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The killing hills / by Offutt, Chris,1958-author.;
"Mick Hardin, a combat veteran now working as an Army CID agent, returns home on a leave that is almost done. His wife is about to give birth, but they aren't getting along. His sister, newly risen to sheriff, has just landed her first murder case, and local politicians are pushing for city police or the FBI to take the case. Are they convinced she can't handle it, or is there something else at work? She calls on Mick who, with his investigation experience and his familiarity with the terrain, is well-suited to staying under the radar. As he delves into the investigation, he dodges his commanding officer's increasingly urgent calls while attempting to head off further murders. And he needs to talk to his wife."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Veterans; Murder; Man-woman relationships;
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War at the margins : Indigenous experiences in World War II / by Poyer, Lin,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-306) and index."War at the Margins offers a broad comparative view of the impact of World War II on Indigenous societies. Using historical and ethnographic sources, Lin Poyer examines how Indigenous communities emerged from the trauma of the wartime era with social forms and cultural ideas that laid the foundations for their twenty-first century emergence as players on the world's political stage. With a focus on Indigenous voices and agency, a global overview reveals the enormous range of wartime activities and impacts on these groups, connecting this work with comparative history, Indigenous studies, and anthropology. The distinctiveness of Indigenous peoples offers a valuable perspective on World War II, as those on the margins of Allied and Axis empires and nation-states were drawn in as soldiers, scouts, guides, laborers, and victims. Questions of loyalty and citizenship shaped Indigenous combat roles-from integration in national armies to service in separate ethnic units to unofficial use of their special skills, where local knowledge tilted the balance in military outcomes. Front lines crossed Indigenous territory most consequentially in northern Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, but the impacts of war go well beyond combat. Like others around the world, Indigenous civilian men and women suffered bombing and invasion, displacement, forced labor, military occupation, and economic and social disruption. Infrastructure construction and demand for key resources affected even areas far from front lines. World War II dissolved empires and laid the foundation for the postcolonial world. Indigenous people in newly independent nations struggled for autonomy, while other veterans returned to home fronts still steeped in racism. National governments saw military service as evidence that Indigenous peoples wished to assimilate, but wartime experiences confirmed many communities' commitment to their home cultures and opened new avenues for activism. By century's end, Indigenous Rights became an international political force, offering alternative visions of how the global order might make room for greater local self-determination and cultural diversity. In examining this transformative era, War at the Margins adds an important contribution to both World War II history and to the development of global Indigenous identity"--
Subjects: Indigenous peoples; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action / by Fidel, Kondwani,author.; Allen, Devin,writer of foreword.;
"What would happen if people started moving beyond the conversation and took action to combat racism? We are in an era where many Americans express the sentiment, "I thought we were past that," when a public demonstration of racism comes across their radar. Long before violence committed by police was routinely displayed on jumbotrons publicizing viral executions, the Black community has continually tasted the blood from having police boots in their mouths, ribs, and necks. The widespread circulation of racial injustices is the barefaced truth hunting us down, forcing us to confront the harsh reality -- we haven't made nearly as much racial progress as we thought. The antiracist : how to start the conversation about race and take action will compel readers to focus on the degree in which they have previously, or are currently contributing to the racial inequalities in this country (knowingly or unknowingly), and ways they can become stronger in their activism. The antiracist is an explosive indictment on injustice, highlighted by Kondwani Fidel, a rising young literary talent, who offers a glimpse into not only the survival required of one born in a city like Baltimore, but how we can move forward to tackle violent murders, police brutality, and poverty. Throughout it all, he pursued his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore, while being deeply immersed in his community -- helping combat racism in schools by getting students to understand the importance of literacy and critical thinking. With his gift for storytelling, he measures the pulse of injustice, which is the heartbeat of this country"--
Subjects: Fidel, Kondwani.; Race discrimination; African Americans;
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Dark souls. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.The DARK SOULS III: The Fire Fades Edition delivers the complete Dark Souls III experience and includes the full game & all Season Pass content - ASHES OF ARIANDEL and THE RINGED CITY DLC expansions. Winner of 2017 DICE Awards for ‘RPG/Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year’ and the 2016 Golden Joystick Award's ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’, Dark Souls III continues to push the boundaries with the latest chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series from director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness with colossal enemies, expansive environments, and challenging and intense gameplay combat. As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, prepare yourself once more to Embrace The Darkness.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (blood and gore, mild language, partial nudity, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; content download ; 1-6 player online multiplayer (co-op 3) with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 5 GB storage required.
Subjects: Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Dark souls III The fire fades edition (Game); Video games.; Xbox One (Video game console);
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Grunt : the curious science of humans at war / by Roach, Mary.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Second skin: what to wear to war -- Boom box: automotive safety for people who drive on bomb -- Fighting by ear: the conundrum of military noise -- Below the belt: the cruelest shot of all -- It might get weird: a salute to genital transplants -- Carnage under fire: how do combat medics cope? -- Sweating bullets: the war on heat -- Leaky SEALs: diarrhea as a threat to national security -- The maggot paradox: flies on the battlefield, for better and worse -- What doesn't kill you will make you reek: a brief history of stink bombs -- Old chum: how to make and test shark repellent -- That sinking feeling: when things go wrong under the sea -- Up and under: a submarine tries to sleep -- Feedback from the fallen: how the dead help the living stay that way.LSC
Subjects: Military art and science; Military art and science; Military research;
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The legend of Zelda. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared ... and with a certain swordsman among the missing, it's up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom in a brand-new The Legend of Zelda™ story! Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the Tri Rod to create "echoes," which are imitations of things you find in the environment ... then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Create echoes like water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes ... or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat!ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Fantasy violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Amiibo compatible ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Fantasy video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Link (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Legend of Zelda Echoes of wisdom (Game); Adventure and adventurers; Monsters; Magic; Quests (Expeditions);
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Paper Mario. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Join Mario on an epic paper-adventure to collect the Crystal Stars before the X-Nauts do! The nefarious X-Nauts are after the treasure behind the Thousand-Year Door! With a map from Princess Peach, and the help of a few locals, Mario journeys through a colorful world made of paper to find them first. To prevail in this quest, you'll have to level up Mario and his friends, master timing-based attacks and badges to impress the audience on the stage of combat, and make use of all the abilities that come with being cursed ... er, conveniently made of paper ... like folding into a plane to cross big gaps or turning sideways to slip through narrow openings.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild fantasy violence, mild suggestive themes).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Mario, Mario (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Paper Mario The thousand-year door (Game); Doors; Paper;
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Pillars of eternity [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Pillars of Eternity, the ultimate role-playing experience on PC, comes to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Created by and for role-playing fans by Obsidian Entertainment, masters of the RPG genre, Pillars started as a Kickstarter project, where it shattered all funding goals and pulled in more than 75,000 backers. From there, it released to broad critical acclaim, won dozens of awards, and has been a fan favorite on the PC. Now, Paradox Arctic, in partnership with 505 Games, is bringing Pillars' fantastical world, tactical combat, and unforgettable story to fans on a whole new platform. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition includes all previously released additional content from the PC version, including all DLC and expansions in a single package.and controls.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, sexual themes, Strong language, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 18 GB storage required.
Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Pillars of eternity (Game); Adventure and adventurers; Imaginary wars and battles; Computer adventure games;
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The surge [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Explore and fight in a dystopian wasteland overrun by malfunctioning machines and fearsome enemies in this hardcore sci-fi action RPG. As the Earth nears the end of its life, those who remain in the bleak, overpopulated cities must work to survive in an industrial complex plagued by a tech-enhanced workforce. You are a survivor in this world, an ordinary man who wears a powerful, industrial-grade exoskeleton that gives you protection and strength to stay alive. Meld flesh with steel to survive long enough to discover the truth about CREO, your mysterious employer. The Surge features a dynamic limb-targeting system and an original character progression system based on modular upgrades gained through tight, visceral combat.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; remote play enabled (PS Vita system and broadband internet connection required) ; 5.52 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Dystopias; Imaginary wars and battles; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Surge (Game); Video games.;
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Pillars of eternity [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Pillars of Eternity, the ultimate role-playing experience on PC, comes to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Created by and for role-playing fans by Obsidian Entertainment, masters of the RPG genre, Pillars started as a Kickstarter project, where it shattered all funding goals and pulled in more than 75,000 backers. From there, it released to broad critical acclaim, won dozens of awards, and has been a fan favorite on the PC. Now, Paradox Arctic, in partnership with 505 Games, is bringing Pillars' fantastical world, tactical combat, and unforgettable story to fans on a whole new platform. Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition includes all previously released additional content from the PC version, including all DLC and expansions in a single package.and controls.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, sexual themes, Strong language, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Remote play enabled (PS Vita system and broadband internet connection required) ; 18 GB storage required.
Subjects: Playstation 4 (Video game console); Pillars of eternity (Game); Video games.; Computer games.; Adventure and adventurers; Imaginary wars and battles; Computer adventure games;
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