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Against the grain : defiant giants who changed the world / by O'Reilly, Terry,1959-author.;
Terry O'Reilly turns his eye to the mavericks who go "against the grain" in their work to explore what lessons we can learn from them. People who chose to ignore conventional wisdom, found or invented a better way, questioned the status quo at great sacrifice, and pushed for change against all odds.
Subjects: Creative ability in business.; Eccentrics and eccentricities.; Success in business.; Technological innovations.;

Famous for a time : forgotten giants of Canadian sport / by Wilson, Jason,1970-author.; Reid, Richard M.,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The cultural impact of sport on a nation is not slight. Famous for a Time explores a number of important, if not well remembered, Canadian athletes and the sports they played to help explain the nation's complicated history, sporting and otherwise. It is an exploration that reveals the socio-cultural trends that have shaped Canada since Confederation. Through the prism of some exceptional athletes, the prevailing attitudes of many Canadians about class, race, masculinity, femininity, and national identity are laid bare. Here, from the sidelines, we learn how these attitudes have changed--or not, as the case may be--over time. From team sports such as lacrosse, baseball, and cricket to Canada's cycling craze, track and field, and boxing, each chapter offers insight into an important aspect of the nation's narrative. The winners and losers of Canada's games simply mirror the larger questions that have faced Canadian society across three centuries."--
Subjects: Athletes; Sports;

Jack and the beanstalk and the french fries / by Teague, Mark.;
In this humorous version of the traditional tale, Jack's magic beanstalk produces so many beans that soon everyone in the village is sick of eating them, and mad at Jack, and when he climbs the beanstalk he finds that Mr. Giant is equally fed up with beans--but fortunately Mrs. Giant suggests a solution to their diet problem.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Giants; Beans; Magic;

The jungle book. [videorecording] / by DQ Entertainment International,presenter.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); KaBOOM! Entertainment,film distributor.; Phase 4 Films (Firm),presenter.;
From deep within the jungle comes a mighty roar ... a roar that could only come from one creature - the Giant Claw! When Mowgli's search of this legendary creature ends with an unexpected discovery, he must race against time to thwart an evil plan of Shere Khan's and rescue a friend.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936.; Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Friendship; Human-animal relationships; Orphans; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.

The eighth wonder of the world : the true story of André the Giant / by Hébert, Bertrand,author.; Laprade, Pat,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant -- but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Andre, the Giant, 1946-1993.; Wrestlers;

Attack on Titan. by Isayama, Hajime,1986-; Drzka, Sheldon.;
"T ages 16+"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.; Suspense comic books, strips, etc.; Giants; City walls;
© c2012., Kodansha Comics,

Attack on Titan. by Isayama, Hajime,1986-; Drzka, Sheldon.;
"T ages 16+"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.; Suspense comic books, strips, etc.; Giants; City walls;
© c2012., Kodansha Comics,

I'm the best artist in the ocean / by Sherry, Kevin;
A giant squid brags about being the best artist in the entire ocean.A Junior Library Guild selection
Subjects: Art; Giant squids; Marine animals; Squid;
© 2008., Dial Books for Young Readers,

Elephants : birth, life, and death in the world of the giants / by Mumby, Hannah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild. Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day, Dr. Hannah Mumby notes grandmothers, mothers, sisters and children exchanging noisy greetings, a consistent stream of close-range vocalisations, intermittent touching, co-operative herding of babies and frequent stopping for snacks. A close and interconnected family. But in this family, the adults weigh several tons each and the babies wave trunks playfully at one another. This is a herd of elephants. That elephants are intelligent, sentient beings is common knowledge, but so much about their day-to-day lives and abilities remains unknown. How do they communicate with one another over seemingly impossible distances? How do males spend their lives once they have left their mothers' herds? And how much do they really remember? In this lyrically written and deeply personal account of several years of field research, Mumby reverently describes her own elephant encounters, alongside an exploration of the most up-to-date discoveries about the lives of these gentle giants. Learn how elephants live, travel, have sex, raise children and relate to one another, and reflect on how they think and feel. Understanding elephants as individuals closes the gap between human and animal and has powerful applications in the critical field of elephant conservation.
Subjects: Elephants.; Elephants;

The Color Factory / by Telchin, Eric.; Funck, Diego.;
Panda, Penguin, and Zebra lead a tour of the Color Factory, where only twelve perfect colors are approved, but things go wrong and the reader must help set them right.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Color; Factories; Giant panda; Penguins; Zebras;

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