Lee, Jason 1970-Overview
Most widely held works by
Jason Lee
The Incredibles
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and Spanish and held by 1,772 libraries worldwide Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
Alvin and the chipmunks
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4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,429 libraries worldwide Struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. When they become overnight music sensations, a greedy record producer tries to exploit the 'boys.' Now Dave must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry family back before it's too late.
Alvin and the Chipmunks the squeakquel
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7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,420 libraries worldwide When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age. But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes, a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks.
Underdog
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5 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,378 libraries worldwide After an accident in the lab of the maniacal Dr. Barsinister, an ordinary beagle named Shoeshine finds he has some unimaginable powers, along with the ability to speak. Underdog vows to protect the citizens of Capitol City, and one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred.
Almost famous
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,192 libraries worldwide It's the opportunity of a lifetime when teenage reporter William Miller lands an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine. Despite the objections of his protective mother, William hits the road with an up-and-coming rock band and finds there's a lot more to write home about than the music.
The Incredibles
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,131 libraries worldwide Bob and his wife Helen used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live "normal" lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction.
Pixar short films collection. Volume 1
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,085 libraries worldwide Collection of animated short films from Pixar.
Vanilla sky
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 1,008 libraries worldwide In this steamy, intriguingly complex, psychological thriller the line between reality and fantasy is hopelessly blurred. David tries to make sense of his life after a car crash leaves his once-handsome face grotesquely disfigured. After he is placed into a psychiatric penitentiary for a murder he doesn't remember committing, David's only hope is to delve into the depths of his subconscious mind where the answer to ending his living nightmare lies in his dreams.
Chasing Amy
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 838 libraries worldwide The complications of love and friendship among three New Jersey comic book artists: Holden, his partner Banky, and Alyssa, the woman Holden falls in love with only to be thwarted by her sexuality.
Dogma
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 810 libraries worldwide Two banished angels find a loophole that would get them back into heaven. The only snag? They'll be destroying existence in the process. In an effort to stop them, the overworked voice of God taps cynical mortal Bethany to save the world by preventing the angels from reaching their unholy destination. Along the way he meets two unlikely prophets named Jay and Silent Bob, and the quick-witted thirteenth apostle.
Enemy of the state
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 632 libraries worldwide "Robert Clayton Dean is a successful Washington D.C. attorney who-- without his knowledge-- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency to a political murder! Instantly, every aspect of Dean's once-normal life is targeted by a lethal team of skilled NSA surveillance operatives, who wage a relentless, ultrahigh-tech campaign to discredit him and retrieve the incriminating evidence!"--Container.
The ballad of Jack and Rose
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 501 libraries worldwide Jack lives on the site of his abandoned island commune with his 16-year-old daughter Rose. Since the breakup of the commune, Jack has sheltered Rose completely from the influences of the outside world.
HeartBreakers
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 477 libraries worldwide A mother-daughter con team attempts to take advantage of a tobacco tycoon.
Mallrats
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and Spanish and held by 458 libraries worldwide When T.S. is dumped by his girlfriend, he retreats to the mall with his comic book-loving best friend Brodie, whose girlfriend has also left him. Between brooding and visits to the food court, the unmotivated suburban New Jersey teenagers decide to win their girlfriends back with the help of Silent Bob and Jay, the ultimate delinquents, as they scheme to disrupt T.S.'s girlfriend's father's dating game TV show that is going to be broadcast from the local mall.
My name is Earl. Season one
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 351 libraries worldwide Earl is learning the hard way that when you do something bad, it has a way of coming back at you ten-fold. Hoping to turn his life around, he gets a list of deeds to make up for it.
Stealing Harvard
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3 editions published in 2003 in French and English and held by 280 libraries worldwide John leads a simple and happy life. He has a beautiful fianceĢe and has a job in his future father-in-law's company. Everything is great until his favorite niece surprises him with her acceptance to Harvard University and he is reminded of a long forgotten oath he made to foot the bill. Desperate, John turns to his best friend for help. It is decided that they must turn to a temporary life of crime to raise the cash needed.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 267 libraries worldwide A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.
My name is Earl. Season two
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 267 libraries worldwide Earl Hickey is a recovering ne'er-do-well with a lifetime's worth of dirty deeds to make up for. In order to turn his life around, Earl needs a G.E.D., a job, an apartment, and a whole lot of good karma. And, if her can keep his ex-wife out of prison, so much the better.
My name is Earl. Season 3
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 223 libraries worldwide Life behind bars is a real pain in the butt. Just ask Earl, whose commitment to good karma has landed him in the big house. His shackled hands are full. There's a gang war to stifle and a gala prison prom to plan. Even conjugal visit day is one big headache! With a pregnant ex-wife and a hilariously inept prison guard for a brother, Earl suffers a karmic crisis and finally goes over the top!
Mumford
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 211 libraries worldwide When a would-be psychologist, curiously named Dr. Mumford comes to the idyllic town of the same name, and offers his talent for listening and a disarming frankness, the town's quirkiest citizens scramble for a seat on his couch. more
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Pepper, Dennis, 1970-
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Spanish (13) French (9) Multiple languages (8) No Linguistic content (2) German (1) Portuguese (1) Covers
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