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Nana

Yazawa, Ai


Pages numbered from right to left. When two twenty-year-old women with the same first name meet and become best friends despite their different personalities, they experience a world of music, fashion, sex, gossip, and all-night parties.
Date Published:2005

Element of Surprise : Zinc (Zn)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Zinc is the most abundant metal in our bodies after iron. It helps our bodies maintain a neutral pH. The fourth most widely consumed metal, zinc is used in sunscreens, solar cells, nuclear reactors, car tires and galvanizing metals like iron and steel to prevent rusting. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Josh Roberts, Biochemist, Mass Spectrometry Centre, Carleton University, and Anna Ampaw, PhD candidate, Chemistry, University of Ottawa.
Date Published:2019

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Zinc is the most abundant metal in our bodies after iron. It helps our bodies maintain a neutral pH. The fourth most widely consumed metal, zinc is used in sunscreens, solar cells, nuclear reactors, car tires and galvanizing metals like iron and steel to prevent rusting. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Josh Roberts, Biochemist, Mass Spectrometry Centre, Carleton University, and Anna Ampaw, PhD candidate, Chemistry, University of Ottawa.

Date Published:2019

Les expériences décoiffantes des Débrouillards

Bergeron, Yannick, 1977-,


Apprends à fabriquer une tempête de neige, à cuisiner de délicieuses guimauves maison ou à faire décoller une fusée à réaction chimique. 28 expériences décoiffantes pour jouer avec la science!
Date Published:2025

British Columbia


Watch as Jordan kicks off the Cross Country Fun Hunt on the West Coast of Canada. His first visit is to Thomas in Comax Valley as they have an action-packed day of mountain-biking in North East Woods, and go tubing and wakeboarding in Salmon's Point. Before heading to Squamish, Jordan makes a surprise visit to Belle in Nanaimo and they enjoy her local park and some ice cream. To finish off the first leg of the journey in B.C., Jordan joins Callista in Squamish, the outdoor recreational capital of Canada for a wild day of kiteboarding.
Date Published:2015

Watch as Jordan kicks off the Cross Country Fun Hunt on the West Coast of Canada. His first visit is to Thomas in Comax Valley as they have an action-packed day of mountain-biking in North East Woods, and go tubing and wakeboarding in Salmon's Point. Before heading to Squamish, Jordan makes a surprise visit to Belle in Nanaimo and they enjoy her local park and some ice cream. To finish off the first leg of the journey in B.C., Jordan joins Callista in Squamish, the outdoor recreational capital of Canada for a wild day of kiteboarding.

Date Published:2015

Gorgons


Gorgons are three sisters from Greek mythology, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, the most famous one. They had snakes instead of hair, their eyes could turn people to stone, and their wings allowed them to escape danger. Perseus was able to defeat Medusa using a shield given to him by Athena and a sword from Hermes.
Date Published:2023

Searching for Cleopatra


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Cleopatra has fascinated us for 2,000 years. The legendary last queen of Egypt was the wealthiest, most powerful woman in the world. Today, she remains one of the most famous women of history and a pop culture icon. Yet, the real Cleopatra is shrouded in myth and misinformation. Powerful Roman men were the ones to record her story, their tales eventually making their way into the history books. The image of a scheming, sinister and seductive woman has been immortalized by poets, painters and, of course, Hollywood. In this startling new documentary from The Nature of Things, we discover that most of what we know about this iconic politician and scholar is wrong.
Date Published:2020

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Cleopatra has fascinated us for 2,000 years. The legendary last queen of Egypt was the wealthiest, most powerful woman in the world. Today, she remains one of the most famous women of history and a pop culture icon. Yet, the real Cleopatra is shrouded in myth and misinformation. Powerful Roman men were the ones to record her story, their tales eventually making their way into the history books. The image of a scheming, sinister and seductive woman has been immortalized by poets, painters and, of course, Hollywood. In this startling new documentary from The Nature of Things, we discover that most of what we know about this iconic politician and scholar is wrong.

Date Published:2020

The break

Vermette, Katherena, 1977-,


"Trigger warning: This book is about recovering and healing from violence. Contains scenes of sexual and physical violence, and depictions of various trauma."--Title page. When Stella, a young Métis mother, looks out her window one evening and spots someone in trouble on the Break a barren field on an isolated strip of land outside her house she calls the police to alert them to a possible crime. In a series of shifting narratives, people who are connected, both directly and indirectly, with the victim police, family, and friends tell their personal stories leading up to that fateful night. Lou, a social worker, grapples with the departure of her live-in boyfriend. Cheryl, an artist, mourns the premature death of her sister Rain. Paulina, a single mother, struggles to trust her new partner. Phoenix, a homeless teenager, is released from a youth detention centre. Officer Scott, a Métis policeman, feels caught between two worlds as he patrols the city. Through their various perspectives a larger, more comprehensive story about lives of the residents in Winnipeg North End is exposed.
Date Published:2016

"Trigger warning: This book is about recovering and healing from violence. Contains scenes of sexual and physical violence, and depictions of various trauma."--Title page. When Stella, a young Métis mother, looks out her window one evening and spots someone in trouble on the Break a barren field on an isolated strip of land outside her house she calls the police to alert them to a possible crime. In a series of shifting narratives, people who are connected, both directly and indirectly, with the victim police, family, and friends tell their personal stories leading up to that fateful night. Lou, a social worker, grapples with the departure of her live-in boyfriend. Cheryl, an artist, mourns the premature death of her sister Rain. Paulina, a single mother, struggles to trust her new partner. Phoenix, a homeless teenager, is released from a youth detention centre. Officer Scott, a Métis policeman, feels caught between two worlds as he patrols the city. Through their various perspectives a larger, more comprehensive story about lives of the residents in Winnipeg North End is exposed.

Date Published:2016

This lullaby : a novel/

Dessen, Sarah


Raised by a mother who's had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy believes in short-term, no-commitment relationships until she meets Dexter, a rock band musician.
Date Published:2004

Chanda's secrets

Stratton, Allan


When her youngest sister dies, the first hint of HIV/AIDS emerges, Chanda must confront undercurrents of shame and stigma. Not afraid to explore the horrific realities of AIDS, Chanda's Secrets also captures the enduring strength of loyalty, friendship and family ties. Above all, it is a story about the corrosive nature of secrets and the healing power of truth.
Date Published:2004

Carole & Tuesday. Vol. 2 /

Yamataka, Morito,


Reads from right to left. Manga adaptation of the anime television series. Carole and Tuesday aren't the only ones searching for stardom on Mars! Former child actor Angela will stop at nothing to achieve her singing debut--even if she has to become the puppet of a mysterious genius to do it. As Carole and Tuesday continue chasing their dreams, can this brash young star avoid butting heads with her songwriter long enough to make it onstage?
Date Published:2021

Reads from right to left. Manga adaptation of the anime television series. Carole and Tuesday aren't the only ones searching for stardom on Mars! Former child actor Angela will stop at nothing to achieve her singing debut--even if she has to become the puppet of a mysterious genius to do it. As Carole and Tuesday continue chasing their dreams, can this brash young star avoid butting heads with her songwriter long enough to make it onstage?

Date Published:2021

Ghost boys

Rhodes, Jewell Parker.


Includes discussion questions. After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
Date Published:2018

Lost & found

Tan, Shaun.


Three stories explore how we lose and find what matters most to us, as a girl finds a bright spot in a dark world, a boy leads a strange, lost being home, and a group of peaceful creatures loses its home to cruel invaders.
Date Published:2011

The hammer of Thor

Riordan, Rick,


When the god of thunder's hammer goes missing, Magnus Chase and his friends are tasked with retrieving it before an onslaught of giants attacks the mortal world.
Date Published:2016

Kissing the rain

Brooks, Kevin.


Fifteen-year-old Moo Nelson, shy, overweight, and bullied by his classmates, finds his life spinning out of control after he witnesses a car chase and a fight that results in a murder.
Date Published:2005

The song of Kahunsha

Irani, Anosh, 1974-



Date Published:2006

The cripple and his talismans

Irani, Anosh, 1974-


A fable set in the chaos of Bombay tells the many-layered, surreal story of an amputee in search of his lost arm. Alienated from his privileged upbringing by his handicap, the unnamed narrator sets off on his quest.
Date Published:2005

Message in a bottle

Sparks, Nicholas



Date Published:1998

The Martian : a novel

Weir, Andy.


"Originally self-published as an ebook in 2011 and subsequently published in hardcover in a different form in the United States by Crown Publishers...and as a trade paperback by Broadway Books...in 2014"--Title page verso. This edition does not include "Extra Libris" bonus material that was included in previous editions. "When a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate the planet while thinking him dead, astronaut Mark Watney finds himself stranded on Mars's surface, completely alone. Armed with nothing but his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a gallows sense of humor that proves to be his greatest source of strength--Mark embarks on a dogged quest to stay alive, but will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?"--page 4 of cover.
Date Published:2015

"Originally self-published as an ebook in 2011 and subsequently published in hardcover in a different form in the United States by Crown Publishers...and as a trade paperback by Broadway Books...in 2014"--Title page verso. This edition does not include "Extra Libris" bonus material that was included in previous editions. "When a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate the planet while thinking him dead, astronaut Mark Watney finds himself stranded on Mars's surface, completely alone. Armed with nothing but his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a gallows sense of humor that proves to be his greatest source of strength--Mark embarks on a dogged quest to stay alive, but will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?"--page 4 of cover.

Date Published:2015

Exile

Emerson, Kevin


As band manager for the up-and-coming DangerHeart, seventeen-year-old Summer Carlson navigates a relationship with the lead singer and decides whether to act on information that could rocket the band to stardom.
Date Published:2014

The Martian : a novel

Weir, Andy


May include bonus material in back of book: reader's guide, author interview, and essay. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old 'human error' are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit--he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
Date Published:2021

May include bonus material in back of book: reader's guide, author interview, and essay. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old 'human error' are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit--he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

Date Published:2021