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Unwind

Shusterman, Neal


"In a future world where those between the ages of thirteen and eighteen can have their lives ""unwound"" and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs--and, perhaps, save their own lives."
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All American boys /

Reynolds, Jason,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend. Told through Rashad and Quinn's alternating viewpoints.
Date Published:2017

It takes two : our story /

Scott, Jonathan, 1978 April 28-


Born in Vancouver, B.C., identical twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are the hosts of the reality television series Property Brothers, where they help home buyers choose and renovate "fixer-uppers." The talented duo's good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned them lots of devoted fans. The follow-up to their book Dream Home. This memoir includes never-before-revealed tales of the brothers' childhood and rise to fame - from starting their first business at 7 years old, their years modeling and acting, to their first house purchase at the young age of eighteen. They soon found their true passion in life, combining their natural gifts for entertaining with the skills they learned from buying, renovating, and selling homes. Throughout, the brothers keep fans laughing with the clever sibling banter for which they're known best.
Date Published:2017

Born in Vancouver, B.C., identical twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are the hosts of the reality television series Property Brothers, where they help home buyers choose and renovate "fixer-uppers." The talented duo's good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned them lots of devoted fans. The follow-up to their book Dream Home. This memoir includes never-before-revealed tales of the brothers' childhood and rise to fame - from starting their first business at 7 years old, their years modeling and acting, to their first house purchase at the young age of eighteen. They soon found their true passion in life, combining their natural gifts for entertaining with the skills they learned from buying, renovating, and selling homes. Throughout, the brothers keep fans laughing with the clever sibling banter for which they're known best.

Date Published:2017

Over it : how to face life's hurdles with grit, hustle, and grace /

Jones, Lolo, 1982-,


Read by the author. Three-time Olympian Lolo Jones delivers a tough yet inspiring look into the strategies she has used to overcome immense obstacles on her way to becoming the number-one women's hurdler in the world. Lolo Jones's path to becoming a world champion and an Olympian began in childhood with a single mother who worked multiple jobs to support a family of six and a father who was serving time in prison. These early years instilled in Lolo an overcomer's mindset that gave her the strength she needed to rise above an unstable and impoverished background, to earn an economics degree at LSU, and then to establish herself as the best women's hurdler in the world. In Over It, Lolo delivers a high-octane dose of no-BS encouragement, storytelling, humor, and practicality and exposes the obstacles that too often hold us back. With the same pluck and boldness that defines her life and career, Lolo teaches people how to face their challenges head-on and keep working to overcome them with strength. Even when the obstacles are large and we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and ready to quit, we've got to keep fighting--full force, full speed. We've got to get over it.
Date Published:2021

Read by the author. Three-time Olympian Lolo Jones delivers a tough yet inspiring look into the strategies she has used to overcome immense obstacles on her way to becoming the number-one women's hurdler in the world. Lolo Jones's path to becoming a world champion and an Olympian began in childhood with a single mother who worked multiple jobs to support a family of six and a father who was serving time in prison. These early years instilled in Lolo an overcomer's mindset that gave her the strength she needed to rise above an unstable and impoverished background, to earn an economics degree at LSU, and then to establish herself as the best women's hurdler in the world. In Over It, Lolo delivers a high-octane dose of no-BS encouragement, storytelling, humor, and practicality and exposes the obstacles that too often hold us back. With the same pluck and boldness that defines her life and career, Lolo teaches people how to face their challenges head-on and keep working to overcome them with strength. Even when the obstacles are large and we feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and ready to quit, we've got to keep fighting--full force, full speed. We've got to get over it.

Date Published:2021

Dreamer : my life on the edge /

Kadri, Nazem,


Includes index. Dreamer is the moving story of the first Muslim hockey player to win the Stanley Cup, and the impossible dreams he made a reality. Nazem Kadri is a league All-Star, a highlight-reel player, and someone who has been called upon to be the face of his community from the moment he put on skates. Nazem Kadri was a top-ten draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, chosen not only for his elite skills but because he would be their first Muslim player and would reflect Toronto's immense diversity and huge Muslim population. He went on to become a founding member of the league's Diversity Task Force. Kadri also became a Leaf's fan favourite. In the end, he was traded to Colorado after several on-ice incidents that hurt the team, though Toronto fans missed him. When Colorado won the Stanley Cup in 2022, Kadri (now a fan favourite in Denver) was a clutch player in high-pressure games, and since then, he continues to make his mark with the Calgary Flames. But the story here is what happened off the ice--both shocking and heartwarming. Kadri faced brutal anti-Muslim harassment during the playoffs from Blues fans and received incredible support from Denver fans. When a controversy arose about an uncalled penalty on the championship-winning goal, Kadri used the opportunity to make humorous t-shirts, which raised over $250,000 for the Kadri Foundation. And when he had his traditional day with the Stanley Cup, he took it to the mosque in his hometown of London, Ontario, along with the message that the highest success, not just in hockey but in life, is a destiny any of us can choose.
Date Published:2024

Includes index. Dreamer is the moving story of the first Muslim hockey player to win the Stanley Cup, and the impossible dreams he made a reality. Nazem Kadri is a league All-Star, a highlight-reel player, and someone who has been called upon to be the face of his community from the moment he put on skates. Nazem Kadri was a top-ten draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, chosen not only for his elite skills but because he would be their first Muslim player and would reflect Toronto's immense diversity and huge Muslim population. He went on to become a founding member of the league's Diversity Task Force. Kadri also became a Leaf's fan favourite. In the end, he was traded to Colorado after several on-ice incidents that hurt the team, though Toronto fans missed him. When Colorado won the Stanley Cup in 2022, Kadri (now a fan favourite in Denver) was a clutch player in high-pressure games, and since then, he continues to make his mark with the Calgary Flames. But the story here is what happened off the ice--both shocking and heartwarming. Kadri faced brutal anti-Muslim harassment during the playoffs from Blues fans and received incredible support from Denver fans. When a controversy arose about an uncalled penalty on the championship-winning goal, Kadri used the opportunity to make humorous t-shirts, which raised over $250,000 for the Kadri Foundation. And when he had his traditional day with the Stanley Cup, he took it to the mosque in his hometown of London, Ontario, along with the message that the highest success, not just in hockey but in life, is a destiny any of us can choose.

Date Published:2024

A dog named Boo : how one dog and one woman rescued each other-- and the lives they transformed along the way /

Edwards, Lisa J.


Lisa Edwards wandered into a pet shop on Halloween, well aware that the last thing she needed was a dog. But when she laid eyes on Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, something compelled her to make him her own. The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a wobbly gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog. He has helped a mute six-year-old to speak, coaxed movement from a paralyzed girl, and stirred life into a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's. Ultimately, Boo gave Lisa the greatest gift of all-- faith in herself.
Date Published:2012

Lisa Edwards wandered into a pet shop on Halloween, well aware that the last thing she needed was a dog. But when she laid eyes on Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, something compelled her to make him her own. The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a wobbly gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog. He has helped a mute six-year-old to speak, coaxed movement from a paralyzed girl, and stirred life into a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's. Ultimately, Boo gave Lisa the greatest gift of all-- faith in herself.

Date Published:2012

Northwind

Paulsen, Gary


"This stunning New York Times Bestseller from the survival story master, set along a rugged coastline centuries ago, does for the ocean what Hatchet does for the woods, as it relates the story of a young person’s battle to stay alive against the odds, where the high seas meet a coastal wilderness. When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. Yet the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to “the heartbeat of the ocean . . . the pulse of the sea.” With hints of Nordic mythology and an irresistible narrative pull, Northwind is Gary Paulsen at his captivating, adventuresome best."
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"This stunning New York Times Bestseller from the survival story master, set along a rugged coastline centuries ago, does for the ocean what Hatchet does for the woods, as it relates the story of a young person’s battle to stay alive against the odds, where the high seas meet a coastal wilderness. When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. Yet the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to “the heartbeat of the ocean . . . the pulse of the sea.” With hints of Nordic mythology and an irresistible narrative pull, Northwind is Gary Paulsen at his captivating, adventuresome best."

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One Golden Summer

Fortune, Carley.


"A novel"--Cover. Includes readers guide. "Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's grandmother says, and it's true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen--it's where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life. Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she's most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she's been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry's Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it. Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he's all grown up--a shameless flirt, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again, when life was simpler, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice's soul, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her, she begins to worry for her heart. Because Alice sees people--that's why she is so good at what she does--but she's never met someone who looks and sees her right back."--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"A novel"--Cover. Includes readers guide. "Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's grandmother says, and it's true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen--it's where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life. Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she's most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she's been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry's Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it. Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he's all grown up--a shameless flirt, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again, when life was simpler, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice's soul, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her, she begins to worry for her heart. Because Alice sees people--that's why she is so good at what she does--but she's never met someone who looks and sees her right back."--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

The Beast of Bites

Peterson, Coyote, 1981-,


Alligator snapping turtle -- Leeches -- Belgian malinois -- Alligator -- American lobster -- Tokay gecko -- Northern water snake -- Toe biter -- Gila monster -- Giant desert centipede. "Animal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color exploration perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts"--
Date Published:2020

Alligator snapping turtle -- Leeches -- Belgian malinois -- Alligator -- American lobster -- Tokay gecko -- Northern water snake -- Toe biter -- Gila monster -- Giant desert centipede. "Animal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color exploration perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts"--

Date Published:2020

Tales of Real Survival

Dowswell, Paul



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A Christmas Carol


An adaptation of the classic Christmas story featuring animals as the main characters.
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20th Century Design 70s and 80s : The High-Tech Age

Jackie Gaff John Tyrell, 1999.



Date Published:1999

A Queen in Hiding

Sarah Kozloff



Date Published:2019

We the champs : the Toronto Raptors' historic run to the 2019 NBA title /

Wong, Alex, (Freelance writer).


"Special commemorative book"--Cover.
Date Published:2019

300

Frank Miller



Date Published:2006

Dump Trucks: Lerner Series

Judith Jango-Cohen



Date Published:2003

Dump Trucks : Pebble Plus Series.

Linda D. Williams, 2003.



Date Published:2004

The Hate U Give

Thomas, Angie.


"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does, or does not, say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life."
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"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does, or does not, say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life."

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The Jungle Book

Kipling, Rudyard,


An easy-to-read version of the classic story.
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The Cartoon Guide to Genetics

Larry Gonick & Mark Wheelis



Date Published:1991