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George Fenton
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George Fenton
Gandhi
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and held by 2,166 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.
Planet Earth the complete series
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,875 libraries worldwide "Captures rare action, impossible locations, and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. From the highest mountains to the deepest rivers, [the program] takes you to places you've never been to experience sights and sounds never before captured on film. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of 'Planet Earth'"--Container.
Hitch
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 1,615 libraries worldwide Hitch is New York City's greatest matchmaker. Love is his job and when Albert Brennaman wins the heart of gorgeous society heiress Allegra Cole, Albert has Hitch to thank. So when tabloid columist Sara Melas decides to uncover the secret behind the relationships unlikely sucess, she's shocked to discover that Alex Hitchens, the charming young man she's been dating, is the legendary date doctor himself. Exposed in a front-page scoop, it's now up to Alex to try and save Albert and Allegra's relationship as well as his own.
Sweet home Alabama
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,497 libraries worldwide Melanie is a successful New York fashion designer who is dating a wealthy socialite. One day he pops the big question and asks Melanie to marry him. Despite her polished uptown image, Melanie grew up poor in the deep South, and as a teenager she married her high school sweetheart. Now Melanie returns to her hometown to tell her parents the news and convince Jake to grant her a divorce. However, the more time she spends with her old flame, the more she feels sparks flying between them again, while she also learns her Eastern affectations don't fly with everyone back home.
Earth
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4 editions published in 2009 in English and French and held by 1,291 libraries worldwide A story of three animal families on a journey across our planet - polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals.
The crucible
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,244 libraries worldwide A group of teenage girls meets in the woods at midnight for a secret ceremony. When the ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls are accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by hysteria, and innocent victims are put on trial, leading to a devastating climax.
Bewitched
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,237 libraries worldwide A B-list actor agrees to star in a modern-day remake of the television program "Bewitched", with unexpected consequences.
The blue planet seas of life
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15 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,214 libraries worldwide Startling wildlife photography reveals the sea and its communities at their most fearsome and alluring in this landmark BBC mini-series on the ocean, a world we know less about than the moon.
Valiant
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,022 libraries worldwide Valiant and his feathered friends take to the sky as they work their way into the Royal Air Force during World War II. Together this rag-tag squadron of carrier pigeons engages in aerial adventures at a spitfire pace. From the first bumbling day of basic training through the final feather-raising mission, the flock of friends swoop their way toward victory. Against the odds and an evil German falcon, Valiant is called upon for a very important assignment.
Groundhog Day
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 904 libraries worldwide A romantic comedy about a weatherman caught in a personal time warp where it is Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, but then he realizes that he might be doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people, and doing the same thing every day.
Last holiday
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 820 libraries worldwide Georgia Byrd is a department store employee who leads a life of frustrated desires. She particularly likes the bashful salesman from the outdoor furnishings department. But when she learns she only has a few weeks left to live, Georgia gathers her money, quits her job, and flies to the swank European resort she's always dreamed of visiting. Naturally, her new carelessness with money and fearless candor lead everyone around her, including a senator and her former boss, to think she's a real mover and shaker.
Cry freedom
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8 editions published between 1987 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 799 libraries worldwide The true story of the friendship between black activist Stephen Biko and white newspaper editor Donald Woods, who was instrumental in bringing Biko's anti-apartheid message to the international community.
The fisher king
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8 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 770 libraries worldwide A deejay who finds himself penniless is plucked from disaster by a homeless history professor, who lives in a fantasy world full of castles, Red Knights and damsels in distress. Together they begin a modern quest for redemption and the Holy Grail.
Stage beauty
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16 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 744 libraries worldwide Welcome to the 17th century stage, where Ned Kynaston's performance of Desdemona in Shakespeare's 'Othello' brings the house down nightly. Ned is the "most beautiful woman on the London stage". That is, until the King renounces the royal edict that only men can play women on stage. Enter Maria, Ned's seemingly loyal dresser, who becomes an instant star, leaving Ned to suppress his ardent feminine traits and make a man of himself.
Life
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5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 737 libraries worldwide Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome challenges from adversaries and their environment.
Anna and the King
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 629 libraries worldwide English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens has traveled to Siam to educate the 58 children of King Mongkut. Each has preconceived ideas about the other's world. Amid the danger of political unrest, their respect for each other turns into something more.
Deep blue
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 560 libraries worldwide Twenty specialized camera teams shot over 7,000 hours of footage in more than 200 locations around the world and descended as far as 5,000 meters in the most powerful submersible crafts to bring the audience this spectacle of underwater exploration into the secret lives of sea creatures.
Last holiday
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 491 libraries worldwide Georgia Byrd is a department store employee who leads a life of frustrated desires. She particularly likes the bashful salesman from the outdoor furnishings department. But when she learns she only has a few weeks left to live, Georgia gathers her money, quits her job, and flies to the swank European resort she's always dreamed of visiting. Naturally, her new carelessness with money and fearless candor lead everyone around her, including a senator and her former boss, to think she's a real mover and shaker.
A handful of dust
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 455 libraries worldwide In 1930s England, Tony and Brenda Last and their son, John Andrew, live an idyllic life in the huge Victorian country house that is the symbol of Tony's family pride. The chance arrival of a penniless scrounger irrevocably shatters the gentle balance of their lives as Brenda's search for excitement and Tony's determination to hold on to what is his eventually lead in the direction of divorce and sends Tony to South America.
The blue planet seas of life : tidal seas/coasts
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 390 libraries worldwide "Tidal seas--The sun and moon move billions of tons of water with every turn of the tide. The strongest tides empty entire bays, smash trees on riverbanks, and strand sea creatures on suddenly dry land. Weaker tides controlthe movements of huge numbers of fish, coaxing schools of giant stingrays through astounding underwater arches. And as the water recedes, the tide can create unbelievable landscapes--like a sparkling world of salt crystals inhabited only by tiny shrimp and bright pink flamingos."--Container. more
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Actors Africa Animals Biographical films Comedy films Dating services Documentary films Documentary television programs Drama Educational films Epic films Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Gandhi,--Mahatma,--1869-1948 Historical films India Man-woman relationships Marriage customs and rites Massachusetts--Salem Miller, Arthur,--1915-2005 Nationalists Natural history Nature films Nature television programs New York (State)--New York Nonfiction television programs Nonviolence Observations Ocean Oceanography Oceanography--Research Political science Popular works Race relations Romance films Romantic comedy films Science television programs South Africa Statesmen Tabloid newspapers Terminally ill Vacations Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wildlife television programs Witchcraft Witches
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Alternative Names
Howe, George Richard.
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