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Death with interruptions [large print] / by Saramago, José.(CARDINAL)747030; Costa, Margaret Jull.(CARDINAL)352007;
On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, understandably, causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, funeral directors, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral directors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love?
Subjects: Fiction.; Large print books.; Death (Personification); Immortalism;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Death with interruptions / by Saramago, José,author.(CARDINAL)747030; Costa, Margaret Jull,translator.(CARDINAL)352007;
"On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, understandably, causes consternation among politicians, religious leaders, funeral directors, and doctors. Among the general public, on the other hand, there is initially celebration - flags are hung out on balconies, people dance in the streets. They have achieved the great goal of humanity: eternal life. Then reality hits home - families are left to care for the permanently dying, life-insurance policies become meaningless, and funeral directors are reduced to arranging burials for pet dogs, cats, hamsters, and parrots. Death sits in her chilly apartment, where she lives alone with scythe and filing cabinets, and contemplates her experiment: What if no one ever died again? What if she, death with a small d, became human and were to fall in love?"--Jacket blurb.Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Fiction.; Immortalism; Death (Personification);
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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The wrap-up list / by Arntson, Steven,1973-author.(CARDINAL)596951;
What would you do if Death sent you a letter telling you that you only have a week to live? When sixteen-year-old Gabriela receives her notice, she is, of course devastated. Will she kiss her crush Sylvester before it's too late? There is one last hope, though: Gabriela's Death has a secret weakness. If she can figure it out, she might be able to trick him into letting her go.HL740LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Novels.; Death (Personification); Death; Hispanic Americans;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Secrets of Santa Muerte : a guide to the prayers, spells, rituals, and hexes / by Stone, Cressida,1980-author.;
"This is a practical handbook on how to connect with the mysterious Mexican folk saint of death. Drawing from authentic Mexican sources and traditions, it details secret, esoteric knowledge that will allow for a deep connection with the Saint of Death. The book covers the fascinating history of this revered folk saint, as well as prayers, spells, and rituals for a wide range of needs"--
Subjects: Santa Muerte (Mexican deity); Death; Death (Personification);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 6
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Mort / by Pratchett, Terry,author.(CARDINAL)355473;
Death comes to everyone eventually on Discworld. And now he's come to Mort with an offer the young man can't refuse. (No, literally, can't refuse since being dead isn't exactly compulsory.) Actually, it's a pretty good deal. As Death's apprentice, Mort will have free board and lodging. He'll get use of the company horse. And he won't have to take any time off for family funerals. But despite the obvious perks, young Mort is about to discover that there is a serious downside to working for the Reaper Man because this perfect job can be a killer on one's love life.830LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Fiction.; Discworld (Imaginary place); Death (Personification);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Death note. [manga] / by Ōba, Tsugumi.(CARDINAL)486789; Obata, Takeshi,1969-illustrator.(CARDINAL)486786;
"The human whose name is written in this note shall die" ... Light Yagami, a straight-A high school student, picked up this "death note" dropped into the human world and used it to rid the world of criminals. Years have passed, and various forces have tried to gain possession of the note, but the battle stops here.Rated T+ for older teen ages 16 and up.
Subjects: Students.; Comics (Graphic works); Fantasy comics.; Fiction.; Graphic novels.; Death (Personification); Death (Personification); Good and evil;
Available copies: 24 / Total copies: 30
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Death note [manga] all-in-one edition. by Ohba, Tsugumi,author.(CARDINAL)486789; Kirsch, Alexis,translator,adaptor.(CARDINAL)476687; Miyaki, Tetsuichiro,translator,adaptor.(CARDINAL)350881; Obata, Takeshi,1969-illustrator.(CARDINAL)486786; Rolf, Pookie,translator,adaptor.(CARDINAL)596641;
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?Rated T+ for older teens
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Fantasy comics.; Graphic novels.; Young adult fiction.; Death (Personification); Death;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 9
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Santa Muerte : the history, rituals, and magic of our lady of the holy death / by Rollin, Tracey,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Introducing Santa Muerte, the skeletal Lady of Mexico -- The Aztec roots of Santa Muerte -- The sainthood of death -- Death's feminine ways -- The seven colors of Santa Muerte -- Preparing your ritual space and tools -- The rosary of Santa Muerte -- The novena of Santa Muerte -- Niña Blanca, Sweet Sister Death -- Niña Violeta, the Royal Queen -- Niña Dorada, Lucky Lady Death -- Niña Roja, the Queen of Passion -- Niña Verde, the Just Judge -- Niña Negra, the Mother of Tears -- A few last words."This is a complete ritual guide to working with Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint"--
Subjects: Santa Muerte (Mexican deity); Death; Death (Personification);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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La Santa Muerte in Mexico : history, devotion, & society / by Pansters, W. G.,(Wil G.),Editor(DLC)n 85324919;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-213) and index.For over a decade the cult of La Santa Muerte has grown rapidly in Mexico and the United States. Thousands of people--ranging from drug runners and mothers to cabdrivers, soldiers, police, and prison inmates--invoke the protection of La Santa Muerte. Devotees seek her protection through practicing popular vows, attending public rosaries and masses at street altars, and constructing and maintaining home altars. This book examines La Santa Muerte's role in people's daily lives and explores how popular religious practices of worship and devotion developed around a figure often associated with illicit activities. She represents life with the possibility of respite but without ultimate redemption, and she speaks to the complexities of lives lived at the fringes of violence, insecurity, impunity, and economic hardship. The essays collected here move beyond the visually arresting sight of La Santa Muerte as a tattoo or figurine, suggesting that she represents a major movement in Mexico.
Subjects: Santa Muerte (Mexican deity); Death; Death (Personification);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Star-touched stories / by Chokshi, Roshani,author.(CARDINAL)352348;
Death and Night: He was Lord of Death, cursed never to love. She was Night incarnate, destined to stay alone. After a chance meeting, they wonder if, perhaps, they could be meant for more. But danger crouches in their paths, and the choices they make will set them on a journey that will span lifetimes. Poison and Gold: Now that her wish for a choice has come true, Aasha struggles to control her powers. But when an opportunity to help Queen Gauri and King Vikram's new reign presents itself, she is thrown into the path of the fearsome yet enchanting Spy Mistress. To help her friends, Aasha will have to battle her insecurities and perhaps, along the way, find love. Rose and Sword: There is a tale whispered in the dark of the Empire of Bharat-Jain. A tale of a bride who loses her bridegroom on the eve of her wedding. But is it a tale or a truth?
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novellas.; Young adult fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Death (Personification); Kings and rulers; Magic;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 19
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