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The deal of a lifetime & other stories / by Backman, Fredrik,1981-author.; Backman, Fredrik,1981-Short stories.Selections.English.; Menzies, Alice,translator.; Vinter, Vanja,translator.;
"From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown comes a collection of three deeply moving stories about facing life's greatest struggles. Beloved author Fredrik Backman is back with a mesmerizing array of stories about discovering and treasuring what is truly important in life. The Deal of a Lifetime is a profound and moving novella set on Christmas Eve. It tells the story of the intertwining destinies of a man who has built a global business empire but lost his family in the process and a courageous little girl fighting for her life, and it asks the question: if you had the chance to change your legacy, would you take it? In the touching novella And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer, an elderly man sits on a bench with his son and grandson, reminiscing and telling jokes. As he recalls his most precious memories and faces his regrets, the man discovers there is one last thing he must do: help his family learn to say goodbye without fear. Finally, "Sebastian and the Troll" is Fredrik Backman's newest work-an eloquent short story about a young boy struggling with depression and how he finds the courage to discover the person he might become. With his signature humor, compassion, and charm, Backman reminds us that life is a gift, and what matters most is how we share that gift with those we love."--
Subjects: Short stories.; Christmas fiction.; Backman, Fredrik, 1981-;
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Father Brown. [videorecording] / by Blakley, Claudie,1974-actor.; Burton, John,1967-actor.; Carroll, Nancy,1974-actor.; Chambers, Tom,1977-actor.; Chesterton, G. K.(Gilbert Keith),1874-1936,creator.; Flowerday, Rachel(Screenwriter),creator.; Guner, Tahsin,1972-creator,screenwriter.; Maidens, John,television director.; Martinwood, Ruby-May,actor.; Williams, Mark,1959-actor.; BBC Studios,production company,publisher.;
Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, John Burton, Claudie Blakley, Tom Chambers, Ruby-May Martinwood, Nancy Carroll.Father Brown returns for a 12th series, derived from the classic short stories of G.K. Chesterton. One of the most quirky, genial, and lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, the kindly cleric, with his large umbrella and numerous brown paper parcels, possesses a sharp intelligence, and limitless knowledge of men's evil. He works using intuition, shaped by his experiences as a priest and confessor.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Brown, Father (Fictitious character); Catholic Church; Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation;
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Walking out [videorecording] / by Bomer, Matthew,1977-actor.; Pullman, Bill,actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Quammen, David,1948-Walking out.; Smith, Alex,approximately 1967-screenwriter,film director.; Smith, Andrew,approximately 1967-screenwriter,film director.; Wiggins, Josh,actor.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Matt Bomer, Josh Wiggins, Bill Pullman, Alex Neustaedter, Lily Gladstone.When a father-son hunting trip goes awry leaving the father critically wounded, it is up to his teenage son to find a way for them to survive.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Coming-of-age films.; Feature films.; Quammen, David, 1948-; Fathers and sons; Hunting; Survival;
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The jealousy man and other stories / by Nesbø, Jo,1960-author.; Ferguson, Robert,1948-translator.; translation of:Nesbø, Jo,1960-Sjalusimannen og andre fortellinger.English.;
A dark, thrilling short-story collection about twisted minds and vengeful hearts, from a true master of suspense. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a woman finally overcomes her intimacy issues through a dark encounter with her Peeping Tom neighbor; a hired assassin pits his wits against his greatest adversary, another assassin, in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or may spell something more sinister.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Short stories.; Jealousy; Murder; Revenge; Twins;
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Bob books. by Kertell, Lynn Maslen.; Sullivan, Dana,1958-;
Sam and Mat -- Sam sat -- Dinnertime -- Pets -- Dot and Mag -- Dot and the big cat -- The band -- Hop and tap -- The ant -- Buzz, buzz, buzz -- Bugs -- Sun.This book focuses on: short vowels
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Dyslexia-friendly books.; Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Words.; Phonics.; Decodable books.; Spellings: short vowels.; Reading (Preschool); Reading (Primary); Reading readiness; English language; English language; English language; Reading;
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Trajectory / by Russo, Richard,1949-author.;
"In this pair of novellas and two stories, Russo's characters bear little similarity to the blue-collar citizens we're familiar with from most of his novels. In "Horseman," a tenured professor confronts a young plagiarist as well as her own weaknesses as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches--"And after that, who knew?" In "Intervention," a realtor facing an ominous medical prognosis finds himself in his father's shadow while he presses forward, or not. In "Voice," a semi-retired English professor is conned by his increasingly estranged brother into coming along on a group tour of the Biennale, fleeing a mortifying incident with a traumatized student back in Massachusetts but encountering further complications en route. And in "Milton and Marcus," a lapsed novelist is struggling with his wife's illness and trying to rekindle his screenwriting career, only to be stymied by the pratfalls of that trade when he's called to an aging, iconic star's mountaintop in Wyoming"--
Subjects: Short stories.;
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Little Shrew / by Miyakoshi, Akiko,1982-;
Little Shrew's day --"Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He's a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends. This collection of three short stories - perfect for emerging readers - is illustrated in Miyakoshi's signature soft monochrome palette with pops of color. The charming tales celebrate enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful."--
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Illustrated works.; Short stories.; Picture books.; City and town life; Shrews; Friendship; Joy;
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The secret life of Walter Mitty [videorecording] / by Hahn, Kathryn.; MacLaine, Shirley,1934-; Scott, Adam,1973-; Shapiro, Theodore,1971-; Stiller, Ben,1965-; Thurber, James,1894-1961.Secret life of Walter Mitty.Videorecording.; Wiig, Kristen,1973-; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.;
Cinematography, Stuart Dryburgh ; production designer, Jeff Mann ; editor, Greg Hayden ; music, Theodore Shapiro.Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn.In this comedic adaptation of James Thurber's short story, Ben Stiller stars as Walter, a milquetoast proofreader for a magazine publishing firm. Walter is constitutionally incapable of standing up for himself, so he retreats into his fantasy world, where he is heroic, poised, self-assured, and the master of his fate.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0 ; widescreen 2.40:1.
Subjects: Thurber, James, 1894-1961.; Comedy films.; Fantasy films.; Fantasy; Feature films.; Heroes; Imagination; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Voyages and travels;
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One more thing : stories and other stories / by Novak, B. J.,1979-; Novak, B. J.,1979-Short stories.English.;
"Across a range of subjects, themes, tones, and narrative voices, Novak's assured prose and expansive imagination introduce readers to people, places, and premises that are hilarious, insightful, provocative, and moving-often at the same time. In One More Thing, a boy wins a $100,000 prize in a box of Frosted Flakes - only to discover that claiming the winnings may unravel his family. A woman sets out to seduce motivational speaker Tony Robbins - turning for help to the famed motivator himself. A school principal unveils a bold plan to permanently abolish arithmetic. An acclaimed ambulance driver seeks the courage to follow his heart and throw it all away to be a singer-songwriter. Author John Grisham contemplates a monumental typo. A new arrival in heaven, overwhelmed by infinite options, procrastinates over his long-ago promise to visit his grandmother. We meet a vengeance-minded hare, obsessed with scoring a rematch against the tortoise who ruined his life; and post-college friends who debate how to stage an intervention in the era of Facebook. We learn why wearing a red t-shirt every day is the key to finding love; how February got its name; and why the stock market is sometimes just ... down. Finding inspiration in questions from the nature of perfection to the icing on carrot cake, from the deeply familiar to the intoxicatingly imaginative, One More Thing finds its heart in the most human of phenomena: love, fear, family, ambition, and the inner stirring for the one elusive element that might make a person complete. The stories in this collection are like nothing else, but they have one thing in common: they share the playful humor, deep heart, inquisitive mind, and altogether electrifying spirit of a writer with a fierce devotion to the entertainment of the reader"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Humorous stories.; Short stories.;
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Bob books. by Kertell, Lynn Maslen.; Kath, Katie.;
Picky pig -- Mop -- I will get you -- The big tent -- Pals -- Stuck! -- Silk dress -- Ray and Jay -- Hen's raft -- Adrift -- New nest -- Two cats.This book focuses on: short vowels and animal names
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Dyslexia-friendly books.; Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Words.; Phonics.; Decodable books.; Spellings: short vowels, animal names.; Reading (Preschool); Reading (Primary); Reading readiness; English language; English language; English language; Reading;
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