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From blood and ash / by Armentrout, Jennifer L.,author.;
"Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers. The entire kingdom's future rests on Poppy's shoulders, something she's not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden. Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Good and evil; Duty; Demonology;

Let's go to the library! / by Nakamura, May.; Schulz, Charles M.(Charles Monroe),1922-2000.; Pope, Robert(Illustrator);
"Sally is so excited--today she is going to the library to get her first library card! She can't wait to check out her very first book. Luckily Charlie Brown, Linus and the rest of her friends are there to help!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Brown, Charlie (Fictitious character); Snoopy (Fictitious character); Brothers and sisters; Libraries; Friendship;

What We Did on Our Holiday. by Hamilton, Andy,film director.; Jenkin, Guy,film director.; Miller, Ben,actor.; Connolly, Billy,actor.; Imrie, Celia,actor.; Tennant, David,actor.; Jones, Emilia,actor.; Pike, Rosamund,actor.; Photon Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ben Miller, Billy Connolly, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Emilia Jones, Rosamund PikeOriginally produced by Photon Films in 2015.Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability…Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Motion pictures, British.; Motion pictures--Europe.;

Curious George. [videorecording] / by Welker, Frank,voice actor.; Bennett, Jeff,1962-voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett.Ted hopes that farm-sitting for Cousin Ginny will be a chance for rest and relaxation, but when George accidentally lets all her farm animals out, Ted is talked into going on a 'round up' with George and wannabe-cowboy Emmett.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.MPAA rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Made-for-TV movies.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Curiosity; Friendship; Human-animal relationships; Monkeys;
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Duplicity [videorecording (Blu-ray)]. by Roberts, Julia; Owen, Clive; Giamatti, Paul; Wilkinson, Tom; Mccarthy, Thomas;
Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti, Thomas Mccarthy, Tom Wilkinson, Clive Owen.Two sexy spies turned corporate operatives attempt to pull off one of the biggest heists ever. As the stakes rise in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, they'll put everything on the line to remain one double-cross ahead of the rest.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Crime.; Suspense / Thriller.;
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Nothing much happens : cozy and calming stories to soothe your mind and help you sleep / by Nicolai, Kathryn,author.; Le Pivert, Léa,illustrator.;
"Based on the popular podcast, soothing stories to carry you off to deep, restful sleep Busy minds need a place to rest. Already beloved by millions of podcast listeners, the stories in Nothing Much Happens explore and expose small sweet moments of joy and relaxation. You'll also find sixteen new stories never before featured on the podcast, along with whimsical illustrations that expose sweet little moments of peace and joy. Using her decades of experience as a meditation and yoga teacher, Kathryn Nicolai creates a world for you to slip into, one rich in sensory experience that quietly teaches mindfulness and self-compassion, soothes frayed nerves, and builds solid habits for nurturing sleep"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Recipes.; Relaxation.;

New tricks. [videorecording] / by Simpson, Julian,1972-television director.; Grant, Brian,television director.; Marsh, Daikin,television director.; O'Gorman, Sarah,television director.; Edwards, David Innes,television director.; Outhwaite, Tamzin,1970-actor.; Lawson, Denis,actor.; Lyndhurst, Nicholas,actor.; Lamb, Larry,1947-actor.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
Writers, Julian Simpson, Roy Mitchell, Paul Farrell, Danielle James, Rachael New, Marston Bloom, Tahsin Gunner, CHris Murray ; producer, Huw Kennair-Jones.Tamzin Outhwaite, Larry Lamb, Denis Lawson, Nicholas Lyndhurst.All ten episodes from the twelfth and final series of the BBC police drama. A motley crew of retired police officers are recruited by DCI Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) and Danny Griffin (Nicholas Lyndhurst) to reopen troublesome cases that were never laid to rest.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; 1.78:1 widescreen ; Dolby Digital stereophonic.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Police; Police corruption; Criminal behavior;
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The confessions of young Nero / by George, Margaret,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Built on the backs of those who fell before it, Julius Caesar's imperial dynasty is only as strong as the next person who seeks to control it. In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman--or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son's inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead. While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his very survival rests on his ability to navigate the sea of vipers that is Rome. The most lethal of all is his own mother, a cold-blooded woman whose singular goal is to control the empire. With cunning and poison, the obstacles fall one by one. But as Agrippina's machinations earn her son a title he is both tempted and terrified to assume, Nero's determination to escape her thrall will shape him into the man he was fated to become--an Emperor who became legendary. With impeccable research and captivating prose, The Confessions of Young Nero is the story of a boy's ruthless ascension to the throne. Detailing his journey from innocent youth to infamous ruler, it is an epic tale of the lengths to which man will go in the ultimate quest for power and survival"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Nero, Emperor of Rome, 37-68; Emperors;

Exercised : why something we never evolved to do is healthy and rewarding / by Lieberman, Daniel,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This highly engaging landmark work, a natural history of exercise--by the author of the best seller The Story of the Human Body--seeks to answer a fundamental question: were you born to run or rest The first three parts of Exercised roughly follow the evolutionary story of human physical activity and inactivity, even as each chapter shatters a particular myth about exercise. Because we cannot understand physical activity without understanding its absence, Part One begins with physical inactivity. What are our bodies doing when we take it easy, including when we sit or sleep? Part Two explores physical activities that require speed, strength, and power, such as sprinting, lifting, and fighting. Part Three surveys physical activities that involve endurance, such as walking, running, or dancing, as well as their effect on aging. Part Four considers how anthropological and evolutionary approaches can help us exercise better in the modern world. How can we more effectively manage to exercise, and in what ways? To what extent, how, and why do different types and durations of exercise help prevent or treat the major diseases that are likely to make us sick and kill us? --
Subjects: Exercise; Physical fitness; Physical education and training;

Black River [electronic resource] : by Roy, Nilanjana.aut; cloudLibrary;
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, THE SUNDAY TIMES, AND THE FINANCIAL TIMES A searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance, by a major new international voice This shockingly powerful “psychological thriller” and “riveting murder mystery” is “a magnificent work of literary fiction” perfect for fans of AGE OF VICE and WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (Kiran Desai, Booker Prize winning author) Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, 8-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor Suspicion ignites like wildfire, fueled by religious tensions that simmer beneath the surface. The responsibility of uncovering the elusive truth – and prevent the lynching of the prime suspect – now rests on the weary shoulders of Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh. With only one other officer beneath him, and just a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village – or will Teetapur demand vengeance instead? Offering readers a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, Black River stands as a searing critique of modern India, weaving an intricate narrative that captures the essence of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Psychological; Suspense;
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