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The Marriott cell : an epic journey from Cairo's Scorpion Prison to freedom / by Fahmy, Mohamed Fadel,author.; Shaben, Carol,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The revealing, widely anticipated story by the internationally award-winning journalist is as riveting as a political thriller: it opens an astonishing window onto the closed world of geo-political power brokering as he takes us behind his headline-generating seizure and 438-day imprisonment in Cairo's notorious Scorpion Prison with leading terrorists; through the love story that made front-page news; to the profoundly personal drama of one man's fight for freedom, supported by Canadians across the country and media world-wide. With a foreword by international human rights lawyer, Amal Clooney. On the night of December 29, 2013, the Egyptian government's anti-terror forces led a dramatic raid on the Marriott Hotel, seizing Fahmy, Canadian-Egyptian bureau chief for the independent English Al Jazeera, and two fellow journalists in what quickly became an international cause célèbre condemned as a travesty of justice. Inside the maximum-security Scorpion Prison, Fahmy found himself with some of the most hardened Al Qaeda and ISIS extremists and Muslim Brotherhood leaders: always intrepid, he never stopped being a journalist, courageously taking advantage of his unexpected proximity to "interview" them and gain insight into their goals, into the feuds between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE on the one hand, and Qatar and its allies, including Turkey, on the other, and surfacing shocking details of torture inside military camps. Thrown into the toxic mix is the complex geo-political power brokering of our Western governments also, which left three men, wrongly convicted of conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood and "fabricating news," struggling in a terrifying web he describes as "Global McCarthyism" and a war on journalism. Threaded through it all is an inspiring love story, as Fahmy's fiancée, Marwa, used every means at her disposal to fight for his release and his health, even to risking her own freedom smuggling cell phones and messages in and out of prison."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Fahmy, Mohamed Fadel; Fahmy, Mohamed Fadel.; False arrest; False imprisonment; Journalists; Journalists; Prisons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Autumn Peltier, water warrior / by Lindstrom, Carole,1964-; George, Bridget,1994-;
Includes bibliographical references.The seventh generation is creating A sea of change. It was a soft voice, at first. Like a ripple. But with practice it grew louder. Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Anishinaabe elder Grandma Josephine and her great niece, Autumn Peltier. Featuring a foreword from water advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Autumn Peltier herself, this picture book from Carole Lindstrom gives voice to the water and asks young readers to join the tidal wave of change.
Subjects: Picture books.; Peltier, Autumn; Mandamin, Josephine; Indigenous peoples; Water conservation; Right to water; Water rights; Indian women activists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A lady for a duke / by Hall, Alexis J.,author.;
"When Viola Caroll was presumed dead at Waterloo she took the opportunity to live, at last, as herself. But freedom does not come without a price, and Viola paid for hers with the loss of her wealth, her title, and her closest companion, Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood. Only when their families reconnect, years after the war, does Viola learn how deep that loss truly was. Shattered without her, Gracewood has retreated so far into grief that Viola barely recognises her old friend in the lonely, brooding man he has become. As Viola strives to bring Gracewood back to himself, fresh desires give new names to old feelings. Feelings that would have been impossible once and may be impossible still, but which Viola cannot deny. Even if they cost her everything, all over again"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Transgender fiction.; Novels.; Grief; Man-woman relationships; Nobility; Regency; Transgender people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Elmo's world. [videorecording] / by Clash, Kevin,actor.; Oz, Frank,actor.; Spinney, Caroll,actor.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Caroll Spinney, Kevin Clash.Join Elmo and his friends as they all learn about the wonderful people, places, and things on Sesame Street! With over two hours of Elmo's World shorts, preschoolers will find joy in everything their neighborhood offers!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Educational television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Elmo (Fictitious character from Henson); Friendship; Neighborhoods; Neighbors;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A Sesame Street Christmas [sound recording]. by Children's Television Workshop;
Sesame Street Christmas overture -- We wish you a merry Christmas -- Medley. Deck the halls ; Jingle bells ; White Christmas ; Winter wonderland -- I hate Christmas -- Have yourself a merry little Christmas -- The twelve days of Christmas -- A true blue miracle -- Medley. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ; Silver bells ; The Christmas song ; Santa Claus is coming to town ; It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (reprise) -- (All I want for Christmas is) My two front teeth -- A Christmas pageant -- Keep Christmas with you (all through the year) -- We wish you a merry Christmas (reprise).Performed by members of the cast.
Subjects: Christmas music; Carols, English; Children's songs;
© p1995., Sony Wonder,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Christmas town / by VanLiere, Donna,1966-author.;
"Lauren Gabriel spent many years of her childhood in foster homes, wishing her mother would come back for her and be the family she needs. Now twenty-years-old, she still longs for a place that she can truly call home. Her work as a cashier is unfulfilling, and at Christmas it's unbearable with the songs and carols and chatter of Christmas that she hears throughout the day. When Lauren ends her shift one night, she finds herself driving aimlessly in order to avoid returning to her lonely apartment. And when she witnesses a car accident she is suddenly pulled into the small town of Grandon, first as a witness but then as a volunteer for the annual fundraiser for Glory's Place, a center for single mothers and families who need assistance. Could this town and its people be the home she has always longed for? The New York Times bestselling author of the timeless The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Hope is back with this moving and uplifting story about finding love, hope, and family in unexpected places."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Self-realization in women; Christmas;
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Eggs on ice / by Childs, Laura,author.;
"The Christmas season at the Cackleberry Club cafe is marred by murder in the latest book in the New York Times bestselling series. Some say that casting crusty attorney Allen Sharpe as Scrooge in the Kindred Players production of "A Christmas Carol" is just playing to type. He's not the most beloved man in town. In fact, you'd have a dickens of a time finding someone who liked him. Still it's a shock when the Ghost of Christmas Past stabs him during the first rehearsal. Suzanne, co-owner of the Cackleberry Club cafe, Kindred's favorite combination diner, craft store and bookshop, chases the murderer out of the building but loses him in the alley. As the days pass the list of suspects grows longer. Is it the disgruntled partner? The former secretary whom Sharpe sexually harrassed? Or is it fellow owner of the Cackleberry Club, Toni's almost ex-husband, Junior? The women of the Cackleberry Club are determined to find the killer before he can add another victim to his Christmas list"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder; Women private investigators;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Country strong [videorecording] / by Bailey, John,1942 Aug. 10-; Brook, Michael,musician.; Feste, Shana,1976-; Hedlund, Garrett,1985-; Littleton, Carol.; McGraw, Tim.; Meester, Leighton,1986-; Paltrow, Gwyneth,1972-; Screen Gems (1998- ); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);
Director of photography, John Bailey ; editor, Carol Littleton, Conor O'Neill ; music by Michael Brook.Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester, Garrett Hedlund.Soon after a rising young singer-songwriter gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star, the pair embark on a career resurrection tour steered by her husband/manager, that includes a beauty-queen-turned-singer. Between the concerts, romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen, anamorphic, Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Country music; Country musicians; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Singers;
© c2011., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vengeance [videorecording] : a love story / by Bateman, Talitha,2001-actor.; Cage, Nicolas,1965-actor.; Hutchinson, Anna,actor.; Johnson, Don,1950-actor.; Unger, Deborah Kara,actor.; FilmRise (Firm),film distributor.;
Nicolas Cage, Anna Hutchinson, Talitha Bateman, Deborah Kara Unger, and Don Johnson.On the Fourth of July, single mother Teena is brutally assaulted by a local gang in front of her 12-year-old daughter Bethie. Despite Bethie's ability to identify the attackers, the defense hires a local hot-shot attorney who manipulates the law to their advantage. When the criminals are set free, Gulf War veteran and detective John Dromoor (Nicolas Cage) is dismayed at the lack of justice and plots revenge against the men on Teena's behalf.14A.DVD.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Crime films.; Fiction films.; Revenge; Single mothers;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dasher can't wait for Christmas / by Tavares, Matt.; Tavares, Matt.;
"If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star." With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can't contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa's sleigh?
Subjects: Picture books.; Christmas; Kindness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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