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Winston and the Windsors : how Churchill shaped a royal dynasty / by Morton, Andrew,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny. Today, it seems his premonition was correct -- few figures in British history have been so deeply and consequently involved with the British family as Churchill. While many people in positions of power have advised kings and queens during their reign, Churchill was unique in his role: helping to shape not only a reign, but an entire royal dynasty. In Winston and the Windsors, Andrew Morton, one of the world's best-known biographers and a leading authority on celebrity, presents a meticulously researched joint biography of Winston Churchill and the House of Windsor. Throughout the course of his career and life, Churchill's connection to the Windsors fluctuated wildly. At times, he was the royal family's trusted confidant. At others, he was their leading antagonist. In exploring the complex dynamic between the two, Morton argues that, regardless of whether the attitudes of the royal family were warm or icy toward Churchill, their relationship was central to the twentieth-century history of the British monarchy. From the Churchill family's intricate relationship with the Crown, to Winston's initially begrudging but ultimately fruitful partnership with George VI, to his enduring fondness for Queen Elizabeth II, this fascinating narrative biography sheds new light on the ways the Crown not only shaped Winston Churchill's career, but the ways in which Churchill shepherded the monarchy into the modern era"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; Windsor, House of.; Monarchy; Prime ministers;
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Winston and the Windsors [text (large print)] : how Churchill shaped a royal dynasty / by Morton, Andrew,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny. Today, it seems his premonition was correct -- few figures in British history have been so deeply and consequently involved with the British family as Churchill. While many people in positions of power have advised kings and queens during their reign, Churchill was unique in his role: helping to shape not only a reign, but an entire royal dynasty. In Winston and the Windsors, Andrew Morton, one of the world's best-known biographers and a leading authority on celebrity, presents a meticulously researched joint biography of Winston Churchill and the House of Windsor. Throughout the course of his career and life, Churchill's connection to the Windsors fluctuated wildly. At times, he was the royal family's trusted confidant. At others, he was their leading antagonist. In exploring the complex dynamic between the two, Morton argues that, regardless of whether the attitudes of the royal family were warm or icy toward Churchill, their relationship was central to the twentieth-century history of the British monarchy. From the Churchill family's intricate relationship with the Crown, to Winston's initially begrudging but ultimately fruitful partnership with George VI, to his enduring fondness for Queen Elizabeth II, this fascinating narrative biography sheds new light on the ways the Crown not only shaped Winston Churchill's career, but the ways in which Churchill shepherded the monarchy into the modern era"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Large print books.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; Windsor, House of.; Monarchy; Prime ministers;
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The Brokenwood mysteries. [videorecording] / by Rea, Neill,1971-actor.; Sampson, Nic,1986-actor.; Sutherland, Fern,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; All 3 Media International (Firm),production company.; South Pacific Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Nic Sampson.DSS Mike Shepherd and DC Kristin Simms return to uncover more macabre goings on in the quiet, little, murder-ridden town of Brokenwood. Mike and Kristin investigate murderous rivalries and lethal grudges. Beneath the town's peaceful veneer are buried secrets, treacherous lies and murders.PG.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Television cop shows.; Television crime shows.; Criminal investigation; Criminals; Detectives; Murder; Police;
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Beethoven lives upstairs [sound recording]. by Beethoven, Ludwig van,1770-18271; Nichol, Barbara; Babiak, Walter; Studio Arts Orchestra;
Symphony #7, mvt. 2 (2:18) -- Symphony #5, mvt. 1 (2:31) -- Piano sonata, op. 90, mvt. 2 ; Flute serenade, op. 25, mvt. 3 ; Violin romance #1, op. 40 ; Symphony #2, mvt. 4 (4:09) -- Pathétique sonata, op. 13, mvt. 2 ; Contradanse #1 in C major (1:48) -- Symphony #5, mvt. 2 ; Piano sonata, op. 14, #2, mvt. 2 ; Flute serenade, op. 23, mvt. 1 (3:11) -- Polonaise ; La marmotte ; Country dance in A major ; Für Elise ; Flutnühr (3:51) -- Sonatina in G major ; Minuet in G major ; Violin "Spring" sonata, mvt. 1 ; Ecossaise ; Symphony #8, mvt. 2 (5:14) -- Moonlight sonata, op. 27 # 2, mvt. 1 (2:40) -- Flute serenade, mvt. 2 (1:56) -- Symphony #6, "Storm" (2:52) -- Nel cor più variations (1:58) -- Piano concerto #1, mvt. 1 ; Piano concerto #5, mvt. 2 (3:21) -- Bass exerpts from Symphony #9 ; Violin "Spring" sonata ; Rage over a lost penny ; Symphony #6, Shepherd's theme (tremulo) (4:16) -- Symphony #9, mvt. 4 (3:47) -- Sonata, opus 49 #2, mvt. 2 (1:59) -- Symphony #6, Shepherd's theme (:46)Studio Arts Orchestra, conductor, Walter Babiak ; produced by Susan Hammond, written by Barbara Nichol.
Subjects: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827; Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827.; Composers; Orchestral music; Piano music; Composers.;
© c1989., Classical Kids ; Distributed by Warner Music Canada,
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The ferryman : a novel / by Cronin, Justin,author.;
"A riveting novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia--where the truth isn't what it seems. Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a deteriorating outside world. In this island paradise, Prospera's lucky citizens enjoy long, fulfilling lives until the monitors embedded in their forearms, meant to measure their physical health and psychological well-being, fall below 10 percent. Then they retire themselves, embarking on a ferry ride to the island known as the Nursery, where their failing bodies are renewed, their memories are wiped clean, and they are readied to restart life afresh. Proctor Bennett, of the Department of Social Contracts, has a satisfying career as a ferryman, gently shepherding people through the retirement process--and, when necessary, enforcing it. But all is not well with Proctor. For one thing, he's been dreaming--which is supposed to be impossible in Prospera. For another, his monitor percentage has begun to drop alarmingly fast. And then comes the day he is summoned to retire his own father, who gives him a disturbing and cryptic message before being wrestled onto the ferry. Meanwhile, something is stirring. The Support Staff, ordinary men and women who provide the labor to keep Prospera running, have begun to question their place in the social order. Unrest is building, and there are rumors spreading of a resistance group--known as 'Arrivalists'--who may be fomenting revolution. Soon Proctor finds himself questioning everything he once believed, entangled with a much bigger cause than realized-and on a desperate mission to uncover the truth"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Apocalyptic fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Ferries; Insurgency; Retirement; Social classes; Social status;
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The K Team / by Rosenfelt, David,author.;
"In David Rosenfelt's newest series - a spinoff of the much beloved Andy Carpenter mysteries - Andy's wife forms an investigative team with a former detective and his German shepherd partner. Andy Carpenter's wife, Laurie, was a cop, a good one. Now she helps out on Andy's cases while also raising Ricky, their son. But she's been chafing to jump back into investigating on her own, and when her former partner and his German shepherd K-9 partner come to her with a proposal, she's in. From the author of the bestselling Andy Carpenter mysteries comes a spectacular new series with a K-9 main character"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Ex-police officers; Extortion investigation; Dogs; Police dogs; Private investigators; Women private investigators;
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The ferryman [sound recording] : a novel / by Cronin, Justin,author.; Brick, Scott,narrator.; Freeman, Suzanne Elise,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Scott Brick, Suzanne Elise Freeman."A riveting novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia--where the truth isn't what it seems. Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a deteriorating outside world. In this island paradise, Prospera's lucky citizens enjoy long, fulfilling lives until the monitors embedded in their forearms, meant to measure their physical health and psychological well-being, fall below 10 percent. Then they retire themselves, embarking on a ferry ride to the island known as the Nursery, where their failing bodies are renewed, their memories are wiped clean, and they are readied to restart life afresh. Proctor Bennett, of the Department of Social Contracts, has a satisfying career as a ferryman, gently shepherding people through the retirement process--and, when necessary, enforcing it. But all is not well with Proctor. For one thing, he's been dreaming--which is supposed to be impossible in Prospera. For another, his monitor percentage has begun to drop alarmingly fast. And then comes the day he is summoned to retire his own father, who gives him a disturbing and cryptic message before being wrestled onto the ferry. Meanwhile, something is stirring. The Support Staff, ordinary men and women who provide the labor to keep Prospera running, have begun to question their place in the social order. Unrest is building, and there are rumors spreading of a resistance group--known as 'Arrivalists'--who may be fomenting revolution. Soon Proctor finds himself questioning everything he once believed, entangled with a much bigger cause than realized-and on a desperate mission to uncover the truth"--
Subjects: Apocalyptic fiction.; Audiobooks.; Dystopian fiction.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Ferries; Insurgency; Retirement; Social classes; Social status;
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A Christmas story Christmas [videorecording] / by Billingsley, Peter,screenwriter,actor.; Drosche, River,actor.; Hayes, Erinn,1976-actor.; Kaytis, Clay,screenwriter,film director.; Schenk, Nick,screenwriter.; Zwilling, Irwin,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Shepherd, Jean.In God we trust, all others pay cash.; HBO Max (Firm),presenter.; Legendary Pictures,production company.; Toberoff Produtions,production company.; Warner Bros. Entertainment,publisher.; Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ),presenter.; Wild West Picture Show Productions,production company.;
Music, Jeff Morrow ; editor, David Walsh Heinz ; director of photography, Matthew Clark.Peter Billingsley, Erinn Hayes, River Drosche.Ralphie is all grown up in this sequel to the annual holiday favorite in which he must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it, this time as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.Canadian Home Video 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.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Comedy films.; Christmas films.; Feature films.; Christmas; Families; Father and child; Holidays;
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Gardening for butterflies : how you can attract and protect beautiful, beneficial insects / by Black, Scott Hoffman.; Borders, Brianna.; Fallon, Candace.; Lee-Mäder, Eric,1972-; Shepherd, Matthew.; Pyle, Robert Michael.; Xerces Society.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.Why butterflies matter and why they are in trouble -- Knowing butterflies and what they need -- Designing your butterfly garden -- Butterfly garden plants of North America -- Plant selection, installation, and maintenance -- Gardening for moths -- Helping butterflies beyond the garden fence -- Observing and enjoying butterflies -- Metric conversions.LSC
Subjects: Butterfly gardening.; Butterflies.;
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The Brokenwood mysteries. [videorecording] / by Beesley, Mark(Director),film director.; Keane, Murray,film director.; Rea, Neill,1971-actor.; Sutherland, Fern,actor.; Taylor, Pana Hema,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; All 3 Media International (Firm),production company.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.; South Pacific Pictures (Firm),production company.;
Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Pana Hema Taylor, Nic Sampson, Cristina Serban Ionda.Originally broadcast on television in 2016.Despite relishing the leisurely ways and quaint charms of country life, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) knows all is not well in the picturesque but murder-ridden town of Brokenwood. Along with his methodical partner, Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland), and eager young DC Sam Breen (Nic Sampson), Shepherd must confront the violent impulses and roiling passions that can mar even the most serene locales. In these four feature-length mysteries, the detectives face down poisonous spiders, a real-life Clue board game gone wrong, the death of a classic-car enthusiast, and someone killing the Christmas spirit.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television series.; Criminal investigation; Criminals; Detectives;
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