Neal, Patricia 1926-2010Overview
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Patricia Neal
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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49 editions published between 1960 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,013 libraries worldwide A romantic comedy featuring Holly Golightly, an eccentric New York City playgirl, and her neighbor.
As I am : an autobiography
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36 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in English and held by 1,817 libraries worldwide Covers her love affair with Gary Cooper, her marriage with Roald Dahl, her recovery from three strokes, and her stage and film career.
The day the earth stood still
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 1,418 libraries worldwide A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son befriend him and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.
The fountainhead
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21 editions published between 1948 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,166 libraries worldwide An uncompromising architect refuses to change his designs and when he discovers the plans for one of his buildings has been changed, he blows up the structure and attempts to defend his actions.
The day the Earth stood still
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5 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,137 libraries worldwide Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramifications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent to destroy humans that mankind is worth saving, but it may be too late.
The Day the earth stood still
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43 editions published between 1951 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,003 libraries worldwide A visitor from outer space comes with the warning that unless war is abolished, Earth will be destroyed by the more advanced planets of the universe.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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4 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 856 libraries worldwide Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. Her next-door neighbor, a writer, is "sponsored" by a wealthy patroness. Guessing who's the right man for Holly is easy; seeing just how romance blossoms is one of the enduring delights of the film.
Hud
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3 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and held by 837 libraries worldwide Hud Bannon has always preferred drinking, fighting and womanizing to the very traditional ways of his father. Hud is a man who cares more for himself than he does his young nephew, his dad, or even their understanding housekeeper. When disease threatens the cattle on the Bannon Ranch, the conflict between Hud and his old-line father reaches an all time high.
In harm's way
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15 editions published between 1965 and 2007 in English and held by 817 libraries worldwide Epic treatment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the attack on the naval base.
A face in the crowd
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 784 libraries worldwide Larry Rhodes is a hobo with a powerful personality and a mean streak as wide as the Mississippi River. He is 'discovered' by Marcia Jeffries, who christens him "Lonesome" Rhodes, and makes him the star of her morning radio show, "A Face in the Crowd." Listeners are enthralled by his down-home, folksy charm, and after developing a large following, Rhodes begins a journey to national fame and TV stardom. A powerful business tycoon realizes that he can use Rhodes's popularity to change the course of a national election in his favor--provided that he can keep the star from self-destructing under the weight of his own megalomania, narcissism, and contempt for his audience. Marcia's journey, by contrast, is a long and painful one. From a rather innocent young woman to betrayed loyal ally who recognizes the monster she has helped to create and knows she must destroy, she finally reaches her limit and rejects his emotional blackmail.
The homecoming a Christmas story
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11 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 660 libraries worldwide Set on a Depression Christmas Eve in 1933, this heart-tugging story centers around the Waltons, a rural family, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas together.
Cookie's fortune
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9 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and held by 519 libraries worldwide In the small southern town of Holly Springs, Jewel Mae, known as Cookie, has died mysteriously. Who is the murderer? Where is the murderer? Has there even been a murder? A small town comedy rich in hidden secrets and buried scandals.
Hud
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16 editions published between 1960 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 505 libraries worldwide A drama which portrays the conflicts of a Texas ranch family in which a cynical uncle and a venerable grandfather vie for the respect and admiration of a naive seventeen-year-old boy.
Heidi
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 486 libraries worldwide Heidi, a young orphan, is happy living with her reclusive grandfather in his mountain home and finds it hard to adjust when she is uprooted and sent to Frankfurt to be a companion to Klara, a young girl confined to a wheel chair.
Heidi
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 472 libraries worldwide After charming her reclusive grandfather and falling in love with the beautiful mountain he calls home, Heidi is uprooted and sent to Frankfurt where she befriends Klara, a young girl confined to a wheelchair, and must make a difficult decision.
All quiet on the western front
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 416 libraries worldwide In this realistic depiction of the lives of ordinary German soldiers Paul Baumer and his school chums are encouraged to enlist by their bombastic, slogan-chanting teacher, but they quickly learn that actual war is more gore than glory, as they crawl through mud, huddle in trenches, suffer the ordeal of frenzied hand-to-hand combat and dodge screaming shells during World War I.
Operation Pacific
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7 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in English and held by 323 libraries worldwide World War II rages across the Pacific and Lt. Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford (John Wayne) is in the thick of it. He evacuates children from enemy-held islands ; oversees the research and development of torpedoes at Pearl Harbor ; and prowls the depths in the submarine Thunderfish, hoping for a chance to aim his improved "tin fish"--Torpedoes - at the hulls of the enemy fleet.
The American woman portraits of courage
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6 editions published between 1976 and 1995 in English and held by 192 libraries worldwide Highlights the careers of ten American women who struggled to establish, preserve, and expand the rights and liberties of women in the United States.
The hasty heart
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3 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 178 libraries worldwide The war is suddenly over for two Allied soldiers injured in Burma and sent to a remote jungle hospital. Facing the battle of recovery, the easy-going Yank and the proud yet stubborn Scotsman form a bond with the other patients and Army staff.
The subject was roses
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2 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 166 libraries worldwide Features the strained relationship between a young veteran and his parents. more
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Alternative Names
Neal, Patsy Lou, 1926-2010
Neal, Patsy Louise.
Neal, Patsy Louise 1926-2010
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English
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German (24) Multiple languages (16) Spanish (16) Undetermined (14) French (7) No Linguistic content (6) Portuguese (3) Chinese (1) Russian (1) Japanese (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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