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Antoinette's sister / by Giovinazzo, Diana,author.;

"Austria 1767: Maria Carolina Charlotte--ninth daughter and sixteenth child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria--knows her position as a Hapsburg archduchess will inevitably force her to leave her home, her family, and her beloved country. But not yet. The Hapsburg family is celebrating a great triumph: Charlotte's older sister, Josepha, has been promised to King Ferdinand IV of Naples, and will soon take her place as queen. Before Josepha can journey to her new home, however, tragedy strikes: after visiting the family crypt, Josepha contracts smallpox and dies. Shocked, Charlotte is forced to face an unthinkable new reality: she must now marry Ferdinand in her sister's stead. Bereft and alone, Charlotte finds that her new life in Naples is more complicated than she could ever have imagined. Ferdinand is weak and feckless, and a disastrous wedding night plunges her into despair. Her husband's regent, Tenucci, is a controlling and power-hungry man who has pushed the country to the brink of ruin. Overwhelmed, she asks her brother Leopold, now the Holy Roman Emperor, to send help--which he does in the form of John Acton, a handsome military man twenty years Charlotte's senior who is tasked to take over the Navy. Now, Charlotte must gather the strength to do what her mother did before her: take control of a country. In a time of political uprisings, royal executions, and the increasingly desperate crisis her favorite sister, Queen Marie Antoinette, is facing in France, how is a young monarch to keep hold of everything--and everyone--she loves? Find out in this sweeping, luxurious tale of family, court intrigue, and power"--

Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Maria Carolina, Queen, consort of Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1752-1814;

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Time anxiety : the illusion of urgency and a better way to live / by Guillebeau, Chris,author.;

A powerful antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing -- from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup. In a world obsessed with squeezing the most out of every moment, the fear of falling behind can trap us in a paralyzing stress cycle. Incomplete to-do lists, unanswered emails, and unmet life goals haunt our thoughts, leaving us overstimulated and exhausted. In Time Anxiety, Chris Guillebeau reveals that this pervasive sense of time scarcity stems not from a lack of hours in the day but from unrealistic expectations and misaligned priorities. Weaving together eye-opening research on time perception, executive functioning challenges, and the psychological roots of avoidance, he offers a bold path for redefining our relationship with the clock. Time Anxiety is a call to wake up from the trance of busyness and reclaim our most precious resource. By breaking the habits of overstressing, overdoing, and underliving, we can start savouring our limited time on earth.

Subjects: Self-help publications.; Anxiety.; Time management.; Time;

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The guest cottage / by Foster, Lori,1958-author.;

"Marlow Heddings is starting over. She's carried the outrage of her husband Dylan's affair with a younger woman -and the expectations of his family's powerful Chicago holdings company -long enough. Now, after another devastating twist of fate, she's unapologetically moving on. Arriving in tiny Bramble, Kentucky, Marlow revels in her freedom, swapping her executive suits for sundresses ... and scouting places to open her dream boutique. Best of all is her new residence, an adorable cottage with gorgeous lake views -and a breathtaking landlord, former Marine Cort Easton. Soon they're sharing dockside morning coffee and nighttime firefly gazing. Marlow's new life feels like a dream. Then Pixie Nolan arrives on her doorstep. With a shocking secret. To Marlow's astonishment, Dylan's "other woman" is a desperate girl of nineteen, destitute, exhausted, and disowned by her family. Defying her manipulative in-laws' demands, and surprising even herself, Marlow vows to lay down roots in Bramble and help Pixie get on her feet. Then they'll part ways. But empathy has a way of forging bonds. As Marlow grows close to the hard-working, devoted young woman, she becomes something of a big sister to Pixie. Now, with each sunrise, Marlow awakens to the life she was truly meant to live, one filled with deepening connections, supportive friendship ... and even a second chance at love."--

Subjects: Romance fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Adultery; Female friendship; Life change events; Man-woman relationships; Self-realization in women;

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Facebook : the inside story / by Levy, Steven,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."In his sophomore year of college, Mark Zuckerberg created a simple website to serve as a campus social network. The site caught on like wildfire, and soon students nationwide were on Facebook. Today, Facebook is nearly unrecognizable from Zuckerberg's first, modest iteration. It has grown into a tech giant, the largest social media platform and one of the most gargantuan companies in the world, with a valuation of more than $576 billion and almost 3 billion users. There is no denying the power and omnipresence of Facebook in American daily life. And in light of recent controversies surrounding election-influencing 'fake news' accounts, the handling of its users' personal data, and growing discontent with the actions of its founder and CEO, never has the company been more central to the national conversation. Based on years of exclusive reporting and interviews with Facebook's key executives and employees, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Steven Levy's sweeping narrative digs deep into the whole story of the company that has changed the world and reaped the consequences"--

Subjects: Facebook (Firm); Facebook (Electronic resource);

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Qi gong. [videorecording] / by Holden, Lee,1969-film producer,host.; Cox, Benjamin(Producer),film producer.; Villegas, Todd,film director.; Holden Qigong (Firm),production company.; YMAA Publication Center,film distributor,production company.;

Instructor, Lee Holden.Qi Gong is called the "art of effortless power." It has been practiced for over 4,000 years in China to activate healing energy in the body. As your "Qi" or "life-force energy" releases and flows freely through your body, you'll feel a natural sense of calm and peace. This routine activates your body's natural healing abilities, clears stress and tension, strengthens the lower legs, and uses slow, graceful flows to create deep relaxation all from a seated position. In the Qi Gong: The Seated Workout, Master Teacher Lee Holden guides you through an energizing seated Qi Gong routine. You can do this while lying in a hospital bed healing from surgery, seated in a wheelchair, or in any chair at work or home. Learn: How to awaken your Qi (life-force energy) using easy-to-follow, effortless movements you can do while seated or lying down. To release tension, tightness, and pent-up stress throughout your entire body, so you have more energy and heal faster. Easy exercises you can do while seated to help strengthen and stretch your body.E.DVD; NTSC, all regions; wide screen.

Subjects: Instructional films.; Nonfiction films.; Qi gong.; Breathing exercises.;

For private home use only.

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Babygirl [videorecording] / by Banderas, Antonio,actor.; Dickinson, Harris,1996-actor.; Jansen, Gaite,1991-actor.; Kidman, Nicole,1967-actor.; McGregor, Esther,actor.; Reijn, Halina,1975-film director.; Reilly, Vaughan,actor.; Silva, Leslie,1968-actor.; Slezak, Victor,1957-actor.; Wilde, Sophie,1997-actor.; A24 (Firm),production company.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.;

Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde, Esther McGregor, Vaughan Reilly, Victor Slezak, Leslie Silva, Gaite Jansen.A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.MPAA rating: R; for language, strong sexual content and nudity.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thrillers (Motion pictures); Feature films.; Erotic films.; Adultery; Spouses; Families; Man-woman relationships; May-December romances; Sex in the workplace; Business education (Internship); Women chief executive officers;

For private home use only.

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The Marionette : A Novel. by Fallis, Terry.;

Bestselling and beloved author Terry Fallis' tenth novel, The Marionette introduces readers to a new hero, James Norval, a world-famous thriller writer whose life takes an unexpected turn from the pages of his novels into the perilous world of espionage.James Norval has built a successful career crafting the thrilling adventures of his fictional hero, Hunter Chase, a character admired by readers and movie-goers worldwide. But despite his fame and fortune, Norval has always harboured a secret dream of living the life he only writes abouta life as a field operative for CSIS, Canada's Security Intelligence Service. In fact, nearly thirty years earlier, he washed out of the CSIS recruitment program, and it's haunted him ever since.But that long-held dream becomes a reality when a series of unfortunate events lands Norval in a foreign prison. Rescued by CSIS, he is given an unexpected opportunity: to use his unique position as the favourite writer of Mali's newly installed president to assist in a delicate and dangerous mission. With the help of agent Lauren Cooper, Norval must infiltrate the Malian government and execute a daring plan to exfiltrate fifteen Canadian nationals before the corrupt powers that control the country uncover their true intentions. The Marionette is a comic thriller by a master of the craft. Full of Terry Fallis' signature wit and combined with a pulse-pounding high-stakes plot, this is a must-read for fans of espionage and intrigue.Library Bound Incorporated

Subjects: FICTION / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Humorous / General; FICTION / Political;

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The last boss of Brighton : Boris "Biba" Nayfeld and the rise of the Russian mob in America / by Century, Douglas,author.;

Boris Nayfeld, a.k.a. "Biba," is the last living boss of the old-school Russian mob in America, and he's survived to tell it all. Filled with sex, drugs, and murder, Biba's story is a mind-boggling journey that took him from petty street crime in the USSR to billion-dollar embezzlement in America. Born in Soviet-era Belarus, abandoned by his parents in infancy, Biba's brutal upbringing left him hungry for more--more power, control, and money. Taking advantage of the rampant corruption in the Soviet Union, Biba's teenage hooliganism quickly turned into bolder "black cash" rackets, making him, by Soviet standards, a very rich young man. When authorities took notice and threatened him with "the supreme measure"-- execution by firing squad--he managed to get out of the USSR just in time. Within months of landing in America, his intimidating presence and street smarts quickly made him legendary in the Soviet émigré community of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, and launched him to the top of New York's Russian Jewish mob, one of the world's most inventive, powerful and violent criminal organizations. After decades as a globe-trotting boss, and three stints in U.S. federal prisons he remains unbroken and unrepentant, even as his entire life has unraveled around him. Now seventy-four years old, Biba is a lion in winter. Douglas Century vividly brings the notorious gangster to life in these pages, telling not only his epic journey but also the history of the Russian mob in America.

Subjects: Biographies.; True crime stories.; Nayfeld, Boris.; Organized crime; Russian American criminals;

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The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage [electronic resource] : by Robbins, Mel.aut; cloudLibrary;

Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science of habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a “push moment.” Then, she’ll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self. It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you’ll be in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel’s TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world’s largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement. In The 5 Second Rule, you’ll discover it takes just five seconds to: Become confident Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt Beat fear and uncertainty Stop worrying and feel happier Share your ideas with courage The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face —we hold ourselves back. The secret isn’t knowing what to do—it’s knowing how to make yourself do it.General adult.

Subjects: Electronic books.; Motivational & Inspirational; Personal Growth;

© 2017., Post Hill Press,

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Julius Caesar [videorecording] / by Bennett, Jill,1930-1990.; Burge, Stuart.; Chamberlain, Richard,1935-; Furnival, Robert.; Gielgud, John,1904-2000.; Heston, Charlton.; Johnson, Richard,1927-; Lee, Christopher,1922-; Rigg, Diana.; Robards, Jason.; Shakespeare, William,1564-1616.Julius Caesar.Videorecording.; Snell, Peter,1941-; Vaughn, Robert,1932-; Artisan Entertainment (Firm); Commonwealth United Entertainment, Inc.; Olive Films.; Paramount Pictures Corporation (1914-1927); Republic Entertainment Inc.;

Music composed and conducted by Michael Lewis ; executive producers, Henry T. Weinstein, Anthony B. Unger ; adapted for the screen by Robert Furnival.Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Richard Johnson, Robert Vaughn, Richard Chamberlain, Diana Rigg, Christopher Lee, Jill Bennett.All-star 1970 version of Shakespeare's classic tale of Julius Caesar's assassination at the hands of the Roman senate. The powerful, heroic and flawed emperor Caesar is warned to "Beware the Ides of March," and with these words the legendary betrayal by the Roman senate begins. Those closest to him, including Brutus, Cassius and even his confidant Marc Antony, plot Caesar's downfall and eventual assassination.MPAA Rating: G.DVD, region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital.

Subjects: Caesar, Julius; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Emperors; Feature films.; Historical films.;

© c2013., Paramount Pictures Corp. : Distributed by Olive Films,

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