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Frommer's Hawaii. by Cooper, Jeanne,author.; Schack, Natalie,author.; Foster, Jeanette,author.; Fujii, Jocelyn K.,author.; Carroll, Rick,1943-author.; Frommer, Arthur,creator.;
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Dream wise : unlocking the meaning of your dreams / by Marchiano, Lisa,author.; Hollis, James,1940-writer of foreword.; Lee, Joseph Robert,1962-author.; Stewart, Deborah C.,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Beyond the veil of sleep lies a world of mythic images, improbable encounters, and strange beauty. Dreams carry messages about our past, present, or future--but how can we develop the skill to decipher their deeper meaning? With Dream Wise, the hosts of the widely respected podcast This Jungian Life present an unprecedented resource, translating C. G. Jung's brilliant insights into a practical, self-guided method for excavating the hidden wisdom of your dreams"--
Subjects: Dream interpretation.; Dreams.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The gift of dyslexia : why some of the smartest people can't read...and how they can learn / by Davis, Ronald D.(Ronald Dell),1942-author.; Braun, Eldon M.,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts.
Subjects: Dyslexia.; Dyslexic children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Madame Fourcade's secret war : the daring young woman who led France's largest spy network against Hitler / by Olson, Lynne,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Fourcade, Marie-Madeleine, 1909-1989.; World War, 1939-1945; Spies; Women spies; Spies; Women spies; Espionage, British; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The light in the ruins [sound recording] / by Bohjalian, Chris,1960-; Bramhall, Mark.; Campbell, Cassandra.;
Read by Mark Bramhall, Cassandra Campbell.1943: Tucked away in the idyllic hills south of Florence, the Rosatis, an Italian family of noble lineage, believe that the walls of their ancient villa will keep them safe from the war raging across Europe. Eighteen-year-old Cristina spends her days swimming in the pool, playing with her young niece and nephew, and wandering aimlessly amid the estate's gardens and olive groves. But when two soldiers, a German and an Italian, arrive at the villa asking to see an ancient Etruscan burial site, the Rosatis' bucolic tranquility is shattered. A young German lieutenant begins to court Cristina, the Nazis descend upon the estate demanding hospitality, and what was once their sanctuary becomes their prison.
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Audiobooks.; Murderers; Nobility;
© p2013., Random House Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A haunting at Holkham / by Glenconner, Anne,1932-author.;
It's Christmas 1943 and Lady Anne Coke has returned to Holkham Hall from Scotland. But her home is now an army base, with large sections out of bounds. And 11-year-old Anne is in the care of a new governess, whom she hates and believes to be hiding something. At least her beloved grandfather is there with her, to share stories and keep her entertained. But even though she's been told to stay away from certain parts of the house, Anne knows secrets about the hall that others do not; the passageways and the cellars that allow her to move around unnoticed, watching. And when mysterious events lead to a murder and disappearance, Anne is determined to uncover the truth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Holkham Hall (England); Murder; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Microbes : the life-changing story of germs / by Peterson, Phillip K.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."With straight-forward and engaging writing, infectious diseases physician Phillip Peterson surveys how our understanding of viruses has changed throughout history, from early plagues and pandemics to more recent outbreaks like HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and the Zika virus. Microbes also takes on contemporary issues like the importance of vaccinations in the face of the growing anti-vaxxer movement, as well as the rise of cutting-edge health treatments like fecal transplants. Microbes explains for general readers where these germs came from, what they do to and for us, and what can be done to stop the bad actors and foster the benefactors"--
Subjects: Microorganisms; Medical microbiology; Vaccines;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Wartime Book Club / by Thompson, Kate,1974-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Jersey, 1943. Once a warm and neighbourly community, now German soldiers patrol the cobbled streets, imposing a harsh rule on the people of the island. Grace La Mottée, the island's only librarian, is ordered to destroy books which threaten the new regime. Instead, she hides the stories away in secret. Along with her headstrong best friend, postwoman Bea Rose, she wants to fight back. So she forms the wartime book club: a lifeline, offering fearful islanders the joy and escapism of reading. But as the occupation drags on, the women's quiet acts of bravery become more perilous - and more important - than ever before. And, when tensions turn to violence, they are forced to face the true, terrible cost of resistance.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Books and reading; Libraries and community; Military occupation; Women librarians; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Christmas tale of Peter Rabbit [sound recording] / by Thompson, Emma.; Taylor, Eleanor,1969-; Potter, Beatrix,1866-1943.;
Read by Emma Thompson.The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit is a brand new tale from Emma Thompson. In her second Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson returns Peter to his home in the Lake District. Peter and his silly cousin Benjamin are helping their friend William - he's a turkey - who is in danger of becoming Mr and Mrs McGregor's Christmas dinner.LSC
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Peter Rabbit (Fictitious character); Rabbits; Turkeys; Farmers; Friendship; Helping behavior; Children's audiobooks.;
© c2013., Frederick Warne,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The shrouds [videorecording] / by Cronenberg, David,1943-film director,screenwriter.; Cassel, Vincent,1966-actor.; Kruger, Diane,1976-actor.; Pearce, Guy,1967-actor.; Holt, Sandrine,actor.; Dale, Jennifer,1956-actor.; Sphere Films,publisher.;
Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt, Jennifer Dale.Karsh, an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Horror films.; Science fiction films.; Feature films.; Widowers; Grief; Dead; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Man-woman relationships; Twins; Technological innovations; Sepulchral monuments;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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