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The last crown / by Cherezińska, Elżbieta,author.; Zakrzewska-Pim, Maya,translator.; translation of:Cherezińska, Elżbieta.Królowa.English.;
"Across Baltic shores, English battlegrounds, and the land of Northen Lights, The Last Crown is the follow up to The Widow Queen, and the epic conclusion of Swietoslawa's journey from Polish princess to Queen of Denmark & Sweden and Queen Mother of England"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Princesses;
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The lost shtetl : a novel / by Gross, Max,author.;
"What if there was a town that Hitler missed? For over fifty years the tiny Jewish shtetl of Kreskol has existed virtually untouched and unchanged. Spared of the Holocaust and Cold War, Kreskol has enjoyed an isolated peace. But when a marriage dispute spirals out of control, Kreskol is suddenly rediscovered and brought into the 21st Century. Pesha is in a loveless, arranged marriage and summons the courage to escape Kreskol on foot. But when her husband goes after her, panicked town leaders (protecting secrets of their own) send a woefully unprepared young man out to bring them home. The orphaned outcast named Yankel-unlearned, functionally illiterate (his Yiddish is useless to the modern-day outside world), and tagged with an inconceivable origin story-soon finds himself in the care of a psych ward. But when the truth comes out about his origins, his name is splashed across the covers of Polish newspapers. Ready or not, Poland commits to returning Yankel to Kreskol, and reintegrating the town that time forgot. In the course of doing so, the devious origins of the town's disappearance come into the light. And what has become of those runaways? Kreskol, torn asunder by disagreement between those embracing change and those clinging to its old world ways, may soon be forced to make a choice or disappear altogether"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Shtetls; Jews;
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The widow queen / by Cherezińska, Elżbieta,author.; Zakrzewska-Pim, Maya,translator.; translation of:Cherezińska, Elżbieta.Harda.English.;
"Elzbieta Cherezinska's The Widow Queen is the epic story of a Polish queen whose life and name were all but forgotten until now. The bold one, they call her-too bold for most. To her father, the great duke of Poland, Swietoslawa and her two sisters represent three chances for an alliance. Three marriages on which to build his empire. But Swietoslawa refuses to be simply a pawn in her father's schemes; she seeks a throne of her own, with no husband by her side. The gods may grant her wish, but crowns sit heavy, and power is a sword that cuts both ways"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Princesses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Warsaw orphan / by Rimmer, Kelly,author.;
In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. But she has no idea what goes on behind the walls of the Jewish Ghetto nearby until she makes a discovery that propels her into a dangerous world of deception and heroism. Elzbieta comes face to face with the plight of the Gorka family who must give up their newborn daughter - or watch her starve. For Roman Gorka, this final injustice stirs in him a rebellion not even his newfound love for Elzbieta can suppress. His recklessness puts their families in harm's way until one violent act threatens to destroy their chance at freedom forever.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Jews; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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We must not think of ourselves : a novel / by Grodstein, Lauren,author.;
"Adam, a prisoner in the Warsaw Ghetto, is approached by a mysterious figure with a surprising request: Will he join a secret group of archivists working to preserve the truth of what is happening inside these walls? Adam agrees and begins taking testimonies from his students, friends, and neighbors. One of the people he interviews is his flatmate Sala, who is stoic, determined, and funny -- and married with two children. Over the months of their confinement, in the presence of her family, Adam and Sala fall in love. As they desperately carve out intimacy, their relationship feels both impossible and vital, their connection keeping them alive. But when Adam discovers a possible escape from the Ghetto, he is faced with an unbearable choice: Whom can he save, and at what cost? This novel was inspired by the testimony-gathering project with the code name Oneg Shabbat"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Jews;
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The empusium : a health resort horror story / by Tokarczuk, Olga,1962-author.; Lloyd-Jones, Antonia,translator.; translation of:Tokarczuk, Olga,1962-Empuzjon.English.;
"The Nobelist's latest masterwork, set in a sanitarium on the eve of World War I, probes the horrors that lie beneath our most hallowed ideas"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Sanatoriums; Tuberculosis;
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The empusium [text (large print)] : a health resort horror story / by Tokarczuk, Olga,1962-author.; Lloyd-Jones, Antonia,translator.; translation of:Tokarczuk, Olga,1962-Empuzjon.English.;
"The Nobelist's latest masterwork, set in a sanitarium on the eve of World War I, probes the horrors that lie beneath our most hallowed ideas"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Large print books.; Novels.; Sanatoriums; Tuberculosis;
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Making mobiles : create beautiful Polish pająki from natural materials / by Merska, Karolina,author.;
Polish artist Karolina Merska's richly ornamented, reimagined pajaki mobiles have caught the attention of design shows and interiors magazines across the world. Pajaki literally means "spiders of straw," and using simple materials such as rye straw, dried peas, and paper, women in Poland would create cheerful chandeliers to decorate their homes for festive occasions. In her first book, Karolina shows how to create 15 classic and contemporary hanging decorations with wow factor and celebrates the rich heritage of this age-old folk art. Using colorful cutouts, pom-poms, paper flowers, and natural materials, Karolina explores the craft's inspiring past and shares her passion for keeping the pajaki tradition alive today.
Subjects: Mobiles (Sculpture); Handicraft.;
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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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The Pianist [videorecording (DVD)] by Polanski, Roman; Brody, Adrien; Finlay, Frank,1926-; Lipman, Maureen.; Fox, Emilia,1974-;
"A Story of Survival" featurette -- Director's note by Roman Polanski -- Q&A with Roman Polanski -- The Warsaw Ghetto: historical background -- Wladyslaw SzpilmanAdrien Brody, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox.The story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a brilliant Jewish composer and pianist who witnessed the Nazi occupation of Warsaw.14A.DVD.Winner of 3 Academy awards including Best Director and Best Actor.
Subjects: Szpilman, Władysław; Feature films; Pianists; Jewish musicians; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews; War films;
© p2003., TVA Films,
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