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Pachinko / by Lee, Min Jin,author.;
"A new tour de force from the bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires, for readers of The Kite Runner and Cutting for Stone. PACHINKO follows one Korean family through the generations, beginning in early 1900s Korea with Sunja, the prized daughter of a poor yet proud family, whose unplanned pregnancy threatens to shame them all. Deserted by her lover, Sunja is saved when a young tubercular minister offers to marry and bring her to Japan. So begins a sweeping saga of an exceptional family in exile from its homeland and caught in the indifferent arc of history. Through desperate struggles and hard-won triumphs, its members are bound together by deep roots as they face enduring questions of faith, family, and identity"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Families;

Twisted / by Hardt, Helen,author.;
"Ryan Steel, his world recently upended by an earth-shattering secret, now faces yet another potential revelation surrounding the Steel family mystery. He no longer fully trusts his siblings or the woman he loves. He's alone--alone and terrified and immersed in a conundrum that becomes more twisted each day. Ruby Lee loves Ryan and desperately wants to help him. She'll do what ever she must to see him through this troubling time, but her own shrouded past still haunts her, and she's determined to put an end to both of their mysteries once and for all. But the more she uncovers, the more danger she's in ... and she may lose Ryan forever"--Back cover.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Brothers; Vintners; Man-woman relationships; Family secrets;

The Cavendon luck [sound recording] / by Bradford, Barbara Taylor,1933-author.; Bentinck, Anna,narrator.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Anna Bentinck."From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a captivating epic saga of courage and honor, following the aristocratic Inghams and the loyal Swann family who have served them for centuries. It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth. Told with Bradford's deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters, Cavendon Luck is a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that readers won't soon forget"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Audiobooks.; Aristocracy (Social class); Housekeepers;

The Cavendon luck / by Bradford, Barbara Taylor,1933-author.;
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a captivating epic saga of courage and honor, following the aristocratic Inghams and the loyal Swann family who have served them for centuries. It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth. Told with Bradford's deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters, Cavendon Luck is a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that readers won't soon forget"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Aristocracy (Social class); Housekeepers;

The sleeping giant / by Robertson, David,1977-;
Eli, Morgan and Emily embark on their most dangerous mission yet, to save the kidnapped animal beings of Ministik. But before they can reach the heavily guarded Land of the Sleeping Giant, Eli must rally more help, not just from old friends, but from surprising new allies. And he must rely on a new way to travel: on the back of the leader of the Bird Warriors himself, Pip. Together they will journey across the North Country, on a mission to reconnect the Bird Warriors, as well as confront old enemies. But even as he must fight for his life -- and the lives of his friends and new family -- Eli must also come to terms with his newfound knowledge: What does it mean that he is only part human?
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Space and time; Siblings; Kidnapping; Animals; Indigenous peoples;

Borderlands. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is the essential Borderlands compilation and includes the definitive versions of both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, built specifically for next-gen consoles. Players will experience the absolute highest performance and highest fidelity graphics for any Borderlands game ever played on a video game console. For the first time in the franchise's history, play four-player split screen on a single television, all in stunning high definition. Experience the entire Handsome Jack saga (including all available bonus add-on content), from his not-so-humble beginnings to the heights of his egomaniacal tyranny. Continue the adventure by transferring your previous saves to the next generation of consoles with the new cross-save functionality.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood and gore, intense violence, language, sexual themes, use of alcohol).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game Dolby Digital ; content download ; 1-4 player online multiplayer (co-op 2-4) with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 25 GB storage required ; Kinect voice optional ; microphone optional.
Subjects: Borderlands the handsome collection (Game); Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Mercenary troops; Video games.; Xbox One (Video game console);

A place to call home. [videorecording] / by Dusseldorp, Marta.; Hall, Craig.; Hazlehurst, Noni.; Parkes-Lockwood, Arianwen.; Acorn Media (Firm); RLJ Entertainment.;
Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Marta Dusseldorp, Noni Hazlehurst, Craig Hall.Set in rural Australia in the years following World War II, this beautifully acted, sharply written series follows the fortunes of a woman returning home after spending two decades abroad. On the ship home, Sarah meets the wealthy Bligh family. She quickly charms dashing widower George (Brett Climo, Snowy River: The McGregor Saga) and his spirited daughter, Anna (Abby Earl, The Great Mint Swindle). Less pleased is his mother (award-winning actress Noni Hazlehurst, Little Fish), particularly after Sarah witnesses a desperate act by George's son, James (David Berry, Home and Away). As Sarah settles into life in her new town, Mrs. Bligh does everything she can to maintain her iron grip on her family-and keep Sarah out of it.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Families; Man-woman relationships; Mothers and sons; Television programs.; Widowers;
© c2015., Acorn : Distributed by RLJ Entertainment,

Shōgun. by Clavell, James,author.;
After Englishman John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen--Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people, with unknown customs and language, but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom. As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne's loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss, and he is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Catholic Church; British; Samurai; Warlordism;

The rabbit hunter / by Kepler, Lars,author.; Smith, Neil(Neil Andrew),translator.; translation of:Kepler, Lars.Kaninjägaren.English.;
A stranger wearing a mask stands in the shadow of a garden. He's watching his first victim through the window. He will kill him slowly, make it last - play him a nursery rhyme - make him pay. There's only one person the police can turn to - ex-Detective Joona Linna - but he's serving time in a high-security prison. So they offer him a chance to secure his freedom: help Superintendent Saga Bauer track down the vicious killer known as the Rabbit Hunter, before he strikes again. Soon another three victims have been murdered and Stockholm is in the grip of terror. Joona Linna must catch a disturbed predator, whose trail of destruction leads back to one horrific night of violence - with consequences more terrifying than anyone could have imagined ...
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Linna, Joona; Stalkers; Prisoners; Police; Serial murderers; Serial murder investigation;

Final fantasy. [electronic resource] : remake. by Sony Computer Entertainment.; Square Enix (Firm);
Game.A spectacular reimagining of one of the most visionary games ever, FINAL FANTASY VII remake rebuilds and expands the legendary RPG for today. The first entry in a multi part saga, delivering a level of depth inconceivable for the original. Mind Blowing story, unforgettable characters, epic battles and technical excellence collide. The world has fallen under the control of the shinra electric power company, a shadowy corporation controlling the planet's very life force as Mako energy. In the sprawling city of midgar, an anti shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their resistance. Cloud strife, a former member of shinra's elite soldier unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the group, unaware of the epic consequences that await him.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Language, mild blood, partial nudity, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 100 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Adventure video games.; Fantasy video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Final fantasy VII Remake (Game); Adventure and adventurers; Imaginary wars and battles; Computer adventure games;

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