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West Side story
by Robert Wise
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143 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 6,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets
Singin' in the rain
by Nacio Herb Brown
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31 editions published between 1952 and 2012 in English and held by 3,503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I
by Darryl Francis Zanuck
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16 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 2,503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide An English schoolteacher finds herself at odds with the King when she is the teacher at the royal court in the 1860s
My beloved world
by Sonia Sotomayor
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7 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself
The life and times of Frida Kahlo
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Frida Kahlo transformed her life by painting herself and by making her own life a work of art. One critic identifies Kahlo as a definitive example of Mexico's mixteca, or mixed-race, majority, equal parts Spanish and indigenous. Frida's inward-looking obsession with her physical infirmities, abetted by the emotional roller coaster of her faithless marriage, led her to her artistic voice--painting images of her pain. Combining photos, archival films and interviews, the films grasps the complete story of Kahlo's life in all its dimensions, a mix of artistic discovery, physical challenge, and political activism, with Kahlo's artwork making a strong case for her lasting artistic importance
Scooby-Doo! and the monster of Mexico
by Douglas Wood
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 935 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo go to Mexico to visit Fred's computer pen pal and to celebrate the Day of the Dead festivities, which become less festive when a towering, glowering Chupacabra monster turns up to terrify both tourists and locals. The young snoops smell a conspiracy, and as they chase down clues their search for the truth leads them into sundry Mexican antiquities - ancient tombs and temples - where danger increases exponentially
Casa de los babys
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Six American women travel to South America to adopt babies, but they are forced, by law, to live there
Oz
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 570 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Welcome to Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison or OZ. As run by Tim McManus and overseen by Warden Leo Glenn, Em City is about prisoner rehabilitation over pulic retribution. No matter how hardened a criminal or killer, whether you're in for a few years or in for life, you have a role to play. Once inside, choose your friends carefully
Piñero
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A biographical look at a Latino icon, the poet-playwright-actor Miguel Piñero, whose urban poetry is recognized as a precursor to rap and hip-hop. After doing time in Sing-Sing Prison for petty thefts and drug dealing, Piñero adapted his prison experiences into the 1974 Tony-nominated play Short eyes
Carnal knowledge
by Mike Nichols
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6 editions published between 1971 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Examines the sexual triumphs and disasters of two American men as it traces their lives from college days to middle age
Oz
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7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Following the bloodbath that ended the prison riot, life is returning to far from normal for those who survive in the experimental unit of OZ. The warden struggles to do the right thing for his prisoners, facing adversity at every turn. Safety at OZ is not an option
Hollywood singing and dancing a musical history
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Host Shirley Jones presents a series of highlight moments from various Hollywood musicals. Beginning in the earliest days of the genre, the viewer is taken through a history of the musical film to contemporary releases such as "Chicago" and "Dreamgirls". Clips of the films are accompanied by current and archival interviews with crew and cast members, who provide anecdotes and other production details
Where on earth is Carmen Sandiego?
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Zach and Ivy, brother and sister sleuths from the ACME Detective Agency, attempt to capture Carmen Sandiego as she flees from country to country around the world
Oz
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Old scores are settled, new alliances are forged and tempers flare as hot as ever in the third season
Summer and smoke
by Peter Glenville
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9 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A spinster's dreams are left behind when the young doctor she loves descends into a seamy nightlife with a sultry vamp
Oz
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide At Oswald State Correctional Facility, Level Four, the wish list inside Emerald City keeps growing. In Oz, be careful what you wish for ... you might just get it
Oz
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The prison renovations following the fire are complete: the walls are cleaner, the cafeteria is bigger, and everything seems fresher ... from the outside that is. Inside the hearts and minds of the prisoners, Oz is just as dark and raw as it ever was
The King and I
by Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
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45 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide An English schoolteacher finds herself at odds with the King when she is the teacher at the royal court in the 1860s
The King and I
by Richard Rodgers
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17 editions published between 1956 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The King and I: Musical Comedy in Two Acts. Book: Oscar Hammerstein
The four seasons
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4 editions published between 1981 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Three very close-knit upper middle-class couples periodically take vacations together. These gatherings turn into a bittersweet exploration of not only their friendship, but divorce and its consequences, after one of the men leaves his wife for a much younger woman more
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Actors All Souls' Day Art, Modern British Dancers Employees First loves Gangs Governesses Griffith, Robert E Hispanic American judges Hispanic American women Immigrants Judges Kahlo, Frida Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Children Landon, Margaret, Laurents, Arthur Leonowens, Anna Harriette, Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mexico Mongkut,--King of Siam, Moreno, Rita Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Motion picture music Musicals Musicals--Excerpts New York (State) New York (State)--New York Painters Painting, Modern Prince, Harold, Prisons Prison wardens Private investigators Revues Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Scooby-Doo (Fictitious character) Shakespeare, William, Singers Sound motion pictures Teachers Thailand United States United States.--Supreme Court Women painters
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Alternative Names
Alvario, Rosa Dolores.
Alvario, Rosa Dolores 1931-
Alverío, Rosa Dolores 1931-
Alverio, Rosita Dolores.
Alverío, Rosita Dolores 1931-
Moreno, Rosita 1931-
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