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The lost tomb : and other real-life stories of bones, burials, and murder / by Preston, Douglas J.,author.; Grann, David,writer of foreword.;
"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, broke the story of an extraordinary mass grave of animals killed by the asteroid impact that ended the Cretaceous period and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, and explored what lay hidden in the booby-trapped Money Pit on Oak Island. When he hasn't been co-authoring bestselling thrillers featuring FBI Agent Pendergast, Preston has been writing about some of the world's strangest and most dramatic mysteries. The Lost Tomb brings together an astonishing and compelling collection of true stories about buried treasure, enigmatic murders, lost tombs, bizarre crimes, and other fascinating tales of the past and present"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Archaeology; Civilization, Ancient; Curiosities and wonders.;
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Batman. [graphic novel] / by King, Tom,1978-author.; Janín, Mikel,artist.; Daniel, Tony S.(Antonio Salvador),artist.; Mann, Clay,artist.; Chung, June,colourist.; Morey, Tomeu,colourist.; Bellaire, Jordie,colourist.; Cowles, Clayton,letterer.;
"The day has finally arrived: the nuptials of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. But their road to wedded bliss won't be easy. With visitors from this time and beyond, the Bat and the Cat will have to undergo even more trials and tribulations before they walk down the aisle."--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Batman (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
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Aru Shah and the nectar of immortality / by Chokshi, Roshani.;
The Pandavas call on old friends, make new allies, and face fearsome trials as they embark on a mission to stop the Sleeper from accessing the nectar of immortality, but ultimately Aru must decide who deserves immortality--the devas or the asuras--and an unexpected answer comes from an unexpected place.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Sisters; Demonology; Gods; Good and evil; Immortalism; Hindu mythology;
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The scorpion and the night blossom / by Zhao, Amélie Wen,author.;
Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn'yīng's family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó--beautiful, ravenous demons--roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls. Àn'yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm. Those who complete the Trials are granted a pill of eternal life--the one thing Àn'yīng knows can heal her dying mother. But to attain the prize, she must survive the competition. Death is common in the Trials. Yet oddly, Àn'yīng finds that someone is helping her stay alive. A rival contestant. Powerful and handsome, Yù'chén is as secretive about his past as he is about his motives for protecting Àn'yīng. The longer she survives the Trials, the clearer it becomes that all is not right in the immortal realm. To save her mother and herself, Àn'yīng will need to figure out whether she can truly trust the stranger she's falling for or if he's the most dangerous player of all ... for herself and for all the realms.014+.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Contests; Demonology; Families; Good and evil; Immortalism; Interpersonal relations; Magic; Contests; Demonology; Demons; Family life; Families; Good and evil; Immortality; Interpersonal relations; Magic;
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Dreamslinger [electronic resource] : by Kim, Graci.aut; CloudLibrary;
Amari and the Night Brothers meets Pokémon in this thrilling start to Graci Kim’s brand-new fantasy series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a safe haven for children born with a genetic mutation that transports them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep. But this magic can be unpredictable—even deadly. After all, it was only ten years ago when members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers caused the Great Outburst—a tragedy that killed hundreds of people, including Aria’s mom. Since then, Aria’s dad has become leading expert on Dreamslinger Welfare, which means Aria knows better than most what it takes to keep society safe from her, and others like her: separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression. So when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk—home of the Dreamslinger League—announces the first Dreamslinger trials where teenage slingers from around the world are invited to compete for a chance to join the League and learn how to use their powers, Aria knows what she must do: join the trials and take down the League from the inside. But the Trials introduce Aria to a world of wonderous magic and friendship, a world where she finally feels like she belongs. And as dark secrets from the past are revealed—ones that make Aria question her very identity—she becomes even more determined to discover the truth for herself. She just has to survive the trials first.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Bedtime & Dreams; Asia; Asian American; Fantasy & Magic; Asian;
© 2025., Disney Hyperion,
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A country called home [videorecording] / by Axster, Anna,screenwriter.; Bingham, Ryan,actor.; McCormack, Mary,actor.; Poots, Imogen,1989-actor.; Squibb, June,1929-actor.; ARC Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Imogen Poots, June Squibb, Mary McCormack, Ryan Bingham, Shea Wingham.Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015.A universally compelling coming of age story that deals with trials and trepidations that most people experience in various ways, no matter who they are or where they are from. The story incorporates the views of people from all walks of life; different generations, different places, and different socio-economic backdrops.PG.DVD ; widscreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Coming of age; Coming-of-age films.; Families; Fathers and daughters; Fathers; Feature films.; Grandparents; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
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The Luminaries / by Dennard, Susan.;
Winnie Wednesday, an outcast from the Luminaries, is determined to restore her family's good name by taking the deadly hunter trials on her sixteenth birthday, but when she turns to her former best friend Jay Friday for help, they discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Teenage girls; Outcasts; Hunters; Secret societies; Monsters; Animals, Mythical; Contests; Families; Forests and forestry;
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The three mothers : how the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin shaped a nation / by Tubbs, Anna Malaika,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In her groundbreaking and essential debut The Three Mothers, scholar Anna Malaika Tubbs celebrates Black motherhood by telling the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America's most pivotal heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. Much has been written about Berdis Baldwin's son James, about Alberta King's son Martin Luther, and Louise Little's son Malcolm. But virtually nothing has been said about the extraordinary women who raised them, who were all born at the beginning of the 20th century and forced to contend with the prejudices of Jim Crow as Black women. Berdis, Alberta, and Louise passed their knowledge to their children with the hope of helping them to survive in a society that would deny their humanity from the very beginning-from Louise teaching her children about their activist roots, to Berdis encouraging James to express himself through writing, to Alberta basing all of her lessons in faith and social justice. These women used their strength and motherhood to push their children toward greatness, all with a conviction that every human being deserves dignity and respect despite the rampant discrimination they faced. These three mothers taught resistance and a fundamental belief in the worth of Black people to their sons, even when these beliefs flew in the face of America's racist practices and led to ramifications for all three families' safety. The fight for equal justice and dignity came above all else for the three mothers. These women, their similarities and differences, as individuals and as mothers, represent a piece of history left untold and a celebration of Black motherhood long overdue"--
Subjects: Biographies.; King, Alberta Williams, 1904-1974.; Little, Louise Langdon, 1897-1989.; Baldwin, Emma Berdis Jones, -1999.; King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968; X, Malcolm, 1925-1965; Baldwin, James, 1924-1987; African American mothers; African American families; African Americans; Racism;
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The adventurer's guide to dragons (and why they keep biting me) / by White, Wade Albert.; Epelbaum, Mariano,1975-;
Anne, Penelope and Hiro are tasked with an unwanted quest: to kill the dragon queen. This could start a war between people and the dragon clan, but ignoring the quest could have equally devastating results. So to avoid disaster and save the world, the three friends must face dragon trials, defeat robots, and circumvent bureaucracy.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Quests (Expeditions); Dragons; Robots; Magic; Schools;
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Ultimatum / by Kernick, Simon.;
The Threat 8am: an explosion blasts through a cafe in Central London. The Ultimatum: Minutes later, a call from an unknown terror group warns that a far greater attack will be launched in 12 hours' time. The Prisoner: William Garrett, AKA Fox, is awaiting trial for mass murder. He claims he can name the bombers. But only at a price.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Terrorism;
© c2013., Arrow,
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