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The clarion / by Dunic, Nina,author.;
Peter plays the trumpet and works in a kitchen; Stasi tries to climb the corporate ladder and lands in therapy. These sensitive siblings struggle to find their place in the world, seeking intimacy and belonging -- or trying to escape it. A promising audition, a lost promotion, intriguing strangers and clubbing hippies, a silent lover and a grieving neighbour -- in rich, sensual scenes and moody brilliance, 'The Clarion' explores rituals of connection and belonging, themes of intimacy and performance, and how far we wander to find, or lose, our sense of self.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Siblings; Self-actualization (Psychology); Belonging (Social psychology);
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Her wolf for the holidays / by Spear, Terry,author.;
Edeen Campbell has heard many wild stories about the MacQuarrie clan living in the castle next door to her new home. She is determined that not even Lachlan MacQuarrie, the pack leader's brother, can ruin her holidays, no matter how hard he may try or how intrigued she is by him. But as Lachlan proves to her over and over that he is a wolf to be trusted, Edeen begins to change her mind about the pack and the very handsome wolf dedicated to making her first Highland Christmas a special one.
Subjects: Werewolf fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Novels.; Clans; Landowners; Shapeshifting; Werewolves;
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Set fire to the gods / by Raasch, Sara.; Simmons, Kristen.;
When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games, throwing Madoc in Ash's path. She realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs but Madoc won't jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful warrior. But when the gods force Madoc's hand, he and Ash uncover an ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal it will unravel the world.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Gladiators; Gods; Imaginary wars and battles;
© [2020], Balzer + Bray,
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Silent witness. [videorecording] / by Appleton, Dudi,television director.; Caves, David,actor.; Dynevor, Josh,television producer.; Fox, Emilia,1974-actor.; Frow, Toby,television director.; Lalla, Christine,television director.; Lynea, Genesis,1989-actor.; Myers, Max,television director.; Parish, Priscilla,television producer.; Stoppani, Bindu de,television director.; BBC Studios,publisher.;
Genesis Lynea, Emilia Fox, David Caves.Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2023.Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and the team of forensic pathologists and scientists investigate intriguing new cases: a body falling from the top of a skyscraper, a people trafficking operation, a suspicious death at a festival, a train crash, and corrupt police officers. The cases that end up at the Lyell Centre are rarely straightforward. Initial suspicions are challenged as the evidence mounts and Nikki and the team must work harder than ever to uncover the truth.14A.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Criminal investigation; Forensic pathologists; Forensic pathology; Pathologists;
For private home use only.
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The half-drowned king : a novel / by Hartsuyker, Linnea,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 431)."The first installment in a debut trilogy, THE HALF-DROWNED KING tells the compelling story of the political intrigues, battles, and struggles for power that led to the rise of King Harald the Fair-Haired, first king of Norway, seen through the eyes of the young man who became his most trusted warrior and advisor. Conjuring a bloodthirsty, superstitious, and thrilling ancient world (9th century), this debut novel is for fans of Game of Thrones, the Vikings TV series, and Outlander"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Harald I, Haarfagre, King of Norway, approximately 860-approximately 940; Civil war;
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Rock 'n learn. [videorecording] : beginner - intermediate / by Rock 'N Learn, Inc.,publisher.;
Learn Spanish phrases useful for conversing with others with these two disc-DVD set. Join Liam and Emma as they meet, get to know each other, and go on a first date. Learn greetings, conversation starters, words and phrases for dining, and much more in fun settings with intriguing plots. English is followed by Spanish which can be easier for most learners than total immersion. Native Spanish speakers enunciate each phrase. Try to say the Spanish expressions before or along with the characters.G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Nonfiction films.; Educational films.; Spanish language; Spanish language; Spanish language; Spanish language; Spanish language;
For private home use only.
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The paradise. [videorecording] / by Elliott, Emun.; Gallagher, Bill.; Vanderham, Joanna.; Wight, Stephen.; BBC Worldwide Ltd.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight.Set amidst the Victorian splendor of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues, and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents, she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Department stores; Man-woman relationships; Television programs.;
© c2013., BBC Worldwide ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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The Black Ascot / by Todd, Charles,author.;
An astonishing tip from a grateful ex-convict seems implausible--but Inspector Ian Rutledge is intrigued and brings it to his superior at Scotland Yard. Alan Barrington, who has evaded capture for ten years, is the suspect in an appalling murder during Black Ascot, the famous 1910 royal horserace honoring the late King Edward VII. His disappearance began a manhunt that consumed Britain for a decade. Now it appears that Barrington has returned to England, giving the Yard a last chance to retrieve its reputation and see justice done.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Rutledge, Ian (Fictitious character); Fugitives from justice; Murder;
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How the zebra got its stripes : Darwinian stories told through evolutionary biology / by Grasset, Léo,author.; Mellor, Barbara,translator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Why do giraffes have such long necks? Why are zebras striped? Why are buffalo herds broadly democratic while elephants prefer dictatorships? What explains the architectural brilliance of the termite mound or the complications of the hyena's sex life? And why have honey-badgers evolved to be one of nature's most efficient agents of mass destruction? Deploying the latest scientific research and his own extensive observations on the African savannah, Léo Grasset offers some answers to these and many other intriguing questions.
Subjects: Evolution.; Savanna animals; Savanna animals; Savanna ecology;
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The watcher / by Armstrong, Ross,author.;
Lily Gullick lives with her husband, Aiden, in a brand-new apartment opposite a building that has been marked for demolition. A keen bird-watcher, she can't help spying on her neighbors. Until one day Lily sees something suspicious through her binoculars, and soon her elderly neighbor Jean is found dead. Lily, intrigued by the social divide in her local area as it becomes increasingly gentrified, knows that she has to act. But her interference is not going unnoticed, and as she starts to get close to the truth, her own life comes under threat.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Apartment houses; Murder; Neighbors; Voyeurism; Witnesses;
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