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Classroom Commons


Classroom Commons is an engaging film that illustrates the concept of sharing and responsibility in a classroom setting. Through everyday examples like sinks, books, and paints, it demonstrates the importance of caring for shared resources, and fostering a sense of community and togetherness among young learners.
Date Published:2023

The breadwinner

Ellis, Deborah, 1960-


Originally published: 2000. Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. Parvana's father was a history teacher until his school was bombed and now, his health destroyed, works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day, he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food. As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner. The 15th anniversary edition includes a special foreword by Deborah Ellis as well as a new map, an updated author's note, and a glossary to provide young readers with background and context.
Date Published:2015

Originally published: 2000. Eleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. Parvana's father was a history teacher until his school was bombed and now, his health destroyed, works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day, he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food. As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner. The 15th anniversary edition includes a special foreword by Deborah Ellis as well as a new map, an updated author's note, and a glossary to provide young readers with background and context.

Date Published:2015

Ayesha at last : a novel

Jalaluddin, Uzma.


A modern Muslim adaptation of Pride and Prejudice finds a reluctant teacher who would avoid an arranged marriage setting aside her literary ambitions before falling in love with her perpetually single cousin's infuriatingly conservative fiance.
Date Published:2018

Colorless. 4 /

Kent (Mangaka) ,


Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. A cosmic disaster erased almost all color from the world, and now the mutated descendants of humanity live in a moody, noir cityscape draped with shades of grey. There is great power hidden in what little color remains, and a secretive cult known as the Order hopes to use that power to awaken their mysterious gods.
Date Published:2023

Birdsong

Flett, Julie.


"When a young girl moves to her new home far away from the sea, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend?"--Dust jacket flap.
Date Published:2019

New moon

Meyer, Stephenie, 1973-


Megan Tingley books. When her beloved Edward and his family leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob, until he starts changing in terrible ways.
Date Published:2022

Anatomy of a Scandal (Part 2 of 2)


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. More on allegations that some members of Hockey Canada’s 2018 world junior team took part in a group sexual assault. The Fifth Estate unpacks a history that suggests a pattern of abuse. And questions about why a charity has so much money stashed away. Original broadcast: February 9, 2023.
Date Published:2023

Tokyo ghoul

Ishida, Sui


Translated from the Japanese. Reads from right to left. Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way -- except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.
Date Published:2015

All our relations : finding the path forward

Talaga, Tanya


We Were Always Here -- Big Brother's Hunger -- The Third Space -- "I Breath for Them" -- We Are Not Going Anywhere. Every single year in Canada, one-third of all deaths among Indigenous youth are due to suicide. Studies indicate youth between the ages of ten and nineteen, living on reserve, are five to six times more likely to commit suicide than their peers in the rest of the population. Suicide is a new behaviour for First Nations people. There is no record of any suicide epidemics prior to the establishment of the 130 residential schools across Canada. Bestselling and award-winning author Tanya Talaga argues that the aftershocks of cultural genocide have resulted in a disturbing rise in youth suicides in Indigenous communities in Canada and beyond. She examines the tragic reality of children feeling so hopeless they want to die, of kids perishing in clusters, forming suicide pacts, or becoming romanced by the notion of dying - a phenomenon that experts call "suicidal ideation." She also looks at the rising global crisis, as evidenced by the high suicide rates among the Inuit of Greenland and Aboriginal youth in Australia. Finally, she documents suicide prevention strategies in Nunavut, Seabird Island, and Greenland; Facebook's development of AI software to actively link kids in crisis with mental health providers; and the push by First Nations leadership in Northern Ontario for a new national health strategy that could ultimately lead communities towards healing from the pain of suicide.
Date Published:2018

We Were Always Here -- Big Brother's Hunger -- The Third Space -- "I Breath for Them" -- We Are Not Going Anywhere. Every single year in Canada, one-third of all deaths among Indigenous youth are due to suicide. Studies indicate youth between the ages of ten and nineteen, living on reserve, are five to six times more likely to commit suicide than their peers in the rest of the population. Suicide is a new behaviour for First Nations people. There is no record of any suicide epidemics prior to the establishment of the 130 residential schools across Canada. Bestselling and award-winning author Tanya Talaga argues that the aftershocks of cultural genocide have resulted in a disturbing rise in youth suicides in Indigenous communities in Canada and beyond. She examines the tragic reality of children feeling so hopeless they want to die, of kids perishing in clusters, forming suicide pacts, or becoming romanced by the notion of dying - a phenomenon that experts call "suicidal ideation." She also looks at the rising global crisis, as evidenced by the high suicide rates among the Inuit of Greenland and Aboriginal youth in Australia. Finally, she documents suicide prevention strategies in Nunavut, Seabird Island, and Greenland; Facebook's development of AI software to actively link kids in crisis with mental health providers; and the push by First Nations leadership in Northern Ontario for a new national health strategy that could ultimately lead communities towards healing from the pain of suicide.

Date Published:2018

Attack of the black rectangles

King, A. S. (Amy Sarig), 1970-


Title proper from title frame. "When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022

To kill a mockingbird

Lee, Harper


The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice, in this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic that has been translated into more than 40 languages.
Date Published:2002

Ms. Marvel. 3, Crushed /

Wilson, G. Willow, 1982-


"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Ms. Marvel #12-15 And S.H.I.E.L.D. #2."--Opposite title page. Love is in the air in Jersey City as Valentine's Day arrives! Kamala Khan may not be allowed to go to the school dance... but Ms. Marvel is! Well sort of -- by crashing it attempting to capture Asgard's most annoying trickster! Yup, it's a special Valentine's Day story featuring Marvel's favorite charlatan, Loki! The fan favorite series continues as Kamala Khan proves why she's the best (and most adorable) new super hero there is!
Date Published:2015

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Ms. Marvel #12-15 And S.H.I.E.L.D. #2."--Opposite title page. Love is in the air in Jersey City as Valentine's Day arrives! Kamala Khan may not be allowed to go to the school dance... but Ms. Marvel is! Well sort of -- by crashing it attempting to capture Asgard's most annoying trickster! Yup, it's a special Valentine's Day story featuring Marvel's favorite charlatan, Loki! The fan favorite series continues as Kamala Khan proves why she's the best (and most adorable) new super hero there is!

Date Published:2015

Eclipse

Meyer, Stephenie, 1973-


Megan Tingley books. Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob, a werewolf, and her relationship with Edward, a vampire, but when Seattle is ravaged by a mysterious string of killings, the three of them need to decide whether their personal lives are more important than the well-being of an entire city.
Date Published:2022

The reckoning

Armstrong, Kelley


Fifteen-year-old Chloe, a necromancer, struggles to understand her feelings for werewolf Derek and his sorcerer brother, Simon, while seeking a way to enter the headquarters of the sinister Edison Group and rescue her aunt Lauren and friend Rachelle.
Date Published:2011

Endocrine system


This video is an enlightening journey into the intricate and remarkable world of the endocrine system. From its network of glands to its role in regulating hormones, get ready to uncover captivating and mind-boggling facts that make the endocrine system a vital component of our bodies. So, extend your hand for a high-five and join us as we explore the high-fiving facts about the endocrine system. It's a celebration of the silent orchestrator, showcasing how hormones impact our growth, metabolism, reproduction, and much more. Discover the secrets of hormone production, feedback loops, and the intricacies of maintaining hormonal balance. Get ready to be amazed by the complexity and significance of this hidden hero within our bodies!
Date Published:2023

This video is an enlightening journey into the intricate and remarkable world of the endocrine system. From its network of glands to its role in regulating hormones, get ready to uncover captivating and mind-boggling facts that make the endocrine system a vital component of our bodies. So, extend your hand for a high-five and join us as we explore the high-fiving facts about the endocrine system. It's a celebration of the silent orchestrator, showcasing how hormones impact our growth, metabolism, reproduction, and much more. Discover the secrets of hormone production, feedback loops, and the intricacies of maintaining hormonal balance. Get ready to be amazed by the complexity and significance of this hidden hero within our bodies!

Date Published:2023

Causes and consequences of the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe

Rady, Martyn C.



Date Published:1996

Communism

Heits, Rudolph T.,


"First Published by Mason Crest in 2013." Includes an access code for supplementary resources online. Includes index. Timeline of Communism -- Nightmare in China -- Prophet of Communism -- Rise of the USSR -- Expansion -- Decline -- Communism Over Time. This book provides an introduction to communism. It explores the principles that underpin communism and examines the way Communist governments have exercised power in practice.
Date Published:2019

"First Published by Mason Crest in 2013." Includes an access code for supplementary resources online. Includes index. Timeline of Communism -- Nightmare in China -- Prophet of Communism -- Rise of the USSR -- Expansion -- Decline -- Communism Over Time. This book provides an introduction to communism. It explores the principles that underpin communism and examines the way Communist governments have exercised power in practice.

Date Published:2019

Sunrise on the reaping

Collins, Suzanne,


As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Date Published:2025

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

Date Published:2025

Tristan : Montreal, Quebec. Sunny's Quest series, season 1.


Tristan is an 11-year-old boy from Montreal, Quebec. He is Canadian Jamaican and loves being connected to his heritage - especially when it comes to Jamaican patties and coco bread! After showing us his favourite bakery, Tristan gets a haircut before returning home to give us a tour of his favourite things in his room, including his ceiling projector, his hat collection and his dance medals. He loves dancing with his best friend and duo partner Erica - they've won a lot of awards together! At the dance studio, Tristan tells us about his favourite style - dancehall - and demonstrates his moves. He also receives a special surprise from one of his role models who shares his creativity. At the park, Tristan plays games with his best friend Luca, who supports his love of dance.
Date Published:2022

Tristan is an 11-year-old boy from Montreal, Quebec. He is Canadian Jamaican and loves being connected to his heritage - especially when it comes to Jamaican patties and coco bread! After showing us his favourite bakery, Tristan gets a haircut before returning home to give us a tour of his favourite things in his room, including his ceiling projector, his hat collection and his dance medals. He loves dancing with his best friend and duo partner Erica - they've won a lot of awards together! At the dance studio, Tristan tells us about his favourite style - dancehall - and demonstrates his moves. He also receives a special surprise from one of his role models who shares his creativity. At the park, Tristan plays games with his best friend Luca, who supports his love of dance.

Date Published:2022

Hockey Canada Scandal : A Culture of Impunity. December 2022


From the Curio channel: News in Review. Shockwaves reverberated across the country as Hockey Canada, the organization that acts as the governing body for our national winter sport, had its reputation shattered in 2022. Headlines exposed its failure to properly address sexual assault and abuse allegations for decades while misusing registration fees to pay millons of dollars for assault settlements, and allowing accused perpetrators to skate. All this raised concerns about the future of the organization and the sport itself.
Date Published:2022

From the Curio channel: News in Review. Shockwaves reverberated across the country as Hockey Canada, the organization that acts as the governing body for our national winter sport, had its reputation shattered in 2022. Headlines exposed its failure to properly address sexual assault and abuse allegations for decades while misusing registration fees to pay millons of dollars for assault settlements, and allowing accused perpetrators to skate. All this raised concerns about the future of the organization and the sport itself.

Date Published:2022