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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;
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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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Legendary service : the key is to care / by Blanchard, Kenneth H.; Cuff, Kathy.; Halsey, Victoria.;
Includes bibliographical references."Legendary service offers an easy-to-implement model based on the importance of caring for both internal and external customers. Ideal for both managers seeking to raise the level of their employees, as well as self-driven customer service professionals, this powerful guide combines practical advice with the rationale behind it to increase customer loyalty through sincere customer care."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Customer relations.; Customer services; Customer services.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flex your age : defy stereotypes and reclaim empowerment / by MacDonald, Joan,author.; MacDonald, Michelle,author.;
"Part self-help book and part memoir, this guide demonstrates how to embrace change and learn what you're capable of at any age through motivation techniques, fitness and nutrition fundamentals, and how to find and contribute to a community of support"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: MacDonald, Joan; Exercise for older people.; Older people; Older people; Self-help techniques.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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From my head to my toes / by Raisman, Aly,1994-; Jackson, Bea.;
"Introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, this story focuses on the powerful message of self-love. [The author's] words are paired with expert-vetted resources, giving adults the tools to begin having these essential conversations with kids from a young age"--Publisher.
Subjects: Picture books.; Boundaries (Psychology); Choice (Psychology); Conduct of life; Personal space; Body image in children; Self-esteem in children; Self-confidence in children; Self-acceptance;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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