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The Tuscan child

Bowen, Rhys,

Thirty years after her British bomber pilot father parachuted from his stricken plane into German-occupied Tuscany, Joanna embarks on a healing journey to learn about her father's hidden wartime past. 1944. British bomber pilot Hugo Langley parachuted from his stricken plane into German-occupied Tuscany. Badly wounded, he found refuge in a ruined monastery-- and in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. Nearly thirty years later, his daughter, Joanna, arranging her father's funeral, discover an unopened letter addressed to Sofia-- with a startling revelation. She sets off on a healing journey to Tuscany to understand her father's history-- but some would prefer the past be left undisturbed.

Date Published:2018

Caprica

Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Feature commentary with director Jeffrey Reiner, executive producer/writer Ronald D. Moore and executive producer David Eick; deleted scenes; video blogs. An astonishing breakthrough is taking shape on the planet Caprica. The rapidly evolving spheres of human and mechanical engineering have finally collided, including the fates of two families. They have been joined by tragedy in an explosive instant of terror. Two rival clans are led by powerful patriarchs. Joseph Adama and Daniel Graystone duel in an era of questionable ethics, corporate machinations and unbridled personal ambition. The final war for all humanity looms ever closer.

Date Published:2009

Lots of feelings

Rotner, Shelley

Simple text and photographs introduce basic emotions--happy, grumpy, thoughtful, and more--and how people express them.

Date Published:2003

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

"From its humble beginning in 1972 when 13 hot-air balloons ascended from an Albuquerque shopping center parking lot to a stunning annual gathering of 500-plus aeronauts, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta lives on as the most-photographed air show on the planet. As you page through this book, imagine yourself going along for the ride and soaring to new heights. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, imagine yourself strolling among hundreds of swaying giants, seemingly lost in a dizzying kaleidoscope of color. Join in the camaraderie that draws pilots and fans to Albuquerque from all over the world. You will find yourself mesmerized by the Balloon Fiesta signature events and its spirited competition among hot-air balloon pilots. As an added attraction, step back in time to when hydrogen-gas balloons once graced Albuquerque skies and enjoy the fascinating world of silent flight, the America Challenge Gas Balloon Race"--Publisher's description.

Date Published:2016

The legend of Zorro

Based on the character created by Johnston McCulley. Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Director and cinematographer commentary -- Deleted scenes with optional director's commentary -- Four behind the scenes featurettes: Stunts, Visual effects, Armand's party and Playing with trains -- Two multi-angle scene deconstructions -- Language: English 5.1 Dolby digital ; French Dolby surround -- subtitles: English, French. This time, the legendary Zorro fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin. Alejandro De LaVega is torn between two worlds: his life as Zorro and his life as a family man. After Alejandro once again breaks his promise to stop wearing the mask, Elena leaves him, and she soon begins seeing Armand, a haughty French Count. But a mysterious explosion in the desert leads Zorro to believe that there's more to Armand than meets the eye. Zorro becomes intent on finding out what that is. Little does he know, there are others working to uncover certain truths as well.

Date Published:2006

Who Made this Cake?

Nakagawa, Chihiro, 1958-

Translated from the Japanese. While a boy and his parents go for an outing, little people invade the house and use their big construction equipment to bake a cake.

Date Published:2008

Listening at the gate

James, Betsy.

Sequel to: Dark heart. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal starred. Booklist. After seventeen-year-old Kat leaves the Creek home of her mother's sister, she returns to Downshore and becomes embroiled in upheaval there and in the land of the Rigi, as well as in Nall's quest to go to the Gate.

Date Published:2006

Tom and Jerry

Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 2021. Wide screen (16x9). Special features: Bringing Tom & Jerry to life; Tom & Jerry's world; The feud: #TeamTom vs. #TeamJerry; Jerry's "A house for a mouse"; The Tom & Jerry guide to New York City wildlife; Inside the wedding of Ben and Preeta; A scene comes to life: Scene1 and scene 2; deleted scenes; gag reel. Adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera property, which reveals how Tom and Jerry first meet and form their rivalry.

Date Published:2021

The boy who became a dragon : a Bruce Lee story

Di Bartolo, Jim,

Tells the story of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, told in graphic novel format.

Date Published:2020

Length

Pluckrose, Henry, 1931-,

Includes index. "Explains to the reader about mathematical length"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Disturbia

Special features: Commentary by director D.J. Caruso and cast members Shia LeBeouf and Sarah Roemer ; Deleted scenes ; The making of 'Disturbia' ; Serial pursuit trivia pop-up quiz ; Outtakes ; Music video "Don't make me wait" by This World Fair ; Photo gallery. After his father's death, Kale Brecht becomes a sullen, withdrawn, and troubled young man. He finds himself under a court-ordered sentence of house arrest after a run in with the law. His mother, Julie, works night and day to support herself and her son, only to be met with Kale's indifference and lethargy. As the walls of his house begin to close in on Kale, he turns into a voyeur as his interests turn outside the windows of his suburban home towards those of his neighbors. Slowly, Kale begins to suspect his neighbor is a serial killer.

Date Published:2007

The fairest kind of love

Cestari, Crystal,

Before setting out for college, magical matchmaker Amber hopes to learn if Charlie is her true match, but consulting a fellow member of the magical community stirs up trouble.

Date Published:2019

Fire & blood

Martin, George R. R.

"300 years before A Game of Thrones, dragons ruled Westeros"--Dust jacket. "The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts and relationships with dragons"--OCLC.

Date Published:2018

Everyday watercolor : learn to paint watercolor in 30 days

Rainey, Jenna, 1989-,

Includes index. Technique -- Form, perspective, and light -- Complex shapes and forms -- Value, volume, and depth -- Application. "A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces"--

Date Published:2017

Cooperation

Pryor, Kimberley Jane.

Includes index. Cooperation -- Cooperative people -- Cooperating with family -- Cooperating with friends -- Cooperating with neighbors -- Ways to cooperate -- Following instructions -- Sharing -- Working with others -- Being on a team -- Helping others -- Solving problems -- Personal set of values. Wilson's Children. School Library Journal. Teaches young children the importance of cooperation and reveals simple ways they can cooperate with their family, friends, and neighbors.

Date Published:2008

War & music : a medley of love

Evans, Max, 1924-

Date Published:2010

Black Panther

Wide screen (2.39:1). Originally released as a motion picture in 2018. Based on the Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. King T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within his own country. When two enemies conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must join forces with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Wakandan Special Forces, to prevent Wakanda from being drawn into a world war.

Date Published:2018

The Good Dinosaur : Crash, Boom, Roar!

Amerikaner, Susan.

Date Published:

Crazy Horse's Girlfriend : A Novel

Wurth, Erika T.

Cover title: Crazy horse's girlfriend. Booklist, August 2014. Booklist. Margaritte, an American-Indian teenager is trapped in a Colorado town crippled by intense poverty, unemployment, and drug abuse. She deals drugs, gets pregnant, and fights against a life she hates.

Date Published:2014

A day in the life of Marlon Bundo

Bundo, Marlon, (Rabbit),

"Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence - the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever... With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming children's book explores issues of same-sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2018