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Howard, Arliss
Most widely held works about
Arliss Howard
Most widely held works by
Arliss Howard
The time traveler's wife(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
English
and held by
1,676
libraries
worldwide
Clare has been in love with Henry her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler, cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry's travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love.
Full metal jacket(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1991
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,559
libraries
worldwide
Vietnam war drama which begins with a depiction of the brutality of Marine Corps training and then shifts to Vietnam, focusing mainly on a group of Marines responding to the Tet Offensive of 1968.
The hot kid by Elmore Leonard (
Sound Recording
)
16
editions published
between
2005
and
2008
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,189
libraries
worldwide
The Hot Kid takes listeners back to the 1930s, when everyone dreamed of being a larger-than-life hero--or villain. Ultra-cool U.S. Marshal Carl Webster thrives on taking down notorious crooks. His latest adversary is the wicked Jack Belmont, renegade son of an oil tycoon. Each time Carl and Jack meet, the tommy guns blaze--and their legend grows.
Up in Honey's room by Elmore Leonard (
Sound Recording
)
13
editions published
between
2007
and
2008
in
English
and held by
1,064
libraries
worldwide
In World War II-era Detroit, meatcutter Walter Schoen bears an uncanny resemblance to Nazi Heinrich Himmler--and the resemblance is more than skin deep, as Walter's been supplying the enemy with vital war production data. Lucky for the good guys, special agent Carl Webster is already in bed with Walter's wife.
The lost world, Jurassic Park Jurassic Park(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1997
and
2000
in
English and French
and held by
845
libraries
worldwide
Four years after the disaster at Jurassic Park, dinosaurs have secretly survived on a nearby island and roam free, but now there is a more ominous threat--a plan to capture and bring the dinosaurs to the mainland. John Hammond sees a chance to redeem himself for his past mistakes and sends an expedition led by Ian Malcolm to reach the island before the mercenary team gets there. The two groups confront each other in the face of extreme danger and must team up for their own survival in a race against time.
Birth(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
815
libraries
worldwide
A widow for ten years, Anna is looking forward to getting remarried when a mysterious boy appears claiming to be the reincarnation of her late husband.
The lost world Jurassic Park(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1997
and
2005
in
English
and held by
777
libraries
worldwide
Four years after the disaster at Jurassic Park, dinosaurs have secretly survived on a nearby island and roam free. Now there is a more ominous threat--a plan to capture and bring the dinosaurs to the mainland. John Hammond sees a chance to redeem himself for his past mistakes and sends an expedition to reach the island before the mercenary team gets there. The two groups confront each other in the face of extreme danger and must team up for their own survival in a race against time.
Awake(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
652
libraries
worldwide
Clay Beresford, Jr. has inherited his late father's financial business. Under the thumb of his overly protective mother Lilith, Clay is hesitant to reveal the details of his engagement to Sam Lockwood. Matters are further complicated by Clay's ailing heart, and he desperately needs a new heart. Clay gets the chance at a new heart and Clay's close surgeon friend Jack is going to be performing the operation. All goes well at the beginning of the surgery, with Clay gently coming under the influence of general anesthesia. But he suffers from "anesthetic awareness" and finds himself awake and completely aware, but paralyzed. Now Sam must wrestle with her own demons as Clay continues to wrestle with his.
The man in the black suit [4 dark tales by Stephen King (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
between
2002
and
2011
in
English
and held by
493
libraries
worldwide
"The man in the black suit" is a haunting recollection of a mysterious boyhood event; "All that you love will be carried away" concerns a man who checks into a Lincoln, Nebraska Motel 6 in order to find the meaning in his life; "The death of Jack Hamilton" is a blistering tale of Depression-era outlaws on the run; and, "That feeling, you can only say what it is in French" presents the ultimate case of déjà vu.
You know my name(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1999
and
2006
in
English
and held by
440
libraries
worldwide
Bill Tilghman, a lawman and former partner of Wyatt Earp, confronts a new era when outlaws run whiskey instead of cattle and are as likely to tote a tommy gun as a six-gun.
That old ace in the hole by Annie Proulx (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
between
2002
and
2009
in
English
and held by
434
libraries
worldwide
Assigned to locate land in the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma that can be purchased and converted into pig farms for his employer, Bob Dollar meets the residents of Woolybucket and comes to respect their fierce desire to retain their land.
The song of the lark(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1999
and
2006
in
English
and held by
402
libraries
worldwide
A young woman escapes from rural Colorado to become a world-famous opera singer in Willa Cather's powerful tale of an artist's self-discovery. Based in part on Cather's own experiences growing up on the frontier, the story tells how Thea Kronborg develops a passion for music and seeks fulfillment beyond her stifling hometown.
The William Faulkner audio collection by William Faulkner (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
384
libraries
worldwide
Partly abridged.
The lost world Jurassic Park(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1997
and
2001
in
English
and held by
382
libraries
worldwide
Four years after the disaster at Jurassic Park, dinosaurs have secretly survived on a nearby island and roam free, but now there is a more ominous threat--a plan to capture and bring the dinosaurs to the mainland. John Hammond sees a chance to redeem himself for his past mistakes and sends an expedition led by Ian Malcolm to reach the island before the mercenary team gets there. The two groups confront each other in the face of extreme danger and must team up for their own survival in a race against time.
The confessor by Daniel Silva (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
340
libraries
worldwide
In the wake of a Munich writer's assassination, Mossad agent Gabriel Allon and Vatican priest Pietro embark on dangerous journeys that reveal long-buried secrets affecting the fates of millions of people.
The man in the black suit four dark tales by Stephen King (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
305
libraries
worldwide
"The man in the black suit" is a haunting recollection of a mysterious boyhood event; "All that you love will be carried away" concerns a man who checks into a Lincoln, Nebraska Motel 6 in order to find the meaning in his life; "That feeling, you can only say what it is in French" presents the ultimate case of déjà vu; and "The death of Jack Hamilton" is a blistering tale of Depression-era outlaws on the run.
Men don't leave(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1989
and
2009
in
English
and held by
280
libraries
worldwide
Life has just handed Beth Macauley the short straw. Her husband and suburban home are gone. She still has her two boys, however. And a new destination: she's moving to the big city of Baltimore - and into the biggest adventure of her life.
William Faulkner's Old man(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1997
and
1998
in
English
and held by
260
libraries
worldwide
A story of a convict who rescues a pregnant woman in a great flood. The experience changes both of their lives.
A map of the world(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1999
and
2004
in
English
and held by
198
libraries
worldwide
Alice and Howard have moved to a small town to pursue Howard's dream of owning a farm. While taking care of a friend's child, tragedy strikes. Alice must then fight to find forgiveness, not only from her friend and the town, but also from herself.
Word of honor(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2003
and
2004
in
English
and held by
195
libraries
worldwide
A brilliant corporate executive and family man finds his world threatened when he is accused of participating in a hospital massacre that occurred 30 years earlier, when he was an Army lieutenant during the Vietnam War.
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