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2019

Daisy Sound Recording

Eight biographies featuring influential people who changed the world. Includes Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Gandhi, Katherine Johnson, Helen Keller, M...

Nelson Mandela

—Krensky, Stephen, author.

2019

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Celebrity Real Life Stories

2014

EMagazine

In our 76 page celebrity real life special we reveal the heart-breaking stories behind some of the world's biggest stars. From Britney Spears' public...

Katherine Johnson

—Wilkins, Ebony, author.

2019

Book

Examines the life of mathematician Katherine Johnson, from her early education and career before working for NASA to her integral role in the space pr...

Attenborough's life stories

2013

DVD

Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough has a remarkable treasure trove of stories following his 60-year career with the BBC. This 3-part series wi...

Seventeen real girls, real-life stories : true crime

2007

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Alexander Hamilton.

—Buckley, Jim.

2019

Book

Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. In this biography...

Martin Luther King Jr

—Calkhoven, Laurie, author.

2019

Book

Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his...

Anne Frank

—Jackman, Wayne.

1992

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Guy Fawkes

—Chandler, Clare.

1995

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Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI : keepers of the faith

—Beller, Susan Provost, 1949-

2007

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Al Sharpton : community activist

—Mallin, Jay.

2007

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Condoleezza Rice : America's leading stateswoman

—Ditchfield, Christin.

2007

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Margaret Bourke-White : adventurous photographer

—Anderson, Christopher C. L., 1969-

2005

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Bram Stoker : the man who wrote Dracula

—Otfinoski, Steven.

2005

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J.R.R. Tolkien : creator of languages and legends.

—Lynch, Doris.

2003

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A secret vice : Tolkien on invented languages

—Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973, author.

2016

Book

This is an annotated edition of Tolkien's seminal 1930s essay "A Secret Vice" in which he first revealed his vice of inventing languages in his fantas...

The gold rush

—Craats, Rennay.

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Anne Frank

—Krensky, Stephen, author.

2019

Book

"Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of...

Helen Keller

—Romero, Libby, author.

2019

Book

Discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, whose activism changed the world for blind and deaf people, and many others....

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World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Hewitson People who are on the autism spectrum share their stories in these interesting memoirs: Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic: a comedian’s guide to life on the spectrum, by Michael McCreary Odd Girl Out: my extraordinary autistic life, by Laura James The PDA Paradox: the highs and lows of …

A book for every podcast

… their partners, who are inevitably affected by their new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , author … from history. Until now. You don’t want to miss this true-life detective story that is a celebration of a forgotten …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard part). In any case, in … World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards Stories from North America, China, Scandinavia, and more … of Christmas Compilations The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories edited by Jessica Harrison Christmas stories from …

John Ware Reclaimed

… the work of shedding light on these lesser-known Canadian histories. Scholars and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, … racism, inarable land, and isolation; nonetheless, life in Canada offered hope and new possibilities. While … there is so much more to the little-known history of Black life in Canada. Learn more by checking out the new books …

Dunlop Art Gallery explores queer life and histories through art

… Dunlop Art Gallery explores queer life and histories through art Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last … of people’s minds. With such high demand for these stories, there are lots of great new titles being published. … fate. The war is on their doorstep, and no one in Inès's life is safe—least of all Sarah, whose father is Jewish, or …

Prairie history

… Prairie history … If you're interested in the stories and genealogies of the Canadian prairies, you'll … Provinces, hosted by the University of Alberta. Frontier Life For those interested in history and genealogy. Original … Treat 4 Peoples Regina Pride City of Regina Archives 150 Stories Oral History Project An Oral History Project to …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most excited for Patrick Ness’ …

Make Settings Come Alive

… setting. Where you, the main character in the story of your life, are at present. I’m asking you to share with me the …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… with his own instructions for living your best, kindest life, this book is a timeless treasure for Mister Rogers … the bus to work back in his native Buenos Aires - adjust to life as a leader to a billion followers? If, as the Church … The Two Popes, Anthony McCarten masterfully weaves their stories into one gripping narrative. From Benedict and …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… often than not, I wasn't making meaningful photos that tell stories and frame the world in an emotional and interesting … with proper knowledge that my photos suddenly came to life. It wasn't all viral hits and praise from my friends … Riboud once said, “Taking pictures is savouring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” By learning …

RPL Impact Stories

… RPL Impact Stories … You can find many incredible stories at Regina Public Library – but some of the most … autoplaying)."]} How does the library impact your life? We believe that some of the most powerful library …

For writers in despair

… tea with them. I ask them questions. Ask them to tell me stories. Sometimes I just ask them for help and I listen and … and yet… everything to do with it. Everything to do with my life as a writer and how and WHY I go on. And I go and …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… to reflect on the women who inspire me in my own life, and ask myself how I could be doing more to lift up … increase in the publishing of Indigenous people and their stories, especially women. We have a rich cultural diversity … to reconcile that with her family, her history, and a new life in a new country. White Feminism , Koa Beck This book …

12 days of Bookmas

… murder. Fans of classic slasher movies and urban legend stories will be interested in this one. Day 2: So This Is … Indigenous Women and Girls crisis and be inspired by the life of survivor and Indigenous activist Brandi Moran. Day …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… into madness and the miraculous diagnosis that saved her life. Hillbilly Elegy The moving story of an Appalachian … Miscavige presents a shocking tell-all memoir about her life inside the secretive and infamous Church of Scientology …

Explore History

… This project aims to support research, teaching and lifelong learning in Saskatchewan. Access outside …

Our History

… Library's stated mission became to enhance "the quality of life in Regina by providing access to information for …

Books4Me for children

… Fantasy Fairy Tales Friends Funny Historical Mystery Real Life, People and Things Love Stories Scary Stories Science Fiction Sports Graphic Novels Some of my …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader … and take a good long look at my bookshelf and the types of stories I was prioritizing. Seven Fallen Feathers also … critically and consciously about the limitations of my own life experiences, and to look for writers whose stories and …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… a sorrow connected to anything that was happening in her life, not really. It was more of a free-floating sadness or …

Let's Talk About Racism

… been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how … that are different from your own, through personal stories. A few from my ‘to read’ list are: Angry Queer … humorous stories of newcomers adapting to everyday life in Canada in his book We're Here, Now What?: Hilarious …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… the two discover together at the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son … Watch Liam and Sheila's journey below as part of our #RPLStories. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's … Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags #RPLStories Children …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… by Rachel Hollis Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Everything … Lessons for the 21st Century , Yuval N. Harari 12 Rules for Life , Jordan B. Peterson The Library Book , Susan Orlean … by Chris Attrell The Unexpected Cop: Indian Ernie on a life of leadership by Ernie Louttit Strangers in the house: …

If you like: Stranger Things

… Falls, The Saturday Night Ghost Club tells the story of one life-altering summer when twelve year old Jake Baker …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… –but they're also incredibly storied places, both in real life and on the page. In the world of fiction, it's not …

There's music in the air

… AC/DC legendary frontman takes readers through his early life, looking at the people, places and music that helped … shy away from the sadder moments of his youth, most of his stories had me laughing out loud. I listened to the …

Ready to run?

… a high-performance guide for female distance runners with stories from the women who’ve made it , by Molly Huddle and … , by Jonathan Beverly Jog On: how running saved my life , by Bella Mackie Brandi - Marketing and …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… family to us.” Surrounding yourself with new experiences, lifestyles, and perspectives is a subtle benefit of visiting … discovers the world at the library by watching our #RPLStories below: Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's … Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags #RPLStories …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… of infinite possibilities, no matter their background or life circumstances. For her, well before working at the … connection with the library below as part of our #RPLStories by clikcing the video link below. Blog Images Enter … Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags #RPLStories …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… books, these things help us center ourselves when life seems chaotic. “Libraries are connection points for new … the ways she and Blake’s found hope as part of our #RPLStories below. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's … Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags #RPLStories …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… This barrier made it hard to make friends and adjust to life at a new high school in a different culture. “I … ago. Watch John talk about his journey as part of our #RPLStories. Click the video link below. Blog Images Enter … Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags #RPLStories …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… room by room, on organizing time, on organizing home life, on organizing transitions (like moving), and much … lists and bolding, so the information is easy to skim. Real-Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day … Heavy on pictures, with lots of practical tips, it also has stories from real people with before and after photos. …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… and chilling retelling of Cinderella. Eunice lives her life by three simple rules: One, always refer to Cinderella … – Not sure what scares you? Try this new anthology of short stories from the most creative and biggest names writing …

The magic of musical storytelling

… and the people who play it. If there’s a child in your life who loves music the way I did (and still do), I hope …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… Get recharged with an escape from the demands of daily life – “Netflix Novel and chill” is our motto! When we read, …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… WATER (2003) Inspired by a true story, this one brings to life the totally helpless feeling of being abandoned in the …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… I’d name: Virtual reality, gaming, animation: scanning real life objects or people to place in the virtual world or to …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… her there often. It gave me a deep love of the unique lifestyle there and I fell in love with it. I also read each …

Smells like back to school season

… trip, and a statue of a lost teen explorer that comes to life? This brand new standalone adventure rom-com is sure to …

Family Literacy Day

… critical to cognitive development, success in school, and lifelong learning - not just for the little ones! On January … your local library branch and enjoy a magical afternoon of stories and fun activities, while learning new ways to make …

Children and family

… skills which will create a foundation for success in later life. This downloadable flyer shares fun tips to help … and write: Download a printer friendly version Creating Lifelong Readers This downloadable flyer shares fun tips to … any time any day! Family Storytime Ages 2 to 5. Explore stories, songs and rhymes with your child. Mainly Mother …

Indigenous Research

… is the Indigenous Peoples of North America Frontier Life Original source material covering 1650 to 1920, … experience in Canada. City of Regina Archives 150 Stories Oral History Project An Oral History Project to … support and celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions and histories. …

Hans Ulrich Obrist Hear Us

… at work within Burn's narrativisation of his personal life and reflection on his role as an artist, asserting the … a first-person narrative by Burns, telling the story of his life through episodes that, although seemingly incongruous, …

Lucien Durey and Katie Kozak: Baba's House

… commonly shared Saskatchewan experiences of rural prairie life and homesteading, the hybridization of …

Retrospective Maka, Jahan

… anecdotal and colourful vignettes of his observations of life in Flin Flon and his recollections of his early life in Lithuania. His later paintings reflect a wide … heritage to portraits and reinterpretations of current news stories. Maka's complex version is discussed by Michael D. …

About Dunlop Art Gallery

… culture. Dunlop Art Gallery enhances the quality of life of its publics by informing the practices and … Exhibitions and Programmes to research practices and histories within visual culture, with emphasis on the …