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The lady brewer of London : a novel / by Brooks, Karen(Australian author),author.;
1405: The daughter of a wealthy merchant, Anneke Sheldrake suddenly finds her family bankrupted when her father's ship is swept away at sea. Forced to find a way to provide for herself and her siblings, Anneke rejects an offer of marriage from a despised cousin and instead turns to her late mother's family business: brewing ale. Armed with her mother's recipes, she then makes a bold deal with her father's aristocratic employer, putting her home and family at risk. Thanks to her fierce determination, Anneke's brew wins a following and begins to turn a profit. But her rise threatens some in her community and those closest to her are left to pay the price. As Anneke slowly pieces her life together again, she finds an unlikely ally in a London brothel owner. Determined not only to reclaim her livelihood and her family, Anneke vows not to let anyone stand in the way of her forging her own destiny.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Brewing industry; Secrecy; Businesswomen; Betrayal; Middle Ages;

Love after 50 : how to find it, enjoy it, and keep it / by Russo, Francine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."This ultimate, comprehensive, and intimate guide will help you find and keep love after 50"--
Subjects: Man-woman relationships.; Interpersonal attraction.; Middle-aged persons.;

Dream scenario [videorecording] / by Baker, Dylan,actor.; Beaty, Maev,actor.; Bird, Lily,actor.; Borgli, Kristoffer,1985-screenwriter,film director.; Boudreau, Paula,actor.; Bridges, Krista,actor.; Cage, Nicolas,1965-actor.; Clement, Jessica,actor.; Coates, Conrad,actor.; Klein, David,1972-actor.; McPhail, Marnie,actor.; Meadows, Tim,1961-actor.; Nicholson, Julianne,1971-actor.; Slade, Star,actor.; Videoville Showtime,film distributor.;
Lily Bird, Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Jessica Clement, Star Slade, David Klein, Paula Boudreau, Marnie Mcphail, Tim Meadows, Dylan Baker, Maev Beaty, Krista Bridges, Conrad Coates.Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Dark comedy films.; Feature films.; Dreams; Middle-aged men; Celebrities; Fame;
For private home use only.

Yoga pant nation : a novel / by Gelman, Laurie,author.;
"The hilarious, irreverent Jen Dixon is class mom-again-for her son's fifth grade year, and a class bully, spin-teacher training, and her irresistible granddaughter keep her on her toes and perpetually in yoga pants"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Middle-aged women; Middle-aged mothers; Grandmothers; Educational fund raising; Schools;

Midlife bites : anyone else falling apart or is it just me? / by Mann, Jen,author.;
"From the New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat comes a smart, funny, personal examination of what it's like to be at the crossroads of a woman's midlife crisis. Jen Mann had what appeared to be the perfect life: a successful career as a bestselling author and award-winning blogger, a devoted husband, teenage kids who weren't total jerks, and a badass minivan. So imagine her surprise when, at forty-seven years old, a midlife crisis kicked her straight in the ladybits. In an attempt to deal with the resulting range of emotions and physical changes in midlife, Jen posted a completely honest now-viral post, "Anyone Else Falling Apart Or Is It Just Me?" The response was instantaneous and overwhelming. Women from all over the country flooded the comments section, glad to see they weren't the only ones experiencing this feeling of isolation and dissatisfaction. It was the beginning of a movement. Midlife Bites encompasses these important conversations and observations, and creates a space and community for women to navigate through this major point in their lives, together, offering valuable insights and takeaways. Jen shares her own story as well as advice and wisdom from the online community she built. Please note, this is not your mother's midlife crisis. Different from the typical self-help book, Jen tackles everything that bites about midlife and nothing is off-limits with her no-nonsense approach. Subjects include: raging hormones; sex (after forty); finding your purpose; learning to make new friends (yes, even as a grown-up); moving out of your comfort zone; having conversations that count, no more small talk; and how to deal with rogue chin hairs (and other nuisances). Midlife Bites is Jen Mann's call to action. She is leading the movement to create a new space where middle-aged women can share openly and honestly with one another. This no-BS collection of essays will help start the conversation and keep it going, because as women, we all have a right to be happy, fulfilled, and to feel whole, no matter what stage of life"--
Subjects: Middle-aged women.; Midlife crisis;

Ancient and medieval siege weapons : a fully illustrated guide to siege weapons and tactics / by Nosov, K.(Konstantin);
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-292) and index.
Subjects: Siege warfare; Sieges; Military weapons; Military history, Medieval; Middle Ages;
© c2005., Globe Pequot Press,

Please don't tell / by Adler, Elizabeth(Elizabeth A.);
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Granddaughters; Middle-aged women; Serial murder investigation;

The guts / by Doyle, Roddy,1958-;
A triumphant return to the characters of Booker Prize-winning writer Roddy Doyle's breakout first novel, "The Commitments," now older, wiser, up against cancer and midlife. Jimmy Rabbitte is back. The man who invented the Commitments back in the 1980s is now 47, with a loving wife, 4 kids ... and bowel cancer. He isn't dying, he thinks, but he might be.
Subjects: Humorous stories.; Families; Friendship; Middle aged men;
© 2013., Alfred A. Knopf Canada,

The Dark Ages [videorecording] : an age of light / by Ciszewska, Lidia.; Januszczak, Waldemar.; Athena (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.; ZCZ Films.;
The early Middle Ages have been dismissed as a step backwards for civilization-a barbaric time in which warfare and conquest eclipsed learning and progress. But were the Dark Ages really so bleak? Art historian Waldemar Januszczak says no, and then takes us on an artistic journey back to this much-maligned epoch to reveal the evidence. He travels the world, finding beauty and refinement where one might have expected only brutality and destruction. Witness the mysteries of early Christian art, Islam's mosques, Anglo-Saxon metalwork, the illuminated Lindisfarne Gospels, and more.E.DVD (NTSC format), 16:9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo.
Subjects: Art, Medieval.; Decorative arts, Medieval.; Documentary television programs.; Middle Ages.;
© c2013., RLJ Entertainment,

Aging joyfully : a woman's guide to optimal health, relationships, and fulfillment for her 50s and beyond / by Manly, Carla Marie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.How does a woman embrace her maturity with joy and strength when her body changes year to year? Psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly provides an important and meaningful window into womanhood for those approaching fifty and beyond. A must-read book for any woman approaching the age of fifty, Aging Joyfully touches the sensitive reality of the transition from a life filled with new beginnings to a graceful process filled with freedom, beauty, and joy.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Middle-aged women; Middle-aged women; Older women; Older women;