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Die walking : a child's journey through genocide / by M., Obadiah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In 1994, Obadiah was the thirteen-year-old son of a Hutu pastor who dreamt of becoming a pilot when he heard something was wrong in Kigali, Rwanda. He didn't understand the politics, but an uncle appeared, a family meeting was held, then they were fleeing genocide. They were under gunfire, soldiers in pursuit. Everywhere were bodies, hunger, that smell. Stalked by terror, Obadiah kept moving through unrelenting danger and the darkest despair. He was sustained by faith and the philosophy of Ubuntu--finding one's self through others. But not even escape led to safety, as Obadiah had to face the American refugee detention system. Die Walking is one boy's horrific story of shared humanity in a chaotic world."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; M., Obadiah.; Genocide survivors; Refugees; Refugees; Teenage refugees; Teenage refugees;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The forgotten orphan / by Peters, Glynis,author.;
As the Nazis' relentless bombs fall during the Blitz of Coventry, six-year-old Rose Sherbourne finds herself orphaned and under the guardianship of a Cornish farmer's daughter, Elenor Cardew. Elenor knows that the only way to protect spirited Rose is to leave the city and make a new life for themselves away from harm. But soon Elenor discovers that Hitler's firestorm is not the only thing she must fear when she learns a devastating secret about Rose With Rose's life in imminent danger, Elenor turns to the only person she can trust to keep the deadly secret, heroic Canadian pilot, Jackson St John. And amidst the destruction of war, an unlikely romance blossoms as they find a way to protect the child they have both grown to loveand each other.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; World War, 1939-1945; Orphans; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Battle of Britain 80 [videorecording] : Allies at war / by Bailey, Roger,on-screen participant.; Coleman, Nik,film director,film producer.; Coleman Television Ltd.,production company.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.;
Roger Bailey.This documentary gives a new perspective of a critical period in 1940. With Britain in crisis after a devastating defeat in Europe, these are the key moments that lead to WWII's most famous battle and the moment the Allies stepped in to save a nation. Brought to you by a renowned War production house behind the VE Day: In Colour films for Channel 4 and UKTV, this film reveals untold stories from across Europe about the turning point of WWII. Expert contributions, stunning archive and moving testimonies from the pilots themselves tell emotional, heroic and and life-changing stories of British, French, Czech and Polish events and actions that occurred in the critical battle and secured Britain's defence.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; War films.; Historical films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Britain, Battle of, Great Britain, 1940.; World War, 1939-1945;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The need to lead : a TOPGUN instructor's lessons on how leadership solves every challenge / by Berke, Dave,author.; Willink, Jocko,writer of foreword.;
"In this third book in the Extreme Ownership trilogy, a retired fighter pilot and TOPGUN instructor, now serving as the Chief Development Officer at Echelon Front, teaches readers the importance of leadership and how to implement it. The Need to Lead invokes the classic Top Gun movie quote. It is also an undeniable truth that author Dave Berke experienced as a Marine Corps officer, fighter pilot, TOPGUN instructor, ground combat leader, husband, and father. This book, based on his experiences and teachings, helps readers be better leaders and understand that leadership is a universal requirement for success, no matter the environment. Every person needs to lead in order to succeed. By adopting the right leadership mindsets and behaviors, we gain the capacity to solve problems, support the people around us, and amend our mistakes. How do we develop these necessary skills? By embracing the principles imparted to Berke from each humbling moment in the cockpit: 1. EVERYONE IS A LEADER: From the CEO to the most junior employee, everyone at every level, is a leader. Leadership isn't about rank, title, position, or function. The more people see themselves as leaders, the more they want to contribute to the team's success. 2. LEADERSHIP EXISTS IN EVERY CAPACITY: Leadership is often viewed as an attribute relevant to our professional lives, but it exists in every capacity, it applies in every situation. The same behaviors should guide us as parents, spouses, family members, and friends of all kinds. 3. EVERY PROBLEM WE FACE IS A LEADERSHIP PROBLEM: The problems we confront at work aren't caused by external factors. They are caused by our failure to lead. Our child's behavior isn't just a function of their age and tendencies; it's about us as parents. If a lack of leadership is the problem, and good leadership is the solution, then how we lead becomes the most critical factor affecting the outcome. 4. LEADERSHIP IS A SKILL: Good leaders aren't simply born. Leadership can be learned, which means every single person in the world can get better at it if they choose. This book is their guide. Through compelling stories from TOPGUN training and combat to the boardroom and at home, Berke gives readers the necessary tools to succeed"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Leadership.; Success.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Hot pursuit / by Woods, Stuart.;
"Stone Barrington is back in the exciting new adventure from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. It's not often that Stone Barrington finds a woman as accustomed to the jet-set lifestyle as he, so he's pleasantly surprised when he meets a gorgeous pilot who's soon moving to New York, and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe, but trailing them is some unwanted baggage his new lady love's unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. And while Stone is fending off his newest adversary, trouble is brewing on the international stage. Several enemy operatives are at large, and only a coordinated intelligence effort will have any chance of stopping their deadly plot. But the clock is ticking. and time has nearly run out"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character); Private investigators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Perfect Passion Company / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.;
"As the new manager of The Perfect Passion Company at No. 24 Mouse Lane in New Town, Katie Donald has made it her mission to provide help to the lovelorn citizens of Edinburgh. With the help of her amiable and handsome office neighbor William Kidd, she finds herself making matches for the lonely hearts of Edinburgh who want a more personal touch. In this tale, Katie helps an airline pilot figure out what it is he really wants in a partner by sending him to cooking school. Another customer, a hotelier with a particularly overbearing mother, arrives looking for a bit of freedom -- and space. Along the way, Katie learns that the work of the Perfect Passion Company may be a little broader in its scope than she had originally thought."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Dating (Social customs); Dating services; Interpersonal attraction; Mate selection;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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We own the sky / by Philbrick, W. R.(W. Rodman);
"It's Maine, 1924, and the Ku Klux Klan is on the rise. Davy and Jo Michaud have been recently orphaned. Taken in by a distant relative-a famous aviator-they are now working with a group of stunt pilots who spend their time wing walking, leaping from plane to plane, and flying through fireworks! But though the stunts are dangerous, the real threat is building behind the scenes. The KKK is on the rise in Maine that summer, inspired by the racial fears promoted in Birth of a Nation. They spew hatred of immigrants, Blacks, Jews, and French Catholics-that last, a rage that will be directed at Davy and Jo. When Davy and Jo cross paths with the Klan, they get tangled up in a terrible revenge plan, and held as hostages. Can they escape with their lives?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 8-12Grades 7-9LSC
Subjects: Ku Klux Klan (1915- ); Stunt flying; Hostages;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Strange world [videorecording] / by Gyllenhaal, Jake,1980-voice actor.; Hall, Don,1969-film director.; Nguyen, Qui,film director.; Quaid, Dennis,voice actor.; Tudyk, Alan,voice actor.; Union, Gabrielle,voice actor.; Young-White, Jaboukie,1994-voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union, Alan Tudyk, Dennis Quaid.Walt Disney Animation Studios' original action-packed comedy adventure, "Strange World," introduces us to three generations of the legendary Clade family as they attempt to band together and navigate an uncharted, treacherous land beneath their world. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher's larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher's 16-year-old son, Ethan, who secretly stows away in search of the adventure he's always wanted; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher's partner in all things; and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia's fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA 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, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Adventure and adventurers; Explorers; Families;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Serving in Secret. by T., Jonathan,film director.; MSNBC Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by MSNBC Films in 2023.In 1970, Tom Carpenter graduated from the Naval Academy ready to follow his family’s lineage in the military as a US Marine Corps attack pilot. Then he met Courtland Hirschi. Tom and Court fell deeply in love, keeping their illicit relationship a secret. At that time, homosexuality – if discovered – resulted in being kicked out of the military with a dishonorable discharge, a court martial, jail time, or worse… Tom and Court’s story would be no exception. SERVING IN SECRET features leading voices in politics, historians, civil rights activists, and retired military personnel telling the story of LGBTQ discrimination in the military, and the controversial compromise known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Tom’s work towards its repeal along with many others was the Turning Point for LGBTQ+ rights, a fight that continues today.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Military.; History, Modern.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Current affairs.;
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World on fire. [videorecording] / by Bennette, Rachel,screenwriter.; Biedunkiewicz, Erik,actor.; Black, Amanda(Producer),television producer.; Bonnar, Mark,actor.; Bowker, Peter,1958-creator,screenwriter.; Brown, Julia(Actress),actor.; Casson, Drew,television director.; Chilton, Grace,actor.; Cokeliss, Barney,television director.; Daley-Ward, Yrsa,actor.; Daniell, Angie,television producer.; Derouand, Eugénie,actor.; Gaur, Meenu,television director.; Götting, Johanna,actor.; Harrison, Blake,1985?-actor.; Hauer-King, Jonah,1995-actor.; Jones, Matt,1968 August 5-screenwriter.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; Mir, Ahad Raza,actor.; Mitchell, Ewan(Actor),actor.; Sawyers, Parker,actor.; Schiweck, Miriam,actor.; Spellman, Ceallach,1995-actor.; Sulkin, Gregg,1992-actor.; Wichłacz, Zofia,actor.; Więcławek, Mateusz,actor.; ITV Studios,production company.; Mammoth Screen (Firm),production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
Erik Biedunkiewicz, Mark Bonnar, Julia Brown, Grace Chilton, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Eugénie Derouand, Johanna Götting, Blake Harrison, Jonah Hauer-King, Ewan Mitchell, Ahad Raza Mir, Parker Sawyers, Miriam Schiweck, Cel Spellman, Gregg Sulkin, Zofia Wichłacz, Mateusz Więcławek, Lesley Manville.Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2023."October, 1940. Manchester, England. As valiant Jewish RAF pilot David defends the skies against the Luftwaffe, Harry and Kasia finally arrive home. How will Robina cope with another refugee under roof? When yet another house guest arrives -- Sir James, a civil servant on official business -- he looks set to beguile his host, but will Kasia be charmed as well? Meanwhile, in Berlin, teenager Marga is selected to mother a baby for the Führer, but can her best friend Gertha convince her to reconsider? In North Africa, Stan has found a new enemy in brutal desert conditions while meticulous Officer Rajib leads a team of Indian Sappers in the gravely dangerous task of clearing minefields. And in Paris, Henriette oversees the Resistance escape route" --Container.14A.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Historical television programs.; War television programs.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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