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Orbital / by Harvey, Samantha,author.;

"A singular new novel from Betty Trask Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, Orbital is an eloquent meditation on space and life on our planet through the eyes of six astronauts circling the earth in twenty-four hours. A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots a day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space -- not toward the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts -- from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan -- have left their lives behind to travel at warp speed as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet. Their experiences of sixteen sunrises and sunsets and the bright, blinking constellations of the galaxy are at once breathtakingly awesome and surprisingly intimate. So are the marks of civilization far below, encrusted on the planet on which we live. Profound, contemplative, and gorgeous, Orbital is a gift -- a moving elegy to our humanity, environment, and planet"--

Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Astronauts; Humanity; Satellites;

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The officer and the spy / by Ashcroft, Jenny,1980-author.; container of (work):Ashcroft, Jenny,1980-Echoes of love.;

Under the Cretan sun, in the summer of 1936, two young people fall in love. Eleni has been coming to Crete her entire life, swapping her English home for cherished sun-baked summers with her grandfather in his idyllic shoreside villa. When she arrives in 1936, she believes the long, hot weeks ahead will be no different to so many that have gone before. But someone else is visiting the island that year too: a young German man called Otto. And so begins a summer of innocence lost, and love discovered; one that is finite, but not the end. When, in 1941, the island falls to a Nazi invasion, Eleni and Otto meet there once more. But this time Eleni has returned to fight for her home, and Otto to occupy it. They are enemies, and their love is not only treacherous, but also dangerous. But will it destroy them, or prove strong enough to overcome the ravages of war? An epic tale of secrets, love, loyalty, family and how far you'd go to keep those you love safe, The Echoes of Love is an exquisite and deeply moving love letter to Crete - one that will move every reader to tears.

Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Nazis; World War, 1939-1945;

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Thrawn ascendancy. by Zahn, Timothy,author.;

"The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. For thousands of years The Chiss Ascendancy has been an island of calm, a center of power, and a beacon of integrity. Led by the Nine Ruling Families, their leadership stands as a bulwark of stability against the Chaos of the Unknown Regions. But that stability has been eroded by a cunning foe that winnows away trust and loyalty in equal measure. Bonds of fidelity have given way to lines of division among the families. Despite the efforts of the Expansionary Defense Fleet, the Ascendancy slips closer and closer toward civil war. The Chiss are no strangers to war. Their mythic status in the Chaos was earned through conflict and terrible deeds, some long buried. Until now. To ensure the Ascendancy's future, Thrawn will delve deep into its past, uncovering the dark secrets surrounding the ascension of the First Ruling Family. But the truth of a family's legacy is only as strong as the legend that supports it. Even if that legend turns out to be a lie. To secure the salvation of the Ascendancy, is Thrawn willing to sacrifice everything? Including the only home he has ever known?"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Science fiction.; Extraterrestrial beings; Life on other planets; Soldiers; Space warfare;

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Breaking [videorecording] / by Al-Rashid, Salman,film producer.; Beharie, Nicole,actor.; Boyega, John,actor.; Britton, Connie,actor.; Burton, Kate,actor.; Corbin, Abi Damaris,film director,screenwriter.; Derringer, Robb,actor.; Donovan, Jeffrey,actor.; Fargo, Mackenzie,film producer.; Frohman, Sam,film producer.; Giovinazzo, Carmine,1973-actor.; Kwei-Armah, Kwame,screenwriter.; Levinson, Ashley,film producer.; Leyva, Selenis,1972-actor.; Neal, Elise,1970-actor.; Turen, Kevin,1979-film producer.; Washington, Olivia,actor.; Williams, Michael Kenneth,actor.; Bleecker Street (Firm),presenter.; Decal (Firm),publisher.; EPIC Magazine (Firm),production company.; Little Lamb (Firm),production company.; Salmira Productions,presenter,production company.; UpperRoom Productions,production company.;

Director of photography, Doug Emmett ; editor, Chris Witt ; music by Michael Abels.John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Olivia Washington, Selenis Leyva, Kate Burton, Connie Britton, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kenneth Williams, Elise Neal, Carmine Giovinazzo, Robb Derringer.A Marine war veteran faces mental and emotional challenges when he tries to reintegrate back into civilian life.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violent content, and strong language.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Crime films.; Feature films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; African American veterans; Bank robberies; Hostage negotiations; Veteran reintegration; Veterans;

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Avengers. [videorecording] / by Downey, Robert,Jr.,1965-actor.; Elfman, Danny.; Hemsworth, Chris,actor.; Jackson, Samuel L.; Johansson, Scarlett,1984-actor.; Kirby, Jack.; Lee, Stan,1922-; Ruffalo, Mark,actor.; Tyler, Brian.; Whedon, Joss,1964-director,screenwriter.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Cinematography, Ben Davis ; production designer, Charles Wood ; editors, Jeffrey Ford, Lisa Lassek ; music, Brian Tyler, Danny Elfman.Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson.When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1, widescreen 2.40:1.

Subjects: Action and adventure films.; America, Captain (Fictitious character); Avengers (Fictitious characters); Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Fury, Nick (Fictitious character); Good and evil; Incredible Hulk (Fictitious character); Iron Man (Fictitious character); Superhero films.; Superheroes; Thor (Norse deity);

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A song to drown rivers / by Liang, Ann,author.;

"Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue--convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king's advisors while the king himself shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall-and if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down."--

Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Deception; Kings and rulers; Man-woman relationships; Seduction; Women spies;

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The last ship. [videorecording] / by Baldwin, Adam,1962-actor.; Dane, Eric,1972-actor.; Regan, Bridget,1982-actor.; Van Winkle, Travis,actor.; Neitling, Marissa,actor.; television adaptation of (work) :Brinkley, William,1917-1993.Last ship.; Turner Network Television,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;

Eric Dane, Bridget Regan, Adam Baldwin, Travis van Winkle, Marissa Neitling.Following the epic second-season cliffhanger, the highly anticipated third season finds the crew of the USS Nathan James shifting their attention to Asia after President Michener hears rumblings that the Chinese leader, President Peng, has been hoarding the "Scott cure" instead of distributing it to the people in the region.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Television programs.; United States. Navy; Destroyers (Warships); Epidemics; Viruses;

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Husbands & lovers : a novel / by Williams, Beatriz,author.;

"Connecticut, 2022. Mallory Dunne has spent her life trying to be a good mother to her son, Sam. Raising him alone is hard, even with the help of her sister. Two years ago, Sam ingested a toxic mushroom and fell into a coma. Now recovered, he needs a new kidney to live a normal life, forcing Mallory to track down his father in the hope that they're a match. Her journey to find him again transports her back to the summer they spent on the paradise of Winthrop Island - a time of music, porch cocktails, young love, and the site of a terrible event that drove Mallory from his arms. Cairo, 1951. Hannah Ainsworth cannot escape the war that destroyed her life, her first love - and her hope for a brighter future. A Hungarian émigré married to a hapless British man working for the Foreign Office, Hannah is thrown into the parched but bustling desert landscape of Egypt, now convulsing with revolution. Looking for passion, she begins a dangerous affair with an enigmatic hotel manager who shows her the majesty of the pyramids and his nation. But their newfound romance has perilous consequences, and Hannah must decide how much she's willing to risk for the pursuit of love. Mallory's moving journey to protect her son intertwines with Hannah's explosive affair in surprising, illuminating ways. Husbands & Lovers is the epic story of two fierce women united by an heirloom, passed down to Mallory by her own mother - a cobra bracelet with a mysterious provenance, studded with gems and secrets"--

Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Heirlooms; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Women;

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Flesh / by Szalay, David,author.;

"From Booker Prize-shortlisted author David Szalay, a stunning and visceral portrait of a life--full of attraction, desire, strength, fragility, and hurt. István grows up alone with his mother in a small town in Hungary. He is hard to know, uncommunicative and defined, mostly, by what happens to him. He seems to go along with whatever comes his way, and a lot does come his way, some of it in unmanageable doses: sex, prison, the army, some lowly jobs that take him from Hungary to London. It's here that a chance encounter changes his course completely. Leaving his modest beginnings behind, he suddenly finds himself among the super-rich. But just as he is slowly feeling comfortable in this new environment, the precarious edifice starts crumbling beneath him, until finally it comes crashing down altogether. In Flesh, Szalay has conjured a character who is unknowable and blunt, yet fully realized and somehow incredibly loveable. This is a story of a life, about a body in the world, and an epic tale of one man's unpredictable rise and inevitable downfall."--

Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Fate and fatalism; Interpersonal relations; Young men;

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Who gets the dog? [videorecording] / by Batinkoff, Randall,1968-actor.; Botko, Huck,film director.; Brack, Suzy,actor.; Kwanten, Ryan,1976-actor.; Silverstone, Alicia,actor.; Videoville Showtime,publisher.;

Alicia Silverstone, Ryan Kwanten, Randall Batinkoff, Suzy Brack, Michele Sweeney Abrams.After six years of marriage, successful physician Olive and her struggling ice hockey hubby Clay decide to call it quits. And although the split is amicable, they both want custody of their beloved dog Wesley. Facing a court-ordered 60-day review to determine who'll get custody, Olive and Clay each try their doggone best to win over the judge, and the pooch. But no matter who wins, everyone will lose; unless man's best friend can somehow reunite the couple in this fun, charming story.MPAA rating: PG; for language including a brief drug reference.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Romantic comedy films.; Divorce; Dogs; Husband and wife;

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