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Forever Young. by Miner, Steve,film director.; Marshall Grant, David,actor.; Wood, Elijah,actor.; Wendt, George,actor.; Glasser, Isabel,actor.; Lee Curtis, Jamie,actor.; Morton, Joe,actor.; Gibson, Mel,actor.; Surovy, Nicolas,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Marshall Grant, Elijah Wood, George Wendt, Isabel Glasser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joe Morton, Mel Gibson, Nicolas SurovyOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 1992.Mel Gibson and Jamie Lee Curtis star in this romance of a daredevil test pilot who has everything but loses the woman he loves—only to discover that true love never dies, and the things that matter remain FOREVER YOUNG. In 1939 Army Air Corps test pilot Daniel McCormick (Gibson) has a perfect job and a woman he loves. But a tragedy suddenly strikes his love, and Daniel's future is snatched away in an instant. Grief-stricken, Daniel volunteers for a top-secret cryogenics experiment—which accidentally puts him into frozen slumber for more than 50 years. He awakens in 1992, lost and alone. But through friendship with a fatherless young boy (Elijah Wood) and the boy's mother (Lee Curtis), Daniel discovers that time waits for no man, but true love waits forever.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Science fiction.; Motion pictures.; Romance.;
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Ultimate Spider-Man. [graphic novel] / by Hickman, Jonathan,author.; Checchetto, Marco,illustrator.; Messina,illustrator.; Petit, Cory,letterer.; Wilson, Matthew,1981-colourist.;
"Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) unite to bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, at the dawn of the reimagined Ultimate Universe! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero ... step forward, Peter Parker! But this is an older, wiser web-slinger -- one who balances his costumed duties with his responsibilities as a husband and a father. That's right, Peter and Mary Jane are married with kids! The stakes have never been higher -- and as Spider-Man faces his first super villain, J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who is really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! Plus, New York City welcomes its newest hero ... the Green Goblin!"--T.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Heroes; Superheroes; Supervillains;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Close your eyes and count to 10 / by Unger, Lisa,1970-author.;
Charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer Maverick Dillan invites you to the ultimate game of hide-and-seek. But as the players gather on Falcao Island, the event quickly spirals into a chilling test of survival. A storm rages as a deadly threat stalks the contestants, turning the challenge into something far more sinister than the social media stunt it was intended to be. Enter Adele, a single mother with a fierce determination to protect her children at all costs. When she begins the game, she unwittingly enters a twisted web of deception and intrigue. Can she maneuver through the treacherous storm and the relentless competition and get home to her family? In a ruthless battle for survival where the stakes are higher than ever, the blurry line between the virtual and the real proves that the only person we can trust is ourselves.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Contests; Deception; Islands; Murder; Single mothers; Storms; Survival;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Journey of the pharaohs : a novel from the NUMA files / by Cussler, Clive,author.; Brown, Graham,1969-author.;
"In 1074 B.C., vast treasures disappear from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. In 1927, a daredevil American aviator vanishes on an attempted transcontinental flight. And in the present day, a fishing trawler--along with its mysterious cargo--sinks off the coast of Scotland. How are these three mysterious events connected? And, more importantly, what do they mean for Kurt Austin and his NUMA team? As they search for answers, the NUMA squad join the agents of the British MI5 to take on a wide-reaching international conspiracy. Their common enemy is the Bloodstone Group, a conglomerate of arms dealers and thieves attempting to steal ancient relics on both sides of the Atlantic. Kurt and his team soon find themselves wrapped up in a treacherous treasure hunt as they race to find the lost Egyptian riches ... before they fall into the wrong hands"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Austin, Kurt (Fictitious character); National Underwater and Marine Agency; Marine scientists; Arms dealers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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To wed an heiress / by Ranney, Karen.;
Rebellion drove Mercy Rutherford to Scotland to escape the possessive grip of her fianceé. But it's fate that lands her in the crumbling highlands castle of Lennox Caitheart. A dreamer with visions of inventing airships, he's most certainly mad. Handsome beyond words, he's also causing an irresistible flutter in her stomach beyond reason. When Gregory arrives to see their arranged marriage to its bitter end, Mercy desperately turns to Ross with an offer of her fortune--and her hand in marriage. The Earl of Morton has a reputation for being a daredevil eccentric, but even he is hesitant to engage in such a rash proposition--no matter how utterly beguiled he is by the wildly independent American heiress. And yet, with so much at stake, how can he possibly say no? But when their unconventional union grows into a passionate and inseparable love, more than Gregory's obsession threatens them. Now, Lennox and Mercy will have to risk more than their hearts to save it.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Americans; Nobility; Inventors; Marriage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Charlie method / by Kennedy, Elle,author.;
"College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives-and she's nailing both of them ... At night, she's Charlie: a risk-taking daredevil looking for fun who finds herself chatting on a dating app with two anonymous hotties. Will Larsen may seem like the breezy boy next door, but his Congressman father is a constant thorn in his side. After a scandal hits another Division 1 hockey program, Will's dad is determined to distance his son from it, hiring a journalist to prove how squeaky-clean Will and his team are. Which means the last thing Will wants is for anyone to find out he and his best friend Beckett Dunne ... sometimes share girls in the bedroom. When Charlie finally meets them in person and realizes she's been chatting with two gorgeous Briar U hockey players, things get steamy-fast. But all their messy secrets are piling up, and real life soon threatens to shatter the fantasy"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Campus fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Sports fiction.; Novels.; College athletes; College students; Hockey players; Hockey teams; Interpersonal attraction; Man-woman relationships; Triangles (Interpersonal relations);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Hang the moon : a novel / by Walls, Jeannette,author.;
"Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small town, the charismatic Duke Kincaid. Born at the turn of the 20th century into a life of comfort and privilege, Sallie remembers little about her mother who died in a violent argument with the Duke. By the time she is just eight years old, the Duke has remarried and had a son, Eddie. While Sallie is her father's daughter, sharp-witted and resourceful, Eddie is his mother's son, timid and cerebral. When Sallie tries to teach young Eddie to be more like their father, her daredevil coaching leads to an accident, and Sallie is cast out. Nine years later, she returns, determined to reclaim her place in the family. That's a lot more complicated than Sallie expected, and she enters a world of conflict and lawlessness. Sallie confronts the secrets and scandals that hide in the shadows of the Big House, navigates the factions in the family and town, and finally comes into her own as a bold, sometimes reckless bootlegger"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Alcohol trafficking; Estranged families; Family secrets; Fathers and daughters; Prohibition; Young women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Hang the moon [sound recording] : a novel / by Walls, Jeannette,author,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author."Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small town, the charismatic Duke Kincaid. Born at the turn of the 20th century into a life of comfort and privilege, Sallie remembers little about her mother who died in a violent argument with the Duke. By the time she is just eight years old, the Duke has remarried and had a son, Eddie. While Sallie is her father's daughter, sharp-witted and resourceful, Eddie is his mother's son, timid and cerebral. When Sallie tries to teach young Eddie to be more like their father, her daredevil coaching leads to an accident, and Sallie is cast out. Nine years later, she returns, determined to reclaim her place in the family. That's a lot more complicated than Sallie expected, and she enters a world of conflict and lawlessness. Sallie confronts the secrets and scandals that hide in the shadows of the Big House, navigates the factions in the family and town, and finally comes into her own as a bold, sometimes reckless bootlegger"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Alcohol trafficking; Estranged families; Family secrets; Fathers and daughters; Prohibition; Young women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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An island Christmas : a novel / by Thayer, Nancy,1943-;
"In this enchanting holiday novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer, family and friends gather on Nantucket for a gorgeous winter wedding with plenty of merry surprises in store. As Christmas draws near, Felicia returns to her family's home on the island to marry her adventurous, rugged boyfriend, Archie. Every detail is picture-perfect for a dream wedding: the snow-dusted streets, twinkling lights in the windows, a gorgeous red and white satin dress. Except a lavish ceremony is not Felicia's dream at all; it's what her mother, Jilly, wants. Jilly's also worried that her daughter's life with daredevil Archie will be all hiking and skydiving. Wondering if their handsome neighbor Steven Hardy might be a more suitable son-in-law, Jilly embarks on a secret matchmaking campaign for Felicia and the dashing stockbroker. As the big day approaches and Jilly's older daughter, Lauren, appears with rambunctious kids in tow, tensions in the household are high. With the family careening toward a Yuletide wedding disaster, an unexpected twist in Nancy Thayer's heartwarming tale reminds everyone about the true meaning of the season."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Christmas stories.; Families; Mothers and daughters; Weddings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Whirlwind / by Dailey, Janet,author.;
"At the Alamo Canyon Ranch, set amid the desert foothills of Southern Arizona, the Champion women carry on the family legacy of breeding bucking bulls for the rodeo. In a world where bloodline is everything, love is the only risk worth taking ... Everyone's talking about Whirlwind at this year's Professional Bull Rider's Competition. But the promising young bull is the last thing on Shane Tully's mind once he lays eyes on the lady responsible for bringing Whirlwind to the arena. Beautiful, smart, and sexy as hell, Lexie Champion has this rodeo man hungry for more than the thrill of his next competition. But the daughter of bull rancher Bert Champion wants nothing to do with a daredevil, despite the powerful attraction between them ... After losing her beloved brother to a bull riding accident, Lexie is no stranger to the dangers of rodeo life. Which is why resisting Shane's rugged allure should have been easy. But nothing is simple about her reaction to the handsome cowboy, from their first kiss, to the terrifying moment Lexie watches Shane go down in the ring. Faced with a devastating decision, will Lexie make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of love?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Women ranchers; Cowboys; Man-woman relationships; Ranches; Family-owned business enterprises; Rodeos; Bulls;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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