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The schoolhouse / by Ward, Sophie,1964-author.;
"Isobel lives an isolated life in North London, where she works at a nearby library. She feels safe, so long as she keeps to her routines ... But a newspaper photograph of a missing local schoolgirl ... bring[s] back the trauma of what happened years ago, when she was a pupil at The Schoolhouse ... a 1970s experimental school where the usual rules did not apply. Life there was a dark interplay of freedom and adventure, violence and fear. It was here that Isobel learned that some truths should never be revealed. But try as she might, the truth is coming for Isobel, and everything and everyone she has tried to protect are now at risk"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Girls; Librarians; Missing children; Private schools; Psychic trauma; Secrecy; Women librarians;
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Millennial Money : New Generations - New Assets - New Opportunities. by Kiyosaki, Robert.;
Challenged by a turbulent global economy, a shrinking job market, and massive student loan debt, millennials are living in a global environment unlike anything the world have ever seen. In 'Millennial Money', Robert Kiyosaki explores how the future for millennials is a blank slate and that they alone have the power to create the future they desire - a future of promise, prosperity, and freedom. From the author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' - the #1 personal finance book of all time - which has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.Library Bound Incorporated
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Mirror's edge. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Follow Faith, a daring free runner, as she fights for freedom in the city of Glass. What appears to be an elegant, high-tech city on the outside, has a terrible secret hidden within. Explore every corner from the highest beautifully lit rooftops to the dark and gritty tunnels below. The city is huge, free to roam and Faith is at the center of it all. Through the first-person perspective, combine her fluid movement and advanced combat with the city's surroundings to master the environment and uncover the conspiracy. This is Mirror's Edge for this generation, raising the bar in action-adventure games.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (mild language, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound.
Subjects: Xbox One (Video game console); Conspiracies; Cities; Video games.; Computer games.; Mirror's edge Catalyst (Game);
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The Baltic prize / by Stockwin, Julian,author.;
1808. Parted from his new bride, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is called away to join the Northern Expedition to Sweden, now Britain's only ally in the Baltic. Following the sudden declaration of war by Russia and with the consequent threat of the czar's great fleet in St Petersburg, the expedition must defend Britain's dearly-won freedom in those waters. However Kydd finds his popular fame as a frigate captain is a poisoned chalice; in the face of jealousy and envy from his fellow captains, the distrust of the commander-in-chief and the betrayal of friendship by a former brother-in-arms now made his subordinate, can he redeem his reputation?
Subjects: Sea fiction.; Historical fiction.; Kydd, Thomas (Fictitious character); Seafaring life; Ocean travel; Ships; Sailors;
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People pleaser : breaking free from the burden of imaginary expectations / by Vuolo, Jinger,author.; Carr, Julie Lyles,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-207)."From childhood to early adulthood, Jinger Duggar Vuolo followed the expectations of others, never taking the time to discover who she truly was. It wasn't until she asked herself the question, "Who am I?" that she realized she was a people pleaser. This realization led her on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, to rely on God for her approval and sense of self-worth. Through her faith and reliance on God, Jinger began to break free from the need for approval and discover true freedom. This book is a guide for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies and seeking to find their true identity and purpose in life"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Self-help publications.; Personal narratives.; Vuolo, Jinger.; Christian life.; Christian women; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Earl on the run / by Ashford, Jane.;
At the end of the London season, Harriet Finch reluctantly returns to her wealthy grandfather's country house. His rigid opinions for how she should live and whom she should marry sparks Harriet's rebelliousness. Yearning to reclaim her freedom, Harriet goes for a long walk and a handsome rogue from the nearby Travelers camp catches her eye. Little does she know, the rugged Traveler she's flirting with is the missing Earl of Ferrington in disguise. Will this intriguing man, who goes by "Jack" tell Harriet the truth about who he is for the sake their blossoming relationship? Or will he keep his distance altogether? Time is running out, and the earl can't hide forever...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships;
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Shōgun. by Clavell, James,author.;
After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen--Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne's loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Catholic Church; British; Samurai; Warlordism;
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Syrian notebooks : inside the Homs Uprising January 16-February 2, 2012 / by Littell, Jonathan,1967-; Littell, Jonathan,1967-Carnets de Homs.English.; Mandell, Charlotte,translator.;
"In 2012, Jonathan Littell went to the heart of the Syrian conflict, embedding himself with the Free Syria-Army in the historic city of Homs. He watched from the front line as the city was ruthlessly pummeled by Assad's forces before it finally surrendered. His urgent notebooks of what he saw on the ground speak directly of the horrors of the civil war that continues today. Out of the chaos, Littell bears witness to the lives and the hopes of freedom fighters. Syrian Notebooks is the most close-up account of the war, and will be seen as a classic account of war reportage"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Littell, Jonathan, 1967-; Civil war; Foreign correspondents; Revolutions; War and society;
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The diviners / by Laurence, Margaret,1926-1987,author.;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Banned book sanctuary.; Women;
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World without end [videorecording] / by Caton-Jones, Michael.; Chaplin, Ben.; Ellis, Howard.; Firth, Peter,1953-; Follett, Ken.World without endVideorecording.; Nixon, Cynthia.; Pielmeier, John.; Riley, Charlotte.; Weston-Jones, Tom.; Scott Free Productions.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Take 5 Productions.; Tandem Communications (Firm);
Cynthia Nixon, Ben Chaplin, Peter Firth, Charlotte Riley, Tom Weston-Jones.England is on the brink of a devastating war with France that will last over a hundred years. A terrible plague which will wipe out a third of Europe's population before it is done is spreading. Caris, a visionary young woman, struggles to rise above the suffering and oppression in order to lead her people out of the Dark Ages. With her lover Merthin, she builds a community in Kingsbridge that stands up to the church and the crown. Together, they unearth a dangerous secret and must fight to save their town from ruin, ultimately ushering in a new era of freedom, innovation and enlightenment.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
Subjects: Follett, Ken.; Great Britain; Black Death; Historical television programs.; Television mini-series.;
© c2012., Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,
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