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The Berlin apartment / by Turnbull, Bryn,author.;
Berlin 1961: When Uli Neumann proposes to Lise Bauer, she has every reason to accept. He offers her love, respect, and a life beyond the strict bounds of the East German society in which she was raised -- which she longs to leave more than anything. But only two short days after their engagement, Lise and Uli are torn violently apart when barbed wire is rolled across Berlin, splitting the city into two hostile halves: capitalist West Berlin, an island of western influence isolated far beyond the Iron Curtain; and the socialist East, a country determined to control its citizens by any means necessary. Soon, Uli and his friends in West Berlin hatch a plan to get Lise and her unborn child out of East Germany, but as distance and suspicion bleed into their lives and as weeks turn to months, how long can true love survive in the divided city?
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989; Cold War; Man-woman relationships; Separation (Psychology);
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River east, river west : a novel / by Rey Lescure, Aube,author.;
"Shanghai, 2007: Fourteen-year-old Alva has always longed for more. Raised by her American expat mother, she's never known her Chinese father, and is certain a better life awaits them in America. But when her mother announces her engagement to their wealthy Chinese landlord, Lu Fang, Alva's hopes are dashed, and so she plots for the next best thing: the American School in Shanghai. Upon admission, though, Alva is surprised to discover an institution run by an exclusive community of expats and the ever-wilder thrills of a city where foreigners can ostensibly act as they please. 1985: In the seaside city of Qingdao, Lu Fang is a young, married man and a lowly clerk in a shipping yard. Though he once dreamed of a bright future, he is one of many casualties in his country's harsh political reforms. So when China opens its doors to the first wave of foreigners in decades, Lu Fang's world is split wide open after he meets an American woman who makes him confront difficult questions about his current status in life, and how much will ever be enough. In a stunning reversal of the east-to-west immigrant narrative and set against China's political history and economic rise, River East, River West is an intimate family drama and a sharp social novel. Alternating between Alva and Lu Fang's points of view, this is a profoundly moving exploration of race and class, cultural identity and belonging, and the often-false promise of the American Dream."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Americans; Racially mixed teenagers;
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A fire endless : a novel / by Ross, Rebecca(Rebecca J.),author.;
East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself and its residents in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everyone and everything in his path off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over all. In the West, Adaira struggles to adjust to the more brutal, bitter ways of life among the Breccans. Striving to find her place in the clan, she swiftly realizes that it just might be the last role she desires to hold. And while magic blooms effortlessly for the Breccans in the west, the spirits continue to suffer beneath Bane's harsh power, felt in every gust of wind. In the East, Jack is adrift without Adaira until he sings to the ember-weak fire spirits, acquiring a dangerous mission he never expected. One that is destined to lead him westward. Likewise, Torin and Sidra are consumed by a new mystery as sickness spreads first amongst the crops, and then to the people of the Tamerlaine clan. While Sidra desperately searches for a cure, Torin dares to strike a bargain with the spirits--a precarious folly anytime, but especially now as the days grow darker. With the island falling further out of balance, humans and spirits alike will need to join together to face Bane, and Jack's gift with the harp will be called upon once more. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a terrible price, and the sacrifice required this time may be more than Jack, Adaira, Torin, and Sidra can bear to pay.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Clans; Girls; Imaginary places; Musicians; Partnership; Secrecy; Spirits;
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Couples retreat [videorecording] / by Akerman, Malin,1978-; Bateman, Jason.; Bell, Kristen,1980-; Billingsley, Peter.; Davis, Kristin,1966-; Favreau, Jon.; Fox, Dana.; Hawk, Kali.; Love, Faizon.; Rahman, A. R.; Reno, Jean,1948-; Stuber, Scott.; Vaughn, Vince.; Relativity Media.; Stuber Productions (Firm); Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Wild West Picture Show Productions.;
Director of photography, Eric Edwards ; editor, Dan Lebental ; music, A.R. Rahman.Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno.Following failed attempts to conceive, Jason and Cynthia are contemplating divorce. In an effort to save their marriage, they book a vacation to a couples therapy retreat, called Eden. To save money they encourage their friends to join them, claiming that their friends can enjoy the party activities and not take part in the therapy. Reluctantly their friends, Dave and Ronnie, Joey and Lucy, and recently divorced Shane and his girlfriend Trudy agree. Upon their arrival to Eden they are sent to the west side of the island, but Joey learns that the east side of the island hosts a singles resort. After their first therapy session all four couples learn they have problems with their relationships. Later, Shane runs into his ex-wife, who admits she still loves him.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Adultery; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Marriage counseling; Married people; Romantic comedy films.; Vacations; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
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Couples retreat by Akerman, Malin,1978-; Bateman, Jason.; Bell, Kristen,1980-; Billingsley, Peter.; Davis, Kristin,1966-; Favreau, Jon.; Fox, Dana.; Hawk, Kali.; Love, Faizon.; Rahman, A. R.; Reno, Jean,1948-; Stuber, Scott.; Vaughn, Vince.; Relativity Media.; Stuber Productions (Firm); Universal Pictures (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Wild West Picture Show Productions.;
Director of photography, Eric Edwards ; editor, Dan Lebental ; music, A.R. Rahman.Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kristin Davis, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno.Following failed attempts to conceive, Jason and Cynthia are contemplating divorce. In an effort to save their marriage, they book a vacation to a couples therapy retreat, called Eden. To save money they encourage their friends to join them, claiming that their friends can enjoy the party activities and not take part in the therapy. Reluctantly their friends, Dave and Ronnie, Joey and Lucy, and recently divorced Shane and his girlfriend Trudy agree. Upon their arrival to Eden they are sent to the west side of the island, but Joey learns that the east side of the island hosts a singles resort. After their first therapy session all four couples learn they have problems with their relationships. Later, Shane runs into his ex-wife, who admits she still loves him.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Adultery; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Marriage counseling; Married people; Romantic comedy films.; Vacations; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2010., Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
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Dark frontier / by Harffy, Matthew,author.;
"A man can flee from everything but his own nature. 1890. Lieutenant Gabriel Stokes of the British Army left behind the horrors of war in Afghanistan for a role in the Metropolitan Police. Though he rose quickly through the ranks, the squalid violence of London's East End proved just as dark and oppressive as the battlefield. With his life falling apart, and longing for peace and meaning, Gabriel leaves the grime of London behind and heads for the wilderness and wide-open spaces of the American West. He soon realises that the wilds of Oregon are far from the idyll he has yearned for. The Blue Mountains may be beautiful, but with the frontier a complex patchwork of feuds and felonies, and ranchers as vicious as any back-alley cut-throat in London, Gabriel finds himself unable to escape his past and the demons that drive him. Can he find a place for himself on the far edge of the New World?"--
Subjects: Western fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal conflict; Life change events; Police; Ranchers; Self-actualization (Psychology); Veterans;
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Rise of the rōnin [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Japan, 1863. After three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate's oppressive rule, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation's borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands. Shape a dynamic story - As a masterless warrior - a Ronin, your destiny is your own. See the story unfold in different ways depending on the choices you make and the characters you ally with along the way. Face critical mission decisions - like whether to assassinate or protect key figures, and shape the course of history through a rich multi-choice system. Engage in deep accessible combat - From the veteran developers of Nioh and Ninja Gaiden - Rise of the Ronin offers deeply engaging yet accessible combat, with layers of complexity suitable for any playstyle. Face your foes with a selection of close-quarters weaponry or engage from afar with authentic period firearms. Explore a historically-inspired world - The "Bakumatsu" period heralds the end of the Shogunate as a new era begins and East and West collide. Experience this cultural revolution across an open world where you'll meet the key figures who'll shape the course of history, and the ordinary citizens seeking a guiding light in the darkness.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Violence, blood and gore, language).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 5 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K ; in game surround sound ; 2-3 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 96 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Vibration function & trigger effect supported.
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854); Playstation 5 (Video game console); Rise of the rōnin (Game); Rōnin; Combat; Video games.;
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Goddess crown / by Lapite, Shade,author.;
"Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king's court in the West--a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla."--Ages 13-17.Grades 8-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Courts and courtiers; Goddesses; Interpersonal relations; Kings and rulers; Patriarchy; Courts and courtiers; Goddesses; Interpersonal relations; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Patriarchy;
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Foreign fruit : a personal history of the orange / by Goh, Katie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."What begins as curiosity about the origins of the orange soon becomes a far-reaching odyssey of citrus for Katie Goh. Goh follows the complicated history of the orange from east to west and west to east, from a luxury item of European kings and Chinese emperors to a modest fruit people take for granted. This investigation parallels Goh's powerful search into her own heritage. Growing up queer in a Chinese-Malaysian-Irish household in the north of Ireland, Goh felt herself at odds with the culture and politics around her. As a teenager, Goh visits her ancestral home in Longyan, China, with her family to better understand her roots, but doesn't find the easy, digestible answers she hoped for. In her midtwenties, when her grandmother falls ill, Goh ventures again to the land of her ancestors, this time to Malaysia, where more questions of self and belonging are raised. In her travels and reflections, she navigates histories that she wants to understand, but has never truly felt a part of. Like the story of the orange, Goh finds that easy and extractable explanations -- even about a seemingly simple fruit -- are impossible. The story that unfolds is Goh's incredible endeavor to flesh out these contradictions, to unpeel the layers of personhood; a reflection on identity through the cipher of the orange. Along the way, the orange becomes so much more than just a fruit -- it emerges as a symbol, a metaphor, and a guide. Foreign Fruit: A Personal History of the Orange is a searching, wide-ranging, seamless weaving of storytelling with research and a meditative, deeply moving encounter with the orange and the self"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Goh family.; Goh, Katie; Goh, Katie; Chinese; Citrus fruits; Citrus fruits; Fruit-culture; Oranges; Sexual minorities; Women authors;
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Ghosts of war / by Taylor, Brad,1965-author.;
"World War is on the horizon in New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor's tenth heart-pounding Pike Logan thriller. The Taskforce has stopped countless terrorist threats across the globe, operating outside of US law to prevent the death of innocents. But now, along the fault lines of the old Iron Curtain, the danger is far greater than a single attack. With Russia expanding its influence from Syria to the Baltic States, the Taskforce is placed on stand-down because of the actions of one rogue operator. Meanwhile, Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill travel to Poland, hired to verify artifacts hidden for decades in a fabled Nazi gold train, only to find themselves caught amid growing tensions between East and West. A Russian incursion into Belarus under the facade of self-defense is trumped by a horrific attack against the United States, driving NATO to mobilize even as it tries to determine who is behind the strike. On the brink of war, Pike and Jennifer discover that there is a separate agenda in play, one determined to force a showdown between NATO and Russia. With time running out, and America demanding vengeance, Pike and Jennifer race to unravel the mystery before a point of no return is reached. Unbeknownst to them, there is another attack on the way. One that will guarantee World War III"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Special operations (Military science); Terrorism;
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