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The giant mechanical man [videorecording] / by Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Grace, Topher,1978-; Kirk, Lee.; Messina, Chris.; Mongrel Media.; Métropole Films Distribution.;
Music by Rich Ragsdale ; cinematography, Doug Emmett ; edited by Robert Komatsu.Jenna Fischer, Chris Messina, Topher Grace, Malin Akerman, Rich Sommer.A jobless thirty-something and a talented street performer help one another discover the transformative power of self confidence in this offbeat romantic comedy starring Jenna Fischer and Chris Messina. Written and directed by Lee Kirk, The Giant Mechanical Man opens to find Janice (Fischer) between jobs and stuck in a perpetual state of arrested development while living with her domineering sister. Attempting to gain employment at a zoo, she happens across Tim (Messina), a performance artist whose career as a "living statue" hasn't taken him very far in life. Meanwhile, as Janice succumbs to pressure to start dating a narcissistic self-help guru (Topher Grace), she realizes that Tim is the only person who has ever managed to make her feel good about herself.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Love; Man-woman relationships; Romance films.; Romantic comedy films.; Street entertainers;
© c2012., Stealth Media Group ; Distributed by Mongrel Media,

The Martha's Vineyard beach and book club [sound recording] : a novel / by Kelly, Martha Hall,author,narrator.; Kelly, Mary Elizabeth,narrator.; Blackstone Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Martha Hall Kelly, Mary Elizabeth Kelly, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, Imani Jade Powers, EJ Lavery."2016: Thirty-four-year-old Mari Starwood is still grieving from the loss of her mother as she travels to the storied island of Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts. She's come all the way from California with nothing but a name on a piece of paper: Elizabeth Devereaux, the famous but reclusive Vineyard painter. When Mari makes it to Mrs. Devereaux's stunning waterfront farm under the guise of taking a painting class with her, Mrs. Devereaux begins to tell her the story of the Smith sisters, who once lived there. As the tale unfolds, Mari is shocked to learn that her relationship to this island runs deeper than she ever thought possible. 1942: The Smith girls -- nineteen-year-old aspiring writer Cadence and sixteen-year-old, war-obsessed Briar -- are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together during World War II as the U.S. Army arrives on Martha's Vineyard. When Briar spots German U-boats lurking off the island's shores, and Cadence falls into an unlikely romance with a sworn enemy, their quiet lives are officially upended. In an attempt at normalcy, Cadence and her best friend Bess start a book club, which grows in both members and influence as they connect with a fabulous New York publisher who could make all of Cadence's dreams come true. But all that is put at risk by a mysterious man who washes ashore -- and whispers of a spy in their midst. Who in their tightknit island community can they trust? Could this little book club change the course of the war -- before it's too late?"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Mothers; Sisters; World War, 1939-1945;

Juliet, naked [videorecording] / by Apatow, Judd,1967-film producer.; Berger, Albert(Motion picture producer),film producer.; Byrne, Rose,actor.; Hawke, Ethan,1970-actor.; Jenkins, Tamara,1962-screenwriter.; Mendel, Barry,film producer.; O'Dowd, Chris,1980-actor.; Peretz, Evgenia,screenwriter.; Peretz, Jesse,1968-film director.; Soros, Jeffrey,film producer.; Taylor, Jim,1963-screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Hornby, Nick.Juliet, naked.; Elevation Pictures,film distributor.; Lions Gate Films,publisher.;
Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Chris O'dowd.The story of Annie, the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan, and her unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for language.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Romantic comedy films.; Fans (Persons); Singers; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Man-woman relationships;
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Inseparable : a never-before-published novel / by Beauvoir, Simone de,1908-1986,author.; Atwood, Margaret,1939-writer of introduction.; Smith, Sandra,1949-translator.; translation of:Beauvoir, Simone de,1908-1986.Inséparables.English.;
"From the moment Sylvie and Andrée meet in their Parisian day school, they see in each other an accomplice with whom to confront the mysteries of girlhood. For the next ten years, the two are the closest of friends and confidantes as they explore life in a post-World War One France, and as Andrée becomes increasingly reckless and rebellious, edging closer to peril. Sylvie, insightful and observant, sees a France of clashing ideals and religious hypocrisy--and at an early age is determined to form her own opinions. Andrée, a tempestuous dreamer, is inclined to melodrama and romance. Despite their different natures they rely on each other to safeguard their secrets while entering adulthood in a world that did not pay much attention to the wills and desires of young women. Deemed too intimate to publish during Simone de Beauvoir's life, Inseparable offers fresh insight into the groundbreaking feminist's own coming-of-age; her transformative, tragic friendship with her childhood friend Zaza Lacoin; and how her youthful relationships shaped her philosophy. Sandra Smith's vibrant translation of the novel will be long cherished by de Beauvoir devotees and first-time readers alike."--
Subjects: Autobiographical fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Feminist fiction.; Historical fiction.; Female friendship;

November 9 A Novel [electronic resource] : by Hoover, Colleen.aut; Webber, Zachary.nrt; Goethals, Angela.nrt; cloudLibrary;
Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, and All Your Perfects returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
Subjects: Audiobooks.; New Adult; Contemporary; Contemporary Women;
© 2015., Simon & Schuster,

Ali & Ava [videorecording] / by Akhtar, Adeel,actor.; Barnard, Clio,film director,screenwriter.; Rushbrook, Claire,actor.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,film distributor.;
Claire Rushbrook, Adeel Akhtar.Sparks fly as two people develop a deep connection despite the lingering legacy of past relationships. A compelling love story enveloped in music and imbued with humor.PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.BAFTA nominee for Best British Film
Subjects: Feature films.; Romance films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Loneliness; Man-woman relationships;
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About time [videorecording] / by Duncan, Lindsay.; Gleeson, Domhnall,1983-; Hollander, Tom,1967-; McAdams, Rachel,1978-; Mullen, Mitchell.; Nighy, Bill,1949-; Relativity Media.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Music by Nick Laird-Clowes ; cinematography, John Guleserian ; edited by Mark Day.Mitchell Mullen, Lindsay Duncan, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Rachel Mcadams, Domhnall Gleeson.A young man with the ability to time travel discovers that finding true love isn't as easy as he thought it would be in this romantic comedy from writer/director Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Pirate Radio). Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21 and lonely. In the harsh morning light following a depressing New Year's Eve party, however, he discovers a family secret that will change his life forever. Entrusted by his father (Bill Nighy) with the knowledge that the men in their family can time travel, Cornwall native Tim relocates to London to study law, and find a girlfriend. The moment Tim locks eyes with gorgeous Mary (Rachel McAdams) he knows he's found the woman of his dreams. But as soon as they've fallen in love, an unexpected glitch in the time travel renders them complete strangers again. Now, in order to win back Mary's heart, Tim will have to travel into the past time and again. Eventually, he seems to master the process, using his unique talent to create an unforgettable marriage proposal, ensure his wedding to Mary goes off without a hitch, and circumvent a massive traffic jam that blocks their route to the hospital when his wife goes into labor, but in time Tim discovers that the true key to happiness lies not in his ability to fix the problems of the past, but instead make the absolute most of his life in the present.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Family secrets; Feature films.; Love; Man-woman relationships; Romance films.; Time travel;
© c2014., Universal,

Words on bathroom walls [videorecording] / by Freudenthal, Thor,film director,film producer.; Garcia, Andy,actor.; Goggins, Walton,1971-actor.; Liddell, Mickey,film producer.; Naveda, Nick,1988-screenwriter.; Robb, AnnaSophia,1993-actor.; Russell, Taylor,1994-actor.; Shilaimon, Pete,film producer.; Roadside Attractions (Firm),production company.; Lions Gate Home Entertainment,publisher.;
Annasophia Robb, Walton Goggins, Taylor Russell, Andy Garcia, Molly Parker, Devon Bostick, Charlie Plummer.Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic content involving mental illness, some sexual references, strong language and smoking.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Romance films.; Feature films.; Coming-of-age films.; High school seniors; Mental illness; Teenage boys;
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La la land [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Chazelle, Damien,1985-film director,screenwriter.; Platt, Marc,1957-film producer.; Berger, Fred,film producer.; Horowitz, Jordon,film producer.; Gilbert, Gary,film producer.; DeWitt, Rosemarie,actor.; Gosling, Ryan,1980-actor.; Stone, Emma,1988-actor.; Legend, John,actor.; Summit Entertainment,presenter.; Impostor Pictures,production company.; Gilbert Films,production company.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.;
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie Dewitt, John Legend.A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing dreams.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (16x9 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Musical films.; Feature films.; Actresses; Man-woman relationships; Pianists;
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Call the midwife. [videorecording] / by Agutter, Jenny,actor.; George, Helen,1984-actor.; Main, Laura,1981-actor.; Parfitt, Judy,1935-actor.; Redgrave, Vanessa,1937-actor.; Ritchie, Charlotte,1989-actor.; Bassett, Linda,actor.; Thomas, Heidi,1967-creator,screenwriter.; Tricklebank, Ann,television producer.; British Broadcasting Corporation.Television Service,production company.; Neal Street Productions,production company.; BBC Worldwide Ltd.,publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Charlotte Ritchie, Linda Bassett.Season 8 continues to explore complex medical and personal stories on the midwifery and district nursing rounds. It is now 1964 and times are changing, from the introduction of the contraceptive pill and the availability of a new cancer-screening program, to the new construction of high-rise buildings. The nuns and nurses continue to face a variety of challenging issues including cleft palate, sickle cell and illegal abortion. And for one on the team, romance could be on the horizon.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Midwives; Female friendship; Nuns; Poor; Poverty; Pregnant women; Childbirth;
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