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- Paradise of the damned : the true story of an obsessive quest for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold / by Thomson, Keith,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The transporting account of an obsessive quest to find El Dorado, set against the backdrop of Elizabethan political intrigue and a competition with Spanish conquistadors for the legendary city's treasure. As early as 1530, reports of El Dorado, a city of gold in the South American interior, beckoned to European explorers. Whether there was any truth to the stories remained to be seen, but the allure of unimaginable riches was enough to ensnare dozens of would-be heroes and glory hounds in the desperate hunt. Among them was Sir Walter Raleigh: ambitious courtier, confidant to Queen Elizabeth, and, before long, El Dorado fanatic. Entering the Elizabethan court as an upstart from a family whose days of nobility were far behind them, Raleigh used his military acumen, good looks, and sheer audacity to scramble into the limelight. Yet that same swagger proved to be his undoing, as his secret marriage to a lady-in-waiting enraged Queen Elizabeth and landed him in the Tower of London. Between his ensuing grim prospects at court and his underlying lust for adventure, the legend of El Dorado became an unwavering siren song that hypnotized Raleigh. On securing his release, he journeyed across an ocean to find the fabled city, gambling his painstakingly acquired wealth, hard-won domestic bliss, and his very life. What awaited him in the so-called New World were endless miles of hot, dense jungle packed with deadly flora and fauna, warring Spanish conquistadors and Indigenous civilizations, and other unforeseen dangers. Meanwhile, back at home, his multitude of rivals plotted his demise. Paradise of the Damned, like Keith Thomson's critically acclaimed Born to Be Hanged, brings this story to life in lush and captivating detail. The book charts Raleigh's obsessive search for El Dorado -- as well as the many doomed expeditions that preceded and accompanied his -- providing not only an invaluable history but also a gripping narrative of traveling to the ends of the earth only to realize, too late, that what lies at home is the greatest treasure of all.- Subjects: Biographies.; Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618.; El Dorado.; Explorers;
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- The Dark Crystal. by Oz, Frank,film director.; Henson, Jim,film director.; Goelz, Dave,actor.; Oz, Frank,actor.; Henson, Jim,actor.; Mullen, Kathryn,actor.; Gold, Louise,actor.; Whitmire, Steve,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Louise Gold, Steve WhitmireOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1982.In this groundbreaking fantasy epic from Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the peaceful world of Thra is threatened by the evil Skeksis, who rule through the power of the shattered Dark Crystal. A young Gelfling named Jen (voiced by Stephen Garlick) embarks on a quest to restore the crystal and fulfill an ancient prophecy. Along the way, he encounters mystical creatures and allies, including the brave Kira (voiced by Lisa Maxwell). Featuring stunning puppetry and elaborate world-building, this visually captivating film is a timeless tale of good versus evil.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Action and adventure films.; Fantasy films.;
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- The tsarina's daughter : a novel / by Alpsten, Ellen,1971-author.;
"Ellen Alpsten's stunning new novel, The Tsarina's Daughter, is the dramatic story of Elizabeth, daughter of Catherine I and Peter the Great, who ruled Russia during an extraordinary life marked by love, danger, passion and scandal. Born into the House of Romanov to the all-powerful Peter the Great and his wife, Catherine, a former serf, beautiful Tsarevna Elizabeth is the envy of the Russian empire. She is insulated by luxury and spoiled by her father, who dreams for her to marry King Louis XV of France and rule in Versailles. But when a woodland creature gives her a Delphic prophecy, her life is turned upside down. Her volatile father suddenly dies, her only brother has been executed and her mother takes the throne of Russia. As friends turn to foes in the dangerous atmosphere of the Court, the princess must fear for her freedom and her life. Fate deals her blow after blow, and even loving her becomes a crime that warrants cruel torture and capital punishment: Elizabeth matures from suffering victim to strong and savvy survivor. But only her true love and their burning passion finally help her become who she is. When the Imperial Crown is left to an infant Tsarevich, Elizabeth finds herself in mortal danger and must confront a terrible dilemma--seize the reins of power and harm an innocent child, or find herself following in the footsteps of her murdered brother. Hidden behind a gorgeous, wildly decadent façade, the Russian Imperial Court is a viper's den of intrigue and ambition. Only a woman possessed of boundless courage and cunning can prove herself worthy to sit on the throne of Peter the Great"--- Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth, Empress of Russia, 1709-1762;
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- Foxcatcher : the true story of my brother's murder, John du Pont's madness, and the quest for Olympic gold / by Schultz, Mark,1960-;
Includes bibliographical references."The riveting true story--soon to be a high-profile film-of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty. On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. Following the murder there was a tense standoff when du Pont barricaded himself in his home for two days before he was finally captured. Foxcatcher is gold medal winner Mark Schultz's memoir, revealing what made him and his brother champion and what brought them to Foxcatcher Farms. It's a vivid portrait of the complex relationship he and his brother had with du Pont, a man whose catastrophic break from reality led to tragedy. No one knows the inside story of what went on behind the scenes at Foxcatcher Farms--and inside John du Pont's head-better than Mark Schultz. A movie based on Mark's memoir, also titled Foxcatcher and directed by Bennett Miller of Moneyball and Capote fame--starring Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, and Mark Ruffalo--is scheduled to release nationally Fall 2014. The incredible true story of these championship-winning brothers and the wealthiest convicted murderer of all time will be making headlines this fall, and Mark's memoir will reveal the true inside story"--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Du Pont, John E. (John Eleuthère); Schultz, David L., -1996.; Schultz, Mark, 1960-; Murder; Olympic athletes; Wrestlers; Wrestling;
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- The Mount Rushmore calamity / by Pennypacker, Sara,1951-; Brown, Jeff,1926-2003.; Pamintuan, Macky.;
Hoping to escape the attention brought on by the accident that flattened Stanley, the Lambchop family drives to South Dakota, where they become involved in a wild west adventure at Mount Rushmore."Ages 7-10"--P. [4] of cover.LSC- Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Lambchop, Stanley (Fictitious character); Gold mines and mining; Vacations;
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- Just add water : my swimming life / by Ledecky, Katie,1997-author.;
"A memoir from World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky"--- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Ledecky, Katie, 1997-; Olympic athletes; Swimmers; Women Olympic athletes; Women swimmers;
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- Bleeding edge [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Choose your Fighter from a diverse cast of colorful characters from the edges of society: burn rubber as bold and beautiful Buttercup with her detachable saw Blade arms, wreak havoc as black-metal rocker niđhoggr with his electrifying guitar solos or slash up the streets as daemon, new york's most wanted assassin.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2-8 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 10 GB storage required ; online play required ; Xbox One X enhanced ; Requires Xbox Live Gold Membership.- Subjects: Xbox video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Fighting video games.; Video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Combat; Bleeding edge (Game);
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- Last Christmas [videorecording] / by Clarke, Emilia,1986-actor.; Feig, Paul,film director,film producer.; Delaney, Rob,1977-actor.; Golding, Henry,1987-actor.; Leonard, Lydia,1981-actor.; LuPone, Patti,actor.; Oliver, Ingrid,1977-actor.; Perkins, Sue,1969-actor.; Root, Rebecca,1969-actor.; Serafinowicz, Peter,1972-actor.; Thompson, Emma,screenwriter,actor,film producer.; Yeoh, Michelle,1963-actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Serafinowicz, Patti Lupone, Rob Delaney, Sue Perkins, Ingrid Oliver, Rebecca Root, Lydia Leonard.Be it relationships, career, or a recent health crisis, Londoner Kate (Emilia Clark) has never had the best of luck. However, during her current gig clerking at a year-round Christmas shop, she caught the eye of gallantly charming Tom (Henry Golding) ... and as the meet-cute winds into a relationship, she'll come to understand the reason for their instant affinity.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0 DVS.- Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Christmas films.; Romantic comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Man-woman relationships; Christmas; Heart;
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- Last Christmas [videorecording] / by Clarke, Emilia,1986-actor.; Feig, Paul,film director,film producer.; Delaney, Rob,1977-actor.; Golding, Henry,1987-actor.; Leonard, Lydia,1981-actor.; LuPone, Patti,actor.; Oliver, Ingrid,1977-actor.; Perkins, Sue,1969-actor.; Root, Rebecca,1969-actor.; Serafinowicz, Peter,1972-actor.; Thompson, Emma,screenwriter,actor,film producer.; Yeoh, Michelle,1963-actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Serafinowicz, Patti Lupone, Rob Delaney, Sue Perkins, Ingrid Oliver, Rebecca Root, Lydia Leonard.Be it relationships, career, or a recent health crisis, Londoner Kate (Emilia Clark) has never had the best of luck. However, during her current gig clerking at a year-round Christmas shop, she caught the eye of gallantly charming Tom (Henry Golding) ... and as the meet-cute winds into a relationship, she'll come to understand the reason for their instant affinity.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.00:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 2.0 DVS ; DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 ; Dolby digital 2.0.- Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Christmas films.; Romantic comedy films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Man-woman relationships; Christmas; Heart;
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- Sharpe's sword collection set [videorecording (DVD)] / by Bean, Sean.; Clegg, Tom.; Cornwell, Bernard.Sharpe's battle.Videorecording.; Cornwell, Bernard.Sharpe's gold.Videorecording.; Cornwell, Bernard.Sharpe's regiment.Videorecording.; Cornwell, Bernard.Sharpe's siege.Videorecording.; Cornwell, Bernard.Sharpe's sword.Videorecording.; Fraser, Hugh.; O'Malley, Daragh.; BFS Video (Firm); Carlton International Media Limited.; Granada International (Firm);
Sharpe's gold -- Sharpe's battle -- Sharpe's sword -- Sharpe's regiment -- Sharpe's siege.Sean Bean, Hugh Fraser, Daragh O'Malley, Hugh Ross, Michael Mears.A maverick British officer lives a life of adventure during the Napoleonic wars.PG.DVD ; Dolby Digital.- Subjects: Cornwell, Bernard.; Action and adventure television programs.; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Peninsular War, 1807-1814; Sharpe, Richard (Fictitious character); Television mini-series.;
- © c2005., BFS Video ; Distributed by Carlton International,
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