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The Paris detective : three Detective Luc Moncrieff thrillers / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DiLallo, Richard,author.; Patterson, James,1947-Novellas.Selections.; Patterson, James,1947-Christmas mystery.; Patterson, James,1947-French kiss.; Patterson, James,1947-French twist.;
Joining the NYPD for a fresh start, French detective Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal, as gorgeous women drop dead at upscale department stores and priceless paintings vanish from a Park Avenue murder scene before a coldblooded killer strikes again.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novellas.; Art thefts; French; Murder; Police; Theft;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The Regency years : during which Jane Austen writes, Napoleon fights, Byron makes love, and Britain becomes modern / by Morrison, Robert,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-336) and index."A surprising history of the era that brought our modern world decisively into view. Though the Victorians are often credited with ushering in our modern era, the seeds were planted in the years before. The Regency (1811- 1820) began when the profligate Prince of Wales replaced his insane father, George III, as Britain's ruler; around the regent surged a society of evangelicalism and hedonism, elegance and brutality, exuberance and despair. The arts showcased extraordinary writers and painters such as Austen, Byron, the Shelleys, Constable, and Turner. Science gave us the steam locomotive and the blueprint for the modern computer. Yet the dark side of the modern era was visible in the poverty, slavery, pornography, opium, and gothic imaginings that birthed Frankenstein. And all the while, the British Empire fought in foreign lands: the Napoleonic Wars in Europe and the War of 1812 in the United States. Exploring these crosscurrents, Robert Morrison illuminates the profound ways this period shaped and indelibly marked the modern world."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Regency; Arts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Paris detective [text (large print)] : three Detective Luc Moncrieff thrillers / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; DiLallo, Richard,author.; Patterson, James,1947-Novellas.Selections.; Patterson, James,1947-Christmas mystery.; Patterson, James,1947-French kiss.; Patterson, James,1947-French twist.;
Joining the NYPD for a fresh start, French detective Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal, as gorgeous women drop dead at upscale department stores and priceless paintings vanish from a Park Avenue murder scene before a coldblooded killer strikes again.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large type books.; Novellas.; Art thefts; French; Murder; Police; Theft;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Texas rising [videorecording] / by Coiro, Rhys.; Davies, Jeremy,1969-; Fraser, Brendan,1968-; Glover, Crispin.; Jane, Thomas.; Martinez, Olivier,1966-; McDonald, Christopher,1955-; Morgan, Jeffrey Dean,1966-; Murray, Chad Michael,1981-; Paxton, Bill,1966-; Arts and Entertainment Network.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),film distributor.; History Channel (Television network);
Chad Michael Murray, Thomas Jane, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Brendan Fraser, Bill Paxton, Olivier Martinez, Crispin Glover, Jeremy Davies, Rhys Coiro, Christopher Mcdonald.Bringing to life the true story of how the people of Texas fought for freedom against the mighty Mexican military that had overtaken the Alamo. The legendary Texas Rangers assembled for the first time against General Santa Anna's massive military might. United under the leadership of Sam Houston and with the help of his ragtag army, they passionately battled for life and country and the Lone Star State.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863; Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794?-1876; Texas Rangers; Frontier and pioneer life; Television mini-series.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Best possible place, worst possible time : true stories from a career in hollywood / by Sonnenfeld, Barry,author.;
"One-of-a-kind filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld tells stories only he can tell, from his blockbuster career with iconic actors, studio execs, and producers. His humor and insight provide an inside glimpse into how Hollywood really works, or how it doesn't. Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time delivers a cavalcade of sometimes baffling, often enlightening, and always funny stories about Sonnenfeld's many films and television shows. From battling with studio executives and producers to bad-script-solving on set to coaxing actors into finding the right light and talking faster, Sonnenfeld provides an entertaining master class in how to make commercial art in the face of constant human foible. Over four decades in Hollywood, the mega-franchises include The Addams Family and Men in Black; the critical favorites, Get Shorty and Pushing Daisies; the icons, Will Smith, John Travolta, and Michael Jackson; and the projects that got away, Forrest Gump, Ali, and anything starring Jim Carrey. The true stories escalate from surreal to outrageous to unbelievable. And then there's magic hour. But you'll never see Hollywood the same way again"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Sonnenfeld, Barry.; Cinematographers; Motion picture producers and directors;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nuking the moon : and other intelligence schemes and military plots left on the drawing board / by Houghton, Vince,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In Nuking the Moon, intelligence historian Vince Houghton proves that abandoned plans can be just as illuminating--and every bit as entertaining--as the ones that made it. Vividly capturing the fascinating stories of how twenty-one plans from WWII and the Cold War went from conception, planning, and testing to cancellation, Houghton explores what happens when innovation meets desperation: For every plan as good as D-Day, there's a scheme to strap bombs to bats or dig a spy tunnel underneath the Soviet embassy. Along the way, he reveals what each one tells us about twentieth-century history, the art of spycraft, military strategy, and famous figures like JFK, Castro, and Churchill. By turns terrifying and hilarious--but always riveting--this is the unique story of history left on the drawing board"--
Subjects: Military research; Military intelligence; Espionage, American; Strategy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The defector : a novel / by Hadfield, Chris,1959-author.;
"Israel, October 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below ... and promptly disappears. NASA Flight Controller and former top US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground--and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets' mythical "Foxbat" MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz needs to tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse--bringing the defector into the heart of the United States' most secret test site--and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Air pilots, Military; Defectors; Israel-Arab War, 1973;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Maus : a survivor's tale / by Spiegelman, Art.;
My father bleeds history -- And here my troubles began.This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.LSC
Subjects: Graphic books.; Spiegelman, Vladek; Spiegelman, Art; Banned book sanctuary.; Graphic novels.; Holocaust survivors; Children of Holocaust survivors;
© 2011., Pantheon Books,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The definitive guide to the mob [videorecording]. by Franzese, Michael.; Arts and Entertainment Network.; Lions Gate Home Entertainment.;
Host, Michael Franzese.Definitive Guide to The Mob, a two hour special, takes viewers through the varied and captivating history of organized crime in the United States. From the Cosa Nostra to the Irish Mob, Definitive Guide to The Mob touches upon the origins, structure and culture of America's most notorious and prominent organized crime groups. In doing so, the special explores these groups' relationship to each other and their roles in America's Mafia landscape.E.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Mafia; Mafiosi; Organized crime;
© c2013., A&E Television Networks ; Distributed by Lionsgate,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Banksy does New York [videorecording] / by Banksy,artist.; Moukarbel, Chris,film director,film producer.; Turner, Jack,1973-film producer.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Music, !!! ; editor, Jennifer Harrington ; directors of photography, Karim Raoul, Mai Iskander.Banksy.Incorporates user-generated content to follow a 31-day scavanger hunt that took place in October, 2013, on the streets of New York City at the hands of a British street artist.E.DVD, region 1; widescreen; stereo 2.0.
Subjects: Banksy.; Documentary films.; Graffiti; Street art; Treasure hunt (Game); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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