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Whistle at night and they will come : Indigenous horror stories. by Soop, Alex,author,illustrator.; Soop, Patricia,illustrator.;
In this followup to his hugely popular 'Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror Stories', Blackfoot storyteller Alex Soop plunges us again into enthralling tales that mix reality with dark terror. Within its stories, Whisper at Night and They Will Come reveals ancient theories of the paranormal, post apocalyptic scenarios, impossible wells of grief, and monstrous phobias. Soop scares the wits out of readers, all the while uncovering overlooked social anxieties and racism affecting Indigenous Peoples across North America.
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Horror fiction.; Short stories.; Ghosts; Indigenous peoples; First Nations.; First Nations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Uncoupling : the ugly truth about divorce and finances / by Van de Geyn, Lisa,author.; Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.;
"Anyone going through separation and divorce can agree that it's an emotional and financial rollercoaster. There is so much to understand, prepare, read, gather, and act on that it's an incredibly draining process. Uncoupling: The Ugly Truth about Divorce and Finances is here to help. This book has everything from the basics to the nitty-gritty when it comes to separation and divorce, with an emphasis, of course, on finances. Along with the stories of people going through their own separations and divorces are the voices of experts covering everything from the specifics of Canada's Divorce Act and parenting agreements to the tax implications of divorce and financial post-divorce to-dos. Divorce rates in Canada are on the rise and Uncoupling will provide much-needed information for those on this difficult journey."--
Subjects: Divorce; Divorced people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Just drive : life in the bus lane / by Blue, Deke N.,author.;
“'JUST DRIVE - Life in the Bus Lane' provides a rare look at life from the operator's seat. Spanning five years, this book is a collection of posts from a Portland, Oregon bus operator's blog about his job. From the unique perspective of a “contemplative bus driver,” this book chronicles Deke's career from trainee to seasoned operator. Sharing his adventures from the tragic to the wondrous or hilarious, he adds color to one of the world's most stressful occupations. Readers have described his writing as riveting, engaging and vividly descriptive. Join the legions of Deke's readers who enjoy his entertaining free-flowing style that describes a realistic view ‘From the Driver Side'"--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Bus drivers; Bus driving;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stuart Woods' Finders keepers [text (large print)] / by Battles, Brett,author.; Woods, Stuart,creator.;
"After attending an Arrington properties meeting on Martha's Vineyard at the group's newest location, The Vineyard Arrington, Stone Barrington returns to New York City to catch up with his old friend Jack Coulter over lunch, who requests Stone's help in settling his niece Sara into city life post-divorce. Always one to please, Stone takes Sara under his wing. But when various men from Sara's past start getting hurt, and Jack's loved ones find themselves a target in a deadly scheme, it's up to Stone to put the pieces together ... before the shrouded conspirer manages to tear them all apart, permanently"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Novels.; Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character); Divorced women;
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Pure evil / by La Plante, Lynda,author.;
It was supposed to be a simple case: a young man arrested for armed assault. But it was just the beginning. As Rodney Middleton awaits trial, Detective Jack Warr is warned by his mentor, DCI Ridley, that they have only scratched the surface of the man's crimes. Then DCI Ridley is suddenly removed from his post. No one is to contact him - and no one will say why. As Warr digs into Middleton's past, Ridley calls pleading for help, now accused of a murder he insists he didn't commit. To catch a monster and exonerate his friend, Warr must weed out the lies. But what awaits him if he uncovers the truth?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Warr, Jack (Fictitious character); Assault and battery; Criminals; Murder; Police; Suspects (Criminal investigation);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Jack Taylor. [videorecording] / by Bruen, Ken.; Freeman, Clodagh.; Glen, Iain,1961-; Noone, Nora-Jane.; Orme, Stuart.; Scott, Killian.; Thorisson, Marteinn.; Acorn Media Group.;
The guards -- The pikemen -- The Magdalen martyrs.Iain Glen, Nora-Jane Noone, Killian Scott.Self-destructive, pigheaded, and over-fond of the bottle, Jack Taylor (Iain Glen, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey) is a forty-something ex-cop trying to earn a living as a private detective in his native Galway. Taylor has burned a lot of bridges, but he still has a knack for uncovering ugly truths. In his new trade, Taylor finds evil at every turn: the serial murders of young female factory workers, a vicious vigilante group executing summary justice, and a sadistic nun dubbed ' Lucifer' by her former charges. Set against the rugged backdrop of western Ireland, this crime noir series depicts a country in transition, caught between the certainties of the past and the anxieties of a post-bubble future.PG.DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Bruen, Ken.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Private investigators; Taylor, Jack (Fictitious character);
© c2013., 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,
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Career rookie : a get-it-together guide for grads, students and career newbies / by Vermunt, Sarah,1980-author.;
"A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it, Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have NO IDEA what I actually want? Should I just suck it up and settle? Because, honestly, this career thing is starting to give me an ulcer. This fresh, fun guide gives even the most lost and overwhelmed a way forward. It explores passion, curiosity, uncertainty, self-sabotage, and more on the quest to shake off post-graduation paralysis. Finding the right career can seem impossible, but Sarah Vermunt is the fun-loving, straight-talking coach we all need to make feel-good work a reality."--
Subjects: College graduates; Young adults; School-to-work transition.; Vocational guidance.; Job hunting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Deceptions / by Porter, Anna,author.;
"Former Budapest cop Attila Feher would really like to see art expert Helena Marsh again, so he arranges a contract for her to determine whether a painting is a copy of a famous Artemisia Gentileschi canvas or the real thing. A simple appraisal becomes a dangerous assignment when usual eastern European gangsters show up and people start dying and the seething corruption that underlies the lost promise of post-Soviet Hungary swirls to the surface. In a race to get to the truth and to outwit her adversaries, Helena and Attila must solve the mystery of the painting's origins. Richly atmospheric, set in Strasbourg, Budapest, and Paris, this witty, sophisticated novel will satisfy readers of political thrillers by Alan Furst and Philip Kerr. Deceptions is a thinking-person's thriller, a romp to the last satisfying page."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Art dealers; Ex-police officers; Corruption;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ultimate guide to Facebook advertising : access more than a billion potential customers in 10 minutes ; leverage the latest game-changers to pinpoint your most profitable audiences ; master strategies and techniques of successful Facebook advertisers / by Marshall, Perry,1969-author.; Regnerus, Bob,author.; Meloche, Tom,author.; Ingles, Mark,author.;
"Facebook makes it easy for businesses like yours to share photos, videos, and posts to reach, engage, and sell to more than 1 billion active users. Advertising expert Perry Marshall is joined by co-authors Bob Regnerus and Thomas Meloche as he walks you through Facebook Advertising and its nuances to help you pinpoint your ideal audience and gain a ten-fold return on your investment."
Subjects: Facebook (Electronic resource); Internet advertising.; Internet marketing.; Online social networks.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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No second chances : women and political power in Canada / by Graham, Kate,1984-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."As of 2021, only thirteen women had reached Canada's top political posts, elected or appointed provincial premier or prime minister. They have represented all three main political parties and served across provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast. No Second Chances shares the stories of the rise and fall of women in Canada's most senior political roles in the words of the leaders themselves. This book is based on interviews conducted for the Canada 2020 No Second Chances podcast. Graham provides readers with a rare glimpse into the lives of female political leaders and examines why more women have not played this role in Canada from the perspectives of the women who know this story best."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Legislators; Political leadership; Politicians; Women legislators; Women politicians; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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