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AUDIO-VISUAL
American Classic / Willie Nelson
CD
Old standards; really nice
(Jean Wilkins, Circ Supervisor, CHE)
Assassin's Creed: Revelations / Ubisoft
360, PS3
Lead Ezio, Altair and Desmond in their battle through time with the evil Templars, with your lethal assassin’s blade and impressive parkour skills. This game has an engaging story line that follows the three leads in different time periods of fictional history. While some areas can be difficult to navigate, the games controls are very easy to learn. And remember: when you’re stuck, go to youtube.
(Ken SLC)
Babel / Mumford & Sons
CD
In their second album, Mumford & Sons improves and even surpasses the sound they've become known for, adding passion and fire to whatever they perform.
(Rebecca from SCS)
Battlefield 3 / Dice
360, PS3
Like all of Dice's Battlefield games the focus of the gameplay is on multiplayer, and like Bad Company 2, this game does not disappoint. The controls can take a few minutes to learn for a novice, but are easily mastered (save for flying helocopters and jets which took me some time to learn and I'm far from being a master.) Best played with a group of friends, as 'public teams' offer a mixed bag. Graphic violence. Coarse Language.
(Ken SLC)
Game of Thrones: Season 1 / Alfie Allen
DVD
Based on George R. R. Martin’s series A Song of Ice and Fire, this HBO adaptation vividly brings his characters and settings to life. This dramatic series has lots of political intrigue, sex, violence and gore. Did I mention it’s HBO?
(Ken SLC)
Ghost on the Canvas / Glen Campbell
CD
Mr. Campbell has alzheimers and is on his last tour. This album is so poignant without being pity-full. You have forgotten how good he is.
(Jean Wilkins, Circ Supervisor, CHE)
360 = Xbox 360, BCD = Book on CD, BLU = Blu-ray Disc, CD = Compact Disc,
DVD = Digital Video Disc, EB = eBook, FIC = Fiction,
LT = Large Type, MeLCat = MeLCat material, NONFIC - Fiction,
PL = Playaway, PS3 = Playstation 3 Game
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AUDIO-VISUAL
Hachi: A Dog's Tale / Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
BD, DVD
A heartwarming tale based on the true story of a loveable dog and his enduring loyalty to his master.
(Jason from SHL)
Old ideas / Leonard Cohen
CD
78 year old poet and musician, Leonard Cohen, has released another amazing album. Cohen's deep baritone voice set to the backdrop of haunting melodies completely captivates the listener.
(Kathleen from SCS)
Romulus, My Father / Magnolia Home Entertainment
DVD
Based on Raimond Gaita's memoir of his father, this is an intense and moving film starring Eric Bana.
(Barb from SCS)
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
DVD
This was a great story of hope and faith. It reminded me to be hopeful, dream big and have faith. What could be better?This is a work of fiction based, I believe, on a true event of sorts.
(Deanna Baird/Armada)
Sherlock: Season Two – Warner Home Video
BD, DVD
In the second season of this series set in modern-day London, Sherlock Holmes and his partner John Watson take on “The Woman”, “The Hound”, and finally, “The Fall”.
(Rebecca from SCS)
Vice Verses / Switchfoot
CD
Alternative rock band Switchfoot delivers their strongest album yet, packed with powerhouse anthems balanced with acoustics. The songs explore inner conflict, pound out spiritual encouragement, and ask big questions of believers in God. "Afterlife" asks "Why would I wait til I die to come alive? Every day a choice is made, every day I choose my fate." "Selling the News" demands living an honest life as an example to others who are desperately searching for someone to believe, and "Restless" moves the heart with lyrics that suggest spiritually pressing on: "I am restless, I run like the ocean to find your shore. I’m looking for you."
(Bethany Boutin, SCS Circulation Clerk)
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