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Spellbound : my life as a dyslexic wordsmith / by Hanley, Phil,author.;
"The A-list comedian tells the story of his unlikely path to success while struggling with severe dyslexia. When Phil Hanley entered first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn't read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him and wrote him off as a hopeless case. Phil slipped through the school's cracks, year by year falling farther and farther behind his friends, only passing to each next grade because of his mother's interventions. Finally, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that would shape the rest of his life. In Spellbound, Phil Hanley shares his experience living with debilitating dyslexia. Unable to pursue college or a traditional job, Phil was thrust into a life to be defined by unconventional twists. He moved to Europe and became a successful runway model, a job that suitably kept him away from pens and paper. In search of fulfillment that couldn't be found posing for a Docker's ad, Phil retreated home to Vancouver where, desperate to manage the mental health issues connected to living with dyslexia, he turned to an all-consuming obsession with Transcendental Meditation. Finally, he found himself on a stage with a microphone, a spotlight, and five minutes of jokes. Stand-up became the first pursuit that the more Phil put into it, the more he got out, and something that he compellingly argues, saved his life. Spellbound is a story of humor and also of struggle and heartbreak, of constantly living in a world that sees things differently than you, and of triumph over adversity. Phil shows us that dyslexia can be a huge challenge, but having it does not spell certain condemnation (nor can he). Just the opposite: dyslexia has been more than a blessing in his life-it's been his north star"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Hanley, Phil.; Comedians; Comedians; Dyslexics; Male models;

A knife to the heart / by Nadel, Barbara,author.;
Retired inspector Çetin Ikmen must confront his demons to reveal the shocking truth behind a young girl's death. When historian Suzan Tan is asked to examine the contents of a derelict villa on the Bosphorus, she is intrigued to discover a Ouija board among the artefacts. Forty years ago, a young girl was found with a knife in her heart in this villa. It is said that before her death this very Ouija board spelled out her name.The verdict was suicide - but what if it was a brutal act of murder and her killer was still walking free? Suzan asks Ikmen to solve the case, and despite his reluctance to get involved, he soon finds himself drawn into the mystery. With the help of his former colleague Inspector Süleyman, Ikmen delves into Istanbul's dark underbelly to uncover a terrifying tale of secrets, lies and murder.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Ikmen, Çetin (Fictitious character); Women; Police; Murder; Cold cases (Criminal investigation);

Beyond the grave / by Henderson, Trevor(Comics artist);
It's been six months since the events of Scarewaves, and in that time, Beacon Point has enjoyed an uncommon period of peace and quiet -- but nothing lasts forever ... Mary, Byron, Rebecca, and Luke have done their best to move on with their lives and forget the strangeness that lurks beneath the surface of Beacon Point. But while Alan Graves, the enigmatic radio host, may be long gone, his specter looms large over the group -- literally. Then strange but beautiful lights begin to appear in the night sky, the kids have good reason to be wary. Soon, they each encounter strange events that spell out paranormal activity. With the help of Alan Graves, now broadcasting from beyond the grave, the kids discover what's really behind these strange encounters, and they'll have to work harder than ever before to make it out of this alive ...
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Horror fiction.; Supernatural; Haunted places; Radio talk show hosts; City and town life; Monsters;

It takes two [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Embark on the craziest journey of your life in it takes two, a genre-bending platform adventure created purely for co-op. Invite a friend to join for free with friends Pass** and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Play as the clashing couple Cody and may, two humans turned into Dolls by a magic spell. Together, trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides around every corner, they are reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship. Master unique and connected character abilities in every new level. Help each other across an abundance of unexpected obstacles and laugh-out-loud moments. Kick gangster squirrels' furry Tails, pilot a pair of underpants, DJ a buzzing night club, and bobsleigh through a magical Snow globe. Embrace a heartfelt and hilarious story, where narrative and gameplay are interwoven in a uniquely metaphorical experience. It takes two is developed by the award-winning studio hazelight, the industry-leader of cooperative play. They are about to take you on a wild and wondrous ride where only one thing is for certain: we're better together.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Animated blood, comic mischief, fantasy violence, language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2 player co-op online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 40 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PS5 upgrade available.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Platform video games.; 3D video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; It takes two (Game); Adventure and adventurers; Computer adventure games;

China and the West : McMaster and Pillsbury vs. Mahbubani and Wang : the Munk debates / by Griffiths, Rudyard,editor.; Mahbubani, Kishore,panelist.; McMaster, H. R.,1962-panelist.; Pillsbury, Michael,panelist.; Wang, Huiyao,panelist.;
"Increasingly in the West, China is being characterized as a threat to the liberal international order, one that must be overcome through economic, political, technological, and even military means. For those who believe that the policies of the Chinese Communist Party pose a threat to free and open societies, the U.S. and like-minded nations must band together to preserve a rules-based international order. For others, this approach spells disaster; it ignores the history and dynamics propelling China's rise to superpower status. Rather than threatening the post-war order, China is its best, and maybe only, guarantor in an era of declining U.S. leadership, increased regional instability, and slowing global growth. The twenty-fourth semi-annual Munk Debate, held on May 9, 2019, pits former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs H. R. McMaster and Director for Chinese Strategy at the D.C.-based Hudson Institute think tank Michael Pillsbury against former President of the United Nations Security Council Kishore Mahbubani and president of one of China's top independent think tanks, the Center for China Globalization, Huiyao Wang to debate the threat of China to the liberal international order."--

Polly Diamond and the magic book / by Kuipers, Alice,1979-; Toledano, Diana.;
Polly loves words, writing, and telling stories, so when she finds a fancy book on her doorstep labeled "Special Delivery from the Writing and Spelling Department for Polly Diamond" she is thrilled; and when she finds that anything she writes in it actually happens she is really excited--but Polly soon realizes that she has to be very careful what she writes because that kind of power can be dangerous.LSC
Subjects: Magic; Books and reading; Sisters; Families;

Ghost girl / by Carter, Brooke,1977-; Waterbury, Alyssa.;
Ten-year-old Sly is spending the weekend with their fortune-telling grandmother at the mysterious Madsen Mansion. It's Samhain, a time when the spirits can cross over into the living world, and the old mansion has secrets whispering in the rafters and unused rooms. When Sly and their grandmother hear a voice calling, Sly unlocks a cabinet that reveals a ghost girl who is trapped in a mirror. Then they accidentally speak the words of the spell that enchanted the girl in the first place, and Sly and their grandmother risk being imprisoned in the mirror as well. With the clock ticking till the end of Samhain, it's up to Sly to solve the ghost's riddles and puzzles and locate a long-lost book of spells in hopes of freeing them all.
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Gender-nonconforming people; Samhain; Ghosts; Grandmothers;

The New Couple in 5B A Novel [electronic resource] : by Unger, Lisa.aut; Leheny, Vivienne.nrt; cloudLibrary;
“Lisa Unger, you’ve done it again.” —Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy Award-winning actress A couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past in this unputdownable thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Rosie and Chad Lowan are barely making ends meet in New York City when they receive life-changing news: Chad’s late uncle has left them his luxury apartment at the historic Windermere in glamorous Murray Hill. With its prewar elegance and impeccably uniformed doorman, the building is the epitome of old New York charm. One would almost never suspect the dark history lurking behind its perfectly maintained facade. At first, the building and its eclectic tenants couldn’t feel more welcoming. But as the Lowans settle into their new home, Rosie starts to suspect that there’s more to the Windermere than meets the eye. Why is the doorman ever-present? Why are there cameras everywhere? And why have so many gruesome crimes occurred there throughout the years? When one of the neighbors turns up dead, Rosie must get to the truth about the Windermere before she, too, falls under its dangerous spell. Looking for more spine-tingling thrillers? Check out these other titles by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger: Under My Skin The Stranger Inside Confessions on the 7:45 Last Girl Ghosted Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Crime; Psychological;
© 2024., HarperCollins,

Schoolhouse of secrets / by Quill, Penumbra.;
"At the Ponyville Schoolhouse, there's a new student! She's a young Unicorn named Lilymoon, and she's...well...different. She never smiles, her cutie mark is a spooky moon on top of a spell book, and she clearly seems to have no interest in making friends with anypony! One day, strange things start happening around the Schoolhouse, and Lilymoon is the prime pony suspect! Can the Cutie Mark Crusaders find out what Lilymoon wants before it's too late?"--Page [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; My Little Pony (Trademark); Ponies; Unicorns; Schools; Secrecy;

Ghost Girl [electronic resource] : by Carter, Brooke.aut; Waterbury, Alyssa.ill; cloudLibrary;
Ten-year-old Sly is spending the weekend with their fortune-telling grandmother at the mysterious Madsen Mansion. It’s Samhain, a time when the spirits can cross over into the living world, and the old mansion has secrets whispering in the rafters and unused rooms. When Sly and their grandmother hear a voice calling, Sly unlocks a cabinet that reveals a ghost girl who is trapped in a mirror. Then they accidentally speak the words of the spell that enchanted the girl in the first place, and Sly and their grandmother risk being imprisoned in the mirror as well. With the clock ticking till the end of Samhain, it’s up to Sly to solve the ghost’s riddles and puzzles and locate a long-lost book of spells in hopes of freeing them all.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Mysteries & Detective Stories; Ghost Stories; Halloween; LGBT;
© 2023., Orca Book Publishers,

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