Summary: A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but most often having a wicked sense of humor and filled with unexpected twists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CBS DVD 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Follows Damon Gameau as he embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as healthy. Highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC THASummary: When two boys disappear from a remote cattle station, local police sergeant Emma James calls in Indigenous detective Jay Swan to help find out what happened. As Emma and Jay butt heads over their conflicting methods, the unexpected arrival of Jay's troubled daughter only inflames the tension. But when their investigation uncovers other crimes haunting the backwater town, the detectives must...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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3 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV MYSSummary: Follow five carnival workers who are kidnapped and forced to participate in a violent game. The goal of the game is to survive twelve hours against a gang of crazy killer clowns. Rob Zombie's most brutal film to date!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lions Gate Entertainment 2016
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1 available in Video Discs, Call number: DVD 31Summary: The result of the Brexit referendum in the summer of 2016 caused a political earthquake that laid waste to the normally stable British establishment and sent political tremors across the world. This punchy and provocative feature length drama goes exclusively behind the scenes of the 'Vote Leave' campaign, unpacking the personalities, strategies, and feuds of the winning side, and exploring the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV BRESummary: After a lengthy spell in a wellness center, Stephen returns to his provincial pub, refreshed and re-energized. Thankfully, Andrew, the formerly prodigal foster brother, has been managing affairs. But despite Stephen being back it's not all plain sailing. Stephen's sister Cass, resenting her mum's relationship with young boyfriend Julian, packs up and leaves home. Blunt and uncompromising Uncle...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV BACSummary: A young Englishman teaching in an outback school sets off to spend his summer vacation in Sydney but doesn't make it beyond the nearby mining town known as 'the Yabba'. He is engulfed by the slightly sinister mateship of the locals with its undertow of repressed sexuality and squalid violence. The excess of this alcoholic nightmare is held in check by rough humour.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Madman Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY DRAMA WAKSummary: It started as photographs taken by soldiers of the abuse and torture prisoners were suffering in Abu Ghraib prison, and turned into a media frenzy full of scandal and cover-ups. One of the most notorious moments in recent U.S. military history is examined, through interviews with participants and dramatic reenactments of events.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC STASummary: Bob Belcher is a third-generation restaurateur and his ever-quirky family who together run the restaurant Bob's Burgers. Bob believes his burgers speak for themselves and isn't afraid to offer a variety of off-beat creations. Bob's wife, Linda, supports his dream but is becoming sick of the slow times, as the restaurant is constantly in danger of going out of business.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: "Bob and Gene take father-son bonding to new heights with a high-flying trapeze experience, Linda tranforms into "Punky Bookster" for her storytelling gig at the local library, and the kids put the squeeze on a juice truck owner who's trying to take over their back alley turf"--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: Bob's Burgers serves up a sizzling sixth season of well-done comedy that features voices of Cloris Leachman, Paul Rudd, Wanda Sykes and more! The Belcher children put on a musical spectacular to earn their spot on the Nice List of a grumpy mall Santa, Linda hopes her "wine shoe" promotion is a perfect fit for the restaurant, and the whole town gets involved when Bob lands in a sticky situation...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment 2018
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: A road trip though the creative spirit of the American South, a world of churches, prisons, coal mines, and mountains, with alternative country musician and songwriter Jim White acting as tour guide. Presents a collage of stories and testimonies while a strange Southern Jesus looms in the background.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The controversial sitcom that defined the late '70s and became an instant classic, Soap took viewers into the homes of not one but two of the most dysfunctional families ever-- and we couldn't help but embrace every eccentric one of them!"--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2008
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SOASummary: Miracle Workers follows Craig, a low-level angel responsible for handling all of humanity's prayers, and Eliza, a recent transfer from the Department of Dirt. Their boss, God, pretty much has checked out to focus on his favorite hobbies. To prevent Earth's destruction, Craig along with Eliza, must achieve their most impossible miracle to date.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV MIRSummary: A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY CORSummary: This season, Bob's Burgers serves up even more greasy fun. In the hilarious musical milestone 150th episode, Tina tries to connect with her (latest) soulmate at boy band auditions. Power, betrayal and revenge are on the menu when Louise becomes Principal for a Day, Gene gets ditched by his BFF, and Bob befriends a vengeful quilter, and loses his ability to flip burgers. Meanwhile Linda gets a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: "The fourth season of the animated comedy series Bob's Burgers returns with Bob and his quirky family. Bob subs as the home economics teachers at the kids' school, Linda goes to her high school reunion and ends up singing there, the family tries to create a local Super Bowl advertisement, and the kids set up a trap for Santa Claus."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: "Bob eagerly enters a "Best Burger" contest, Linda goes blonde, eldest daughter Tina romances a ghost, Gene directs a musical, and bunny ears-wearing youngest daughter Louise infiltrates the Thundergirls youth club."--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV BOBSummary: A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, dermination, and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV CORSummary: In the final season of EPISODES, several months have passed and the game show hosted by Matt is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, this means his years as an actor are completely forgotten. Sean and Beverly are equally miserable. Sean's loathsome ex-partner is now in charge of their new series, The Opposite of Us, and Sean and Beverly must now endure his utter lack of humor or talent as...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV EPISummary: The final series focuses on the split between Hannah and Nathan. The two divorce lawyers are facing their own divorce amicably, until shock revelations prompt a painful showdown.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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2 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV SPLSummary: "A young F.B.I. agent is assigned watchdog duty over a fellow agent, but finds herself drawn into his investigations of paranormal and unexplained phenomena."
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Publisher / Publication Date: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment 2005
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV XSummary: In the spring of 1942, German troops advanced deep into the Soviet Union en route to Stalingrad. Hitler seriously misjudged the tenacity of the Red Army and was convinced that the city could be conquered before winter. Ordinarily foot soldiers, inadequately clothed and without sufficient food, struggled just to stay alive.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013