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36581) 8 mile
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Jimmy, known to his friends as Rabbit, is a young man trying to make his way out of the burned-out shell of inner-city Detroit. Rabbit is a white kid trying to make music in a predominantly African-American community and culture. After Rabbit freezes up in the midst of an MC battle, he's convinced he's missed his chance and that he's doomed to lead a marginal life as a factory rat for the rest of his days. With the help of his friends, and his new...
36583) Happy feet: 1 & 2 collection
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Happy feet: Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression. Nevertheless, the leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When nearby construction disturbs a spiritual resting place, it's disgruntled denizens do what any supernatural being would do after a rude awakening: they terrorize the local school. And that means it's up to a scruffy band of oung ghost hunters to expel their satanic schoolmates before everyone gets sent to permanent detention.
36587) Meerkat manor: Season one
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Meet the Whiskers, a remarkable family of South African meerkats living on the edge of Africa's Kalahari Desert. Chronicles the every facet of the group's astonishing and complex social lives. From snake attacks to gang warfare, from babysitting the "kids" to repelling ferocious predators, includes never-before-seen behaviors and non-stop adventures of this animal family.
36588) The West (DVD Video)
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Summary: Beginning before the arrival of the first Europeans and extending into the 20th century, this series discusses the Native American tribes, spanish explorers, American pioneers and homesteaders, and the steady expansion of the U.S. across the continent. Contents v. 1. The people (82 min.) -- v. 2. Empire upon the trails (84 min.) -- v. 3. The speck of the future (84 min.) -- v. 4. Death runs riot (84 min.) -- v. 5. The grandest enterprise...
36589) Madeline at the ballet
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Madeline and her classmates audition for the ballet, and everyone but Madeline is selected since she is too small.
36590) Ghost
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
Think of the most touching love story you ever saw. Think, too, of the brightest comedy, the most astonishing supernatural tale and a sleek mystery-thriller. Did you come up with four separate films? Or are you among the millions of fans and critics who've discovered Ghost, the #1 film of 1990? Ghost will surprise you, delight you, make you believe. Patrick Swayze plays a ghost who teams up with a psychic (Whoopi Goldberg) to uncover the truth behind...
36591) Radio
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
36593) Eight men out
Pub. Date
[1989], c1988
Language
English
Description
Story of how the 1919 Chicago White Sox threw the World Series in what came to be known as the Black Sox Scandal.
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Dora, la musico: When Senor Shush locks all the town's instruments away, its up to Dora and Boots to find musical instruments for a town parade. They want to make music that even Senor Shush can't resist.
Pablo's flute: There once was a boy named Pablo who had a magical flute, that is until he lost it in a storm. When Dora and Boots find the flute, they set out to bring it back to Pablo's Mountain.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Faces of America introduces a wide range of cultural figures--representing a vast range of cultural and ethnic roots--to their ancestors and their stories, from the old country through the journey to America. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of authors, actors, musicians, athletes, educators, intellectuals and discovers stories and figures that had been forgotten or lost through the generations. Through original documents and photos,...
36597) The great Gatsby
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In 1920s Long Island, a mysterious American millionaire's efforts to recapture the sweetheart of his youth result in tragedy.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Neverwas. A young man finds out that his childhood fantasyland may really exist. Searching for insight into his father's life and the magical place he wrote about in the beloved children's book, Neverwas, psychiatrist Zach Riley takes a job at the institution where his father lived on and off. Once there, Zach meets Gabriel, a patient whose alternate reality is startlingly close to the world his father created.
A Wrinkle in time. Thirteen-year-old...
36599) Saawariya
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
Hindi
Description
Destiny weaves its magical spell when a shy musician's chance encounter leads to four unforgettable nights filled with music, passion and romance.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Not found here": Smooch the sloth and Winslow try to find their new friend, a tadpole named Wartz, not realizing he has turned into a tree frog.
"King of the trees": It's very rainy in the World Tree, and Ick the fish declares he will become king.
"Burdette queen ant": When Burdette learns that ants have a queen, she decides to be queen of the World Tree (where other creatures also live--including marmosets, a tree frog, and an anteater!).
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