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The secret of secrets [text (large print)] : a novel / by Brown, Dan,1964-author.;
"Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon-a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague's most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine ... and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Novels.; Langdon, Robert (Fictitious character); Consciousness; Cryptographers; Murder; Missing persons;
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All the queen's spies / by Clements, Oliver,1972-author.;
"The "lively" (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series continues with this thriller about Queen Elizabeth I's advisor John Dee in a race to save the Empire with the help of a mysterious manuscript that offers global power. With rumors of the end times swirling, philosopher and astronomer John Dee travels to Prague in an effort to prevent one of Catherine de Medici's seductive ladies-in-waiting from luring the Holy Roman Emperor into a crusade against England. To convince the famously occult-loving Emperor to join his side, Dee entices him with the esoteric Book of Secrets, a volume that, if decoded, could provide the chance to control the levers of heaven and earth. But Dee faces enemies at every turn, including a female codebreaker who could be the undoing of Dee and the British Empire"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; Novels.; Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603; Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1552-1612; Dee, John, 1527-1608;
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Games untold / by Barnes, Jennifer Lynn,author.;
"Novellas and short stories set before, during, and after the Inheritance Games series"--Ages 12 and up.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novellas.; Families; Inheritance and succession; Wealth; Family life; Families; Inheritance and succession; Wealth;
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Hammer to fall / by Lawton, John,1949-author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: THE UNFORTUNATE ENGLISHMAN, ISBN 9780802123992. The third 'Joe Wilderness' spy thriller from John Lawton, moving from icy Finland to tumultuous Cold War Prague, 'Hammer to Fall' is a tale of vodka smuggling and a legendary female Red Army general who is playing a dangerous game.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Cold War; Intelligence officers; Alcohol trafficking;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Trailer Park Boys: Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties. by Lightening, Charlie,film director.; Bob Thornton, Billy,actor.; Paul Tremblay, John,actor.; Smith, Mike,actor.; Roach, Patrick,actor.; Wells, Robb,actor.; Blue Fox Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Billy Bob Thornton, John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, Patrick Roach, Robb WellsOriginally produced by Blue Fox Entertainment in 2024.While Bubbles and his band are playing shows around Nova Scotia, a viral internet clip lands them a European tour opening for Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. With Randy as their roadie, they head to Prague, but soon get kicked off the tour, busking to survive. Can Ricky and Julian come to the rescue?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--Canada.; Action and adventure films.;
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Jingle / by Korman, Gordon.;
Santa's Workshop Holiday Spectacular at the Colchester mansion is a long standing tradition in Cedarville, however Griffin, Ben, and Antonia are not happy to find that they have been volunteered as elves by their friend Logan and can not get out of it--but this year the pageant seem plagued by frequent electrical outages, and during one of them the valuable antique known as the Star of Prague disappears from the giant Christmas tree, and as they are the chief suspects, the friends set out to find who took it.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Christmas stories.; Bing, Griffin (Fictitious character); Christmas pageants; Antiques; Theft; Doberman pinscher; Friendship;
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The Secret of Secrets A Novel [electronic resource] : by Brown, Dan.aut; CloudLibrary;
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Action & Adventure; Suspense; Technological;
© 2025., Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group,
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The Secret of Secrets A Novel [electronic resource] : by Brown, Dan.aut; Michael, Paul.nrt; CloudLibrary;
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world’s most celebrated thriller writer and author of The Da Vinci Code returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Action & Adventure; Suspense; Technological;
© 2025., Penguin Random House,
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The child on platform one / by Thompson, Gill,author.;
Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away, even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed. In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. It is only when her young son enlists in the RAF that Pamela realises how easily her own world could come crashing down.
Subjects: War fiction.; Historical fiction.; Jewish refugees; Kindertransports (Rescue operations); Mother and child; Secrecy; World War, 1939-1945;
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Indians on vacation : a novel / by King, Thomas,1943-author.;
"Meet Bird and Mimi in this brilliant new novel from one of Canada's foremost authors. Inspired by a handful of old postcards, sent by Uncle Lenny nearly a hundred years before, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace the steps of Mimi's long-lost uncle and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe. By turns witty, sly and poignant, this is the unforgettable tale of one couple's holiday trip to Prague. The often grumpy Bird and optimistic Mimi and their wanderings through the European capitals reveal a complicated history, both personal and political."--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Indigenous peoples; Vacations;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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