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The hurricane wars : a novel / by Guanzon, Thea,author.;
"The heart is a battlefield. War has raged for a decade in Lir, and orphaned soldier Talasyn has learned to keep her powers hidden to survive. As the last known Lightweaver on the continent, she can create radiant weapons that cut through the invading Shadowforged warriors' dark magic. But all that changes when she is forced to reveal her abilities on the battlefield to defend herself from the Shadowforged prince himself, Alaric Ossinast. In a clash of light and dark, their magic combines to create a new force the likes of which has never been seen. This rare power could be the key to saving many lives-if Talasyn and Alaric don't destroy each other first. Pushed together into a fraught political engagement, the two adversaries find themselves pawns in a much bigger game between conflicting nations. Neither is pleased by the arrangement, but when a new threat emerges, necessity forces the pair to confront the secrets at the heart of the war and find, in each other, a searing passion-one that could save their world, or end it. An exquisite fantasy brimming with unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and richly drawn worlds, The Hurricane Wars marks the breathtaking debut of an extraordinary new writer"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Orphans; Women soldiers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Norse mythology for kids : tales of Gods, creatures and quests / by Nordvig, Mathias.; Tamphanon, Meel.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland, Norway, and Denmark, this is your entryway into the magical world of Scandinavian folklore. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you'll feel like you are defending Asgard on the battlefield with the almighty Odin, shape-shifting from a snake to a hawk with the trickster Loki, slaying dragons with the brave Sigurd, and much more. Follow these engaging Norse mythology legends, and learn everything there is to know about the tall tales of the Norse"--Publisher.LSC
Subjects: Mythology, Norse; Gods, Norse; Goddesses, Norse;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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For honor [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Enter the chaos of war as a bold Knight, brutal Viking, or deadly Samurai, three of the greatest warriors of legend. Wield your blade like never before with the innovative Art of Battle combat system that puts you in total control of your warrior. Master the sword, and fight in brutal, fast-paced melee combat across an engaging story campaign and groundbreaking multiplayer modes. Discover the world of For Honor and live the history behind the war between the Knights, Samurai, and Viking factions as you carve a path of destruction through an intense, believable battlefield.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, Intense violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 1-8 player (2 player co-op) online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 40 GB storage required ; online play required.
Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; For honor (Game); Hand-to-hand fighting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pride + prejudice + zombies [videorecording] / by Austen, Jane,1775-1817.Pride and prejudice.; Grahame-Smith, Seth.Pride and prejudice and zombies.; Heathcote, Isabella,1987-actor.; James, Lily,1989-actor.; Riley, Sam,1980-actor.; Steers, Burr,1966-screenwriter,film director.; Velázquez, Fernando,1976-; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),film distributor.;
Cinematography, Remi Adefarasin ; production design, David Warren ; editor, Padraic McKinley ; music, Fernando Velázquez.Lily James, Sam Riley, Bella Heathcote, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady, Suki Waterhouse.A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy (Sam Riley) is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.MPAA rating: PG-13.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Horror films.; Zombie films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Man-woman relationships; Sisters; Zombies;
For private home use only.
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Mal goes to war / by Ashton, Edward,author.;
"The humans are fighting again. Go figure. As a free A.I., Mal finds the war between the modded and augmented Federals and the puritanical Humanists about as interesting as a battle between rival anthills. He's not above scouting the battlefield for salvage, though, and when the Humanists abruptly cut off access to infospace he finds himself trapped in the body of a cyborg mercenary, and responsible for the safety of the modded girl she died protecting. A dark comedy wrapped in a techno thriller's skin, Mal Goes to War provides a satirical take on war, artificial intelligence, and what it really means to be human"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Black humor.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Cyborgs; War;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Uhtred's feast : inside the world of The last kingdom / by Cornwell, Bernard,author.; Pollak, Suzanne Williamson,1956-author.;
"Over the course of writing the Last Kingdom series, Bernard Cornwell discovered an increasing fascination for the Anglo-Saxon world: its people, their culture, and their domestic lives beyond the battlefield. And so when he met renowned chef Suzanne Pollak, someone with a passion for Anglo-Saxon cookery, Uhtred's Feast was born. A combination of beautifully crafted recipes which incorporate Anglo-Saxon ingredients and cooking techniques, and brand new Uhtred stories by Bernard which show the iconic warrior behind the shield, Uhtred's Feast opens a door into the ordinary Saxon home--and an extraordinary moment in our history."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Recipes.; Short stories.; Uhtred, of Bebbanburg (Fictitious character); Saxons; Vikings;
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Clanlands : whisky, warfare, and a Scottish adventure like no other / by Heughan, Sam,1980-author.; McTavish, Graham,author.; Reather, Charlotte,author.;
"From their faithful camper van to boats, kayaks, bicycles, and motorbikes, join stars of Outlander Sam and Graham on a road trip with a difference, as two Scotsmen explore a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare. Unlikely friends Sam and Graham begin their journey in the heart of Scotland at Glencoe and travel from there all the way to Inverness and Culloden battlefield, where along the way they experience adventure and a cast of highland characters. In this story of friendship, finding themselves, and whisky, they discover the complexity, rich history and culture of their native country"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Travel writing.; Heughan, Sam, 1980-; McTavish, Graham;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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South Park. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park's savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become - cool. Introducing South Park: The Stick of Truth. For a thousand years, the battle has been waged. The sole reason humans and elves are locked in a neverending war: The Stick of Truth. But the tides of war are soon to change as word of a new kid spreads throughout the land, his coming foretold by the stars. As the moving vans of prophecy drive away, your adventure begins.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, drug reference, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual).DVD compatible with Xbox 360 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; content download.
Subjects: Adventure and adventurers; Computer adventure games; Computer games.; South Park The Stick of Truth (Game); Video games.; Xbox 360 (Video game console);
© c2014., Microsoft Corp.,
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Flags on the bayou : a novel / by Burke, James Lee,1936-author.;
"In the fall of 1863, the Union Army is in control of the Mississippi River. Much of Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is occupied. The Confederate Army is in disarray, corrupt structures are falling apart, and enslaved men and women are beginning to glimpse freedom. When Hannah Laveau, an enslaved woman working on the Lufkin plantation, is accused of murder, she goes on the run with Florence Milton, an abolitionist schoolteacher, dodging the local constable and the slavecatchers that prowl the bayous. Wade Lufkin, haunted by what he observed --and did--as a surgeon on the battlefield, has returned to his uncle's plantation to convalesce, where he becomes enraptured by Hannah."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Civil war; Enslaved persons; Fugitive slaves; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Slavery;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Flags on the bayou [sound recording] : a novel / by Burke, James Lee,1936-author.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by James Lee Burke, MacLeod Andrews, Michael Crouch, Dana Gourrier, Marin Ireland, January LaVoy, Ray Porter."In the fall of 1863, the Union Army is in control of the Mississippi River. Much of Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is occupied. The Confederate Army is in disarray, corrupt structures are falling apart, and enslaved men and women are beginning to glimpse freedom. When Hannah Laveau, an enslaved woman working on the Lufkin plantation, is accused of murder, she goes on the run with Florence Milton, an abolitionist schoolteacher, dodging the local constable and the slavecatchers that prowl the bayous. Wade Lufkin, haunted by what he observed --and did--as a surgeon on the battlefield, has returned to his uncle's plantation to convalesce, where he becomes enraptured by Hannah."--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Civil war; Enslaved persons; Fugitive slaves; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Slavery;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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