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Christmas television programs Curiosities and wonders Drama Drummers (Musicians) Juvenile films Jesus Christ Nativity Juvenile films Nursery rhymes, English History and criticism Reindeer Juvenile films Restaurants Drama Sex addiction Drama Snowmen Juvenile films Toymakers Juvenile filmsRoberts, Chris.
Summary: Nursery rhymes are rarely as innocent as they seem--there is a wealth of concealed meaning in our familiar childhood verse. More than a century after Queen Victoria decided that children were better off without the full story, London librarian Roberts brings the truth to light. He traces the origins of the subtle phrases and antiquated references, revealing religious hatred, political...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gotham Books 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.8 ROBRoberts, Chris.
Summary: "Was Little Jack Horner a squatter? What did Jack and Jill really do on that hill? Nursery rhymes are rarely as innocent as they seem, a wealth of concealed meaning hides in our familiar childhood verse. More than a century after Queen Victoria decided that children were better off without the full story, London librarian Chris Roberts brings the truth to light. He traces the origins of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2006
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 398.8 ROBAmos, Shawn
Contents: Moved(3:58 min) -- 2017(4:02 min) -- Hold Hands(2:42 min) -- The Jean Genie(4:14 min) -- Freedom Suite : Uncle Tom's Prayer(1:18 min) -- Freedom Suite : Does My Life Matter(3:24 min) -- Freedom Suite : (We've Got To) Come Together(2:30 min) -- Ain't Gonna Name Names(2:49 min) -- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding(3:48 min)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shawn Amos 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD BLUES AMOSummary: "Capped by one of the most famous speeches ever written, Shakespeare's Henry V recalls a truly great English victory. With comic sub-plots to be found among Henry's soldiers, the production boasts some terrific performances - including Sam Cox as the 'splendidly unhinged' Pistol (The Daily Telegraph). In the title role is Jamie Parker, who 'casts such a rapt spell that you feel the entire...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Opus Arte 2013
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1 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS HENSummary: When the TARDIS arrives on a jungle planet, the Doctor encounters two warring tribes, the Sevateem and the Tesh. The Sevateem worship a god called Xoanon and the Tesh are supposedly keeping Xoanon prisoner. But why do the Sevateem call the Doctor the Evil One? And what are the invisible creatures in the jungle? The Time Lord, with the help of a girl called Leela, is about to find out.
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Publisher / Publication Date: British Broadcasting Corp. 2012
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV DOCSummary: Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, have to cope with the fact that their parents divorced and that there is a new woman in their father's life: Isabel, a successful photographer. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when being with their dad, but also loves her work and does not plan to give it up. But Jackie, a full-time-mother,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia TriStar Home Video 1999
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Their only enemy is the status quo. Their only friend is chaos. Trace the origins of the deadly drug Supercool; see Jesus in strange places; deal with an infestation of Friars; and use way too many ninja throwing stars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount Home Entertainment 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV UPRSummary: Cinemax's first scripted primetime drama series returns. A high-octane, globe-spanning thriller, Strike Back focuses on two members of Section 20, a secret British anti-terrorist organization: Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester), a consummate British soldier still struggling to overcome tragedy in his life, and Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), a disgraced U.S. Delta Force operative who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV STRSummary: A look at what the life of a high school senior is really like through the eyes of five very different teenagers living in Indiana. Features the Prom Queen, the Jock, the Rebel, the Geek, and the Heartthrob.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2008
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC AMERogers, Kheris
Summary: "When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she's "too dark," Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she's smart, hope, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes her truly special, Imani learns to be fearless! Bursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers' debut picture book encourages children everywhere to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ROGRoberts, Christa
Summary: Incredible Animals! might be the wildest Guinness World Records book yet. From jaw-dropping skills to unique physical traits, every furry, feathered, scaly, smooth, and slimy creature in this book has defied the odds and silenced the neigh-sayers to become the biggest, fastest, and coolest animals, from the jungle to your own backyard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 030 ROBRoberts, Ceri
Summary: An introduction to the topic of immigrants and refugees answers such questions as why people leave their homes and what it means to be a migrant or refugee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.9 ROBCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around RobertsRobertson, Chris
Summary: Harry is a little boy with a big imagination. One day, a simple game of "don't step on the hot lava" turns into a adventure he'll never forget! This children's picture book features the iconic art of Chris Robertson and has fun simple text perfect for beginning readers and story time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Xist Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E RobRoberts, Doris
Summary: The actress from "Everybody Loves Raymond" shares the wisdom she gained from two marriages, her struggles to build a career while raising her son alone, her experiences with Hollywood ageism, and a range of favorite recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2003