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The secret life of the skunk / by Pringle, Laurence,1935-; Garchinsky, Kate.;
Includes bibliographical references."The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Renowned science author Laurence Pringle provides a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And Kate Garchinsky's stunning illustrations invite readers to get closer than they ever could in reality to these skunks' secret lives."--Goodreads.LSC
Subjects: Skunks;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Don't turn around / by Brooke, Amanda,author.;
The boyfriend is back. And now he's coming for you. Ten years ago, Jen's cousin Meg killed herself after failing to escape an abusive relationship. Now, Meg's ex is back and Jen's domestic abuse helpline has started getting frightening calls from a girl who knows things about Meg -- details that only the dead girl or the man who hurt her could have known. As Jen starts to uncover the past, someone is determined to stop her. Can she save this young woman from Meg's fate? Or is history about to repeat itself?
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Abused women; Hotlines (Counseling); Man-woman relationships; Abusive men; Suicide; Abused women; Helplines;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Penguins of Madagascar. [videorecording] / by DreamWorks Animation.; DreamWorks Home Entertainment (Firm);
A visit from Uncle Nigel -- Snowmageddon -- Antics on ice -- The all-nighter before Xmas.Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, and Private get trapped in a snowstorm, try to escape from the clutches of Officer X, and deal with visits from unexpected family. Even the tempting Gimme Gimme star and what appear to be adorable 'Lunicorns' can't shake the fearless four, or can they? The Penguins have to use their military precision, keen imagination, and the help of some unlikely heroes to deliver order and happiness back to the world which, they realize is the greatest gift of all.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation (enhanced for 16x9 TVs) ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Christmas; Penguins; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Zoo animals; Zoos;
© c2014., DreamWorks Home Entertainment,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The power of pressure : why pressure isn't the problem, it's the solution / by Jensen, Dane,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'The Power of Pressure', Dane Jensen combines insights gathered from his own work with the latest research in biology and neuroscience to help you escape the traps of pressure. Jensen teaches you how to deal with pressure and stress during peak moments and over the long haul, you will also learn how to recognize pressure moments so that you can prepare for when you will likely the feel the heat, and much more! Jensen is an instructor at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. He lives in Toronto, ON. For readers of 'Grit' and 'Mindset'.
Subjects: Stress (Physiology); Stress (Psychology); Stress management.; Success;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The secret history of World War II : spies, code breakers & covert operations / by Kagan, Neil.; Hyslop, Stephen G.(Stephen Garrison),1950-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Setting Europe Ablaze/A War of Nerves -- Artifacts of War: The Global Need for Secrecy -- Deciphering Japan's Secrets/Surprise Attacks in the Pacific -- Artifacts of War: Enter the OSS -- Resisting the Reich/Secret Warriors -- Artifacts of War: Tools for a Dangerous Trade -- Artifacts of War: Escape and Evasion -- Unlocking the Enigma Code/Man Versus Machine -- Artifacts of War: The Reich's Long Reach to America -- Endgame Europe/A Web of Lies and Deception -- Artifacts of War: Black Propaganda, a Secret War of Words -- Zero Hour in the Pacific/Guarding the War's Biggest Secret."From spy missions to code breaking, this richly illustrated account of the covert operations of World War II takes readers behind the battle lines and deep into the undercover war effort that changed the course of history. From the authors who created Eyewitness to World War II and numerous other best-selling illustrated reference books, this is the shocking story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome of one of the world's greatest conflicts--and the destiny of millions of people. National Geographic's landmark book illuminates World War II as never before by taking you inside the secret lives of spies and spy masters; secret agents and secret armies; Enigma machines and code breakers; psychological warfare and black propaganda; secret weapons and secret battle strategies. Seven heavily illustrated narrative chapters reveal the truth behind the lies and deception that shaped the 'secret war'; eight essays showcase hundreds of rare photos and artifacts (many never before seen); more than 50 specially created sidebars tell the stories of spies and secret operations. Renowned historian and top-selling author Stephen Hyslop reveals this little-known side of the war in captivating detail, weaving in extraordinary eyewitness accounts and information only recently declassified. Rare photographs, artifacts, and illuminating graphics enrich this absorbing reference book"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Spies; Cryptography; Espionage; Military intelligence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Allegiant [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Schwentke, Robert,1968-film director.; Woodley, Shailene,actor.; James, Theo,1984-actor.; Daniels, Jeff,1955-actor.; Teller, Miles,actor.; Elgort, Ansel,1994-actor.; Oppenheim, Noah D,screenwriter.; Cooper, Adam(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Collage, Bill,screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Roth, Veronica.Allegiant.Videorecording.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.; Summit Entertainment,production company.; Red Wagon Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Cinematography, Florian Ballhaus ; production designer, Alec Hammond ; editor, Stuart Levy ; music, Joseph Trapanese.Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jeff Daniels, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Zoe Kravitz, Maggie Q, Ray Stevenson.Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format ( aspect ratio) ; Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Dystopian films.; Feature films.; Roth, Veronica.; Identity; Families; Courage; Social classes; Battles;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last kids on Earth and the monster dimension / by Brallier, Max.; Holgate, Douglas.;
"The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get the answers he seeks, he'll need to travel farther than he's ever been. He must go . . . to the monster dimension"--Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Horror fiction.; Apocalyptic fiction.; Monsters; Survival; Voyages and travels;
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Behind Enemy Lines. by Griffiths, Mark,film director.; Gifford, Adam,actor.; Mulkey, Chris,actor.; Gains, Courtney,actor.; Sterling, Maury,actor.; Ian Griffith, Thomas,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Adam Gifford, Chris Mulkey, Courtney Gains, Maury Sterling, Thomas Ian GriffithOriginally produced by MGM in 1997.A story of sacrifice and redemption, BEHIND ENEMY LINES stars Thomas Ian Griffith as Mike Weston, a soldier tasked with retrieving nuclear triggers before they fall into enemy hands. However, the plan goes awry with Mike barely escaping while his fellow soldier, Jones (Chris Mulkey), is captured and taken hostage. After a year at home, Mike learns that Jones is still alive and that the Army plans to rescue him. Action and adventure is ramped up when Mike volunteers to save his friend.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; War films.; Vietnam.; War.; Action films.; Action and adventure films.;
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James and the giant peach / by Dahl, Roald.; Rhind-Tutt, Julian,1968-;
Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach.Executive producer, Patti Pirooz ; music composed by Rusty Bradshaw.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Fantasy fiction.; Audiobooks.; Children's audiobooks.; Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Children's audiobooks.; Boys; Aunts; Magic; Audiobooks.; Boys; Aunts; Magic; Audiobooks.; Aunts.; Boys.; Magic.;
© [2013], Penguin Group USA,
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More better deals / by Lansdale, Joe R.,1951-author.;
In 'More Better Deals' Ed is a used car salesman sent to repossess a Cadillac, which was purchased by Frank and his wife Nancy. Fed up with her deadbeat husband, Nancy suggests to Ed - in the throes of their salacious affair - that they kill Frank and claim the insurance policy. It is an offer that would give Ed a chance to escape his miserable life, but does he have what it takes to see the plan through? Joe R. Lansdale is the winner of a Bram Stoker Award and an Edgar Award. His series 'Hap & Leonard' has been made into a TV series.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Noir fiction.; Insurance fraud; Drive-in theaters;
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