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In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them...
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This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present. Find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them. These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is...
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John Cleaver novels volume 1
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English
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Dan Wells's debut audiobook, I Am Not a Serial Killer, is the first installment in a trilogy that will keep you awake and then haunt your dreams. John Wayne Cleaver is dangerous, and he knows it. He's spent his life doing his best not to live up to his potential. He's obsessed with serial killers, but really doesn't want to become one. So for his own sake, and the safety of those around him, he lives by rigid rules he's written for himself, practicing...
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Second Story Press
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English
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"A picture book based on a true story about a young First Nations girl who was sent to a residential school. When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from despite the efforts of the nuns to force her to do otherwise. Based on the life of Jenny Kay Dupuis' own grandmother, I Am Not a Number...
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Utopia
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Starting with the thoughts of political theorist Hannah Arendt, Ben Hayoun-Stépanian travels the world to meet a variety of people and organizations including Magid Magid, Lord Mayor of Sheffield at the time, Pussy Riot activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, philosophers, alternative schools and many more. She ponders on the ownership and plurality of our thoughts, and the means by which freedom of learning and innovative education can exist in contemporary...
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Journeyman Pictures
Pub. Date
2021.
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Français
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On the front-line of the emergency in Belgium’s hospitals, as the numbers of dead rise and Erasmus hospital struggles to cope, this documentary portrays the healthcare workers at the epicentre of the crisis with unprecedented cinematic quality and deep, crafted storytelling. In the midst the crisis, their struggle with the unfolding nightmare is laid bare with outstanding intimacy.
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Film Movement
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2017.
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English
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In her **BAFTA** award-winning debut feature, Rungano Nyoni crafts a satiric feminist fairy-tale set in present-day Zambia. When 9-year old orphan Shula is accused of witchcraft, she is exiled to a witch camp run by Mr. Banda, a corrupt and inept government official. As the only child witch, Shula quickly becomes a local star and the adults around her exploit her supposed powers for financial gain. Soon she is forced to make a difficult decision –...
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Alfred A. Knopf
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2021.
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English
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Poor Pangolin! He's trying to explain who he is, but the other animals keep getting confused. A pangolin might be a very unusual animal, but in this very funny story of mix-ups and misunderstandings, he discovers the rarest creature of all: a friend who really listens and likes you for who you are. Includes some interesting facts about pangolins.
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You are a HUMAN MAN navigating everyday life, dating, bus etiquette, and other important human concerns. You are definitely NOT A WOLF.
Life is good. You have a job, an apartment in a nice part of town, and an online dating profile that's recently yielded as many as three matches. From the outside, it would appear you're a human man that has all the pieces of a stable and functional life. But you also have a horrible secret. You're not a human man...
11) I am not a box!
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English
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Craft-lovers can use boxes and other materials to make original creations. Step-by-step instructions show how to make imaginative projects while recycling.
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English
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"Whimsical and a little offbeat, this funny story uses spare text and endearing characters to explore themes of kindness, empathy and caring. A boy and a robot debate whether or not the robot is a simple piece of metal or an intelligent being capable of amazing deeds and real friendship. Through their interaction, the boy comes to understand the importance of empathy and caring, the robot discovers what happiness feels like, and both characters discover...
14) I am not a fox
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G. P. Putnam's Sons
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[2018]
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English
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When Luca arrives in a city, the dogs tell him he is a fox and not welcome in their park, so he sets out to discover which he is, dog or fox.
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Play-acting and self-identity are the themes of this charmingly illustrated book about a girl who dreams of being a beautiful princess. What's not to love? Princesses get to wear fancy dresses and beautiful jewels. They live happily ever after with the prince of their dreams in a splendid castle in the countryside. Plus, they are never burdened with boring chores or unpleasant activities. Their only real job is looking pretty. But when Eliza, dressed...
17) I am not a Bully
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Bullying has a global troubling phenomenon; it is prevalent in every stage of life and the effects can be devastating. Anyone can be a bully or be bullied.
IANAB teaches children how not to be a bully.
18) I Am Not a Robot
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Beep-boop-bop! Our kids, in fact, are not robots. They are their own people who will test limits and push boundaries. They are perfectly imperfect. For all the parents, no matter your age, remember-you were a kid once! For young kids and parents alike, this book should help foster a love for exploration and imagination in this great big world.
19) I Am Not A Witch
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English
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In her BAFTA award-winning debut feature, Rungano Nyoni crafts a satiric feminist fairy-tale set in present-day Zambia. When 9-year old orphan Shula is accused of witchcraft, she is exiled to a witch camp run by Mr. Banda, a corrupt and inept government official. Tied to the ground by a white ribbon, Shula is told that she will turn into a goat if she tries to escape. As the only child witch, Shula quickly becomes a local star and the adults around...
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English
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Starting with the thoughts of political theorist Hannah Arendt, Ben Hayoun-Stépanian (founder of the University of the Underground) travels the world to meet a variety of people and organizations including Magid Magid, Lord Mayor of Sheffield at the time, Pussy Riot activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, philosophers, alternative schools and many more. She ponders on the ownership and plurality of our thoughts, and the means by which freedom of learning and...
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