Caro
Author
Series
Years of Lyndon Johnson volume 3
Language
English
Description
Master of the Senate, Book Three of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkable periods: his twelve years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate.
At the heart of the book is its unprecedented revelation of how legislative power works in America, how the Senate works, and how Johnson, in his ascent to the presidency, mastered the Senate as no political leader before him had...
At the heart of the book is its unprecedented revelation of how legislative power works in America, how the Senate works, and how Johnson, in his ascent to the presidency, mastered the Senate as no political leader before him had...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Language
English
Description
"The zoo isn't what it used to be. It's run down, and Hippo hardly ever gets any visitors. So he decides to set off for the outside with his friend Red Panda. To make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he'll have to act like a human, get a job, and wear a hat as a disguise. He's a good employee, whether he's a construction worker, a hair stylist, or a sous chef. But what he really needs is a job where he can be himself"--...
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by the 1987 true story, the movie follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California₂s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White, a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an...
7) Whale rider
Series
Shout select volume 27
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Shrill meets Brotopia in this personal and researched look at women's rights and issues through the lens of sports, from an award-winning sports journalist and women's advocate"--
From casual sexism, like condescending coverage of women's pro sports, to more serious issues, like athletes who abuse their partners and face only minimal consequences, misogyny in sports is home to a vast swath of gender issues that apply to all of us. DiCaro has been...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The real-life story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. In 1939 Poland, Antonina Żabińska and her husband, Dr. Jan Żabinski, have the Warsaw Zoo flourishing under his stewardship and her care. When the Germans invade their country, they are forced to report to the Reich's newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz Heck. To fight back on their own terms, Antonina and Jan covertly begin working with the Resistance....
10) The cell
Publisher
New Line Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Using an experimental technique, a therapist enters the mind of a serial killer to save a child's life. Her experience becomes a nightmare when she cannot find her way out.
11) North country
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Josey Aimes needs a job and goes to work at a Minnesota steel mine after splitting with her violent husband. But the job proves to be almost as harrowing as her marriage. The male miners are resentful of women taking their jobs, so the men verbally abuse and play humiliating pranks on the female miners. After being physically assaulted by a coworker, Josey tries to fight against the harassment, but none of the other women will join her case for fear...
Author
Series
Kitten Construction Company volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Marmalade and her crew of construction kittens are in high demand! Their latest assignment (and biggest job yet) is to build the new Mewburg bridge. But with the bridge comes the one thing that cats hate most of all--water! As the team struggles to face their fears and do their jobs, they are forced to get help from some unlikely allies ... slobbery, car-chasing dogs."--Provided by publisher
14) Absolution
Author
Series
Anderson and Costello volume 1
Language
English
Description
Police detective Alan McAlpine is haunted by a decades-old case as he returns to Glasgow's Patrickhill Station after a long absence to investigate a serial killer who positions his victims' bodies as if they have been crucified.
15) Whale rider
Language
English
Description
The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai...
16) Mulan
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, disguised as the male soldier, "Ping", she bravely takes her father's place in the Imperial Army. Helped by her funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and her courageous Captain Shang. Mulan's adventures lead to a climatic battle atop the Imperial Palace, where her family's honor and the fate of...
Publisher
Wild Surmise Productions, Sony Pictures Classics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Two literary legends, writer Robert Caro and his longtime editor, Robert Gottlieb, have worked together to create some of the greatest non-fiction books in history. Now 86, Caro is determined to complete the final volume of his masterwork, "The Years of Lyndon Johnson"; Gottlieb, 91, wants to edit it. With humor and insight, this unique double portrait reveals the work habits, peculiarities, and professional joys of these two ferocious intellects...
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press, in association with No Exit Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The twenty brand new crime stories in this book have been specially commissioned to celebrate the tenth anniversary of CrimeFest, described by the Guardian as "one of the 50 best festivals in the world." Contributors come from around the world and include the legendary Maj Sjöwall who, together with partner Per Wahlöö, was the originator of Nordic noir. The editors are Martin Edwards and Adrian Muller. Martin Edwards is responsible for many award-winning...
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Drag celebrates the fabulous current and historical influence of drag, and its talented and inspiring performers. Since man first walked the Earth ... in heels, no other art form has wielded as unique an influence on pop culture as Drag. Drag artists have now sashayed their way to snatch the crowns as the Queens of mainstream entertainment. Through informative and witty essays chronicling over 100 years of drag, readers will embark on a Priscilla-like...
20) France
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Vive la France! (Long live France!) The French mostly use this phrase during patriotic celebrations, but tourists to the country are sure to adopt the saying after experiencing all France has to offer. It is consistently the world's top tourist destination"--
