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The back-up plan [videorecording (DVD)] / by Anderson, Anthony,1970-; Bosley, Tom.; Klein, Robert,1942-; Lavin, Linda,1937-; Lopez, Jennifer,1970-; O'Loughlin, Alex,1975-; Alliance Films (Firm); CBS Films.;
Edited by Priscilla Nedd Friendly ; music by Stephan Trask.Alex O'Loughlin, Anthony Anderson, Linda Lavin, Tom Bosley, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Klein.Zoe wants a baby, but has a problem letting anyone get close to her. The perfect solution is to become artificially inseminated. Shortly after she conceives twins, she finally meets the man of her dreams. Will he stick around when he finds out?Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; NTSC ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dobly digital 5.1.
Subjects: Artificial insemination, Human; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Pregnant women; Unmarried couples;
© c2010., Alliance Films : CBS Films,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Six days in Bombay / by Joshi, Alka,author.;
"When renowned painter Mira Novak arrives at Wadia hospital in Bombay after a miscarriage, she's expected to make a quick recovery, and her nurse, Sona, is excited to learn more about the vivacious artist who shares her half-Indian identity. Sona, yearning for a larger life, finds herself carried away by Mira's stories of her travels and exploits and is shocked by accounts of the many lovers the painter has left scattered throughout Europe. When Mira dies quite suddenly and mysteriously, Sona falls under suspicion, and her quiet life is upended. The key to proving Sona's innocence may lie in a cryptic note and four paintings Mira left in her care, sending the young woman on a mission to visit the painter's former friends and lovers across a tumultuous Europe teetering toward war. On the precipice of discovering her own identity, Sona learns that the painter's charming facade hid a far more complicated, troubled soul. "--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; East Indians; Miscarriage; Women painters;
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City of shadows / by Thompson, Victoria(Victoria E.),author.;
"In this all-new Counterfeit Lady Novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson, newlywed Elizabeth Bates must use her unlawful skills to expose a dangerous charlatan. Elizabeth Bates has returned from her honeymoon with Gideon and is taking great pride in having completely forsaken her disreputable past. But then, her friend Anna Vanderslice begs her to use her talents to save Anna's widowed mother from an unscrupulous medium. Since the war and the flu epidemic left so many families in mourning, séances have come back into vogue as desperate families long to communicate with their loved ones. Anna's mother has been attending séances in hopes of connecting with her son, David, who died of influenza. Anna had thought it a heartbreaking but harmless activity, although she has just learned that Mrs. Vanderslice is paying the medium ever-increasing sums of money in her eagerness to make contact. Since David's death has already caused Anna and her mother financial hardship, Mrs. Vanderslice's obsession is in danger of ruining them. Madame Ophelia is working with a group of con artists to fleece as many grieving New Yorkers as possible before moving on to another city. Several of Mrs. Vanderslice's friends, as well as some of Gideon's clients, have already been victims. Elizabeth knows that simply exposing the medium as a fraud will not be enough to recoup the stolen money; the only way is to con the medium and her cohorts. But will Elizabeth's family help her when it means betraying other con artists? Elizabeth recruits Gideon, her aunt Cybil and her partner, Zelda, to lend a hand. Can Elizabeth and her gang of amateurs fool the professionals? Or will speaking to the dead lead to deadly consequences?"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Historical fiction.; Newlyweds; Seances; Swindlers and swindling; Women mediums;
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Nightbitch / by Yoder, Rachel,1978-;
"An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms. As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Satirical literature.; Artists; Mothers; Shapeshifting; Stay-at-home mothers;
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Shadow play / by Johansen, Iris.;
"Eve Duncan is the most sought-after artist in the field of forensic sculpting. Dedicated to her work ever since her daughter Bonnie was taken and killed at the age of seven, Eve feels a sense of duty to those whose lives were lost and whose bones are now in her hands. When a sheriff in California contacts her with a request for help on the reconstruction of the skull of a nine-year-old girl whose body has been buried for eight years, his intensity and investment in the case puzzle her. But when the ghost of the girl begins communicating with her, Eve finds herself wrapped up in the case more intensely than she could have ever imagined. Not since Bonnie has Eve had such an experience, and suddenly she finds herself determined to solve the murder and help the little girl find peace. Except that the killer is still out there, and he knows Eve is on the case. And he won't rest until anything and anyone that could reveal his identity is eliminated ..."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Children; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Duncan, Eve (Fictitious character); Facial reconstruction (Anthropology); Women sculptors;
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Into the Taylor-verse : Taylor Swift's songwriting eras / by Fox, Satu,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Welcome to the Taylor-Verse, where every page resonates with the beat of Taylor Swift's music and the pulse of her story. Discover the depths of Taylor's discography, revel in the spectacle of her unforgettable performances, and celebrate the unshakable bond between Taylor and her fans. Beyond the music, indulge in playful sidebars brimming with Swiftie secrets--decode hidden messages, curate your non-romantic Taylor playlist, and explore the iconic timeline of Taylor's ever-evolving hairstyles and fashion. Embellished with stunning four-color illustrations, this treasure is a fan's deep dive and a perfect primer for those new to the Swiftie world, guiding you through the stories and symbolism behind Taylor's enchanting anthems. 'Into the Taylor-Verse' isn't just a book; it's a keepsake, a journey, and an ode to the artist who's captured the heartbeat of a generation. Regardless of how you define your era, this book will speak to you.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Swift, Taylor, 1989-; Swift, Taylor, 1989-; Lyricists; Musicians; Popular music; Singers; Women singers;
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The fall. [videorecording] / by Anderson, Gillian,1968-actor.; Cubitt, Allan,creator.; Dornan, Jamie,1982-actor.; Lynch, John,1961-actor.; Panjabi, Archie,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm); Artists Studio (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; Fables Limited.; RLJ Entertainment.;
Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, Archie Panjabi, John Lynch.DSI Stella Gibson continues to hunt serial killer Paul Spector in the second series of this smart psychological thriller. As Gibson tries to help Spector's surviving victim remember the identity of her attacker, Spector deals with loose ends that he left behind in Belfast. When he realizes that someone from his past has been helping the police with their enquires, Spector changes his plans with terrifying consequences.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Murder; Serial murder investigation; Serial murderers; Television cop shows.; Thrillers (Television programs); Women detectives;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Blue Hour [electronic resource] : by Hawkins, Paula.aut; cloudLibrary;
The spellbinding new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Girl on the Train. Welcome to Eris: An island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day. Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation. But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling. And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge . . . A masterful novel that is as page-turning as it is unsettling, The Blue Hour recalls the sophisticated suspense of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith, and cements Hawkins’s place among the very best of our most nuanced and stylish storytellers.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Literary; Suspense; Contemporary Women;
© 2024., Doubleday Canada,
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Clipped Wings / by Hunting, Helena.;
"Their body art is hot. Their chemistry is even hotter. From her dark hair sweeping below her waist to her soft, sexy curves, Tenley Page intrigues tattoo artist Hayden Stryker in a way no one else ever has...especially when she asks him to ink a gorgeous, intricate design on her back. Yet for all her beauty, there is something darkly tragic and damaged about Tenley that Hayden is everything. Covered in ink and steel, Hayden is everything Tenley has never dared to want, awakening a desire to explore more than the art adorning his stunning body. Trapped by a past that leaves her screaming from nightmares, Tenley sees Hayden as the perfect escape. Although he has secrets too, if they both keep themselves guarded perhaps their intense physical connection will remain only that. But nothing, not even passion, can keep them safe from their pasts.."--"CLIPPED WINGS is an emotional New Adult love story that follows the touch-and-go relationship of Hayden and Tenley; two people who desperately want to love and be loved but are afraid to completely let go of their pasts"--
Subjects: Love stories.; Fiction / Romance / Contemporary.; Fiction / Contemporary Women.; Fiction / Romance / General.;
© 2014., Gallery Books,
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The job : a Fox and O'Hare novel / by Evanovich, Janet.; Goldberg, Lee,1962-;
"He's a charming con man and she's a dedicated FBI agent, and they're about to drive each other crazy ... again! The FBI had one demand when they secretly teamed up Special Agent Kate O'Hare with charming con man Nicolas Fox--bring down the world's most-wanted and untouchable felons. This time it's the brutal leader of a global drug-smuggling empire. The FBI doesn't know what their target looks like, where he is, or how to find him, but Nick Fox has a few tricks up his sleeve to roust this particular Knipschildt chocolate-loving drug lord. From the streets of Nashville to the back alleys of Lisbon, from the rooftops of Istanbul to the middle of the Thames, Nick and Kate chase their mark. When they find themselves pitted against a psychopathic bodyguard and a Portuguese enforcer who gets advice from a pickled head, they decide it's time to enlist some special talent--talent like a machete-wielding Somali pirate, a self-absorbed actor, an Oscar-winning special effects artist, and Kate's father Jake, a retired Special Forces operative. Together they could help make this Fox and O'Hare's biggest win yet ... if they survive"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; Government investigators; Swindlers and swindling; Women detectives;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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