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Spy x family. 1, mission 1

Endåo, Tatsuya, 1980-


Translated from the Japanese. Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn't know is that the wife he's chosen is an assassin and the child he's adopted is a telepath!
Date Published:2020

Translated from the Japanese. Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn't know is that the wife he's chosen is an assassin and the child he's adopted is a telepath!

Date Published:2020

Running on empty

Aker, Don, 1955-


"All Ethan Palmer wants is wheels of his own, and he's finally saved enough money to buy his dream car . . . when he accidentally rams his dad's Volvo into their garage. It's not like his lawyer/politician father can't afford to pay for the damage, but of course his old man is going to turn this into another Big Life Lesson." -- back cover.
Date Published:2012

Dragon Ball Z. 3 [Vizbig edition]

Toriyama, Akira, 1955-


"A collection of volumes 7-9 "--P. [1] of cover. First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha, Inc. Tokyo. "Three in one"--Cover "Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta’s hands, but how will they fare against Freeza’s Ginyu Force—a group of five of the strongest fighters in outer space? It could be that an unlikely ally will come to their rescue! " -- Amazon
Date Published:2009

"A collection of volumes 7-9 "--P. [1] of cover. First published in Japan in 1984 by Shueisha, Inc. Tokyo. "Three in one"--Cover "Gohan and Kuririn struggle to keep the last Dragon Ball from falling into Freeza and Vegeta’s hands, but how will they fare against Freeza’s Ginyu Force—a group of five of the strongest fighters in outer space? It could be that an unlikely ally will come to their rescue! " -- Amazon

Date Published:2009

Playing in traffic

Giles, Gail.


"A Deborah Brodie book.". Shy and unremarkable, seventeen-year-old Matt Lathrop is surprised and flattered to find himself singled out for the sexual attentions of the alluring Skye Colbly, until he discovers the evil purpose behind her actions.
Date Published:2004

Essex county

Lemire, Jeff.


Canada Reads 2011 finalist. Complete Essex County trilogy plus previously unpublished material. (contents: Tales From the Farm, Ghost Stories, The Country Nurse; The Essex County Boxing Club; The Sad and Lonely Life of Eddie Elephant-Ears; Barnyard Scraps: Bonus Material.
Date Published:2009

Amazing l'nu'k : a celebration of the people of Mi'kma'ki

Pellissier-Lush, Julie, 1970-


Delve into the uplifting stories of the people of Mi'kma'ki in this full-colour illustrated book. Meet a devoted water protector, learn about a teen determined to shed light on the tragic history of Residential Schools, and discover poets who use words to explore and champion the rich Mi'kmaw culture. From Grand Chief Gabriele Sylliboy and Elder Dorene Bernard to Rebecca Thomas and Landyn Toney, all of these amazing people call Mi'kma'ki (a territory that includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and parts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Maine) home. With dozens of profiles featuring artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more--both historical and present-day, from kids to Elders--Julie Pellissier-Lush and Robin Grant celebrate the many brilliant achievements of the Mi'kmaq. Includes original colour illustrations by James Bentley, informative sidebars, a map of Mi'kmaw territories, a history of Mi'kma'ki, an index, and a glossary.
Date Published:2023

Delve into the uplifting stories of the people of Mi'kma'ki in this full-colour illustrated book. Meet a devoted water protector, learn about a teen determined to shed light on the tragic history of Residential Schools, and discover poets who use words to explore and champion the rich Mi'kmaw culture. From Grand Chief Gabriele Sylliboy and Elder Dorene Bernard to Rebecca Thomas and Landyn Toney, all of these amazing people call Mi'kma'ki (a territory that includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and parts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Maine) home. With dozens of profiles featuring artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more--both historical and present-day, from kids to Elders--Julie Pellissier-Lush and Robin Grant celebrate the many brilliant achievements of the Mi'kmaq. Includes original colour illustrations by James Bentley, informative sidebars, a map of Mi'kmaw territories, a history of Mi'kma'ki, an index, and a glossary.

Date Published:2023

Romeo & Juliet : the graphic novel / original text /

McDonald, John,



Date Published:2010

Fatty legs

Jordan, Christy.


Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. Faced with unceasing pressure, her father finally agrees to let her make the five-day journey to attend school, but he warns Margaret of the terrors of residential schools. At school Margaret soon encounters the Raven, a black-cloaked nun with a hooked nose and bony fingers that resemble claws. She immediately dislikes the strong-willed young Margaret. Intending to humiliate her, the heartless Raven gives gray stockings to all the girls -- all except Margaret, who gets red ones. In an instant Margaret is the laughingstock of the entire school. In the face of such cruelty, Margaret refuses to be intimidated and bravely gets rid of the stockings. Although a sympathetic nun stands up for Margaret, in the end it is this brave young girl who gives the Raven a lesson in the power of human dignity. Complemented by archival photos from Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's collection and striking artwork from Liz Amini-Holmes, this inspiring first-person account of a plucky girl's determination to confront her tormentor will linger with young readers.
Date Published:2010

Eight-year-old Margaret Pokiak has set her sights on learning to read, even though it means leaving her village in the high Arctic. Faced with unceasing pressure, her father finally agrees to let her make the five-day journey to attend school, but he warns Margaret of the terrors of residential schools. At school Margaret soon encounters the Raven, a black-cloaked nun with a hooked nose and bony fingers that resemble claws. She immediately dislikes the strong-willed young Margaret. Intending to humiliate her, the heartless Raven gives gray stockings to all the girls -- all except Margaret, who gets red ones. In an instant Margaret is the laughingstock of the entire school. In the face of such cruelty, Margaret refuses to be intimidated and bravely gets rid of the stockings. Although a sympathetic nun stands up for Margaret, in the end it is this brave young girl who gives the Raven a lesson in the power of human dignity. Complemented by archival photos from Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's collection and striking artwork from Liz Amini-Holmes, this inspiring first-person account of a plucky girl's determination to confront her tormentor will linger with young readers.

Date Published:2010

Natural disasters

Watts, Claire.


Includes index. Savage nature -- Shifting earth -- What is a tsunami? -- Tsunami magnitude --Tsunami risk area -- History of tsunamis -- 2004 Tsunami strike -- 2004 Devastation -- Recovery -- Tsunami warning -- Earthquakes -- Earthquake strike -- Volcanic earth -- Volcano strike -- Landslides and avalanches -- Flood alert -- Flood strike -- Drought -- Firestarter -- Fire strike -- Thunder and lightning -- Stormy weather -- Hurrricane strike -- Tornado alley -- Climate change -- Unnatural disaster -- Epidemic! -- Invisible enemies -- Future disasters -- Did you know? -- Timeline of natural disasters.
Date Published:2006

Includes index. Savage nature -- Shifting earth -- What is a tsunami? -- Tsunami magnitude --Tsunami risk area -- History of tsunamis -- 2004 Tsunami strike -- 2004 Devastation -- Recovery -- Tsunami warning -- Earthquakes -- Earthquake strike -- Volcanic earth -- Volcano strike -- Landslides and avalanches -- Flood alert -- Flood strike -- Drought -- Firestarter -- Fire strike -- Thunder and lightning -- Stormy weather -- Hurrricane strike -- Tornado alley -- Climate change -- Unnatural disaster -- Epidemic! -- Invisible enemies -- Future disasters -- Did you know? -- Timeline of natural disasters.

Date Published:2006

Game

Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-


If Harlem high school senior Drew Lawson is going to realize his dream of playing college, then professional, basketball, he will have to improve at being coached and being a team player, especially after a new--white--student threatens to take the scouts' attention away from him.
Date Published:2008

Heir of fire : a Throne of Glass novel /

Maas, Sarah J.


Sequel to: Crown of midnight. Royal assassin Celaena must travel to a new land to confront a truth about her heritage, while brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world.
Date Published:2014

The absent one

Adler-Olsen, Jussi.



Date Published:2012

The nymph and the lamp

Raddall, Thomas H., 1903-1994.


First published: Toronto : McClelland & Stewart, 1950.
Date Published:2006

Lion of Africa

Payne, Mary Jennifer.


"A Rubicon book published in association with Scholastic Canada"--Cover verso. Includes index.
Date Published:2007

Twilight: director's notebook : the story of how we made the movie based on the novel by Stephanie Meyer /

Hardwicke, Catherine


In this intimate book, readers will follow visionary director Catherine Hardwicke through the creative process that went into transforming Stephenie Meyer's breathtaking novel into box office gold. Discover the inside secrets on wardrobe, storyboard sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, personal notes about Catherine's favourite scenes, and much more.
Date Published:2009

Cyberpredators



Date Published:2012

Tar sands : dirty oil and the future of a continent /

Nikiforuk, Andrew, 1955-


Co-published by the David Suzuki Foundation. Includes index.
Date Published:2008

The life of Boston King : Black loyalist, minister and master carpenter

King, Boston.


Includes bibliographical references.
Date Published:2003

Adolescent literacy : turning promise into practice /

Beers, Kylene



Date Published:2007

Asegi Stories : Cherokee Queer and Two-Spirit Memory /

Driskill, Qwo-Li,


Introduction. Asegi stories : memories between the basket walls -- chapter 1. Doubleweaving two-spirit critiques : building alliances between native and queer studies -- chapter 2. The queer lady of Cofitachequi and other asegi routes -- chapter 3. Unweaving the basket : missionaries, slavery, and the regulation of gender and sexuality -- chapter 4. Beautiful as the red rainbow : Cherokee two-spirits rebeautifying erotic memory -- Chapter 5. [Cherokee characters] (asegi ayetl) : Cherokee two-spirit people reimagining nation -- Epilogue. Doubleweave : an asegi manifesto. "The book focuses on the concept of asegi stories--stories that revise and revive Cherokee cultural memories of same-sex relationships and non-binary gender systems. It is the first full-length work of scholarship to develop a tribally specific Indigenous queer/two-spirit critique, providing a Cherokee 2GLBTQ lens from which to interpret the past, understand our present, and imagine decolonial futures"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Introduction. Asegi stories : memories between the basket walls -- chapter 1. Doubleweaving two-spirit critiques : building alliances between native and queer studies -- chapter 2. The queer lady of Cofitachequi and other asegi routes -- chapter 3. Unweaving the basket : missionaries, slavery, and the regulation of gender and sexuality -- chapter 4. Beautiful as the red rainbow : Cherokee two-spirits rebeautifying erotic memory -- Chapter 5. [Cherokee characters] (asegi ayetl) : Cherokee two-spirit people reimagining nation -- Epilogue. Doubleweave : an asegi manifesto. "The book focuses on the concept of asegi stories--stories that revise and revive Cherokee cultural memories of same-sex relationships and non-binary gender systems. It is the first full-length work of scholarship to develop a tribally specific Indigenous queer/two-spirit critique, providing a Cherokee 2GLBTQ lens from which to interpret the past, understand our present, and imagine decolonial futures"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2016