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Fortuna / by Díaz, Hernán,1973-Author(DLC)no2013074036; Calvo, Javier,TranslatorAuthor(DLC)n 2001035101;

Una escritora galardonada de ficción absorbente y sofisticada ofrece una novela elegante y propulsora arraigada en la Nueva York de principios del siglo XX, sobre la riqueza y el talento, la confianza y la intimidad, la verdad y la percepción. En la glamorosa ciudad de Nueva York de la década de 1920, dos personajes de gusto sofisticado se unen. Uno es un magnate legendario de Wall Street; la otra, la brillante hija de aristócratas pobres. Empapado de riqueza y grandeza, su matrimonio suscita chismes y permite un ascenso continuo, todo en un momento en que el país está experimentando una gran transformación. Esta es la historia central de la novela Bonds de Harold Vanner, que todo el mundo en Nueva York de 1938 parece haber leído. Pero no es la única versión. Provocadora, propulsora y repetidamente sorprendente, TRUST de Hernán Díaz pone la historia de estos personajes en conversación con "la verdad", y en tensión con la vida y la perspectiva de un extraño inmerso en el misterio de un relato en competencia. El resultado es una novela general que se vuelve más emocionante y profunda con cada nueva capa y revelación, involucrando al lector en una búsqueda del tesoro por la verdad que confronta la atracción gravitacional del dinero que distorsiona la realidad y cómo el poder a menudo manipula los hechos.An award-winning writer of absorbing, sophisticated fiction delivers a stylish and propulsive novel rooted in early 20th century New York, about wealth and talent, trust and intimacy, truth and perception. In glamorous 1920s New York City, two characters of sophisticated taste come together. One is a legendary Wall Street tycoon; the other, the brilliant daughter of penniless aristocrats. Steeped in affluence and grandeur, their marriage excites gossip and allows a continued ascent--all at a moment when the country is undergoing a great transformation. This is the story at the center of Harold Vanner's novel Bonds, which everyone in 1938 New York seems to have read. But it isn't the only version. Provocative, propulsive, and repeatedly surprising, Hernan Diaz's TRUST puts the story of these characters into conversation with the "the truth"--and in tension with the life and perspective of an outsider immersed in the mystery of a competing account. The result is an overarching novel that becomes more exhilarating and profound with each new layer and revelation, engaging the reader in a treasure hunt for the truth that confronts the reality-warping gravitational pull of money, and how power often manipulates facts.

Subjects: Fiction; Rich people; Financial services industry; Truthfulness and falsehood; Mental illness;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Fortuna / by Merbeth, K. S.,author.(CARDINAL)629001;

"Scorpia Kaiser has always stood in Corvus's shadow until the day her older brother abandons their family to participate in a profitless war. However, becoming the heir to her mother's smuggling operation is not an easy transition for the always rebellious, usually reckless, and occasionally drunk pilot of the Fortuna, an aging cargo ship and the only home Scorpia has ever known. But when a deal turns deadly and Corvus returns from the war, Scorpia's plans to take over the family business are interrupted, and the Kaiser siblings are forced to make a choice: take responsibility for their family's involvement in a devastating massacre or lay low and hope it blows over. Too bad Scorpia was never any good at staying out of a fight."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Science fiction.; Space operas (Fiction); Smugglers; Space ships; Siblings; Inheritance and succession; Space warfare; Imaginary wars and battles; Siblings.;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4

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La fortuna. [videorecording] / by Amenábar, Alejandro,1972-screenwritertelevision director; Hernández, Alejandroscreenwriter; Mel, Álvaroactor; Peters, Clarkeactor(CARDINAL)530034; Polvorosa, Anaactor; Tucci, Stanleyactor(CARDINAL)346612; AMC Studiospublisher(CARDINAL)900273;

Disc 1: episodes 1-3 -- Disc 2: episodes 4-6.Álvaro Mel, Ana Polvorosa, Clarke Peters, Stanley Tucci.Alex Ventura, a young and inexperienced diplomat, has inadvertently become the leader of a mission to recover the undersea treasure stolen by Frank Wild, an adventurer who crosses the world looting common heritage from the depths of the sea.Rating: Not rated.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Television series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Diplomats; Thieves; Treasure troves;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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Bella fortuna / by Chiofalo, Rosanna.(CARDINAL)605469;

Valentina DeLuca has made hundreds of brides' dreams come true. At Sposa Rosa, the Astoria, New York, boutique where she, her sisters, and their mother design and sew couture knock-off gowns, she can find the perfect style for even the most demanding customer. Now, it is her turn. Valentina has loved Michael Carello ever since he rescued her from a cranky shopkeeper when she was ten years old. He is handsome, chivalrous, and loyal. And in a few weeks, she's going to marry him in Venice. But just when she thinks everything is falling into place, Valentina is forced to re-examine her life to see what truly makes her happy. And as she soon learns, in a place as magical as Venice, what seems like misfortune can turn out to be anything but, although who knows what may be waiting around the next corner? The chance to enjoy a moonlit gondola ride, to sip Prosecco in St. Mark's Square, to eat mouthwatering gelato, to put aside "sensible" for once and see where the warm Italian breezes guide her as she visits all the sights she has dreamed of: The Doge's Palace, Il Rialto, the little islands of Murano and Burano. And maybe, along the way, to discover that bella fortuna, good luck, isn't what you're given, but what you make --

Subjects: Fiction.; Italian American women; Weddings;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7

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The dunning man / by Fortuna, Kevin,author.;

Subjects: Short stories.; Fiction.; Antiheroes;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Pendulum magic : an enchanting spell book of discovery and magic / by Noir, Fortuna,author.(CARDINAL)883608;

Pendulum charts -- Making decisions -- Making discoveries -- Eclectic magic."With Pendulum Magic, discover the pendulum's power to act as your guide through the mystical world"--

Subjects: Fortune-telling by pendulum.; Pendulum;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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Growing plants / by Fortuna, Lois,author.(CARDINAL)411497;

Grow it -- Flowers -- Dig in -- Time to water.190LAccelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Gardening; Plants;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2

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Caring for a pet / by Fortuna, Lois,author.(CARDINAL)411497;

Pets are fun! -- The family dog -- A friend's fish -- Jack's cat.250LAccelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Pets;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 2

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Let's clean up! / by Fortuna, Lois,author.(CARDINAL)411497;

Time to clean -- Clean your room -- Cleaning up outside -- The car wash.190LAccelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Housekeeping; Cleaning;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Rescue boats / by Fortuna, Lois,author.(CARDINAL)411497;

On the water -- Rubber boats -- Tools can help -- Fire boats -- Words to know.Learn the basics about rescue boats.Accelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Search and rescue boats; Rescue work.;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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