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David Morrissey
The water horse legend of the deep
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1,635 libraries worldwide Present day Scotland. A tale is told to a couple of American tourists by a kindly gentleman in a pub. Angus is a lonely boy who pines for his father, who is serving in the Royal Navy during World War II. Angus, along with his sister and mother, live on an estate that has been billeted by soldiers in the Scottish Highlands, near Loch Ness. The troop's commander has an eye for mom, is suspicious about a mysterious handyman, Lewis, who is also a war hero, and an absurd contention that the Highlands are the real frontline in the war against Germany. Angus discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Celtic mythology. The creature befriends Angus and will eventually be known as the Loch Ness Monster. Trying to hide the dinosaur-like creature, nicknamed Crusoe, Angus enlists Lewis to transfer it to the lake, where boy and serpent have extraordinary adventures together until human stupidity threatens Crusoe's existence.
The other Boleyn girl
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,590 libraries worldwide Anne Boleyn is a doe-eyed vixen who is ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII. Her shy sister Mary has always been in Anne's shadow. Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her 'daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men, ' it is Anne who ultimately throws her slight weight around to bully Henry into doing her bidding.
Sense & sensibility
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,017 libraries worldwide Sense and sensibility: Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?
Is anybody there
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7 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 865 libraries worldwide Ten-year-old Edward lives in his family-run retirement home. While his mother struggles to keep the family business afloat and his father copes with the onset of a mid-life crisis, Edward leads an increasingly lonely existence until he meets Clarence, a retired magician and grieving widower who refuses to give in gracefully to old age.
Captain Corelli's mandolin
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 771 libraries worldwide In 1941, on a remote Greek island, an Italian artillery garrison is established to maintain order. One Italian officer, Captain Corelli, adopts an attitude of mutual co-existence with the Greeks and engages in such activities as music festivals and courting the daughter of a local doctor. In 1943, however, after Italy surrenders to the Allies and changes sides in the war, Captain Corelli must defend the Greek island against a German invasion.
State of play
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and French and held by 581 libraries worldwide The murder of an ambitious politician's researcher leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover a complex thriller revealing the links between government and big business.
The reaping
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5 editions published in 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 563 libraries worldwide Investigative scholar Katherine Winter is a debunker of modern 'miracles, ' bringing scientific light to superstition and fraud. But events in Haven, Louisiana, defy even her expertise. There, the 10 Biblical Plagues, including locusts, frogs and a river of blood, seem to be recurring. And the more she seeks answers, the more she questions her own beliefs.
Hilary and Jackie
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 395 libraries worldwide The incredible true story of two sisters joined by music and torn apart by love for the same man.
Hilary and Jackie
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2003 in English and held by 374 libraries worldwide The story of the complex relationship between sisters Jacqueline Du Pré & Hilary Du Pré, two English musical prodigies who led very different lives.
Basic instinct 2
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and German and held by 334 libraries worldwide Now living in London, writer Catherine Tramell sets her lethal sights on Michael Glass, the control-freak psychiatrist assigned to evaluate her as a risk-addicted suspect in the "accidental" killing of a star soccer player. Turns out Catherine's just getting started (or is she?), and that's bad news for Glass's ex-wife, a tabloid journalist, and the Scotland Yard detective who's desperate to put Catherine in jail. Has Catherine finally met her match when the doctor is lured into her seductive games?
Red Riding
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 325 libraries worldwide These three separate but interrelated films move unflinchingly through a turbulent and tragic decade in the West Riding region of Yorkshire, England. Serial murders, child abductions and rampant police corruption abound -- no one escapes undamaged.
Our mutual friend
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8 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 316 libraries worldwide A tale of two turbulent love affairs plays out amidst a tangled web of wealth, corruption, passion and betrayal in 1860s London.
South Riding
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4 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 309 libraries worldwide When Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress, she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed - there is nobody else to care for the children.
Basic instinct 2 risk addiction
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 263 libraries worldwide Now living in London, writer Catherine Tramell sets her lethal sights on Michael Glass, the control-freak psychiatrist assigned to evaluate her as a risk-addicted suspect in the "accidental" killing of a star soccer player. Turns out Catherine's just getting started (or is she?), and that's bad news for Glass's ex-wife, a tabloid journalist, and the Scotland Yard detective who's desperate to put Catherine in jail. Has Catherine finally met her match when the doctor is lured into her seductive games?
Warlords
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 249 libraries worldwide An acclaimed four-part documentary telling of the psychological duels fought among the four key players in WWII by using the diaries and memoirs of Churchill, Stalin, Roosevelt, and Hitler to reveal what they did to get what they wanted.
Doctor Who. The complete specials
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 248 libraries worldwide The next doctor: Christmas 1851, and Cybermen stalk Victorian London. The Doctor discovers a spate of mysterious deaths, and he's surprised to meet another Doctor. The two Doctors will need to be enough to stop the rise of the CyberKing. Planet of the dead: When a London bus takes a detour to an alien world, the Doctor must join forces with the extraordinary Lady Christina. But the mysterious planet holds terrifying secrets and time is running out as the deadly Swarm gets closer. The waters of Mars: Mars, 2059. Bowie Base One. Last recorded message: "Don't drink the water. Don't even touch it. Not one drop." The end of time: Christmas Eve, and the Doctor is reunited with Wilf to face the return of an old enemy. The Doctor faces the end of his life as the master's victory unleashes the greatest terror of all. Leads into series 5, and the Eleventh Doctor.
Blitz
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 228 libraries worldwide A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers. A fast-paced thriller set in contemporary London reflects the challenges faced by a group of police officers working in a modern, multicultural society.
Doctor Who. The next doctor
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 204 libraries worldwide "It's Christmas Eve in 1851 and Cybermen stalk the snow of Victorian London. When the Doctor arrives and starts to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths, he's surprised to meet another Doctor, and soon the two must combine forces to defeat the ruthless Miss Hartigan. But are two Doctors enough to stop the rise of the CyberKing?"--Container.
Jim Henson's The storyteller the definitive collection
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 189 libraries worldwide A storyteller accompanied by a talking dog serves as host and narrator for these adaptations of classic children's stories. Jim Henson's Creature Shop provides special effects, animation, puppetry, and makeup to bring unique qualities to this dual-themed fantasy series. Disc 1 is hosted by John Hurt as the Storyteller and features European folklore; disc 2 is hosted by Michael Gambon as a grave-robbing Athenian version of the Storyteller with tales from Greek mythology.
The deal
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 157 libraries worldwide A look at Tony Blair's rise to power, and the rivalry he faced against his mentor and current Prime Minister to the U.K., Gordon Brown. more
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Action and adventure films Anne Boleyn,--Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England,--1507-1536 Austen, Jane,--1775-1817 Australia Authors Biographical films Biographical television programs Boleyn, Mary,--1508-1543 Boys Drama England England--London Feature films Feature films Fiction films Fiction television programs Film adaptations Friendship Great Britain Greece Grief in men Henry--VIII,--King of England,--1491-1547 Historical films Historical television programs History Inheritance and succession Juvenile works Kings and rulers--Paramours Loch Ness monster Loneliness in children Love Made-for-TV movies Mandolin Man-woman relationships Military campaigns Mothers and sons Mythology, Celtic Retirement communities Romance television programs Scotland Scotland--Loch Ness Sisters Social classes Soldiers--Billeting Television adaptations Television mini-series Video recordings Video recordings--for the hearing impaired World War (1939-1945) Young women
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Morrisey, David 1964-
Languages
English
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German (13) Undetermined (10) French (8) Multiple languages (4) Spanish (3) No Linguistic content (1) Italian (1) Australian languages (1) Covers
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