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- Give me your hand [sound recording] / by Abbott, Megan E.,1971-author.; Cannon, Chloe,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
- Read by Chloe Cannon.Kit Owens harbored only modest ambitions for herself when the mysterious Diane Fleming appeared in her high school chemistry class. But Diane's academic brilliance lit a fire in Kit, and the two developed an unlikely friendship ... until Diane shared a secret that changed everything between them. More than a decade later, Kit thinks she's put Diane behind her forever, and she's begun to fulfill the scientific dreams Diane awakened in her. But the past comes roaring back when she discovers that Diane is her competition for a position both women covet: taking part in groundbreaking new research led by their idol. Soon enough, the two former friends find themselves locked in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that threatens to destroy them.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Secrecy; Women scientists; Female friendship;
- The Gucci Mane guide to greatness / by Gucci Mane,1980-author.; Baker, Soren,1975-author.;
- From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness--an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane's secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement. In this inspiring follow up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distills the legend's timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime, and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus, and hard-work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inward and upward to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.
- Subjects: Self-help publications.; Gucci Mane, 1980-; Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.; Wealth.; Conduct of life.;
- The greatest showman [videorecording] / by Zendaya,1996-actor.; Gracey, Michael(Film director),film director.; Bicks, Jenny,screenwriter.; Condon, Bill,1955-screenwriter.; Efron, Zac,actor.; Jackman, Hugh,actor.; Williams, Michelle,1980-actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film director.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.;
- Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya.Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, the musical tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Musical films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891; Circus owners; Circus performers;
- For private home use only.
- The greatest showman [videorecording] / by Zendaya,1996-actor.; Gracey, Michael(Film director),film director.; Bicks, Jenny,screenwriter.; Condon, Bill,1955-screenwriter.; Efron, Zac,actor.; Jackman, Hugh,actor.; Williams, Michelle,1980-actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.,film director.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,production company.;
- Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya.Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, the musical tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1 DVS, Dolby digital 5.1, 2.0.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Musical films.; Biographical films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891; Circus owners; Circus performers;
- For private home use only.
- Sins of survivors / by McClean, Joe,author.; Underwood, Blair,contributor.;
- "In 1908 Alabama, precocious young Benjamin Carter brings deadly consequences down upon his father's head when he dares to use a white drinking fountain instead of the 'colored' one. With his fierce and protective older brother Jasper, Ben escapes Alabama, joining the Great Migration to Black Bottom, Detroit's flourishing Black neighborhood. There, the brothers rise from the ashes to become kingpins of this new community, owning businesses, playing politics, and diving into Detroit's violent criminal underbelly. Through their wit and grit, Ben and Jasper establish the Carter dynasty, securing a prosperous future for their families. But heavy are the heads that wear the crowns. Seeing their children come of age--young men and women fueled by ambitions of their own--the brothers clash over which direction to steer the Carter empire"--
- Subjects: Historical fiction.; Noir fiction.; Novels.; African American business enterprises; African American families; African Americans; Organized crime;
- The Jazz Singer. by Crosland, Alan,film director.; Jolson, Al,actor.; Besserer, Eugenie,actor.; McAvoy, May,actor.; Lederer, Otto,actor.; Tucker, Richard,actor.; Oland, Warner,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Al Jolson, Eugenie Besserer, May McAvoy, Otto Lederer, Richard Tucker, Warner OlandOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1927.THE JAZZ SINGER is a landmark in film history, known as the first feature-length movie with synchronized dialogue, ushering in the era of sound in cinema. The story follows Jakie Rabinowitz, a young Jewish man expected to follow in his father’s footsteps as a synagogue cantor. However, Jakie dreams of becoming a jazz singer and changes his name to Jack Robin. As he rises to fame on the Broadway stage, he finds himself torn between his artistic ambitions and his family's religious and cultural expectations. The tension peaks when he must choose between performing on opening night or singing in his father's place for Yom Kippur. Starring Al Jolson, the film combines heartfelt drama with groundbreaking musical performances, symbolizing the tension between old traditions and a rapidly modernizing America.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Musicals.; Jazz.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).;
- The fury of the gods / by Gwynne, John,1968-author.;
- "The final battle for the fate of Vigrid approaches ... Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from without and within. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reigning in the ferocity of a wolf god. As Biórr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Guðvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa's favor and further his own ambitions. All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle-a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world and bear witness to the true fury of the gods"--
- Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Dragons; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Imaginary wars and battles; Magic; Soldiers;
- Liar, liar / by Jackson, Lisa,author.;
- Digging deeper into the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her mother twenty years ago, Remmi Storm uncovers a story of ruthless ambition and twisted lies that someone will kill to keep hidden.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Suicide victims; Missing persons; Mothers and daughters; Murder;
- Insatiable appetites / by Woods, Stuart.;
- "Stone Barrington returns in the new action-packed thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. It's a time of unexpected change for Stone Barrington. A recent venture has achieved a great victory, but is immediately faced with a new challenge: an underhanded foe who's determined to wreak havoc at any cost. Meanwhile, when Stone finds himself responsible for distributing the estate of a respected friend and mentor, the process unearths secrets that range from merely surprising to outright alarming. And when a lethal beauty from Stone's past resurfaces, there's no telling what chaos will follow in her wake. Ever a master of keeping cool under pressure, even Stone might have his work cut out for him this time. because when grand ambitions collide with criminal inclinations, the results may be more deadly than he could have anticipated"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Barrington, Stone (Fictitious character); Private investigators;
- Liar, liar [sound recording] / by Jackson, Lisa,author.; Pressley, Brittany,narrator.; Brilliance Audio (Firm),publisher.;
- Read by Brittany Pressley.Digging deeper into the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her mother twenty years ago, Remmi Storm uncovers a story of ruthless ambition and twisted lies that someone will kill to keep hidden.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Suicide victims; Missing persons; Mothers and daughters; Murder;
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