Edward Herrmann
22) The presidents
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Presents snapshots of the forty-three commanders in chief who have guided America throughout its history.
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English
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Book #4 I'M TOO FOND OF MY FUR!
When my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I agreed immediately—even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off along the way. And then I was kidnapped by a yeti! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure. . . .
Book #5 FOUR MICE DEEP IN THE JUNGLE
I have never been a brave mouse . . . but lately, my...
When my old friend Professor von Volt called to ask for help, I agreed immediately—even though it meant trekking halfway around the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off along the way. And then I was kidnapped by a yeti! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure. . . .
Book #5 FOUR MICE DEEP IN THE JUNGLE
I have never been a brave mouse . . . but lately, my...
25) The lost boys
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English
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Financial troubles force a recent divorcee and her teenage sons, Mike and Sam, to settle down with her father in Santa Clara, California. At first, Sam laughs off rumours he hears about vampires who inhabit the small town. But after Mike meets a beautiful girl at the local amusement park, he begins to exhibit the classic signs of vampirism. Fearing for his own safety, Sam recruits two young vampire hunters to save his brother by finding and destroying...
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English
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"How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Walter Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom." "Based on newly released personal letters of Einstein, this book explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk - a struggling father in a difficult marriage who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate...
27) Innocent
Author
Series
Kindle County novels volume 8
Language
English
Description
"INNOCENT continues the story of Rusty Sabich and Tommy Molto who are, once again, twenty years later, pitted against each other in a riveting psychological match after the mysterious death of Rusty's wife"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 27
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English
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This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.
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Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Packed with fascinating details, this fast-paced narrative will transport readers back in time. In an exploration of the political and social landscape at the time of Jesus' life, Bill O'Reilly takes on the questions surrounding his death. Who was involved in the trial and sentencing of Jesus? What circumstances led to his conviction? What were the motivations in killing Jesus?
31) The fountainhead
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 53
Language
English
Description
The Fountainhead has become an enduring piece of literature, more popular now than when published in 1943. On the surface, it is a story of one man, Howard Roark, and his struggles as an architect in the face of a successful rival, Peter Keating, and a newspaper columnist, Ellsworth Toohey. But the book addresses a number of universal themes: the strength of the individual, the tug between good and evil, the threat of fascism. The confrontation of...
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
When a new student starts in Professor Hundert's class, little does the professor know that this student will change his life forever. They start out butting heads and end up forming a friendship that will shake the controlled world of the professor. The lessons learned will last a lifetime.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
"Tells the story of the first truly modern artistic movement, focusing on five of its most important practitioners, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, and Morisot. Their determination to remain true to their convictions--and the price they paid as a result--is vididly captured in their own words, taken from letters and diaries, while the world's foremost authorities offer fascinating insights into their lives and work"--Container.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Television series about a mother and a daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut. After 20-plus years of single motherhood, after a series of Mr. Not-Quite-Rights, after buying that perfect wedding dress and watching it hang in the closet, Lorelai finally gets married. This season also includes Lane's baby shower and Rory's graduation.
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Series
Language
English
Description
When a beautiful lawyer from the prosecuting attorney's office, Carolyn Polhemus, is brutally murdered, assistant prosecutor Rusty Sabich is entrusted with the case. But he and Carolyn were much more than colleagues, and a zealous fellow prosecutor becomes convinces that Sabich is guilty of the crime.
38) The cat's meow
Publisher
Trimark Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Dramatization of the mysterious murder of filmmaker Thomas Ince during a party on William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
Publisher
The History Channel
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and highlights Washington's farewell address. Portrays the...
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"The best thing Mr. Ebert has ever written." - Janet Maslin, New York Times
"To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out."
Roger Ebert is the best-known film critic of our time. He has been reviewing films for the Chicago Sun-Times...