Lucky_Luke
Calgary Public Library
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A PromiseA Promise, Unknown
UnknownUnknown
Added Jan 16, 2016
The Big LebowskiThe Big Lebowski, DVD
DVD - 1998DVD, 1998
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Added Dec 15, 2014
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Cult classic, favorite Coen brothers movie. The stars were perfectly lined.
When You Are Engulfed in FlamesWhen You Are Engulfed in Flames, Book
by Sedaris, DavidBook - 2008Book, 2008
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Added Dec 15, 2014
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Seriously funny! Brilliant comedy act.
Blue JasmineBlue Jasmine, Unknown
Unknown - 2014 | Widescreen ed.Unknown, 2014. Widescreen ed.
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Added Dec 15, 2014
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Best Woody Allen movie in the last 10 years. Masterful storytelling and acting performances.
NebraskaNebraska, Unknown
Unknown - 2014 | Widescreen ed.Unknown, 2014. Widescreen ed.
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Added Dec 15, 2014
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Have you ever met people who can only have conversations on one topic - driving? Or prices, or whatever. A pair of cousins and their parents in Nebraska reminded me of some of universal types that exist in every family.
The Madwoman in the VolvoThe Madwoman in the Volvo, BookMy Year of Raging Hormones
by Loh, Sandra TsingBook - 2014 | First edition.Book, 2014. First edition.
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Added Dec 15, 2014
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What does it really mean to get older? In terms of brain power, weight gain, caretaking roles and keeping it together? As the writer complained to one of her friends: The older I get, the stupider I get. And he replied: You are not getting stupider, it is just your perception of yourself catching up to the reality. Hilarious!What does it really mean to get older? In terms of brain power, weight gain, caretaking roles and keeping it together? As the writer complained to one of her friends: The older I get, the stupider I get. And he replied: You are not getting stupider,…
White FeverWhite Fever, BookA Journey to the Frozen Heart of Siberia
by Hugo-Bader, JacekBook - 2012Book, 2012
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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A polish journalist decides to drive all the way to Siberia, in an old Lada. His crazy adventure is truly fascinating and you can learn about the plight of native people there.
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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A novel about north American obsession - losing weight. What does it really take to lose half your weight? First of all, it takes family support, that somebody cares.
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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It shows the mechanism of radicalization, when you belong to the wrong, race, ethnic group or religion; from pain of not fitting in to anger at those who refuse to see more to people than the racial profile; smart, provocative and offers lot of food for thought.It shows the mechanism of radicalization, when you belong to the wrong, race, ethnic group or religion; from pain of not fitting in to anger at those who refuse to see more to people than the racial profile; smart, provocative and offers lot of food…
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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If you are in the mood for male angst. Unique voice, great accomplishment.
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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A historical novel about small town women in Wichita, Kansas in 1920s. Moving story with unexpected twists and ultimate feminist message.
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Added Dec 06, 2014
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A quick read, concise, clear and meticulously executed. It grabbed me right away, I loved the characters and their ethical dilemmas.
Added Dec 06, 2014
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A novel about a man who reinvented himself through work. A masterpiece of work life. The non-assertive protagonist is a complex character who simply allowed things to happen to him, which contributed to a tragic family life and creating a powerful enemy at work.A novel about a man who reinvented himself through work. A masterpiece of work life. The non-assertive protagonist is a complex character who simply allowed things to happen to him, which contributed to a tragic family life and creating a powerful…
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Added Dec 02, 2014
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What happens after happily ever after? The drudgery of incompatible marriage, the heartbreak of parenting a feisty teenager and plenty of humorous travel moments. Gentle and entertaining read, highly recommended.
Lullabies for Little CriminalsLullabies for Little Criminals, Book[a Novel]
by O'Neill, HeatherBook - 2006Book, 2006
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Added Dec 02, 2014
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I liked the depiction of underdog class of dishwashers and street bums in downtown Montreal. It is gritty and merciless; however, the protagonist and her father show that people are more than the sum of their circumstances.
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Added Dec 02, 2014
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Love triangle, academia, mental illness - this novel has all the true markings of a great one.
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of PilgrimageColorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, UnknownA Novel
by Murakami, HarukiUnknown - 2014 | First edition.Unknown, 2014. First edition.
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Added Dec 02, 2014
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Tsukuru Tazaki is an engineer who designs train stations in Tokyo. He is a lonely person, lost in the big city. He meets a woman who thinks he comes with too much luggage. He embarks on a journey to find out why was he rejected by a group of adolescent friend, a journey of self-discovery. It turns out he was not as colorless and insignificant as he imagined.Tsukuru Tazaki is an engineer who designs train stations in Tokyo. He is a lonely person, lost in the big city. He meets a woman who thinks he comes with too much luggage. He embarks on a journey to find out why was he rejected by a group of…
Don't Lick the MinivanDon't Lick the Minivan, BookAnd Other Things I Never Thought I'd Say to My Kids
by Shirtliffe, LeanneBook - 2013Book, 2013
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Added Dec 02, 2014
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I stumbled on this by accident when I attended a combined Wordfest event. It was witty and funny. Bonus points - she lives in Calgary.
Take This ManTake This Man, BookA Memoir
by Skyhorse, BrandoBook - 2014 | First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.Book, 2014. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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Added Dec 02, 2014
Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, BookA Memoir
by Chast, RozBook - 2014 | First U.S. edition.Book, 2014. First U.S. edition.
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Added Dec 01, 2014
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Funny and devastating at the same time. If you can laugh at aging, it lightens the burden of caring for elderly parents. Most of us commonly experience denial, guilt and feelings of inadequacy when dealing with end of life issues.
Brain on FireBrain on Fire, BookMy Month of Madness
by Cahalan, SusannahBook - 2012 | 1st Free Press hardcover ed.Book, 2012. 1st Free Press hardcover ed.
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Added Dec 01, 2014
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A compelling account of a brush with madness, psychosis and catatonia as a result of virus in her brain. She manages to rebuild her life thanks to wonderful support network of family and friends. She was pretty far gone, but ends up as the one who got away.A compelling account of a brush with madness, psychosis and catatonia as a result of virus in her brain. She manages to rebuild her life thanks to wonderful support network of family and friends. She was pretty far gone, but ends up as the one who…
This Changes EverythingThis Changes Everything, BookCapitalism Vs. the Climate
by Klein, NaomiBook - 2014Book, 2014
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Added Dec 01, 2014
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If you are only going to read one book in 2014, read this one. It was excellent from cover to cover. It tackles global warming, and how the ultimate crisis presents opportunity for change of attitude . The research is amazing and she is very clever in connecting the dots.If you are only going to read one book in 2014, read this one. It was excellent from cover to cover. It tackles global warming, and how the ultimate crisis presents opportunity for change of attitude . The research is amazing and she is very clever…
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Added Dec 01, 2014
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Great read, entertaining and empowering. Sometimes self-regulation can be a greatest adventure. The author learns to control his anxiety, a testament that not even a severe anxiety, although challenging, is not the end of the world.
Love and CapitalLove and Capital, BookKarl and Jennie Marx and the Birth of A Revolution
by Gabriel, MaryBook - 2011 | 1st ed.Book, 2011. 1st ed.
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Added Dec 01, 2014
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Behind every genius man, there is a genius woman. What a story! Story of family, friendship, emigration, poverty and debauchery.
Masterminds and WingmenMasterminds and Wingmen, BookHelping your Son Cope With Schoolyard Power, Locker-room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World
by Wiseman, RosalindBook - 2013Book, 2013
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Added Nov 28, 2014
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This clever book gives you a key to understanding boys' attitudes and behaviors. I learned a lot about social mechanisms that rule boys' social universe.
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