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- Free as a bird : the story of Malala / by Maslo, Lina.;
- Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and filmography.Ages 4-8.LSC
- Subjects: Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Girls; Women social reformers;
- Brawler : Stories. by Groff, Lauren.;
- Read alone, each story in 'Brawler' is an individual triumph. Read together, they hum in exhilarating resonance. Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age, class, and region - from New England to Florida to California - these nine stories reflect and expand upon a shared theme: the ceaseless battle between humans dark and light angels.Library Bound Incorporated
- Subjects: Romance fiction.; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Short Stories (single author); FICTION / Women;
- Chair yoga for seniors [text (large print)] : stretches and poses that you can do sitting down at home. by Lehmkuhl, Lynn.;
- "One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or "yoga while seated," allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair yoga for seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down. Chair yoga for seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including: FULL BODY WARM-UPS JOINT ROTATIONS BEGINNER ROUTINES INTERMEDIATE ROUTINES EXPERT ROUTINES OSTEOARTHRITIS ROUTINES FULL BODY COOL DOWNS The routines found in Chair yoga for seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence"--Library Bound Incorporated
- Subjects: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare; HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise / General; HEALTH & FITNESS / Longevity; HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga;
- Carrie Soto is back [text (large print)] : a novel / by Reid, Taylor Jenkins,author.;
- "In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one of those victories. After all, her dad-a former champion tennis player himself-has trained her for this since the age of two, always emphasizing, "We don't stop for one second until you are the best." Which is why it is infuriating when Nicki Chan arrives on the scene six years later and ties Carrie with twenty Slams. Just like that, Carrie's championship record is slipping through her hands. And she can't let that happen. So at thirty-seven years old, Carrie Soto is coming out of retirement to defend her title. Even if the sports media says she's too old to be playing professionally. Even if her injured athlete's body doesn't move as fast as it once did. Even if it means trusting her father to coach her again after he betrayed her all those years ago. And even if the fans don't want the cold, heartless "Battle Axe" Carrie back. In spite of it all: Carrie. Is. Back. She will return for one final season to prove to the world that she is the all-time champion. Because if you know your destiny is to be the best, isn't it your right to keep fighting for it?"--
- Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Sports fiction.; Large type books.; Novels.; Competition (Psychology); Fathers and daughters; Women athletes; Women tennis players;
- The Women A Novel [electronic resource] : by Hannah, Kristin.aut; cloudLibrary;
- A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women—at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is over-whelmed by the chaos and destruction of war. Each day is a gamble of life and death, hope and betrayal; friendships run deep and can be shattered in an instant. In war, she meets—and becomes one of—the lucky, the brave, the broken, and the lost. But war is just the beginning for Frankie and her veteran friends. The real battle lies in coming home to a changed and divided America, to angry protesters, and to a country that wants to forget Vietnam. The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm’s way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten. A novel about deep friendships and bold patriotism, The Women is a richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose idealism and courage under fire will come to define an era.General adult.
- Subjects: Electronic books.; Contemporary Women; Family Life;
- © 2024., St. Martin's Publishing Group,
- The final revival of Opal & Nev : a novel / by Walton, Dawnie,author.;
- "Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she can't imagine settling for a 9-to-5 job--despite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bar's amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington Records. In early seventies New York City, just as she's finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal's bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially black women, who dare to speak their truth. Decades later, as Opal considers a 2016 reunion with Nev, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Sunny thought she knew most of the stories leading up to the cult duo's most politicized chapter. But as her interviews dig deeper, a nasty new allegation from an unexpected source threatens to blow up everything."--
- Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Women rock musicians; Rock groups; Rock musicians;
- Chair yoga for seniors : stretches and poses that you can do sitting down at home / by Lehmkuhl, Lynn,author.;
- "One of the biggest concerns among aging men and women is the fear of falling. Chair yoga, or "yoga while seated," allows anyone to experience all of the benefits of an exercise program without being afraid. In Chair yoga for seniors, registered yoga practitioner and instructor Lynn Lehmkuhl offers readers easy-to-follow yoga positions and stretches that can be done at home, while sitting down. Chair yoga for seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing yoga daily, and provides instructions for numerous different exercises, including: FULL BODY WARM-UPS JOINT ROTATIONS BEGINNER ROUTINES INTERMEDIATE ROUTINES EXPERT ROUTINES OSTEOARTHRITIS ROUTINES FULL BODY COOL DOWNS The routines found in Chair yoga for seniors can help readers make daily exercise a reality and provide invaluable benefits such as increased energy and a boost in confidence"--
- Subjects: Hatha yoga for older people.; Physical fitness for older people.;
- All the summers in between / by Foster, Brooke Lea,author.;
- When wealthy, impulsive summer girl Margot meets hardworking and steady local girl Thea in the summer of 1967, the unlikely pair become fast friends, working alongside one another in a record store and spending every spare moment together. But after an unspeakable incident on one devastating August night, they don't see one another for ten years ... until Margot suddenly reappears in Thea's life, begging for help and harboring more than one dangerous secret. Thea can't bring herself to refuse her beloved friend--but she also knows she can't fully trust her either. Unfulfilled as a housewife, Thea enjoys the dazzling sense of adventure Margot brings to her life, but will the truth of what happened to them that fateful summer ruin everything? Testing the boundaries of how far she'll go for a friend, Thea is forced to reckon with her uncertain future while trying to decide if some friends are meant to remain in the past. Set in the dual timelines of 1967 and 1977, All the Summers In Between is at once a mesmerizing portrait of a complex friendship, a delicious glimpse into a bygone Hamptons, and a powerful coming-of-age for two young women during a transformative era.
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Female friendship; Friendship; Secrecy; Socialites; Summer;
- A Greyhound of a Girl. by D'Alò, Enzo,film director.; Gleeson, Brendan,actor.; McKenna, Charlene,actor.; O'Connor, Mia,actor.; Linehan, Roseleen,actor.; Horgan, Sharon,actor.; Good Deed Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Brendan Gleeson, Charlene McKenna, Mia O'Connor, Roseleen Linehan, Sharon HorganOriginally produced by Good Deed Entertainment in 2023.Eleven year old Mary has an insatiable passion for cooking, and dreams of become a great chef. Her grandmother Emer, with whom she has a very special relationship, encourages her to make this dream come true. But every path has its obstacles, and facing them turns into quite an adventure. In this delicate coming-of-age story, filled with joy and laughter, we join four generations of women as they head off on a glorious journey together. One that takes them down memory lane and gives them the opportunity to learn about each other, truly and deeply.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Animated films.;
- Brawler [text (large print)] : Stories. by Groff, Lauren.;
- Read alone, each story in 'Brawler' is an individual triumph. Read together, they hum in exhilarating resonance. Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age, class, and region - from New England to Florida to California - these nine stories reflect and expand upon a shared theme: the ceaseless battle between humans dark and light angels.Library Bound Incorporated
- Subjects: Romance fiction.; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Short Stories (single author); FICTION / Women;
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