Bates, Kathy 1948-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Kathy Bates
Most widely held works by
Kathy Bates
Titanic
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15 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in English and Italian and held by 2,597 libraries worldwide Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the brief, tragic maiden voyage of the grand ocean liner Titanic.
The blind side
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8 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 2,511 libraries worldwide Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome-- as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
Charlotte's web
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,974 libraries worldwide In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her web, along with a little help from Templeton the rat and the other barn inhabitants, turns the Zuckerman farm into a tourist attraction.
About Schmidt
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21 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 1,728 libraries worldwide Warren Schmidt is at sea after being left a widower shortly after retiring from a lifetime as an actuary at Woodmen of the World Insurance in Omaha, Nebraska. He matter-of-factly explains that, since he is 67, retired, and a widower, he should be dead within nine years--this in a letter to the African boy he is sponsoring through a charitable relief organization. As daughter Jeannie's wedding to waterbed salesman fianceĢ Randall looms, Warren sets out for Denver in his Winnebago Adventurer to attend, and discovers along the way that slavish devotion to an insurance company hasn't exactly made for a life well spent.
Revolutionary road
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3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,643 libraries worldwide Frank and April Wheeler live a life that appears to be perfect. They live in the Connecticut suburbs with two young children. Frank commutes to New York City where he works in an office job that he hates and has yet to figure out what his passion in life is. April is a housewife who forgoes her dream of being an actress. They are not happy. One day, April suggests that they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their life. Initially skeptical, Frank ultimately agrees to April's plan. When circumstances change around the Wheelers, April decides she will do whatever she has to to get herself out of her unhappy existence.
Fried green tomatoes
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35 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,564 libraries worldwide A chance encounter in a nursing home leads to an unexpected friendship between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian who tells her the story of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago, inspiring the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results.
P.S.I love you
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7 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 1,475 libraries worldwide Holly Kennedy is beautiful, smart and married to the love of her life, a passionate, funny, and impetuous Irishman named Gerry. So when his life is taken by an illness, it takes the life out of Holly. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry, so it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of letters that will guide her, not only through her grief, but in rediscovering herself. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday in the form of a cake and a tape recording from Gerry. In the weeks and months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way - P.S.I Love You. Holly's mother and best friends begin to worry that Gerry's letters are keeping Holly tied to the past, but in fact, each letter is pushing her further into a new future.
The golden compass
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,384 libraries worldwide In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
Valentine's Day
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14 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,315 libraries worldwide Follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine's Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love.
Misery
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46 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,292 libraries worldwide After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive.
Fried green tomatoes
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6 editions published between 1991 and 2006 in English and held by 1,280 libraries worldwide A chance encounter in a nursing home between a dowdy housewife and a spry octagenarian leads to an unexpected friendship. The story told of a fiercely independent woman half a century ago inspires the housewife to change her life, often with hilarious results.
Bee movie
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,264 libraries worldwide Having just graduated from college, Barry B. Benson finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice - honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa. He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bee's honey for centuries. He ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race. That is until the ensuing chaos upsets the very balance of nature. It is up to Barry to prove that even a little bee can spell big changes in the world.
The day the Earth stood still
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7 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,207 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.
Fred Claus
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,129 libraries worldwide Fred Claus has lived in his little brother's shadow for most of his life. Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt.
Failure to launch
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6 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and English, Old and held by 1,053 libraries worldwide Tripp is a thirtysomething slacker, but that doesn't mean that he is ready to give up the many benefits of living at home with his mom and dad. His desperate parents have had enough though, and after years of gentle nudging they soon realize that it is going to take a concerted effort to get Tripp out so they can enjoy their twilight years in peace. Realizing that their only hope for riding themselves of their reluctant-to-leave son, Al and Sue hope that on the off-chance Tripp will meet the woman of his dreams, the two enlist the help of a beautiful and talented woman in providing the romantic incentive needed to finally get their son out of the family home.
Tyler Perry's The family that preys
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4 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,012 libraries worldwide Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a lasting friendship throughout many years. Their lives become mired in turmoil as their adult children's extramarital affairs, unethical business practices and a dark paternity secret threaten to derail family fortunes and unravel the lives of all involved. Alice's self-centered daughter, Andrea, is betraying her husband Chris by engaging in an affair with her boss. Charlotte's son, William is cheating on his wife Jillian. William's true focus is to replace the COO of his mothers' lucrative construction corporation. Meanwhile, Alice's other daughter Pam tries to steer the family in a more positive direction. Charlotte and Alice decide to take a cross-country road trip to rediscover themselves and possibly find a way to save their families from ruin.
The golden compass
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8 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 987 libraries worldwide In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
The waterboy
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13 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and French and held by 930 libraries worldwide Adam Sandler is the lowly waterboy for a college football team, until the coach (Henry Winkler) discovers his amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than he. He signs the Water Boy as the new star player.
Dick Tracy
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3 editions published between 1990 and 2002 in English and held by 852 libraries worldwide G-man Dick Tracy battles top crime figure The Lame One in San Francisco.
Dolores Claiborne
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18 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 797 libraries worldwide Eighteen years ago the town accused Dolores Claiborne of murdering her husband in cold blood. Now a woman lies dead and a witness finds Dolores standing over the body. Her daughter is the only one who can save her life and the only thing that stands between guilt and innocence is the evil secret that made the daughter run away ten years ago. more
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Adoptees African American football players African American professional athletes Animated films Bee culture Comedy films Comedy films Domestic animals Drama Families Fantasy films Farm life Fathers and daughters Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Football--Offense Friendship Homeless teenagers Honey as food Honeybee Human-animal relationships Human experimentation in psychology Juvenile works Man-woman relationships Mothers and sons New York (State)--New York North Atlantic Ocean Oher, Michael Piglets Race relations Romance films Romantic comedy films Shipwrecks Southern States Spiders Spider webs Tennessee Thrillers (Motion pictures) Titanic (Steamship) United States Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae University of Mississippi Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Widows Witches Women--Social conditions
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Alternative Names
Bates, Bobo 1948-
Bates, Kathy
Bates, Kathy D. 1948-
Bates, Kathleen Doyle 1948-
Languages
English
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German (43) French (37) Multiple languages (29) Spanish (18) No Linguistic content (13) Undetermined (7) Dutch (2) English, Old (1) Turkish (1) Italian (1) Covers
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