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Most widely held works by
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March of the penguins
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 2,889 libraries worldwide In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey - a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, one by one in a single file. They will endure freezing temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love.
Glory
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44 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 2,604 libraries worldwide Two idealistic young Bostonians lead the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, America's first Black regiment in the Civil War.
Driving Miss Daisy
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41 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,513 libraries worldwide In 1948, Miss Daisy Werthan, an elderly, cranky ex-school teacher from Atlanta, crashes her new Packard through a retaining wall into her neighbor's yard. Her concerned son Boolie reasons she no longer is able to drive herself, and over her strenuous objections hires the gentle, tactful, and wily black widower Hoke Colburn to be her chauffeur. As a Jew, Miss Daisy is also the victim of prejudice, and she gradually overcomes her subconscious bigotry to see Hoke as a true friend. Beginning in frostiness, their slow changing relationship mirrors the changing racial climate in the south through the burgeoning of civil rights movement.
Million dollar baby
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19 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 2,331 libraries worldwide A male boxing trainer attempts to help a young female boxer achieve her dream of becoming a professional.
The dark knight
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 2,275 libraries worldwide With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman raises the stakes on his war on crime and sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. The Joker, whose eerie grin and laughter characterize his emotional and mental instability, becomes a dangerous adversary that Batman seeks to stop at all costs.
Unforgiven
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48 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,098 libraries worldwide Two retired, down-on-their luck outlaws pick up their guns one last time to collect a bounty offered by the vengeful prostitutes of the remote Wyoming town of Big Whiskey.
Invictus
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21 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,046 libraries worldwide In 1994, having been released from his long imprisonment, Nelson Mandela is elected as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa. Racial tension runs high, even in the president's offices, and especially among the members of his half black, half Afrikaner security team. As hosts of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa's low ranked national team, the Springboks, have a berth in the tournament. Mandela begins makeing public appearances supporting the team, and meets privately with captain Francois Pienaar, encouraging him to inspire his teammates to victory. The Springboks' new slogan is "One team, One nation." President Mandela is betting that if they win the Cup, it might even be a bit true.
The Civil War
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 2,019 libraries worldwide An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again.
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.
The bucket list
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18 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,925 libraries worldwide Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life.
Amistad
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 1,866 libraries worldwide Chronicles the 1839 revolt on board the slave ship Amistad bound for America. Much of the story involves the court-room drama about the slave who led the revolt.
Batman begins
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 1,736 libraries worldwide As a boy a young Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his millionaire parents were slain in front of his eyes. This trauma led him to become obsessed with revenge. After disappearing to the East where he seeks counsel with a ninja cult leader, he returns to his now decaying Gotham City. The City is now overrun by organized crime and dangerous individuals manipulating the system. The discovery of a cave under his mansion, and a prototype armoured suit leads him to take on a new persona. He becomes Batman and strikes fear into the hearts of men who do wrong. With the help of rising cop Jim Gordon, Batman sets out to take down the various criminal schemes that have been set in motion by individuals such as mafia don Falcone, the twisted doctor/drug dealer Jonathan 'The Scarecrow' Crane, and a mysterious third party that is quite familiar with Wayne and waiting to strike when the time is right.
Robin Hood prince of thieves
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20 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,671 libraries worldwide A Robin Hood for the 90's, light years removed from the romantic vision of Errol Flynn ... but this gritty, pumped-up version can stand on its own. Rough, tough, and a rousing good time, with this version of the Sheriff of Nottingham a real surprise.
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.
Gone baby gone
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,592 libraries worldwide Amanda McCready is a 4-year-old who has disappeared from her Boston home. The police make little headway in solving the case, so the girl's aunt hires Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, private detectives. They freely admit that they have little experience with this type of case, but the family wants them for two reasons: they're not cops and they know the tough neighborhood in which they all live. As the case progresses, Patrick and Angie must face drug dealers, gangs, and pedophiles, and ultimately a moral dilemma that tears them apart.
Bruce Almighty
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17 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,523 libraries worldwide Bruce Nolan is a discontented TV reporter who believes the entire universe is stacked against him. After a bad day, Bruce flies into a rage and blames God for making his life so miserable. God responds by endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers and challenges him to take on "The Big Job" to see if he can do it any better.
Evan almighty
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,429 libraries worldwide Newly elected to Congress, Evan Baxter has left Buffalo, New York in pursuit of a greater calling. But that calling isn't serving in the illustrious ranks of America's politics, but being summoned by the Almighty himself, who has handed Evan the task of building a new ark. With time passing by and his family belittled by Evan's newfound realization, Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country. But, Evan might actually be serving all of humanity instead.
Amistad
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43 editions published between 1993 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,408 libraries worldwide Chronicles the 1839 revolt on board a slave ship bound for America. Much of the story involves the court-room drama about the slave who led the revolt.
Wanted
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10 editions published in 2008 in English and German and held by 1,279 libraries worldwide Wes is 25 years old and is a disaffected, clock-punching drone. His boss chews him out hourly, his girlfriend ignores him routinely, and his life plods on in interminable boredom and routine. Everyone knows Wes will amount to nothing - that is until he meets the sexy woman named Fox, and then everything changes. Wes' estranged father is murdered, and the deadly Fox recruits him into The Fraternity, a secret society that trains him to avenge his father's death, by unlocking his dormant powers. Fox teaches Wes how to develop his lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility. He discovers that The Fraternity lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: to carry out the death orders given by emotionless Fate itself.
Lean on me
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12 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,256 libraries worldwide This is the fact-based story of high school principal Joe Clark, who armed himself with a bullhorn and a Louisville Slugger and slammed the door on losers at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey. more
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Action and adventure films African Americans African American soldiers American Civil War (1861-1865) Amistad (Schooner) Antarctica Batman (Fictitious character) Batman films Biography Boxing trainers Comedy films Criminal behavior Criminal investigation Cross, Alex (Fictitious character) Detective and mystery films Documentary films Documentary television programs Drama Emperor penguin Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Historical films History Interviews Joker (Fictitious character) Juvenile works Kidnapping Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865 Maine Massachusetts Military participation--African American Nonfiction television programs Parental behavior in animals Police Prisons Regimental histories Shaw, Robert Gould,--1837-1863 Slave insurrections South Africa Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States United States.--Army.--Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 54th (1863-1865) Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Washington (D.C.) Women boxers Wyoming
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French (115) German (107) Multiple languages (77) Spanish (57) Undetermined (40) No Linguistic content (17) Turkish (7) Chinese (5) Russian (3) Portuguese (3) Dutch (2) Japanese (1) Italian (1) Covers
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