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The Persians : a novel / by Mahloudji, Sanam,1977-author.;
"Meet the Valiat family. In Iran, they were somebodies. In America, they're nobodies. First there is Elizabeth, the regal matriarch with the famously large nose who stayed in Tehran during the revolution. She lives in a shabby apartment, paranoid and alone. Except when she is visited by Niaz, her Islamic-law-breaking granddaughter who takes her debauchery with a side of purpose, and yet somehow manages to survive. Elizabeth's daughters left for America in 1979: Shirin, a charismatic yet outrageous event planner in Houston who considers herself the family's future, and Seema, a dreamy idealist-turned-housewife languishing in the chaparral-filled hills of Los Angeles. And then there's the other granddaughter Bita, the self-righteous but lost law student spending her days in New York City eating pancakes and quietly giving away her belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail by Bita, the family's brittle status quo is cracked open. Shirin embarks upon a grand but half-baked quest to restore the family name. But what does that even mean in a country where the Valiats never mattered? Will they ever realize that life is more than just an old story?"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Immigrants; Iranian Americans; Mothers and daughters; Women;
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George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy / by Smith, Sally Bedell,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by Queen Elizabeth II special access to the letters and diaries of George VI and Elizabeth, to tell the story of how their love, devotion, and strong marriage led George VI to overcome insecurities and difficulty speaking and to become an exceptional leader. His wife Elizabeth, a pretty, confident, and outgoing woman, who became known later in life as "the Queen Mum," simultaneously strengthened and advised her temperamental husband, while raising the future Queen Elizabeth II (who at an early age was educated to lead, and fell in love at 15 with Prince Philip) and Princess Margaret. Sally Bedell Smith explores how this loving and devoted marriage helped the king and queen meet the challenges of leading the country through war, London during the blitz, their relationship with Winston Churchill, their visit with Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington and Hyde Park, and more"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002; Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002.; George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952; George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952.; Windsor family.; Marriages of royalty and nobility; Monarchy; Queens; Royal couples;
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The mistress of Ashmore Castle / by Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia,author.;
"England, 1903. Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her ... The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused. Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household? The third novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas''--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Man-woman relationships; Married people; Secrecy;
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Ruby Lee & me / by Hitchcock, Shannon.;
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Subjects: Historical fiction.; Sisters; School integration; Schools; Race relations; African American teachers; Families;
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The red tent [videorecording] / by Baccarin, Morena.; Diamant, Anita.Red tent.Videorecording.; Driver, Minnie.; Ferguson, Rebecca.; Glen, Iain,1961-; Winger, Debra,1955-; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Sony Pictures Television.;
Minnie Driver, Morena Baccarin, Rebecca Ferguson, Iain Glen, Debra Winger.Dinah's happy childhood is spent inside the red tent where the women of her tribe gather and share the traditions and turmoil of ancient womanhood. The film recounts the story of Dinah's mothers Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah, the four wives of Jacob. Dinah matures and experiences an intense love that subsequently leads to a devastating loss, and the fate of her family is forever changed. Based on the best-selling novel by Anita Diamant.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dinah (Biblical figure); Jacob (Biblical patriarch); Leah (Biblical matriarch); Rachel (Biblical figure); Bible.; Female friendship; Television mini-series.; Women in the Bible;
© c2015., Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
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Lives of the family : stories of fate and circumstance / by Chong, Denise.;
Subjects: Chinese; Chinese;
© c2013., Random House Canada,
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All for one / by De la Cruz, Melissa,1971-;
"Alex & Eliza's household continues to expand as they prepare for an arrival of their own, but new developments in their lives bring unforeseen consequences"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Love stories.; Historical fiction.; Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854; Spouses; Families;
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1883. [videorecording] / by Elliott, Sam,1944-actor.; Garrett, LaMonica,actor.; Hanks, Tom,actor.; Hill, Faith,1967-actor.; McGraw, Tim,actor.; Thornton, Billy Bob,actor.; Wilson, Rita,actor.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, Tim Mcgraw, Lamonica Garrett, Billy Bob Thornton, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks.From visionary creator Taylor Sheridan comes a prequel to television's number one show, Yellowstone. It follows the original Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It's a stark retelling of Western expansion and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America's promised land, Montana.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Western television programs.; Families; Frontier and pioneer life; Pioneers;
For private home use only.
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Abandoned in death / by Robb, J. D.,1950-author.;
"Homicide detective Eve Dallas races to untangle a twisted family history while a hostage's life hangs in the balance-in the new novel in the New York Times bestselling series"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Dallas, Eve (Fictitious character); Policewomen; Serial murder investigation;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Karen : a brother remembers / by Grammer, Kelsey,1955-author.;
"On July 1, 1975, Kelsey Grammer's younger sister, 18-year-old Karen Grammer, was raped and murdered -- now, for the first time, Kelsey discusses how it has affected him and the hope and healing he has found in the decades since"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Grammer, Kelsey, 1955-; Grammer, Karen Elisa, 1956-1975.; Loss (Psychology); Murder victims; Resilience (Personality trait); Siblings; Sisters; Television actors and actresses; Victims of crimes;
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