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Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The biggest cases demand the best cops, so when a little girl goes missing or a Homeland Security official takes a long drive off a short cliff or a '90s serial killer revives his career in the 21st century, the LAPD knows to call Brenda Johnson and her crack team from the Priority Homicide Division.
Author
Publisher
Zest Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"We love to root for the underdog, and that's part of why we're drawn to the stories of revolutionaries. Whether they fail, succeed, or succeed only to become what they once fought against, people who can rally others to their cause and shake up the status quo tend to be inherently interesting. Rockin' the Boat tells the stories of 50 such legends throughout the world, from people fed up with the Roman Empire, to the revolutionaries who helped create...
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
2007, [1969?]
Language
English
Description
The most important anthology of American poetry ever recorded, this essential document is now available in three volumes from Recorded Books, digitally remastered with introductions and brief poet biographies. This volume includes works from the following poets: Edgar Lee Masters, James Weldon Johnson, Gertrude Stein, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, Wallace Stevens, Witter Bynner, Max Eastman, William Carlos Williams, Louis Untermeyer, Ezra Pound, William...
Author
Publisher
Public Affairs, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A companion book to the C-SPAN series that highlighted the lives and impact on American life, culture and politics of each of the United States' more than 40 first ladies describes their role, their ambitions and their unique partnerships with their presidential husbands.
48) Chicken Little
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Chicken Little causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky. After the fall out, the youngster becomes determined to restore his reputation . But just as things are starting to go his way, a real piece of the sky lands on his head. Chicken Little and his band of misfit friends, Abby Mallard (aka Ugly Duckling), Runt of the Litter and Fish Out of Water, attempt to save the world without sending the town into a whole...
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Twelve-chapter documentary series, created and executive produced by Academy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone. Do Americans really know and understand the country's shared and complicated history? How are the small details and forgotten players that influenced some of the biggest events from America's past recalled? Will children actually get the whole story from reading history books? And how will it affect the future of the country?
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Albuquerque: When Cole Armin comes to Albuquerque to work for his successful uncle John, he soon learns that family business is out to eliminate any local competition. Tiring of his uncle's underhanded tactics, Cole switches to rival operation run by Ted Wallace and his sister, Celia. But Cole soon learns John Armin is to a man to be crossed as the trio must fight for their business, and their lives, against his uncle's ruthless henchman, Juke Murkil.
Whispering...
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Escape into worlds beyond belief. When an explosion on a lunar base sends the moon out of Earth's orbit, the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha are propelled on a journey through the universe in search of extraordinary new worlds.
Series
Library of America volume 199s
Publisher
Library Classics of the United States, Inc
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Brings together the words of over 60 writers, from Twain's earliest reviews to today, probing the many facets of his incomparable humor, his revolutionary use of vernacular language, his exploration of the realities of American life, and his fearless opposition to the injustices and outrages of an imperialistic age.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
New York City's 15th Precinct is as hectic as ever. While Lieutenant Fancy continues as precinct commander, Detective Andy Sipowicz, although still a bit rough around the edges, has mellowed with the birth of his son. Detectives Bobby Simone and Diane Russell take the next step in their relationship, James Martinez becomes the Squad Delegate, and Greg Medavoy considers becoming a surrogate father. But one thing that hasn't changed is the squad's determination...
Series
Publisher
Published and Distributed by the Mathematical Association of America
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Descriptions of a wide variety of careers for which a background in the mathematical sciences is useful. Each of the jobs presented profiles real people in real jobs. There are really no limits to what you can do if you are well prepared in mathematics. -- Publisher description.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Archie is the brains of a society of thugs in sport coats called the Vigils. The Vigils have gained power over their fellow students and faculty by using intimidation. They meet their match in new student, Jerry Renault. Jerry refuses to participate in the school's annual fund-raising chocolate sale event. Brother Leon, the school's sadistic headmaster, makes a pact with the Vigils to sell 20,000 boxes of chocolates so he can be promoted to head of...
Publisher
Universe Publishing, a Division of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made -- from the Talkies to blockbusters like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for...