Blunt, EmilyOverview
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Emily Blunt
The young Victoria
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16 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,744 libraries worldwide Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.
The devil wears Prada
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,581 libraries worldwide Miranda, editor of "Runway" magazine, is a terror to everyone around her. Her first assistant strives to please her, but can't quite pull it off. Enter Andy, a young woman who knows nothing of the fashion industry and has never read the magazine. Nonetheless, Miranda, hires her as second assistant. When Miranda demands that she obtain the next unpublished Harry Potter manuscript, it forces Andy to dig it up in order to please her boss. With the help of one of the magazine's fashion editors, she gets a complete makeover and new security, and as she is whisked away to Paris with Miranda, Andy faces all of the glamor that could be hers and is forced to make the decision of where she wants to be in her life.
The Jane Austen Book Club
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,441 libraries worldwide A group of six friends, in Sacramento, gather to distract themselves from loss - a newly dumped Sylvia, Prudie's repressed disappointment, or Jocelyn, who has a life of unrealized dreams. All are devoted Jane Austen fans, except the lone man, Grigg, who has an ulterior motive for joining the chick-lit gang. There's plenty of pride (Prudie), prejudice (Jocelyn), sense (Sylvia), and sensibility (Sylvia's daughter Allegra). Throw in a fair amount of persuasion. Relationships and alliances unfold over the months.
Dan in real life
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1,348 libraries worldwide Dan Burns is a local newspaper advice columnist. He is a widower with three daughters. He brings the family to his parent's house for a family gathering. When Dan goes to a local bookstore, he meets Marie. When he gets home, he finds out that Marie is actually dating his brother Mitch. Dan's mother Nana announces that she met an old acquaintance of Dan's, Ruthie Draper and that she has set up a date between Dan and Ruthie. Dan refuses to go. Mitch suggests that they could make it a double date and Dan agrees. Ruthie turns out to be very hot, but Dan isn't really interested in her. When Marie indicates that Ruthie is not right for him, Dan feigns interest and starts dancing with Ruthie. Marie gets jealous and joins the floor with Mitch, leading to an upstaging contest between Dan and Marie.
Gnomeo & Juliet
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8 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,332 libraries worldwide Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingoes and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness?
Sunshine Cleaning
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13 editions published in 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,293 libraries worldwide Rose Lorkowski is a single mother attempting to support her son Oscar and her unreliable sister Norah. She works a mundane job as a maid. Once the head cheerleader in school with plenty of prospects, Rose now has little to show for her life. She still sees the former head football player, but it is little more than a despondent affair. When Oscar is expelled from public school, Rose takes a job as a bio-hazard crime-scene cleaner to help pay for a private education. She brings Norah on to help in her steadily growing business. As the sisters work to clean up the messes left behind by the chaotic lives of others, they must learn to reconcile their own differences and overcome a troubled past if they hope to prosper in their newfound venture.
The Adjustment Bureau
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5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,148 libraries worldwide A man glimpses the future fate has planned for him and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under, and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.
The wolfman
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,082 libraries worldwide Lawrence Talbot is lured back to his family estate to investigate the savage murder of his brother by a bloodthirsty beast. There, Talbot must confront his childhood demons, his estranged father, his brother's grieving fiancee, and a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector. When Talbot is bitten by the creature, he becomes eternally cursed and soon discovers a fate far worse than death.
Gulliver's travels Gulliver's fun pack
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6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,001 libraries worldwide "When a shipwreck lands a lowly mailroom clerk named Gulliver (Black) on the fantastical island of Lilliput, he transforms into a giant--in size and ego! Gulliver's tall tales and heroic deeds win the hearts of the tiny Lilliputians, but when he loses it all and puts his newfound friends in peril, Gulliver must find a way to undo the damage. Through it all, Gulliver may just learn that it's how big you are on the inside that counts"--Container.
The devil wears Prada
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2 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 807 libraries worldwide Miranda is the editor of "Runway" magazine. She is a terror to everyone who is around. Her first assistant strives to please her, but can't quite pull it off. Enter Andy, a young woman who knows nothing of the fashion industry and has never read the magazine. Nonetheless, Miranda, hires her a second assistant. When Miranda demands that she obtain the next unpublished Harry Potter manuscript, it forces Andy to dig it up in order to please her boss. With the help of one of the magazine's fashion editors, she gets a complete makeover and a new security. As she is whisked away to Paris with Miranda, Andy faces all of the glamor that could be hers and is forced to make the decision of where she wants to be in her life.
The great Buck Howard
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4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 646 libraries worldwide Buck Howard is a mentalist extraordinaire who used to spend his days in the limelight. But nowadays, it's become clear to everyone but Buck that his act has long ago lost its luster. Yet, Buck is convinced his comeback is imminent. With the help of his new personal assistant, recent law school drop-out and would-be writer Troy, not to mention his fiery publicist, Buck surprisingly lands back in the American consciousness, taking Troy along for the ride of his life.
Charlie Wilson's war
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 581 libraries worldwide In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is best known as a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas. He seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, once Charlie is prodded by his major conservative supporter, Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight of the people who are suffering from the effects of the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gust Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support needed to defeat the Soviet Union. Ultimately, Charlie learns that while military victory can be obtained, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow. Based on a true story.
Wild target
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6 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 392 libraries worldwide " ... Rose [is] a free-spirited thief who finds herself in the crosshairs of a world-class assassin named Victor ... But when Victor spares Rose's life, the lonely-hearted hitman sets off an outrageous chain of events that turn both their worlds upside down. Joined by a gun-toting apprentice ..., the unlikely trio teams up to thwart the murderous intentions of Victor's unhappy client"--Container.
My summer of love
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8 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and German and held by 379 libraries worldwide A spirited local girl finds herself drawn into the lush fantasy world of a prep-school rebel, but what started as a magical summer adventure soon becomes a dangerous friendship.
Gideon's daughter
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5 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 337 libraries worldwide Gideon Warner is a hugely successful public relations consultant, giving advice about hair, clothes, and social activities to the wealthy. Despite his success he has become disheartened about his business circles and more concerned over his family.
Foyle's war. Set 2, disc 3, War games
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 216 libraries worldwide A young secretary of a multinational corporation falls to her death in London and a member of the Home Guard is shot to death in the south of England. Finding how these deaths are related and how business and politics can be deadly Foyle finds who killed these people and why.
Irresistible
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 194 libraries worldwide Sophie Hartley is convinced that she is being stalked. She becomes increasingly certain that her husband's beautiful co-worker, Mara, wants her children, her husband, and her life.
Empire
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and French and held by 184 libraries worldwide Mini-series about Octavius and Marc Anthony's struggle to control ancient Rome following Julius Caesar's assassination.
Wind chill
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5 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 165 libraries worldwide Desperate to get home for Christmas, a college student catches a ride with a strange classmate. As soon as she realizes he knows a little too much about her, the stranger decides to take a shortcut down a remote country road. Caught in a raging snowstorm, the young travelers are suddenly forced off the road by a mysterious car. Stranded, they soon realize the cold is the least of their problems.
The adjustment bureau
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2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 136 libraries worldwide A man glimpses the future fate has planned for him and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under, and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved. more
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Administrative assistants Albert,--Prince Consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1861 Austen, Jane,--1775-1817 Ballerinas Book clubs (Discussion groups) Brothers California--Sacramento Cleaning personnel Comedy films Crime scenes Dating (Social customs) Drama Fantasy films Fashion editors Fathers and daughters Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film remakes Films Friendship Gardens Gnomes Great Britain History Horror films Imaginary places Juvenile works Love Man-woman relationships Mothers and sons New Mexico New York (State)--New York Periodical editors Political candidates Queens Romantic comedy films Shipwreck survival Single mothers Sisters United States Vendetta Victoria,--Queen of Great Britain,--1819-1901 Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Werewolf films Werewolves Widowers Women--Political activity
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Blunt, Emily Olivia L., 1983-
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German (10) French (4) Spanish (3) Multiple languages (3) Undetermined (2) Chinese (1) Turkish (1) Italian (1) Covers
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