Mo'Nique
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In 1976, David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he comes upon a creature he doesn’t expect: a mermaid by the name of Aycayia. Once a beautiful young woman, she was cursed by jealous wives to live in this form for the rest of her days. But after the mermaid is caught by American tourists, David rescues and hides her away in his home, finding that, once out of the water, she begins to transform back into a woman. Now David must work...
2) Getting Rich
Author
Series
Publisher
Carina Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
Book two of A Chef Landry Mystery
Chef Nicky Landry is more than co-owner of Skinny's; she's the low-cal eatery's #1 success story. (According to the billboards, anyway. She's gained most of the weight back...shh!) Now Nicky and her business partner, Toni, will be on national TV. They'll be rich. And famous! Which is great, though Nicky would really prefer if people didn't recognize her when she hits the fast-food shack.
Then one night a deranged...
Chef Nicky Landry is more than co-owner of Skinny's; she's the low-cal eatery's #1 success story. (According to the billboards, anyway. She's gained most of the weight back...shh!) Now Nicky and her business partner, Toni, will be on national TV. They'll be rich. And famous! Which is great, though Nicky would really prefer if people didn't recognize her when she hits the fast-food shack.
Then one night a deranged...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Cree
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"Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Language
English
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The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support...
Author
Series
Discoveries in palaeontology volume no. 2
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Author
Series
Discoveries in palaeontology volume no. 1
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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Description
A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy. When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels isolated,...
11) Hate mail
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Jordie’s cousin Todd has moved back to Montreal and is attending Jordie’s high school. Todd has autism and requires an aide. Todd has not been welcomed in the school. He’s known as a freak, and even other parents seem to resent Todd’s special needs. Jordie does everything he can to distance himself from his cousin, fearful of what his friends might think. When he learns that Todd’s whole family is buckling under the pressure of a hateful...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Irresistible Recipes Filled with The Heart & Soul of the South Discover an exciting collection of delightful desserts inspired by Southern baking traditions. Monique McLeod-Polanco’s recipes are brimming with soulful flair and rich flavors while prioritizing simplicity for the home cook. Drawing inspiration from her family’s celebrations and holiday meals, these 60 scrumptious recipes will conjure all the nostalgic flavors from your youth yet...
14) Junkyard dog
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
One worn-out dog inspires Colin to change his life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
During Passover, Jews are reminded of how, more than three thousand years ago, their ancestors emerged from slavery to become free men and women. Bestselling author Monique Polak explores her own Jewish roots as she tells the Passover story, which reminds us that the freedom to be who we are and practice our religion, whatever it may be, is a great gift. It also teaches us that if we summon our courage and look out for each other, we can endure and...
16) Straight punch
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"How bad can an alternative school be? Tessa McPhail has landed at New Directions, a last-chance school in Montreal's roughest neighborhood. The kids are tough and the school is far from home, but the very worst thing is the curriculum: 50 percent academics, 50 percent boxing. The other students think boxing is cool. Tessa disagrees. But when a neighbor starts a petition to have New Directions closed down, Tessa discovers something worth fighting...
18) For the record
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Twelve year old Justine's parents are recently divorced and she and her little sister, Bea, go back and forth between their parents homes in Montreal. Because her mother (whose anxiety manifests itself as the need to control) believes that their father and beloved half-sister are a bad influence on Justine and Bea, she enlists Justine's aid in collecting evidence that would lead to sole custody being granted to her. Justine goes along with this plan,...
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Fifteen-year-old Diamond stopped going to school the day she was expelled for lashing out at peers who constantly harassed and teased her for something everyone on the staff had missed: she was being trafficked for sex. After months on the run, she was arrested and sent to a detention center for violating a court order to attend school. Just sixteen percent of female students, black girls make up more than one-third of all girls with a school-related...
Author
Publisher
Getty Research Institute
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Focused on the intersection of science and art, this book explores themes of anatomy from the Renaissance to modern times"--
"This illustrated volume examines the different methods artists and anatomists used to reveal the inner workings of the human body and evoke wonder in its form. For centuries, anatomy was a fundamental component of artistic training, as artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo sought to skillfully portray the human...