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Beautiful people : my thirteen truths about disability / by Blake, Melissa(Blogger),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Well-known disability activist and social media influencer, Melissa Blake, offers a frank, illuminating memoir and a call to action for disabled people and allies. In the summer of 2019, journalist Melissa Blake penned an op-ed for CNN Opinion. A conservative pundit caught wind of it, mentioning Blake's work in a YouTube video. What happened next is equal parts a searing view into society, how we collectively view and treat disabled people, and the making of an advocate. After a troll said that Blake should be banned from posting pictures of herself, she took to Twitter and defiantly posted three smiling selfies, all taken during a lovely vacation in the Big Apple: "I wanted desperately to clap back at these vile trolls in a way that would make a statement, not only about how our society views disabilities, but also about the toxicity of our strict and unrealistic beauty standards. Of course I knew that posting those selfies wasn't going to erase the nasty names I'd been called and, the chances were, they would never even see my tweet, but that didn't matter. I wasn't doing it for them; I was doing it for me and every single disabled person who has been bullied before, online and in real life. When people mock how I look, they're not just insulting me. They're insulting all disabled people. We're constantly told that we're repulsive and ugly and not good enough to be seen. This was me pushing back against that toxic, ableist narrative. For the first time, I felt like I was doing something empowering, taking back my power and changing the story." Her tweet went viral, attracting worldwide media attention and interviews with the BBC, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, PEOPLE magazine, Good Morning America and E! News. Now, in her manifesto, Beautiful People, Blake shares her truths about disability, writing about (among other things): the language we use to describe disabled people, ableism, microaggressions, and their pernicious effects, what it's like to live in a society that not only isn't designed for you, but actively operates to render you invisible, her struggles with self image and self acceptance, the absence of disabled people in popular culture, why disabled people aren't tragic heroes. Blake also tells the stories of some of the heroes of the disability rights movement in America, in doing so rescuing their incredible achievements from near total obscurity. Highlighting other disabled activists and influencers, Blake's work is the calling card of a powerful voice -- one that has sparked new, different, better conversations about disability."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Blake, Melissa (Blogger); Civil rights.; Human rights workers; Human rights.; People with disabilities.; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hotel Transylvania 3 [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Sandler, Adam; Gomez, Selena; Samberg, Andy; Hahn, Kathryn; Brooks, Mel; Drescher, Fran; Buscemi, Steve; Spade, David; James, Kevin; Key, Keegan-Michael;
Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Mel Brooks, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Kevin James, Keegan-Michael Key.Director, Genndy Tartakovsky.Blu-ray.CHVRS rating: G.The monster family embarks on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer break from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. It's smooth sailing for Drac's Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monster kind.
Subjects: Children's.; Children's films.; Animated.; Family Films.;
© 2018., Columbia (Usa),
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The layover [videorecording] / by Barr, Matt,1984-actor.; Daddario, Alexandra,1986-actor.; Gilbert, Aaron L,film producer.; Hornsby, David,screenwriter.; Jones, Matt,1981-actor.; Kjarval, Keith,film producer.; Krall, Lance,screenwriter.; Macy, William H.,1950-film director.; Upton, Kate,1992-actor.; Vertical Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Kate Upton, Alexandra Daddario, Matt Barr, Matt Jones, William H. MacY, Kal Penn, Rob Corddry, Molly Shannon.Single and jobless, best friends Meg and Kate are in a rough patch. When the pair decides to take a tropical vacation to escape the stress of their lives, a hurricane reroutes their flight to St. Louis for an extended layover. Stuck in a hotel with their fellow passengers, Meg and Kate suddenly find that their vacation has turned into an all-out competition for the same hot guy they met on the plane.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language throughout, sexual content and some drug material.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Romantic comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Female friendship; Jealousy;
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How to staycation like a snail / by Hrab, Naseem.; Collier, Kelly.;
Snail is an epic explorer ... kind of. He loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, hiking along slime trails, and collecting souvenirs. On big vacations, he finds the sights, sounds, and unfamiliar foods-like escargot!-way too overwhelming. In fact, his favorite part of a vacation is when he gets to return to his home SHHHweet home. So, while his friends take a trip to the city, Snail and his buddy Stump decide to have an adventure in their own backyard-a staycation! The pair smell the silence, listen to the SHHH SHHH of the waterfall, and read their guidebooks with their indoor voices. Just when they start to wonder if they've run out of things to do, they notice something new: parachute seeds falling from the sky! The seeds have arrived for a vacation, and who better to show them around than Stump and Snail? Snail's second adventure is just as witty and charming as his first, with laugh-out-loud moments and hidden puns on every page. Snail and Stump's staycation reveals the unexpected joys of staying home and promises that readers will find wonder around every corner, however close to home they may be.
Subjects: Picture books.; Snails; Explorers;
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No one was supposed to die at this wedding : a novel / by Mack, Catherine,author.;
"The second in a witty, USA Today bestselling series following author Eleanor Dash as she goes from wedding guest to murder mystery investigator at her best friend's wedding on Catalina Island. Attending your best friend's wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on vacation and is definitely her uninvited plus-one to the special occasion. Emma Wood, Eleanor's best friend since childhood, is starring in the movie adaptation of When in Rome, Eleanor's first novel. Emma is also marrying Fred Winters, a major movie star and Emma's co-star, who just happens to be playing Connor Smith, Eleanor's ex and leading man of the series. Filming wraps and they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way -- because of course there is -- but nothing will stop their nuptials ... that is until Emma receives a note that says "Someone is going to die at the wedding." Eleanor is a professional at this point, and she'll do everything she can to uncover the murderer so true love can prevail ... before it's too late for her and the rest of the storm-trapped wedding party"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Actors and actresses; Destination weddings; Islands; Murder; Weddings;
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No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding A Novel [electronic resource] : by Mack, Catherine.aut; Evans, Elizabeth.nrt; CloudLibrary;
The second in a witty, USA Today bestselling series following author Eleanor Dash as she goes from wedding guest to murder mystery investigator at her best friend’s wedding on Catalina Island. Attending your best friend’s wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on vacation and is definitely her uninvited plus-one to the special occasion. Emma Wood, Eleanor’s best friend since childhood, is starring in the movie adaptation of When in Rome, Eleanor’s first novel. Emma is also marrying Fred Winters, a major movie star and Emma’s co-star, who just happens to be playing Connor Smith, Eleanor’s ex and leading man of the series. Filming wraps and they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way—because of course there is—but nothing will stop their nuptials . . . that is until Emma receives a note that says “Someone is going to die at the wedding.” Eleanor is a professional at this point, and she’ll do everything she can to uncover the murderer so true love can prevail . . . before it’s too late for her and the rest of the storm-trapped wedding party. "Evans demonstrates her talent for accents and finds voices that capture the personalities of each of the characters."—AudioFile on Every Time I go on Vacation, Someone Dies A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Women Sleuths; Humorous;
© 2025., Macmillan Audio,
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Return to sender : a novel / by Brosgol, Vera.;
After everything they've been through, Oliver and his mom finally have a place to call home. But Oliver's fresh start feels more like a dead-end at his fancy new private school, where kids fly in on helicopters, wear the latest and most expensive sneakers, and go on luxury vacations. Oliver is only there because his mom's the school custodian. Oliver wishes his life could be easier. And then one day, after slipping a wish into a mysterious mail slot, it suddenly comes true. Pizza for dinner? Yes! The rarest sneakers in the world? Yes! Everything he could ever want, without spending a cent? Yes, yes, yes! Oliver's dreams are finally within his grasp... but what happens when he discovers that his wishes don't come for free?
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; School fiction.; Apartment houses; Wishes; Friendship; Single-parent families; Private schools;
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Summer crochet : 19 delicate designs with simple lace and timeless silhouettes / by Myska, Janine,author.;
Transform your summertime wardrobe with fashion-forward, lightweight handmade pieces designed for beach days, vacations and lounging in the sun. Created by designer Janine Myska, who is known for her thorough, size-inclusive patterns and refined, chic sense of style, this collection is the perfect blend of bohemian fashion and summer staples. In addition to clear, detailed instructions, Summer Crochet is chock-full of helpful resources, including comprehensive stitch charts, full sizing charts and plenty of customization tips throughout each pattern, making it easy to personalize this collection and alter each design to fit your unique body type and sense of style. Complete with lace details, open stitchwork and classic silhouettes, Janine's patterns will help you look and feel your best all summer long. You can create the Tropical Beach Dress for a dressed-up vacation dinner, the Boardwalk Bralette for a day by the pool or the Bellflower Bucket Hat to keep the summer sun out of your eyes. Whatever you choose to create, this book provides boutique-quality pieces that will instantly become favourites in your closet. Grab your hook and crochet your way to a sun soaked summer with each of these beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Crocheting; Handicraft.;
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Both/and : essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of color.
From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of colour, sharing stories of joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery. Featuring seventeen essays by trans people of colour -- spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens -- Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of colour today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, and Meredith Talusan share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul's Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a host of rising literary talent. Each story is told with honesty, authenticity, and beauty. A nonbinary molecular biologist has nightmares about their estranged father transitioning. A writer revisits a casual hook-up when she discovered her womanhood. And a woman vacations with her wife in Hawaii, where she gets in touch with the fire goddess within. These stories depict real trans lives from trans points of view, at a time when these perspectives are most urgent and valuable.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+; LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays; LITERARY COLLECTIONS / LGBTQ+; LITERARY CRITICISM: LGBTQ+; SELF-HELP / Gender & Sexuality; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Essays; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Transgender Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations;
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Look In the Mirror A Novel [electronic resource] : by Steadman, Catherine.aut; Steadman, Catherine.nrt; cloudLibrary;
From the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water comes “an utter white-knuckle ride that took me into a heart of darkness” (Lucy Foley, author of The Paris Apartment). “Addictive, thrilling, intoxicating.”—Lisa Jewell, author of None of This Is True “The vacation home of dreams . . . or nightmares? What a ride—I tore through this nail-biting, pacey read.”—Sarah Pearse, author of The Retreat Nina, still grieving from the loss of her father, discovers that she has inherited property in the British Virgin Islands—a vacation home she had no idea existed, until now. The house is extraordinary: state-of-the-art, all glass and marble. How did her sensible father come into enough money for this? Why did he keep it from her? And what else was he hiding? Maria, once an ambitious medical student, is a nanny for the super-rich. The money’s better, and so are the destinations where her work takes her. Just one more gig, and she’ll be set. Finally, she’ll be secure. But when her wards never show, Maria begins to make herself at home, spending her days luxuriating by the pool and in the sauna. There’s just one rule: Don’t go in the basement. That room is off-limits. But her curiosity might just get the better of her. And soon, she’ll wish her only worry was not getting paid.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Contemporary Women; Psychological; Suspense;
© 2024., Penguin Random House,
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