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The Villa / by Hawkins, Rachel,1979-author.;
"As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974 it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. In an attempt to reignite his creative spark, Noel invites up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon to join him, as well as Pierce's girlfriend Mari and her stepsister Lara. But he also sets in motion a chain of events that leads to Mari writing one of the greatest horror novels of all time, Lara composing a platinum album--and ... Pierce's brutal murder"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Gothic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Female friendship; Murder; Secrecy; Siblings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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My friend Anna : the true story of a fake heiress / by Williams, Rachel DeLoache,author.;
"Rachel DeLoache Williams's new friend Anna Delvey, a self-proclaimed German heiress, was worldly and ambitious. She was also generous--picking up the tab for lavish dinners at Le Coucou, infrared sauna sessions at HigherDOSE, drinks at the 11 Howard Library bar, and regular workout sessions with a celebrity personal trainer. When Anna proposed an all-expenses-paid trip to Marrakech at the five-star La Mamounia hotel, Rachel jumped at the chance. But when Anna's credit cards mysteriously stopped working, the dream vacation quickly took a dark turn. Anna asked Rachel to begin fronting costs--first for flights, then meals and shopping, and, finally, for their $7,500-per-night private villa. Before Rachel knew it, more than
Subjects: Case studies.; True crime stories.; Sorokin, Anna, 1991-; Williams, Rachel DeLoache.; Impostors and imposture; Swindlers and swindling;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The very sleepy sloth / by Murray, Andrew,1970-; Tickle, Jack;
Teased for sleeping while the other animals practice running, jumping, swinging, and lifting weights, Sloth teaches them that there is one thing each of them does best--and his talent is sleeping.
Subjects: Individuality; Sloth; Jungle animals; Animals;
© c2003., Tiger Tales,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Superman. [graphic novel] / by Johnson, Phillip Kennedy,1970-author.; Eltaeb, Gabe,colourist.; Gapstur, Eric,illustrator.; Godlewski, Scott,illustrator.; Hester, Phil,1966-illustrator.; Rapmund, Norm,illustrator.; Sharpe, Dave(Letterer),letterer.; Hi-Fi Colour Design,colourist.;
"Phillip Kennedy Johnson jumps from Future State and brings the Kents back to the present, crafting a father-son story that spans both Superman and Action Comics! In "The Golden Age" Jonathan Kent is back from the 31st century and fighting cosmic threats alongside his legendary father, Clark Kent. But when an interdimensional breach opens near Earth, Jon recognizes the creatures that emerge: the cosmic leviathans that the Legion of Super-Heroes credits with the death of Superman! As Superboy desperately tries to save Superman's life from the leviathans of the breach, Superman discovers the breach's shocking origins. But with his powers mysteriously fading, he is utterly outmatched. Can Superboy change the course of history and save his father's life?"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Superboy (Fictitious character); Superman (Fictitious character);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The steel kiss / by Deaver, Jeffery,author.;
"Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She's chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. Sachs is forced to let her quarry escape as she jumps in to try to help save the victim. She and famed forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme soon learn, however, that the incident may not be an accident at all, but the first in a series of intentional attacks. They find themselves up against one of their most formidable opponents ever: a brilliant killer who turns common products into murder weapons. As the body count threatens to grow, Sachs and Rhyme must race against the clock to unmask his identity--and discover his mission--before more people die."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Forensic scientists; Police; Quadriplegics; Rhyme, Lincoln (Fictitious character); Serial murder investigation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 6
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The Villa [sound recording] / by Hawkins, Rachel,1979-author.; Arserio, Shiromi,narrator.; Whelan, Julia,1984-narrator.; Wetherell, Kimberly M.,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Shiromi Arserio, Julia Whelan, and Kimberly M. Wetherell."As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974 it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. In an attempt to reignite his creative spark, Noel invites up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon to join him, as well as Pierce's girlfriend Mari and her stepsister Lara. But he also sets in motion a chain of events that leads to Mari writing one of the greatest horror novels of all time, Lara composing a platinum album--and ... Pierce's brutal murder"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Gothic fiction.; Novels.; Psychological fiction.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Female friendship; Murder; Secrecy; Siblings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A girls' guide to winning the war / by Lyons, Annie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.London 1940. Whip-smart librarian Peggy Sparks is determined to make sure her beloved brother Joe returns home from the frontline to their mother and grandmother. So when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime job at the heart of the war effort, Peggy jumps at the prospect of making a real contribution to her country. But when she finds herself working under the fanciful socialite Lady Marigold Cecily, Peggy discovers that those around her are more keen on dancing at the Café de Paris than on ending the war. Writing accounts of her daily life is the only thing keeping Peggy's hopes alive. Then, after she finds her inner-most thoughts accidentally published by he Ministry of Information, Peggy realises she needs Marigold's help to save her job, and to bring her brother home ...
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Friendship; Librarians; Socialites; World War, 1939-1945;
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The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about that! [videorecording] / by Short, Martin,1950-; CITH Productions.; Dr. Seuss Enterprises.; NCircle Entertainment.; Red Hat Animation.;
Maps! -- Incredible journey -- I see seeds -- Sniff and seek -- Go snails go!Martin Short.Nick, Sally and the Cat have been invited along on a snail expedition! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to meet up with Lewis and Clark, the two snails leading the way.G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Cat in the Hat (Fictitious character); Children's television programs.; Maps; Salmon; Skunks; Snails; Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Distributed by Ncircle Entertainment,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Anyone's game / by Chiang, Sylv.; Choi, Connie.;
What's up with Cali? Why does she keep changing her gamer tag? It's summertime, and even though his good friend Cali moved to another city, Jaden can connect with her online almost every day to play their favorite game, Cross Ups. His mom has loosened her rules on how often he can play, and he has an amazing new controller that will make him even better at tournaments. But then he gets roped into a dorky summer camp with his buddy Hugh, and Cali starts acting really weird . . . So when a last-minute tournament spot opens up in Cali's city, Jaden jumps at the chance to go. But things go badly from the start. Jaden loses his controller on the train, and his reunion with Cali is awkward. She's unhappy, and Jaden can't figure out why, especially when she's getting better and better at Cross Ups-and may even win the tournament.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Video gamers; Contests; Friendship;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Omar on board / by Kovalski, Maryann.;
Omar isn't nearly as good as his friends at swimming or jumping off the high-diving board, but when it comes to helping a friend, Omar forgets all about his fears.
Subjects: Picture books.; Picture books for children.; Easy books.; Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Swimming; Frustration; Friendship; Picture books for children.; Natation; Frustration; Amitié; Livres d'images pour enfants.; Friendship.; Frustration.; Picture books for children.; Swimming.;
© c2005., Fitzhenry & Whiteside,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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