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Sointula
Gaston, Bill, 1953- author.
NLP : the essential guide to neuro-linguistic programming Cover
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Hoobyar, Tom, author.
The locked room Cover
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Van Pelt, Shelby, author.
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Heighton, Steven, 1961-2022, author.
Taking charge of adult ADHD : proven strategies to succeed at work, at home, and in relationships Cover
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Barkley, Russell A., 1949- author.
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Lam, Vincent, author.
The new Mediterranean diet cookbook : a delicious alternative for lifelong health Cover
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Mind prey
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Bryson, Bill, author.
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Dyer, Wayne W., author.
The hour of the fox Cover
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Palka, Kurt, 1941- author.
Brick of dad hacks : tips, tricks, shortcuts and dad-isms for easy parenting. Cover
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The anti-inflammatory diet made simple : delicious recipes to reduce inflammation for lifelong health Cover
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Thompson, Molly, author.
The empty science lab : solve your way out! Cover
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Wood, Kevin (Writer of computer books), author.
The forever horse Cover
The forever horse
Gregg, Stacy, author.
Dr. Edith Vane and the hares of Crawley Hall Cover
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Mayr, Suzette, author.
The log from the Sea of Cortez Cover
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Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968, author.
White slaves of Maquinna : John R. Jewitt's narrative of capture and confinement at Nootka. Cover
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Jewitt, John R. (John Rodgers), 1783-1821, author.
Backyard fairies Cover
Backyard fairies
Wahl, Phoebe, author, illustrator.
The hanged man Cover
The hanged man
Edwards, K. D., 1971- author.
Burial of ghosts Cover
Burial of ghosts
Cleeves, Ann, author.
Where are the children now? Cover
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Clark, Mary Higgins, author.
Our unique identities Cover
Our unique identities
Bongiorno, Elissa, author.
Up in Honey's room Cover
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Leonard, Elmore, 1925-2013- author.
The smart girl's guide to going vegetarian : how to look great, feel fabulous, and be a better you Cover
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Warren, Rachel Meltzer, author.
Studying birds Cover
Studying birds
Howell, Izzi, author.
Power of the sword Cover
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Smith, Wilbur A., author.
Desert queen : the extraordinary life of Gertrude Bell : adventurer, adviser to kings, ally of Lawrence of Arabia Cover
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Wallach, Janet, 1942- author.
A wizard of Earthsea Cover
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Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018, author.
The bikepacker's guide to the world Cover
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The Canadian business owner's guide to reconciliation : best practices for Indigenous inclusion Cover
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Tedford, Alison, author.
The psychology of totalitarianism Cover
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Desmet, Mattias, author.
Equity and fairness Cover
Equity and fairness
Berrigan, Anna, author.
Stalking Shakespeare : a memoir of murder, madness, and my search for the poet beneath the paint Cover
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Durkee, Lee, author.
The secret history Cover
The secret history
Tartt, Donna, author.
Little Blue Truck's springtime : a lift-the-flap book Cover
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Schertle, Alice, author.
The redbreast Cover
The redbreast
Nesbø, Jo, 1960- author.
Kwakiutl legends Cover
Kwakiutl legends
Wallas, James, 1907- author.
Shanghai girls : a novel Cover
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See, Lisa, author.
The yards between us : a memoir of life, love, and football Cover
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Russell, R. K., author.
The Postmedia effect : how vulture capitalism is wrecking our news Cover
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Edge, Marc, 1954- author.
Kitchen confidential : adventures in the culinary underbelly Cover
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Bourdain, Anthony, author.
A beautiful blue death Cover
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Finch, Charles (Charles B.), author.
The world : a family history Cover
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Sebag Montefiore, Simon, 1965- author.
The cuckoo's calling Cover
The cuckoo's calling
Galbraith, Robert, author.
Rebecca Cover
Rebecca
Du Maurier, Daphne, 1907-1989, author.
Explaining humans : what science can teach us about life, love and relationships Cover
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Pang, Camilla, author.
Valuing the contributions of others Cover
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Uhl, Xina M., author.
Naked in death Cover
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Robb, J. D., 1950- author.
Moving the museum : Indigenous + Canadian art at the AGO Cover
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Pandemic planet Cover
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Claybourne, Anna, author.
Assassin's creed dynasty. Volume 5 Cover
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Xu, Xianzhe, 1984- author.
Daisy Jones & the Six : a novel Cover
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Allies work together Cover
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Fowler, Aisling, author.
Abduction : human encounters with aliens Cover
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Mack, John E., 1929-2004, author.
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Grine, Chris, author.
Mexican Gothic Cover
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Moreno-Garcia, Silvia, author.
Empathy for all Cover
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Miller, Verity, author.
Lonely Planet's guide to train travel in Europe : plan sustainable and stress-free journeys throughout Europe Cover
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The math maze : solve your way out! Cover
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Wood, Alix, author.
Lost dogs : a novel Cover
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Page, Lucie (Lucie Elizabeth), author.
Hidden lives : true stories from people who live with mental illness Cover
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Connecting with others Cover
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Ratzer, Mary Boyd, author.
Acceptance, respect, and appreciation of difference Cover
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Uhl, Xina M., author.
No one to tell : breaking my silence on life in the RCMP Cover
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Merlo, Janet, author.
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Cover
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Zevin, Gabrielle, author.
The mists of Avalon Cover
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Bradley, Marion Zimmer, author.
Tilly : a story of hope and resilience Cover
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Gray Smith, Monique, 1968- author.
Mistborn : the final empire Cover
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Sanderson, Brandon, author.
On death and dying Cover
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Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth, author.
Total recall : perfect response training for puppies and adult dogs Cover
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Mattinson, Pippa, author.
Faithful Place Cover
Faithful Place
French, Tana, author.
Orphan #8 Cover
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Alkemade, Kim Van, author.
The conscious parent's guide to gender identity : a mindful approach to embracing your child's authentic self Cover
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Tando, Darlene, author.
After ever happy Cover
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Todd, Anna, author.
The complete cookbook for teen chefs : 70+ teen-tested and teen-approved recipes to cook, eat, and share Cover
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Root cellaring : natural cold storage of fruits & vegetables Cover
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Bubel, Mike, author.
Love and other words Cover
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Lauren, Christina, author.
The song of Achilles Cover
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Miller, Madeline, author.
Maker genius : creative science projects for budding geniuses. Cover
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Children of time Cover
Children of time
Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972- author.
The notebook Cover
The notebook
Sparks, Nicholas, author.
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Wood, Kevin (Writer of computer books), author.
See inside your body Cover
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Daynes, Katie, author.
The highly sensitive child : helping our children thrive when the world overwhelms them Cover
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Aron, Elaine, author.
The true believer : thoughts on the nature of mass movements Cover
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Hoffer, Eric, author.
A murder in time : a novel Cover
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McElwain, Julie, author.
Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants Cover
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Kimmerer, Robin Wall, author.
Greenwood : a novel Cover
Greenwood : a…
Christie, Michael, 1976- author.
Respecting our differences Cover
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Morlock, Rachael, author.
Vanished kingdoms : the history of half-forgotten Europe Cover
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Davies, Norman, 1939- author.
The hacker's hideout : solve your way out! Cover
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Wood, Kevin (Writer of computer books), author.
Ducks : two years in the oil sands Cover
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Beaton, Kate, 1983- author, illustrator.
A court of thorns and roses Cover
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Maas, Sarah J., author.
Hunt, gather, parent : what ancient cultures can teach us about the lost art of raising happy, helpful little humans Cover
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Doucleff, Michaeleen, author.
The woman who rides like a man Cover
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Pierce, Tamora, author.
The engine room : solve your way out! Cover
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Wood, Alix, author, illustrator.
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Frugal Gardening : Budget-Friendly Projects to Build the Garden of Your Dreams in the Space You Have. Cover
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The wandering Earth. Cover
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Liu, Cixin.
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The Promise. Cover
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The commoner's catalog for changemaking : tools for the transitions ahead. Cover
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Bollier, David.
Many shapes of clay. Cover
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The City of Babylon : A History, C. 2000 BC - AD 116. Cover
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Nature's Tickle Times : Nature's moments to tickle your funny bones. Cover
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The Physics of Consciousness : In the Quantum Field, Minerals, Plants, Animals and Human Souls. Cover
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The Covid Consensus : The New Politics of Global Inequality. Cover
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Green, Toby.
Tomes Scones & Crones. Cover
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Gleason, Colleen.
Addicted to More Adventure : Risk Is Good... Enjoy It. Cover
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Shepton, Bob.
The boy who drew Auschwitz : a powerful true story of hope and survival. Cover
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Geve, Thomas.
Breakup to breakthrough : 10 steps to a spiritually enlightened life after divorce. Cover
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Gajic, Lana.
Divorce guide for Canada. Cover
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You, Me and the Sea. Cover
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Pottery for beginners : projects for beautiful ceramic bowls, mugs, vases and more. Cover
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LaBonte, Penny.
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Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique (Cantook Station)

Bibliothèque Numérique is a province-wide French eBook collection. This collection includes French Language eBooks and Audiobooks in a variety of genres for all age groups.

Please note that customers are required to provide an email address for notifications the first time a book is checked out.

VIRL recognizes the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French-language Services.
VIRL reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Britannique et du gouvernement du Canada par le biais de l’Entente Canada-Colombie-Britannique relative aux services en francais.
We are grateful to VPL for donating their sizable French language collection.

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CELA

CELA is the Centre for Equitable Library Access, which provides access to a collection of over 700,000 books, magazines, newspapers in a choice of accessible formats for people with a print disability. Print disabilities include learning, physical and visual disabilities.

  • Enjoy a full range of subjects, genres, classics and award winners
  • Stay up to date with 50 newspapers and 150 magazines
  • Choose your preferred format: audio, e-text or braille.
  • Download books or receive home delivery by mail

Sign up for CELA service with your public library card, or contact your VIRL branch for assistance.

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KnowBC

KnowBC is the online portal for Harbour Publishing, an independent publisher based on the Sunshine Coast that focuses on British Columbian coastal history and culture. KnowBC features the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, along with essential publications and natural history field guides for the Pacific Northwest Coast, including

  • The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names
  • Far West: The Story of British Columbia, a provincial history for younger readers
  • A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest
  • A Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants of Canada
  • A Field Guide to Shells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
  • Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertebrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes
  • Raincoast Chronicles 20: Lilies and Fireweed: Frontier Women of British Columbia
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NNELS

NNELS is the National Network for Equitable Library Service, an online public library of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for people with print disabilities. Print disabilities include vision, mobility, and comprehension impairments that prevent someone from being able to read a traditional book.

VIRL membership required. After registering at the library, eligible users or friends and family members can access the NNELS catalogue and download material directly, or request assistance from library staff.

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NoveList

Discover your next favorite book! Finish a great book and looking for more? NoveList’s librarian-created read-alike suggestions and appeal mixer can help. Search from home. Link to the library’s catalogue. Then borrow and read.

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OverDrive and Libby

Notice:
The Economist will no longer be available starting February 1, 2023. The last issue will be the January 28 edition and all back issues will be removed on February 1. The Economist has updated its lending model and is no longer compatible with how magazines are made available through OverDrive and our app, Libby. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to access The Economist through ProQuest Central.

Notice: The legacy OverDrive app is no longer available for new downloads, and will be retired April 2023. Customers using this app should switch to the Libby app in preparation.

OverDrive is our most popular eBook and eAudiobook platform. All you need to get started is your library card and an internet connection. Download the Libby App for a simple and easy experience downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks for free.

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Each library member receives 10 check outs and 10 holds at any one time.

  • Try the online Libby app at libbyapp.com
  • Customers experiencing issues with Libby may need to update their mobile device’s operating system. Libby is compatible with iOS 10+ and Android 5+
  • OverDrive eBooks are compatible with Kobo eReaders. Please see more info here.
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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg offers over 54,000 free eBooks: Choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, especially older works for which copyright has expired. Project Gutenberg digitizes and diligently proofreads them with the help of thousands of volunteers.
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TeenBookCloud

TeenBookCloud (aka TumbleBookCloud) has 600 titles for middle and high school readers! This collection contains a wide range of audiobooks, classics, graphic novels, novels, poetry, and short stories! National Geographic videos are available too.

Note: The TumbleBookCloud app only works with library sign in on iOS (Apple) devices. For Android users, please tap Launch for browser access to the web platform. A new app is being developed by the vendor.

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TumbleBookLibrary

Update: TumbleBooks is providing free access, no card required. Click on the Launch button to open.

An online collection of animated picture books, audiobooks, graphic novels, children’s classics, early reader chapter books, and National Geographic videos. A great resource to teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love!

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