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The unwomanly face of war : an oral history of women in World War II / by Aleksievich, Svetlana,1948-author.; Pevear, Richard,1943-translator.; Volokhonsky, Larissa,translator.;
"Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, War's Unwomanly Face is Svetlana Alexievich's collection of stories of women's experiences in World War II, both on the front lines, on the home front, and in occupied territories. This is a new, distinct version of the war we're so familiar with. Alexievich gives voice to women whose stories are lost in the official narratives, creating a powerful alternative history from the personal and private stories of individuals. Collectively, these women's voices provide a kaleidoscopic portrait of the human side of the war. When the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize in Literature, they praised her "polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time," and cited her for inventing "a new kind of literary genre." Sara Danius, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, added that her work comprises "a history of emotions -- a history of the soul"--
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Women and war;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The woman with the blue star / by Jenoff, Pam,author.;
Inspired by the harrowing true stories of those who hid from the Nazis in the sewers, this emotional testament to the power of friendship follows Ella, an affluent Polish girl, as she helps Sadie and her pregnant mother survive despite the worsening dangers of the war.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Female friendship; Inner cities; Jews; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Persepolis 2 : the story of a return / by Satrapi, Marjane,1969-;
Subjects: Satrapi, Marjane, 1969-; Comic books, strips, etc.; Graphic novels;
© 2004., Pantheon Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cavendon Hall [sound recording] / by Bradford, Barbara Taylor,1933-; Bentinck, Anna.;
Read by Anna Bentinck."Cavendon Hall is home to two families, the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them, just as their ancestors did over the centuries. Charles Ingham, the sixth Earl of Mowbray, lives there with his wife Felicity and their six children: Guy, the heir, who is studying at Cambridge; their younger son Miles, attending Eton; and their four daughters Diedre, Daphne, DeLacy and Dulcie, affectionately called the Four Dees by the staff. Walter Swann, the premier male of the Swann family, is valet to the earl. His wife Alice, a clever seamstress, who is in charge of the countess's wardrobe, also makes clothes for the four daughters. For centuries, these two families have lived side-by-side, beneath the backdrop of the imposing Yorkshire manor. But now, with World War I looming, these two families will find themselves tested in ways they never thought possible. Loyalties are tested and betrayals are set into motion. In this time of uncertainty, one thing is sure: these two families will never be the same again. Set over a period of sixteen years (from 1913 to 1929), Cavendon Hall is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her very best." -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War stories.; Aristocracy (Social class); Audiobooks.; Housekeepers; World War I, 1914-1918;
© p2014., Macmillan Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bruno's challenge : and other stories of the French countryside / by Walker, Martin,1947 January 23-author.;
"Martin Walker presents his first collection of Bruno stories featuring all the familiar characters from the novels, the glories of the Périgord, and ample helpings of food and wine"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Short stories.; Courrèges, Bruno (Fictitious character); Criminal investigation; Police;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Afghanistan papers : a secret history of the war / by Whitlock, Craig,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The groundbreaking investigative story of how three successive presidents and their military commanders deceived the public year after year about the longest war in American history by Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock, a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist"--
Subjects: Afghan War, 2001-;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Touching the sky / by Peterson, Tracie.;
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Subjects: Love stories.; Historical fiction.; Christian fiction.; Sisters; Soldiers;
© c2012., Bethany House,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Revenge : Meghan, Harry, and the war between the Windsors / by Bower, Tom,author.;
"Reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle's journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to drive a wedge within the British Royal Family"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 1981-; Harry, Prince, Duke of Sussex, 1984-; Windsor, House of.; Monarchy; Princes; Princesses; Royal couples;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The making of Billy Bishop the First World War exploits of Billy Bishop, VC / by Greenhous, Brereton,1929-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-224) and index.Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 -- "The Greatest Game in the World"; Chapter 2 -- A Pilot at the Front; Chapter 3 -- Tricks of the Trade; Chapter 4 -- Flight of Fancy; Chapter 5 -- Flying High; Chapter 6 -- A Statistical Interlude; Chapter 7 -- "I Have Never Been So Furious in My Life"; Epilogue; Appendix -- Bishop's Citations for British Decorations; Endnotes; Publisher's Afterword; Index.It's a war story that is told every time the career of Billy Bishop is discussed: On June 2, 1917, the young pilot single-handedly took out a German airfield in an early morning raid at the height of the Great War. For this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, and a place in Canadian history. And yet, the attack never happened. In this explosive new biography, Brereton Greehous exposes the myth of Billy Bishop. While his bravery never comes into question (Bishop was as courageous as any of the men who risked their lives in those early warplanes) his credibility as a storyteller does. From exagger.
Subjects: Bishop, William Avery, 1894-1956.; Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps; World War, 1914-1918; Fighter pilots; Bishop, William Avery, 1894-1956.; Grande-Bretagne. Royal Flying Corps; Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918; Pilotes de chasse; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; HISTORY;
© 2002., Dundurn Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sounding thunder : the stories of Francis Pegahmagabow / by McInnes, Brian D.,1974-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Stories from the life of Ojibwe Francis Pegahmagabow, who became Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldier during the First World War, and then settled in Wasauksing, Ontario, where he served his community as both chief and councillor and belonged to the Brotherhood of Canadian Indians.LSC
Subjects: Pegahmagabow, Francis, 1889-1952.; Wasauksing First Nation; Indian veterans; Indian activists; Ojibwa Indians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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