How a Writer With a Ph.D. in Psychology Became a Poker Champ
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She Ate and Ate, and Never Felt Satisfied
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Paid to Seduce Another Man’s Wife, He Fell Violently in Love With Her
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Four Social Novels in Translation Consider the World’s Ills
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The Language of Friendship, as Heard in a Dublin Pub
In Roddy Doyle’s novel “Love,” a pair of lifelong drinking buddies reconnect to discuss life’s amusements and regrets.
‘I’m Here,’ Outside Says. ‘I Miss You.’
For children who have been indoors for a long time, these five picture books about the wonders of the natural world will be a breath of fresh air.
David Sedaris, Dressed Up With Nowhere to Go
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Birds of prey [DVD] : and the fantabulous emancipation of one Harley Quinn
Author: Yan, Cathy, film director. Unkeless, Bryan, film producer. Kroll, Sue, 1961- film producer. Hodson, Christina, screenwriter. Robbie, Margot, 1990- actor, film producer.
Published: 2020
Call Number: BIRDS
Format: Video disc
Summary: A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham?s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya?s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome has no choice but to team up to take Roman down.
Published: 2020
Call Number: BIRDS
Format: Video disc
Summary: A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham?s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya?s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome has no choice but to team up to take Roman down.
Blumhouse's Fantasy Island [DVD]
Author: Wadlow, Jeff, film director, screenwriter, film producer. Roach, Chris, screenwriter. Jacobs, Jillian, screenwriter. Blum, Jason, film producer. Toberoff, Marc, film producer.
Published: 2020
Call Number: BLUMHOUS
Format: Video disc
Summary: The enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.
Published: 2020
Call Number: BLUMHOUS
Format: Video disc
Summary: The enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.
Bloodshot [DVD]
Author: Wilson, David S. F., film director. Heisserer, Eric, screenwriter. Wadlow, Jeff, screenwriter. Moritz, Neal H., film producer. Jaffe, Toby, film producer.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SUSPENSE BLOODSHO
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ray Garrison is a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as a superhero by the RST Corporation, which now controls Ray's body, mind, and memories. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he's an unstoppable force, stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. Faced with the reality that he can't believe anything -- even his own thoughts -- he's on a mission to discover his true reality.
Published: 2020
Call Number: SUSPENSE BLOODSHO
Format: Video disc
Summary: Ray Garrison is a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as a superhero by the RST Corporation, which now controls Ray's body, mind, and memories. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he's an unstoppable force, stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. Faced with the reality that he can't believe anything -- even his own thoughts -- he's on a mission to discover his true reality.
The rhythm section [DVD]
Author: Morano, Reed, 1977- film director. Burnell, Mark, screenwriter. Lively, Blake, actor. Law, Jude, 1972- actor. Brown, Sterling K., actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: RHYTHM
Format: Video disc
Summary: Stephanie is out for revenge against the people that arranged the plane crash that killed her family.
Published: 2020
Call Number: RHYTHM
Format: Video disc
Summary: Stephanie is out for revenge against the people that arranged the plane crash that killed her family.
Waves [DVD]
Author: Shults, Trey Edward, film director, screenwriter. Turen, Kevin, 1979- film producer. Wilson, James (Producer), film producer. Harrison, Kelvin, Jr., 1994- actor. Hedges, Lucas, 1996- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA WAVES
Format: Video disc
Summary: Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, this film traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family, led by a well-intentioned but domineering father, as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. A heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA WAVES
Format: Video disc
Summary: Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, this film traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family, led by a well-intentioned but domineering father, as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. A heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
Ordinary love [DVD]
Author: D'sa, Lisa Barros, film director. Leyburn, Glenn, film director. McCafferty, Owen, 1961- screenwriter. Falconer, Brian J., film prooducer. Neeson, Liam, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA ORDINARY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Joan and Tom have been married for many years. When Joan is unexpectedly diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their relationship as they are faced with the challenges that lie ahead and the prospect of what might happen if the best possible outcome doesn't occur.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA ORDINARY
Format: Video disc
Summary: Joan and Tom have been married for many years. When Joan is unexpectedly diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their relationship as they are faced with the challenges that lie ahead and the prospect of what might happen if the best possible outcome doesn't occur.
Underwater [DVD]
Author: Eubank, William, film director. Duffield, Brian, screenwriter. Cozad, Adam, screenwriter. Chernin, Peter, 1951- film producer. Topping, Jenno, film producer.
Published: 2020
Call Number: UNDERWAT
Format: Video disc
Summary: A crew of aquatic researchers works to get to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. But the crew has more than the ocean seabed to fear.
Published: 2020
Call Number: UNDERWAT
Format: Video disc
Summary: A crew of aquatic researchers works to get to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. But the crew has more than the ocean seabed to fear.
The last full measure [DVD]
Author: Robinson, Todd, 1958- film director, screenwriter. Jákl, Petr, 1973- film producer Watson, John (John K.), film producer. Bassick, Michael, 1969- film producer Cohen, Adi, 1970- film producer
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA LAST
Format: Video disc
Summary: The true story of William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force medic who saved more than sixty men in one of the bleakest battles of the Vietnam War. Presented the chance to escape on the last helicopter, Pitsenbarger stayed behind to save and defend his comrade in arms. Twenty years later, Pitsenbarger's fellow soldiers and father seek the help of investigator Scott Huffman and other surviving veterans to finally secure him The Congressional Medal of Honor he deserved.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAMA LAST
Format: Video disc
Summary: The true story of William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force medic who saved more than sixty men in one of the bleakest battles of the Vietnam War. Presented the chance to escape on the last helicopter, Pitsenbarger stayed behind to save and defend his comrade in arms. Twenty years later, Pitsenbarger's fellow soldiers and father seek the help of investigator Scott Huffman and other surviving veterans to finally secure him The Congressional Medal of Honor he deserved.
The photograph
Author: Meghie, Stella, film director, screenwriter. Packer, Will, film producer. Lopez, James F., film producer. Stanfield, Lakeith, 1991- actor. Rae, Issa, actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: PHOTOGRA
Format: Video disc
Summary: When famed photographer Christina Eames unexpectedly dies, she leaves her estranged daughter Mae Morton hurt, angry and full of questions. When a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box is found, Mae finds herself on a journey delving into her mother's early life and ignites a powerful, unexpected romance with a rising-star journalist, Michael Block.
Published: 2020
Call Number: PHOTOGRA
Format: Video disc
Summary: When famed photographer Christina Eames unexpectedly dies, she leaves her estranged daughter Mae Morton hurt, angry and full of questions. When a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box is found, Mae finds herself on a journey delving into her mother's early life and ignites a powerful, unexpected romance with a rising-star journalist, Michael Block.
Dragonheart [DVD] : vengeance
Author: Silvestrini, Ivan, film director. Feitshans, Matthew, screenwriter. DeLaurentiis, Raffaella, film producer. Millson, Joseph, actor. Kane, Jack, 1999- actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAGONHE
Format: Video disc
Summary: When a young man's family is killed by marauders, he seeks the help of a swashbuckling mercenary and a reclusive dragon in a quest for vengeance. The unlikely trio's adventurous journey brings revelations and rewards far beyond the original intent.
Published: 2020
Call Number: DRAGONHE
Format: Video disc
Summary: When a young man's family is killed by marauders, he seeks the help of a swashbuckling mercenary and a reclusive dragon in a quest for vengeance. The unlikely trio's adventurous journey brings revelations and rewards far beyond the original intent.
Norm of the north [DVD]. Family vacation
Author: Bell, Anthony, 1970- film director. Toth, Andrew (Voice actor), voice actor. Durupt, Lisa (Lisa Anne), voice actor. Holmes, Jonathan (Actor), voice actor. Drummond, Brian, voice actor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: J NORM
Format: Video disc
Summary: Overwhelmed by his Kingly duties, Norm struggles to make time for both his kingdom and his family. But when his crown is mysteriously stolen in the dead of the night, Norm must embark on an epic journey, disguised as a family vacation, to track down the thief, find his crown, and hopefully, along the way, learn a valuable lesson that by working together as a family, nothing is impossible.
Published: 2020
Call Number: J NORM
Format: Video disc
Summary: Overwhelmed by his Kingly duties, Norm struggles to make time for both his kingdom and his family. But when his crown is mysteriously stolen in the dead of the night, Norm must embark on an epic journey, disguised as a family vacation, to track down the thief, find his crown, and hopefully, along the way, learn a valuable lesson that by working together as a family, nothing is impossible.
Sanditon [DVD]
Author: Blackburn, Olly, television director. Clarke, Lisa (Director), television director. Sturridge, Charles, television director. Lowe, Georgina, television producer. Davies, Andrew, 1936- screenwriter.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: DRAMA SANDITON
Format: Video disc
Summary: Tom Parker is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort, enlisting the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham. Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte, for an extended stay at Sanditon. Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham's ward, Clara.
Published: 2020 2019
Call Number: DRAMA SANDITON
Format: Video disc
Summary: Tom Parker is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort, enlisting the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham. Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte, for an extended stay at Sanditon. Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham's ward, Clara.
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