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- Great state : China and the world / by Brook, Timothy,1951-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.China is one of the oldest states in the world. It achieved its approximate current borders with the Ascendancy of the Yuan dynasty in the thirteenth century, and despite the passing of one Imperial dynasty to the next, has maintained them for the eight centuries since. China remained China through the Ming, the Qing, the Republic, the Occupation, and Communism. But despite the desires of some of the most powerful people in the Great State through the ages, China has never been alone in the world. It has had to contend with invaders as well as foreign traders and imperialists. Its rulers for the majority of the last eight centuries have not been Chinese. China became a mega-state not by conquering others, Timothy Brook contends, but rather by being conquered by others and then claiming right of succession to the empires of those Great States. What the Mongols and Manchu ruling families wrought, the Chinese ruling families of the Ming, the Republic, and the People's Republic, have perpetuated. Yet a contemporary Chinese idea of a 'fatherland' that is, and always has been, completely and naturally Chinese persists. Brook argues that China, like everywhere, is the outcome of history, and like every state, rests on its capacities to conquer and suppress. In The Great State, Brook examines China's relationship with the world at large for the first time, from the Yuan through to the present, by following the stories of ordinary and extraordinary people navigating the spaces where China met, and continues to meet, the world.
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- The office. [videorecording] / by Daniels, Greg.; Fischer, Jenna,1974-; Gervais, Ricky.; Helms, Ed.; Kaling, Mindy.; Krasinski, John,1979-; Merchant, Stephen.; Wilson, Rainn,1968-; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms.The Dunder Mifflin crew bid farewell to their own little corner of Scranton in the ninth and final season of The Office.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1 ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
- Subjects: Television comedies.; Clerks; Office management; Office politics; Paper products industry;
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- Tusk love / by Guanzon, Thea,author.;
"A merchant's daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars. This gorgeous hardcover edition features a reversible jacket with illustrated in-world fan art by Jester Lavorre. As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere has a predetermined path: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family's station, and live quietly as a lordling's obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations-for freedom and passion and adventure. Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, an aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack. Unlike Guinevere's path, Oskar's is not set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that's left for him is a long, lonely walk to a land he's never seen to find family he's never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down-even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave, thoughtful, and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in Oskar that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they'll need to choose between their expected destinations and their blossoming romance. Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role's Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life"--
- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Adventure and adventurers; Imaginary places; Magic; Man-woman relationships;
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- The office. [videorecording] / by Daniels, Greg,creator.; Gervais, Ricky,creator.; Merchant, Stephen,creator.; Wilson, Rainn,1968-actor.; Krasinski, John,1979-actor.; Fischer, Jenna,1974-actor.; Kaling, Mindy,actor.; Helms, Ed,actor.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms.Big changes are ahead for Dunder Mifflin/Sabre, with Robert California as the new CEO. Andy is promoted to Regional Manager, with Dwight his number two. Jim and Pam are expecting their second child, and Angela is pregnant with her first.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1 ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
- Subjects: Television comedies.; Clerks; Paper products industry; Office politics; Office management;
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- Tusk Love [electronic resource] : by Guanzon, Thea.aut; Critical Role.aut; CloudLibrary;
A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars. “A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.”—Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure. Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack. Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance. Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.
- Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic; Media Tie-In; Epic;
- © 2025., Random House Worlds,
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- Outlander. [videorecording] / by Balfe, Caitriona,actor.; Brown, David,television producer.; Heughan, Sam,1980-actor.; Lacroix, Duncan,actor.; Lewis, Gary,1958-actor.; McCreary, Bear,composer (expression); McTavish, Graham,actor.; Menzies, Tobias,1974-actor.; Moore, Ronald D,television producer,creator,screenwriter.; O'Rourke, Grant,actor.; Roberts, Matthew B,television producer.; Verbeek, Lotte,1982-actor.; Walters, Stephen,actor.; Television adaptation of (work):Gabaldon, Diana.Outlander novels.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Sony Pictures Television,production company.; Story Mining & Supply Co,production company.; Tall Ship Productions,production company.;
Music, Bear McCreary.Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix.Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Duncan Lacroix, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Gary Lewis, Lotte Verbeek.Season two of "Outlander" begins as Claire and Jamie arrive in France, hell-bent on infiltrating the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart, and stopping the battle of Culloden. With the help of his cousin Jared, a local wine merchant, Jamie and Claire are thrown into the lavish world of French society, where intrigue and parties are abundant, but political gain proves far less fruitful. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship. However, armed with the knowledge of what lies ahead, Claire and Jamie must race to prevent a doomed Highland uprising, and the extinction of Scottish life as they know it.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Historical television programs.; Television programs.; Television series.; Man-woman relationships; Nurses; Outlaws; Time travel;
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- Countess / by Palumbo, Suzan,author.;
"A queer Caribbean anti-colonial Count of Monte Cristo set in space in which a betrayed captain seeks revenge on the interplanetary empire that subjugated her people for generations. Virika Sameroo lives in colonized space under the Æerbot Empire, much like her ancestors before her in the British West Indies. After years of working hard to rise through the ranks of the empire's merchant marine, she's finally become first lieutenant on an interstellar cargo vessel. When her captain dies under suspicious circumstances, Virika is arrested for murder and charged with treason, despite her lifelong loyalty to the empire. Her conviction and subsequent imprisonment set her on a path of revenge, determined to take down the evil empire that wronged her, all while the fate of her people hangs in the balance."--
- Subjects: Queer fiction.; Science fiction.; Novels.; False imprisonment; Imperialism; Insurgency; Revenge; Space colonies; Women;
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- Murder with cinnamon scones / by Smith, Karen Rose.;
As local merchants unite to attract tourists for a much anticipated weekend quilting event, business is sure to spill over into eateries like Daisy's Tea Garden. Gorgeous craftwork is hanging everywhere--but among the quilts, potholders, and placemats, one gallery owner is wrapped up in some dangerous affairs... Reese Masemer had been dating one of Daisy's employees, Tessa, an artist, though their last interaction was as strained as a cup of loose leaf tea. Now Reese has been found dead near a covered bridge where Tessa's been practicing her sketches. She's the obvious suspect, but Daisy's learning that there were some major secrets in Reese's background, and several of his relationships were infused with resentment. To save Tessa, she'll have to find out who's tainted this quaint little town with murder...
- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder;
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- White Hot [electronic resource] : by Brown, Sandra.aut; cloudLibrary;
From #1 New York Times bestselling author and “masterful storyteller” (USA TODAY) Sandra Brown—a sexy, sultry, family-based thriller set in a small southern town. When her younger brother, Danny, commits suicide, Sayre Lynch breaks her vow never to return to her Louisiana hometown, and gets drawn back into her tyrannical father’s web. He and her older brother—who control the town’s sole industry, an iron foundry—are as corrupt as ever. Worse, they have hired a shrewd and disarming new lawyer, Beck Merchant…a man with his own agenda. When the police determine that Danny’s suicide was actually a homicide, Sayre must battle her family—and her passionate feelings for Beck—as she confronts a powder keg of old hatreds, past crimes, and a surprising plan of revenge.
- Subjects: Electronic books.; Romance; Crime; Suspense;
- © 2004., Simon & Schuster,
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- Fighting With My Family. by Merchant, Stephen,film director.; Johnson, Dwayne,actor.; Pugh, Florence,actor.; Lowden, Jack,actor.; Headey, Lena,actor.; Frost, Nick,actor.; Vaughn, Vince,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dwayne Johnson, Florence Pugh, Jack Lowden, Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Vince VaughnOriginally produced by MGM in 2019.Reformed gangster and wrestler Ricky and his wife Julia make a living performing with their children Saraya and Zak. When brother and sister get the chance to audition for WWE, it seems the family dream is coming true, but they are about to learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Comedy films.; Sports.; Families.;
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