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- The Paris hours / by George, Alex,1970-author.;
"One day in the City of Lights. One night in search of lost time. Paris between the wars teems with artists, writers, and musicians, a glittering crucible of genius. But amidst the dazzling creativity of the city's most famous citizens, four regular people are each searching for something they've lost. Camille was the maid of Marcel Proust, and she has a secret: when she was asked to burn her employer's notebooks, she saved one for herself. Now she is desperate to find it before her betrayal is revealed. Souren, an Armenian refugee, performs puppet shows for children that are nothing like the fairy tales they expect. Lovesick artist Guillaume is down on his luck and running from a debt he cannot repay-but when Gertrude Stein walks into his studio, he wonders if this is the day everything could change. And Jean-Paul is a journalist who tells other people's stories, because his own is too painful to tell. When the quartet's paths finally cross in an unforgettable climax, each discovers if they will find what they are looking for. Told over the course of a single day in 1927, The Paris Hours takes four ordinary people whose stories, told together, are as extraordinary as the glorious city they inhabit"--
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Artists; City dwellers; Journalists; Puppeteers; Refugees; Women household employees;
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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- The housekeepers : a novel / by Hay, Alex(Writer),author.;
"Mrs. King is no ordinary housekeeper. Born into a world of con artists and thieves, she's made herself respectable, running the grandest home in Mayfair. The place is packed with treasures, a glittering symbol of wealth and power, but dark secrets lurk in the shadows. When Mrs. King is suddenly dismissed from her position, she recruits an eclectic group of women to join her in revenge: A black market queen out to settle her scores. An actress desperate for a magnificent part. A seamstress dreaming of a better life. And Mrs. King's predecessor, with her own desire for vengeance. Their plan? On the night of the house's highly anticipated costume ball--set to be the most illustrious of the year--they will rob it of its every possession, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their elusive heiress host. But there's one thing Mrs. King wants even more than money: the truth. And she'll run any risk to get it ... "--
- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Balls (Parties); Black market; Circus performers; Housekeepers; Revenge; Robbery; Swindlers and swindling;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Daytime Revolution. by Nelson, Erik,film director.; Seale, Bobby,actor.; Carlin, George,actor.; Rubin, Jerry,actor.; Lennon, John,actor.; Douglas, Mike,actor.; Ono, Yoko,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bobby Seale, George Carlin, Jerry Rubin, John Lennon, Mike Douglas, Yoko OnoOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 2024.For one extraordinary week beginning on February 14th, 1972, the Revolution WAS televised. DAYTIME REVOLUTION takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono descended upon a Philadelphia broadcasting studio to co-host the iconic Mike Douglas Show, at the time the most popular show on daytime television with an audience of 40 million viewers a week. What followed was five unforgettable episodes of television, with Lennon and Ono at the helm and Douglas bravely keeping the show on track. Acting as both producers and hosts, Lennon and Ono handpicked their guests, including controversial choices like Yippie founder Jerry Rubin and Black Panther Chairman Bobby Seale, as well as political activist Ralph Nader and comic truth teller George Carlin. Their version of daytime TV was a radical take on the traditional format, incorporating candid Q&A sessions with their transfixed audience, conversations about current issues like police violence and women’s liberation, conceptual art events, and one-of-a-kind musical performances, including a unique duet with Lennon and Chuck Berry and a poignant rendition of Lennon’s “Imagine.” A document of the past that speaks to our turbulent present, DAYTIME REVOLUTION captures the power that art can have when it reaches out to communicate, the prescience of that dialogue, and the bravery of two artists who never took the easy way out as they fought for their vision of a better world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Journalism.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Popular culture.; Broadcast journalism.;
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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;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Cachada. by Viñayo, Marlén,film director.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2019.Five Salvadoran street vendors and single mothers turn their heartbreaking life stories into theater. As they face trauma and violence, they find hope on stage. The cycle of violence is perverse, but the power of art proves more vital.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Economic development.; Business.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Poverty.; Women--Health and hygiene.; Central America.;
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- Dream Girls. by Williams, Jano,film director.; Longinotto, Kim,film director.; Royal Anthropological Institute (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Royal Anthropological Institute in 1994.This award-winning film opens a door into the amazing world of the Takarazuka Revue, the all-female theatre troupe in Japan. Thousands of young women aspire to perform in the Revue’s glitzy musical spectaculars and the millions of women who attend the shows idolise the romantic heroes like heartthrob pop starts. DREAM GIRLS offers a compelling insight into gender and sexual identity and the contradictions experienced by Japanese women today.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Performing arts.; Social sciences.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Artists.; Current affairs.; Playwriting.; Japan.; Theater.; Sex role.; Art and architecture.;
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- The Beautiful Summer. by Luchetti, Laura,film director.; Piavani, Alessandro,actor.; Bosca, Andrea,actor.; Cassel, Deva,actor.; Maupas, Nicolas,actor.; Yara Vianello, Yile,actor.; Film Movement (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alessandro Piavani, Andrea Bosca, Deva Cassel, Nicolas Maupas, Yile Yara VianelloOriginally produced by Film Movement in 2023.Turin, 1938. Seventeen-year-old Ginia (Yile Yara Vianello) leaves the countryside with her brother in search of a new life in the city. Though Turin lies in the shadow of a rising fascist government and her brother yearns to return home, Ginia is optimistic about the future. In a short time, she excels in her work as a seamstress at an atelier, gaining new clients with her designs and impressing her otherwise irascible employer. Restless and seeking adventure, Ginia soon finds it in a beautiful, enigmatic young woman named Amelia (Deva Cassel). Though similar in age, her new friend’s sensuality and confidence embolden Ginia to begin modeling for the bohemian artists in their circle. A whirlwind affair ensues, and the young seamstress finds herself swept up in this unfamiliar and exciting world, all the while never escaping Amelia’s spell. The young women grow closer, and Ginia makes an emotional journey towards self-discovery over the course of one beautiful, sun-dappled summer. Featuring tender performances by Vianello and Cassel, Laura Luchetti’s latest coming-of-age drama showcases “the intertwined complexities of first love and first sexual experiences, highlighting the inevitable messiness and poignancy of adolescence” (Screen Anarchy).Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Queer cinema.; Motion pictures--Italy.; Historical films.; Coming-of-age films.; Nineteen thirties.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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