McGregor, Ewan 1971-Overview
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Star wars. Episode III, Revenge of the Sith
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 2,015 libraries worldwide Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker ultimately turns his back on the Jedi. This begins his complete journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader.
Star wars. Episode II, Attack of the clones
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8 editions published in 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 1,914 libraries worldwide Ten years after the events of Phantom menace, Senator Padme Amidala survives an assassination attempt. The Jedi Council send Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect her. After tracking the assassin, Obi-Wan is sent to Kamino to continue investigating while Anakin is sent with Amidala to Naboo, where they begin to fall in love. Obi-Wan's investigation leads to a connection between the assassination attempt and a separatist movement, which could bring the Republic to the brink of civil war.
Star wars. Episode I, The phantom menace
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Spanish and held by 1,884 libraries worldwide As imminent conflict brews between the powerful Trade Federation and the peaceful planet of Naboo, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi travel to Naboo to warn the Queen of the galactic fallout which is to follow. Eventually, Naboo is invaded forcing the Jedis to evacuate the planet with the Queen and her court. They travel to the desert planet of Tatooine where they meet a slave boy called Anakin Skywalker who is evidently one with the Force. They enlist his help in fighting the war, while the Jedis confront one of the Dark Jedis behind the invasion, Darth Maul, while his master Darth Sidious continues to lead the invasion as a "phantom" behind the scenes.
Big fish
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 1,856 libraries worldwide William Bloom, is a young man who never really knew his now dying father, Edward - outside of the tall tales his dad told him about growing up. During Edward's last days William and his wife Josephine hold a bedside vigil next to the old man as he recollects elaborate memories of his youth.
Black Hawk down
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8 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 1,708 libraries worldwide With exacting detail, the film re-creates the American siege of the Somalian city of Mogadishu in October 1993, when a 45-minute mission turned into a 16-hour ordeal of bloody urban warfare. Helicopter-borne U.S. Rangers were assigned to capture key lieutenants of Somali warlord Muhammad Farrah Aidid, but when two Black Hawk choppers were felled by rocket-propelled grenades, the U.S. soldiers were forced to fend for themselves in the battle-torn streets of Mogadishu, attacked from all sides by armed Aidid supporters.
Miss Potter
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3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,639 libraries worldwide In an effort to give their younger brother Norman a project to keep him busy now that he has joined the family publishing house, the older Warne brothers agree to publish Miss Beatrix Potter's first children's book. They don't expect the book to sell well, but they need to keep Norman busy. As a single woman living in Edwardian London, Beatrix suspects this endeavor may provide her with a small measure of freedom. But she also has very specific ideas about how the book should be published. As they work together, Norman and Beatrix become close. After the first book is published, Beatrix goes on to a second book and that sells well. One day at lunch, she meets the rest of Norman's family, including his sister Millie and the two women become fast friends. Norman proposes, but Beatrix's parents object to the marriage proposal. After much argument, they agree to let Beatrix marry Norman provided they wait until the end of the summer.
Robots
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 1,617 libraries worldwide With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.
Moulin Rouge
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 1,614 libraries worldwide Christian, an idealistic and impoverished young writer who, newly arrived in Montmartre, is haphazardly inducted into a circle of young bohemians led by Toulouse-Lautrec. A comedy of mistaken identities ensues, quickly enmeshing the young poet in a love triangle involving the unobtainable and consumptive Satine, queen courtesan of the Moulin Rouge, and the foppish Duke of Roxbury, his villainous rival for her affections.
Angels & demons
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5 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,613 libraries worldwide Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of the most powerful underground organization in history, the Illuminati. Upon learning of an unstoppable terrorist act against the Vatican, Langdon travels to Rome and joins forces with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra and together they will follow the 400-year-old Path of Illumination that leads to the Vatican's only chance for survival.
The men who stare at goats
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14 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and Russian and held by 1,380 libraries worldwide Reporter Bob Wilton is trying to lose himself in the romance of war after his marriage fails. He gets more than he bargains for when he meets a special forces agent who reveals the existence of a secret, military unit whose goal is to end war as we know it. With unparalleled psychic powers, they can read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls, and even kill a goat by simply staring at it. Now, the founder of the unit has gone missing and the trail leads to another psychic soldier who has distorted the mission to serve his own ends.
The ghost writer
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9 editions published in 2010 in English and Italian and held by 1,337 libraries worldwide When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration's harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician's past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever.
Moulin Rouge
by Baz Luhrmann
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67 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,311 libraries worldwide Christian (McGregor), an idealistic and impoverished young writer who, newly arrived in Montmartre, is haphazardly inducted into a circle of young bohemians led by Toulouse-Lautrec. A comedy of mistaken identities ensues, quickly enmeshing the young poet in a love triangle involving the unobtainable and consumptive Satine (Kidman), queen courtesan of the Moulin Rouge, and the foppish Duke of Roxbury, his villainous rival for her affections.
Emma
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1,229 libraries worldwide Emma Woodhouse is a young woman who, having engineered the marriage of her companion, turns her attention toward making a match for the local vicar and her new protegée, Harriet Smith. Her one voice of reason and restraint is Mr. Knightley, who has known her since she was a child and who watches her behaviour with wry amusement and sometimes with real anger. Emma presides over the small provincial world of Highbury with enthusiasm, but she will find it is all too easy to confuse good intentions with self-gratification.
Trainspotting
by Danny Boyle
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78 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in 8 languages and held by 1,149 libraries worldwide A young heroin addict in Edinburgh tries to kick the habit but his junkie friends aren't making it easy for him.
The island
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12 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,132 libraries worldwide Two people living in an isolated utopian colony discover that their lives are not as idyllic as they seem.
Amelia
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,119 libraries worldwide Kansas-born girl, Amelia Earhart discovers the thrill of aviation at age 23. Within 12 years she goes on to win the Distinguished Flying Cross for being the first woman to pilot a plane solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia and her husband/business partner George Putnam have an enduring marriage that could not be broken by her determination to fly, nor her passionate affair with Gene Vidal. At age 39, she sets out on an attempt to circumnavigate the globe, an adventure that catapults her into aviation myth.
Emma
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15 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 1,097 libraries worldwide Emma Woodhouse is a young woman who, having engineered the marriage of her companion, turns her attention toward making a match for the local vicar and her new protegée, Harriet Smith. Her one voice of reason and restraint is Mr. Knightley, who has known her since she was a child and who watches her behaviour with wry amusement and sometimes with real anger. Emma presides over the small provincial world of Highbury with enthusiasm, but she will find it is all too easy to confuse good intentions with self-gratification.
Down with love
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15 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 1,078 libraries worldwide A feminist writer in the early 1960's who is promoting her book 'Down With Love' has sworn off love. A New York City journalist thinks he doesn't need love. See what happens when they fall for each other in this old-fashioned romantic comedy.
Valiant
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,055 libraries worldwide Valiant and his feathered friends take to the sky as they work their way into the Royal Air Force during World War II. Together this rag-tag squadron of carrier pigeons engages in aerial adventures at a spitfire pace. From the first bumbling day of basic training through the final feather-raising mission, the flock of friends swoop their way toward victory. Against the odds and an evil German falcon, Valiant is called upon for a very important assignment.
Long way round : chasing shadows across the world
by Ewan McGregor
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42 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 955 libraries worldwide The popular actors recount their three-month, 20,000-mile motorbike journey from London to New York through three continents and some of the harshest terrain on Earth. more
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Action and adventure films Africa Aidid, Mohammed Farah,--1934- Biographical films Biography Boorman, Charley Comedy films Drama England England--London Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Good and evil Great Britain Juvenile works Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictitious character) Manners and customs Man-woman relationships McGregor, Ewan,--1971- Motion picture actors and actresses Motorcycling Moulin-Rouge (Night club : Paris, France) Musical films Operation Restore Hope (1992-1993) Robots Science fiction films Science fiction films Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character) Star Wars films Star Wars films Tall tales Terrorism Thrillers (Motion pictures) Travel United States United States.--Army.--Task Force Ranger Vader, Darth (Fictitious character) Vatican City Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Voyages and travels Voyages around the world War films Young women
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Mac Gregor, Ewan
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MacGregor, Ewan
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MacGregor, Ewan 1971- RAK-WB § 316, Abs. 2
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Mc Gregor, Ewan 1971-....
Mc Gregor, Ewan 1971- RAK-WB § 315, Abs. 2
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