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- The ribbon leaf / by Weber, Lori,1959-;
- Would you risk your life to help a friend? In Nazi Germany, friendship between an Aryan German girl and a Jewish German girl is strictly verboten, and an act of kindness might mean death... Throughout the seven long years of WWII, Sabine confronts how far courage can take her, while Edie finds her own strength to deal with leaving her father behind, integrating into a new country, and coming to terms with her sexual orientation. Ages 12+.LSC
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Friendship; Coming of age; Loyalty;
- Out At Work. by Anderson, Kelly,film director.; Gold, Tami,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by New Day Films in 1996.In 1992 Cheryl Summerville, a cook at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Georgia, received a termination paper stating she was fired for "failing to demonstrate normal heterosexual values." She was shocked to discover that in more than 40 states it was legal to fire workers for their sexual orientation. OUT AT WORK chronicles the stories of three workers who seek workplace safety, job security and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Sociology.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Women's studies.;
- Out At Work. by Anderson, Kelly,film director.; Gold, Tami,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by New Day Films in 1996.In 1992 Cheryl Summerville, a cook at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Georgia, received a termination paper stating she was fired for "failing to demonstrate normal heterosexual values." She was shocked to discover that in more than 40 states it was legal to fire workers for their sexual orientation. OUT AT WORK chronicles the stories of three workers who seek workplace safety, job security and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Sociology.; Social sciences.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Women's studies.;
- You got anything stronger? : stories / by Union, Gabrielle,author.;
- ""We're Going to Need More Wine ... plus a few shots." Acclaimed activist, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Union is back with an even more intimate, revealing, and powerful collection of essays"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Anecdotes.; Union, Gabrielle.; African American actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses; Television actors and actresses; Infertility, Female; Motion picture industry;
- 21 days to learn to crochet : daily practice, step-by-step instructions, 7 projects / by Penou, Émilie,author.; Finder, Kristy Darling,translator.; translation of:Penou, Émilie.21 jours pour apprendre le crochet.English.;
- "Master the art of crochet in just 21 days! Go from beginner to confident crocheter with step-by-step crochet instructions, where each day brings a fresh new lesson. Build muscle memory by practicing daily how to do basic stitches, color switches, and how to increase and decrease stitches with ease. Enjoy a structured and fun learning experience following a proven formula: two days of learning, one day of goal-oriented practise, and one day for finishing touches"--Back cover.
- Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Crocheting.; Crocheting; Crocheting;
- The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world / by Kimmerer, Robin Wall,author.; Burgoyne, John(Illustrator),illustrator.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index." ... A bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world."--
- Subjects: Amelanchier.; Botany; Economics; Ethnobotany.; Human ecology; Human-plant relationships.; Philosophy of nature.; Science and civilization.; Sharing; Indigenous philosophy.; Potawatomi; Potawatomi;
- Being John Malkovich [videorecording (DVD)] by Jonze, Spike.; Cusack, John,1966-; Malkovich, John; Bean, Orson;
- Director of photography, Lance Acord; production design, KK Barrett; editor, Eric Zumbrunnen; music, Carter Burwell.John Cusack, Orson Bean, John Malkovich, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener.A street puppeteer turned file clerk accidentally discovers a portal into the brain of actor John Malkovich; he, his wife and his office mate hatch a plot to charge $200 for others to make the journey.MPAA rating: R.NTSC 1.
- Subjects: Fantasy films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired; Feature films;
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- My true colours / by Levitt, Mike,1957-author.;
- Set against the backdrop of anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) education protests, this story delves into the spread of hate and misinformation within families and communities. With consequences looming after a violent confrontation with a member from his school's Gender Sexuality Alliance in the aftermath of an anti-SOGI protest, a teen finds himself confronted with his bigotry and prejudices. When he learns that a key figure in his life is transgender, he starts on a journey of questioning his beliefs. He finds that he has more in common with members of the LGBTQ+ community than he ever expected.
- Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization; Sexual minorities; Transgender people; Homophobia; Interpersonal relations; Self-realization; LGBTQ+ people; Transgender people;
- Supernavigators : how animals find their way / by Barrie, David,1953-; Stefoff, Rebecca,1951-; Lan, Qu.;
- How do animals find their way? How does a bird leave its nest to find food? How does a humpback whale follow an arrow-straight course while it crosses an entire ocean? How does an Arctic tern travel 56,000 miles a year without getting lost? We know some things about how animals accomplish these remarkable feats of navigation. Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to Mexico by orienting to the sun. It's the light from the Milky Way that steers dung beetles. Then, there are animals like moths and sea turtles that are guided by Earth's magnetic field.
- Subjects: Animal navigation; Animal behavior; Senses and sensation; Animal migration;
- Natural therapies for overcoming opioid dependency / by Browne, Catherine,1962-author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."With opioid dependency at epidemic levels, Catherine Browne, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, provides an accessible and practical guide to the effective use of natural therapies in helping people wean off opioids, manage withdrawal symptoms, and address pain without opioids. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Browne explains how Chinese medicine, acupuncture and acupressure, herbs, essential oils, nutritional supplements, meditation, and exercise can be used to address addiction and restore the body to optimal functioning. Individuals and families who are struggling with addiction, as well as medical practitioners and holistic healthcare professionals, will find help and encouragement in Dr. Browne's detailed protocols and advice for integrating natural therapies with traditional medical treatment"--
- Subjects: Opioid abuse; Alternative medicine.;
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