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Ducks [graphic novel] : two years in the oil sands / by Beaton, Kate,1983-author,illustrator.;
Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush-part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can't find it in the homeland they love so much. Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet is never discussed. Beaton's natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, northern lights, and boreal forest. Her first full length graphic narrative, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Biographical comics.; Beaton, Kate, 1983-; Oil sands; Petroleum industry and trade;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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No fixed address : six continents, sixteen years, sixty-six nations / by Evans, Jon,1973-author.;
"Essays documenting travels through sixty-six countries in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia. The author describes daring escapades and exotic locales, capturing the sights, smells and sounds of the far corners of the world."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Evans, Jon, 1973-; Journalists; Voyages around the world.; Authors, Canadian (English);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Leonard Cohen, untold stories : the early years / by Posner, Michael,1947-author.;
Poet, novelist, singer-songwriter, artist, prophet, icon-there has never been a figure like Leonard Cohen. He was a true giant in contemporary western culture, entertaining and inspiring people everywhere with his work. From his groundbreaking and bestselling novels, The Favourite Game and Beautiful Losers, to timeless songs such as "Suzanne," "Dance Me to the End of Love," and "Hallelujah," Cohen is a cherished artist. His death in 2016 was felt around the world by the many fans and followers who would miss his warmth, humour, intellect, and piercing insights. Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories chronicles the full breadth of his extraordinary life. The first of three volumes-The Early Years-follows him from his boyhood in Montreal to university, and his burgeoning literary career to the world of music, culminating with his first international tour in 1970. Through the voices of those who knew him best-family and friends, colleagues and contemporaries, rivals, business partners, and his many lovers-the book probes deeply into both Cohen's public and private life. It also paints a portrait of an era, the social, cultural, and political revolutions that shook the 1960s.
Subjects: Biographies.; Cohen, Leonard, 1934-2016.; Singers; Composers; Poets, Canadian (English);
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Normal women : 900 years of making history / by Gregory, Philippa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was started and propelled by women who were protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were inferior to men, but that they'd evolve to become ever more inferior? These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory's "Normal Women". In this ambitious and groundbreaking book, she tells the story of England over nine hundred years, for the very first time placing women-some 50 percent of the population-center stage. Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records, newspapers, and journals to find highwaywomen and beggars, murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The "normal women" you will meet in these pages went to war, ploughed fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency, and built ships, corn mills, and houses. They committed crimes, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things, and rioted. A lot. A landmark of scholarship and storytelling, "Normal Women" chronicles centuries of social and cultural change-from 1066 to modern times-powered by the determination, persistence, and effectiveness of women.
Subjects: Women;
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Freddie Mercury & Queen. [videorecording] : the early years / by Mercury, Freddie,on-screen participant.; Taylor, Roger,1949-on-screen participant.; Deacon, John,1951-on-screen participant.; Smokin' (Firm),publisher.;
Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon.An enticing documentary film that focuses on the lead up to and formation of Queen, and continues by exploring the first part of their career in the 1970s, during which they had their biggest hit with one of the most cherished, popular and successful songs of all time, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Featuring rare footage from the time, archive interviews with band members and others who were pivotal to Queen's success.E.DVD, full screen.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Mercury, Freddie.; Taylor, Roger, 1949-; Deacon, John, 1951-; Queen (Musical group); Rock musicians; Rock music;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The NHL : 100 years of on-ice action and boardroom battles / by Jenish, D'Arcy,1952-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: National Hockey League;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One year to an organized financial life : from your bills to your bank account, your home to your retirement, the week-by-week guide to achieving financial peace of mind / by Leeds, Regina.; Wild, Russell.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Finance, Personal.;
© c2010., Da Capo Lifelong,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Guess how much I love you all year round / by McBratney, Sam.; Jeram, Anita.;
For Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, each season brings new surprises, new discoveries, and new games to play.
Subjects: Fathers and sons; Hares; Seasons;
© 2010., Candlewick Press,
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Hits, flops, and other illusions : my fortysomething years in Hollywood / by Zwick, Edward,author.;
Zwick is an Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer of film and TV. He is most known for his work on 'Blood Diamond', 'The Last Samurai', and 'Legends of the Fall'. Talents whom he spotted early include Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Denzel Washington. He has also worked closely with Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and Julia Roberts. This career memoir from Ed Zwick gives a behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Sprinkled throughout are tips for anyone who has ever imagined writing, directing, or producing for the screen.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Zwick, Edward.; Motion picture producers and directors; Television producers and directors;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A year in the life of Downton Abbey : seasonal celebrations, traditions, and recipes / by Fellowes, Jessica,author.; Briggs, Nick.; Fellowes, Julian.;
Includes bibliographical references.An official companion to the hit series shares insights into daily and seasonal life for upstairs and downstairs residents at the early twentieth-century estate, incorporating exclusive photos from the show's fifth season.
Subjects: Downton Abbey (Television program); Cooking, English.; Country homes; English cooking.; Household employees; Upper class;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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