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John Adams
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 2,203 libraries worldwide While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
Away from her
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20 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,710 libraries worldwide Fiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. During the twilight of their years, Grant is forced to face the fact that Fiona's 'forgetfulness' actually is Alzheimer's. After Fiona wanders away and is found, the decision is made for her to go into a nursing home. For the first time in their relationship, they are forced to undergo a separation since this is the nursing home 'no-vistors, ' first 30 days policy of a patient's stay. When Grant visits Fiona after the orientation period, he is devastated to find out that not only has she seemingly forgotten him, but she has transferred her affections to another man. As the distance between husband and wife grows, Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness.
Splice
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9 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 823 libraries worldwide Two young scientists become superstars by splicing different animal DNA to create fantastical new creatures. Ignoring legal and ethical boundaries, the scientists, who are romantically involved, introduce human DNA into their experiment and risk the dawn of a terrifying new era.
Beowulf & Grendel
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10 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 711 libraries worldwide The bloody tale of warrior Beowulf's battle with Grendel, a murderous troll, to save King Hrothgar's kingdom, which was destroyed by the troll and his men.
The secret life of words
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13 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 648 libraries worldwide Hannah, a recluse who wears a hearing aid, is forced by her employer to take a vacation. On holiday she finds a job on an oil rig caring for Josef, a burn victim who has temporarily lost his sight. Hannah's job is to care for Josef until he is stable enough to be transferred. There is almost no one on the rig, except a cook, an oceanographer and a few others out at sea. Hannah tends to Josef and he slowly breaks her shell of silence.
Dawn of the dead
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 587 libraries worldwide When a mysterious virus turns people into mindless, flesh-eating zombies, a handful of survivors wage a desperate, last-stand battle to stay alive ... and human! The last remaining humans escape to a Milwaukee shopping mall, where they decide that the only way to truly elude the approaching throng of undead is to somehow make their way to an island that is supposedly zombie-free.
Existenz
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and German and held by 533 libraries worldwide A designer of a virtual reality game is hunted by an assassin intent on killing her and destroying her creation.
Don't come knocking
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 471 libraries worldwide Howard Spence, a washed-up Western movie star, uses alcohol, drugs, and young women to escape from the pain of his life. One day he suddenly flees the set of his latest Western on horseback and goes to visit his mother in Nevada. She tells him that he might have a grown son in Montana, where he once had a fling with a local waitress. Howard sets out to meet his son with an insurance agent from his abandoned film in pursuit.
The weight of water
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11 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 436 libraries worldwide A century-old double murder haunts Jean, a photographer, who travels to the scene of the crime to investigate. The sole survivor of the murders was a woman whose unhappy marriage mirrors Jean's. Past and present collide and it suddenly becomes clear to Jean who the real killer is.
The adventures of Baron Munchausen
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21 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 431 libraries worldwide The amazing journeys of Baron von Munchausen, who sets sail in a hot air balloon in search of his old comrades-at-arms with the object of saving a European city from the superior forces of a Turkish sultan.
The claim
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and German and held by 405 libraries worldwide A tale of regret and greed in the Gold Rush-era American West. in 1867, Daniel Dillon, the wealthy 49er who runs Kingdom Come, a Sierra Nevada boomtown, is trying to bring the railroad through town when the past comes back to haunt him. Twenty years ago, he sold his wife and daughter to another goldminer for the claim to the gold mine that brought him his fortune.
My life without me
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23 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 405 libraries worldwide A young woman is dying from cancer, so she decides to live her life with a passion and zest she has never known before.
The adventures of Baron Munchausen
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 388 libraries worldwide The amazing journeys of Baron von Munchausen, who sets sail in a hot air balloon in search of his old comrades-at-arms with the object of saving a European city from the superior forces of a Turkish sultan.
Beverly Cleary's Ramona
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5 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 342 libraries worldwide Two stories about the 8-year-old Ramona and her family. Ramona's sneakers squeak and she becomes the center of attention, and Ramona learns the sadness of losing a friend and her cat, but gaining a new sibling.
The Journey begins
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5 editions published between 1990 and 1993 in English and held by 340 libraries worldwide Share the heartwarming adventures of young Sara Stanley as she leaves the big city of Montreal and faces the joys and difficulties of growing up with her newfound family on Prince Edward Island.
The Gift of friendship
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2 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 325 libraries worldwide Share the heartwarming adventures of young Sara Stanley as she leaves the big city of Montreal and faces the joys and difficulties of growing up with her newfound family on Prince Edward Island.
Go
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2 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in English and held by 323 libraries worldwide Told from three different views, the story of a group of young Californians who, by becoming involved in drug dealing, embark on a wild, late night ride that won't end until the sun comes up.
Dawn of the dead
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 316 libraries worldwide When a mysterious virus turns people into mindless, flesh-eating zombies, a handful of survivors wage a desperate, last-stand battle to stay alive ... and human! The last remaining humans escape to a Milwaukee shopping mall, where they decide that the only way to truly elude the approaching throng of undead is to somehow make their way to an island that is supposedly zombie-free.
Road to Avonlea the movie
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6 editions published between 1990 and 2007 in English and held by 292 libraries worldwide After her father is accused of embezzlement, wealthy Sara Stanley is sent to live with relatives on Prince Edward Island. While there she must cope with her infamous aunts Hetty and Olivia and with the mischievous antics of her jealous cousins. Soon Sara must make a heartwrenching decision whether to stay in Avonlea or return to her father.
Guinevere
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11 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and held by 262 libraries worldwide A young girl from an affluent family rebels and becomes involved with a much older photographer. more
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Adams, Abigail,--1744-1818 Adams, John,--1735-1826 Alzheimer's disease--Patients American Revolution (1775-1783) Biographical television programs Canada Children's films Country life Death DNA Drama Families Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired Founding Fathers of the United States Genetic engineering Girls Historical drama Historical television programs History Horror films Iceland Juvenile works Man-woman relationships Married people Medical ethics Melodrama Munro, Alice Nursing home patients Older people Ontario Political science Political television programs Presidents Prince Edward Island Science fiction films Shopping malls Television adaptations Television adaptations Television mini-series Television plays Television programs Television programs--for the hearing impaired United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Zombies
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German (40) French (23) Spanish (17) Multiple languages (16) No Linguistic content (4) Undetermined (2) Russian (1) Icelandic (1) Italian (1) Covers
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