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Shrewed : a wry and closely observed look at the lives of women and girls : essays / by Renzetti, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Why are there so few women in politics? Why is public space, whether it's the street or social media, still so inhospitable to women? What does Carrie Fisher have to do with Mary Wollstonecraft? And why is a wedding ceremony Satan's playground? These are some of the questions that bestselling author and acclaimed journalist Elizabeth Renzetti examines in her new collection of essays. Drawing upon Renzetti's decades of reporting on feminist issues, Shrewed is a book about feminism's crossroads. From Hillary Clinton's failed campaign to the quest for equal pay, from the lessons we can learn from old ladies to the future of feminism in a turbulent world, Renzetti takes a pointed, witty look at how far we've come - and how far we have to go. If Nellie McClung and Erma Bombeck had an IVF baby, this book would be the result. If they'd lived at the same time. And in the same country. And if IVF had been invented. Well, you get the point."--
Subjects: Essays.; Feminism.; Canadian essays.; Women; Women's rights.;
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Little Shrew / by Miyakoshi, Akiko,1982-;
Little Shrew's day --"Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He's a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends. This collection of three short stories - perfect for emerging readers - is illustrated in Miyakoshi's signature soft monochrome palette with pops of color. The charming tales celebrate enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful."--
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Illustrated works.; Short stories.; Picture books.; City and town life; Shrews; Friendship; Joy;
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When spider met shrew / by Kerbel, Deborah.; Côté, Geneviève,1964-;
When Spider meets Shrew, they are both down on their luck. Spider's web has blown away, and Shrew's home has just been paved over. What happens when they decide to help each other out? They meet Bat, who is lonely for friends. Then they meet Possum, who can't find his mom; Dog, who misses her puppies; and Pony, who is out of a job. Everyone has problems, but this quirky new community is ready to lend a hand in creative and surprising ways.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Friendship; Animals; Helping behavior;
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Vinegar girl : the taming of the shrew retold / by Tyler, Anne,author.; adaptation of (work):Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.Taming of the shrew.;
Kate Battista is feeling stuck. How did she end up running house and home for her eccentric scientist father and uppity, pretty younger sister Bunny? Plus, she's always in trouble at work - her pre-school charges adore her, but the adults don't always appreciate her unusual opinions and forthright manner. Dr. Battista has other problems. After years out in the academic wilderness, he is on the verge of a breakthrough. His research could help millions. There's only one problem: his brilliant young lab assistant, Pyotr, is about to be deported. When Dr. Battista cooks up an outrageous plan that will enable Pyotr to stay in the country, he's relying - as usual - on Kate to help him.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Fathers and daughters;
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Shhh! / by Willis, Jeanne;
When a shrew has something important to say he has trouble getting anyone to listen because it is so noisy.
Subjects: Shrews; Noise; Listening; Peace;
© [2005], c2004., Hyperion Books for Children,
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Shakespeare uncovered. [videorecording] / by Bonneville, Hugh.; Cattrall, Kim.; Fiennes, Joseph,1970-; Freeman, Morgan.; Harewood, David.; 116 Films (Firm); Blakeway Productions.; PBS Distribution (Firm); WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.);
A midsummer night's dream -- King Lear -- The taming of the shrew -- Othello -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Romeo and Juliet.Presenters: Morgan Freeman, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall.Behind every Shakespeare play is a story. Shakespeare Uncovered portrays the Bard as an impresario who, four centuries ago, defined show business in his day-drawing on historical sources, stealing and adapting ideas, bringing back popular characters, writing prequels, and developing dramatic ideas from the politics of the day. In each episode, a major Shakespearean actor or director explores and reveals the extraordinary world and works of William Shakespeare and the still-potent impact they have today. The presenters have spent their lives with Shakespeare s work and relate not only to the stories of the plays themselves, but also how they came to be written, how they have been performed, and how they have survived over 400 years.E.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; stereo.
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Documentary television programs.; Dramatists, English; European drama; Historical television programs.;
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Raise a fist, take a knee : race and the illusion of progress in modern sports / by Feinstein, John,author.;
"Seventy-five years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line, race is still a central and defining factor of America's professional sports leagues. With an encyclopedic knowledge of professional sports, and shrew cultural criticism, John Feinstein uncovers not just why, but how, pro sports continue to perpetuate racial inequality"--
Subjects: Discrimination in sports; Racism in sports; Professional sports;
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Mammals [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-narrator.; Webb, Roger,television producer.; Armstrong, Stuart,television director,television producer.; Baines, Lydia,television director,television producer.; Rasmussen, Daniel,1987-television director,television producer.; Larsen, Will,television director,television producer.; Pilley, Rob,television director,television producer.; Allan, Justine,television director,television producer.; BBC Studios,publisher.;
Narrator, David Attenborough.The contemporary and unfiltered series offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group ever, from the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale. Mammals, the most loved group of all animals, are found on every continent and in every ocean, from the frozen wildernesses to the densest jungles, in the hottest deserts and the darkest depths. Discover the secrets to their success their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivalled intelligence and unique sociability. The series also highlights many of the challenges facing mammals in a rapidly changing world and how they endeavour to overcome them.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Documentary television programs.; Animal television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Mammals.; Mammalia (class); Animal behavior.;
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Niagara Falls [videorecording] / by Nyambi, Nyambi,narrator.; Pontecorvo, Joseph,television director.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.;
Narrator: Nyambi Nyambi.Niagara Falls is the story of an extraordinary ecosystem larger than the state of Texas, and more precious than oil. The heartbeat of this remarkable water world is Niagara Falls. Through the eyes of passionate scientists and naturalists, we uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water. In this realm, tiny shrews hunt in freezing-cold rivers, spectacular shorebird migration unfolds over thundering falls, snowy owls stalk their prey from ice flows, and prehistoric snapping turtles brave a perilous overland journey. All these creatures and many more are part of a remarkable narrative unfolding in one of the most unique ecosystems in North America-Niagara.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Travelogues (Television programs); Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Waterfalls; Waterfalls;
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