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Change, Not Charity. by Lebrecht, Jim,film director.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Peter DinklageOriginally produced by PBS in 2025.The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. From American Experience.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Health.; History.; United States--History.; Discrimination.; Disabilities.; United States--Politics and government.; People with disabilities.;
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Give : charity and the art of living generously / by MacFarlane-Barrow, Magnus,author.;
From the founder of Mary's Meals and the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shed That Fed a Million Children, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow travels the world encountering startling acts of charity and the power of generosity.
Subjects: Charity.; Charities.; Humanitarian assistance.;
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What WE lost : inside the attack on Canada's largest children's charity / by Rangwala, Tawfiq S.,author.; Campbell, Kim,1947-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In this book, former WE board member and lawyer Tawfiq Rangwala unpacks the evidence and provides the critical context around the headline-grabbing controversies that have shaped the narrative. Drawing on the factual record, his personal experiences inside the organization, and extensive interviews with supporters and critics, Rangwala cuts through the fog and explains what really happened, why it happened, and who should be held to account. Rangwala grew up in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Kielburger, Craig.; Kielburger, Marc.; WE (Charity); Charity organization; Scandals;
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Thirst : a story of redemption, compassion, and a mission to bring clean water to the world / by Harrison, Scott,author.; Sweetingham, Lisa,author.;
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Harrison, Scott.; Philanthropists; Charities; Water-supply.;
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The Christmas boutique / by Chiaverini, Jennifer,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE GIVING QUILT, ISBN 9780525953609. The 21st entry in Jennifer Chiaverini's 'Elm Creek Quilts' series follows Sylvia Bergstrom and the Elm Creek Quilters as they work tirelessly to make sure the annual Christmas Boutique happens, but it may take a holiday miracle or two to make it the smashing success they want it to be.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Compson, Sylvia (Fictitious character); Quiltmakers; Bazaars (Charities); Women;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sins of fathers : a spectacular break from a dark criminal past / by Emmett, Michael,author.; Compston, Harriet,author.;
In 'Sins of Fathers', ex-gangster Michael Emmett recounts his journey away from prison and the glamourous, dangerous world of organised crime and into his most difficult journey yet - surrender.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Emmett, Michael.; Criminals; Ex-convicts; Prisons;
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The Bill Gates problem : reckoning with the myth of the good billionaire / by Schwab, Tim(Journalist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Gates, Bill, 1955-; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Billionaires; Charities;
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Undercover Kindness : Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity. by Darts, Jimmy.;
One spark of love can change everything. In 'Undercover Kindness', Jimmy Darts, the social media sensation known for his viral random acts of kindness videos, invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Philanthropy & Charity;
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Who was Mother Teresa? / by Gigliotti, Jim.; Groff, David,1956-;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105).Presents the life of an Albanian girl, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, who became known as Mother Teresa and spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.LSC
Subjects: Teresa, Mother, Saint, 1910-1997; Missionaries of Charity; Nuns; Missionaries;
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Mother Teresa / by Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel(María Isabel); Rosenberg, Natascha S.;
Includes bibliographical references.Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.LSC
Subjects: Teresa, Mother, Saint, 1910-1997; Missionaries of Charity; Nuns;
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