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22) Brave new world
Publisher
Visual Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
In a society where pleasure and conformity are all that matter, people are conditioned to live happy, promiscuous lives with the help of a mood-enhancing drug called Soma. On the fringes of the cities, savages live in reservations, free from conditioning but subject to emotions, disease and violence.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Teaching Co
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Professor Weinstein presents eighty-four lectures on the great classics of American literature, showing how such authors as Irving, Poe, Thoreau, Hemingway, and Faulkner bring the past to life, changing as each generation steps forward to interpret it anew.
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Every letter of the alphabet is special, and Elmo and his friends explore A through Z in this new collection. There are several pieces dedicated to each and every letter of the alphabet with fun scenes, songs, animations and more. Learning the ABCs has never been so much fun." --
26) Liyana
Language
English
Formats
Description
Five children (Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli) in Eswatini (f.k.a. Swaziland) dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest, guided by legendary South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe. Their fictional character, Liyana, is brought to life in innovative animated artwork.
"LIYANA is a genre-defying documentary that tells the story of five children in the Kingdom of Eswatini who turn...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Language
English
Description
"From the author who brought you The Encyclopedia of Early Earth comes another Epic Tale of Derring-do. Prepare to be dazzled once more by the overwhelming power of stories and see love prevail in the face of Terrible Adversity! You will read of betrayal, loyalty, madness, bad husbands, lovers both faithful and unfaithful, wise old crones, moons who come out of the sky, musical instruments that won't stay quiet, friends and brothers and fathers...
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"A series of lectures delivered by Professor J. Rufus Fears of the University of Oklahoma in which he explores the world's greatest myths. Beginning with the Trojan War and the Illiad and moving through the Bronze age in the Mediterranean with Theseus and Oedipus, Mesopotamia and Gilgamesh, the three great religions from the Middle East, the Roman Empire in the Aeneid, Romulus and Remus and Augustus, Alexander the Great, the British Isles, Beowulf...
31) Agatha Christie
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Agatha Christie ranks as one of the most successful writers of all time. Combining rare access to Christie's family and her personal archive, the show gives viewers a never-before-seen look into the late crime writer's fascinating life story.
Retraces the celebrated English writer's footsteps across the England. With access to both her family and those who lived with her and knew her best.
32) The horse dancer
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A group of girls at Black River Horse Camp start a horse dancing team to raise money to save their camp.
Publisher
Koch Vision
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Concepts developed in Philip Pullman's book The Golden Compass are discussed and analyzed. Includes an exclusive interview with Philip Pullman, in-depth interviews with experts of history and literature, re-enactments shot in the story's actual locations, and more.
35) Stone reader
Publisher
New Yorker Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
In 1972 Mark Moskowitz read a New York Times book review of "The stones of summer" by Dow Mossman, a title which, later in Moskowitz's life would later become an object of obsession. Though he shelved the book for 25 years, Moskowitz finally read it and was amazed at its ingenuity. He was shocked that its one-time author never penned another book. Determined to solve the mystery, Moskowitz documented his research project in finding the forgotten author...
36) Jean de Florette
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
The story of Jean Cadoret, an accountant who inherits a farm from his mother and hopes to become a gentleman farmer. Before he even arrives, though, a powerful neighbor is plotting to steal his land. The result is heartbreak and tragedy for Jean, who is no match for his wily neighbor.
37) Arctic tale
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs show how polar bears and walruses survive in the Arctic.
38) Reach me
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A motivational book written by a mysterious man quickly gains popularity, inspiring a group of people that includes a journalist, his editor, a former inmate, a hip-hop mogul, an actor and an undercover cop to re-evaluate their choices and decisions by confronting their fears in hopes of creating more positive lives.
Publisher
Mr. Button Family Video
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
While on vacation with their family, Joe and Vanessa are separated from their parents and find themselves stranded in a "deserted" ghost town. Trusting God to send someone to rescue them, the children decide to explore their mysterious surroundings. What they discover is suspense and excitement, and a new understanding of the Biblical truth that "All things work together for good to them that love God".
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