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Rough justice / by Smith, Brad,1957-;
"After ten years' absence and a spell in prison, Carl Burns has returned to his hometown of Rose City to offer support to his estranged daughter Kate, currently one of four witnesses testifying against former Mayor Joseph Sanderson III, who stands accused of multiple counts of underage rape. Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with his former sister-in-law Frances his only ally, he finds himself incurring the wrath of powerful enemies as he attempts to uncover the shocking truth beneath the shocking truth beneath the layers of corruption and lies which engulf the town."--Publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Misconduct in office; Political corruption; Rape victims; Trials (Rape);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Aisha. by Berry, Frank,film director.; O'Connor, Josh,actor.; Wright, Letitia,actor.; Cranitch, Lorcan,actor.; McCabe, Ruth,actor.; Graham, Stuart,actor.; Samuel Goldwyn Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Josh O'Connor, Letitia Wright, Lorcan Cranitch, Ruth McCabe, Stuart GrahamOriginally produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films in 2022.This heartfelt drama follows Nigerian asylum seeker Aisha Osagie (Letitia Wright) as she navigates the challenges of Ireland’s immigration system. Isolated and uncertain, she forms a deep, unexpected bond with Conor Healy (Josh O’Connor), a former prisoner working at her accommodation center. But as their friendship grows, Aisha’s future in Ireland becomes increasingly precarious, and they both must face hard truths about belonging, loss, and the cost of hope.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion pictures--Ireland.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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Heir of Fire [electronic resource] : by Maas, Sarah J..aut; Evans, Elizabeth.nrt; cloudLibrary;
Bloomsbury presents Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas, read by Elizabeth Evans. The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life—and her future—forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny—and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Romantic; Fantasy;
© 2021., Bloomsbury Publishing,
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Pezzettino / by Lionni, Leo,1910-;
Little Pezzettino is so small he is convinced he must be a piece of somebody else. A wise man helps him discover the truth.
Subjects: Identity (Psychology); Size perception;
© [2006], c2003., Alfred A. Knopf,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A Christmas carol [videorecording (DVD)] / by Carrey, Jim,1962-; Dickens, Charles,1812-1870.Christmas carol.Videorecording.; Elwes, Cary,1962-; Emberly, Jenn.; Firth, Colin,1960-; Hoskins, Bob.; Hoskins, Bob.; O'Driscoll, Jeremiah.; Oldman, Gary.; Presley, Robert.; Rapke, Jack.; Silvestri, Alan.; Starkey, Steve.; Wright, Robin,1966-; Zemeckis, Robert,1952-; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Imageworks Digital (Firm); Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Pictures.;
Director of photography, Robert Presley ; animation supervisor, Jenn Emberly ; editor, Jeremiah O'Driscoll ; music, Alan Silvestri.Voices: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Bob Hoskins, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Cary Elwes.Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late. Includes featurettes, and deleted scenes.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, dual layer format ; widescreen presentation (2.40:1) ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.; Animated films.; Avarice; Children's films.; Christmas; Feature films.; Generosity; Redemption; Scrooge, Ebenezer (Fictitious character); Spirits; Video recordings for children.;
© c2010., Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
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Unspoken. by Calabrese, Stephanie,film director.; Video Project (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Video Project in 2022.Explores the racial divide in America, through the experiences of one small southern town. A resident filmmaker digs deep into the 1946 Moores Ford Lynching, the last mass lynching in the U.S., and its ongoing impact on the community. The film uncovers buried truths and sheds light on the secrecy that still surrounds this tragic event and the continued pursuit of justice, as well as the ongoing impact of segregation and the integration of schools and society in Monroe, Georgia.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; History.;
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Empire of the damned / by Kristoff, Jay,author.; Orthwick, Bon,illustrator.;
"From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs' sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire Liathe, Gabriel must now deliver the Grail to ancients of the Blood Esani, and learn the truth of how Daysdeath might be finally undone. But the Last Silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by terrors of the Blood Voss, drawn into warfare between the Blood Dyvok and duskdancers of the frozen Highlands, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the Grail learn her truth. And that truth may be too awful for any to imagine"--
Subjects: Vampire fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Quests (Expeditions); Vampires;
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Cowboys / by Ross, Stewart.;
Subjects: Cowboys; Frontier and pioneer life;
© 1995., Copper Beech Books,
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Every body : an honest and open look at sex from every angle / by Rothman, Julia,author.; Feinberg, Shaina,author.;
When 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' was first published in 1970, it was the first book to give women truthful, complete information about their sexual and reproductive health. Today, our understanding of sexuality and health are radically different, yet there's no book that synthesizes a progressive understanding of gender, ability, identity and size. Until now. 'Every Body' is the first radically inclusive compendium of stories, essays, interviews, and art about sex. The result is a user's guide to your body, no matter its shape, size, or preference.
Subjects: Sex.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The case of the missing auntie / by Hutchinson, Michael,1971-;
The Mighty Muskrats have a new case to solve: to find the whereabouts of their grandpa's long-lost sister. Once in the bright lights of the big city, the cousins get distracted, face off with bullies, meet some heroes and unlikely teachers, and experience many of the difficulties First Nations kids can face in the city. The Muskrats' search for their missing auntie takes them all the way to the government, and reveals hard truths about their country's treatment of First Nation families.LSC
Subjects: Mystery fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Cousins; Indians of North America; Missing persons;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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