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The correspondent : a novel

Evans, Virginia, 1986-


"Sybil is seventy-three years old, in the winter of her life. Sybil has always made sense of the world through writing letters and through this epistolary novel we see how she comes to terms with her past and present and learns forgiveness"--
Date Published:2025

Learning to be self-aware

Sanderson, Jennifer,


Self-awareness is a key life skill. Being self-aware means getting to know yourself really well. This book will give you the tools you need to do that in all areas of your life, from your friendships and family through school, college and the wider world. Discover inside: The top ten skills for self-awareness ; Workshops and scenarios to help you develop these skills ; Strategies, tips and much more to help you become fully self-aware.
Date Published:2026

Self-awareness is a key life skill. Being self-aware means getting to know yourself really well. This book will give you the tools you need to do that in all areas of your life, from your friendships and family through school, college and the wider world. Discover inside: The top ten skills for self-awareness ; Workshops and scenarios to help you develop these skills ; Strategies, tips and much more to help you become fully self-aware.

Date Published:2026

The power of music : healing and health

Nardo, Don, 1947-


The Brain and Music -- Music Therapy for Movement Disorders -- Music and Mental Health -- Benefits for Young and Old Alike -- Improving Life and a Sense of Community. Numerous experiments and studies in recent years have shown conclusively that music, especially playing an instrument and/or singing on a regular basis, has many concrete health benefits. This volume first explains music's varied effects on the human brain, then looks at how music helps people with movement disorders such as Tourette's syndrome and Parkinson's disease. Research also has demonstrated that anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be partially alleviated by music therapy.
Date Published:2026

The Brain and Music -- Music Therapy for Movement Disorders -- Music and Mental Health -- Benefits for Young and Old Alike -- Improving Life and a Sense of Community. Numerous experiments and studies in recent years have shown conclusively that music, especially playing an instrument and/or singing on a regular basis, has many concrete health benefits. This volume first explains music's varied effects on the human brain, then looks at how music helps people with movement disorders such as Tourette's syndrome and Parkinson's disease. Research also has demonstrated that anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can be partially alleviated by music therapy.

Date Published:2026

Optimism : the power of positive thinking

Roland, James,


Having a positive outlook means you expect good things to happen and are willing to put in the effort to make them happen. Optimists see the best in other people and view challenges as opportunities. This book also looks at how positive thinking can help improve your physical health and school success, while also enhancing your relationships with friends and family members.
Date Published:2026

The Folger guide to teaching Hamlet

O'Brien, Peggy.


"Hamlet follows the form of a revenge tragedy, in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against the man he learns is his father's murderer--his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its mysteries. Among them: Should Hamlet believe a ghost? What roles do Ophelia and her family play in Hamlet's attempts to know the truth? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder, or both? How do the visiting actors cause the truth to begin to reveal itself? The Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare series is created by the experts at the Folger Shakespeare Library, the nation's largest archive of Shakespeare material and a leading center for both the latest scholarship and education on all things Shakespeare. Based on the proven Folger Method of teaching and informed by the wit, wisdom, and experiences of classroom teachers across the country, the guides offer a lively, interactive approach to teaching and learning Shakespeare, offering students and readers of all backgrounds and abilities a pathway to discovering the richness and diversity of Shakespeare's world. Filled with surprising facts about Shakespeare, insightful essays by scholars, and a day-by-day, five-week teaching plan, these guides are an invaluable resource for teachers, students, and Shakespeare fans alike"--
Date Published:2024

"Hamlet follows the form of a revenge tragedy, in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against the man he learns is his father's murderer--his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its mysteries. Among them: Should Hamlet believe a ghost? What roles do Ophelia and her family play in Hamlet's attempts to know the truth? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder, or both? How do the visiting actors cause the truth to begin to reveal itself? The Folger Guides to Teaching Shakespeare series is created by the experts at the Folger Shakespeare Library, the nation's largest archive of Shakespeare material and a leading center for both the latest scholarship and education on all things Shakespeare. Based on the proven Folger Method of teaching and informed by the wit, wisdom, and experiences of classroom teachers across the country, the guides offer a lively, interactive approach to teaching and learning Shakespeare, offering students and readers of all backgrounds and abilities a pathway to discovering the richness and diversity of Shakespeare's world. Filled with surprising facts about Shakespeare, insightful essays by scholars, and a day-by-day, five-week teaching plan, these guides are an invaluable resource for teachers, students, and Shakespeare fans alike"--

Date Published:2024

Hut! Hut! Hike!

Maraniss, Andrew,


Jasper McCoy tries out for the town's flag football team! He is excited to show off his awesome football skills! But at tryouts, Jasper discovers he might not be as good as he thinks he is...Will Jasper and his best friends make the team?
Date Published:2025

Hélène la fée des hamsters

Meadows, Daisy.


Traduction de: Harriet, the hamster fairy. Le fées des animaux jouent un rôle très important au Royaume des fées! Avec leur animal de compagnie spécial, elles s'assurent que tous les animaux trouvent un bon foyer. Mais le Bonhomme d'hiver a enlevé leurs animaux magiques!. Est-il possible qu,ils soient perdus pour toujours? Flocon, le hamster d'Hélène, la fée des hamsters, a des ennuis. Si les gnomes du Bonhomme d'hiver le capturent, Hélène pourra-t-elle voler à son secours?. Pour les 6-9 ans.
Date Published:2010

Traduction de: Harriet, the hamster fairy. Le fées des animaux jouent un rôle très important au Royaume des fées! Avec leur animal de compagnie spécial, elles s'assurent que tous les animaux trouvent un bon foyer. Mais le Bonhomme d'hiver a enlevé leurs animaux magiques!. Est-il possible qu,ils soient perdus pour toujours? Flocon, le hamster d'Hélène, la fée des hamsters, a des ennuis. Si les gnomes du Bonhomme d'hiver le capturent, Hélène pourra-t-elle voler à son secours?. Pour les 6-9 ans.

Date Published:2010

Laura, la fée des chiots

Meadows, Daisy.


Traduction de: Laura, the puppy fairy. Pour les 4-8 ans.
Date Published:2010

Just like home : love rolls in

Downing, Erin Soderberg,


Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say no. But a couple months ago, their parents decided that the farm is full. No additional resident farm animals. No more fosters. Of course, rules are meant to be broken... A scared puppy has just arrived at their mom's clinic, and he's lost mobility in his back legs because of an injury. What's worse is that the newly named Arlo clearly knows he's been abandoned. But with Ruby's builder brain, Henry's heart, and a little bit of kindness from their ragtag group of animals at the sanctuary, they might just be able to teach Arlo how to trust again.
Date Published:2026

Siblings Ruby and Henry have an unusual kind of home life compared to their friends. Their family operates an animal sanctuary with a unique collection of full-time pet residents: a pig, a dog, the world's bossiest cat, two silly goats, and a llama who thinks he's a human. Not to mention, Ruby and Henry's mom is also a vet at the animal clinic in town. Let's just say, when it comes to animals, it's hard for Ruby and Henry's family to say no. But a couple months ago, their parents decided that the farm is full. No additional resident farm animals. No more fosters. Of course, rules are meant to be broken... A scared puppy has just arrived at their mom's clinic, and he's lost mobility in his back legs because of an injury. What's worse is that the newly named Arlo clearly knows he's been abandoned. But with Ruby's builder brain, Henry's heart, and a little bit of kindness from their ragtag group of animals at the sanctuary, they might just be able to teach Arlo how to trust again.

Date Published:2026

Soccer simulator

Avatar, Ari,


"An unofficial Roblox book." Ari has accidentally made it onto the Blockville obby soccer team, and he is far from excited. He doesn't even know how to play normal soccer, let alone obby soccer! As training starts and the first game looms, Ari thinks of a way to get ahead in the game. But is it a fair way to play? And what happens if his secret is discovered?
Date Published:2026

Splash down

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


"We're here to help!"--Cover. Yip Yip Hooray! A little magic can save the day! The Love Puppies are so happy to receive a visit from Ace - a Love Puppy from Team Mighty! But Ace isn't here to play. He needs help on a new mission: find a way for Matteo to conquer his fear of swimming. Matteo is normally a really strong swimmer, but after a scary moment in a lake, he's afraid to get back in the water. Can the pups help Matteo find his confidence again? With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
Date Published:2026

"We're here to help!"--Cover. Yip Yip Hooray! A little magic can save the day! The Love Puppies are so happy to receive a visit from Ace - a Love Puppy from Team Mighty! But Ace isn't here to play. He needs help on a new mission: find a way for Matteo to conquer his fear of swimming. Matteo is normally a really strong swimmer, but after a scary moment in a lake, he's afraid to get back in the water. Can the pups help Matteo find his confidence again? With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!

Date Published:2026

Razzle dazzle

Burnell, Heather Ayris,


In three short stories, Unicorn and Yeti go camping, build a campfire and enjoy smores, splash in a hot spring, and wonder at the night sky.
Date Published:2024

Dream team

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


"We're here to help!" Includes a sneak peek of Recipe for success. A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?
Date Published:2023

I want to dance in pants

Hernandez, Jess,


After being invited to a special celebration, a young girl who dislikes the way dresses make her feel, chooses clothing for comfort over tradition.
Date Published:2025

Mi'kmaq : the people and nation

Chappell, Corinne.


"Expedition". Includes index. Discusses the history, language, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Mi'kmaq, Indigenous People whose territory is located in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
Date Published:2025

Alberta

Chow, Bill,


Simultaneously published in library binding: Collingwood, ON : Beech Street Books, 2026. "Expedition" - back cover. "Travel through the province of Alberta and discover the land of cowboy traditions, dinosaur fossils, oil sands, beautiful mountain ranges, and vibrant cities"--
Date Published:2026

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hudak, Heather C., 1975-


"Expedition" - back cover. "Take a tour of Newfoundland and Labrador and discover the rugged coastlines, history, and culture of this unique part of Canada."--
Date Published:2026

British Columbia

Hudak, Heather C., 1975-


"Expedition" - back cover. Welcome to British Columbia -- On the map -- Explore the land -- Wildlife crossing -- Now entering Victoria -- Early history -- Earning a living/big industries -- Meet the locals -- Immigration -- Culture and traditions -- Languages -- Full of flavour -- Your next road trip. "Take a road trip through the province of British Columbia and discover its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, outdoor activities, and laid-back vibe." --
Date Published:2026

"Expedition" - back cover. Welcome to British Columbia -- On the map -- Explore the land -- Wildlife crossing -- Now entering Victoria -- Early history -- Earning a living/big industries -- Meet the locals -- Immigration -- Culture and traditions -- Languages -- Full of flavour -- Your next road trip. "Take a road trip through the province of British Columbia and discover its stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, outdoor activities, and laid-back vibe." --

Date Published:2026

Nova Scotia

Maliszewski, Mary,


"Expedition" - back cover. Welcome to Nova Scotia -- On the map -- Explore the land -- Wildlife crossing -- Now entering Halifax -- Early history -- Earning a living/big industries -- Meet the locals -- Immigration -- Culture and traditions -- Languages -- Full of flavour -- Your next road trip. "Travel around the province of Nova Scotia and discover "Canada's Ocean Playground.""--
Date Published:2026

Nunavut

Saunders, Abbie,


"Expedition" - back cover. Welcome to Nunavut -- On the map -- Explore the land -- Wildlife crossing -- Now entering Iqaluit -- Early history -- Earning a living/big industries -- Meet the locals -- Immigration -- Culture and traditions -- Languages -- Full of flavour -- Your next road trip. "Take a tour of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory, and discover the land of beautiful snowy sites, rich culture, and friendly residents."--
Date Published:2026

"Expedition" - back cover. Welcome to Nunavut -- On the map -- Explore the land -- Wildlife crossing -- Now entering Iqaluit -- Early history -- Earning a living/big industries -- Meet the locals -- Immigration -- Culture and traditions -- Languages -- Full of flavour -- Your next road trip. "Take a tour of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory, and discover the land of beautiful snowy sites, rich culture, and friendly residents."--

Date Published:2026