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The Watchmaker's hand [sound recording] / by Deaver, Jeffery,author.; Ballerini, Edoardo,1970-narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Edoardo Ballerini."When a New York City construction crane mysteriously collapses, causing mass destruction and injury, Rhyme and Sachs are on the case. A political group claims responsibility for the sabotage and threatens another attack in twenty-four hours, unless its demands are met. The clock is ticking. Then a clue reveals to Rhyme that his nemesis, known as the Watchmaker, has come to town to fulfill his promise of murdering the criminalist. Now Rhyme and Sachs have to dodge his brilliant scheme to destroy them both, while racing against time to stop the construction site terrorists. With New York in a panic, Rhyme and his team must unravel a handful of plots as tightly wound as a timepiece--before more cranes fall, raining down death and destruction from above"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Rhyme, Lincoln (Fictitious character); Sachs, Amelia (Fictitious character); Forensic pathologists; Murder; Police; Terrorists;
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The tea girl of Hummingbird Lane [sound recording] / by See, Lisa,author.; Miles, Ruthie Ann,narrator.; Glenn, Kimiko,1989-narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ruthie Ann Miles and Kimiko Glenn."A thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See explores the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an American couple. Li-yan and her family align their lives around the seasons and the farming of tea. There is ritual and routine, and it has been ever thus for generations. Then one day a jeep appears at the village gate--the first automobile any of them have seen--and a stranger arrives. In this remote Yunnan village, the stranger finds the rare tea he has been seeking and a reticent Akha people. In her biggest seller, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, See introduced the Yao people to her readers. Here she shares the customs of another Chinese ethnic minority, the Akha, whose world will soon change. Li-yan, one of the few educated girls on her mountain, translates for the stranger and is among the first to reject the rules that have shaped her existence. When she has a baby outside of wedlock, rather than stand by tradition, she wraps her daughter in a blanket, with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling, and abandons her in the nearest city. After mother and daughter have gone their separate ways, Li-yan slowly emerges from the security and insularity of her village to encounter modern life while Haley grows up a privileged and well-loved California girl. Despite Haley's happy home life, she wonders about her origins; and Li-yan longs for her lost daughter. They both search for and find answers in the tea that has shaped their family's destiny for generations. A powerful story about a family, separated by circumstances, culture, and distance, Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond that connects mothers and daughters"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Adopted children; Akha (Southeast Asian people); Chinese-American teenagers; Group identity; Identity (Psychology); Mothers and daughters;
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Murder at Black Oaks [sound recording] / by Margolin, Phillip,author.; Plummer, Thérèse,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Thérèse Plummer."In Phillip Margolin's Murder at Black Oaks, Attorney Robin Lockwood finds herself at an isolated retreat in the Oregon mountains, one with a tragic past and a legendary curse, and surrounded by many suspects and confronted with an impossible crime. Defense Attorney Robin Lockwood is summoned by retired District Attorney Francis Hardy to meet with him at Black Oaks, the manor he owns up in the Oregon mountains. The manor has an interesting history - originally built in 1628 in England, there's a murderous legend and curse attached to the mansion. Hardy, however, wants Lockwood's help in a legal matter - righting a wrongful conviction from his days as a DA. A young man, Jose Alvarez, was convicted of murdering his girlfriend only for Hardy, years later when in private practice, to have a client of his admit to the murder and to framing the man Hardy convicted. Unable to reveal what he knew due to attorney client confidence, Hardy now wants Lockwood's help in getting that conviction overturned. Successful in their efforts, Hardy invites Lockwood up to Black Oaks for a celebration. Lockwood finds herself among an odd group of invitees - including the bitter, newly released, Alvarez. When Hardy is found murdered, with a knife connected to the original curse, Lockwood finds herself faced with a conundrum - who is the murder among them and how to stop them before there's another victim"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Lockwood, Robin (Fictitious character); Criminal defense lawyers; Judicial error; Murder; Women lawyers;
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Chainsaw Man. [graphic novel] / by Fujimoto, Tatsuki,author,illustrator.; Haley, Amanda(Haley-Andrejic),translator.; Heep, Sabrina,illustrator,letterer.; translation of:Fujimoto, Tatsuki.Chensoman.English.;
To live life as a normal high school student, or to become Chainsaw Man again. Denji is facing the ultimate choice and has no idea what to do. Meanwhile, a mysterious group called the Chainsaw Man Church is gaining power behind the scenes. What exactly are they plotting, and how will Denji fit into their scheme?Rated T+ for older teen.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Horror comics.; Manga.; Paranormal comics.; Shōnen manga.; Demonology; High school students; Spirits;
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The 16 undeniable laws of communication : apply them and make the most of your message / by Maxwell, John C.,1947-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."It's been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. "This means," said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, "if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy." How can you overcome fear or ineffectiveness as a speaker? Learn the Laws of Communication! John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than fifty years. He is one of only eight people on the planet who have been awarded Toastmaster's Golden Gavel and been inducted into the National Speakers' Association Hall of Fame. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message, he shares everything he's learned from a lifetime of communication. Learn how to: Speak from conviction; Prepare your content and yourself for speaking; Find and use your personal and communication strengths; Focus on your audience and connect; Tell better stories; Read the room and create energy and anticipation; Add value to people; Inspire people to take action. Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees, speak at PTA meetings, report to a board of directors, teach students, deliver a sermon, address a small group, speak from a stage, or communicate to an arena full of people, this book can help you."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Interpersonal communication.; Oral communication.; Public speaking.;
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Diary of a spider-- and more cute critter stories [videorecording] / by Jones, Angus T.; Hayes, Sean,1970-; Jordan, Owen.; Cronin, Doreen.Diary of a spider.Videorecording.; Laden, Nina.Roberto the insect architect.Videorecording.; Freeman, Don,1908-1978.Norman the doorman.Videorecording.; Kellogg, Steven.Mysterious tadpole.Videorecording.; Blake, Quentin.Story of the dancing frog.Videorecording.; Weston Woods Studios.; Scholastic Inc.; New Video Group.;
Diary of a spider -- Roberto the insect architect -- Norman the doorman -- The mysterious tadpole -- The story of the dancing frog.Narrated by Angus T. Jones, Sean Hayes, Owen Jordan, Neil Innes and Amanda Plummer.Diary of a spider. A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners.Roberto the insect architect. A termite named Roberto follows his dream of becoming an architect and travels to the big city where he hopes to find success.Norman the doorman. Norman the doorman of a mouse hole in an art museum, desires nothing more in life than to leisurely inspect the art treasures in the upstairs galleries.The mysterious tadpole. It soon becomes clear that Louis's pet tadpole is not turning into an ordinary frog.The story of the dancing frog. Relates the adventures of Great Aunt Gertrude and her dancing frog as they travel the world and gain fame and fortune.G.DVD.
Subjects: Cronin, Doreen.; Spiders; Insects; Mice; Tadpoles; Friendship; Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for children.;
For private home use only.
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Better than fiction / by Martin, Alexa,author.;
"As a self-proclaimed book hater and a firm believer that the movie is always better, Drew Young didn't anticipate inheriting her grandma's bookstore, the Book Nook. She's in way over her head even before the shop's resident book club, comprising six of the naughtiest old ladies ever, begins to do what it does best--meddle. Bestselling author Jasper Williams is a hopeless romantic. When he meets Drew at his Book Nook signing event, he becomes determined to show her the beauty of reading. He curates a book bucket list in exchange for her help exploring the local Denver scene for his current manuscript. From river rafting to local restaurants, Drew begins to connect with Jasper in a way she thought only happened in fiction"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Booksellers and bookselling; Bookstores; Man-woman relationships;
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The cursed moon / by Cervantes, Angela.;
"Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa's incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach. To take his mind off his mom's return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he's ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond...and they don't ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life--and only he can stop him"--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Horror fiction.; Mexican Americans; Ghosts; Storytelling; Children of prisoners; Families;
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Chicka chicka boom boom --and more fun with letters and numbers! [videorecording] / by Gág, Wanda,1893-1946.Millions of cats.Videorecording.; Haley, Gail E.Story, a story.Videorecording.; Hutchins, Pat,1942-; Kent, Jack,1920-1985.; Lionni, Leo,1910-1999.Inch by inch.Videorecording.; Martin, Bill,1916-2004.; Martin, Bill,1916-2004.Chicka chicka boom boom.Videorecording.; McCloskey, Robert,1914-2003.Blueberries for Sal.Videorecording.; O'Hara, Catherine.; Sierra, Judy.Wild about books.Videorecording.; Zimmerman, Andrea.; New Video Group.; Scholastic Inc.; Weston Woods Studios.;
Chicka chicka boom boom -- Five creatures -- Wild about books -- Inch by inch -- Blueberries for Sal -- A story, a story -- millions of cats.Narrated by Catherine O'Hara.The letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. In a house filled with two parents, one girl, and two cats, counting has never been so much fun. Librarian Molly McGrew introduces a zoo full of animals to reading and they go simply wild about books. To avoid getting eaten, a resourceful inchworm must figure out how to measure a nightingale's song.G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Gág, Wanda, 1893-1946.; Haley, Gail E.; Lionni, Leo, 1910-1999.; Martin, Bill, 1916-2004.; McCloskey, Robert, 1914-2003.; Sierra, Judy.; Animals; Animated films.; Books; Children's films.; Counting; Feature films.; Video recordings for children.;
© c2008., Weston Woods ; Scholastic : Distributed by New Video,
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The boy from the woods [sound recording] / by Coben, Harlan,1962-author.; Weber, Steven,narrator.; Brilliance Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Steven Weber."The man known as Wilde is a mystery to everyone, including himself. Decades ago, he was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. After the police concluded an exhaustive hunt for the child's family, which was never found, he was turned over to the foster system. Now, thirty years later, Wilde still doesn't know where he comes from, and he's back living in the woods on the outskirts of town, content to be an outcast, comfortable only outdoors, preferably alone, and with few deep connections to other people. When a local girl goes missing, famous TV lawyer Hester Crimstein--with whom Wilde shares a tragic connection--asks him to use his unique skills to help find her. Meanwhile, a group of ex-military security experts arrive in town, and when another teen disappears, the case's impact expands far beyond the borders of the peaceful suburb. Wilde must return to the community where he has never fit in, and where the powerful are protected even when they harbor secrets that could destroy the lives of millions ... secrets that Wilde must uncover before it's too late"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Missing persons; Outcasts; Secrecy;
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