Mooney is starting to settle in the sun-soaked island of Saint-Marie, and he has some impossible mysteries to solve. A champion poker player, apparently poisoned at the table in front of an astonished audience. A novelist, murdered in a plot more surprising than anything he's ever written. And a spiritual leader, strangled at a time when all the suspects were each other's alibis. Jack's laconic style belies a sharp mind and relentless determination. He's a brilliant detective, and he'll need all his instinctive genius to solve these perplexing murders.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Television cop shows.; Television crime shows.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Criminal investigation; Culture shock; Murder; Police;
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A history of the world in 500 walks / by Baxter, Sarah.;
"From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Walking; Hiking; Trails; Historic sites; World history.;
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Death in Paradise: S10. by Warrington, Don,actor.; Bourgine, Elizabeth,actor.; Jobert, Josephine,actor.; Little, Ralf,actor.; Miles, Tahj,actor.; Bakare, Tobi,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Don Warrington, Elizabeth Bourgine, Josephine Jobert, Ralf Little, Tahj Miles, Tobi BakareOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.DI Neville Parker and his team solve a series of murders on the island of Saint Marie. There are also some big surprises in store – starting with the shock return of DS Florence Cassell. Can Florence help Neville embrace life on the island? New characters turn up on shore – including 18-year-old petty criminal Marlon Pryce, who quickly stirs up trouble. The arrival of twins is the least of JP’s challenges as Marlon, and work, tests him to his limits. Meanwhile, Selwyn finds himself in the firing line and Catherine faces grave danger following the death of a friend.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets : a novel / by Noblin, Annie England,author.;
When Maeve Stephens learns that her birth mother has left her a house in Timber Creek, Washington, she packs up to discover the truth about her past. But theres an undercurrent of something that doesnt sit right with Maeve. Whats the secret that her mother had hidden? If Maeve is going to make Timber Creek her home, she must figure out where she fits in and unravel the truth about her past. But is she ready to be adopted again - this time, by an entire town?
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Adoption; Inheritance and succession;
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Death in paradise. [videorecording] / by Thorogood, Robert,screenwriter.; Winstone, Simon,screenwriter.; Higgins, Tom,screenwriter.; Signy, Richard,television director.; O'Neill, David Michael,1961-television director.; Murphy, Paul,television director.; Fainaru, Dana,television director.; Martins, Sara,1977-actor.; Marshall, Kris,1974-actor.; John-Jules, Danny,actor.; Jobert, Josephine,actor.; Clarkes, Sharon D,actor.; Red Planet Pictures (Firm),production company.; BBC Video (Firm),publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Sara Martins, Kris Marshall, Danny John-Jules, Josephine Jobert, Sharon D. Clarke, Don Gilet.Having now settled into life on the idyllic sun drenched island of Saint Marie, bumbling detective Humphrey Goodman continues to both frustrate and impress his colleagues with his inimitable style of investigation. From a ghostly stabbing during a seance to the confounding drowning of a bride-to-be at her hen party, Humphrey's brilliant puzzle-solving mind is pushed to the limits as he is called upon to crack a whole host of cases. He may be as forgetful, accident-prone and clumsy as ever, but his instinct for working out who the killer is hasn't diminished.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, NTSC region 1, anamorphic widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital stereophonic.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Murder; Police;
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I walk between the raindrops : stories / by Boyle, T. Coraghessan,author.;
In the title story of Walk Between the Raindrops, a woman sits down next to a man at a bar and claims she has ESP. In "Thirteen Days," passengers on a cruise line are quarantined, to horrifying and hilarious effect. And "Hyena" begins simply: "That was the day the hyena came for him, and never mind that there were no hyenas in the South of France, and especially not in Pont-Saint-Esprit--it was there and it came for him." A virtuoso of the short form, T.C. Boyle returns with an inventive, uproarious, and masterfully told collection of short stories characterized by biting satire, resonant wit, and a boundless, irrepressible imagination.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Short stories.;
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