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Flags of Canada / by Harper, Stephen,1959-author.; Stoicoiu, Greg,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references."From the rich historical banners of New France and British North America to the captivating debates of 1964-1965 that birthed the Canadian maple leaf flag, Flags of Canada offers a visually stunning and joyously readable journey through our nation's flag history. The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Canada's twenty-second prime minister and an avid vexillologist, captures the colourful evolution of the nation's state symbols, showcasing the political, historical, and cultural significance behind British and French imperial emblems, and the flags we proudly fly today. Authoritative yet approachable, Flags of Canada uncovers the complex stories behind designs we tend to salute more than think about. Whether you're a flag enthusiast, history buff, or curious reader, this book is a must-have guide to the symbols that define our identity and represent both our history and our ambitions as a nation. Published in Association with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for the sixtieth anniversary of the maple leaf flag. Amply illustrated by Greg Stoicoiu"--
Subjects: Flags;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime [electronic resource] : by Buckley, Michael.aut; CloudLibrary;
Fairy-tale characters take over New York City in the forth installment of the beloved, New York Times–bestselling children’s series Sabrina and Daphne Grimm return to their hometown, New York City, to search for Puck’s family. But the Big Apple is not the happy, normal place of their childhood. Now the fairytale detectives must contend with wand-wielding fairy godfathers, swashbuckling Wall Street pirates, subway-stealing dwarfs, and—worst of all among these urban Everafters—a murderer. Even Sabrina’s memories of her parents aren’t safe. As the sisters Grimm investigate the death of an innocent Everafter, they learn that their mother kept a secret from them that might lead to the heart of that evil organization, the Scarlet Hand. Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Mysteries & Detective Stories; Siblings; Fantasy & Magic; Adaptations;
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Forgiving Paris [sound recording] : a novel / by Kingsbury, Karen,author.; Heyborne, Kirby,narrator.; Sands, Tara,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Kirby Heyborne, Tara Sands.More than two decades ago, Ashley Baxter Blake made her most grievous mistake in Paris. Now, a forgotten voice brings new information about that terrible time, causing Ashley to see that experience in a new light. Can she finally lay down yesterday's pain and move on? In Paris, Alice Michel is having dinner with her son Gabe and his new friend, Jessie Taylor, an Indiana girl who is studying abroad for the semester. Alice's life is so good now, totally different than it was twenty-four years ago. As the dinner conversation goes on, Alice tells the young couple that her long-ago drug addiction nearly killed her. But then her life was saved by a conversation with an American artist. Alice can only remember the girl's name: Ashley. Back in Indiana, Ashley and her husband are about to take a twentieth anniversary trip to Paris, where she will have her first French art show. But Ashley is hesitant. She has never forgiven herself for what happened there.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Religious fiction.; Artists; Forgiveness; Memory; Unmarried mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Remembering Diana : a life in photographs / by National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses."For the millions who adored the People's Princess, this lavish book celebrates Diana Spencer's life in pictures. Page after page of inside photos from the legendary National Geographic archives document the royal's most memorable moments in the spotlight; a luminous, personal remembrance by Diana friend and biographer Tina Brown adds context and nuance to a poignant life twenty years after her tragic death. Float down memory lane through more than 100 remarkable images of Diana, from her days as a schoolgirl to her engagement to Prince Charles, the birth of Princes William and Harry, and her life in the media as an outspoken advocate for the poor, the sick, and the downtrodden. This elegant book features reflections from those who knew her best, recollections from dignitaries and celebrities like Nelson Mandela and Elton John, and personal insight through the princess's own words. Published to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Diana's death, this richly illustrated book is a beautiful ode to one of the world's most beloved women."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997; Princesses;
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Beyond the story : 10-year record of BTS / by Kang, Myeongseok,author.; Hur, Anton,translator.; Jung, Slin,translator.; Richards, Clare,translator.; BTS (Musical group),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."After taking their first step into the world on June 13, 2013, BTS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut in June 2023. They have risen to the peak as an iconic global artist and during this meaningful time, they look back on their footstepsin the first official book. In doing so, BTS nurtures the power to build brighter days and they choose to take another step on a road that no one has gone before. BTS shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage by Myeongseok Kang, who has written about K-pop and other Korean pop culture in various media. Presented chronologically in seven chapters from before the debut of BTS to the present, their vivid voices and opinions harmonize to tell a sincere, lively, and deep story. In individual interviews that have been conducted without a camera or makeup, they illuminate their musical journey from multiple angles and discuss its significance"--
Subjects: Biographies.; BTS (Musical group); Boy bands; Rock musicians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wonder Boy. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Wonder Boy series, the original team from Westone have reunited to revive the 1994 fan favorite, Monster World IV. A beautiful remake that pays attention to detail in its updated modern features and graphics! From design to music, the team returns to Monster World to bring new life to the old classic. Asha embarks on a quest to rescue missing spirits and save the world. Luckily, she has her blue flying friend Pepelogoo to accompany her on her adventures. Help Asha save the world! Travel across the Kingdom and discover the many secret treasures and colorful personalities that inhabit the land, collect coins and buy somethin, will ya? While the story stays true to the origins, there are many updates and features that will be included in the new Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World. Of course, the question you all want answered ... Yes, Asha still does her dance when she finds a treasure!ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Fantasy violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Platform video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World (Game); Quests (Expeditions); Adventure and adventurers; Computer adventure games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One summer in Paris / by Morgan, Sarah,1948-author.;
"To celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Grace has planned the surprise of a lifetime for her husband-- a romantic getaway to Paris. But she never expected he'd have a surprise of his own: he wants a divorce. Reeling from the shock but refusing to be broken, a devastated Grace makes the bold decision to go to Paris alone. Audrey, a young woman from London, has left behind a heartache of her own when she arrives in Paris. A job in a bookshop is her ticket to freedom, but with no money and no knowledge of the French language, suddenly a summer spent wandering the cobbled streets alone seems much more likely ... until she meets Grace, and everything changes. Grace can't believe how daring Audrey is. Audrey can't believe how cautious newly single Grace is. Living in neighboring apartments above the bookshop, this unlikely pair offer each other just what they've both been missing. They came to Paris to find themselves, but finding this unbreakable friendship might be the best thing that's ever happened to them ..."--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Chick lit.; Man-woman relationships; Female friendship; Forgiveness; Love Stories;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A death at the party : a novel / by Stuart, Amy,1975-author.;
Nadine Walsh's summer garden party is in full swing. The neighbors all have cocktails, the catered food is exquisite--everything's going according to plan. But Nadine--devoted wife, loving mother, and doting daughter--finds herself standing over a dead body in her basement while her guests clink glasses upstairs. What happened? How did it come to this? Rewind to that morning, when Nadine is in her kitchen, making last-minute preparations before she welcomes more than a hundred guests to her home to celebrate her mother's birthday. But her husband is of little help to her, her two grown children are consumed with their own concerns, and her mother--only her mother knows that today isn't just a birthday party. It marks another anniversary as well. Still, Nadine will focus just on tonight. Everyone deserves a celebration after the year they've had. A chance for fun. A chance to forget. But it's hard to forget when Nadine's head is swirling with secrets, haunting memories, and concerns about what might happen when her guests unite.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Families; Mothers and daughters; Murder; Parties; Secrecy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Street fighter [electronic resource] : 30th anniverary collection. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.The street fighter 30th anniversary collection all-in-one package highlights the series' past in an anthology of 12 classic titles with arcade-perfect balancing including the original street fighter, street fighter ii, street fighter ii: champion edition, street fighter ii: hyper fighting, super street fighter ii, super street fighter ii: turbo, street fighter alpha, street fighter alpha 2, street fighter alpha 3, street fighter iii, street fighter iii: 2nd impact and street fighter iii: third strike. The collection also offers a definitive online experience across four of the included titles; street fighter ii: hyper fighting, super street fighter ii: turbo, street fighter alpha 3 and street fighter iii: third strike. Street fighter players can recreate the classic arcade gaming experience by competing against the CPU whilst waiting for friends in online battles where they can put their fighting skills to the ultimate test. Fans of the series can also enjoy diving into the past 30 years of street fighter history with rich character bios, a huge museum mode including never before seen art and interactive timeline, and listen to tracks in the music player.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Alcohol reference, mild blood, suggestive themes, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-4 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 6 GB storage required.
Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Hand-to-hand fighting; Video games.; Computer games.; Street fighter: 30th anniverary collection (Game);
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To the moon and back : a novel / by Kingsbury, Karen,author.;
Brady Bradshaw was a child when the Oklahoma City bombing took his mother from him. Every year, Brady visits the site on the anniversary to remember her. A decade ago on that day, he met Jenna Phillips, who was also a child when her parents were killed in the attack. Brady and Jenna shared a deep heart connection and a single beautiful day together at the memorial. But after that, Brady never saw Jenna again. Every year when he returns, he leaves a note for her in hopes that he might find her again. This year, Ashley Baxter Blake and her sister Kari Ryan take a spring break trip with their families that includes a visit to the site to see the memorial's famous Survivor Tree. While there, Ashley spots a young man, alone and troubled. A chance moment leads Ashley to help the young man find the girl he can't forget--Jenna Phillips. Ashley's family is skeptical, but in the end everyone comes together to support Ashley's efforts to find the girl and bring them together. But will it work? And is a shared heartache enough reason to fall in love?
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Oklahoma City Federal Building Bombing, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1995; Man-woman relationships; Life change events; Mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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