Copyright Collection (Library of Congress)
1) Garden party
Pub. Date
2008
Description
"In the vast isolation of Los Angeles, it is only the most accidental encounters that provide any relief from life's loneliness. Garden Party is the story of casual friendships that are forged and fractured in the lives of five young people, each desperately seeking any sort of meaningful human contact"--Copyright descriptive material.
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
"After the devastating losses to America's Pacific Fleet in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Imperial Navy ruled supreme in the vast Pacific Ocean. In time, the Pacific Fleet was able to rebuild to take on the Japanese. Much of the publicity went to the aircraft carriers and the Naval Aviators who flew from their decks. Yet, as important as the carriers were, the most significant naval warships in actually prosecuting the war tailed...
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
"Devil Boat" follows a group of Portland, OR PT boat Veterans as they attempt to resurrect a PT boat from the ravages of time and neglect, sixty years after the war's end. Their aim was to restore PT 568 to its original state, complete with armaments and the original compliment of three 1,200-horsepower Packard engines. Also gives an up-close-and-personal journey into the history of the PT boat.
Pub. Date
2009
Description
"The turbulent, 20 year love affair between artist Georgia O'Keefe and photographer Alfred Steiglitz fuels some of the most important art of the 20th century. Celebrated photographer and art impresario Alfred Steiglitz (Jeremy Irons) is shocked to learn that the extraordinary drawings he has recently discovered were rendered by a woman. Deciding to display the work of then-unknown artist Georgia O'Keefe (Joan Allen) in his gallery without her knowledge,...
Author
Series
House of Winslow volume 12
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 14
Description
Barney Winslow had walked away from his family with a bitterness and a rage that well fit a prizefighter. He had never measured up to his father's expectations and long ago he'd lost hope of being the person his brother was. He only wished they'd stayed in their own nice little world and leave him alone. Barney had come to believe the promises of the prize ring. If he let the rage out with his hands, he'd have all the money and women he wanted. Just...
12) Raising Arizona
Author
Pub. Date
c1987
Description
It is a love story fill with mad chases, unexpected plot twists and wild pyrotechnics.
Pub. Date
2008
Description
In 411 A.D., the son of a British chieftain is enslaved by Saxon barbarians. Having escaped and gained a new understanding and faith in God, he journeys to Wales to join the fight to stop the Saxons. He flourishes, wins the heart of the leader's daughter, and the jealousy of a military rival. He must finally decide between the girl he loves and the people he is called to defend.
Author
Pub. Date
\c.1993
Description
Aimed at children ages 5-12 years old, "Really Wild Animals" features fabulous wildlife footage augmented with animation, humor, and music, helping children learn through entertainment. Explore the world's oceans from surface to seafloor. Come face to face with whales, dolphins, sharks, and all the ocean's treasures.
19) Avenging angel
Pub. Date
2007
Description
"A preacher (Sorbo) becomes a bounty hunter after a group of refugees seeking shelter in his church is murdered by a gang of ruthless outlaws"--Internet movie database.
20) Bolt
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Super-dog Bolt is the star of a hit TV show. His life is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue. When Bolt is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt immediately springs into action to save her from the forces of evil. With the help of his number one fan and loyal partner, Rhino, and an alley cat named Mittens, they embark on an extraordinary mission to reunite with Penny. Along the way,...
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