The adventures of Tintin
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, 2012.
Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune -- but also an ancient curse -- Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark
on an action-packed journey.
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The adventures of Tintin. Season two
[United States] : Shout! Factory, [2012].
One of the most popular classic comic strips of all time tells stories of the heroic escapades of youthful reporter Tintin and his loyal canine
companion Snowy. Follow Tintin and Snowy in solving mysteries closely related
to the much- loved original stories. A colorful cast of characters is along
for the ride, including the salty Captain Haddock, handy Professor Calculus,
and clumsy Thomson and Thompson. Includes all thirteen episodes of Season Two.
Holden General - J ADV
Alvin and the chipmunks
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2008.
Struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. When they become overnight music
sensations, a greedy record producer tries to exploit the 'boys.' Now Dave
must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry
family back before it's too late.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks. Chipwrecked
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2012.
The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are turning a luxury cruise liner into their personal playground, until they become 'chipwrecked' on a
remote island. As the 'Munks and Chipettes try various schemes to find their
way home, they accidentally discover their new turf is not as deserted as it
seems.
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American photography a century of images
[S.l.] : PBS DVD Video, [2004], c1999.
The story of the pictures we have taken and where they have taken us. The series traces the profound effect photographs have had on American life--
influencing what we buy, how we dress, how we get the news, and in the matters
of life and death, medicine, science, and war.
Holden General - 770.973 AME
Angels Crest
Los Angeles : Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2012].
In the small working-class town of Angels Crest a young father's good intentions are thwarted by a moment of thoughtlessness, resulting in tragedy.
A local prosecutor, haunted by his past goes after Ethan, and the ensuing
confusion and casting of blame begins to tear the town apart.
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Apollo 18
[United States] : Anchor Bay Entertainment : Dimension Home
Entertainment : The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment, [2011].
Decades-old found footage from NASA's abandoned Apollo 18 mission, where two American astronauts were sent on a secret expedition, reveals the
reason the U.S. has never returned to the moon.
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Bag of bones
[United States] : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2012.
A novelist goes to the family summer house in Maine with the hope of completing his book. Once there, he is haunted not only by his wife's death
but other inhabitants at Dark Score Lake.
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Batman, the brave and the bold. Season 2, part 2
[United States] : Warner Home Video, 2012.
Through the show's season two 14 animated adventures in this 2-disc collection, the Dark Knight allies with Aquaman, Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Red
Tornado, Green Arrow, Wildcat, Deadman, Bronze Tiger, and Atom to take on an
array of evildoers ranging from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from
power-mad dictators to out-of-control teenagers.
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Batman, the brave and the bold. Season one, part one
[Burbank, Calif.] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. : Distributed
by Warner Home Video, 2010.
The Dark Knight takes on an array of evildoers ranging from mad scientists to intergalactic crooks, from power-mad dictators to out-of-control
teenagers. He even travels to a parallel world, becoming the villainous
Owlman.
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Being Elmo
[New York] : Docuramafilms : Distributed in the US by New Video
Group, 2012.
A documentary film following the man behind the the beloved children's icon, Elmo; examining the life of puppeteer Kevin Clash; providing a behind-
the- scenes views of Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop; and featuring
interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheryl Henson, and Joan Ganz
Cooney.
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Beneath the darkness
[United States] : Image Entertainment, [2012].
A teen thriller with high school kids pitted against a psychotic villain in a community where adults refuse to see one of their own is a serial
killer.
Ely is a well-respected mortician who murdered his wife and her lover when he
caught them having an affair, and now has secretly set up house with his
wife's embalmed corpse. He will kill anyone who threatens to expose him or his
now- perfect marriage.
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The broken tower
[United States] : E1 Entertainment, 2012.
From Focus World and director/star James Franco. Hart Crane was one of the most important voices in American poetry, but lived a life with as much
turmoil as passion. From his early life to his journeys from New York, Cuba
and Paris, Crane's story and that of the loves that defined him is told with
imaginative empathy, and with a no holds barred performance, in a film as
introspective, rebellious, heartbreaking, and honest as Crane himself.
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Cafe de flore
[United States] : Alliance Film, 2012.
In 2011, Antoine has a girlfriend, Rose, and is raising two daughters. However, Rose is not Antoine's first love, and he's still infatuated with his
ex -wife Carole, the mother of his children. Carole hopes he'll someday return
to her, though despite his feelings there's little evidence to suggest he
will. In 1969, Jacqueline is a single mother raising a seven-year-old son with
Down Syndrome who is not expected to live past 25. We learn that Jacqueline
and Carole share a special connection.
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Cinderella
Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Entertainment : distributed by Buena
Vista Home Entertainment, 2005.
Animated adaptation of the story of Cinderella and her magical trip to the prince's ball.
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Clarence the cross-eyed lion
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 2011.
An animal doctor studying African wildlife assisted by his teenage daughter is plagued by poachers plotting to kill the gorillas on his game
preserve in this broadly humorous family film.
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Columbus circle
[United States] : Universal, 2012.
Abigail Clayton lives alone. In fact, the attractive heiress has not left her Manhattan loft apartment for almost two decades. Abigail disappeared
from the prying eyes of the press and the intrusiveness of her family on her
18th birthday, the day she received her massive inheritance. When the death of
her elderly neighbor prompts NYPD Homicide Detective Frank Giardello to launch
an investigation, the agoraphobic Abigail is distressed to find him outside
her door, asking to question her.
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Curious George
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2006.
Ted, the explorer with a large yellow hat, is good friends with Bloomsberry. Bloomsberry runs a natural history museum. His greedy son,
Bloomsberry Junior, wants to tear down his dad's museum and put a parking
garage in its place, but the elder Bloomsberry is convinced that a spectacular
new exhibit could save the museum from the wrecking ball. Ted heads to Africa
on an expedition to find some special artifacts that will keep his friend in
business.
While he is in Africa, he befriends a playful monkey he calls George. While
George is friendly, he has a taste for mischief and seems to always get Ted in
trouble. Ted thinks he has seen the last of George when his ship heads back to
America, but discovers that George managed to hide aboard the boat before it
sailed. Ted and his good friend Maggie, a schoolteacher who's sweet on him,
struggle to find of a way to save Bloomsberry's museum.
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Cyberbully
Louisville, CO : Gaiam Americas, Inc., [2012].
A seventeen-year-old girl receives a computer for her birthday and soon finds herself the victim of betrayal and bullying while on a social website.
When she is pushed to the breaking point, her mother takes on the school
system and the legislature to make sure no other teen has to experience the
same treatment.
Holden General - CYB
A dangerous method
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2012].
The relationship between fledgling psychiatrist Carl Jung and his mentor Sigmund Freud is torn apart when Sabina Spielrein, a troubled but
beautiful young woman, comes between them and forever changes the face of
modern thought.
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The descendants
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2012.
Matt King is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a
boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his
young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land
handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
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Dexter. The first season
[Los Angeles, Calif.] : Showtime Entertainment : CBS DVD, 2007,
c2006.
Dexter Morgan is a Miami police forensics expert who moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice.
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Digital media new learners of the 21st century
[United States] : PBS Home Video, [2011].
Examines how mobile devices and digital media practices can empower young people to direct their own learning. Documents five success stories, and
demonstrates how digital media, games, smart phones, and the Internet are
fundamentally transforming the way young people communicate, collaborate,
participate, and learn in the 21st century.
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Dora the Explorer Dora's Easter adventure
Hollywood, CA : Paramount, c2012.
Get ready for an egg-citing Easter adventure as kids help Dora and Boots save the Hip-Hop-Bunny's basket of eggs! Plus, a troll wedding and a
trip to Troll Land!
Holden General - J DOR
Dying to be thin
[Boston] : WGBH Video, [2004].
Girls wage a deadly battle as they strive for impossible beauty. Go behind the shocking statistics of eating disorders and examine therapies that
can help millions.
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The Easter Bunny is comin' to town
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2008].
The Mailman decides to stop another deluge of letters by answering questions about the Easter Bunny. An uplifting message that teaches children
about the origins of Easter traditions such as Easter Egg Hunts, Egg Rolling
Contests and Easter Bonnets.
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Faces of America
[United States] : PBS Home Video, 2010.
Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. turns again to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 11 renowned
celebrities including Meryl Streep and Queen Noor. Looking to the wider
immigrant experience, Professor Gates follows the threads of his guests' lives
back to their origins. Along the way, the many stories he uncovers illuminate
the American experience.
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FernGully the last rainforest
Beverly Hills, CA : Twentieth-Century-Fox Home Entertainment,
[2009].
Magic and adventure await in FernGully, a spectacular rainforest where a bat named Batty, whose radar has gone haywire, joins together with Crysta,
Pips and the Beetle Boys to save their marvelous world from the evil Hexxus.
Holden General - J FER
Fire in Babylon
[New York, N.Y.] : Tribeca Film : Distributed by New Video, c2011.
Presented is the incredibly captivating story of the glorious domination of the West Indian cricket team who, with a combination of
phenomenal skill and fearless spirit, became the longest reigning winning team
in sports history.
Holden General - 796.358 FIR
Footloose
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2012].
Ren MacCormack moves from Boston to the small town of Bomont, where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community
was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out.
Bomont's councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore responded by invoking
ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status
quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizes the town, and falls in love with the
minister's troubled daughter, Ariel.
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Fresh
[United States] : Docuramafilms, [2012].
Celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation
of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences:
food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources
and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a
practical vision for the future of our food and our planet.
Holden General - 635 FRE
Game of thrones. The complete first season
[United States] : HBO Home Entertainment ; Burbank, CA : Distributed
by Warner Home Video, c2012.
Set in a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen
north and ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness
beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for
the Iron Throne. This is a story of duplicity and treachery, nobility and
honor, conquest, and triumph. In the Game of Thrones, you either win or you
die.
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The girl with the dragon tattoo
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2012.
Hoping to distance himself from the fallout of a libel conviction, journalist Mikael Blomkvist retreats to a remote island in Sweden's far north
where the unsolved murder of a young girl still haunts her industrialist uncle
forty years later. Ensconced in a cottage on the island where the killer may
still roam, Blomkvist's investigation draws him into the secrets and lies of
the rich and powerful, and throws him together with one unlikely ally:
tattooed, punk hacker, Lisbeth Salander.
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Goodnight moon and other sleepytime tales
New York, N.Y. : HBO Family, [2005].
This best loved bedtime story is a tale that has enchanted generations of young ones. Now children and stars come together for a delightfully
animated version of this and other favorite sleepytime tales.
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Hop
[United States] : Universal, 2012.
Blending state-of-the-art animation with live action, Hop tells the comic tale of Fred, an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter
Bunny and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world's
worst houseguest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.
Holden General - J HOP
How to die in Oregon
New York, NY : Docurama : Distributed by New Video, c2010.
In 1994, Oregon became the first state to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Since then, more than 500 Oregonians have taken their mortality into
their own hands. Filmmaker Peter Richardson gently enters the lives of the
terminally ill as they consider whether--and when--to end their lives by
lethal overdose. Richardson examines both sides of the complex, emotionally
charged issue. What emerges is a life-affirming, staggeringly powerful
portrait of what it means to die with dignity.
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Immortals
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2012.
In this epic tale of vengeance and destiny, power-mad King Hyperion threatens to destroy all of humanity on his maniacal quest to obtain the
ultimate weapon - the legendary Epirus Bow that gives the power to unleash war
on both Heaven and Earth. But Theseus, a heroic young villager chosen by the
gods, rises up to stop Hyperion's brutal rampage. With supernatural help from
the beautiful oracle Phaedra, Theseus embraces his destiny and leads a fierce
band of warriors.
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The innocents
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2005.
"Set in nineteenth-century England, this gothic ghost story centers around a governess taking care of two orphans in a foreboding Victorian
mansion.
As eerie apparitions appear and the children's behavior becomes strange, the
governess begins to wonder about the fate of the previous governess and her
sadistic lover. Could it be that their restless spirits are trying to corrupt
the innocence of the children, or is this 'haunting' a product of her own
fears and imagination?"-- Container.
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It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2008].
Charlie, Sally, Lucy and the rest of the gang are getting ready for Easter, but Linus insists no preparation is necessary. The Easter Beagle will
take care of everything!
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J Edgar
[United States] : Warner Home Video, 2012.
J. Edgar Hoover was head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for nearly 50 years. Hoover was feared, admired, reviled and revered, a man who
could distort the truth as easily as he upheld it. His methods were at once
ruthless and heroic, with the admiration of the world his most coveted prize.
But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image,
his career and his life.
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Jack and Jill
[United States] : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2012].
Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill,
who then refuses to leave.
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Jess + Moss
[United States] : Strand Releasing, 2012.
Jess and Moss are second cousins in the dark-fire tobacco fields of rural Western Kentucky. Without immediate families that they can relate to,
and lacking friends their own age, they only have each other. Over the course
of a summer, they venture out on a journey exploring deep secrets, identity,
and hopes of the future in the wilds of their world. Special features include:
audio commentary, deleted scenes, behind the scenes featurette, production
stills gallery, and theatrical trailer.
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Justin Morgan had a horse
Elk Grove Village, IL : Disney Educational Productions, 2005.
Set in New England in the late 1700s, Justin Morgan raises and trains a special colt, and creates the first American horse breed, the Morgan.
Holden General - J JUS
Kids & divorce for better or worse
St. Paul, MN : Twin Cities Public Television : Distributed by PBS
Home Video, c2006.
Examines the emotional and legal aftermath of divorce, seeking to find out: What's best for the kids? Explores the pros and cons of joint physical
custody, looks at efforts to reform how custody is decided in the current
judicial system, and examines how divorce education programs are helping both
parents and kids.
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The killing. The complete first season
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2012.
Following a shocking murder, the lives of the police, suspects and victim's family are intricately woven together in this 'spellbinding' (TV
Guide) series. This engrossing series has earned huge acclaim, as well as a
Golden Globe nomination and multiple Emmy nominations in its first season.
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Lady and the Tramp
[United States] : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, [2012].
Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. This
heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its
exquisite animation, unforgettable songs, and one of the greatest love stories
of all time.
Holden General - J LAD
Lego ninjago masters of spinjitzu
[United States] : Warner Home Video, 2012.
Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world! The world of Ninjago is in terrible danger. An army of skeletons has invaded from the
underworld, under the command of the evil Lord Garmadon. Their goal: capture
the Four Weapons of Spinjitzu, artifacts so powerful it is said no one being
can wield them all at once. Now Garmadon's brother, the heroic Sensei Wu, must
gather four young men and train them in the ways of the ancient art of
Spinjitzu.
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Like crazy
[United States] : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2012.
Like Crazy beautifully illustrates how your first real love is as thrilling and blissful as it is fragile. When a British college student falls
for her American classmate, they embark on a passionate and life-changing
journey only to be separated by circumstances beyond their control. Like Crazy
explores how a couple faces the real challenges of being together and of being
apart.
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The Lion King. II Simba's pride
[Burbank, Calif.] : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment :
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2011.
Kiara, Simba's daughter is on the prowl for adventure. While boldly exploring the Outlands she meets Kovu, a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's
paw prints.
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Little Bear. Feel better Little Bear
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2003], c2001.
What's the best recipe for feeling better when you're under the weather?
Chicken broth? Staying in bed? A hot cloth? Little Bear tries them all but
finds out that having family and friends around is the best medicine.
Holden General - J LIT
London River
Toronto : Mongrel Media, 2010.
This is the story of Ousmane, a Muslim and Mrs. Sommers, a Christian. Ousmane lives in France and Mrs. Sommers in the Channel Islands. They both
lead ordinary lives, until their respective children go missing on the day of
a terrorist attack in London. Although they come from different religious
backgrounds, Ousmane and Mrs. Sommers will share the same hope of finding
their children alive.
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A lonely place to die
[United States] : IFC Films, 2012.
While high up in the mountains, a group of climbers finds an eight- year- old girl who is terrified, dehydrated, and unable to speak a word of
English.
Alison, the leader of the group, convinces the others to help her rescue the
girl. But when they attempt to bring her to safety they become involved in a
kidnapping plot and soon must fight for their lives.
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Maurice Sendak's Little Bear. Rainy day tales
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2005].
When it rains, sometimes Little Bear plays indoors ... and sometimes Little Bear plays outdoors. Either way, Little Bear and his friends know how
to have fun. A rainy day never puts a damper on Little Bear's adventures -
whether he is acting in a play or puddle jumping.
Holden General - J LIT
Max & Ruby. Max and the Easter bunny
Toronto, Ont. : Distributed by kaBOOM! Entertainment, c2007.
Max and Ruby are back to celebrate Easter and springtime. Max & Ruby is a fun, sweet, and entertaining property for youngsters that promotes teamwork,
problem solving, communication, and sibling companionship.
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Melancholia
[United States] : Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2012].
In this beautifully filmed movie about the end of the world, Justine and
Michael are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her
sister Claire , and brother-in-law John. A planet called Melancholia is
heading
directly towards Earth and threatening to collide. Meanwhile, tensions are
mounting and relationships are fraying as the family deals with their fears.
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Monsenor
[United States] : First Run Features, 2012.
In El Salvador in the late '70s, one man was the voice of the poor, the disenfranchised, and the disappeared, all struggling under the corrupt
Salvadoran government. Appointed Archbishop in early 1977, Monsenor Oscar
Romero
worked tirelessly and in constant personal peril until the day he was
assassinated in March of 1980. Romero broke off ties with the military and
aligned himself with the poor, delivering messages of hope in weekly sermons
which became national events.
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Moondance Alexander
[United States] : 20th Century Fox, 2008.
"Life is a rough ride for awkward, friendless, 15-year-old Moondance. But
when a Pinto pony named Checkers leaps into her life, Moondance pursues a
dream
she never knew she had."--Container.
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2008].
Mr. Magorium owns the most amazing store in the world, where all the toys
literally come to life. When the boss decides to retire, the shop throws a
tantrum, and all its wonders begin to cease. Now Mr. Magorium's reluctant
manager, skeptical accountant, and most loyal customer must work together to
save the emporium by finding a little magic within themselves.
Holden General - J MR
The Muppets
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2012.
While on vacation in Los Angeles, Walter and his friends, Gary and Mary,
try to raise ten million dollars to save the Muppet Theater from Tex Richman,
a
business man who wants to demolish the theater in order to drill for oil.
Holden General - J MUP
Music of the heart
Burbank, CA : Miramax Home Entertainment, distributed by Echo Bridge
Home Entertainment, [2011].
The true story of a young teacher who fights against the board of education in her bid to teach underprivileged kids in a Harlem school the
beauty
of music through the violin.
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My week with Marilyn
[United States] : The Weinstein Company : Distributed by Anchor Bay
Entertainment, 2011.
In the summer of 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark, determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince
and the Showgirl, the film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier and
Marilyn
Monroe. When his diary account was published, one week was missing. This is
the
story of that week: an idyll in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get
away
from Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work.
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Nutrition
Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2005.
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Nutrition and obesity trends
[Monterey, Calif.] : Healthy Learning ; New York, N.Y. : Distributed
by Insight Media, c2010.
"Nutrition and obesity trends addresses the fact that weight management is a major concern of most people. In fact, more than 60 billion dollars is
spent annually in the often elusive efforts to lose weight. The DVD explores
whether obesity is a disease and presents a review of nutrition research that
indicates that almost all weight-loss programs can be grouped into five main
diet plans. The DVD also provides weight-loss strategies and proven treatment
plans." -- Container.
Holden General - 612.3 HEA
Nutrition and weight management
New York : Meridian Education Corporation, [2011].
This program guides students through basic concepts on maintaining a healthy weight through commitment, discipline and attention to dietary details
along with exercises. They will also learn about the body mass index and the
risk of being overweight. The USDA's dietary guidelines are also discussed.
Holden General - 612.3 HEA
One lucky elephant
New York, NY : Virgil Films & Entertainment, [2012].
One Lucky Elephant begins with circus producer David Balding's realization that Flora, the orphaned African elephant he adopted and made the
star of his circus, is tired of performing. What unfolds is a nine-year
odyssey
to find Flora a good home. Caught between the human and animal world, Flora
epitomizes the harsh reality elephants face in our expanding man-made world.
One
thing is certain, after watching this film, you'll never look at an elephant
in
a zoo or a circus in the same way again.
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Pride and prejudice
[New York] : A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video,
[2010].
The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of nineteenth-century England,
in
a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation.
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Puncture
[United States] : Millennium Entertainment, [2012?].
Mike Weiss is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger, his longtime friend and partner, is the straight-laced
and responsible yin to Mike's yang. Their mom-and-pop personal injury law firm
is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a
case involving Vicky, a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated
needle
on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, heavyweight
attorneys move in on the defense.
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The road to El Dorado
Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 2002.
Join Tulio and Miguel and their hilarious horse Altivo as they set sail,
map in hand, in search of golden treasure. Upon landing on the shores of El
Dorado, the legendary Lost City of Gold, Tulio and Miguel are mistaken for
gods
and are lavished with riches beyond their wildest dreams! As friendship,
loyalty
and greed collide, our unlikely heroes must make the decision of their lives:
run off with the gold or face unforeseen dangers to save the people of El
Dorado.
Holden General - J ROA
Rumba
[United States] : Koch Lorber Films, c2009.
Fiona and Dom have only one other passion in their lives besides each other - dancing. When a car accident turns their lives upside down, they stop
at
nothing to continue their dreams of competitive dancing.
Holden General - RUM
Sanbiki no samurai
[Irvington, NY] : The Criterion Collection, [2012].
An offshoot of a Japanese television series of the same name, "Three outlaw samurai" is a classic in its own right. A wandering, seen-it-all ronin
becomes entangled in the dangerous business of two other samurai hired to
execute a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of a corrupt
magistrate. With remarkable storytelling economy and thrilling action scenes,
it's an expertly mounted tale of revenge and loyalty.
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Sarah plain and tall
[United States] : Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions : Distributed by
Artisan, 2002.
Sarah, plain and tall: In this heartwarming, enormously popular family film, a mail-order bride travels to Kansas in 1910 and teaches a lonely family
to love again.
Holden General - J SAR
Schindler's list
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2004].
The story of a Catholic war profiteer, Oskar Schindler, who risked his life and went bankrupt in order to save more than 1,000 Jews from certain
death
in concentration camps. He employed Jews in his crockery factory manufacturing
goods for the German army. At the same time he tries to stay solvent with the
help of a Jewish accountant and negotiates business with a vicious Nazi
commandant who enjoys shooting Jews as target practice from the balcony of his
villa that overlooks the prison camp he commands.
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Scooby-Doo 2 monsters unleashed
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2004.
The reunited Mystery, Inc. team return to their hometown of Coolsville as
hereos where the local criminology museum offers an exhibition of the many
ghostly disguises used by villains they've subdued over the years. Their warm
welcome is short lived when a mean-spirited reporter airs a series of stories
calling the teams abilities into question. To make matters worse, a number of
the weird creature costumes are coming to life and wrecking havoc on the
people
of Coolsville.
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Sinbad legend of the seven seas
[United States] : DreamWorks Home Entertainment ; Universal City, CA
:
Distributed by Universal, c2003.
Sinbad, a daring and notorious rogue, has spent his life sailing the seven seas asking for trouble. Now he had been framed for stealing a priceless
and powerful treasure - the Book of Peace. Sinbad has on chance to find, then
return the precious book, and battle the Goddess of Chaos or his best friend
Proteus will die.
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The sitter
[United States] : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2012.
A comedy about a college student on suspension who is coaxed into babysitting the kids next door, though he is fully unprepared for the wild
night
ahead of him.
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The sky turns
[United States] : New Yorker Video, [2012].
After a 35-year absence, director Mercedes Alvarez returns to her native
village Aldealsenor in remote northwest Spain. She was the last child born
there,
and now only fourteen aged inhabitants remain. The passing years have made
them
natural philosophers, historians, and comedians as they muse on the transience
of things, regard the folly of conquerors from Caesar to Bush, and lace it all
with ironic, quintessentially Spanish humor.
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Slavery by another name
[United States] : PBS Home Video, 2012.
Challenges one of America's most cherished assumptions, the belief that slavery in the U.S. ended with Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, by
telling the harrowing story of how, in the South, a new system of involuntary
servitude took its place with shocking force.
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Thumbelina
Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2009].
When Thumbelina, a tiny enchanted fairy, meets Prince Cornelius, she is sure she's found her heart's desire. But before their romance can blossom, she
is kidnapped by a family of show business toads, detained by a scheming beetle
and married to a befuddled mole.
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Tinker tailor soldier spy
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2012.
At the height of the Cold War, a former agent for the British Secret Intelligence Service is called back to root out a Russian spy who has
infiltrated the organization's highest levels.
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Top secret America
[United States] : PBS Home Video, 2011.
On the tenth anniversary of September 11th, FRONTLINE Producer Michael Kirk teams up with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Priest, to
investigate
the dramatic changes that have reshaped America in the last decade. The
program
examines the history of the secret side of America's 'war on terror,' and asks
how a decade of fighting terrorism has reshaped the country and whether it has
made us any safer.
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Transformers prime. Darkness rising
Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, 2011.
Five-part miniseries that began the new Transformers prime series. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back
to
'roll out' against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. Megatron proves
to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him
mastery over life itself. 'Team Prime' may be few against the Decepticon
hordes,
but they find increased strength via bonds forged with three human teenagers.
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Transformers prime. Season one
Los Angeles : Shout Factory, c2012.
Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back to roll out against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And
Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element
that allows him mastery over life itself. Team Prime may be few against the
Decepticon hordes, but they find increased strength via bonds forged with
three
human teenagers. Make no mistake, Transformers Prime delivers heavy metal
action
and nail-biting suspense.
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Urbanized
[New York, NY : London] : Plexifilm, [2012].
Documents the issues and strategies behind the design of cities. Hear from some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers,
builders,
and thinkers. Discover the challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public
space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy that
are
fast becoming universal concerns. Explore a diverse range of urban design
projects around the world which will frame a global discussion on the future
of
cities. "Creating a humane environment through design ... will be the
challenge" in the twenty-first century.
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A very Harold & Kumar Christmas
[United States] : New Line Home Video, [2012].
Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective
Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrive at
Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold's house
ends with the 'high grade' contents, and Harold's father-in-law's prize
Christmas tree, going up in smoke.
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona
[United States] : Genius Products, [2008].
Two American women, one engaged to be married and the other sexually flirtatious, both become romantically involved with a painter while on
vacation
in Barcelona, only to find they have competition in the form of the painter's
ex
-wife.
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War horse
[United States] : Touchstone Home Entertainment ; Burbank, CA :
distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2012.
Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named
Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are
forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as
he
moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets;
British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter.
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Weeds. Season 7
[United States] : Lions Gate Home Entertainment, [2012].
New York, New High! After serving three years in the joint, the onetime suburban soccer mom is making a fresh start in New York City and going back to
doing what she does best: selling pot. But when some old friends return, they
could send everything up in flames.
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Winnie the Pooh
[United States] : Disney, [2011].
When sad, old Eeyore loses his tail, Owl sends the whole gang: Pooh; Tigger; Rabbit; Piglet; Kanga; and Roo, on a wild journey to help Eeyore and
save Christopher Robin from the mysterious Backson. In the end, it turns out
to
be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some 'hunny.'
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Wish me luck. Series 1
[Silver Spring, Md.] : Distributed exclusively by Acorn Media,
[2009].
"At the height of World War II, France is occupied and all of England is
in peril. Col. James "Cad" Cadogan will use any means necessary to get the
intelligence he needs, even sending civilians to work undercover behind enemy
lines. Based on the real-life stories of women recruited by Britain's Special
Operations Executive, this suspenseful drama series follows wife and mother
Liz
Grainger and half-Jewish factory girl Matty Firman from training in England
through the terror of their daily lives in Nazi-occupied France."--Container.
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Wish me luck. Series 2
United States : Acorn Media, c2010.
At the height of WWII, brave British women risk their lives as secret agents in occupied France. Based on real-life stories, filmed on location,
this
suspenseful series features strong female characters, tension-filled plots,
and
historical authenticity.
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Wish me luck. Series 3
[United States] : Acorn Media, 2011.
Based on a true story of British women working as undercover agents in France during WWII, this compelling series comes to a thrilling close in these
final eight episodes.
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Young adult
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2012.
Mavis Gary is a writer of teen literature who returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married
high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she
thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite
gotten over high school, either.
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Yours, mine & ours
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, [2006].
When Coast Guard commander Frank Beardsley bumps into his old high school
flame Helen North, sparks fly again, and the two quickly marry. Complications
arrive when it comes time to merge their two families. Frank has 8 kids and
Helen has 10 kids. With Frank looking to keep tight military control over the
brood, and Helen preferring her loving, hippy-like ways of encouragement, the
two struggle to maintain a family and home where the kids don't like each
other
and refuse to cooperate with any request for unity.
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