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Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2023]-
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel adaptation of the book, in which twelve-year-old Sophie discovers the abilities that have always caused her to stand out are because she is actually an elf and, after she is brought to Eternalia where she can hone her skills, Sophie learns she harbors certain secrets that others would kill to learn.
Author
Series
Ernest Cunningham volume 2
Language
English
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"I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. But, the Ghan is not the respite I'd been hoping for. It turns out I've trapped myself on an 1,800-mile journey with a powder...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Zamiatou is the mother of two quarrelsome boys and a depressed teenage girl. She is also the wife of a man arrested for political reasons who returned from prison mentally and physically destroyed. She struggles hard to survive in a poor and desolate area. She is ready to face anything to keep the family alive except prostituting her beautiful daughter.
25) The castle
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Deutsch
Description
Michael Haneke's adaptation of Franz Kafka's The castle is an ingenious, faithful interpretation evoking Kafka's vision of a dystopian society hobbled by paperwork and bled dry by conformism and convolution.
26) Creeping beauty
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English
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"Bitsy is no one's ideal princess. She's heard it all: that it's a shame she's so plain, so lacking in grace. That the best thing for her to do is simply wait (and wait some more) and hope some prince will grant her a happy ending. Then Bitsy pricks her finger on a spindle and falls down, down, down. Into a world where cutthroats and con artists are more common than curtsies. Where no one ages and everyone is beautiful. Where an inscrutable evil rests...
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Language
English
Description
"Change is Fucking Brutal"Embark on a journey of transformation with "Change is Fucking Brutal," a candid exploration of life's inevitable changes by acclaimed authors Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest.In this raw and unfiltered account, Hauses and Quest guide readers through the tumultuous landscape of change, offering practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement for navigating the chaos with resilience and grace. From unexpected twists of...
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Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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While baby-sitting for practical joker Betsy Sobak, Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's pranks and wants to quit the club, prompting Kristy and the other baby-sitters to teach Betsy a lesson.
29) Liz in September
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Based on the classic lesbian play, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, the gorgeous drama Liz in September stars Latina lesbian supermodel Patricia Velasquez as Liz, a hardcore party girl and womanizer. Liz (who is ill) and her friends are at a beach resort celebrating what they don't realize could be her last birthday. When an outsider joins the party, Liz's friends dare her to seduce the newcomer - and nothing turns out as expected.
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Language
English
Description
A girl willing to do anything to save her sister...even if it means trusting a man.A magical land that's falling apart.Peter Pan is losing control. 1. A Curse of Gems: A Retelling of Toads and Diamonds Jaelle knows better than to trust men. Every girl in Terrefantome knows that. But when her plan to escape her oppressive kingdom with her sister goes awry, she finds herself with an unwanted magical gift and her sister in peril. To make matters worse,...
Publisher
Under the Milky Way
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Français
Description
Camille (Audrey Tautou. Amelie, The Da Vinci Code) works evenings as an office cleaning woman and makes graceful drawings in her free time while living in the attic of a Parisian apartment block. Philibert (Laurent Stocker) is a young, aristocratic history buff living - temporarily - in an apartment lower down, part of the estate of his late grandmother. He has let out part of it to up-and-coming cook, Franck (Guillaume Canet), a gruff young loner...
32) Thunderbolt
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A story from the burgeoning video industry of Nigeria combines melodrama and issues of ethnicity, gender, culture and identity in post-colonial Africa. Thunderbolt will come as a bolt out of the blue to most Americans, even aficionados of African cinema. It is one of the best examples of the little-known but burgeoning video industry of Nigeria. Most films in this Library of African Cinema catalog ironically are seen more in the West than in Africa...
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Language
English
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Sun Tzu's 5th century BC military manual, The Art of War, revolutionized warfare when it was written. In the millennia since, its sage advice has been applied to fields as varied as business, leadership, warfare, politics and everyday life. In this fascinating guide, business journalist Dominic Hale helps you interpret the classic work to show you how to apply its advice to becoming a better leader. Showing you how to effectively motivate your workforce,...
34) Savage her reply
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Language
English
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A dark, feminist retelling of 'The Children of Lir' told in Sullivan's hypnotic prose. A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale 'The Children of Lir'. Aífe marries Lir, a king with four children by his previous wife. Jealous of his affection for his children, the witch Aífe turns them into swans for 900 years. Retold through the voice of Aífe, Savage Her Reply is unsettling and dark, feminist and fierce, yet nuanced in its exploration of the...
35) The Trojan women
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The women of defeated Troy are at the mercy of the Greeks in this adaption of Euripedes' tragic anti-war play. The unbeatable cast is lead by Katharine Hepburn, Irene Papas, Genevieve Bujold and Vanessa Redgrave.
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English
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Bobbi Kaur is determined to plan a celebration to remember for her best friend's wedding. But she has two problems that are getting in her way. The egotistical, and irritatingly sexy, chef Benjamin "Bunty" Padda is supposed to help her with the menu since he's the groom's best friend, and someone is trying to sabotage the wedding. With aspirations of taking over her family's event planning business, Bobbi knows that one misstep in managing the Kareena...
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Language
English
Description
"Puppy's Picnic: A Day of Fun and Frolic" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers of all ages to join an adorable puppy and his lively companions on a delightful adventure in the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of a charming countryside, this enchanting story captures the essence of friendship, joy, and the simple pleasures of life.In this whimsical book, readers will follow Puppy as he eagerly plans and prepares for the annual picnic,...
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English
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In "Parallel Universe Chronicles: Unlocking the Multiverse," the intriguing worlds of time travel and parallel universes converge, inviting readers on an enthralling odyssey through the boundless mysteries of existence. This captivating adventure challenges the fundamental notions of time, reality, and choice, blending intricate theories with thrilling escapades and profound philosophical reflection.
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English
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In a world brimming with chaos and uncertainty, the quest for inner peace becomes not just a desire but a necessity. "Finding Your Peace" is a profound invitation to embark on a transformative journey towards inner harmony, healing, and well-being.Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this e-book is a beacon of light for those seeking solace, clarity, and connection amidst life's trials and tribulations. With deep compassion and wisdom,...
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English
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In The Great Detective, when Sir Arthur Cwmlech's home is robbed and the Illogic Engine-his prize invention-stolen, it is only natural that he and his clever assistant Miss Tacy Gof consult with another inventor, the great Mycroft Holmes, about who has taken it. But it is really Mr. Holmes' Reasoning Machine who they are there to see, for it is only fitting for one automaton to opine on a matter concerning the fate of another of its kind. This charming...
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