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A treachery of swans / by Poranek, A. B.,author.;
"Two hundred years ago, a slighted deity stole the magic from Auréal and vanished without a trace. But seventeen-year-old Odile has a plan. All her life, her father, a vengeful sorcerer, has raised her for one singular task: infiltrate the royal palace and steal the king's crown, an artefact with enough power to restore magic. But to enter the palace, she must assume the identity of a noblewoman. She chooses Marie d'Odette: famed for her beauty, a rumored candidate for future queen ... and Odile's childhood-friend-turned-sworn-enemy. With her father's help, Odile transforms Marie into a swan and takes her place at court. But when the king is brutally murdered and her own brother is accused, her plans are thrown into chaos. Desperate to free her brother, Odile is forced to team up with none other than elegant, infuriating Marie, the girl she has cursed ... and the girl she can't seem to stop thinking about despite her best efforts. To make matters worse, there are whispers that the king's murder was not at the hands of man, but beast. Torn between loyalty to her father and her growing feelings for Marie, Odile becomes tangled in a web of treachery and deceit. To save her kingdom, she must find the true path to magic ... and find the real killer before they -- or it -- strikes again."--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Impersonation; Interpersonal relations; Kings and rulers; Magic; Magicians; Monsters; Murder; Swans; Impersonation; Interpersonal relations; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Magic; Magicians; Monsters; Murder; Swans;
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The character edge : leading and winning with integrity / by Caslen, Robert L.,Jr.,1953-author.; Matthews, Michael D.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The former superintendent at West Point and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. Among the most successful leaders throughout history-from Abe Lincoln to Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi to Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Jr. to Nelson Mandela-some were brilliant mathematicians and economists, others were creative visionaries, still others were masterful at strategic planning. Their mastery of their field wasn't the secret to their highly effective leadership. All of their skill, grit, resilience, charisma, and courage emanated from one thing: their strength of character. Character-the moral values and habits of an individual-is in the spotlight now more than perhaps at any other point in modern history. Politicians distort facts. Corporations cheat customers and investors. Athletes are caught using illegal supplements. In addition to harming our culture at large, these failures of character have a profound and undermining impact on leadership. The authors of this book are experts on the value of character, its correlation with successful leadership, and how to build it in individuals and prospective leaders. General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. served the US Army for over 43 years and served as Superintendent at the US Military Academy at West Point. Psychologist Dr. Michael D. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at West Point who has focused on the psychology of character for years. Together they witnessed firsthand that raw talent is not enough to stand on its own; successful leadership relies on the critical foundation of a strong character. In The Character Edge they leverage their perspectives to offer an empowering, story-driven argument-backed by the latest scientific research-that character is vital to success. They give readers the tools to build and sustain character in themselves and their organizations by testing readers' strengths of the gut, head and heart and teaching how to build trust and nurture the seeds of character"--
Subjects: Character.; Executive ability.; Integrity.; Leadership.;
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The march [videorecording] : the story of the greatest march in American history / by Akomfrah, John.; Baez, Joan.; Belafonte, Harry,1927-; Jones, Clarence B.; Mudd, Roger,1928-; Washington, Denzel,1954-; Winfrey, Oprah.; PBS Distribution (Firm); Smoking Dogs Films.;
Producers: Lina Gopaul, David Lawson; director, John Akomfrah.Featuring: Harry Belafonte, Joan Baez, Clarence B. Jones, Roger Mudd, and Oprah Winfrey.Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Recounts the events when 250,000 people came together to form the largest demonstration the young American democracy had ever seen.E.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen, stereo.
Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.; March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.); African Americans; Civil rights demonstrations; Documentary television programs.;
© c2013., PBS Distribution,
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Black Panther [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Boseman, Chadwick; Jordan, Michael B.; Nyong'O, Lupita; Gurira, Danai; Freeman, Martin; Kaluuya, Daniel; Wright, Letitia; Brown, Sterling K.; Bassett, Angela; Whitaker, Forest; Serkis, Andy;
Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'O, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis.Director, Ryan Coogler.Blu-ray.OFRB rating: PG.King T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within his own country. When two enemies conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must join forces with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Wakandan Special Forces, to prevent Wakanda from being drawn into a world war.
Subjects: Action.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2018., Disney,
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A Night at the Opera. by Wood, Sam,film director.; Jones, Allan,actor.; Marx, Chico,actor.; Marx, Groucho,actor.; Marx, Harpo,actor.; Carlisle, Kitty,actor.; Dumont, Margaret,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Allan Jones, Chico Marx, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, Margaret DumontOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 1935.Milan. Seedy promoter Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) guarantees patroness (Margaret Dumont) a position in high society if she bankrolls an opera. The plan hinges on signing egotistical tenor Rodolfo Lassparri (Walter Woolf King), but Driftwood meets his match in talent manager Fiorello (Chico Marx), who represents "the world's greatest tenor" -- actually the more-deserving, but unknown Ricardo Baroni (Allan Jones), who's also in love with the opera's soprano, Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). When Driftwood's deal falls through, the promoter, his patroness, tenors, soprano and many more must make a madcap Atlantic steamship crossing. Now, New York's Metropolitan Opera will never be the same when the Marx Brothers stage Il Travatore in the Big Apple.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Motion Pictures.; Musicals.; Opera.;
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A journal for Jordan [videorecording] / by Adams, Chanté,1994-actor.; Jordan, Michael B.(Michael Bakari),1987-actor.; Tunie, Tamara,actor.; Washington, Denzel,1954-film director.; Wisdom, Robert,actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Michael B. Jordan, Chante Adams, Robert Wisdom, Tamara Tunie, Vanessa Aspillaga, Susan Pourfar, Johnny M. Wu.A Journal for Jordan is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.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: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Canedy, Dana; King, Charles Monroe, -2006; African American families; Diaries; Fathers and sons; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Man-woman relationships; Soldiers;
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Cage kings : how an unlikely group of moguls, champions & hustlers transformed the UFC into a $10 billion industry / by Thomsen, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A cultural and business history of the UFC, tracing the unlikely rise of mixed martial arts from what was derided in the '90s as "human cockfighting"--more violence than sport--to a global pop culture phenomenon"--
Subjects: Ultimate Fighting Championship (Organization); UFC (Mixed martial arts event); Mixed martial arts;
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River god / by Smith, Wilbur A.,author.;
Two thousand years before Christ, the ancient heartland of the Nile Kings is enveloped in Civil War and Taita, a eunuch slave, schemes.
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; Eunuchs; Slaves;
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The cost of a hostage / by Whishaw, Iona,1948-author.;
It's a slow August morning in King's Cove. Lane has a book to read and a lawn that needs mowing. At the Nelson Police Station her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team are tidying their desks during a rare lull. Then Lane receives a call with news that Darling's brother Bob has gone missing from a mining camp in Mexico and the police station is visited by the frantic mother of a boy kidnapped from his bedroom. From bustling Mexico City, through the desert and into the mountain range beyond, Darling and Lane's search for Bob puts them out of the realm of the law and at the mercy of a local bandido. Meanwhile Lane is certain she's recognized someone from her past she'd rather forget. Back in the Kootenays, both kidnapper and kid turn up across the lake in Creston and it appears to be case closed--until a body is found mangled in the paddlewheel of a ferry boat. Plans for Ames's wedding are taking shape, and Terrell's favourite soon-to-be police officer April has a chance to prove her mettle. The latest Winslow mystery questions the roles of men and women, husbands and wives, and of course a certain police inspector and King's Cove's resident sleuth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Winslow, Lane (Fictitious character); Kidnapping; Missing persons;
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Game of thrones. [videorecording] / by Bradley, John,1988-actor.; Christie, Gwendoline,1978-actor.; Clarke, Emilia,actor.; Coster-Waldau, Nikolaj,1970-actor.; Dance, Charles,actor.; Dinklage, Peter,actor.; Dormer, Natalie,1982-actor.; Flynn, Jerome,1963-actor.; Gleeson, Jack,actor.; Harington, Kit,1986-actor.; Headey, Lena,actor.; Hinds, Ciarán,1953-actor.; Hivju, Kristofer,1978-actor.; Leslie, Rose,1987-actor.; Martin, George R. R.,television producer,screenwriter.; McCann, Rory,1969-actor.; Turner, Sophie,1996-actor.; Williams, Maisie,1997-actor.; television adaptation of (work):Martin, George R. R.Song of ice and fire.; HBO Entertainment (Firm),production company.; HBO Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Home Box Office (Firm),presenter.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Charles Dance, Natalie Dormer, Jack Gleeson, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, John Bradley, Rose Leslie, Kristofer Hivju, Rory McCann, Gwendoline Christie, Jerome Flynn, Ciarán Hinds.Originally broadcast on television as individual episodes of the television program by HBO in 2015.Series 5 sees Daenerys Targaryen continue to grow in power which is not going unnoticed by those in Westeros. Elsewhere, Jon Snow faces some major changes on the wall and Arya Stark continues on her quest for revenge.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD, region 1; widescreen (aspect ratio 16:9, 1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.Emmy Award, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, 2015 (Peter Dinklage); Emmy Award, Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Drama Series, Limited Series Or Movie, 2015 ; Emmy Award, Outstanding Drama Series, 2015
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Fantasy television programs.; Imaginary wars and battles; Kings and rulers; Nobility; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
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