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- Grow, Kitty, grow! / by Genechten, Guido van.; Genechten, Guido.;
- A tiny tadpole turns into a full grown frog.
- Subjects: Board books.; Animal life cycles;
- MapMaker / by Ramée, Lisa Moore.;
- Walt's magical ability to bring maps to life puts him, his twin sister Van, and new friend Dylan in danger when an enchanted heirloom strands them in the fantastical world of Djaruba and they discover a malevolent rival to the kingdom, a fellow mapmaker, has nefarious plans for Walt.Ages 8-12.LSC
- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; African American children; Magic; Maps; Brothers and sisters; Middle school students; Friendship; Families; Middle schools; Twins;
- Garter snakes / by Wallach, V.(Van);
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index."A brief introduction to garter snakes, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.RL: 1-2.IL: 1-3.
- Subjects: Garter snakes;
- © c2009., Capstone Press,
- Backwards [videorecording] / by Colin, Margaret,1958-; Everett, Wynn.; Kickernell, Ben.; Metz, Alexandra.; Morshower, Glenn,1959-; Thomas, Sarah Megan.; Van Der Beek, James,1977-; Phase 4 Films (Firm);
- Composer, David Torn ; director of photography, Harlan Bosmajian ; edited by Philip J. Bartell.Sarah Megan Thomas, James Van Der Beek, Glenn Morshower, Margaret Colin, Wynn Everett, Alexandra Metz.A would-be Olympic rower named Abi (Sarah Megan Thomas) is disillusioned when she doesn't make the U.S. team, and she soon decides to become a high-school coach. In the process, she reconnects with an old flame (James Van Der Beek) and gets her life together.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
- Subjects: Feature films.; High school students; Man-woman relationships; Rowing coaches; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2012., Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
- Wishes / by Van, Muon.; Ngai, Victo,1988-;
- "In this spare, poetic picture book based on author Muon Van's family history and told through a series of wishes, a family packs up everything they own and embarks on a perilous oceanic voyage toward a better life"--Provided by publisher.LSC
- Subjects: Van, Muon; Refugees; Immigrants; Wishes;
- Did I say that out loud? : midlife indignities and how to survive them / by Van Ogtrop, Kristin,author.;
- Combining the intimacy of a life-long best friend with the wisdom of a mother, this funny and insightful book from former Real Simple editor-in-chief Kristin van Ogtrop is a celebration of the indignities of life beyond 40 for women. From negligent children, to embarrassing lapses, insomnia, and the injustices of menopause, 'Did I Say That Out Loud' is a guide to accepting the challenges of aging with grace and humour while appreciating all the good things life has to offer.
- Subjects: Middle age; Midlife crisis; Middle-aged persons;
- Queer eye : love yourself, love your life / by Porowski, Antoni,author.; Berk, Bobby,author.; Bond, Gavin,photographer.; Brown, Karamo,author.; Crew, Denise,photographer.; France, Tan,author.; Harel, Monica Corcoran,author.; Monica Corcoran Harel,illustrator.; Van Ness, Jonathan,author.;
- Subjects: Queer eye (Television program); Conduct of life.; Self-acceptance.; Self-esteem.;
- Eruption : the Eddie Van Halen story / by Brannigan, Paul,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."Since their debut in 1978, Van Halen has set a high bar for the rock 'n' roll lifestyle of good times and debauchery. It created an entirely new style of post-'60s hard rock and, unlike bands with a similar sound, managed to gain cross-gender appeal. With insights from Van Halen himself, "Eruption" reaches beyond the boundaries of a conventional rock biography to explore the cultural, political, and social contexts that shaped an icon while turning up the volume on a life lived in the fast lane"--Publisher's description.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Van Halen, Eddie, 1955-2020.; Van Halen (Musical group); Guitarists; Rock musicians;
- I am you : a novel / by Redel, Victoria,author.;
- "At eight years old, Gerta Pieters is forced to disguise herself as a boy and sent to work for a genteel Dutch family. When their brilliant and beautiful daughter Maria sees through Gerta's ruse, she insists that Gerta accompany her to Amsterdam and help her enter the elite, male-dominated art world. While Maria rises in the ranks of society as a painting prodigy, Gerta makes herself invaluable in every way: confidante, muse, lover. But as Gerta steps into her own talents, their relationship fractures into a complex web of obsession and rivalry-and the secrets they keep threaten to unravel everything. A mesmerizing historical novel, I Am You is a meditation on gender, an ode to artistic creation, and an unforgettable love story that reimagines the life of renowned still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck during Dutch's Golden Age"--
- Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Lesbians; Secrecy; Social classes; Woman-woman relationships; Women artists; Women household employees; Women painters;
- 12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos / by Peterson, Jordan B.,author.; Doidge, Norman,writer of foreword.; Van Scriver, Ethan,illustrator.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers."--
- Subjects: Conduct of life;
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