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Four princes : Henry VIII, Francis I, Charles V, Suleiman the Magnificent and the obsessions that forged modern Europe / by Norwich, John Julius,1929-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."John Julius Norwich--who the Wall Street Journal called "the very model of a popular historian"--has crafted a big, bold tapestry of the early sixteenth century, when Europe and the Middle East were overshadowed by a quartet of legendary rulers, all born within a ten-year period: Francis I of France, the personification of the Renaissance, who became a highly influential patron of the arts and education. Henry VIII, who was not expected to inherit the throne but embraced the role with gusto, broke with the Roman Catholic Church and appointed himself head of the Church of England. Charles V, the most powerful and industrious man at the time, was unanimously elected Holy Roman Emperor. Suleiman the Magnificent stood apart as a Muslim, and brought the Ottoman Empire to its apogee of political, military, and economic power. Against the vibrant background of the Renaissance, these four men laid the foundations for modern Europe and the Middle East. Their relations shifted dramatically, from hostile and competitive to friendly and supportive, while they collectively impacted the culture, religion, and politics of their respective domains. With remarkable expertise and flair, John Julius Norwich delves into this fascinating slice of world history, bringing the past to vivid life. His engaging, distinctive blend of erudition and brio indelibly portrays four dynamic characters, their incredible achievements, and the colorful surroundings in which they lived, while deftly examining the influence that each one had on the reigns of the others."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558.; Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547.; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547.; Süleyman I, Sultan of the Turks, 1494 or 1495-1566.; History, Modern;
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The Canadian military atlas : the nation's battlefields from the French and Indian wars to Kosovo / by Zuehlke, Mark.; Daniel, C. Stuart.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219) and index.
Subjects: Battles; Battles; Battlefields;
© 2006, c2001., Douglas & McIntyre,
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Say zoop! / by Tullet, Hervé,author.; Franceschelli, Christopher,translator.;
521.320Minimal text, simple directions, and imagination lead the reader to experiment with different types of sound in this interactive book.
Subjects: Picture books for children.; Easy.; Picture books.; Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Children's stories; Picture books.; Sound; Imagination; Sound; Imagination; JUVENILE FICTION; JUVENILE FICTION; Imagination.; Sound.; Sounds; Concepts.;
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How to solve your own murder : a novel / by Perrin, Kristen,author.;
"A dual narrative, feel good mystery in which a woman, Frances, spends a lifetime trying to prevent her murder as predicted by a fortune teller at a country fair when she was just 17. When she is in fact murdered nearly 60 years later, her great niece Annie must solve the crime to avenge her great aunt's death, and in so doing uncovers the dark heart of the quaint English village of Castle Knoll, where she might just find herself in the path of the killer"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Families; Fate and fatalism; Murder; Murderers; Prophecy; Villages;
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Into the bright open : a Secret garden remix / by Dimaline, Cherie,1975-author.; based on (work):Burnett, Frances Hodgson,1849-1924.Secret garden.;
In this queer reimaging of The secret garden, fifteen-year-old orphan Mary sets off to live in the Georgian Bay wilds where she discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying.013+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Cousins; Friendship; Gardens; Orphans; Secrecy; Sexual minorities; Cousins; Friendship; Gardens; LGBTQ+ people; Orphans; Secrets;
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Who's the boss? / by Jadoul, Emile.;
It's a rumble in the jungle! A giraffe, tiger, elephant, and crocodile are battling it out, each determined to be recognized as boss of all of them. But just when things can't get any worse, they are greeted with a surprise that is sure to have the youngest readers laughing out loud! Who's the Boss? is a hilarious and fun board book that children won't want to put down!
Subjects: Board books.; Animals; Finger puppets;
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Pirate Enlightenment, or, The real Libertalia / by Graeber, David,author.; translation of:Graeber, David.Pirates des lumières.English.;
Includes bibliographical references.Pirates have long lived in the realm of romance and fantasy, symbolizing risk, lawlessness, and radical visions of freedom. But at the root of this mythology is a rich history of pirate societies - vibrant, imaginative experiments in self-governance and alternative social formations at the edges of European empire.
Subjects: Pirates; Utopias;
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Mac cracks the code / by Barnett, Mac.; Lowery, Mike,1980-;
To crack a secret code, Mac follows the clues to France and Japan where he must use his gaming skills and defeat his enemy, the KGB Man.LSC
Subjects: Code and cipher stories.; Spy stories.; Adventure fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Undercover operations; Video games;
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Mothers' instinct : a novel of suspense / by Abel, Barbara,1969-author.; Pickford, Susan,translator.; translation of:Abel, Barbara,1969-Derrière la haine.English.;
"A domestic suspense novel about next-door neighbors whose close friendship becomes something much more sinister after a tragic accident happens to one of their sons"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Accidents; Children; Children's accidents; Friendship; Mothers and sons; Neighbors; Revenge;
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12 best trips [videorecording] / by Maxa, Rudy.; Questar, Inc.; Reader's Digest Association.;
The Loire Valley -- Barcelona -- Greek Islands -- China: Shanghai -- New Zealand North Island -- India -- Buenos Aires -- Istanbul -- South Africa: Cape Town -- Tahiti -- Thailand: The Golden Triangle -- Oahu & Kauai.Host, Rudy Maxa.From the tango parlors of Buenos Aires, to the bazaars of Istanbul to the island paradise of Tahiti, Rudy Maxa's twelve 'must see' places have captivated travelers for centuries. Experience the vibrant cultures, colorful surroundings, lifestyles, and some of the world's most natural beauty.E.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Travelogues (Motion pictures); Voyages and travels.;
© c2013., Questar,
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