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The student / by Fagan, Cary,author.;
"Set in Toronto, this short novel is a portrait of two pivotal times in the life of Miriam Moscowitz. The first section describes her experiences as a bright young university student in the 1950s and recounts the discrimination she faced as a woman; the second section revisits Miriam's life half a century later, exploring the changes in her community and within herself. This book illustrates how people are shaped by--and can eventually overcome--the constraints of the times they occupy."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Women; Jewish women; Sex discrimination against women; Aging;
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What we hide / by Coble, Colleen,author.; Acker, Rick,1966-author.;
"Savannah Webster and her husband, Hez, have been separated since tragedy tore them apart. Trying to find a way forward, Savannah returns to Tupelo Grove University to teach history. Not long after, Savannah is under suspicion for murder, and since Hez is the best attorney she knows, she reluctantly asks him for help. The only hope they've got is each other, and they're going to have to put their past behind them if they're going to stay alive long enough to uncover all that's hidden."--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Married people; Murder;
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The Gulf oil spill / by Brennan, Linda Crotta.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Provides an account of the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, the devastation caused by the leaking of millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and what people did to help after the oil spill.LSC
Subjects: BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010; Oil pollution of the sea; Oil spills;
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Blast the sugar out! : lower blood sugar, lose weight, live better / by Smith, Ian K.,author.;
"Ian K. Smith, M.D., is the bestselling author of Shred, The Fat Smash Diet, Extreme Fat Smash Diet, and The 4 Day Diet. He was the diet expert for six seasons on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, and has created two national health initiatives: the 50 Million Pound Challenge and the Makeover Mile. A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, Smith was appointed by President Obama in 2010 to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Sugar-free diet.; Sugar-free diet; Sugar-free snack foods.; Weight loss.; Self-care, Health.;
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Icebreaker / by Graziadei, A. L.,author.;
Mickey James III is following in his father's (and grandfather's) skates by playing hockey at Hartland University, but he is not enjoying the situation: for one thing he is seriously depressed, unsure of anything, even whether he can make it as a hockey player (or wants to); more troubling his rival, Jaysen Caulfield, is also on the team and seems to bitterly resent him--and Mickey actually finds Jaysen very attractive and does not know how to deal with that.014-018.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Gay fiction.; Depression, Mental; Gays; Hockey players; Hockey; Self-confidence; Depression, Mental; Gays; Hockey players; Hockey; Self-confidence;
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Lion needs a haircut / by Yum, Hyewon.;
This relatable story from award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum explores the universal fear of first haircuts with honesty, tenderness, and humor. Little lion needs a haircut. But he doesn't want one! Is he worried? No. Is he scared? NO! He just likes his hair the way it is. R-O-A-R! But there's someone else who needs a haircut, too...it's Dad, and he doesn't want one, either! Maybe if they go to the barbershop together, there will be nothing to worry about.LSC
Subjects: Lion; Fathers and sons; Haircutting;
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Supergirl. [graphic novel] / by Orlando, Steve(Comic book writer),author.; Ching, Brian,artist.; Lupacchino, Emanuela,artist.; McCarthy, Ray,artist.; Atiyeh, Michael,colourist,artist.; Wands, Steve,letterer.;
"Supergirl moves to National City! As Kara Danvers, average American teenager and high school student, Supergirl must balance her life as a superhero with her new life on Earth. But some demons from her Kryptonian past are coming back to haunt her, and Kara will find herself face-to-face with her father: the sinister Cyborg Superman!"--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Supergirl (Fictitious character); Women superheroes; Superheroes;
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Every little thing / by Marley, Cedella.; Brantley-Newton, Vanessa.; Adaptation of (work) :Marley, Bob.Three little birds.;
Now in board book for the first time, Every Little Thing brings Bob Marley's beloved song to life for a new generation. Readers will relate to this universal story of one boy who wont let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages because every little thing is gonna be all right.Preschool.
Subjects: Board books.; Children's songs; Happiness; Birds;
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The greatest comeback : how Team Canada fought back, took the Summit Series, and reinvented hockey / by Bacon, John U.,1964-author.;
The first book written with the complete co-operation of the whole team and including never-seen-before personal photos from the players, 'The Greatest Comeback' is a universal story about the Summit Series. It is about overcoming bitter feuds to forge a hard-earned team spirit and inspire heroics against long odds and almost inhuman pressure - an experience so unforgettable that every member of Team Canada considers those eight games to be the highlight of their storied careers.
Subjects: Team Canada 1972 (Hockey team); Summit Series (Hockey) (1972); Hockey; Hockey; Hockey;
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The Silence of Others. by Carracedo, Almudena,film director.; Bahar, Robert,film director.; Semilla Verde Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Semilla Verde Productions in 2018.Filmed over six years and produced by Pedro Almodóvar, THE SILENCE OF OTHERS reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, as they organize a groundbreaking international lawsuit and fight a “pact of forgetting” around the crimes they suffered. This Goya, Emmy and Peabody-winning film offers a cautionary tale about fascism and the dangers of forgetting the past, and speaks powerfully to issues of transitional justice and universal jurisdiction.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.; Justice.;
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