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The White Ship : conquest, anarchy and the wrecking of Henry I's dream / by Spencer, Charles Spencer,Earl,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship - considered the fastest afloat - would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers ..."
Subjects: Charlotte W. White (Ship); Shipwrecks;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Hidden Nova Scotia : 125+ secret coves, wreck sites, abandoned armaments, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations / by Osmond, Scott,author.;
"Nova Scotia is an established world-class tourist destination--but typical guidebooks miss many of the province's most fascinating, mysterious, and awe-inspiring sites. For those who wish to step off the beaten track, this guide is for you. Join exploration enthusiast Scott Osmond as he leads you to secret waterfalls, peaceful coves, ghostly industrial sites, abandoned armaments, sinkholes, shipwrecks, and so much more. Whether you are an armchair adventurer, a curious local, or a tourist from away, Osmond will show you a Nova Scotia few have experienced. This book will inspire wonder and curiosity--and raise awareness of the many unusual and peculiar locations nestled throughout this province. Hidden Nova Scotia describes over 125 marvelous, obscure places. Each site description includes historical context, information about the area and, of course, insider's directions for how to get there."--
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Curiosities and wonders;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One sweet race / by Risco, Elle D.; Lee, Brittney.;
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Subjects: Racing; Friendship; Karting;
© 2012., Disney Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Spectacular shipwrecks / by Jeffrey, Gary.; Saraceni, Claudia.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.How do ships get wrecked? -- Diving technology -- The raising of the Mary Rose -- Titanic -- The sinking of the Bismarck -- Undersea archaeology.
Subjects: Shipwrecks;
© 2008., Rosen Central,
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Thomas & friends, all engines go. [videorecording] / by Bryer, Campbell,television director.; Dango, Glee,voice actor.; Ro, Ava,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
Glee Dango, Ava Ro.Fun adventures and big challenges await Thomas and Percy, and all their train friends! Along the way, Thomas learns valuable lessons about honesty, sharing, teamwork, and problem-solving. You can always count on Thomas to deliver for his friends!G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Friendship; Railroad trains;
For private home use only.
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Criminal minds. [videorecording] / by Brewster, Paget,1969-actor.; Cook, A. J.,1978-actor.; Mantegna, Joe,actor.; Rodriguez, Adam,1975-actor.; Stewart, Josh,1977-actor.; Tyler, Aisha,actor.; Vangsness, Kirsten,1972-actor.; ABC Studios,production company.; CBS Television Studios,production company.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Zach Gilford, Joe Mantegna, Adam Rodriguez, Josh Stewart, Aisha Tyler, Kirsten Vangsness.The BAU is back! The FBI's elite team of criminal profilers faces their greatest threat, an UnSub who built a network of serial killers during the pandemic. Let the mind games begin. Original cast members Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), A.J. Cook (JJ Jareau), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Aisha Tyler (Dr. Tara Lewis), Adam Rodriguez (Luke Alvez), and Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) return and are joined by Zach Gilford (Elias Voit). Every thrilling episode is included on this three-disc collection, plus over 35 minutes of mystery revealing content with never-before-seen featurettes.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation; FBI Academy. Behavioral Science Unit; Criminal behavior, Prediction of; Criminal investigation; Criminal profilers;
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The sweetest revenge / by Dent, Lizzy,author.;
Two years after moving to London for a fresh start after one drunken night tanked her rising TV producer career, Amy is finally making a comeback until the ex-boyfriend who wrecked her life is hired as her new boss--and past and present epically, hilariously collide.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Neighbors; Single women; Television;
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Blizzard of glass : the Halifax explosion of 1917 / by Walker, Sally M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-137) and index.When two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, on December 6, 1917, one of them was full of munitions for World War I. The ensuing explosion, aftershocks, and tsunami wrecked unbelievable devastation. It was the largest explosion in the world until the atomic bomb was detonated in World War II in 1945.LSC
Subjects: Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917; Explosions;
© 2011., Henry Holt,
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Strawberry Lane / by Thomas, Jodi,author.;
"Pulling a stranger out of a wrecked car on the very same road where her parents died 20 years earlier, Starri Knight, a big believer in fate, must convince Rusty O'Sullivan, with whom she feels a compelling connection, he has something to live for, which takes all her faith in miracles"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Fate and fatalism; Man-woman relationships; Siblings; Strangers; Traffic accidents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Yule be dead / by Bartlett, L. L.(Lorraine L.); Leeson, Gayle,1967-;
Katie Bonner, local sleuth and manager of Artisans Alley, has received shocking news that Vonne Barnett was found dead in a wrecked car. However, Vonne didn't die in the crash. She was killed by blunt force trauma to the head and she was pregnant. The suspects are many but the clues are few and the murderer is closing in on Katie as she investigates.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder; Christmas;
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