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Road Games. by Franklin, Richard,film director.; Page, Grant,actor.; Lee, Jamie,actor.; Edward, Marion,actor.; Keach, Stacy,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Grant Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Stacy KeachOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 1981.On a 1600 mile journey through the Australian outback, truck-driver Pat Quid (Stacy Keach) becomes involved in the hunt for a brutal serial killer. Along the way he picks up a young hitcher (Jamie Lee Curtis), who is also keen to take up the pursuit, but their innocent curiosity soon leads them into a deadly game of cat and mouse.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Cult films.; Detective and mystery films.; Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.).;

Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.,publisher.;
Game.Join Snoopy and the gang in an all-new mystery adventure packed with charm, clever puzzles, and heartwarming friendships! Step into Snoopy's paws and detective hat as you explore the town, solve challenging cases, and uncover hidden secrets ... with help from the lovable Peanuts gang. Whether you're investigating strange happenings at the school, chasing clues through the forest, each case is filled with brain-teasing challenges and unexpected surprises. Build your own team of four from familiar friends such as Peppermint Patty, Lucy, Marcie, Schroeder, Franklin and others ... each bringing their own special skills to the case. Lighthearted, witty, and full of classic Peanuts charm, this feel-good action-puzzle adventure is ideal for both the young and the young at heart!ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone.Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; Detective and mystery video games.; Puzzle video games.; Snoopy (Fictitious character); Brown, Charlie (Fictitious character); Van Pelt, Linus (Fictitious character); Van Pelt, Lucy (Fictitious character); Peppermint Patty (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Woodstock (Fictitious character); Beagle (Dog breed); Investigations; Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club (Game); Dogs;

Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made / by Dezenhall, Eric,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Wiseguys and the White House explores the influence of the mob on presidential power throughout American history. The book examines instances where connections between gangsters and presidents have shaped political outcomes and decisions. From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, the mob has been involved in various activities such as assisting with political campaigns, carrying out covert operations, and influencing presidential actions. Key events include deals with mobsters like Lucky Luciano during World War II, the Chicago Outfit's role in John F. Kennedy's election, and the use of mob figures by presidents such as LBJ and Reagan. The book delves into the relationships between mobsters and political leaders, drawing on newly released government records and firsthand accounts to provide a detailed look at these often-hidden connections.
Subjects: Big business; Business and politics; Democracy; Mafia; Organized crime; Organized crime; Organized crime; Political corruption; Presidents;

Out of Time. by Franklin, Carl,film director.; Washington, Denzel,actor.; Mendes, Eva,actor.; Lathan, Sanaa,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Sanaa LathanOriginally produced by MGM in 2003.Denzel Washington stars in this spell-binding thriller that co-stars Eva Mendes, Sanaa Lathan and Dean Cain. In a small Florida town bordered by azure seas and sultry secrets, Chief of Police Matt Whitlock (Washington) finds himself caught in the eye of a storm. Investigating the murder of a woman he was secretly seeing, Matt races to uncover a murky trail of stolen money, drugs and deceit, all the while staying two steps ahead of his own detectives... because all the evidence points to him!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;

Clive Cussler The sea wolves / by Du Brul, Jack B.,author.; Cussler, Clive,creator.;
As New England swelters in the summer of 1914, Detective Isaac Bell is asked to investigate a cache of missing rifles-only to discover something much more sinister. Whoever broke into this Winchester Factory wasn't looking to take weapons, they wanted to leave something in the shipping crates: a radio transmitter, set to summon a fleet of dreaded German U-boats. Someone is trying to keep American supplies from reaching British shores, and if Bell doesn't crack the conspiracy in time, the Atlantic Ocean will run red with blood. Bell must hunt down a new piece of technology that is allowing the Germans to rule the seas from New York to England. With the outcome of the war at stake and Franklin Roosevelt's orders on the line, Bell will risk everything to stop the U-Boats before they strike again.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; War fiction.; Novels.; Bell, Isaac (Fictitious character); Private investigators; Submarines (Ships); Warships; World War, 1914-1918;

Clive Cussler The sea wolves [sound recording] / by Du Brul, Jack B.,author.; Brick, Scott,narrator.; Cussler, Clive,creator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Scott Brick.As New England swelters in the summer of 1914, Detective Isaac Bell is asked to investigate a cache of missing rifles-only to discover something much more sinister. Whoever broke into this Winchester Factory wasn't looking to take weapons, they wanted to leave something in the shipping crates: a radio transmitter, set to summon a fleet of dreaded German U-boats. Someone is trying to keep American supplies from reaching British shores, and if Bell doesn't crack the conspiracy in time, the Atlantic Ocean will run red with blood. Bell must hunt down a new piece of technology that is allowing the Germans to rule the seas from New York to England. With the outcome of the war at stake and Franklin Roosevelt's orders on the line, Bell will risk everything to stop the U-Boats before they strike again.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Spy fiction.; War fiction.; Bell, Isaac (Fictitious character); Private investigators; Submarines (Ships); Warships; World War, 1914-1918;

Clive Cussler The sea wolves [text (large print)] / by Du Brul, Jack B.,author.; Cussler, Clive,creator.;
As New England swelters in the summer of 1914, Detective Isaac Bell is asked to investigate a cache of missing rifles-only to discover something much more sinister. Whoever broke into this Winchester Factory wasn't looking to take weapons, they wanted to leave something in the shipping crates: a radio transmitter, set to summon a fleet of dreaded German U-boats. Someone is trying to keep American supplies from reaching British shores, and if Bell doesn't crack the conspiracy in time, the Atlantic Ocean will run red with blood. Bell must hunt down a new piece of technology that is allowing the Germans to rule the seas from New York to England. With the outcome of the war at stake and Franklin Roosevelt's orders on the line, Bell will risk everything to stop the U-Boats before they strike again.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Spy fiction.; War fiction.; Large type books.; Novels.; Bell, Isaac (Fictitious character); Private investigators; Submarines (Ships); Warships; World War, 1914-1918;

Cabinet of curiosities : a historical tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre / by Mahnke, Aaron,author.; Marks, Harry C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The podcast, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln's son be rescued by his assassin's brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars. For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike"--
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.;

White trash : the 400-year untold history of class in America / by Isenberg, Nancy.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Fables we forget by -- To begin the world anew. Taking out the trash : waste people in the New World ; John Locke's Lubberland : the settlements of Carolina and Georgia ; Benjamin Franklin's American breed : the demographics of mediocrity ; Thomas Jefferson's rubbish : a curious topography of class ; Andrew Jackson's cracker country : the squatter as common man -- Degeneration of the American Breed. Pedigree and poor white trash : bad blood, half-breeds and clay-eaters ; Cowards, Poltroons, and mudsills : civil war as class warfare ; Thoroughbreds and scalawags : bloodlines and bastard stock in the age of eugenics ; Forgotten men and poor folk : downward mobility and the Great Depression ; The cult of the country boy : Elvis Presley, Andy Griffith, and LBJ's Great Society -- The white trash makeover. Redneck roots : Deliverance, Billy Beer, and Tammy Faye ; Outing Rednecks : slumming, Slick Willie, and Sarah Palin -- America's strange breed : the long legacy of white trash."A history of the class system in America from the colonial era to the present illuminates the crucial legacy of the underprivileged white demographic, citing the pivotal contributions of lower-class white workers in wartime, social policy, and the rise of the Republican Party,"--NoveList.LSC
Subjects: Social classes; Poor whites; Working class whites;

The Blues Brothers [videorecording] / by Aykroyd, Dan,actor,screenwriter.; Belushi, John,actor.; Brown, James,1933-2006,actor.; Calloway, Cab,1907-1994,actor.; Charles, Ray,1930-2004,actor.; Fisher, Carrie,actor.; Franklin, Aretha,actor.; Landis, John,1951-film director,screenwriter.; Weiss, Robert K,film producer.; Universal Pictures (Firm),production company,publisher.; Universal Studios Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway.Belushi and Aykroyd star as the Blues Brothers who are trying to reunite their rhythm and blues band in order to raise some honest money.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Feature films.; Blues Brothers; Blues Brothers Band; Blues musicians;
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