Robbins, Tim 1958-Overview
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Dead man walking
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66 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 2,040 libraries worldwide Tells the story of convicted killer Matthew Poncelet and Sister Helen Prejean, his spiritual advisor, and the journey they undertake in search of the truth.
Mystic River
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 1,996 libraries worldwide Boston childhood friends Jimmy, Sean and Dave are reunited after a brutal murder. Reformed convict Jimmy and his devoted wife Annabeth find out that their teenage daughter Katie has been beaten and killed. Jimmy's old friend Sean is the homicide detective assigned to the case. Jimmy gets his relatives, the Savage brothers to conduct their own investigation. Jimmy and Sean soon suspect their old pal Dave, who now lives a quiet life, but harbors some disturbing secrets of his own.
The Shawshank redemption
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47 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,929 libraries worldwide Two convicts, one white and one black, never give up the dream of freedom, and together they turn hope and friendship into an uplifting bond no prison can ever take away.
War of the worlds
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8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,882 libraries worldwide A father strives to protect his family from a horde of invading aliens.
The Shawshank redemption
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 1,643 libraries worldwide Two convicts, one white and one black, never give up the dream of freedom, and together they turn hope and friendship into an uplifting bond no prison can ever take away.
City of Ember
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,402 libraries worldwide For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment. But when the City's massive power generator begins to fail, the streetlamps fade - along with the hopes of the townspeople. Now it will be up to two courageous teenagers to follow a trail of clues left by the ancient builders to find the way out of Ember before their world is plunged into complete darkness.
Zathura
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5 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 1,260 libraries worldwide Danny twists the key of an old science fiction game. The game unleashes a localized meteor shower and wrenches Danny's house into orbit around a distant ringed planet. Besides Danny, his brother Walter and sister Lisa have to go along. Soon a defective robot, a rangy astronaut, and an alien spaceship enter the picture. The only way the kids can return their house to its proper space-time coordinates is to finish the game, but before they can finish, the game board falls into the hands of some rather nasty, carnivorous lizards.
The player
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42 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,233 libraries worldwide A celebrity-studded thriller of murderous obsession among Hollywood's glamorous elite.
Bull Durham
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 958 libraries worldwide American romantic comedy, dealing with a very minor minor-league team and three of its current constituents, an aging baseball groupie that beds one player each season, a cocky foolish new pitcher, and the older, weary catcher brought in to wise the rookie up.
The Hudsucker proxy
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25 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 897 libraries worldwide When Waring Hudsucker, head of a successful company commits suicide, the board of directors has a plan to make a lot of money, so they decide to appoint a moron to run the company. Mailroom clerk Norville Barnes is exactly what Hudsucker is looking for to be president. They hope that as soon as the stock falls low enough, the director and his friends will buy them up cheaply, take over the company and they will be successful again. However, a tough reporter is suspicious and decides to investigate Hudsucker.
Catch a fire
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 823 libraries worldwide The true story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chamusso is an oil refinery foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical. That is, until he and his wife Precious are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's oppressive reigning system, even as police Colonel Nic Vos further insinuates himself into the Chamussos' lives.
Arlington Road
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24 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 816 libraries worldwide Widowed when his FBI agent wife is killed by a right-wing group, college professor Michael Faraday becomes obsessed with the culture of thise groups--expecially when his new neighbors, the all-American Oliver and Cheryl Lang, start acting suspiciously.
Cradle will rock
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12 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and German and held by 803 libraries worldwide A kaleidoscopic look at the extraordinary events of 1930s America, from high society to life on the streets in Depression-era New York City.
Mission to Mars
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12 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 759 libraries worldwide NASA launches a Mars Recovery Mission to investigate and bring back survivors from the first manned mission to Mars which has mysteriously disappeared.
Short cuts
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9 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in English and German and held by 756 libraries worldwide While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation, a group of peoples' lives in Los Angeles intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. While they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, these same folks also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away. A look at human life and American culture with over 20 lives interweaving.
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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10 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 753 libraries worldwide Amidst the decadence of wealthy Jazz Age society, an enigmatic millionaire is obsessed with an elusive, spoiled young woman.
I.Q
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11 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 741 libraries worldwide All the world knows about Einstein the scientific genius. But what about Einstein the matchmaker? I.Q. puts this fanciful notion to the test and comes up with winning results in this fun, warm-hearted romantic comedy.
The secret life of words
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12 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 639 libraries worldwide Hannah, a recluse who wears a hearing aid, is forced by her employer to take a vacation. On holiday she finds a job on an oil rig caring for Josef, a burn victim who has temporarily lost his sight. Hannah's job is to care for Josef until he is stable enough to be transferred. There is almost no one on the rig, except a cook, an oceanographer and a few others out at sea. Hannah tends to Josef and he slowly breaks her shell of silence.
Jacob's ladder
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5 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in English and held by 596 libraries worldwide Jacob is a man living in a nightmare. Having survived Vietnam, he's back home in New York City. But memories of both his wartime demons and the accidental death of his son haunt and terrorize him. Jacob's grip on reality begins to slip and only his friend can save him.
Antitrust
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11 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 487 libraries worldwide A young computer whiz gets caught up in a web of deceit and conspiracy after his best friend is murdered. more
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Alternative Names
Robbins, Timothy Francis.
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English
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German (84) French (83) Multiple languages (46) Spanish (33) No Linguistic content (24) Undetermined (21) Chinese (2) Portuguese (2) Russian (1) Turkish (1) Covers
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