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Gettysburg
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23 editions published between 1992 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,293 libraries worldwide Civil War drama depicting the events and personal struggles of the Union and Confederate soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg.
The departed
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6 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 2,230 libraries worldwide In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Gandhi
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8 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and held by 2,177 libraries worldwide Chronicles the life of Gandhi beginning with his political activities in South Africa during the late 1890's and ending with his assassination at the hands of a Hindu extremist in 1948. Shows the development of his philosophy of non-violence as he leads the people of India to independence from the British.
Apocalypse now
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21 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in English and held by 2,137 libraries worldwide A United States Army officer/trained assassin is sent into the depths of a southeast Asian jungle to seek out a renegade colonel and terminate his command during the Vietnam War.
Who killed the electric car
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11 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,069 libraries worldwide Investigates the development and demise of the fuel-efficient, environment-friendly electric car. Examines the Bush administration's role in the car's being peremptory pulled from production, the influence of the automobile industry and oil interests, and implications for the future of sustainable energy in the United States.
Wall Street
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35 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,909 libraries worldwide An ambitious young stockbroker is lured into the illegal, lucrative world of corporate espionage.
The American president
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17 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and German and held by 1,636 libraries worldwide Andrew Shepherd is the most popular American President in decades -- a consummate politician and a man of integrity -- who also happens to be a widower, ready to start dancing again. But when lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade sweeps into his political arena, she unexpectedly sweeps him off his feet!
Bird
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4 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and held by 1,575 libraries worldwide An exciting journey from the bird's distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety.
Insect
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4 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and held by 1,573 libraries worldwide How do insect wings work? Just how big can a bug grow? Examine the wonders of the insect world through macrophotography and 3-D graphics.
Why Shakespeare
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,564 libraries worldwide Various famous and not so famous individuals state the effect that Shakespeare's works have had in their lives. A main video presentation accompanied by seventeen vignettes.
Catch me if you can
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,534 libraries worldwide Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail. Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer, and a doctor all before his 21st birthday.
Skeleton
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and held by 1,490 libraries worldwide Delve beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletons, none more complex than our own.
Secrets of the Titanic
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16 editions published between 1986 and 2005 in English and held by 1,422 libraries worldwide Armed with sophisticated equipment, Dr. Robert Ballard of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and his team of researchers become the first humans to see and photograph the Titanic since its sinking more than 70 years ago.
Shark
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8 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 1,421 libraries worldwide Explores the murky world of the shark to discover facts and dispel myths about thesee marine creatures.
Mammal
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3 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,402 libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the life history of mammals.
Reptile
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6 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and held by 1,397 libraries worldwide "Experience the alien world of these cold-blooded vertebrates, learning the truth about these often misunderstood creatures and uncovering reptilian facts that are stranger then fiction."--Box.
Arctic & Antarctic
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7 editions published between 1995 and 2007 in English and held by 1,387 libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the general ecology and animal life of the two polar regions and to their place in human history.
Pond & river
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4 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,376 libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the biological life of rivers and ponds and their influence on the history of human beings.
Fish
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12 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 1,368 libraries worldwide Take the plunge from dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths to meet fish-- a vast and varied group of animals, much closer to humankind than you might imagine.
Butterfly & moth
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,255 libraries worldwide Take a flight of fancy with nature's most beguiling creatures. See their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and learn why these delicate insects have long inspired and entranced us. more
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American Civil War (1861-1865) Animal films Biographical films Biography Children's films Closed captioning Comedy films Criminal behavior Documentary films Documentary films Documentary television programs Drama DVD-Video discs Educational films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Gandhi,--Mahatma,--1869-1948 Gettysburg, Battle of (Pennsylvania : 1863) Historical films History India Juvenile works Man-woman relationships Massachusetts--Boston Motion pictures Natural history Nature films Nonfiction films Organized crime Organized crime investigation Pennsylvania--Gettysburg Police Political science Presidents Presidents--Staff Science films Television programs Undercover operations United States United States.--President Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Vietnam War (1961-1975) War films War films White House (Washington, D.C.)
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Alternative Names
Estevez, Ramon
Estevez, Ramon Gerard Antonio.
Estevez, Ramon Gerard Antonio, 1940-
Estevez, Ramón 1940-
Languages
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French (109) German (59) Spanish (52) No Linguistic content (40) Undetermined (34) Multiple languages (21) Chinese (5) Turkish (2) Czech (2) Portuguese (1) Arabic (1) Danish (1) Covers
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