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Serpent's Point / by Ellis, Kate,1953-author.;
Serpent's Point in South Devon is the focus of local legends. The large house on the headland is shrouded in an ancient tale of evil, and when a woman is found strangled on the coastal path, DI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate. The woman had been house-sitting at Serpent's Point and Wesley is surprised to discover that she was conducting an investigation into unsolved missing persons cases. Could these inquires have led to her murder? While the case takes Wesley to Yorkshire and the Cotswolds, archaeologist Neil Watson is making a dramatic discovery of his own in the fields near the house. When a skeleton is uncovered, the pressure rises to find a killer, and Wesley and Neil realise that Serpent's Point holds more secrets than anyone could have imagined.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Peterson, Wesley (Fictitious character); Archaeologists; Detectives; Excavations (Archaeology); Missing persons; Murder; Police; Secrecy;
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America's reluctant prince [sound recording] : the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. / by Gillon, Steven M.,author.; Pabon, Andrés,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.; Books on Tape, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by Tim Andrés Pabon."Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story behind JFK Jr.'s complicated and rich life. In the end, Gillon proves that John's life was far more than another tragedy -- rather, it's the true key to understanding both the Kennedy legacy and how America's First Family continues to shape the world we live in today"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Children of presidents; Celebrities;
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The Mitford vanishing / by Fellowes, Jessica,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."1937. War with Germany is dawning, and a civil war already rages in Spain. Split across political lines, the six Mitford sisters are more divided than ever. Meanwhile their former maid Louisa Cannon is now a private detective, working with her policeman husband Guy Sullivan. Louisa and Guy are surprised when a call comes in from novelist Nancy Mitford requesting that they look into the disappearance of her Communist sister Jessica in Spain. But one case leads to another as they are also asked to investigate the mysterious vanishing of a soldier. As the two cases come together, Louisa and Guy discover that every marriage has its secrets-but some are more deadly than others. Suddenly home feels a long way away ..."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Mitford, Jessica, 1917-1996; Mitford family; Missing persons; Sisters; Women private investigators;
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Ms. Marvel. [graphic novel] / by Ahmed, Samira(Fiction writer),author.; Caramagna, Joe,letterer.; Farrell, Triona,colourist.; Genolet, Andrés,illustrator.;
The greatest hero of the new generation returns in an all-new solo adventure! After an explosion of interdimensional proportions at her cousin's lab, Kamala Khan suddenly has a doppelgnger to deal with! As Ms. Marvel, it's her duty to help out the newcomer, but something doesn't feel quite right. Kamala's powers are on the fritz, and she suspects that this new hero-in-training isn't trustworthy. And why has everything around herturned into a Bollywood set?! New York Times best-selling author Samira Ahmed (Love, Hate, & Other Filters; Internment; Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Know) brings all the flair of her young adult fiction to the always-surprising world of Ms. Marvel!Marvel, T+.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Marvel, Ms. (Fictitious character); Good and evil; Superheroes; Women superheroes;
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Confluence. by Kolker, Andrew,film director.; Groban, Christopher,film director.; Alvarez, Louis,film director.; Lear, Marion,film director.; The Center for New American Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The Center for New American Media in 2024.A three-part series which explores the many ways art, science, and technology come together to spark human creativity. Featuring an exciting array of artists, scientists, and technologists working at the cutting edge of creativity in painting, sculpture, music, video games, and robotics, viewers will get a fascinating and surprising look behind the scenes at the creative process. In a world where the arts and STEM are thought of as distinctly separate realms, CONFLUENCE shows how they in fact can combine to spark human creativity. As several of the celebrated subjects in the series say, both art and science are a way of understanding the world and what it is to be human. CONFLUENCE will leave audiences dazzled, enlightened and entertained.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Art.; Technology.; Creative ability.; Documentary television programs.;
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Fun-tastic tales! : a collection of four early readers / by Arthur, B. B.;
Let's be friends -- Purr-fect pets -- The kindness club -- Be you!In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents with "Free Pizza Fridays!" In the L.O.L. Surprise! TM world, all work is play and nothing is dull because it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Dolls; Friendship; Individuality;
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Andy Warhol was a hoarder : inside the minds of history's great personalities / by Kalb, Claudia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety, Kalb provides compelling insight into a broad range of maladies, using historical records and interviews with leading mental health experts, biographers, sociologists, and other specialists. Packed with fascinating revelations, this smart narrative brings a new perspective to one of the hottest new topics in today's cultural conversation"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Celebrities; Fame;
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Out on a limb : a novel / by Bonam-Young, Hannah,author.;
"Winnifred "Win" McNulty has always been wildly independent and not one to be coddled for her limb difference. Win has spent most of her life trying to prove that she can do it all on her own. With some minor adjustments, she's done just fine. Then a one-night stand at a costume party with the incredibly charming Bo changes everything. Win finds herself pregnant--and decides to keep it. While Bo is surprisingly elated to step up to the plate, Win is unsure of whether she can handle this new challenge. Together, Win and Bo decide to get to know one another as friends and nothing more while they embark on this parenting journey together. But, as they both should know by now, life rarely goes according to plan"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Amputees; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Men with disabilities; Pregnancy; Unplanned pregnancy; Women with disabilities;
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Cooper's Charm / by Foster, Lori,1958-author.;
Before the burglary that shattered her confidence, Phoenix Rose had a fiancé, a successful store and a busy, happy existence. After months spent adrift, she takes a job at the lakeside resort of Cooper's Charm. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, friendly colleagues and a charismatic, widowed boss, Phoenix is slowly inching her way back into the world. Visiting Cooper's Charm to check up on her little sister, Ridley Rose impulsively agrees to fill in as housekeeper. Still reeling from an ego-bruising divorce, she finds satisfaction in a job well done - and in the attention of the resort's handsome scuba instructor. For Phoenix and Ridley, Cooper's Charm is supposed to be merely temporary. But this detour may lead to the place they most need to be, where the future is as satisfying as it is surprising.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Sisters; Resorts;
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A midsummer's Hawaiian dream [videorecording] / by Aipia-Dolan, Moani,actor.; Bailey, Brent,actor.; Balmores, Sonya,actor.; Cason, Harry,television director.; MarVista Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Monarch Home Entertainment (Firm),distributor.;
Moani Aipia-Dolan, Brent Bailey, Sonya Balmores.Attorney Tanya McQueen has hired a team of anthropologists to find an ancient artifact which, if found, would halt development of Nick Button's shopping mall in the sacred Hemolele Forest on Kaua'i. The team is led by the experienced duo of Helen and Demetri, joined by grad students Zander and Hermione. The team is seen by Omaka, a native Hawaiian kahuna, and his mischievous aide, Puka. Sensing Helen's yearning for passion from Demetri, Puka doses the man with the nectar of a special flower from the forest -- but he has dosed Zander instead, triggering confusion and hilarity. When Puka tries to make amends by dosing Demetri too, and later Tanya as well, the results are surprising and wonderfully zany. Love wins the day.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Made-for-TV movies.; Romantic comedy television programs.; Television programs.; Anthropologists; Man-woman relationships; Antiquities;
For private home use only.
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