Summary: The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andres Wood traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN VIOSummary: "Out of Print is a documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles." -- container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC OUTSummary: LBJ, Lyndon Baines Johnson -- Texan, Democrat, political virtuoso. He rises up out of the 1960s like a Colossus, like something from Shakespeare, filling the stage -- 10, 12 characters in one. He is admired and he is detested. But the real measure of a leader is what he gets done, the size of the problems he faces. Before Lyndon Johnson, we were essentially a segregated society. Inequality...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV LBJSummary: Simone Bitton, a Jewish woman born in Morocco who identifies with both Arab and Jewish cultures, examines the personal, cultural, and monetary costs of the Israeli West Bank Barrier, a wall being built to separate Israelis and Palestinians.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Life Size Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WALStrachey, Lytton
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Weidenfeld & Nicolson 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.081 STRSummary: "Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story chronicles the life and times of the legendary filmmaker who, through his annual ski films and national tours which began in the early 1950's, was a driving force in the development and promotion of the ski industry in America and throughout the world. Miller, who died in 2018 at the age of 93 while the documentary was still in production, sat with the...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Documentary that masterfully explores the significance of water in Chile's vast history and culture, examining the indigenous tribes of the western Patagonian waterways and the tragic journey of Jemmy Button, who in 1830 was bought by the English navy for the price of a mother of pearl button.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN PEASummary: "America's battle against childhood obesity is an issue too big for many to fully comprehend. With one in three children overweight, the epidemic is sweeping our nation at an unforgiving rate. But in spite of these odds, Bite size showcases the stories of four inspiring kids from diverse backgrounds who are fighting for their health one day at a time. Proving that it's not just about the...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BITSummary: "Tracing the steps of grunge from its subversive inception in neighborhood basements to its global rise to the multimillion dollar pop culture phenomenon, Hype! incorporates hilarious interviews with rare concert footage of bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mudhoney and The Melvins"--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Republic Pictures 2004
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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC HYPLitton, Jonathan
Summary: Introduces readers to botany, providing information about different types of plants and what makes them grow.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Double Day, an imprint of Random House Children's Books 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1982
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD SHOW MUSIC FANDISNEY, WALT-PRODUCTIONS.
Summary: A treasure hunter must steal the Declaration of Independence in order to keep it out of the hands of a ruthless enemy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Buean Vista-Home Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE NAT(WALT DISNEY'S PRODUCTION)
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1990
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD SHOW MUSIC FANBig Idea Productions
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: WarnerBrothers 2001
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD VEGBig Idea Productions
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2002
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD VEGDan Dalton Production.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simitar Entertainment 1992
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1 available in Adult, Call number: VHS VHS GUNLaxton, Edward.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 941.5081 LAXLofton, LouAnn.
Summary: "Investing isn't a man's world anymore--and this book shows why that's a good thing for individual portfolios, Wall Street, and the world's financial system"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperBusiness 2011
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 332.6 LOFLoxton, Howard.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: P. Hamlyn 1970
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 625.2 LOXSummary: A portrait of musical iconoclast David Johansen from Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi. From his days leading The New York Dolls to his reinvention as lounge lizard Buster Poindexter, David Johansen is a chameleonic one-of-a-kind performer. Featuring a live performance at Cafe Carlyle in New York City, where he performs as Poindexter singing the Johansen songbook, along with new and archival...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PERSummary: When Emma and Noah find a mysterious box of toys on the beach, strange things start happening. The kids develop special powers and with their parents and teachers, they realize that their mission is far more important than they had ever dreamed.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: New Line Home Entertainment 2007
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2 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY LASDutton, Ralph
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: B.T. Batsford 1939
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R-GEN 929.344 DUTLewton, Kelli
Summary: "With party themes like 'Unicorns Trending,' 'Boho Beach,' 'Modern Pumpkin' and 'Party Bling,' the suggestions in this guide are guaranteed to take your parties to the next level. Each chapter offers a party blueprint with tips from event designer Kevin Miller, a full menu and recipes. Use the plan in its entirety or take what inspires you"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribe Publishing Company 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 642.4 LEWLoxton, Howard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1997