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Why read : selected writings 2001-2021 / by Self, Will,author.;
"From the Booker-shortlisted author of Umbrella, a world-girdling collection of writings inspired by a life lived in and for literature. From one of the most unusual and distinctive writers working today, dubbed "the most daring and delightful novelist of his generation" by The Guardian, Will Self's Why Read is a cornucopia of thoughtful and brilliantly witty essays on writing and literature. Self takes us with him: from the foibles of his typewriter repairman to the irradiated exclusion zone of Chernobyl, to the Australian outback, and to literary forms past and future. With his characteristic intellectual brio, Self aims his inimitable eye at titans of literature like Woolf, Kafka, Orwell, and Conrad. He writes movingly on W. G. Sebald's childhood in Germany and provocatively describes the elevation of William S. Burroughs's Junky from shocking pulp novel to beloved cult classic. Self also expands on his regular column in Literary Hub to ask readers how, what, and ultimately why we should read in an ever-changing world. Whether he is writing on the rise of the bookshelf as an item of furniture in the nineteenth century or on the impossibility of Googling his own name in a world lived online, Self's trademark intoxicating prose and mordant, energetic humor infuse every piece. A book that examines how the human stream of consciousness flows into and out of literature, Why Read will satisfy both old and new readers of this icon of contemporary literature"--
Subjects: Essays.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The candida cure : the 90-day program to balance your gut, beat candida, and restore vibrant health / by Boroch, Ann,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Foreword by David Pearlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain, Wellness authority Ann Boroch's cult-classic health book, now revised and updated with a quick start cleanse, easy recipes, and more. It's not news that Americans are sicker than ever. Seventy million of us suffer from digestive problems like acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or gastro esophageal reflex disorder (GERD). Another forty million have been diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression and a staggering fifty million Americans live with an autoimmune disease. But what is newsworthy is that all of these conditions share a common thread you've probably never heard of: candida. "Candida" is the term for a group of yeast organisms that have lived in our digestive tract for millennia, in harmony with the other thousands of bacteria, viruses, and archaea that make up our microbiome. But due to poor diets, processed foods, overuse of antibiotics, environmental toxins, and increased stress, our microbiome has been under steady and constant attack for decades. Yeast are of a heartier stock than bacterial microbes, and as bacteria die off, yeast begins to overgrow in the digestive tract, a condition known as candidiasis. Mild and moderate cases of candidiasis present with fatigue, IBS, eczema, depression, brain fog, migraines, and weight gain. Severe cases allow the afflicted to develop autoimmune disease (such as Multiple Sclerosis), cancer, and Alzheimer's. Ann Boroch's self-published book, The Candida Cure, has been the #1 resource in candida treatment since 2008. Her program--which she used to heal herself from a life-threatening autoimmune disorder--has stood the test of time, and has become a life-changing resource for more than 65,000 people. Now, in this revised edition, Ann offers her readers even more tools, with updated information and case histories, a quick start cleanse, and all-new recipes and eating plans"--
Subjects: Candidiasis; Candidiasis; Candidiasis.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bride for a day / by Brown, Carolyn,1948-;
"Cassie O'Malley is on the run. In a few months her inheritance will kick in. Until then, she just needs a job and a place to stay under the radar. But when Cassie gets off the bus in north Texas and runs smack into the town sheriff, she quickly does the first thing she can think of--approach the handsome stranger in the café and pretend to be a couple. Luckily, the sheriff believes it and the man surprisingly plays along--all the way up to the courthouse, where the officer insists on escorting them to get married. Her new husband Ted assures her that his Uncle Ash, a lawyer, will get the whole thing straightened out. But as his family welcomes her with full hearts, she begins to wonder if she'll be able to say goodbye to Ted, or to the first loving family she's known in her life"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Families;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Beneath the surface : a teen's guide to reaching out when you or your friend is in crisis / by Hugstad, Kristi,author.; Guerra, Nancy,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Strategies for managing teenage depression and preventing suicide among teens; also covers related issues such as self-esteem, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, bullying, and substance abuse; includes helpful testimonials from teens who have suffered depression and recovered."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Teenagers; Self-esteem;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dr. Color Monster and the emotions toolkit / by Llenas, Anna,1977-; Izquierdo, Ana.;
"The Color Monster uses his emotions toolkit to help the reader learn to regulate emotions through many different self-soothing, therapeutic techniques"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Emotions; Emotions in children;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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More than just a pretty face / by Masood, Syed M.;
"When self-proclaimed 'not very bright' nineteen-year-old Danyal Jilani is chosen for a prestigious academic contest, he hopes to impress a potential arranged marriage match, only to begin falling for the girl helping him study instead"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Pakistani Americans; Muslims; Interpersonal relations; Arranged marriage; Preparatory schools; Schools;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Toronto street art strolls : a neighbourhood guide to murals, graffiti & public art / by Prézeau, Nathalie,1960-; Pépin, Johanne.;
"This is a Toronto walking guide, full colour, with self-guided neighbourhood maps and photos focusing on Toronto street art, graffiti alleys, murals and public art, with a bonus section on Toronto outdoor artsy events and out-of-town getaways involving outdoor art"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Street art; Street art; Walking;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Auntie Uncle : drag queen hero / by Royce, Ellie.; Chambers, Hannah.;
"Told from the perspective of their adoring nephew, Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is the story of a courageous drag queen who saves the day, and brings two communities together. The young narrator thinks it's awesome that his Uncle and his Auntie are the same person. Uncle Leo is an accountant, and is great at helping with math homework. Auntie Lotta is a fabulous performer, and loves to sing and dance with her nephew. One day Lotta's family comes to watch her perform at the local Pride parade. Suddenly, a dog breaks free of its leash and nearly causes a float-crash, but Lotta springs into action just in time to save the dog and the parade. The mayor wants to give her a medal for courage and to throw a big party for her and all her friends, but Lotta worries that her friends who only know him as "Leo" won't get along with her fellow drag performers who know her as "Lotta." With the help of their nephew they put together a fierce look that is both Leo and Lotta, the perfect ensemble for an Auntie Uncle. A sweet, uplifting story about fearlessly letting your true self shine"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Female impersonators; Uncles; Nephews; Courage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Evie Brooks is marooned in Manhattan / by Agnew, Sheila.;
After her mother's death, twelve-year-old Evie moves from Dublin to Manhattan to spend the summer with her Uncle Scott. Although initially overwhelmed by the city and reluctant to consider making the move permanent, she's intrigued by her uncle's veterinary practice and discovers a new world--and a new self--when she starts working as an assistant in the clinic.LSC
Subjects: Irish; Moving, Household; Adjustment (Psychology); Veterinary hospitals; Mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Free, fair and alive : the insurgent power of the commons / by Bollier, David,author.; Helfrich, Silke,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Free, Fair, and Alive is a penetrating cultural critique, table-pounding political treatise, and practical playbook for "commoning"--free, self-organizing systems ranging from alternative currencies to open-source everything. It presents a bold and compelling alternative to the dead-end, predatory market-state system."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Commons.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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