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True raiders : the untold story of the 1909 expedition to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant / by Ricca, Brad,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."True Raiders is The Lost City of Z meets The Da Vinci Code, from critically acclaimed author Brad Ricca. This book tells the untold true story of Monty Parker, a British rogue nobleman who, after being dared to do so by Ava Astor, the so-called "most beautiful woman in the world," headed a secret 1909 expedition to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant. This amazing tale not only inspired the blockbuster film Raiders of the Lost Ark but stands on its own as an incredible story of adventure and mystery, though it has been almost completely forgotten today. In 1908, Monty is approached by a strange Finnish scholar named Valter Juvelius who claims to have discovered a secret code in the Bible that reveals the location of the Ark. Monty assembles a ragtag group of blueblood adventurers, a renowned psychic, and a Franciscan father, to engage in a secret excavation just outside the city walls of Jerusalem. Using recently uncovered records from the original expedition and several newly translated sources, True Raider is the first retelling of this group's adventures- in the space between fact and faith, science and romance"--
Subjects: Morley, Montagu Parker, Earl of, 1878-1962.; Parker Expedition (1909-1911); Ark of the Covenant.; Excavations (Archaeology);
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The lost king [videorecording] / by Coogan, Steve,screenwriter,actor.; Frears, Stephen,film director.; Hawkins, Sally,1976-actor.; Lloyd, Harry,1983-actor.; Pope, Jeff,screenwriter.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Langley, Philippa,1962-King's grave.; BBC Films,presenter.; Creative Scotland (Organization),presenter.; IFC Films,publisher,presenter.; Ingenious Media,presenter.; Pathé Entertainment (Firm),presenter.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
Music by Alexandre Desplat ; director of photography Zac Nicholson.Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd.In the archaeological find of a century, the remains of King Richard III -- presumed scattered over 500 years ago -- were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. The search was spearheaded by amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose passion and unrelenting research were met with skepticism by the academic establishment. Directed by two-time Oscar nominee Stephen Frears (The Queen, "A Very English Scandal") and starring two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Spencer) as Langley, The Lost King is the inspiring true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and took on Britain's most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. A tale of discovery, obsession, and stolen glory (both then and now), The Lost King is a magical adventure illuminated by one woman's awakened sense of purpose.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485; Buckley, Richard (Archaeologist); Langley, Philippa, 1962-; University of Leicester. Archaeological Services; Excavations (Archaeology);
For private home use only.
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The serpent on the crown [sound recording (CD)] / by Peters, Elizabeth,1927-; Rosenblat, Barbara;
Read by Barbara Rosenblat.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories; CD Talking books; Blessing and cursing; British; Egyptologists; Excavations (Archaeology); Peabody, Amelia (Fictitious character); Women archaeologists; Historical fiction; Mystery fiction;
© p2005., Harper Audio,
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Time team. [videorecording] / by Robinson, Tony.; Athena (Firm); Channel Four (Great Britain); Videotext (Firm);
Tony Robinson.For these eight episodes, the team members have selected their favorite digs, ranging from Iron Age, Roman, and Saxon Britain to a World War II crash site in France and a sugar plantation in the Caribbean. Each dig presents a different set of challenges, whether it's zip-lining to an offshore promontory, fighting back jungle growth, interpreting strange findings, or, of course, contending with the ever-present threat of rain. With just three days at each site to complete their excavations, they race against time to reveal Britain's buried history.E.DVD, widescreen and full screen presentations; stereo.
Subjects: Archaeology; Documentary television programs.; Excavations (Archaeology); Excavations (Archaeology); Excavations (Archaeology); Historical television programs.;
© c2012., Athena,
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The curse of the mummy : uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb / by Fleming, Candace.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sands of the Past -- The "City of the Dead" -- Enter Howard Carter -- Ten seasons beneath the Theban sun -- A bird of gold that will bring good luck -- Under cover of darkness -- Early days in the tomb -- And at the Continental-Savoy hotel -- Curses! -- Shrines, sarcophagus, and coffins -- The mummy unwrapped -- Fabulous finds -- Work complete -- Exit Carter -- Space travelers, poison, and murderous mold -- Tutankhamun's place in history."During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.LSC
Subjects: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt; Carter, Howard, 1874-1939; Carnarvon, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Earl of, 1866-1923; Excavations (Archaeology); Blessing and cursing;
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Incredible earthmovers / by Humphrey, Natalie.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Mega Earthmovers -- Bulldozers -- Wheel Loaders -- Dump Trucks -- Scrapers and Graders -- Excavators -- The TLB -- Trenchers -- Belax 7510."Earthmovers are used on construction sites and to build roads every day, but what is an earthmover? Bulldozers, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are just some of the amazing mega machines young readers will discover in this text. With the ability to move, scrape, and flatten dirt, each mega machine has an important dirty job to do, and they do it well! With stunning photographs and informative, approachable text, young readers will learn more about the earthmovers they love"--
Subjects: Earthmoving machinery; Road machinery; Earthwork; Trucks; Bulldozers;
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Oh say can you say di-no-saur? / by Worth, Bonnie.; Haefele, Steve.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index.Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat shows Sally and Dick how dinosaur fossils are excavated, assembled, and displayed in a museum.LSC
Subjects: Dinosaurs;
© c1999., Random House,
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Cool cars and trucks / by Kenney, Sean.;
Here come the cool cars! -- SUV -- Taxi of all sizes -- Too fast -- Load the airplane -- Strong builders and heavy haulers -- Pocket-sized crazy cars -- Rush to the rescue! -- Wide load -- Make your own truck -- Moving day -- Around your neighborhood -- Tune it up -- Flatten it down -- Build it BIG! -- About Sean.Directions on how to build an SUV, an excavator, truck, race car, and more, also shows you how to create scenes such as a construction site.Sean Kenney, a LEGO Certified Professional.
Subjects: Children's nonfiction.; Literature.; Juvenile works.; Literature.; Automobiles; Trucks; LEGO toys; Automobiles; Trucks; LEGO toys.; Automobiles; LEGO toys.; Trucks; LEGO toys.; Trucks; Automobiles;
© 2009., Henry Holt and Co.,
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The digger and the flower / by Kuefler, Joseph,author,illustrator.; Holbrook, Jef,narrator.;
3-84-8.P-3From the acclaimed author/artist of Beyond the Pond and Rulers of the Playground comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed. Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push. But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city, forever. "This story contains bold graphic illustrations and a wonderful message about the environment," proclaims Brightly.com in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018."
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Readers (Publications); Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Excavating machinery; Flowers; Picture books for children.; Excavating machinery; Flowers; Picture books.; JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship.; JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation.; VOX books.;
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Diablo Mesa / by Preston, Douglas J.,author.; Child, Lincoln,author.;
Responding to the promise of a hefty donation from an eccentric billionaire with space travel ambitions, the Santa Fe Archaeological Institute excavates the site of the 1947 Roswell incident and immediately uncovers two unknown murder victims.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Archaeologists; Murder; Roswell Incident, Roswell, N.M., 1947; Unidentified flying objects;
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