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Newly Added Digital Content (Downloadable Audiobooks, E-Books & Streaming Videos) October 1, 2014

Downloadable Audiobooks:

The Black Prism: Black Prism Series, Book 1 by Brent Weeks

The Fortune Hunter: A Novel by Daisy Goodwin

Still Life: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series, Book 1 by Louise Penny

E-Books:

1, 2, 3, ¡Adelante! Un libro para aprendar a contar (1, 2, 3, Go!) by Marcia Freeman

The 100 Most Influential Americans by Encyclopaedia Britannica

The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time by Encyclopaedia Britannica

Abhorsen: Old Kingdom Trilogy, Book 3 by Garth Nix

Above All Else by Jeff Ross

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Illustrated by Jack Levin

Amaryllis: Curtain: Futuristic World of St. Helen Series, Book 1 by Jayne Castle

The Angel and the Highlander: Sinclare Brothers Series, Book 3 by Donna Fletcher

Angels Walking: Angels Walking Series, Book 1 by Karen Kingsbury

Assassin's Apprentice: The Realm of the Elderlings: The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1 by Robin Hobb

Assassin's Quest: The Realm of the Elderlings: The Farseer Trilogy, Book 3 by Robin Hobb

At Home in Mitford: The Mitford Years Series, Book 1 by Jan Karon

Bridal Jitters: Harmony World Series, Book 1 by Jayne Castle

By Myself and Then Some by Lauren Bacall

The Christmas Thief: A Novel by Mary Higgins Clark

Cold Days: The Dresden Files Series, Book 14 by Jim Butcher

The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the Future by Naomi Oreskes 1 Page

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Death at La Fenice: Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery Series, Book 1 by Donna Leon

Death in a Strange Country: Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery Series, Book 2 by Donna Leon

Deck the Halls by Mary Higgins Clark

Edge of Eternity: The Century Trilogy, Book 3 by Ken Follett

Fool's Assassin: Fitz and the Fool Trilogy, Book 1 by Robin Hobb

Forever: The Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy, Book 3 by Maggie Stiefvater

From Eve to Dawn, A History of Women in the World, Volume 2: The Masculine Mystique: From Feudalism to the French Revolution by Marilyn French

He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Mary Higgins Clark

The Hot Zone: Harmony World Series, Book 8 by Jayne Castle

How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries

I, Strahd: Memoirs of a Vampire: the Ravenloft Covenant by P. N. Elrod

The King's Curse: Cousins' War Series, Book 6 by Philippa Gregory

A Light in the Window: The Mitford Years Series, Book 2 by Jan Karon

Linger: The Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy, Book 2 by Maggie Stiefvater

Lock In by John Scalzi

Many and Many a Year Ago by Selcuk Altun

The Miniaturist: A Novel by James Burton

Mister October: An Anthology in Memory of Rick Hautala, Volume I by Christopher Golden

Philippa Gregory's Wars of the Roses 2-Book Boxed Set: The Red Queen and the White Queen by Philippa Gregory

The Queen of the Tearling by Ericka Johansen

The Road to En-dor by E. H. Jones

Royal Assassin: The Realm of the Elderlings: The Farseer Trilogy, Book 2 by Robin Hobb

The Secret Place: Rob Ryan and Cassie Maddox Series, Book 5 by Tana French 2 Page

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Severed Souls: Sword of Truth Series, Book 14 by Terry Goodkind

Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The Mitford Years Series, Book 10 by Jan Karon

Son of No One: Dark-Hunter Series, Book 25 by Sherrilyn Kenyon

The Sultan of Byzantium by Selcuk Altun

Then Came You: Magnetism Series, Book 5 by Jill Shavis

Tonight and Always by Nora Roberts

Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan

Waking Up in Charleston by Sherryl Woods

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe

Winter of the World: Century Trilogy, Book 2 by Ken Follett

Streaming Videos:

34 Soccer Goalie Drills: This video provides numerous creative drills that some of the best soccer goalkeepers in the world use to perfect and enhance their skills. The Youth Sports Club has put together one of the most useful products for soccer goalkeepers of all ages. This video covers: goalkeeping conditioning drills, diving skills and drills, breakaway goalie defense, advanced skills, lateral skill techniques, punting techniques, fun games, bonus tips and more!

Against the Grain: Isaiah Johnson, an inner-city kid from Oakland, California, has an opportunity to attend an elite university and study neuroscience on a scholarship. In his first year of college, he struggles to maintain his grades, attempts to remain loyal to his troubled childhood friends, and valiantly tries to capture the heart of his dream-girl. But when he arrives at a crossroad, he's forced to choose between his past and his future. Starring Vaughn Wilkinson & Amaris Davidson

By The Light Of The Halloween Moon: Join the fun as a brave young girl, who would rather play a trick than be gobbled up as a treat, is the star of this spirited romp under an old wooden bridge by the light of the spooky Halloween moon. A children’s Halloween video based on the Caroline Stutson book.

The Code (2008): While pulling a down-and-dirty jewelry heist on a subway train, Gabriel (Banderas) encounters Ripley (Freeman), a legendary thief who was casing the same job. In spite of Gabriel's initial reluctance, Ripley manages to rope him into an impossible job: the theft of two priceless Faberge Imperial Eggs from the heavily guarded vault of a New York diamond wholesaler. The stakes rise for Gabriel and Ripley when Ripley's goddaughter (Mitchell) is kidnapped by the KGB. Staying one step ahead of the NYPD, the FBI, the diamond merchants and the vicious Russian KGB crime boss determined to have the priceless eggs for himself, Gabriel and Ripley must find a way to pull off the heist and make

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Construction Site, Season 1, Good Ideas (What I Do Best & Carnival Capers): When Diggs starts treating everyday jobs on the construction site as a competition, Bozer decides to introduce a real contest - the Machine Challenge! / It's Maxine's 'mileage day'. Bozer enlists the help of the other machines to organize a Carnival Party to celebrate but it has to be a surprise because Maxine doesn't usually celebrate her Mileage Day and she doesn't like being made a fuss of. A Construction Site series video for kids.

Construction Site, Season 1, Hidden Bossy Powers (Who's the Boss & Cool Fuel): Carrie thinks she'd make just as good a boss as Bozer and when he gives her the chance she's determined to prove it. / The machines must clear an old dumpsite to make way for a new car park in just one day. Bozer gives the machines a new batch of fuel as a treat but because Carrie is an electric machine she worries because she is different. A Jim Henson Construction Site series video for kids

The Dog Who Saved Halloween: Zeus & the Bannisters have moved into a new house, just in time for Halloween! Everything seems to be going well until they notice strange lights and sounds coming from neighbor Eli's (Lance Henriksen of ALIENS) house. When George (Gary Valentine of TV's KING OF QUEENS) takes it upon himself to find out what is going on, he enlists the help of a very unlikely pair (lead by Dean Cain of TV's LOIS & CLARK), and a surprising partnership forms. After the trio and George's wife Belinda (Elisa Donovan of CLUELESS), get trapped in the spooky house, only Zeus is left to save Halloween! Starring Joey Lawrence, Gary Valentine & Dean Cain.

The Eyes of Thailand: The Eyes of Thailand tells the amazing true story of Soraida Salwala, a passionate woman who dedicated ten years of her life to help two elephant land mine survivors walk again. Treating their wounds was only part of the journey; Building elephant-sized prostheses was another. Fraggle Rock, Season 1, 30 Minute Work Week: The time has come for Wembley to pick an occupation at Fraggle Rock. It's a big decision, and Wembley is not good at decision making. But when he learns that the all-knowing Trash Heap always wanted to be a fireman, will Wembley realize that decisions aren't always easy? A video for kids from the first season of the popular Jim Henson series.

Fraggle Rock, Season 1, Beast of Bluerock: Wembley Fraggle has a major falling out with his best friend Gobo - and then, with their friendship on the rocks, Wembley must follow him on an incredible adventure into the lair of a mythical, fearsome beast! A video for kids from the first season of the popular Jim Henson series.

Fraggle Rock, Season 1, Beginnings: Gobo's Uncle Traveling Matt discovers a way to leave Fraggle Rock and venture out into a new land he calls "Outer Space." This new discovery begins the fraggley fun and adventures of Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red - but will it lead to trouble? A video for kids from the first season of the popular Jim Henson series

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: In this last installment of Steig Larsson's 'Dragon Tattoo Trilogy', Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. Starring by Daniel Alfredson, Michael Nyqvist & Noomi Rapace; 4

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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body was never found, yet her beloved uncle is convinced it was murder and that the killer is a member of his own tightly knit but dysfunctional family. He employs disgraced fournalist Mikael Blomkvist and the tattooed and troubled but resourceful computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate. When the pair link Harriet's disappearance to a number of grotesque murders from almost forty years ago, they begin to unravel a dark and appalling family history. But the Vangers are a secretive clan, and Blomkvist and Salander are about to find out just how far they are prepared to go to protect themselves. Starring by Daniel Alfredson, Michael Nyqvist & Noomi Rapace; based upon the Steig Larsson book. Swedish dialog w. English subtitles.

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Ever since Sir Hugo Baskerville murdered a peasant girl and was viciously killed by a hound from hell, every Baskerville heir has suffered the same fate. Now the latest heir charges Holmes and Watson to break the curse of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Starring Jeremy Brett & Edward Hardwicke.

The Last Vampyre: John Stockton arrives in the village of Lamberley and when bad things begin to happen, the local residents hold the newcomer responsible. Soon, the gossipy town folk find out that Stockton is a direct resident of the Sinclair family, burned as suspected vampyres 100 years before. After the mysterious death of Bob Ferguson's baby son, a killing that has all the hallmarks of a vampyre, Holmes and Watson are called in to investigate before the residents take matters into their own hands. Starring Jeremy Brett & Edward Hardwicke.

Life is Strange: Life is Strange is an independent documentary film that tells the stories of Jewish people who were displaced by the Second World War, but concentrates on the vibrant cultural and family life they experienced in their youth that ultimately was most influential in their lives. It explores the connection between old age and childhood, asking questions about what remains of childhood in our later years, as well as engaging interesting issues of self-identity, Jewish identity, and the struggle to make any sense of our experience. It includes interviews with Shimon Peres, President of the state of Israel, Kohn, Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Robert Aumann, Nobel Laureate in economics, and children's book author Uri Orlev.

Serious Moonlight: Things aren't going exactly as planned for high-powered Manhattan lawyer Louise (Meg Ryan). Her husband of 13 years, Ian (Timothy Hutton), announces that he's leaving her for a younger woman (Kristen Bell). Taking things into her own hands, Louise holds Ian captive until he agrees to work on their marriage. The unexpected arrival of a gardener turned opportunistic thief (Justin Long) and Ian's impatient mistress serve only to complicate the spiraling situation further. Starring by Cheryl Hines, Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton & Kristen Bell.

The Sign of Four: After the mysterious disappearance of her father, the beautiful Miss Morstan starts to receive a present each year—a very large, rare and lustrous pearl. Who is her secret benefactor, and why do they want to suddenly meet with her? The spellbinding mystery unfolds as Holmes and Watson are caught up in a cat and mouse chase, pursuing a priceless hoard of Indian treasure and a murderer whose ominous trademark is "the sign of four." Starring Jeremy Brett & Edward Hardwicke.

Tidal Wave: A deep-sea earthquake occurs, creating a tidal wave that is headed straight for Haeundae, a 5

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its peak season, more than a million vacationers pack onto its narrow one-mile strip of sand. While tracking offshore seismic activity, Professor Kim, a marine geologist, recognizes the impending danger of a mega tsunami. He desperately attempts to warn authorities and alert the unknowing vacationers of the 500 MPH destructive force of nature headed their direction. Starring Yun Je-gyun, Kyung-gu Sol, Ji- won Ha, Joong-Hoon Park.

Vampire Party (2009): French dialog with English subtitles: Best friends and hardcore partiers Sam, Alice and Prune have scored invitations to Medici Night , the legendary VIP bash held every year at a remote castle. But when they discover that this wild party is being thrown by an elite race of blood-crazed vampires, they ll have to stake, stab, slice, bludgeon and blast their way out of a soiree where the hosts are thirsty and the bar is now open. Is it in bad taste to massacre a horde of undead guests even if they are a total pain in the neck?

World's Greatest Dad: Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle (Daryl Sabara) is an insufferable jerk who won't give his father the time of day. He is dating Claire (Alexie Gilmore), the school's adorable art teacher, but she doesn't want to get serious — or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating. Then, in the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of all the fame, fortune and popularity he ever dreamed of, if he can only live with the

knowledge of how he got there. Starring Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara & Alexie Gilmore.

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