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The Ghost Writer. by Polanski, Roman,film director.; McGregor, Ewan,actor.; Belushi, James,actor.; Bernthal, Jon,actor.; Cattrall, Kim,actor.; Brosnan, Pierce,actor.; Lionsgate (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ewan McGregor, James Belushi, Jon Bernthal, Kim Cattrall, Pierce BrosnanOriginally produced by Lionsgate in 2010.When a gifted ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration's harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician's past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever. Co-starring Olivia Williams and Kim Cattrall, it's a taut and shocking thriller from acclaimed director Roman Polanski (The Pianist).Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Crime.; Detective and mystery films.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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A private spy : the letters of John le Carré / by Le Carré, John,1931-2020,author.; Cornwell, Tim,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, andwit-a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal correspondence.; Personal narratives.; Le Carré, John, 1931-2020; Authors; Authors, English;
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Dante's Indiana : a novel / by Boyagoda, Randy,1976-author.;
In 'Dante's Indiana', Prin moves to small-town Indiana to work for a millionaire whos building a theme park inspired by Dantes 'Inferno', and he quickly becomes involved in the lives of his co-workers and in the struggles of their opioid-ravaged community. When a Black teenager is killed, creationists, politicians and protesters alike descend. In the midst of this American chaos, Prin risks everything to help the lost and angry souls around him while searching for his own way home. Randy Boyagoda lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'Original Prin'.
Subjects: Black humor.; Satirical literature.; Faith; Families; Fanaticism;
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Gangster squad [videorecording] / by Beall, Will.; Brolin, Josh.; Fleischer, Ruben.; Gosling, Ryan,1980-; Lieberman, Paul,1949-Gangster Squad.Videorecording.; Lin, Dan.; McCormick, Kevin.; Nolte, Nick.; Penn, Sean,1960-; Stone, Emma,1988-; Tadross, Michael.; Village Roadshow Pictures.; Warner Bros.;
Edited by James Herbert, Alan Baumgarten ; director of photography, Dion Beebe ; music by Steve Jablonsky.Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone.Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, guns, and if he has his way, every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop, except for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders who come together to try and tear Cohen's world apart.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Dept.; Action and adventure films.; Crime films.; Criminal behavior; Feature films.; Gangsters; Mafia; Mafiosi; Police administration; Police;
© c2013., Village Roadshow Pictures,
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Gangster squad [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Beall, Will.; Brolin, Josh.; Fleischer, Ruben.; Gosling, Ryan,1980-; Lieberman, Paul,1949-Gangster Squad.Videorecording.; Lin, Dan.; McCormick, Kevin.; Nolte, Nick.; Penn, Sean,1960-; Stone, Emma,1988-; Tadross, Michael.; Village Roadshow Pictures.; Warner Bros.;
Edited by James Herbert, Alan Baumgarten ; director of photography, Dion Beebe ; music by Steve Jablonsky.Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone.Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, guns, and if he has his way, every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It's enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop, except for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders who come together to try and tear Cohen's world apart.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 DTS-HD Digital surround.DVD, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Dept.; Action and adventure films.; Crime films.; Criminal behavior; Feature films.; Gangsters; Mafia; Mafiosi; Police administration; Police;
© c2013., Village Roadshow Pictures,
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Is democracy failing? : a primer for the 21st century / by Dasandi, Niheer,author.; Taylor, Matthew,1960-editor.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index,.Only four countries around the world do not currently define themselves as democracies. But many more do not fulfil the four basic requirements of democracy: free and fair elections, active participation of citizens in politics, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Since 2015, far-right and populist politicians have been on the rise throughout the West. Is populism the new face of democracy? Is democracy simply the will of the people? Can any existing government claim to be truly democratic? This captivating, articulate volume explores and interrogates each form of democracy and questions whether they remain fit for purpose today.
Subjects: Democracy.;
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The Russian / by Coes, Ben,author.;
"As the brutal Russian mafia becomes the most powerful and deadly criminal enterprise in the U.S., it's up to covert operative Rob Tacoma to fight back ... Ruthless, clever, and unbelievably violent, the Russian mafia has rapidly taken over the criminal underworld in the U.S. and law enforcement has been unable to stem the tide. When a powerful Russian mob family declares war by publicly executing two high-profile American politicians, the messageis unmistakable-opposition will be met with overwhelming deadly force. With no other viable options, the President creates a clandestine assassinations team to find and eliminate the unreachable men running this deadly criminal operation.--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Intelligence officers; Secret service; Assassins; Russian American criminals; Organized crime; Murder;
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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty. by Roberts, Jamie,film director.; Fleetwood, Kate,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Kate FleetwoodOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2020.Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story. It’s an electrifying study of the Murdoch dynasty, charting the ups and downs of an empire. From the ambition that fuelled its success, to the criminality that led to the closure of the News of the World, and the Leveson Inquiry. Ultimately, the empire is broken up. But there’s a powerful new ally setting his sights on the White House.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Mass media and culture.; Biography.; Globalization--Economic aspects.; Documentary television programs.;
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Turbulence / by Woods, Stuart,author.;
Stone Barrington and several friends are vacationing in Florida when an extreme weather event puts a damper on their trip. Even worse, the hurricane-force winds blow a powerful, noxious politician straight onto Stone's doorstep. Though they part ways before long, Stone soon learns that he hasn't seen the last of his new acquaintance. It turns out that this official has some shady associates who may have destructive plans afoot, and Stone needs an entrée to the inside to figure out their scheme. With the fate of nations at stake, Stone must summon all of his fearless daring to put an end to the audacious plot ... but this time he may be in over his head.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character); Private investigators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Deadlock / by Jardine, Quintin,author.;
Sir Robert Skinner's stock is rising -- after retiring from the police service he's been promoted to head an international media organisation. Yet a series of unexplained deaths on his home turf in Scotland threaten to bring him crashing back down to earth. As Skinner helps the elderly in his local community, several residents seem to die of natural causes. But when a gruesome discovery is made in a Glasgow flat and one of Skinner's long-time friends -- an aspiring politician -- emerges as the prime suspect, things become very murky indeed. After unpicking clues that go nowhere, Skinner and his team are left grappling the most baffling conundrum they have ever encountered -- is there a mystery at all?
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Ex-police officers; Murder; Skinner, Bob (Fictitious character);
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