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- The plot to kill a queen : a royal spy story in three acts, also including the Princess saves the cakes, a one act play to perform with a company of friends / by Hopkinson, Deborah.;
In 1582 thirteen-year-old Emilia Bassano is a lute player and aspiring playwright who stumbles on a plot to kill Queen Elizabeth, and is recruited by Sir Francis Walsingham to go to the castle where Mary Queen of Scots is being held and discover who is responsible for the plot.- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603; Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587; Walsingham, Francis, Sir, 1532-1590; Conspiracies; Lutenists; Assassination; Conspiracies; Spies;
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- Reign. [videorecording] / by Coombs, Torrance.; Follows, Megan,actor.; Kane, Adelaide,1990-; Popplewell, Anna,1988-; Regbo, Toby,1991-; Stasey, Caitlin,actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Megan Follows, Toby Regbo, Caitlin Stasey, Anna Popplewell, Adelaide Kane, Torrance Coombs.Ever since Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, was a little girl, the English have wanted her country and her crown. As a teenager, Mary is sent to France to wed its next king to save herself and her people. Waiting at the French Court is the gorgeous Prince Francis, his illegitimate half-brother Sebastian, a king on the brink of madness, a scheming queen, and the seer Nostradamus with a devastating prophecy.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen; Region 1; Dual-layer; Dolby Digital.- Subjects: Francis II, King of France, 1544-1560; Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587; Princes; Queens; Queens; Television programs.;
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- The keening : a mystery of Gaelic Ireland / by Emery, Anne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.In 'The Keening', the murdered body of Sorcha the prophetess is discovered following a lavish banquet at the Maguire castle in 16th-century Ireland. In the present day, a dig commences on the land, and not only is a body discovered, but a sheaf of prophecies. Who killed Sorcha? Anne Emery lives in Halifax, NS. From the author of the 'Collins-Burke Mystery' series, which has won several awards including the 2019 Arthur Ellis for Best Crime Novel.- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Murder; Women prophets; Prophecies (Occultism); Family secrets;
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- The Book of Witching. by Cooke, C. J.;
Glasgow 2024: Clem waits by her daughters hospital bed. Erin was found on an idyllic beach in Fynhallow Bay, Orkney with catastrophic burns and only one memory: her name is Nyx and she is a witch from the 16th century. Orkney 1594: Alison Balfour is facing death by burning after being accused of witchcraft. Separated by 400 years but bound by the Book of Witching, two women stand imperiled. Can they unlock a centuries-old mystery?Library Bound Incorporated- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / General; FICTION / Horror; FICTION / Occult & Supernatural; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Thrillers / Supernatural;
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- Soul calibur. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Soul calibur 6 represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SOUL CALIBUR to uncover hidden truths. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease. SOUL CALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise and its legendary struggle between the mighty Soul Swords.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, mild language, partial nudity, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2 online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 11 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Xbox One X enhanced.- Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Soul Calibur 6 (Game); Computer adventure games;
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- Soul calibur. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Soul calibur 6 represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SOUL CALIBUR to uncover hidden truths. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SOULCALIBUR VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease. SOUL CALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise and its legendary struggle between the mighty Soul Swords.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, mild language, partial nudity, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2 online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 11 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced.- Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Soul Calibur 6 (Game); Computer adventure games;
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- Island people : the Caribbean and the world / by Jelly-Schapiro, Joshua.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses."From the moment Columbus gazed out from the Santa Maria's deck in 1492 at what he mistook for an island off Asia, the Caribbean has been subjected to fantasies projected from without by the West, and viewed as a place to be consumed. It stood at the center of the transatlantic slave trade for more than 300 years. Its societies were shaped by mass migrations and forced labor from the 16th century onwards, imposed by European or latterly-American imperial masters. Scattered across a vast arc of islands and in some instances separated by the languages and cultures of their colonizers, the more than 40,000,000 Caribbean people today are countering their imperial history by shaping cultural conversation the world over: through literature, music, art, and religion in an era when cultures everywhere are contending with "rootlessness""--Provided by publisher.LSC- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- The history of sketch comedy : a journey through the art and craft of humor / by Key, Keegan-Michael,1971-author.; Key, Elle,author,illustrator.;
"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with some of their famous comedy friends and performers who have influenced the development of comedy, such as Jordan Peele, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, and more"--- Subjects: Comedy sketches; Comedy; Sketch comedy television programs;
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- Fen, bog, & swamp : a short history of peatland destruction and its role in the climate crisis / by Proulx, Annie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A lifelong environmentalist, Annie Proulx brings her wide-ranging research and scholarship to the subject of wetlands and the vitally important yet little understood role they play in preserving the environment--by storing the carbon emissions that greatly contribute to climate change. Fens, bogs, swamps, and marine estuaries are the earth's most desirable and dependable resources, and in four stunning parts, Proulx documents the long-misunderstood role of these wetlands in saving the planet. Taking us on a fascinating journey through history, Proulx shows us the fens of 16th-century England to Canada's Hudson Bay lowlands, Russia's Great Vasyugan Mire, America's Okeefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and the 19th-century explorers who began the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Along the way, she writes of the diseases spawned in the wetlands--the Ague, malaria, Marsh Fever--and the surprisingly significant role of peat in industrialization. A sobering look at the degradation of wetlands over centuries and the serious ecological consequences, this is a stunningly important work and a rousing call to action by a writer whose passionate devotion to understanding and preserving the environment is on full and glorious display"--- Subjects: Bog ecology.; Climatic changes.; Fen ecology.; Peatland ecology.; Peatlands.; Swamps.;
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- 1666 : a novel / by Chilton, Lora,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200)."The survival story of the Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia has been remembered within the tribe for generations, but the massacre of Patawomeck men and the enslavement of women and children by land hungry colonists in 1666 has been mostly unknown outside of the tribe until now. Author Lora Chilton, a member of the tribe through the lineage of her father, has created this powerful fictional retelling of the survival of the tribe through the lives of three women. 1666: After the Massacre is the imagined story of the indigenous Patawomeck women who lived through the decimation of their tribe in the summer of 1666. Told in first person point of view, this historical novel is the harrowing account of the Patawomeck women who were sold and transported to Barbados via slave ship. The women are separated and bought by different sugar plantations, and their experiences as slaves diverge as they encounter the decadence and clashing cultures of the Anglican, Quaker, Jewish and African populations living in sugar rich "Little England" in the 1660's. The book explores the Patawomeck customs around food, family and rites of passage that defined daily life before the tribe was condemned to "utter destruction" by vote of the Virginia General Assembly. The desire to return to the land they call home fuels the women as they bravely plot their escape from Barbados. With determination and guile, Ah'SaWei WaTaPaAnTam (Golden Fawn) and NePa'WeXo (Shining Moon) are able to board separate ships and make their way back to Virginia to be reunited with the remnant of the tribe that remained. It is because of these women that the tribe is in existence to this day. This work of historical fiction is based on oral tradition, written colonial records and extensive research by the author, including study of the language. The book uses indigenous names for the characters and some of the Patawomeck language to honor the culture and heritage that was erased when European colonization of the Americans began in the 16th century. The book includes a glossary for readers unfamiliar with the language and names"--- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Enslaved persons; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous women; Indigenous women; Massacres; Potomac Indians;
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