Bruce Alexander
1) Inevitable
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Language
English
Description
James Woodward is living his dream life-a nice house, a successful career, and the love of his life-until an act of civil disobedience traps him in the grip of an ever-expanding authoritarian frenzy since lower-Manhattan was turned to ash. During the administration of the 53rd President of the United States, a nuclear device has devastated Manhattan and leaves the nation in a downward spiral. A centuries-old cabal pulls the levers of the global machine;...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
A final gift from Bruce Alexander: a new book in his acclaimed mystery series about blind eighteenth-century London judge Sir John Fielding
Beloved by legions of fans and a staple of best-of-the-year book lists, the Fielding mysteries thrill readers with a pitch-perfect fusion of vivid characterizations, evocative atmosphere, and riveting plotlines. And now, for all those fans, here is one more.
In Rules of Engagement, Sir John...
Beloved by legions of fans and a staple of best-of-the-year book lists, the Fielding mysteries thrill readers with a pitch-perfect fusion of vivid characterizations, evocative atmosphere, and riveting plotlines. And now, for all those fans, here is one more.
In Rules of Engagement, Sir John...
3) Inevitable
Author
Language
English
Description
The United States is plunged into an authoritarian frenzy following a terrorist act that leaves lower Manhattan in ruin. James Woodward is a man of integrity with no interest in fanning flames, yet a single act of civil disobedience unravels his perfect life, and he is drawn to join the ever-growing mass of American refuges. He soon discovers he is far from alone in his exile. Risking assassination, he joins a group determined to prevent the United...
Author
Series
Sir John Fielding mysteries volume 7
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
279 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Sir John Fielding mysteries volume 4
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c1997
Physical Desc
279 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Sir John Fielding mysteries volume 10
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
257 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Sir John Fielding mysteries volume 6
Publisher
G.K. Hall
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
Large type ed.
Physical Desc
422 p. (large print) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
9) Republic
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the just city-state and the just man.
10) Winter Words
Author
Language
English
Description
This selection of Hardy's poetry does full justice to its humanity, integrity, humor and evocative power, ranging from charming anthology pieces such as 'Weathers' to the great love poems he wrote after the death of his first wife and the meditations on war and philosophy. The poems, nearly 80 in total, are set in the context of his life and thought, including personal writings by him and those closest to him.
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Detective Jack Frost is called to investigate when a couple return from holiday to find the body of a complete stranger in their bed. He also becomes involved in a murder inquiry and uncovers a crime ring involved in the importing of endangered species and illegal animal goods.
Author
Language
English
Description
The philosophy of Ancient Greece provides the background of Western ethical thought and politics. Hugh Griffith, a leading translator of Plato, covers the main ground from the Pre-Socratics through Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics and the Epicureans. In each case, the figures are introduced before a compilation of key texts in lively translations.
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 176 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Detective Jack Frost returns to seek out the unpleasant truth, often at great personal cost. This season Frost raids an illegal dogfighting ring, hoping to nab a local gangster, but the thug eludes him, and a brutal killing follows. Meanwhile, he is disturbed to find that someone is copying a series of unsolved crimes from years earlier, and Frost himself may be the killer's next victim. Most unexpected of all, love finally finds the aging detective,...
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 280 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Three episodes from the British detective series featuring Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman who approaches his cases with a dry wit and sense of moral justice, as he hunts down criminals in Denton, England. In episode 1, DI Frost must deal with a desperate mother and solve a 20 year old missing persons case following the discovery of a teenage girl's remains. In episode 2, Frost tries to find out why a clown is dead and help find a man...
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (6 hrs. 40 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One of Britain's most successful detective series starring award-winning actor David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the town of Denton, Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and a sense of moral justice.
Publisher
Yorkshire Television Ltd
Pub. Date
2004, c1995
Physical Desc
3 DVDs : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
David Jason is Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the dreary town of Denton, Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and sense of moral justice.
17) Macbeth
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.