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Play of shadows / by de Castell, Sebastien,author.;
Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel. He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles -- until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city's most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Dueling; Actors; Heroes; Ghosts;
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Mercy Watson princess in disguise [yoto card] : Yoto card / by DiCamillo, Kate.; Van Dusen, Chris;
Read by Ron McLarty.For use with a Yoto Player, the Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween — complete with tiara — they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions?Ages 5 to 8.System requirements: 1 Yoto Player smart speaker or Yoto Player app on a device or NFC touchpoint to stream.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Watson, Mercy (Fictitious character); Swine; Pets; Pigs; Halloween; Preloaded audiobook.; Yoto audio card.;
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The revenge of power : how autocrats are reinventing politics for the 21st century / by Naím, Moisés,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Moisés Naím's The Revenge of Power is an urgent, thrilling, and original look at the future of democracy. It illuminates one of the most important battles of our time: the future of freedom and how to contain and defeat the autocrats mushrooming around the world. In his New York Times bestselling book The End of Power, Moisés Naím examined power-diluting forces. In The Revenge of Power, Naím turns to the trends, conditions, and behaviors that are contributing to the concentration of power, and to the clash between those the forces that weaken power and those that strengthen it. He concentrates on the three "P"s-populism, polarization, and post-truths. All of which are as old as time, but are combined by today's autocrats to undermine democratic life in new and frightening ways. Power has not changed. But the way people go about gaining it and using it has been transformed. The Revenge of Power connects the dots between global events and political tactics that, when taken together, show a profound and often stealthy transformation in power and politics worldwide. Using the best available data and insights taken from recent research in the social sciences, Naím reveals how, on close examination, the same set of strategies to consolidate power pop up again and again in places with vastly different political, economic, and social circumstances, and offers insights about what can be done to ensure that freedom and democracy prevail. The outcomes of these battles for power will determine if our future will be more autocratic or more democratic. These outcomes will, in turn, depend on the capacity of our democracies to survive the attacks and dirty tricks of autocratic leaders bent on weakening the checks and balances that limit their power. Naím addresses the questions at the heart of the matter: What are, in practice, those attacks and tricks? Why is power concentrating in some places while in others it is fragmenting and degrading? And the big question: What is the future of freedom?"--
Subjects: Democracy.; Polarization (Social sciences); Populism.; Power (Social sciences); Truthfulness and falsehood;
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Cheatingland : the secret confessions of men who stray /
Over the last decade, this anonymous journalist has conducted a series of in-depth interviews with dozens of adult men and numerous women who have cheated or are currently cheating on their spouses. The book breaks down the five major categories of cheaters, defines the typical cheater personality, and looks at how husbands can cheat while also loving their wives. It also reveals the tips and tricks spouses use to get away with secret affairs and examines everything from the impact of Hollywood on ordinary marriages to how infidelity is spread across demographics in clear and engaging language.
Subjects: Adultery.; Married men.;
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Mindy Kim and the birthday puppy / by Lee, Lyla.; Ho, Dung.;
All Mindy Kim has ever wanted is a puppy of her very own. After all, having all the toy dog plushies in the world isn't quite the same thing as a real one! She wants a dog to take on walks, teach tricks, and cuddle with. She knows she has what it takes to be the perfect pet owner, and she thinks a dog would be a perfect gift for her upcoming birthday. But her dad isn't so sure she's ready for the big responsibility. Can Mindy prove to her dad that she can handle a new addition to the Kim household?LSC
Subjects: Kim, Mindy (Fictitious character); Korean Americans; Single-parent families; Birthdays; Puppies; Pets;
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The twits next door / by James, Greg(Radio personality); Smith, Chris(Radio personality); Jones, Emily,1981-;
When a moving van arrives next door to the Twits and Mr. and Mrs. Lovely get out, that's bad enough. But it gets WORSE. . . Their two Lovely children, Ruff and Tumble, have moved in next door too. And the Twits HATE children. (Sorry if you are one. We don't hate you, just to be clear.) The Twits decide the Lovelies MUST go. Even if it means some serious plotting, which involves: a hungry tiger, GIANT catapults, and LOTS of disgusting dog hair. Will the horrible pair succeed in their dastardly plan? Or can the Lovelies out-trick the terrible Twits?Age range: 8-12.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Children; Older people;
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Pig the stinker / by Blabey, Aaron.;
"Pig is putrid and long overdue for a bath. But who wants to be clean when being dirty is So much more fun? Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, his personal hygiene was far from OK. Pig stinks but refuses to have a bath. He ducks, weaves, dodges, doubles back and hatches a devious plan so that he never has to have a bath again. Will his dastardly trick blow up in his face? Anyone who has ever tried to coax a dirty dog -- or child -- into a tub will laugh out loud out at our favourite pug's latest cautionary tale."--
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Pug; Dogs; Baths;
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Plant magic : a celebration of plant-based cooking for everyone / by Nielsen, Desiree,author.;
Desiree Nielsen shares approachable ways to incorporate plants into your meals, along with how to dial up your pantry and tricks for coaxing the best out of simple foods like beans, grains, and vegetables. Whether you're craving morning things, stuff on bread, one pot (or pan) dishes, salads, tasty noodles, really good sweets, or everyday tonics and potions, "Plant Magic" makes cooking and eating joyful. Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, Desiree shows you just how delicious plant-based food can be and that sometimes, healthy eating looks like a kale salad and sometimes, it looks like cake.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods); Vegan cooking.; Vegetarian cooking.;
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Adventure babies : a counting book with mirror! / by Lloyd, Rosamund.; Dickason, Chris.;
Count the brave babies as they set out on a host of adventures! Featuring an engaging mix of illustrations and photographic images. These brave babies are fearless! And they're excited to have some adventure--from skydiving and surfing, to performing circus tricks and going deep-sea diving. After all that fun, they can't help but fall fast asleep in the clouds. This fun, sturdy board book introduces first numbers in a lively and engaging way, with additional prompts to help young readers practice counting from 1 to 10. Features a bouncy rhyme, adorable baby photos, engaging illustrations, and a mylar mirror!
Subjects: Board books.; Counting; Infants;
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Vertical gardening : green ideas for small gardens, balconies and patios / by Staffler, Martin,author.; translation of:Staffler, Martin.Vertikal gärtnern.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Vertical gardening offers great opportunities to grow flowers, vegetables, succulents and herbs, particularly for those with a balcony, patio or compact garden. It can also be a fantastic way to showcase creative and sustainable design choices, whether you've got wood, terracotta pots, burlap sacks, fabric or even plastic bottles. From privacy screens to foldable storage, this helpful guide includes step-by-step DIY projects, plant care tips and tricks, and practical information on the special challenges that come with planting in a compact garden, including advice on pests, drainage and plants suited for gardens with limited light"--
Subjects: Container gardening.; Vertical gardening.;
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