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Fight club
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75 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,646 libraries worldwide When a ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a soap salesman channel their aggresion into therapeutic "fight clubs", an eccentric woman gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
The painted veil
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,505 libraries worldwide Set in the 1920s. A young English couple, Walter a middle class doctor and Kitty, an upper-class woman, get married for all the wrong reasons and relocate to Shanghai. Kitty falls in love with someone else. When Walter discovers her infidelity, in an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote village in China that is being ravaged by a deadly epidemic. He takes his wife along and their journey brings meaning to their relationship and gives them purpose in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.
The Italian job
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 1,362 libraries worldwide Charlie, the mastermind of a Venice heist, is overseen by John, a lifelong criminal. But the thieves are ruthlessly double-crossed by one of their own, Steve. In order to get their stolen gold bars back, Charlie enlists John's reluctant safecracking-prodigy daughter, Stella. But Steve proves himself to be one step ahead of them, and Charlie finds that he'll have to make some daring last-minute changes to their plan by creating the largest traffic jam in Los Angeles' history.
American history X
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34 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,309 libraries worldwide "Derek Vinyard, the charismatic leader of a group of young white supremacists in Los Angeles, lands in prison for a brutal, hate-driven murder. Upon his release, ashamed of his past and pledging to reform, Derek realizes he must save his younger brother, Danny, from a similar fate. A groundbreaking controversial drama about the tragic consequences of racism in a family."--Container.
The illusionist
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,217 libraries worldwide The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet.
Red dragon
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18 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,148 libraries worldwide Will Graham is an FBI agent who brought Hannibal Lecter to justice; however, his confrontation with Lecter proved to be a bloody, near-death experience. Retiring from the Bureau, he moves to Florida. However, a particularly grisly killer is on the loose, and Jack, Graham's one-time mentor at the Bureau, asks him to return to duty to find him. "The Tooth Fairy" is a vicious murderer who kills entire families at once, covering the eyes of his victims with bits of a shattered mirror.
The Incredible Hulk
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,090 libraries worldwide Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever love, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose powers match that of the Hulk. Now, a fight of epic proportions ensues as Bruce must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction.
Keeping the faith
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19 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 904 libraries worldwide Two men, long-time best friends, reunite with the tomboy who was the best friend of both; but all of them have changed-- greatly.
The score
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 895 libraries worldwide Persuaded to help a desperate friend for a $6 million payday, an expert safecracker postpones his retirement to pull off one last heist with a novice thief. Their foolproof plan turns into a high risk gamble when a clash of egos threatens to bring them both down.
Stone
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8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 828 libraries worldwide Jack Mabry, a parole officer days away from retirement, is asked to review the case of Gerald 'Stone' Creeson, in prison for arson. Now eligible for early release, Stone needs to convince Jack he has reformed, but his attempts to influence the older man's decision with his wife Lucetta have profound and unexpected effects on them both.
The illusionist
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15 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 822 libraries worldwide The acclaimed illusionist Eisenheim has not only captured the imaginations of all of Vienna, but also the interest of the ambitious Crown Prince Leopold. When Leopold's new fiancée rekindles a childhood fascination with Eisenheim, the Prince's interest evolves into obsession. Suddenly the city's Chief Inspector finds himself investigating a shocking crime. But even as the Inspector engages him in a dramatic challenge of wills, Eisenheim prepares for the most impressive illusion yet.
Pride and glory
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9 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 821 libraries worldwide Centers on a multi-generational family of New York City Police officers. The family's moral codes are tested when Ray Tierney investigates a case that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal that happens to involve his own brother-in-law. For Ray, the truth is revelatory, a Pandora's Box that threatens to upend not only the Tierney legacy, but the entire NYPD.
25th hour
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 820 libraries worldwide Monty Brogan is facing a seven year prison sentence for dealing drugs. On the night before he has to go to prison, he decides to go out with his friends one last time, and re-examines his life in the process.
Ambush at Fort Bragg
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5 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 740 libraries worldwide For months the wheels of justice have ground to a halt as three soldiers from Fort Bragg have categorically denied that they savagely beat and murdered a member of their company because he was gay. Now, Irv Durtscher, self-proclaimed soul of a soulless industry (Television News) is poised to expose the truth.
Rounders
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24 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 709 libraries worldwide A young man who is a reformed gambler returns to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
The people vs. Larry Flynt
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19 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and German and held by 610 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of the notorius Hustler publisher who was sued by the Religious Right and paralyzed by a fanatic's bullet. Chronicles Flynt's raunchy business savvy, his wildly unconventional marriage and his infamous courtroom antics.
Strange days on planet Earth
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 602 libraries worldwide Around the globe, scientists are racing to solve a series of mysteries. They suspect we have entered a time of global change swifter than any human being has ever witnessed. Where are we headed? Can we alter this course of events?
The Incredible Hulk
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5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 487 libraries worldwide Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever love, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose powers match that of the Hulk. Now, a fight of epic proportions ensues as Bruce must call upon the hero within to rescue New York City from total destruction.
Death to Smoochy
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5 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 445 libraries worldwide Venom-laced and the raucous rivalry of scandalized former kid-show host Rainbow Randolph and his squeaky-clean replacement, Sheldon Mopes, a.k.a. Smoochy the Rhino. Randolph is insanely obsessed with getting his job back, but Smoochy's a smash, and their war for kid-vid supremacy places a jaded "KidNet" producer in the middle of a Rainbow/Rhino smackdown.
Fight club
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 445 libraries worldwide When a ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a soap salesman channel their aggresion into therapeutic "fight clubs", an eccentric woman gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion. more
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Adultery Antidotes Austria--Vienna China China--Shanghai Cities and towns Classical antiquities thefts Comedy films Comedy films Crime films Criminal behavior Criminal investigation Detective and mystery films Drama Drug traffic England Epidemics Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Films for the hearing impaired Gold theft Hallucinations and illusions Homicide investigation Incredible Hulk (Fictitious character) Lecter, Hannibal (Fictitious character) Magicians Magic tricks Male friendship Man-woman relationships Married people Melodrama Millennialism New York (State)--New York Physicians Prisons Racism Science fiction films Scientists Serial murderers Superheroes Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Violence Young men
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Alternative Names
Harrison, Edward 1969-
Norton, Ed
Norton, Ed 1969-
Norton, Edward Harrison.
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English
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German (52) French (45) Multiple languages (29) Spanish (21) Undetermined (9) No Linguistic content (4) Czech (4) Chinese (3) Turkish (3) Italian (1) Hebrew (1) Covers
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