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Lavender House / by Rosen, Lev AC,author.;
"A delicious story from an new voice in suspense, Lev AC Rosen's Lavender House is Knives Out with a queer historical twist. Lavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene's recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret--but it's not the only one behind these gates. This estate offers a unique freedom, where none of the residents or staff hide who they are. But to keep their secret, they've needed to keep others out. And now they're worried they're keeping a murderer in. Irene's widow hires Evander Mills to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death. Andy, recently fired from the San Francisco police after being caught in a raid on a gay bar, is happy to accept--his calendar is wide open. And his secret is the kind of secret the Lamontaines understand. Andy had never imagined a world like Lavender House. He's seduced by the safety and freedom found behind its gates, where a queer family lives honestly and openly. But that honesty doesn't extend to everything, and he quickly finds himself a pawn in a family game of old money, subterfuge, and jealousy--and Irene's death is only the beginning. When your existence is a crime, everything you do is criminal, and the gates of Lavender House can't lock out the real world forever. Running a soap empire can be a dirty business"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Family secrets; Murder; Sexual minority community;

The quickening : creation and community at the ends of the Earth / by Rush, Elizabeth A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An astonishing, vital book about Antarctica, climate change, and motherhood from the author of Rising, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. In 2019, fifty-seven scientists and crew set out onboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer. Their destination: Thwaites Glacier. Their goal: to learn as much as possible about this mysterious place, never before visited by humans, and believed to be both rapidly deteriorating and capable of making a catastrophic impact on global sea-level rise. In The Quickening, Elizabeth Rush documents their voyage, offering the sublime--seeing an iceberg for the first time; the staggering waves of the Drake Passage; the torqued, unfamiliar contours of Thwaites--alongside the workaday moments of this groundbreaking expedition. A ping-pong tournament at sea. Long hours in the lab. All the effort that goes into caring for and protecting human life in a place that is inhospitable to it. Along the way, she takes readers on a personal journey around a more intimate question: What does it mean to bring a child into the world at this time of radical change? What emerges is a new kind of Antarctica story, one preoccupied not with flag planting but with the collective and challenging work of imagining a better future. With understanding the language of a continent where humans have only been present for two centuries. With the contributions and concerns of women, who were largely excluded from voyages until the last few decades, and of crew members of color, whose labor has often gone unrecognized. The Quickening teems with their voices--with the colorful stories and personalities of Rush's shipmates--in a thrilling chorus. Urgent and brave, absorbing and vulnerable, The Quickening is another essential book from Elizabeth Rush."--
Subjects: Climatic changes.; Explorers; Motherhood.; Nature; Women and the environment.;

Report to Council Proposed Big Bay Point Resort Community Geranium Corporation : application to the Town of Innisfil for amendments to the Official plan and zoning by-law / by Geranium Corporation; Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited;
Subjects: Planning;
© 2004., Marshall Macklin Monaghan,

Life after suicide : finding courage, comfort & community after unthinkable loss / by Ashton, Jennifer,author.;
Subjects: Ashton, Jennifer.; Suicide.; Suicide; Suicide victims; Grief.;

An Arctic childhood / by Metchooyeah, Jillian.; Myers, Maya.;
An Arctic Childhood will introduce kids to the unique way of life of Pauloosie and his community--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Inuit;

Essential ecosystems / by Schaefer, Lola M.,1950-;
Journey around the world to discover the rich and diverse ecosystems that make up our beautiful planet -- from tropical rainforests, to sun-drenched savannas, to vibrant coral reefs.
Subjects: Biotic communities; Ecology;

Beautiful biodiversity : our planet supports an abundance of life--discover the beauty and wonder of its biodiversity, from forest floors to backyard ponds / by Schaefer, Lola M.,1950-;
"The diverse ecosystems across the globe are home to a wealth of biodiversity. Discover astonishing facts about different species and habitats, and the surprising places they can be found. Learn how humans can encourage and nurture biodiversity to protect the beauty of our planet"--
Subjects: Biodiversity; Biotic communities;

Trans bodies, trans selves : a resource for the transgender community / by Erickson-Schroth, Laura.;
LSC
Subjects: Transgender people.; Transgenderism.; Gender identity.;
© c2014., Oxford University Press,

Fostering sustainable behavior : an introduction to community-based social marketing / by Mohr, Douglas Paul,1959-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-170) and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Environmental responsibility; Social marketing.; Sustainable living.;
© c2011., New Society Publishers,

Managing growth and protecting Innisfil's communities : response to a report prepared for the City of Barrie on municipal boundaries and government structure in South Simcoe County / by Marshall Macklin and Monaghan;
Subjects: Cities and towns; Annexation (Municipal government); Planning; Innisfil (Ontario : Town);
© 2002., Marshall Macklin Monaghan,

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