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JFK. by Logevall, Fredrik,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."By the time of his assassination in 1963, John F. Kennedy stood at the helm of the greatest power the world had ever seen, a booming American nation he had steered through some of the most perilous diplomatic standoffs of the Cold War era. Born in 1917 to a striving Irish American family that had ascended the ranks of Boston's labyrinthine political machine, Kennedy was bred for government, and his meteoric rise to become the youngest president ever cemented his status as one of the most mythologized political figures in American history. And yet, in the decades since his untimely death, hagiographic portrayals of his dazzling charisma, reports of his extramarital affairs, and disagreements over his political legacy have made our 35th president more mysterious than ever--a problem further exacerbated by the fact that no genuinely comprehensive account of his life has yet been attempted. Beckoned by this gap in our historical knowledge, Fredrik Logevall has spent seven years searching for the "real" JFK. The result of this prodigious effort is a sweeping two-volume biography that, for the first time, properly contextualizes Kennedy amidst the roiling American Century. Beginning with the three generations of Kennedy men and women who transformed the clan from working-class Irish immigrants to members of Boston's political elite, Volume One spans the first thirty-nine years of JFK's life, from sickly second son to restless Harvard undergraduate and World War II hero, through his ascendance on Capitol Hill and, finally, his decision to run for president. In chronicling Kennedy's extraordinary life and times, Logevall offers the clearest portrait we have of an iconic, yet still elusive, American president."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963.; Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; United States. Congress. Senate; Legislators; Presidents;
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Dark tides : a novel / by Gregory, Philippa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-452)."#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice, and New England. Midsummer Eve 1670. Two unexpected visitors arrive at a shabby warehouse on the south side of the River Thames. The first is a wealthy man hoping to find the lover he deserted twenty-one years before. James Avery has everything to offer, including the favour of the newly restored King Charles II, and he believes that the warehouse's poor owner Alinor has the one thing his money cannot buy-his son and heir. The second visitor is a beautiful widow from Venice in deepest mourning. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come to tell Alinor that her son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the Venice lagoon. Alinor writes to her brother Ned, newly arrived in faraway New England and trying to make a life between the worlds of the English newcomers and the American Indians as they move toward inevitable war. Alinor tells him that she knows-without doubt-that her son is alive and the widow is an imposter. Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, in the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this is a novel of greed and desire: for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Women;
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Dark tides [sound recording] : a novel / by Gregory, Philippa,author.; Brealey, Louise,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Louise Brealey."#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice, and New England. Midsummer Eve 1670. Two unexpected visitors arrive at a shabby warehouse on the south side of the River Thames. The first is a wealthy man hoping to find the lover he deserted twenty-one years before. James Avery has everything to offer, including the favour of the newly restored King Charles II, and he believes that the warehouse's poor owner Alinor has the one thing his money cannot buy-his son and heir. The second visitor is a beautiful widow from Venice in deepest mourning. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come to tell Alinor that her son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the Venice lagoon. Alinor writes to her brother Ned, newly arrived in faraway New England and trying to make a life between the worlds of the English newcomers and the American Indians as they move toward inevitable war. Alinor tells him that she knows-without doubt-that her son is alive and the widow is an imposter. Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, in the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this is a novel of greed and desire: for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Women;
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The age of witches / by Morgan, Louisa,1952-author.;
"Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches, returns with another riveting tale of family, witchcraft, and love that spans generations, set in Gilded Age New York and London. Harriet Bishop, descended from a long line of witches, uses magic to help women in need -- not only ordinary women, but also those with powers of their own. She must intervene when a distant cousin wields dangerous magic to change the lives of two unsuspecting young people ... one of whom might just be a witch herself. Frances Allington has used her wiles and witchcraft to claw her way out of poverty and into a spectacular marriage with one of New York's wealthiest new tycoons. She is determined to secure the Allingtons' position amongst the city's elite Four Hundred families by any means necessary -- including a scheme to make a glorious aristocratic match for her headstrong and reluctant step-daughter, Annis, using the same strange power with which she ensnared Annis's father. To save Annis from this dark magic, Harriet reveals to her Frances' misuse of their shared birthright and kindles in Annis her own nascent powers. Together, Harriet and Annis must resist her stepmother's agenda, lest she -- and the dashing young lord she suspects she could come to love -- lose their freedom, and possibly their lives. Previous books by Louisa Morgan: A Secret History of WitchesThe Witch's Kind"--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Women; Family secrets; Magic; Witches; Interpersonal relations;
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80 for Brady [videorecording] / by Brady, Tom,1977-film producer,actor.; Field, Sally,actor.; Fonda, Jane,1937-actor.; Halpern, Emily,screenwriter.; Haskins, Sarah,1979-screenwriter.; Marvin, Kyle,film director.; Moreno, Rita,actor.; Tomlin, Lily,actor.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Harry Hamlin, Sally Kirkland, Sara Gilbert, Bob Balaban, Tom Brady, Glynn Turman, Jimmy O. Yang.As the New England Patriots reach the Super Bowl in Houston, four female fans become determined to go to the game and meet quarterback Tom Brady, which proves a more memorable experience than they anticipated after the Patriots fall behind by four touchdowns.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language, some drug content and some suggestive references.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Sports films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Brady, Tom, 1977-; New England Patriots (Football team); Super Bowl 2017 : Houston, Tex.); Best friends; Female friendship; Football fans; Older women;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A long way down [videorecording] / by Brosnan, Pierce,actor.; Chaumeil, Pascal,director.; Chaumell, Pascal,film director.; Collette, Toni,actor.; Dwyer, Finola,film producer.; Hornby, Nick.Long way down.Videorecording.; Poots, Imogen,1989-actor.; Posey, Amanda,film producer.; Thorne, Jack,writer of screenplay.; Mongrel Media.; Métropole Films Distribution.;
Music by Dario Marianelli; edited by Barney Pilling, Chris Gill; director of photography, Ben Davis.Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Aaron Paul, Zara White.Four suicidal strangers find support in the last place they ever expected to in this emotionally charged comedy-drama based on the novel by Nick Hornby. It's New Year's Eve in London, and disgraced television personality Martin (Pierce Brosnan) is about to take a flying leap off of Topper's Tower when he's interrupted by Maureen (Toni Collette), a lonely single mother who's reached the end of her rope. Meanwhile, as the pair realize their suicide plans have overlapped, onto the rooftop dashes Jess (Imogen Poots), a rebellious teen with nothing left to live for. Just when it seems this despairing group can't possibly get any bigger, rocker-turned-pizza delivery driver J.J. (Aaron Paul) shows up with a fresh pie and a death wish. Rather than taking the plunge together, the unlikely foursome decide to put their plans off until Valentine's Day -- sticking together and supporting one another in the interim. Later, as their friendship deepens, their unusual pact stirs a media firestorm.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; Dolby digital 5.1 ; NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen 2.35:1.
Subjects: Hornby, Nick.; Apartment dwellers; Comedy films.; Dysfunctional families; Feature films.; Friendship; New Year; Strangers; Suicidal behavior;
© 2014., Distributed by Mongrel Media,
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Little women [yoto card] : Yoto card / by Alcott, Louisa May,1832-1888,author.;
Read by Nerissa Bradley; Megan Gage; Georgina Sadler; Charlotte Meyers; Amélie Forester-Evans; Harriet Carmichael; Nezar Alderazi; Eric Meyers; Greg Lockett.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.A Yoto Original adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The perfect introduction to this heartwarming story for young listeners. Narrated by Nerissa Bradley and brought to life with music, sound effects, and a full cast. When their father is away serving as a chaplain in the American Civil War, the March sisters are faced with the trials and tribulations of life, forcing them all to grow up in more ways than one. Follow Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy over the course of one eventful year in 19th Century New England, as they learn the importance of family, friendship and courage. Through adventure, romance, sadness, and joy they discover their individual strengths and weaknesses and learn what it means to be a family. A timeless coming-of-age story of love, hope and the power of sisterhood.Ages 8 to 14.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Classics; Literary; March family (Fictitious characters); Mothers and daughters; Young women; Sisters; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
© 2021., Yoto Inc.
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Locust Lane / by Amidon, Stephen,author.;
"A domestic thriller about a young girl's mysterious death in an affluent New England suburb and the teenagers who are suspects"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Murder; Rich people; Teenagers; Young women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Fatal fudge swirl / by Allen, Meri,author.;
A movie production brings drama--and murder--to a close-knit New England village, forcing Riley Rhodes to scoop out the suspects.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Recipes.; Novels.; Halloween; Ice cream parlors; Motion pictures; Murder; Weddings;
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The Battery. by Gardner, Jeremy,film director.; Cronheim, Adam,actor.; O'Brien, Alana,actor.; Gardner, Jeremy,actor.; Fessenden, Larry,actor.; Bolle, Niels,actor.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Adam Cronheim, Alana O'Brien, Jeremy Gardner, Larry Fessenden, Niels BolleOriginally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2012.The personalities of two former baseball players clash as they traverse the rural back roads of a post-plague New England teeming with the undead.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Comedy films.; Horror films.; Independent films.; Zombies.; Monsters in motion pictures.;
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