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Atomic family : a novel / by McElroy, Ciera Horton,1995-author.;
"A South Carolina family endures one life-shattering day in 1961 in a town that lies in the shadow of a nuclear bomb plant. It's November 1, 1961, in a small town in South Carolina, and nuclear war is coming. Nine-year-old Wilson Porter believes this with every fiber of his being. He prowls his neighborhood for Communists and studies fallout pamphlets and the habits of his father, a scientist at the nuclear plant in town. Meanwhile, his mother Nellie covertly joins an anti-nuclear movement led by angry housewives-and his father, Dean, must decide what to do with the damning secrets he's uncovered at the nuclear plant. When tragedy strikes, the Porter family must learn to confront their fears-of the world and of each other"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Cold War; Families; Nuclear power plants; Nuclear warfare; Paranoia; Scientists; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The silver eyes / by Cawthon, Scott,1971-author.; Breed-Wrisley, Kira,author.;
It's been exactly ten years since the murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and Charlotte (Charlie for short) has spent those ten years trying to forget. Her father was the owner of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and the creator of its four adult-sized animatronic animals, and now Charlie is returning to her hometown to reunite with her childhood friends on the anniversary of the tragedy that ripped their town apart. Curiosity leads Charlie and her friends back to the old pizza place, and they find it hidden and sealed, but still standing. They discover a way inside, but things are not as they once were: the four mascots that delighted and entertained them as children have changed. The animatronic animals have a dark secret, and a murderous agenda.
Subjects: Zombie fiction.; Horror fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Robots; Survival; Zombies; Robots; Survival; Zombies;
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Royal cousins at war [videorecording] / by Greig, Tamsin.; Sanders, Richard.; BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Narrated by Tamsin Greig.This two-part series tells the story of the three monarchs who reigned over Europe's Greatest powers at the outbreak of the First World War - Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England. The emerging divisions and rivalries between the inter-related houses of Europe brought change, tragedy and personal humiliation. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the rot had set in much earlier and how the European royals contributed to their demise. Monarchy, for centuries the prime form of governance in Europe, would be finished as a serious political force.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936.; Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918.; William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941.; Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2014., BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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Poor deer : a novel / by Oshetsky, Claire,author.;
"Margaret Murphy is a weaver of fantastic tales, growing up in a world where the truth is too much for one little girl to endure. Her first memory is of the day her friend Agnes died. No one blames Margaret. Not in so many words. Her mother insists to everyone who will listen that her daughter never even left the house that day. Left alone to make sense of tragedy, Margaret wills herself to forget these unbearable memories, replacing them with imagined stories full of faith and magic--that always end happily. Enter Poor Deer: a strange and formidable creature who winds her way uninvited into Margaret's made-up tales. Poor Deer will not rest until Margaret faces the truth about her past and atones for her role in Agnes's death."--
Subjects: Magic realist fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Children; Guilt; Mothers and daughters; Psychic trauma;
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America's reluctant prince : the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. / by Gillon, Steven M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."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.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Children of presidents; Celebrities;
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Ask again, yes : a novel / by Keane, Mary Beth,author.;
"A family saga about two Irish American families in a New York suburb, the love between two of their children, and the tragedies that threaten to tear them apart and destroy their futures"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Irish Americans; Families; Man-woman relationships; Life change events; Forgiveness;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Before the swallows come back / by Curnow, Fiona,author.;
Before the Swallows Come Back is a story of love, found family, and redemption that will break your heart and have it soaring time and time again as you sit on the edge of your seat desperately hoping. Tommy struggles with people, with communicating, preferring solitude, drifting off with nature. He is protected by his Tinker family who keep to the old ways. A life of quiet seclusion under canvas is all he knows. Charlotte cares for her sickly father. She meets Tommy by the riverside and an unexpected friendship develops. Over the years it becomes something more, something crucial to both of them. But when tragedy strikes each family they are torn apart. Charlotte is sent far away. Tommy might have done something very bad.
Subjects: Novels.; Families; Friendship; Hermits; Malicious accusation; Man-woman relationships; Murder; Solitude;
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Shine like the dawn : a novel / by Turansky, Carrie,author.;
"As Edwardian England changes, an industrialist's family is vaulted into a new class, leaving behind an important relationship"--"Separated by an inconceivable tragedy, can faith and love reunite childhood friends and light the way to a bright future? In a quiet corner of northern Edwardian England, Margaret Lounsbury diligently works in her grandmother's millinery shop, making hats and caring for her young sister. Several years earlier, a terrible event reshaped their family, shattering an idyllic life and their future prospects. Maggie is resilient and will do what she must to protect her sister Violet. Still, the loss of her parents weighs heavily on her heart because she wonders if what happened that day on the lake ... might not have been an accident.
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Romance fiction.; Historical fiction.; Life change events;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The shape of family : a novel / by Gowda, Shilpi Somaya,author.;
The Olander family embodies the modern American Dream in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat and Keith, an ambitious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban California. Their strong marriage is built on shared beliefs and love for their two children: headstrong teenager Karina and young son Prem, the light of their home. But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy, and the family's foundation cracks as each member struggles to seek a way forward. Jaya finds solace in spirituality. Keith wagers on his high-powered career. Karina focuses relentlessly on her future and independence. And Prem watches helplessly as his once close-knit family drifts apart.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; East Indian Americans; Families; Suburban life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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One tough cowboy : a novel / by Leigh, Lora.; Chadwick, Veronica.;
For as long as Samantha can remember, Hunter--a man as strong as steel, with a heart of gold--has been her hero. It came as no surprise to Samantha when she found out that the ranch-hardened cowboy who always protected her from bullies went on to become the town's sheriff. What does surprise her is how incredibly hot he still is. And how much she still wants him... And, lo and behold, Hunter still has feelings for Samantha. The long-smoldering heat of their innocent flirtation has grown into a full-raging fire. But when tragedy strikes, and their small-town community is shattered, Hunter vows to do everything he can to keep his childhood sweetheart safe. But can Samantha trust that Hunter has her best interests at heart... and that, after all these years, his love is true?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships;
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