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The lost lover / by Swan, Karen(Writer),author.;
Young Flora MacQueen has always dreamed of more than a hard life on the small Scottish island of St Kilda. And when she catches the eye of visiting adventurer and wealthy businessman James Callaghan her future seems brighter. Only, as the islanders prepare to leave their homes for the final time, Flora finds her dreams shattered. With her beauty her only currency she must step forward in ways that would have been unthinkable back home in order to support her family. Soon Flora is the toast of glamorous Paris. Fame and fortune are hers for the taking but she knows only too well by now that rich men make empty promises. But then a secret comes to light that will change everything ... Following The Last Summer and The Stolen Hours, The Lost Lover is the third book in Karen Swan's bestselling Wild Isle series, loosely based upon the dramatic evacuation of Scottish island St Kilda in the summer of 1930.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Evacuation of civilians; Families; Islands; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy;

Woman of God / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Paetro, Maxine,author.;
"St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith and her life"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction);

Tiger, Tiger : his life, as it's never been told before / by Patterson, James,1947-author.;
"The impossible life of Tiger Woods-how did he become the G.O.A.T., what drove him to fall so spectacularly, and how has he made his way back to the pinnacle of golf? In Patterson's hands, Tiger's story is a hole-in-one thriller. Tiger Woods is unrivaled as an athlete. He made the ultimate commitment to his chosen sport -- and transformed it. Before the age of twenty-five, he rose to phenomenon status: twice named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated; won more than thirty professional tournaments; and became the youngest player to win pro golf's four Grand Slam tournaments. How did Woods do it? Patterson taps into the transformative moments of Woods's life, revealing in vivid, dramatic scenes what Woods saw and felt on the course and in his inner life -- from his only "perfect" shot (a 3-wood on No. 14 at St. Andrews) to his missed first putt at the 1995 Masters through his recent comeback tours"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Woods, Tiger.; Golfers;

A bear, a fish, and a fishy wish / by Bernstrom, Daniel.; Scott, Brandon James,1982-;
From the creators of A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree comes another fun-to-read romp featuring lovable, hungry Bear. This time, he's after a determined fish, who has an altogether different plan! Readers of the beloved A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree met a bear who longed for honey, but never got to eat any. In this boisterous follow-up, will Bear's luck change? He's spotted a fish! And his wish? To gobble up this delicious fish dish, of course! Sadly for Bear, this is no ordinary fish-he's a homesick fellow determined to get back upstream where he belongs. Once again, Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott show off their deep understanding of what makes kids laugh. The longing, the chase, the action, and splash-and the delightfully tongue twisting text-will have kids asking to hear this story again and again. With just a few words and page after page of fantastic expressions, A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish has the madcap energy and playfulness that keeps kids riveted-as they learn to read!
Subjects: Picture books.; Animal fiction.; Stories in rhyme.; Bears; Fishes;

Tiger, Tiger [text (large print)] : his life, as it's never been told before / by Patterson, James,1947-author.;
"The impossible life of Tiger Woods-how did he become the G.O.A.T., what drove him to fall so spectacularly, and how has he made his way back to the pinnacle of golf? In Patterson's hands, Tiger's story is a hole-in-one thriller. Tiger Woods is unrivaled as an athlete. He made the ultimate commitment to his chosen sport -- and transformed it. Before the age of twenty-five, he rose to phenomenon status: twice named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated; won more than thirty professional tournaments; and became the youngest player to win pro golf's four Grand Slam tournaments. How did Woods do it? Patterson taps into the transformative moments of Woods's life, revealing in vivid, dramatic scenes what Woods saw and felt on the course and in his inner life -- from his only "perfect" shot (a 3-wood on No. 14 at St. Andrews) to his missed first putt at the 1995 Masters through his recent comeback tours"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Large print books.; Personal narratives.; Woods, Tiger.; Golfers;

Reaping What She Sows : How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System. by Matsumoto, Nancy.;
In 'Reaping What She Sows', James Beard Award winner Nancy Matsumoto celebrates the women heroes who are fighting against the Big Food system and offers a blueprint for what eating enjoyably, sustainably, and ethically looks like today. Essential for those who are concerned about climate change, their own health, and the lack of choice and transparency in the global food supply chain. Matsumoto lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COOKING / Specific Ingredients / Natural Foods; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Agriculture & Food; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies;

The love you save : a memoir / by Taylor, Goldie,author.;
"Aunt Gerald takes in anyone who asks, but the conditions are harsh. For her young niece Goldie Taylor, abandoned by her mother and coping with trauma of her own, life in Gerald's East St. Louis comes with nothing but a threadbare blanket on the living room floor. But amid the pain and anguish, Goldie discovers a secret. She can find kinship among writers like James Baldwin and Toni Morrison. She can find hope in a nurturing teacher who helps her find her voice. And books, she realizes, can save her life. Goldie Taylor's debut memoir shines a light on the strictures of race, class and gender in a post-Jim Crow America while offering a nuanced, empathetic portrait of a family in a pitched battle for its very soul."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Taylor, Goldie.; Abandoned children; African American families.; African American women journalists; African Americans; Authors, American; Kinship care.; Women journalists;

Whisky galore! [videorecording] / by Cosmo, James,actor.; Fisher, Gregor,actor.; Izzard, Eddie,actor.; Kendrick, Ellie,1990-actor.; MacKinnon, Gillies,film director.; Arrow Films (Firm),film distributor.;
Ellie Kendrick, James Cosmo, Eddie Izzard, Gregor Fisher.Whisky Galore! is the charming and heart-warming tale of a community of Islanders on a remote Scottish Island during WW2 coming together to relieve a sinking ship of its amber cargo. Based on the true story of the cargo ship SS Politician running aground off the coast of Eriskay in 1941 and the ensuing battle between the Excise Men and the locals trying to salvage the lucrative cargo, that of 50,000 cases of Whiskey. The shipwreck and its cargo was like manna from heaven to the Islanders, whose island was totally 'dry', without any type of alcohol, which some would say is part of the life blood of the Scottish Islands.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Politician (Ship); Shipwrecks; Whiskey; World War, 1939-1945;
For private home use only.

Woman of God [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Plummer, Thérèse,narrator.; Paetro, Maxine,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Thérèse Plummer."St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith and her life"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Thrillers (Fiction);

The hunger games. [videorecording] / by Beaufoy, Simon.; Collins, Suzanne.Catching fire.Videorecording.; Debruyn, Michael.; Hemsworth, Liam,1990-; Howard, James Newton.; Hutcherson, Josh.; Lawrence, Francis.; Lawrence, Jennifer,1990-; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada); Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm);
Camera, Jo Willems ; production designer, Philip Messina ; editor, Alan Edward Bell ; music, James Newton Howard.Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Taylor St. Clair.Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell); a competition that could change Panem forever.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1, anamorphic widescreen 1.77:1.
Subjects: Collins, Suzanne.; Action and adventure films.; Contests; Courage; Dystopian films.; Feature films.; Insurgency; Interpersonal relations; Reality television programs; Science fiction films.; Survival television programs; Teenagers; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
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