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The woo woo : how I survived ice hockey, drug raids, demons, and my crazy Chinese family / by Wong, Lindsay,1987-author.;
"In this jaw-dropping, darkly comedic memoir, a young woman comes of age in a dysfunctional Asian family who blame their woes on ghosts and demons when they should really be on anti-psychotic meds. Lindsay Wong grew up with a paranoid schizophrenic grandmother and a mother who was deeply afraid of the "woo-woo" -- Chinese ghosts who come to visit in times of personal turmoil. From a young age, she witnessed the woo-woo's sinister effects; when she was six, Lindsay and her mother avoided the dead people haunting their house by hiding out in a mall food court, and on a camping trip, in an effort to rid her daughter of demons, her mother tried to light Lindsay's foot on fire. The eccentricities take a dark turn, however, and when Lindsay starts to experience symptoms of the woo-woo herself, she wonders whether she will suffer the same fate as her family. At once a witty and touching memoir about the Asian immigrant experience and a harrowing and honest depiction of the vagaries of mental illness, The Woo-Woo is a gut-wrenching and beguiling manual for surviving family, and oneself."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Wong, Lindsay, 1987-; Wong, Lindsay, 1987-; Wong, Lindsay, 1987-; Wong, Lindsay, 1987-; Chinese Canadians; Psychoses; Psychoses;

Dementia in the family : practical advice from a caregiver / by Cardwell, Lee.;
"Approximately six million people have some form of dementia in North America, and they each have an average of five care partners. This number is growing each year and will continue to grow until a cure is found. There are books that are very clinical and books that are fictional, but 'Dementia in the Family' provides clinical information in lay terms within a true story of how dementia affects not just the person with the disease, but everyone around them. The author's gentle humor offers the reader moments of lightness in what could be a very dark read. Anyone can read and learn from this warm, practical, and all-encompassing book on dementia"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Dementia.; Dementia;

Corpse bride [videorecording] / by August, John.; Bonham Carter, Helena,1966-; Burton, Tim,1958-; Depp, Johnny.; Johnson, Mike(Comic book author); Pettler, Pamela.; Thompson, Caroline.; Ullman, Tracey.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969-); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Voices: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham, Tracey Ullman.A young man is brought into the underworld of the dead after mistakenly wedding a rotting corpse as he practiced his wedding vows.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Animated films.; Dead; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Stop-motion animated films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2005., Warner Home Video,

The endless vessel : a novel / by Soule, Charles,author.;
"A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of 'depression plague' that people refer to simply as 'The Grey.' No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there's no coming back. A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out"--Jacket.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Depression, Mental; Happiness; Hope; Women scientists;

The measure of my powers : a memoir of food, misery, and Paris / by Ellis, Jackie Kai,author.;
"On the surface, Jackie Kai Ellis's life was the one that every woman--herself included--wanted. She was in her late twenties and married to a handsome man, she had a successful career as a designer, and a home that she shared with her husband. But instead of feeling fulfilled, happy, and loved, each morning she'd wake up dreading the day ahead, searching for a way out. Depression clouded every moment, the feelings of inadequacy that had begun in childhood now consumed her, and her marriage was slowly transforming into one between two strangers--unfamiliar, childless, and empty. In this darkness, she could only find one source of light: the kitchen. It was the place where Jackie escaped, finding peace, comfort, and acceptance. This is the story of how, armed with nothing but a love of food and the words of the great 20th century food writer M.F.K. Fisher, one woman begins a journey--from France to Italy, then the Congo and back again--to find herself. Along the way, she goes to pastry school in Paris, eats the most perfect apricots over the Tuscan hills, watches a family of gorillas grazing deep in the Congolese brush, has her heart broken one last time on a bridge in Lyon, and, ultimately, finds a path to life and joy. Told with insight and intimacy, and radiating with warmth and humor, The Measure of My Powers is an unforgettable experience of the senses."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Ellis, Jackie Kai; Ellis, Jackie Kai; Business women; Depressed persons.; Food writers; Food writing.; Food;

Empire of the vampire / by Kristoff, Jay,author.; Orthwick, Bon,illustrator.; Allyn, Virginia,illustrator.;
"From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs' sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness. Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order couldn't stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains. Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity's last remaining hope: The Holy Grail"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Epic fiction.; Action and adventure fiction.; Vampire fiction.; Vampires; Prisoners; Brotherhoods; Quests (Expeditions); Imaginary wars and battles;

Life on Svalbard : finding home on a remote island near the North Pole / by Blomdahl, Cecilia,author.; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town. Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner, Christoffer, and her dog, Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world--where polar bears roam free and northern lights shine bright. With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later. Through personal stories and firsthand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions. Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper understanding of why people choose to live in extreme environments and perhaps help you find the hidden magic of where you live too.
Subjects: Biographies.; Illustrated works.; Personal narratives.; Blomdahl, Cecilia.;

Midsomer murders. [videorecording] / by Dudgeon, Neil.; Graham, Caroline,1931-; Hughes, Jason,1971-; Langton, Simon.; Martin, Nicholas.; True-May, Brian.; All 3 Media International (Firm); Bentley Productions (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Written in the stars -- The Sicilian defense -- Schooled in murder.Jason Hughes, Neil Dudgeon.Written in the Stars: The death of an amateur astronomer during a total eclipse of the sun shines light into some dark corners of the star-gazing community in Midsomer Stanton. The Sicilian Defence: Star-crossed lovers and championship chess intersect as the detectives search for a killer who leaves a chess notation at the scene of the crime. Schooled in Murder: A series of gruesome murders appears to be related to secret plans to modernize the dairy that produces the famous Midsomer Blue.PG.DVD; region 1; widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Barnaby, Chief Inspector (Fictitious character); Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Detectives; Murder; Murderers;
© c2014., Distributed by RLJ Entertainment,

Final roasting place / by Delaney, Devon.;
Erno Oliveri made sure to be on set for his daughter's cook-off appearance on Sunny Side Up with Brett and Carmell. Or as it's now known, Sunny Side Up with Carmell and Brett--since the ambitious young Carmell seems to have the producer and station owner eating out of her hand. But the important news is that Sherry has bested the competition with her Spicy Toasted Chickpea and Almond appetizer and clinched the spatula-shaped trophy. It's her shining moment--until everything goes dark. A quick-moving storm has knocked out power to the studio--and when the lights come back up, Carmell is at her desk with a sharp object lodged in her neck. The weapon is an unusual tool, used by craftsmen who make hooked rugs. Has someone taken corporate backstabbing to a new level, and framed Erno in the process? If Sherry's going to protect her dad and their family name, she has to find out where he was when the lights went out...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Women cooks; Cooking; Murder;

Heart of gold / by Daniels, B. J.;
"Charlie Farmington has been blaming herself for her stepsister Lindy's unsolved murder for fifteen years. Then, through the twinkling lights and pine-scented air of a Montana Christmas, she glimpses Lindy--alive--standing on the street. Shocked and afraid, Charlie turns to the only person she can trust to help her: William "Shep" Shepherd, her first love, who knows all of Charlie's secrets... except one. The intriguing girl Shep fell hard for has become a breathtaking woman--and now that she's back in his life, he'll do whatever he can to help her uncover what really happened to her sister. But when Charlie finally reveals the secret that ripped them apart all those years ago, Shep realizes how much danger is still lurking. For the truth about that night isn't just dark--it's deadly. And their second chance together could end before it's even begun..."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Sisters; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Murder; Man-woman relationships; Family secrets;

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