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- Life's work : a memoir / by Milch, David,1945-author.;
""I feel like I'm on a boat sailing to some island where I don't know anybody. I'm on a boat someone is operating and we aren't in touch." So begins David Milch's urgent accounting of his increasingly strange present and often painful past. From the start, Milch's life seems destined to echo that of his father, a successful if drug-addicted surgeon. Almost every achievement is accompanied by an act of self-immolation, but the deepest sadnesses also contain moments of grace. Betting on race horses and stealing booze at eight years old, mentored by Robert Penn Warren and excoriated by Richard Yates at twenty-one, Milch never did anything by half. He got into Yale Law only to be expelled for shooting out street lights with a shotgun. He paused his studies at the Iowa Writers' Workshop to manufacture acid in Cuernavaca. He created and wrote some of the biggest, most lauded television series of all time, made a family and pursued sobriety, and then lost his fortune betting horses just as his father had taught him"--- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Milch, David, 1945-; Television producers and directors; Television writers;
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- How to think like Socrates : ancient philosophy as a way of life in the modern world / by Robertson, Donald,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life? Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are familiar with the wisdom he has to offer us. How to Think Like Socrates is an accessible and informative guide to the life of one of the greatest thinkers in history, and the first book to focus on applying his ideas to our daily lives. Author Donald J. Robertson transports readers back to ancient Athens, expertly weaving together a page-turning account of a philosopher who eschewed material pleasures and stood by his beliefs, even in the face of controversy, with a steadfastness that ultimately resulted in his execution. How to Think Like Socrates highlights the continuing value of the Socratic Method to modern life. As a practicing cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, Robertson also uses his expertise to reveal many parallels between the evidence-based concepts and techniques of modern psychology and the philosophy of Socrates, and shows how his philosophical insights can guide and benefit all of us to this day"--- Subjects: Socrates.; Thought and thinking.;
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- Memphis : a novel / by Stringfellow, Tara M.,author.;
"In the summer of 1995, ten-year-old Joan, her mother, and her younger sister flee her father's violence to the only place they have left: her mother's ancestral home in Memphis. Half a century ago, Joan's grandfather built this majestic house for her grandmother--only to be lynched, days after becoming the first Black detective in Memphis, by his all-white police squad. This wasn't the first time violence altered the course of Joan's family's trajectory, and given who lives inside this house now, she knows it won't be the last. When her aunt opens the door, Joan sees the cousin who once brutally assaulted her. Over the next few years, she is determined not just to survive, but to find something to dream for. Longing to become an artist, she pours her rage and grief into sketching portraits of the women in her life--including old Miss Dawn from down the street, who seems to know something about curses"--- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; African American families; Family secrets;
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- The wolf of investing : my insider's playbook for making a fortune on Wall Street / by Belfort, Jordan,author.;
From the "raw and frequently hilarious" investment guru and New York Times bestselling author Jordan Belfort comes a witty and clear-eyed guide for anyone who wants to play the stock market to their advantage and learn the secrets of a top Wall Street investor. Belfort teaches you everything you need to know about savvy investing. Reading this guide, you will not only learn life's most profitable lessons, but you'll also laugh out loud at Belfort's brazen honesty and salty wit. After being enraged by watching big banks steal money from individual investors, and determined to right the wrongs of his own infamous past. Belfort now shows regular investors how we can use Wall Street to our advantage. Whether you're new to investing or want to take your portfolio to the next level, you will learn everything Belfort knows about the stock market from 'The Wolf of Investing'.- Subjects: Finance.; Investment analysis.; Investments.; Portfolio management.; Stock exchanges.;
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- Chilled to the cone / by Alexander, Ellie.;
The deep freeze has thawed in Ashland, Oregon and Torte is gearing up for a busy spring. When a surprise opportunity to launch a pop-up ice cream shop comes her way, Jules jumps at the chance to showcase Torte's signature iced drinks and cold custards. But selling the desserts of her dreams comes at a price... and, before she knows it, Jules's life swirls into a nightmare. One of the town's most colorful characters, a street performer known for wearing capes and a cone-shaped hat, turns up dead just as Torte 2.0 is set to open its doors. Can Jules get the scoop on what happened to "The Wizard" of Ashland before her new business venture reaches a chilling conclusion?- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bakers; Ice cream parlors; Murder; Street entertainers; Detective and mystery stories;
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- Dead land / by Paretsky, Sara,author.;
Chicago may be the city of broad shoulders, but its political law is "Pay to Play." Money changes hands in the middle of the night, and by morning, buildings and parks are replaced by billion-dollar projects. Chicago PI V.I. Warshawski gets pulled into one of these clandestine deals through her impetuous goddaughter, Bernie Fouchard. Bernie tries to rescue Lydia Zamir, a famed singer-songwriter now living on the streets; Zamir's life fell apart when her lover was murdered next to her in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert. Not only does Bernie plunge her and V.I. headlong into the path of some ruthless developers, they lead to the murder of the young man Bernie is dating. The detective finds a terrifying conspiracy stretching from Chicago's parks to a cover-up of the dark chapters in America's meddling in South American politics. Before she finds answers, this electrifying novel pushes V.I. close to the breaking point: People who pay to play take no prisoners.- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Warshawski, V. I. (Fictitious character); Women private investigators; Murder; Conspiracies;
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- Ozzy [videorecording] : the fast and furriest / by Rodriguez, Alberto,1971-film director.; Somavía, Juan Ramon Ruiz de,screenwriter.; Foxworthy, Jeff,voice actor.; Schneider, Rob,1963-voice actor.; Walker, Lexi,voice actor.; Quinones, Frankie,voice actor.; Viva! Pictures,publisher,presenter.; Atresmedia Cine,presenter.; Captain Araña,production company.; Arcadia Motion Pictures,production company.; Pachacamac Films,production company.;
Jeff Foxworthy, Rob Schneider, Frankie Quinones, Lexi Walker.The pampered life of Ozzy, a loveable beagle, is turned upside down when his family leaves him in what seems to be the best canine spa, Blue Creek, before going on a long vacation. But the place's perfect appearance turns out to be a fa̜cade concocted by its villainous owner, Mr. Robbins. Ozzy soon discovers that Blue Creek is a jail for dogs, inhabited mainly by tough street mongrels and where it's a case of survival of the fittest.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.- Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Dogs; Friendship; Survival; Deception; Lost animals; Dog owners;
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- On Isabella Street [electronic resource] : by Graham, Genevieve.aut; CloudLibrary;
Instant Bestseller From #1 bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a gripping novel set in Toronto and Vietnam during the turbulent sixties about two women caught up in powerful social movements and the tragedy that will bring them together—perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Women. Toronto, 1967. Two young women with different backgrounds, attitudes, and aptitudes are living in an exciting but confusing time, the most extreme counter-culture movement the modern world has ever seen. They have little in common except for the place they both call home: an apartment building on Isabella Street. Marion Hart, a psychiatrist working in Toronto’s foremost mental institution, is fighting deinstitutionalization—the closing of major institutions in favour of community-based centres—because she believes it could one day cause major homelessness. When Daniel Neumann, a veteran with a debilitating wound, is admitted to the mental institution, Marion will learn through him that there is so much more to life than what she is living. Sassy Rankin, a budding folk singer and carefree hippy from a privileged family, joins protests over the Vietnam War and is devastated that her brother chose to join the US Marines. At the same time, she must deal with the truth that her comfortable life is financed by her father, a real estate magnate bent on gentrifying the city, making it unaffordable for many of her friends. The strength of their unlikely friendship means that when one grapples with a catastrophic event, the other must do all she can to make it right. Inspired by the unfettered optimism and crushing disillusionment of the sixties, On Isabella Street is an extraordinary novel about the enduring bonds of friendship and family and the devastating cost of war.- Subjects: Electronic books.; 20th Century; Historical;
- © 2025., Simon & Schuster,
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- The peppermint tea chronicles / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McIntosh, Iain,illustrator.;
"Summer has come to Scotland Street. The long days have prompted its denizens to engage in flights of fancy. Some, like the Duke of Johannesburg's plan to create a microlite seaplane, are literal flights, and some, like the vain Bruce Anderson's idea of settling down with one of his many admirers, are more metaphorical. With the domineering Irene off pursuing academic challenges, Stuart and Bertie are free to indulge in summer fun. Stuart reconnects with an old acquaintance over refreshing peppermint tea while Bertie takes his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson to the circus. But their trip to the big top becomes rather more than the pleasant diversion they were hoping for. Once again, Scotland Street teems with the daily triumphs and challenges of those who call it home, and provides a warm, wise, and witty chronicle of the affairs in this corner of the world"--- Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Neighbors; Interpersonal relations;
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- Fast & furious [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Alonso, Laz.; Brewster, Jordana,1980-; Diesel, Vin.; Fottrell, Michael.; Lin, Justin.; Morgan, Chris.; Moritz, Neal H.; Ortiz, John.; Rodriguez, Michelle.; Thompson, Gary Scott.; Tyler, Brian,composer.; Walker, Paul,1973-; One Race Films (Firm); Original Films.; Relativity Media.; Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Director of photography, Amir Mokri ; editors, Fred Raskin, Christian Wagner ; music by Brian Tyler.Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso.Dom Toretto is a former street racer who, along with his crew, hijacks an oil truck out on the highway. Dom is living the life of a fugitive in the Dominican Republic, but after suffering a devastating personal loss, he is driven by revenge to return to Los Angeles to bring down an elusive drug smuggler. He is reunited with undercover FBI agent Brian O'Connor who let him go eight years earlier. Brian is also on the case of the drug smuggler and he must come to terms with Dom and make amends with Dom's sister, whom he betrayed in his original pursuit of Dom.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blue-ray- Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Criminal behavior; Criminal behavior; Drug traffic; Feature films.; Hot rods; Hot rods; Man-woman relationships; Undercover operations; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2009., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
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