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Hum / by Phillips, Helen,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."After losing her job to artificial intelligence, May, in a city populated by intelligent robots called "hums," takes her family on a three-night respite to the Botanical Garden, a rare green refuge, where her children come under threat and she is forced to trust a hum to save them"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Human experimentation in medicine; Recreation areas; Short vacations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The long weekend : a novel / by Macmillan, Gilly,author.;
Dark Fell Barn is a "perfectly isolated" retreat, or so says its website when Jayne books a reservation for her friends. A quiet place, far removed from the rest of the world, is exactly what they need. The women arrive for a girls' night ahead of their husbands. There's ex-Army Jayne, hardened and serious, but also damaged. Ruth, the driven doctor and new mother who is battling demons of her own. Young Emily, just wed and insecure, the newest addition of this tight-knit band. Missing this year is Edie, who was the glue holding them together, until her husband died suddenly. But what they hoped would be a relaxing break soon turns to horror. Upon arrival at Dark Fell Barn, the women find a devastating note claiming one of their husbands will be murdered. There are no phones, no cell service to check on their men. Friendships fracture as the situation spins wildly out of control. Betrayal can come in many forms. This group has kept each other's secrets for far too long.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Betrayal; Death threats; Female friendship; Murder; Secrecy; Short vacations; Spouses;
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The long weekend [text (large print)] : a novel / by Macmillan, Gilly,author.;
Dark Fell Barn is a "perfectly isolated" retreat, or so says its website when Jayne books a reservation for her friends. A quiet place, far removed from the rest of the world, is exactly what they need. The women arrive for a girls' night ahead of their husbands. There's ex-Army Jayne, hardened and serious, but also damaged. Ruth, the driven doctor and new mother who is battling demons of her own. Young Emily, just wed and insecure, the newest addition of this tight-knit band. Missing this year is Edie, who was the glue holding them together, until her husband died suddenly. But what they hoped would be a relaxing break soon turns to horror. Upon arrival at Dark Fell Barn, the women find a devastating note claiming one of their husbands will be murdered. There are no phones, no cell service to check on their men. Friendships fracture as the situation spins wildly out of control. Betrayal can come in many forms. This group has kept each other's secrets for far too long.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large type books.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Betrayal; Death threats; Female friendship; Murder; Secrecy; Short vacations; Spouses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vacation : three-and-a-half stories / by Dyckman, Ame.; Teague, Mark.;
When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Short stories.; Vacations; Roommates; Friendship;
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Scooby-Doo! [videorecording] : original movie / by Micucci, Kate,voice actor.; Welker, Frank,voice actor.; DeLisle, Grey,voice actor.; Lillard, Matthew,1970-voice actor.; Adams, Jeremy(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Hamilton, Cecilia Aranovich,film director.; Spaulding, Ethan,film director.; Hanna-Barbera Productions,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Matthew Lillard, Kate Micucci, Grey Griffin, Frank Welker.Trying to put their mystery-solving ays behind them, the Scooby gang go on an all-expense-paid trip to a mysterious (and strangely familiar) tropical island where their vacation is cut short, by an army of marauding zombies.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Detective and mystery films.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Scooby-Doo (Fictitious character); Criminal investigation; Great Dane; Young adults; Zombies; Islands;
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Cars. [videorecording] / by Larry,the Cable Guy,voice actor.; Caine, Michael,voice actor.; Fogelman, Dan,screenwriter.; Izzard, Eddie,voice actor.; Lasseter, John,screenwriter,film director.; Lewis, Brad(Bradford),film director,screenwriter.; Mortimer, Emily,voice actor.; Queen, Ben,screenwriter.; Ream, Denise,film producer.; Turturro, John,1957-voice actor.; Wilson, Owen,1968-voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Pixar (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Pictures,production company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Art director, Jay Shuster ; editor, Stephen Schaffer ; music, Michael Giacchino.Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Emily Mortimer, Michael Caine, Eddie Izzard.Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship on the road from Radiator Springs to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours, and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, 2.0 DVS ; English Near Field Mix 2.0.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Automobiles, Racing; Espionage; Friendship; Spies;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Cars. [videorecording] / by Larry,the Cable Guy,voice actor.; Caine, Michael,voice actor.; Fogelman, Dan,screenwriter.; Izzard, Eddie,voice actor.; Lasseter, John,screenwriter,film director.; Lewis, Brad(Bradford),film director,screenwriter.; Mortimer, Emily,voice actor.; Queen, Ben,screenwriter.; Ream, Denise,film producer.; Turturro, John,1957-voice actor.; Wilson, Owen,1968-voice actor.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.; Pixar (Firm),production company.; Walt Disney Pictures,production company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Art director, Jay Shuster ; editor, Stephen Schaffer ; music, Michael Giacchino.Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Emily Mortimer, Michael Caine, Eddie Izzard.Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship on the road from Radiator Springs to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours, and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.39:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 5.1 ES, 2.0 DVS ; DTS-HD HR Digital surround 7.1 ; English Near Field Mix 2.0.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Automobiles, Racing; Espionage; Friendship; Spies;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Paris for one and other stories / by Moyes, Jojo,1969-author.; Moyes, Jojo,1969-Short stories.Selections.;
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and After You, a sensational collection featuring the title novella and eight other stories. Quintessential Jojo Moyes, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away--to anywhere--before. Everyone knows travelling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their romantic mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone--including herself--wrong. Alone and in Paris, Nell uncovers a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny,charming, and irresistible, Paris for One is vintage Moyes--as are the other stories that round out the collection"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Short stories.; Women;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Sentinel [electronic resource] : by Greaney, Mark.aut; cloudLibrary;
An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his family in this intense thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man series. Josh Duffy and his wife Nikki are both working for the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service providing protection for diplomats in the field. They've been sent to Ghana with a team of US embassy personnel who are there to highlight American commitment to the construction of a new dam.  Since Ghana is a stable democracy, the Duffy children have come along for a short vacation. But stability proves to be fleeting when a Chinese plan to embarrass the US means the destruction of the dam. Now Josh and his protectees are on the run caught between a Chinese hit squad and a rebel army.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Espionage; Political; Action & Adventure;
© 2024., Penguin Publishing Group,
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Island time : a novel / by Clark, Georgia,author.;
"The Kellys are messy, loud, loving Australians. The Lees are sophisticated, aloof, buttoned-up Americans. They have nothing in common ... except for the fact that their daughters are married. When a nearby volcano erupts during their short vacation to a remote tropical island off the coast of Queensland, the two families find themselves stranded together for six weeks. With only two island employees making up the rest of their party, everyone is forced to question what-or who-they really want. Island Time is a sumptuous summer read that dives deep into queer romance, family secrets, ambition, parenthood, and a bird-chasing bromance. This sexy, sun-soaked paradise of white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush rainforest will show you it's never too late to change your destiny"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Families; Lesbians; Vacations; Volcanic eruptions;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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