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The infernal machine : a true story of dynamite, terror, and the rise of the modern detective / by Johnson, Steven,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A riveting account of the anarchists who terrorized the streets of New York -- and the detective duo who transformed policing to meet the threat -- from the bestselling author of The Ghost Map"--
Subjects: Anarchists; Detectives;

Better in black : ten stories of Shadowhunter romance / by Clare, Cassandra,author.;
"Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world -- or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari; Emma and Julian; Kieran, Mark, and Cristina; James and Cordelia; Thomas and Alastair; Sebastian and the Seelie Queen; Jocelyn and Luke. A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Demonology; Interpersonal relations; Magic; Supernatural; Demonology; Interpersonal relations; Magic; Supernatural;

Blanche Fury. by Allégret, Marc,film director.; Wontner, Arthur,actor.; Denham, Maurice,actor.; Gough, Michael,actor.; Granger, Stewart,actor.; Hobson, Valerie,actor.; Fitzgerald, Walter,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Arthur Wontner, Maurice Denham, Michael Gough, Stewart Granger, Valerie Hobson, Walter FitzgeraldOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1948.A Gothic drama that combines passion, power, and betrayal in a story of forbidden love and dark secrets. Set against the eerie backdrop of an English manor, the film follows the determined Blanche Fury as she becomes entangled in a dangerous romance with the brooding Philip Thorn. Their relationship ignites a chain of tragic events, leading to murder and intrigue. With stunning cinematography, riveting performances, and a plot filled with twists, Blanche Fury is a must-see for fans of suspenseful, atmospheric period films.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Crime.; Motion pictures, British.; Historical films.; Detective and mystery films.; Film noir.; Motion pictures--Europe.;

I am we : a story of survival / by Booth, Leslie Barnard.; Finkeldey, Alexandra.;
Includes bibliographical references."What is the secret to crows' survival? This riveting informational picture book explores the beguiling mysteries of crow behavior. Gorgeous illustrations take readers into a crow's environment and community, making this an incredible-and unforgettable-reading experience"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Crows; Collective behavior in animals; Animal defenses;

Sunny : a novel / by O'Sullivan, Colin,author.;
'Sunny' is a riveting technological thriller following a woman whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash and she is left alone with an unnerving home robot, only to get caught up in an AI-related conspiracy.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Missing persons; Artificial intelligence; Robots; Conspiracy;

A day in the life of a pilot / by Towler, Paige.;
Up, up, and away! Whether they fly airplanes or helicopters, pilots guide their craft with skill and care. DK Super Readers Level 1: Pilot will help kids learn about a pilot's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Air pilots;

Those who forget : my family's story in Nazi Europe--a memoir, a history, a warning. / by Schwarz, Géraldine,author.; Marris, Laura,1987-translator.; translation of:Schwarz, Geraldine.Amnésiques.English.;
"Those Who Forget, published to international awards and acclaim, is journalist Géraldine Schwarz's riveting account of her German and French grandparents' lives during World War II, an in-depth history of Europe's post-war reckoning with fascism, and an urgent appeal to remember as a defense against today's rise of far-right nationalism"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Schwarz, Géraldine; Schwartz family.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Journalists; Memory; Memory;

The quiet damage : QAnon and the destruction of the American family / by Cook, Jesselyn,1993-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The riveting story of QAnon's devastating impact on the American family, grappling with the seductive allure of disinformation, the trauma it causes, and how we might set ourselves free"--
Subjects: Internet; Internet; QAnon conspiracy theory; Radicalization; Internet;

The seagull [videorecording] / by Bening, Annette,actor.; Franke, Jay,film producer.; Herro, David,film producer.; Karam, Stephen(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Mayer, Michael(Director),film director.; Moss, Elisabeth,1982-actor.; Ronan, Saoirse,1994-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich,1860-1904.Chaĭka.; Artina Films,production company.; Laluchien (Firm),production company.; Markey Pictures (Firm),production company.; Sony Pictures Classics (Firm),production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;
Elisabeth Moss, Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening.One summer, at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside. While everyone is caught up in passionately loving someone who loves somebody else, a tragicomedy unfolds about art, fame, human folly and the eternal desire to live a purposeful life. Adapted by Tony Award®- winning playwright Stephen Karam from Anton Chekhov's classic play and directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer, with riveting performances, THE SEAGULL explores - with comedy and melancholy - the obsessive nature of love, the tangled relationships between parents and children, and the transcendent value and psychic toll of art.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for some mature thematic elements, a scene of violence, drug use, and partial nudityDVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Romance films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Artists; Authors, Russian; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.

Breathe : a life in flow / by Gracie, Rickson,1958-author.; Maguire, Peter(Peter H.),author.;
"From legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA master Rickson Gracie comes a riveting, insightful memoir that weaves together the story of Gracie's stunning career with the larger history of the Gracie family dynasty and the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, showing how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Gracie, Rickson, 1958-; Martial artists; Jiu-jitsu.;

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