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High as the horses' bridles : a novel / by Cheshire, Scott,1973-author.(CARDINAL)405311;
Includes bibliographical references."It's 1980 at a crowded amphitheater in Queens, New York, and a nervous Josiah Laudermilk, age 12, is about to step to the stage while thousands of believers wait to hear him, the boy preaching prodigy, pour forth. Suddenly, as if a switch had been flipped, Josiah's nerves shake away and his words come rushing out, his whole body [filled] to the brim with the certainty of a strange apocalyptic vision. But is it true prophecy or just a young believer's imagination running wild? Decades later when Josiah (now Josie) is grown and has long since left the church, he returns to Queens to care for his father who, day by day, is losing his grip on reality"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Christian fiction.; Fathers and sons; Faith;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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A day in old Rome; a picture of Roman life / by Davis, William Stearns,1877-1930.(CARDINAL)144761;
The General Aspect of the City -- Streets and Street Life -- The Homes of the Lowly and of the Mighty -- Roman Women and Roman Marriages -- Costume and Personal Adornment -- Food and Drink. How the Day is Spent. The Dinner -- The Social Orders: the Slaves -- The Social Orders: Freedman, Provincials, Plebeians, and Nobles -- Physicians and Funerals -- The Fora, Their Life and Buildings. the Daily Journal -- The Palatine and the Palace of the Caesars. The Government Offices, and the Police and City Government of Rome -- The Praetorian Camp. The Imperial War Machine -- The Public Games: the Theater, the Circus, and the Amphitheater -- The Roman Religion: the Priesthoods, and Vestal Virgins -- The Foreign Cults: Cybele, Isis, Mithras. the Christians in Pagan Eyes -- A Roman Villa. the Love of the Country -- The Return of the Emperor.
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Charton Heston Presents Genesis [videorecording] /
The stories were told through the generations, stories of what had happened and what was to come. "These are the greatest stories ever told," Charlton Heston says about the Bible's tales. In Genesis, the first of Heston's acclaimed four-part series, the renowned actor serves as a storyteller. An ancient Roman amphitheater and other locales in Israel provide the settings for the Ben-Hur Academt Award winner as he relies on the King James text, his dramatic skill and insightful observations plus great works of art and music to give flesh and bone to the Biblival wonder of creation, the forming of Adam and Eve, the plight of Jericho, the time of Noah, the linage of Abraham and more. Walk through the Holy Land. Breathe in its rich history. And experience the greatest stories ever told.Digital video disc.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pompeii [videorecording] : daily life in an ancient Roman city / by Tuck, Steven L.(CARDINAL)855554; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;
Lecturer: Professor Steven L. Tuck, Miami University.In twenty-four lectures on Pompeii, eminent classicist and Professor Steven L. Tuck resurrects the long-lost lives of aristocrats, merchants, slaves, and other individuals from this imperial Roman city--made famous for its demise after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. The result is an unprecedented view of life as it was lived in this ancient culture and an opportunity to discover intriguing details that lay buried for centuries.DVD.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The temps / by DeYoung, Andrew,author.(CARDINAL)631282;
"Jacob Elliot doesn't want a temporary job in the mailroom at Delphi Enterprises, but after two post-college years of unpaid internships and living in his parents' basement, he needs the work. Then, on his first day, the unthinkable happens: toxic gas descends on a meeting in Delphi's outdoor amphitheater, killing all the regular employees and leaving Jacob stranded inside the vast office complex. Wandering through Delphi headquarters Jacob finds other survivors: Lauren, the disillusioned classics major who's now writing online personality quizzes; Swati, the yoga instructor with derailed college ambitions; and Dominic, the business school student who will do almost anything to get ahead. Stranded in the wreckage of the company that employed them, the temps band together to create a miniature world that's part spring break, part office culture-until a shocking discovery disrupts the survivors' self-made paradise and drives them to find the truth about the apocalypse that brought their world to an end"--
Subjects: Survival fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Temporary employees; Chief executive officers; Billionaires; Interpersonal relations;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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The fascinating engineering book for kids : 500 dynamic facts / by Maslyk, Jacie,author.;
Mechanical engineering -- Aerospace engineering -- Civil engineering -- Electrical engineering -- Robotics engineering -- Chemical engineering."Did you know that computer chips can be thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand? Or that whale fins inspired the wind turbine? The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about every branch of engineering with full-color pictures to match! Kids (and adults) will learn about some of the most famous and influential engineers in history, and explore how engineers helped build so many of the amazing things in our world, from underwater machines to spaceships and satellites! Dig into the best in kids' engineering books with fascinating trivia like: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is an amphitheater in Greece built in the fourth century. It was designed so well that it is still used today! GloFish are genetically engineered to enhance their luminescence--a glow that can be seen under ultraviolet lights. Robotic engineers can work in animatronics where they design and build robots for entertainment, like the ones you see in theme parks."--Ages 8 to 12.IG1060L
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Engineering; Technology;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Breaking the cycle : free yourself from sex addiction, porn obsession, and shame / by Collins, George N.(CARDINAL)397822; Adleman, Andrew.(CARDINAL)397823;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-212).
Subjects: Sex addiction.; Sex addiction;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Beatrice's last smile : a new history of the Middle Ages / by Pegg, Mark Gregory,1963-author.(CARDINAL)685630;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Mark Gregory Pegg's history of the Middle Ages opens and closes with martyrdom, the first that of a young Roman mother in a North African amphitheater in 203 and the second a French girl burned to death beside the Seine in 1431. Together, they take readers from the vastness of the Roman Empire to small communities between the Mediterranean and the North Sea, from the nomads of the Asian steppes to the triumphant Church of Latin Christendom. Beatrice's Last Smile offers a pulsating history of the West: the passionate belief in the old gods that yields to a cosmos shaped by one; the transition from a penitential culture to a confessional one; the universal obsession with imitating Christ. The book is named for the moment in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy when his long-dead love, Beatrice, smiles one final time at Dante in paradise before turning away to look eternally upon the face of God. Mark Gregory Pegg's epic narrative captures a millennium within that fleeting smile, in ways that modern readers will find illuminating and haunting.
Subjects: Religion; Religions; Religion and state.; Middle Ages.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Rick Steves Greece. by Steves, Rick,1955-author.(CARDINAL)157396; Hewitt, Cameron,author.(CARDINAL)345032; Openshaw, Gene,author.(CARDINAL)176977;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Greece -- Athens -- The Peloponnese. Nafplio ; Epidavros ; Mycenae ; Olympia ; Kardamyli and the Mani Peninsula ; Monemvasia -- Beyond Athens. Delphi ; Greek Islands ; Hydra ; Mykonos ; Santorini -- Greece: Past & present -- Practicalities.Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites. Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnesian Peninsula. How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna. Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight. The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums. Detailed maps for exploring on the go. Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading. Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Sparta, Mystras, Delphi, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, and more.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Serial publications.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 4
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Sicily [videorecording] : Mediterranean jewel / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; Global Television (Firm)(CARDINAL)589503;
DVD.Surrounded by three seas, Sicily boasts a wealth of wonders from rugged mountains, spouting volcanoes and rocky bays to sandy beaches, olive groves and vineyards. The cities are equally impressive combining ancient Greek temples and amphitheaters with an eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Subjects: Video recordings.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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