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- The seminarian / by Hanson, Hart,author.;
"Xavier "Priest" Priestly is a snarky former seminarian turned private investigator. Dusty Queen is a hard-as-nails professional stuntwoman and freelance bodyguard. When Dusty's girlfriend suddenly disappears, a woman in a strange blue wig tries to assassinate Priest, and a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be his son, the two friends are thrown into a maelstrom of intrigue and high-stakes violence that's as convoluted and dangerous as it is hilarious. Thankfully, Priest and Dusty don't have to navigate these tangled mysteries alone. Aided by a lawyer who's underwhelmed by their extra-legal methods, a straight-laced detective who doesn't trust them as far as he can throw them, and Priest's father, a notorious bank robber, they are well equipped to deal with potential kidnapping and attempted murder. But whether Priest is up to the challenge of a son with a gun, a backpack full of weed, and a major attitude problem ... well, that's a different story. With its unforgettable cast, parade of twists and turns, and breakneck pace, The Seminarian showcases Hart Hanson at his best. Packed with action and glistening with snappy dialogue, surprising tenderness, and (mostly) good people doing some exceptionally bad things, this distinctive thriller is as entertaining as it is insightful"--
- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Attempted assassination; Attempted murder; Ex-clergy; Fathers and sons; Friendship; Missing persons; Private investigators; Women stunt performers;
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- Inspiring Canadians : forty brilliant Canadians & their visions for the nation / by Bulgutch, Mark,author.; Mansbridge, Peter,writer of foreword.;
Forty influential and diverse Canadians with expertise in subjects such as Indigenous rights, climate change, social justice and race, gun control, higher education and poetry reflect on everything Canada is getting right--and what still needs to change to make the country even better. Acclaimed journalist Mark Bulgutch collects inspiring stories and ideas from multifaceted Canadians whose love for Canada compels them to make this country a better place for all--ultimately revealing that equal parts critique and celebration is the key to a thriving nation. These chapters spotlight visions of a more sustainable, equitable, welcoming--and fun!--country from Canadians who believe in the possibility of an even better future. Including: Perry Bellegarde on upholding the rights of Indigenous people; Adam Fenech on adapting to climate change; Najma Ahmed on ending the contagion of gun violence; Mack Rogers on how literacy solves problems; Laura Tamblyn Watts on securing the future for seniors; Katie Ward on the innovations of Canadian agriculture; Santa Ono on how higher education keeps Canada competitive; Michael Levitt on the value of an MP; Paulette Senior on equal opportunity for women; Kenneth Sherman on poetry and the human spirit; Michael Prince on ensuring dignity for people with disabilities; Donald MacPherson on how drug overdoses can be dramatically reduced; Kwame McKenzie on mental health and happiness; Duff Conacher on improving Canadian democracy; and many more. This dynamic collection is sure to spark debate and showcase how the fabric of a country is defined by its multiplicity of voices, cultures, stories and ideas. Weaving together these diverse viewpoints, Bulgutch leads us into the future--compelling us to do the most Canadian of things: change the world, and our nation, for the better.
- Subjects: Social prediction;
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- Horizon. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West - a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats. Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon. The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity, while fearsome new machines prowl their borders. Life on Earth is hurtling towards another extinction, and no one knows why. It's up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past - all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, language, use of alcohol, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 97 GB storage required ; PS5 Upgrade available (When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection and PS4 game disc is required.).
- Subjects: Role playing video games.; Adventure video games.; Fantasy video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; Open world video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Women adventurers; Dystopias; Horizon 2 Forbidden west (Game); Computer adventure games;
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- Cachada. by Viñayo, Marlén,film director.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2019.Five Salvadoran street vendors and single mothers turn their heartbreaking life stories into theater. As they face trauma and violence, they find hope on stage. The cycle of violence is perverse, but the power of art proves more vital.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Economic development.; Business.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Poverty.; Women--Health and hygiene.; Central America.;
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- Alis. by Weiskopf, Clare,film director.; Van Hemelryck, Nicolas,film director.; Latido Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Latido Films in 2022.In a Colombian shelter for teenage girls, directors Nicolas van Hemelryck and Clare Weiskopf ask a group of girls to close their eyes and imagine the life story of a fictional classmate named Alis. Like them, Alis‘s story begins on the merciless streets of Bogotá, where she struggles to survive. Alis becomes their blank canvas, a projection of their past selves and experiences. With a sensitive lens, the directors show how the girls’ initial fiction begins to weave into reality.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Mental health.; Health.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Violence.; Teenagers.; Adolescence.; Colombia.;
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- Before, Now & Then. by Andini, Kamila,film director.; Bening, Arswendy,actor.; Salma, Happy,actor.; Jamil, Ibnu,actor.; Basuki, Laura,actor.; Film Movement (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Arswendy Bening Swara, Happy Salma, Ibnu Jamil, Laura BasukiOriginally produced by Film Movement in 2022.Set amid the political violence of late-1960s Indonesia, Kamila Andini's intoxicating film BEFORE, NOW & THEN follows Nana, the beautiful wife of a wealthy plantation owner whose inner life remains with her deceased first husband, murdered in the civil war a decade prior. A survivor, Nana values her safety and material comforts, but carries out a haunted existence, dreaming of her lost love. Forced to confront her husband's blatant infidelity, Nana makes an unusual connection with his younger mistress, Ino. The two women, sharing their secrets and desires, discover a newfound freedom and intimacy withheld from them both by the strictures of patriarchal society. Framed by elegant cinematography and a lush score, BEFORE, NOW & THEN is a lyrical, transporting character study in the lineage of Wong Kar-wai and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, "wreathed in poetic melancholy and never less than beautiful" (Deadline).Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Historical drama.;
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