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The Romanov sisters : the lost lives of the daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra / by Rappaport, Helen.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Prologue : the room of the first and last door -- Mother love -- La petite duchesse -- My god! "what a disappointment! ... a fourth girl -- The hope of Russia -- The Big Pair and The Little Pair -- The Shtandart -- Our friend -- Royal cousins -- In St Petersburg we work, but at Livadia we live -- Cupid by the thrones -- The Little One will not die -- Lord send happiness to him, my beloved one -- God Save the Tsar -- Sisters of mercy -- We cannot drop our work in the hospitals -- The outside life -- Terrible things are going on in St Petersburg -- Good-bye : don't forget me -- On Freedom Street -- Thank god we are still in Russia and still together -- They knew it was the end when I was with them -- Prisoners of the Ural Regional Soviet -- Epilogue : victims of repression."They were the Princess Dianas of their day--perhaps the most photographed and talked about young royals of the early twentieth century. The four captivating Russian Grand Duchesses--Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Romanov--were much admired for their happy dispositions, their looks, the clothes they wore and their privileged lifestyle. Over the years, the story of the four Romanov sisters and their tragic end in a basement at Ekaterinburg in 1918 has clouded our view of them, leading to a mass of sentimental and idealized hagiography. With this treasure trove of diaries and letters from the grand duchesses to their friends and family, we learn that they were intelligent, sensitive and perceptive witnesses to the dark turmoil within their immediate family and the ominous approach of the Russian Revolution, the nightmare that would sweep their world away, and them along with it. The Romanov Sisters sets out to capture the joy as well as the insecurities and poignancy of those young lives against the backdrop of the dying days of late Imperial Russia, World War I and the Russian Revolution. Rappaort aims to present a new and challenging take on the story, drawing extensively on previously unseen or unpublished letters, diaries and archival sources, as well as private collections. It is a book that will surprise people, even aficionados"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918; Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918; Romanov, House of; Princesses; Sisters.;
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Seize the day : living on purpose and making every day count / by Meyer, Joyce,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Christian life.; Older persons;
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The widely unknown myth of Apple & Dorothy / by Haydu, Corey Ann.;
If you could choose to be a god forever, would you do it? Every winter solstice, today's Earthly descendants of Greek gods, nymphs, and muses must visit Mount Olympus to preserve their near-godly status. Until Dorothy's mother refuses to go, sealing her fate and dying a human death shortly after. In retaliation, the gods release an ultimatum: return to the heavens as gods or live as humans on Earth. Everyone must now make a choice. Dorothy is already at the bottom of the godly chain as the descendant of the infamous Pandora. Without her mother, the rest of Dorothy's world becomes quieter, stiller--and her grief threatens to consume her. Apple, on the other hand, is the beloved descendant of Zeus and Hera. She is the most popular girl in school, and knows she must maintain a perfect facade, or risk ruining the family name. The two girls couldn't be more different, but their mothers were best friends, and now they finally grow closer, too. Yet as the solstice nears, Apple's fear of losing Dorothy causes her to make a choice for herself and Dorothy that changes everything--and the consequences are great. Will the Apple and Dorothy be able to fix their friendship? Will they even choose the same path? Olympus or Earth?
Subjects: Mythological fiction.; Mythology, Greek; Friendship; Self-esteem;
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Lore / by Bracken, Alexandra.;
Every seven years there is a hunt offering mortal descendants of gods the opportunity to claim their divinity by killing any of nine immortals made mortal for one night. Lore Perseous has no desire to participate in the Agon, embittered because her family was killed by a rival who then ascended to godhood. When a childhood friend asks her to help, and a wounded god offers an alliance, Lore overlooks the steep cost of this decision in exchange for vengeance.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Mythology, Greek; Clans; Vendetta; Revenge;
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Bagels from Benny / by Davis, Aubrey; Petricic, Dusan;
Benny, who loves to help out at his grandpa's bakery, decides to thank God for the wonderful bagels by leaving a bagful in the synagogue each week, but when the bagels disappear Benny finds he has more questions than answers. Loosely based on an ancient Jewish folk tale from Spain.
Subjects: Bagels;
© c2003., Kids Can Press,
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A Christmas story Christmas [videorecording] / by Billingsley, Peter,screenwriter,actor.; Drosche, River,actor.; Hayes, Erinn,1976-actor.; Kaytis, Clay,screenwriter,film director.; Schenk, Nick,screenwriter.; Zwilling, Irwin,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Shepherd, Jean.In God we trust, all others pay cash.; HBO Max (Firm),presenter.; Legendary Pictures,production company.; Toberoff Produtions,production company.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ),presenter.; Wild West Picture Show Productions,production company.;
Music, Jeff Morrow ; editor, David Walsh Heinz ; director of photography, Matthew Clark.Peter Billingsley, Erinn Hayes, River Drosche.Ralphie is all grown up in this sequel to the annual holiday favorite in which he must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.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.; Comedy films.; Christmas films.; Feature films.; Christmas; Families; Father and child; Holidays;
For private home use only.
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Thor [videorecording] / by Branagh, Kenneth.; Dennings, Kat.; Elba, Idris.; Feige, Kevin.; Feore, Colm.; Hemsworth, Chris.; Hiddleston, Tom.; Hopkins, Anthony,1937-; Kirby, Jack.; Lee, Stan,1922-; Lieber, Larry.; Miller, Ashley Edward.; Payne, Don.; Portman, Natalie,1981-; Russo, Rene.; Skarsgard, Stellan.; Stentz, Zack.; Stevenson, Ray.; Marvel Entertainment Group.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Paramount Pictures Corporation.;
Director of photography, Haris Zambarloukos ; editor, Paul Rubell ; music by Patrick Doyle.Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo.When the arrogant warrior Thor is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle and learn what it takes to become a true hero.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; NTSC, region 1 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Adventure and adventurers; Feature films.; Heroes; Loki (Norse deity); Mythology, Norse; Odin (Norse deity); Thor (Norse deity); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
© c2011., Paramount Home Entertainment,
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Legacy of mercy / by Austin, Lynn N.,author.;
"In 1890s Chicago, socialite Anna Nicholson can't seem to focus on her upcoming marriage. When she learns new information about her past, she hires Pinkerton detectives. But when unflattering stories threaten her reputation and engagement, she discovers that God's purpose for her life isn't as simple as she had hoped"--
Subjects: Religious fiction.;
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Rule your day : 6 keys to maximizing your success and accelerating your dreams / by Osteen, Joel,author.;
"Some people live in a constant state of worry, upset, and negativity because they let everything in. They listen to the news all day, go to lunch with judgmental people, or get cut off in traffic, leaving the rest of their day pretty sour. They're not ruling their day. No one can keep all bad things from happening, but you can stop them from getting down in your spirit. The less time you spend in bad situations or with small-minded people, the better off you're going to be. Don't sit inactive with people who don't believe in you, people who don't come into agreement with your dreams. You control what you allow into your day, your mind. God has given you the authority to rule over your attitude and your response. Let God control what you can't. If you'll do your part, then He will do His-making things happen that you couldn't even imagine. With Rule the Day, you'll be able to go out each day expecting the best, knowing everything may not be perfect. There may be delays, interruptions, difficult people, but you'll learn to not let these things ruin your day. Know that God is directing your steps and has given you the power to remain calm in times of adversity. Every day can be a good day, if you rule your atmosphere."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Control (Psychology); Success;
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Paradise lost / by Milton, John,1608-1674,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Blind, broken by the death of his wife and bitterly disappointed by the Restoration, Milton dictated his sweeping biblical epic Paradise Lost to a series of helpers. While the struggle between God and Satan rages across the cosmos, the human tragedy of Adam and Eve--the temptation and fall--is movingly depicted in language unsurpassed in its musicality and beauty. A staggering and audacious undertaking--seeking, in Milton's words, to "justify the ways of God to men"--Paradise Lost has been revered since its initial publication, inspiring writers from Mary Shelley to William Wordsworth, and is widely considered to be the greatest poem ever written in the English language."--
Subjects: Poetry.; Epic poetry.; Adam (Biblical figure); Eve (Biblical figure); Bible.; Fall of man; Good and evil;
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