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Midnight train to Prague : a novel / by Windley, Carol,1947-author.;
In 1927, as Natalia Faber travels from Berlin to Prague with her mother, their train is delayed in Saxon Switzerland. In the brief time the train is idle, Natalia learns the truth about her father and meets a remarkable woman named Dr. Magdalena Schaefferová, whose family will become a significant part of her future. Shaken by these events, Natalia arrives at a spa on the shore of Lake Hevíz in Hungary. Here, she meets the journalist and writer Miklós Count Andorján. In time, they will marry, and Natalia will devote herself to life on a rural estate in Hungary. When war breaks out in Europe, Natalia loses contact with Miklós. She believes they are to meet in Prague, a city under Nazi occupation. She sets up shop as a fortune teller with a pack of Tarot cards. In this guise, she meets Magdalena Schaefferová's young daughter, Anna. Accused by the Nazis of spying, Natalia is sent to a concentration camp. In April 1945, Natalia and Anna are reunited, and with courage and determination, find the strength to begin again in a changed world.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Railroad travel; Interpersonal relations; Families; World War, 1939-1945; Concentration camps;
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Tupaia’s Endeavour. by Rolls, Lala,film director.; Ronin Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Ronin Films in 2020.A first contact story, told from a Pacific point of view. When James Cook, captain of the British ship Endeavour, took his first steps on the un-colonised shores of Aotearoa/New Zealand in 1769, he set in train a violent collision with the existing Māori occupants. The first meeting between Māori and Europeans would have ended disastrously for Cook and his crew, if not for Tupaia, a Polynesian who had joined the Endeavour expedition in Tahiti. Who was Tupaia - this high-priest, star-navigator, and extraordinary artist? He is left out of European history books, yet today his imprint lives on in modern Aotearoa/New Zealand. New Zealand-born artist Michel Tuffery (who is of Samoan/Rarotongan/Tahitian heritage) and Māori actor Kirk Torrance, with scholars and Māori tangata whenua (people of the land) alongside them, retrace the footsteps of Tupaia in true Polynesian style. Under the gaze of their ancestors, with song, haka and humour, they make startling new discoveries that rewrite history, cementing Tupaia’s role as a central figure in Pacific history.TUPAIA'S ENDEAVOUR was shot in Tahiti, Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK over eight years with each shoot unveiling new revelations and with Michel, Kirk and the whole film crew embodying the story physically, spiritually and emotionally. Backed with the Endeavour journals and the historical rigour of renowned anthropologist, historian and writer, Dame Anne Salmond, and in collaboration with Prof. Paul Tapsell (of the iwi Ngāti Whakaue and Ngāti Raukawa), it is a project that gathered research from the ground up, allowing Indigenous knowledge to lead in the creation of a compelling work, both as a film and as an educational resource.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Anthropology.; Documentary films.; History.; Aboriginal Australians.;
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Hermes and the horse with wings / by West, Tracey,1965-; Holub, Joan.; Williams, Suzanne,1953-;
When Zeus meets a boy named Hermes who claims to know the Olympians' next quest, Zeus repays the information with winged shoes, setting off an adventure to fulfill Pythia's next quest and find a winged horse.Ages 6-9.LSC
Subjects: Hermes (Greek deity); Pegasus (Greek mythology); Mythology, Greek; Gods, Greek;
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Munich / by Harris, Robert,1957-author.;
"Set over four days against the backdrop of the Munich Conference of September 1938, Munich follows the fortunes of two men who were friends at Oxford together in the 1920s. Guy Legat is a rising star of the British diplomatic service, serving in 10 Downing Street as a private secretary to the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain. Guy is 34 years old, and married to the beautiful and brittle Kay. Rikard von Holz is on the staff of the German Foreign Office--and secretly a member of the anti-Hitler resistance. They have not been in contact for more than a decade. But when Guy flies with Chamberlain from London to Munich, and Rikard travels on Hitler's train overnight from Berlin, their paths are set on a collision course--with dramatic results. Munich is a spy thriller about treason and conscience, loyalty and betrayal, filled with real-life characters--Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini, Daladier--and actual events."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Historical fiction.;
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Tucker / by March, Emily.;
Meet Gillian Thacker. Her business: Bliss Bridal Salon. Her passion: Weddings. Her own wedding: It's complicated. Life isn't turning out like she'd planned. The last thing she wants is for a real-life hero to ride to her rescue when an unexpected event puts her entire future in Redemption, Texas, at risk. So what's a broken-hearted bridal expert to do? Maybe a new set of survival skills is exactly what she needs... Tucker McBride has been proud to call himself a U.S. Army Ranger. But now that his days of service are over, he's decided to put his expertise to use by founding a wilderness skills training school. He sets up shop in Redemption, next to Bliss Bridal, and so begins life: Part Two. Marriage has been pretty low on his agenda, but as soon as he meets Gillian, Tucker can't help but contemplate the ultimate challenge: Convincing the reluctant bride to take his hand and leap into the adventure of a lifetime... until death do they part.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships;
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How to Potty Train a Dinosaur. by Wilbert, Caitlin,film director.; Williams, Cedric,actor.; Vooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cedric WilliamsOriginally produced by Vooks in 2021.We all know cleaning up dino poo in the backyard is no fun—and dino diapers are way too stinky to be an option. So, how do you potty train a dinosaur? First, you need to find a toilet that’s their size. Then, you have to teach them to know when it’s time to go. You might even have to set them on the potty every so often until they learn.Wiping, flushing, and washing their claws are all a part of the process. Sometimes, a dinosaur won’t want to take a break from playing to use the toilet. Sometimes, there’ll be accidents. But with a little help and encouragement, they’ll get the hang of it eventually. Right?HOW TO POTTY TRAIN A DINOSAUR is a simple overview of—and playful take on—the basics of potty training. By putting the focus on a dinosaur instead of the reader, the story places children on the same side as the adults, making the discussion more approachable. Written and illustrated by Alycia Pace. Published by Familius.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Hell on wheels. [videorecording] / by Meaney, Colm,1953-actor.; Mount, Anson,1973-actor.; McElligott, Dominique,actor.; Common(Musician),actor.; Gayton, Joe,creator.; Gayton, Tony,1959-creator.; American Movie Classics Company,broadcaster.; Nomadic Pictures (Calgary, Alta.),production company.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.;
Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Common, Dominique McElligott.Following the brutal winter of 1868, the railroad is at a standstill and restless workers wreak havoc on Cheyenne. Cullen Bohannon is trapped in a fort with a pregnant wife and the Swede. Thomas Durant is broke and Elam Ferguson is presumed dead. The task of uniting America by rail remains undone and the costs and consequences are rising, for everyone.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Western television programs.; Revenge; Widowers; Murder; Railroads;
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Blaze and the monster machines. [videorecording] / by Faxon, Nat,voice actor.; North, Nolan,voice actor.; Richardson, Kevin Michael,1964-voice actor.; Nickelodeon (Firm),broadcaster,production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,distributor.;
Voices: Nat Faxon, Nolan North, Kevin Michael Richardson.Ready, Set, Robots! Shift gears with Blaze and the Monster Machines in these 4 high-octane adventures. By transforming into powerfully strong robots, Blaze and his friends are ready to roll out and save Axle City from a runaway train, an overflowing glue factory, and an erupting volcano! Plus, team up with the robot riders as they race against asteroids, dinos, and a giant runaway meatball.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Trucks; Monster trucks; Robots;
For private home use only.
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The circus train : a novel / by Parikh, Amita,author.;
"Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite her father's overprotection and the limits her world places on her because she is disabled. Her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and a mysterious past. Over several years, as their friendship flourishes and Alexandre trains as the illusionist's apprentice, World War II escalates around them. When Theo and Alexandre are contracted to work and perform in a model town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena becomes separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible--herself. A must-read for fans of The Night Circus and Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take readers on a heart-wrenching and spectacular two-decade journey across Europe. When all is lost, how do you find the courage to keep moving forward?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Circus; Fathers and daughters; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Orphans; People with disabilities; World War, 1939-1945;
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Blown red / by Philpott, Susan.;
With a deft touch and piercing insight, Susan Philpott delivers a thriller guaranteed to get your pulse pounding. Like a runaway train, Signy Shepherd has been blowing through danger signals all her life. Recruited to the Line, a shadowy underground railroad dedicated to helping women in peril, Signy has no idea that her first solo case will set her on a collision course with a renowned photographer concealing a murderous past; a relentless tracker with an explosive secret; and her own violent demons. Set during the height of a brutal heat wave, the pressure mounts as Signy and her young passenger race across the country toward a sanctuary that proves to be a deadly illusion.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Abused women;
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