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Midnight flyboys : the American bomber crews and Allied secret agents who aided the French resistance in World War II / by Henderson, Bruce,1946-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The untold history of a top-secret operation in the run-up to D-Day in which American flyers and Allied spies carried out some of the most daring cloak-and-dagger operations of World War II. In 1943, the OSS -- precursor to the CIA -- came up with a plan to increase its support to the French resistance forces that were fighting the Nazis. To start, the OSS recruited some of the best American bomber pilots and crews to a secret airfield twenty miles west of London and briefed them on the intended mission. Given a choice to stay or leave, every airman volunteered for what became known as Operation Carpetbagger. Their dangerous plan called for a new kind of flying: taking their B-24 Liberator bombers in the middle of the night across the English Channel and down to extremely low altitudes in Nazi-occupied France to find drop zones in dark fields. On the ground, resistance members waited to receive steel containers filled with everything from rifles and hand grenades to medicine and bicycle tires. Some nights, the flyers also dropped Allied secret agents by parachute to assist the French partisans. Though their story remained classified for more than fifty years, the Carpetbaggers ultimately received a Presidential Unit Citation from the US military, which declared: "it is safe to say that no group of this size has made a greater contribution to the war effort." Along with other members of the wartime OSS, they were also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Based on exclusive research and interviews, the definitive story of these heroic flyers -- and of the brave secret agents and resistance leaders they aided -- can now be told. Written in Bruce Henderson's spellbinding prose, Midnight Flyboys is an astonishing tale of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice"--
Subjects: United States. Office of Strategic Services.; United States. Army Air Forces; Air pilots, Military; B-24 (Bomber); Bomber pilots; Infiltration (Military science); Resistance movements, War.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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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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21 days to learn to crochet : daily practice, step-by-step instructions, 7 projects / by Penou, Émilie,author.; Finder, Kristy Darling,translator.; translation of:Penou, Émilie.21 jours pour apprendre le crochet.English.;
"Master the art of crochet in just 21 days! Go from beginner to confident crocheter with step-by-step crochet instructions, where each day brings a fresh new lesson. Build muscle memory by practicing daily how to do basic stitches, color switches, and how to increase and decrease stitches with ease. Enjoy a structured and fun learning experience following a proven formula: two days of learning, one day of goal-oriented practise, and one day for finishing touches"--Back cover.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Crocheting.; Crocheting; Crocheting;
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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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The nun. [videorecording] / by Aarons, Bonnie,1979-actor.; Chaves, Michael(Film director),film director.; Cooper, Akela,screenwriter.; Farmiga, Taissa,1994-actor.; Goldberg, Ian(Ian B.),screenwriter.; Naing, Richard,screenwriter.; Popplewell, Anna,1988-actor.; Safran, Peter,1965-film producer.; Wan, James,1977-film producer.; Atomic Monster Productions,production company.; New Line Cinema Corporation,presenter.; Safran Company,production company.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.;
Music by Marco Beltrami; edited by Gregory Plotkin; director of photography Tristan Nyby.Taissa Farmiga, Bonnie Aarons, Anna Popplewell, Storm Reid, Jonas Bloquet, Katelyn Rose Downey.In 1956 France, a priest is murdered, and it seems an evil is spreading. Sister Irene once again comes face to face with a demonic force.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.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: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Horror films.; Feature films.; Demonology; Murder; Nuns; Relics; Good and evil; Supernatural; Demoniac possession;
For private home use only.
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Rough justice / by Smith, Brad,1957-;
"After ten years' absence and a spell in prison, Carl Burns has returned to his hometown of Rose City to offer support to his estranged daughter Kate, currently one of four witnesses testifying against former Mayor Joseph Sanderson III, who stands accused of multiple counts of underage rape. Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with his former sister-in-law Frances his only ally, he finds himself incurring the wrath of powerful enemies as he attempts to uncover the shocking truth beneath the shocking truth beneath the layers of corruption and lies which engulf the town."--Publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Misconduct in office; Political corruption; Rape victims; Trials (Rape);
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The Paris seamstress / by Lester, Natasha,1973-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she's ever known. She's bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion. Present day: Fabienne Bissette journeys to the Met's annual gala for an exhibit featuring the work of her ailing grandmother - a legend of women's fashion design. But as Fabienne begins to learn more about her beloved grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and family secrets that will dramatically change her own life."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Costume Institute (New York, N.Y.); World War, 1939-1945; Fashion designers; Women dressmakers; Young women; French;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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