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The willow wren : a novel / by Schott, Philipp,author.;
"The touching and nuanced portrait of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through the eyes of a resourceful German boy. Ludwig is an odd and introverted child, growing up in Hitler's Germany. While Ludwig's father, Wilhelm, is a senior Nazi and a true believer, Ludwig escapes the unfolding catastrophe by withdrawing into nature and books. Eventually, when the Allied bombing campaign intensifies, Ludwig is sent to a Hitler Youth camp, where his oddness makes him a target for bullying. As the war turns against Germany, the Hitler Youth camp becomes ever more severe and militaristic, and the atmosphere spirals towards chaos. After the Nazis abandon the camp, Ludwig returns home, and his father is presumed dead. With Ludwig's mother descending into depression, the 11-year-old bears increasing responsibility for the survival of the family as starvation sets in under Russian occupation. Soon, it will be impossible to leave the Russian zone, so Ludwig decides that he must rally his despondent mother and lead her and his three younger siblings in an escape attempt to the west. Based on a true story, The Willow Wren is a unique, touching exploration of extremism, resilience, and the triumph of the small."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Survival; World War, 1939-1945;
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Into the Gray Zone [text (large print)]. by Taylor, Brad.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: DEAD MAN'S HAND, ISBN 9780063359796. Pike Logan uncovers a geopolitical scheme that has spiraled out of control in India in this 19th thriller in the 'Pike Logan' series.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Thrillers / Political; FICTION / War & Military;
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Into the Gray Zone. by Taylor, Brad.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: DEAD MAN'S HAND, ISBN 9780063222052. Pike Logan uncovers a geopolitical scheme that has spiraled out of control in India in this 19th thriller in the 'Pike Logan' series.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Thrillers / Political; FICTION / War & Military;
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W.E.B. Griffin Zero Option [sound recording]. by Kirsanow, Peter.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE DEVIL'S WEAPONS, ISBN 9781491528600. Dick Canidy races to stop an assassin from disrupting a vital conference that will shape the course of WWII in this ninth electrifying entry in the 'Men at War' series.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense; FICTION / War & Military;
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The underground library : a novel / by Ryan, Jennifer(Jennifer L.),author.;
"On the day Juliet Lansdown reports to work for the first time at Bethnal Green Library, it isn't the bustling hub she's been expecting. But in the face of German attacks, she's determined to make it a place where all of their neighbors feel safe and welcome. Katie Upwood is thrilled to be working at the library too, though she's only there until she heads off to university in the fall. But after the death of her beau on the front lines and unexpected family strife, she's more in need of support than ever. Sofie Baumann, a Jewish refugee without any family to lean on, finds comfort and friendship in Bethnal Green's quickly growing literary community and escapes to the library every chance she gets. But her asylum in London is tied to a domestic work visa issued by an unscrupulous employer, leaving her vulnerable and uncertain where to turn when her work environment becomes unbearable. So when a slew of bombs damage the library, Juliet can't bear to give up on her safe haven of books and relocates the stacks into an Underground station where the city's residents shelter nightly, determined to keep lending out stories that will keep spirits up. But tragedy after tragedy strikes, threatening to unmoor the women and sever the ties of their community. Will Juliet, Kate, and Sofie be able to overcome their own troubles to save the library? Or will the beating heart of their neighborhood be lost forever?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Libraries; Refugees; Women; World War, 1939-1945;
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The underground library [text (large print)] : a novel / by Ryan, Jennifer(Jennifer L.),author.;
"On the day Juliet Lansdown reports to work for the first time at Bethnal Green Library, it isn't the bustling hub she's been expecting. But in the face of German attacks, she's determined to make it a place where all of their neighbors feel safe and welcome. Katie Upwood is thrilled to be working at the library too, though she's only there until she heads off to university in the fall. But after the death of her beau on the front lines and unexpected family strife, she's more in need of support than ever. Sofie Baumann, a Jewish refugee without any family to lean on, finds comfort and friendship in Bethnal Green's quickly growing literary community and escapes to the library every chance she gets. But her asylum in London is tied to a domestic work visa issued by an unscrupulous employer, leaving her vulnerable and uncertain where to turn when her work environment becomes unbearable. So when a slew of bombs damage the library, Juliet can't bear to give up on her safe haven of books and relocates the stacks into an Underground station where the city's residents shelter nightly, determined to keep lending out stories that will keep spirits up. But tragedy after tragedy strikes, threatening to unmoor the women and sever the ties of their community. Will Juliet, Kate, and Sofie be able to overcome their own troubles to save the library? Or will the beating heart of their neighborhood be lost forever?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Libraries; Refugees; Women; World War, 1939-1945;
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A private war [videorecording] / by Amel, Arash,screenwriter.; Dornan, Jamie,1982-actor.; George, Matthew,1966-film producer.; Heineman, Matthew,film director,film producer.; Hollander, Tom,1967-actor.; Iwanyk, Basil,film producer.; McMahon, Marissa,film producer.; Pike, Rosamund,1979-actor.; Theron, Charlize,film producer.; Tucci, Stanley,actor.; Aviron (Firm),presenter.; Denver & Delilah Films,production company.; Fyzz Facility (Firm),presenter.; Kamala Films,production company.; Savvy Media Holdings,production company.; Thunder Road Film,production company.; Tri G (Firm),presenter.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Music by H. Scott Salinas ; editor, Nick Fenton ; director of photography, Robert Richardson.Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Stanley Tucci, Tom Hollander, Faye Marsay, Greg Wise, Corey Johnson.In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin is one of the most admired war correspondents of today. She is fearless and rebellious, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe. After being hit by a grenade, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable with London's elite as she is confronting dictators. Her mission to show the true cost of war leads her, along with war photographer Paul Conroy, to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R; for disturbing violent images, language throughout, and brief sexuality/nudity.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; War films.; Colvin, Marie; Conroy, Paul, 1964-; Women journalists; Women war correspondents; War photographers; War;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The world and all that it holds / by Hemon, Aleksandar,1964-author.;
"From literary powerhouse Aleksandar Hemon, author of The Lazarus Project, comes a big, brilliant, sweeping novel of love, memory, and history in the making. It tells of the relationship between Pinto and Osman, who cross the battlefields of the First World War, find love, and fight to survive"--
Subjects: Gay fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Gay men; World War, 1914-1918;
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The Resistance Painter. by Jonathan, Kath.;
Spanning from Warsaw 1930 to Toronto 2011, 'The Resistance Painter' is a debut novel that examines the little-known story of Polands extraordinary WWll resistance army and the contemporary lives of two artists, grandmother and granddaughter, which are inextricably entwined. Kath Jonathan lives in Toronto, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Historical / World War II; FICTION / Women;
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One Good Thing : A Novel. by Hunter, Georgia.;
When Germany invades northern Italy, best friends Lili and Esti, along with Esti's son Theo, escape to a convent in Florence. When disaster strikes, a critically wounded Esti asks Lili to go on the run with Theo. Terrified to travel on her own, Lili sets out on a journey south toward Allied territory, through Nazi-occupied villages and bombed-out cities, doing everything she can to keep Theo safe. From the author of 'We Were the Lucky Ones'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Historical / World War II; FICTION / Jewish;
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