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My grandfather's knife : and other stories of war and belongings / by Pearson, Joseph(Historian),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.With the discipline of a material historian, the empathy of a novelist, and the inquiring mind of a detective, Joseph Pearson investigates five objects. A knife, a diary, a recipe book, a stringed instrument and a cotton pouch. Each has a connection to the Second World War. Each has a story. As is true of the best guides, Pearson transforms his fascination into ours. Pearson was born in Edmonton, AB.
Subjects: Nazis; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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The pursuit of love [videorecording] / by Beecham, Emily,1984-actor.; television adaptation of (work):Mitford, Nancy,1904-1973.Pursuit of love.; James, Lily,1989-actor.; Mortimer, Emily,television director.; West, Dominic,1969-actor.; BBC Studios,publisher.; British Broadcasting Corporation.Television Service,production company.;
Lily James, Emily Beecham, Dominic West.Set in Europe before World War II, the story follows the adventures of charismatic, fearless Linda Radlett and her best friend/cousin Fanny Logan. Consumed by a desire for love and marriage, each seeks out the ideal husband.14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Romance television programs.; Television mini-series.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Best friends; Cousins; Female friendship; Man-woman relationships; Mate selection;
For private home use only.
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The future king / by Riley, James,1977-;
When time traveling students from a British magic school warn of a coming world war, Fort and his friends at the Oppenheimer magic school try to change the future without making things worse.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Magic; Schools; Friendship; Good and evil; Time travel;
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Westfallen / by Brashares, Ann.; Brashares, Ben.;
Told in alternating voices and timelines, twelve-year-old Henry and his two friends unknowingly alter the outcome of World War II when they communicate over radio with three kids from 1944 and must now work together to change it back.
Subjects: Alternative histories (Fiction); Time travel; Nazis; Friendship; Radio; World War, 1939-1945;
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How Churchill saved civilization : the epic story of 13 years that almost destroyed the civilized world / by Harte, John,1925-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.; World War, 1939-1945.; Political leadership;
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Code name: Lise : the true story of the woman who became WWII's most highly decorated spy / by Loftis, Larry,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-350) and index."The extraordinary true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II--perfect for fans of Unbroken, The Boys in the Boat, and Code Girls."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Odette, 1912-1995.; Spies; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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War in the St. Lawrence : the forgotten U-boat battles on Canada's shores / by Sarty, Roger F.(Roger Flynn),1952-; Bothwell, Robert,1944-; MacMillan, Margaret,1943-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-338) and index.
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945;
© 2012., Allen Lane,
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The assassination of the archduke : Sarajevo 1914 and the romance that changed the world / by King, Greg,1964-; Woolmans, Sue.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In the shadow of the throne -- Adventure and illness -- Romance -- "A triumph of love" -- "Don't let her think she's one of us!" -- The swirl of gossip -- Attitudes soften -- "Konopischt was home" -- "Even death will not part us!" -- An emperor in training -- Diplomacy and roses -- "I consider war to be lunacy!" -- The fatal invitation -- The plot -- "I'm beginning to fall in love with Bosnia" -- St. Vitus's day -- "The anguish was indescribable" -- United in death -- Headlong toward oblivion -- Ripples from Sarajevo.
Subjects: Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, 1863-1914; Sophie, Archduchess of Austria, 1866-1914.; Princes; Princesses; World War, 1914-1918;
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Last house before the mountain : a novel / by Helfer, Monika,1947-author.; Davidson, Gillian,translator.; translation of:Helfer, Monika,1947-Bagage.English.;
Struggling against starvation in the harsh alpine climate of western Austria, Maria tries to provide for her family during World War I and faces a desperate choice that will affect the lives of her family for generations.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; World War, 1914-1918;
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Maya and the rising dark / by Barron, Rena.;
"A twelve-year-old girl discovers her father is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark, and when he goes missing she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of spooky creatures set on starting a war".LSC
Subjects: Magic; Missing persons; African Americans; Fantasy.;
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