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Storm tide / by Smith, Wilbur A.,author.; Harper, Tom,1977-author.;
1774. Rob Courtney has spent his whole life in a quiet trading outpost on the east coast of Africa, dreaming of a life of adventure at sea. When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Cornish calls into the fort, Rob takes his chance and stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Arriving in London, Rob is seduced by the charms of the big city and soon finds himself desperate and penniless. That is until the navy comes calling. Rob enlists and is sent across the Atlantic on a ship to join the war against the rebellious American colonists. But on the other side of the Atlantic, unbeknownst to Rob, his distant cousins Cal and Aidan Courtney are leading a campaign against the British in a quest for American Independence. When Aidan is killed in a fierce battle with British troops, Cal vows he will not rest until he has avenged his brother's death, by driving the British out of America - by whatever means necessary ...
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Brothers; Courage; Courtney family (Fictitious characters); Families; Frontier and pioneer life; Revenge;
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The other Alcott / by Hooper, Elise,author.;
"Stylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man's profession. Life for the Alcott family has never been easy, so when Louisa's Little Women is published, its success eases the financial burdens they'd faced for so many years. Everyone agrees the novel is charming, but May is struck to the core by the portrayal of selfish, spoiled 'Amy March'. Is this what her beloved sister really thinks of her? So May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely 'The Other Alcott'."--Back cover.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Alcott, May, 1840-1879; Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888; Sisters; Women artists;
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A killing cold / by Marshall, Kate Alice,author.;
"A woman invited to her wealthy fiance's family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret -- and that she's been there before. When Theodora Scott met Connor -- wealthy, charming, and a member of the powerful Dalton family -- she fell in love in an instant. Six months later, he's brought her to Idlewood, his family's isolated winter retreat, to win over his skeptical relatives. Theo has tried to ignore the threatening messages on her phone, but she can't ignore the footprints in the snow outside the cabin window or the strange sense of familiarity she has about this place. Then, in a disused cabin, Theo finds something impossible: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood. Theo has almost no recollection of her earliest years, but now she begins to piece together the fragments of her memories. Someone here has a shocking secret that they will do anything to keep hidden, and Theo is in terrible danger. Because the Daltons do not lose, and discovering what happened at Idlewood may cost Theo everything."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Danger; Fiancés; Memory; Secrecy;
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Sticks and scones / by Alexander, Ellie,author.;
It's late spring in Juliet's charming hamlet, Ashland, Oregon. Spotted deer are nibbling on lush green grasses in Lithia Park, the Japanese maples are blooming, and Torte is baking a bevy of spring delights -- lemon curd cupcakes, mini coconut cream pies, grapefruit tartlets, and chocolate dipped almond Tuiles. Meanwhile, her friend Lance, the artistic director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is taking center stage with his new theater troupe -- the Fair Verona Players. Their performance in Uva's vineyard promises to be a modern, gender-bending twist on "The Taming of the Shrew," but as the curtain rises, so do the strange occurrences. Stage mishaps and internal bickering threaten to derail the production. But as the curtain rises, the real show begins when the leading actor, Jimmy Paxton, meets his final curtain call. Now, Jules is not only in the mix, but she's going to need to craft the perfect recipe for solving this theatrical whodunit.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Bakers; Caterers and catering; Murder; Pastry; Theater;
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The Lost Wife of Robert Durst. by Simoneau, Yves,film director.; Gillies, Daniel,actor.; Glover, John,actor.; McPhee, Katharine,actor.; Donovan, Martin,actor.; Lifetime (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daniel Gillies, John Glover, Katharine McPhee, Martin DonovanOriginally produced by Lifetime in 2017.While Robert Durst has captured headlines with his recent arrest and controversy surrounding the documentary, The Jinx, Lifetime puts his forgotten first wife Kathie at the center of this movie. Young and wide-eyed Kathie falls in love with charming, yet quirky real estate scion Robert Durst, only to find their marriage turning stranger, darker and more disturbing as time passes. But when Kathie disappears in 1982, her family and friends are deeply disturbed that her disappearance isn’t taken seriously by police. While Durst is currently in jail awaiting trial for the murder of his close friend, journalist Susan Berman, the questions linger as to what really happened to Kathie. THE LOST WIFE OF ROBERT DURST pulls back the curtain on the world of Robert Durst and explores what may have happened between him and Kathie. Based on the book “A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst” by investigative journalist Matt Birkbeck.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Crime.; Historical films.; Nineteen eighties.;
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The daughter of Doctor Moreau : a novel / by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia,author.;
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor's labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities. All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau's patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction. For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Animal experimentation; Fathers and daughters; Genetic engineering;
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The thingity-jig / by Doherty, Kathleen,1952-author.; Litten, Kristyna,illustrator.; Morgan, Zak,narrator.; Container of (expression):Doherty, Kathleen,1952-Thingity-jig.Spoken word (Morgan);
Read by Zak Morgan.An inquisitive bear ventures into People Town, where he makes quite the curious discovery. What is this? A springy thing-a bouncy thing-a sit-on-it, jump-on-it thing! It's a bit too cumbersome to bring back to the woods, however, so Bear runs home to tell his friends. But none of his friends are willing to help, so Bear invents a "Rolly-Rumpity" to wheel home the "Thingity-Jig." Through trial and error-and lots of shooing away from sleepy friends-Bear finally wheels the "Thingity-Jig" home to the woods, where he graciously shares his find. Reading specialist and former educator Kathy Doherty blends upcycling and STEAM with a delightful story and wordplay in this charismatic picture book that's ideal for read alouds. Illustrator Kristyna Litten brings the charming world to life with detailed, imaginative art and characters.
Subjects: Picture books.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Animals; Forest animals; Sofas; Inventions; Play; Inventions; Forest animals; Play; VOX books.;
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Killer [sound recording] / by Kellerman, Jonathan.; Rubinstein, John.;
Read by John Rubinstein."Well-used to elevated emotions, psychologist Alex Delaware shrugs off a joking death threat from beautiful Beverly Hills physician Constance Sykes, whose attempt to secure legal custody of her baby niece is thwarted by Alex's forthright report to the court. Alex plays down the threat until LAPD's Milo Sturgis rushes to his side with the shocking word on the street that a hit's been taken out on him. But while Alex may be in grave danger, it won't be from the Beverly Hills doctor, for Connie's soon discovered brutally slain. When her sister Cherie and the baby disappear, apparently on the run, Alex's search for answers lead him to aged rockers, charming homeboys and even Machiavellian judges. As the darkest of secrets are peeled away, and a cruel system churns through family lives, Alex seeks to stop a vicious killer and save a child from a life of nightmares ... or worse"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Audiobooks.; Delaware, Alex (Fictitious character); Mentally ill offenders; Police; Psychologists; Psychopaths; Serial murders; Sturgis, Milo (Fictitious character);
© p2014., Random House Audio : Books on Tape,
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Grandfathered : dispatches from the trenches of modern grandparenthood / by Haysom, Ian,author.;
"One summer, shortly after taking a step back from an illustrious journalism career, Ian Haysom found himself in charge of his first grandchild, Mayana, who was three at the time. As a healthy, energetic member of the baby-boom generation, Haysom did not consider himself a typical granddad. He was too young, too active, too cool for a role more often associated with denture adhesive commercials and afternoon naps. But as he soon discovered, grandparenthood is more rewarding, entertaining, and exhausting than he ever could have imagined. Grandfathered chronicles Haysom's adventures with his grandkids Mayana, Emma, and Linden; explores the delightful and unexpected lessons they have taught him (and those he has attempted to teach them); and investigates the rapidly changing role of the grandparent in the twenty-first century. Through keen observations, hilarious anecdotes, and fascinating insights reminiscent of Bill Bryson (or "Bill Bryson with a touch of arthritis," as Haysom quips), this charming memoir will resonate with boomer grandparents everywhere."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Humor.; Haysom, Ian.; Haysom, Ian; Grandfathers; Grandfathers; Grandparent and child;
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Hart of Dixie. [videorecording] / by Gerstein, Lelia,creator.; Schwartz, Josh,1976-television producer.; Savage, Stephanie,television producer.; Bilson, Rachel,actor.; Bethel, Wilson,1984-actor.; Porter, Scott,1979-actor.; Williams, Cress,1970-actor.; King, Jamie Thomas,1981-actor.; Matheson, Tim,1947-actor.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.; Fake Empire (firm),production company.; CBS Television Studios (firm),production company.; Warner Bros. Television,production company.; CW (Television station),production company.;
Rachel Bilson, Wilson Bethel, Scott Porter, Cress Williams, Jaime King, Tim Matheson.Originally broadcast on television by the CW during the 2012-2013 television season.More love, laughs and Hart in a small Southern town! Season two opens with native New Yorker Dr. Zoe Hart continuing her medical practice and beginning to find roots in tiny BlueBell, Alabama. As if Zoe's sizzling connection with bad boy bartender Wade Kinsella and strong emotional ties to sexy lawyer George Tucker aren't enough to send her over the edge, an election scandal is brewing between her best friend, Mayor Lavon Hayes, and his opponent, an old flame and former rival of Lemon Breeland. When a handsome new doctor arrives in the quirky town, romance is almost as contagious as the flu. Not even Lemon's daddy, Dr. Brick Breeland, is immune to love's charms. Don't miss these 22 irresistible episodes of the dramatic comedy that celebrates big love, small towns and steamy Southern nights.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, dual-layer, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Women physicians; Women physicians; Physicians (General practice); Culture shock; Small cities;
For private home use only.
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