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The river is waiting : a novel / by Lamb, Wally,author.;
Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that's before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences small acts of kindness and elemental kinship with a prison librarian who sees his light and some of his fellow offenders, including a tender-hearted cellmate and a troubled teen desperate for a role model. Buoyed by them and by his mother's enduring faith in him, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Grief; Married people; Prisoners; Prisons; Reconciliation;

The river is waiting [sound recording] : a novel / by Lamb, Wally,author.; Sisto, Jeremy,1974-narrator.; Blackstone Audio, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by Jeremy Sisto.Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that's before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences small acts of kindness and elemental kinship with a prison librarian who sees his light and some of his fellow offenders, including a tender-hearted cellmate and a troubled teen desperate for a role model. Buoyed by them and by his mother's enduring faith in him, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Grief; Married people; Prisoners; Prisons; Reconciliation;

Glowing still : a woman's life on the road / by Wheeler, Sara,author.;
Sara Wheeler is Britain's foremost woman travel writer. From the Antarctic to Zanzibar, 'Glowing Still' is the story of her travelling life-what is "important, revealing or funny"-in a notoriously testosterone-laden field. Growing up among blue-collar Conservatives in Bristol where 'we didn't know anyone who wasn't like us', Wheeler knew she needed to get away. In her twenties she began a dramatic escape: Pole to Pole, via Poland. As she writes in the introduction: when she set sail, 'role models were scarce in the travel-writing game.' But advancing years usher in unheralded freedoms, and journey's end finds Wheeler at peace among Zanzibar dhows, contemplating our connection with other lives-the irreplaceable value that travel brings-and paying homage to her heroines. 'Surely,' wrote Freya Stark, 'of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.'
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Wheeler, Sara.; Travelers' writings, British.; Women travelers;

Seek : how curiosity can transform your life and change the world / by Shigeoka, Scott,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Did you know that curiosity is your superpower? Though we often think of being curious as a personality trait, it's actually the foundation of our capacity for connection, growth, and healing. And at a moment when tensions over race, religion, age, gender identity, rights, economic status, and more have fractured our lives and relationships, curiosity is our most potent antidote. In this practical manifesto, Shigeoka takes readers on a four-phase journey to deep curiosity, showing us how to strengthen this fundamental human skill through his DIVE model-Detach, Intend, Value, Embrace-and build the courage to be transformed by the people, places, and experiences we encounter. Through more than fifteen actionable tools, readers will enhance their capacity to: -Detach-Let go of your ABCs (Assumptions, Biases, Certainty) -Intend-Prepare your mindset and environment -Value-See the dignity of every person-including yourself! -Embrace-Welcome the hard times in life as a catalyst for connection and transformation Whether you're struggling to connect with a loved one across political divides or just want to build more trusting, productive relationships at work, Seek is a must-read for our times"--
Subjects: Curiosity.;

The River Is Waiting A Novel [electronic resource] : by Lamb, Wally.aut; CloudLibrary;
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of two Oprah Book Club Picks—She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True—Wally Lamb comes the propulsive story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable. Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that’s before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences small acts of kindness and elemental kinship with a prison librarian who sees his light and some of his fellow offenders, including a tender-hearted cellmate and a troubled teen desperate for a role model. Buoyed by them and by his mother’s enduring faith in him, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?
Subjects: Electronic books.; Crime; Literary; Sagas;
© 2025., S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books,

Thomas & friends, all engines go. [videorecording] / by Contreras, Meesha,voice actor.; Crone, Neil,1960-voice actor.; Dango, Glee,voice actor.; Doran, Cory,voice actor.; Mitchell, Shomoy James,voice actor.; Warren, Jenna,voice actor.; Zeltzer, Charlie,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher,film distributor.;
Meesha Contreras, Neil Crone, Glee Dango, Shomoy James Mitchell, Jenna Warren, Charlie Zeltzer, Cory Doran, Catherine Disher, Linda Kash, Bruce Dow.Thomas the Tank Engine is back in an all-new season of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! Deliveries will go awry, new areas of the island will be explored, and animals will end up in places they shouldn't be, while Thomas and his friends grow from these surprises. Ashima returns from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway! Whiff tinkers in his Recycling Plant. Even Salty the Diesel Engine returns singing shanties from across the seas. The loc-amigos say "all aboard" to these familiar friends and debut character Bruno, the brake car. With brand new songs and bigger, better adventures, this season is bound to be a toot-ally awesome journey! Purposeful, Playful Stories and Age-appropriate themes brought to life in a comedic and playful way have always been at the heart of Thomas's content. The series will continue to deliver meaningful life lessons. For Thomas, the "high road" is not always the easy choice, but it is making that choice that positions him as a role model for young viewers.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television comedies.; Television programs.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Best friends; Friendship; Railroad trains; Sodor Island (Imaginary place);
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Luster / by Leilani, Raven,author.;
"Sharp, comic, disruptive, tender, Raven Leilani's debut novel, Luster, sees a young black woman fall into art and someone else's open marriage. Edie is stumbling her way through her twenties--sharing a subpar apartment in Bushwick, clocking in and out of her admin job, making a series of inappropriate sexual choices. She's also, secretly, haltingly, figuring her way into life as an artist. And then she meets Eric, a digital archivist with a family in New Jersey, including an autopsist wife who has agreed to an open marriage--with rules. As if navigating the constantly shifting landscapes of contemporary sexual manners and racial politics weren't hard enough, Edie finds herself unemployed and falling into Eric's family life, his home. She becomes a hesitant friend to his wife and a de facto role model to his adopted daughter. Edie is the only black woman who young Akila knows. Razor sharp, darkly comic, sexually charged, socially disruptive, Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of her life in a tumultuous era. It is also a haunting, aching description of how hard it is to believe in your own talent and the unexpected influences that bring us into ourselves along the way."--
Subjects: Novels.; Novels.; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Young women; African American women artists; Adopted children; Domestic fiction.;

Thomas & friends, all engines go. [videorecording] / by Bryer, Campbell,television director.; Campbell, Sean,television director.; Contreras, Meesha,voice actor.; Dango, Glee,voice actor.; Gallo, Suzie,television producer.; Zeltzer, Charlie,voice actor.; television adaptation of (work):Awdry, W.Railway series.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
Voices: Meesha Contreras, Glee Dango, Charlie Zeltzer.Thomas the Tank Engine is back in an all-new season of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! Deliveries will go awry, new areas of the island will be explored, and animals will end up in places they shouldn't be? While Thomas and his friends grow from these unexpected surprises. Ashima returns from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway! Whiff tinkers in his Recycling Plant. Even Salty the Diesel Engine returns singing shanties from across the seas. The loc-amigos say "all aboard" to these familiar friends and debut character Bruno, the brake car. With brand new songs and bigger, better adventures, this season is bound to be a toot-ally awesome journey! Purposeful, Playful Stories Age-appropriate themes brought to life in a comedic and playful way have always been at the heart of Thomas content. The series will continue to deliver meaningful life lessons. For Thomas, the "high road" is not always the easy choice, but it is making that choice that positions him as a role model for young viewers.G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Television comedies.; Animated television programs.; Television programs.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Friendship; Best friends; Railroad trains;
For private home use only.

A place for us : a memoir / by Wolf, Brandon J.,author.;
"Growing up in rural Oregon, Brandon Wolf grappled with the devastating loss of his supportive mother and with the embedded racism and homophobia of a community that made him feel like an unwelcome stranger. After the lack of connection and role models led him down a spiral of risky behavior, Wolf escaped to survive. In Orlando, he found what he'd been searching for: belonging-in a community that was a safe space with people he'd come to call his chosen family. They taught Wolf how to love, and be loved, unconditionally. Then, on June 12, 2016, in an exhilarating refuge where Wolf and hundreds of others had discovered a liberating new normal, they were suddenly challenged with fighting for a way out-in order to survive. Overnight, everything was ripped away by chaos, panic, and fear. But the unimaginable tragedy also gave Wolf a new power: purpose. In this unforgettable coming-of-age memoir, Wolf shares his transformative journey from young outsider to galvanizing activist. Marshaling the compassion and strength of a community, Wolf explores how to get through the darkest times with healing, hope, and resistance. "With our backs against the wall," he writes, "we find a way out together.""--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Wolf, Brandon J.; Gay men; Pulse Nightclub Shooting, Orlando, Fla., 2016.; Sexual minority activists; Gay survivors of hate crimes.; LGBTQ+ activists.; Gay political activists.;

Through the glass ceiling : reflections on feminism from the C-suite / by Whittaker, M. Sheelagh,author.;
Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite is a powerful blend of personal memoir, feminist history, and career guidance. Sheelagh Whittaker shares her journey through the corporate world, facing and overcoming challenges while offering witty, funny, and valuable insights into gender equality, workplace dynamics, and personal growth. Whittaker delves into the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership, from the influence of key role models to the unexpected lessons learned in business school. As she ascends the corporate ladder, her story explores the absurdities, victories, and setbacks defining a woman's journey in male-dominated spaces. Along the way, she reflects on how feminism gradually penetrated her consciousness, influencing her decisions and actions both at work and at home. The book weaves together personal anecdotes, historical context, and practical advice, making it a valuable resource for readers ranging from young professionals to established leaders. Through the Glass Ceiling is not just a memoir; it's a call to action for the next generation of women leaders. Sheelagh Whittaker's story serves as a guide and source of inspiration for those aspiring to break their own glass ceilings, challenging them to keep pushing forward, even when the path is anything but clear.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Whittaker, M. Sheelagh.; Feminism.; Leadership in women.; Sex discrimination in employment; Successful women.;

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