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81) Orphan
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After the loss of their unborn baby, Kate and John Coleman decide to adopt a child as a way to bring some joy and normalcy into their lives. The couple is drawn to Esther, a 9-year-old orphan and they welcome her into their home. As soon as Esther moves in, a series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther - this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be.
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"After her marriage ends, one woman's struggle to pick up the pieces finally leads to a new beginning but is the past truly behind her? It's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father's behavior--and they've had a tough time getting along...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (921 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Reagans are back on the case in this explosive sixth season. The threat has never been greater as Frank suspects New York City to be the next target for a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, his son Danny must track down dangerous targets of his own- serial murderers, cop killers, prison escapees; all while his brother Jamie works to put the most heinous criminals behind bars, and their D.A. sister Erin does everything she can to keep them there.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (610 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In season four, Walt and Skyler try to use gambling to explain how Walt has made all of his money; Skyler tries to launder money through a car wash; Hank's discovery of Gus Fring's fingerprint in Gale Boetticher's apartment is enough for DEA and Albuquerque PD to bring Gus in for an interview; and much more.
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Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro ("GoodFellas," "City by the Sea"), Emmy-winner Ellen Barkin ("Sea of Love," "The Big Easy") and Academy Award-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio ("The Departed," "Blood Diamond") star in the film adaptation of author Tobias Wolff's award-winning autobiographical novel. Set in the 1950s, this moving drama tells the story of a young boy and his divorced mother who travel cross country in hopes of a better life. When his mother...
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (391 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In the final episodes, Emmy winners Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul bring the saga of Breaking Bad to a bloody conclusion in their roles as meth kingpin Walter White and his guilt-ridden partner Jesse Pinkman. As each tries to get clear of the wreckage they left behind in the meth world, DEA agent Hank Schrader's obsessive pursuit of 'Heisenberg' gains steam, leading up to a shattering finale that will leave no one in Walt's world unscathed.
Pub. Date
[2014]
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6 videodiscs (933 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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The Regan family continues to serve and protect the streets of New York in the fifth tumultuous season of the show. Oldest son Danny works to convict a national felon as well as resolve a dangerous hostage situation. Erin faces numerous challenges as she navigates the judicial system, enduring the retrial of a woman she's already convicted, as well as enlisting the testimony of a protected mob informant. Meanwhile, Jamie's desire to help lands him...
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"New York Times bestselling author John Glatt tells the true story of Thomas Gilbert Jr., the disturbed young man accused of murdering his father, a Manhattan millionaire and hedge fund founder. By all accounts, Thomas Gilbert Jr. led a charmed life. The son of a wealthy hedge fund manager and a financier, he grew up surrounded by a loving family and all the luxury an Upper East Side childhood could provide: education at the elite Buckley School and...
91) Crying laughing
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Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
325 pages : 22 cm
Description
Winnie Friedman has been waiting for the world to catch on to what she already knows: she's hilarious. It might be a long wait, though. After bombing a stand-up set at her own bat mitzvah, Winnie has kept her jokes to herself. Well, to herself and her dad, a former comedian and her inspiration. Then, on the second day of tenth grade, the funniest guy in school actually laughs at a comment she makes in the lunch line and asks her to join the improv...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (681 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Season Eleven catches up with the Reagans a short time after the discovery of their newest family member, NYPD officer Joe Hill, son of deceased officer Joe Reagan, who was killed in the line of duty. As the first family of the NYPD continues to overcome the day-to-day challenges that always come their way, they do so while confronting the reality of a changed world. Also, Frank battles City Council Speaker Regina Thomas over protests against police...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (904 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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In season 13 of BLUE BLOODS, the job takes a dangerous turn for the Reagans when Eddie and Jamie deal with a domestic violence case associated with an investigation led by Danny and Baez. Also, Frank and his friend, Archbishop Kearns, go on a mission to avail themselves of an unfiltered look at the city; and Erin is presented with a surprising offer by her ex-husband, Jack Boyle, regarding her run for District Attorney.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
x, 171 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
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"The candid autobiography of all-star pitcher "Sudden Sam" McDowell, whose alcohol-fueled life quickly and famously spiraled out of control, and his ultimate redemption as a counselor for other athletes suffering from addiction"--
Pub. Date
2017
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2 videodiscs (360 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Great Paxford's inspirational band of women return for more incredible stories from the home front as they deal with imminent threat during the Battle of Britain. As the nation finds itself increasingly beleaguered, relationships, friendships, and loyalties within the community will be tested as never before. The women find they must heighten their efforts to boost morale amidst the chaos and uncertainty enveloping the village.
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 40 min., 22 sec.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Description
Whilst the process of aging may reflect a time of great achievement, satisfaction and excitement for many, it is not uncommon for some older people to feel isolated and concerned about some aspects of their lives - past, present and future. For some, experiences of family isolation, social withdrawal, decline in health, role and status, death of partner, family members and friends creates a great sense of loss and grief. This Speaking from experience...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (858 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When Season Twelve of Blue Bloods returns, Danny seeks the help of Maggie Gibson, a psychic medium, during his investigation into the tragic murder of a two-year-old boy, while Frank finds himself at odds with the mayor over how best to protect the city after a recent uptick in city crime. Also, Jamie and Eddie defend Officer Witten when she receives departmental and public backlash for pulling her gun on an unarmed man during an arrest at a local...
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (923 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After Jamie and Eddie announced their engagement in last season's finale, season nine finds the Regean family questioning the future of their partnership. Frank considers whether it's appropriate for the couple to continue working together, while Erin is on tap for a promotion after her boss's untimely death and Danny prepares to send his eldest son, Jack, to college.
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 38 min.)
Description
Based on Mary Pipher's bestselling book, this illustrated interview examines the challenges faced by teenage girls, and the role media and popular culture play in shaping their identities. Reviving Ophelia inspires families, teachers, schools, and civic groups to empower girls to free themselves from the toxic influences of today's media-saturated culture.
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