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Tyrant. by Iggulden, Conn.;
In this second entry of the 'Nero' trilogy, Agrippina is elevated to empress and Claudius is convinced to adopt her 13-year-old son Nero, naming him his new heir. But Rome has always been dangerous. To rise there, as Nero is to discover, others must fall - even emperors.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Historical / Ancient; FICTION / Thrillers / Historical; FICTION / Thrillers / Political;
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The next apocalypse : the art and science of survival / by Begley, Chris,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Pandemic, climate change, or war: our era is ripe with the odour of doomsday. In 'The Next Apocalypse', archaeologist Chris Begley examines past collapses of civilizations, such as the Maya and Rome, and argues that understanding these breakdowns can help us prepare for a potentially disastrous future.
Subjects: Disasters; Survivalism.; Emergency management;
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How to survive history : how to outrun a Tyrannosaurus, escape Pompeii, get off the Titanic, and survive the rest of history's deadliest catastrophes / by Cassidy, Cody,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."History is the most dangerous place on earth. From dinosaurs the size of locomotives to meteors big enough to sterilize the planet, from famines to pandemics, from tornadoes to the Chicxulub asteroid, the odds of human survival are slim but not zero--at least, not if you know where to go and what to do. In each chapter of How to Survive History, Cody Cassidy explores how to survive one of history's greatest threats: getting eaten by dinosaurs, being destroyed by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, succumbing to the lava flows of Pompeii, being devoured by the Donner Party, drowning during the sinking of the Titanic, falling prey to the Black Death, and more. Using hindsight and modern science to estimate everything from how fast you'd need to run to outpace a T. rex to the advantages of different body types in surviving the Donner Party tragedy, Cassidy gives you a detailed battle plan for survival, helping you learn about the era at the same time. History may be the most dangerous place on earth, but that doesn't mean you can't visit. You can, and you should. And with a copy of How to Survive History in your back pocket, you just might make it out alive"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Disasters; History; Survival.;
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Walking through history. [videorecording] / by Robinson, Tony,1946-actor.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.;
Host, Sir Tony Robinson.In this four-part series, Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from Britain's past.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Travelogues (Television programs); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Cities and towns; Historic buildings; Historic districts; Historic sites; Landscape archaeology; Walking;
For private home use only.
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Woman of God / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Paetro, Maxine,author.;
"St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith and her life"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction);
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Woman of God [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Plummer, Thérèse,narrator.; Paetro, Maxine,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Thérèse Plummer."St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope is a woman? The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies. From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith and her life"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Thrillers (Fiction);
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Assassin's creed. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Continue the story of legendary assassin Ezio in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Set in Rome in the year 1503, this action-packed title gives you a team of assassin's to play with as you journey through Italy's greatest city to defeat mortal enemies. Plus, a multiplayer layer lets you choose from more characters each with signature weapons, skills and techniques.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood, stong language, violence, sexual content).DVD compatible with Xbox 360 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; content download ; 4-8 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband Internet connection required).
Subjects: Assassin's creed brotherhood (Game); Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Video games.; Xbox 360 (Video game console);
© c2010., Microsoft Corp.,
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Coriolanus [videorecording]. by Fiennes, Ralph; Redgrave, Vanessa; Butler, Gerard; Chastain, Jessica;
Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave, Gerard Butler, Jessica Chastain.Caius Martius 'Coriolanus' is a feared and revered Roman general, suddenly pitted against his own city and fellow citizens. Rebelling against the power-hungry designs of his manipulative mother and rejected by his own people, Coriolanus incites a riot that expels him from Rome. The banished hero joins forces with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius to extract his revenge and determine his destiny.CHVRS rating: 14A.DVD.
Subjects: Action.; Foreign.; Action / Adventure.;
© 2012., The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment,
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The private life of spies ; and The exquisite art of getting even / by McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-author.; McCall Smith, Alexander,1948-Short stories.Selections.; container of (work):McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-Exquisite art of getting even.; container of (work):McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-Private life of shadows.;
"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution. In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself--quite convincingly--as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day. A keen observer of humanity imbued with a sparkling imagination, Alexander McCall Smith illustrates throughout that transparency is paramount and forgiveness is restorative. With surprising insight and a healthy helping of humor, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Short stories.; Spy fiction.;
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The palace / by Reich, Christopher,author.;
PREVIOUS BOOK IN SERIES: CROWN JEWEL, ISBN 9780316342391. When Rafael Castille is arrested for blackmail, extortion, and embezzlement, Simon Riske rushes to Bangkok to prove Castille's innocence. Pursued by unseen forces for the murder of a top military official, Riske must fight to stay alive long enough to uncover the truth. Simon's quest takes him from Bangkok to Singapore, and, ultimately, to Rome and the Cannes Film Festival, as he unravels a complex, audacious theft of enormous magnitude.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Extortion; Threats;
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