Jones, GemmaOverview
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Gemma Jones
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,889 libraries worldwide Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Hogwarts, once thought to be a safe haven, may no longer be safe. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Harry will have to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses, a critical piece of information known only to Horace Slughorn, Hogwarts' former Potions Professor. Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter.
The merchant of Venice
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34 editions published between 1980 and 2006 in English and held by 1,854 libraries worldwide Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon, or tragic hero?
Sense and sensibility
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 1,808 libraries worldwide Tells of the Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune.
Bridget Jones's diary
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2004 in English and held by 1,444 libraries worldwide In her mid-thirties, still single and still being set up with dates by her mom, Bridget decides she needs to make a change in her life. She falls for her boss who uses her and then dumps her. In the meantime, Bridget keeps running into the divorced guy her mom tried to set her up with, and he happens to be ex-friends with her boss. She uses her diary as a confessional and she begins to wonder if she will ever find true love.
Bridget Jones the edge of reason
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and held by 1,364 libraries worldwide London-based thirty-something Bridget Jones continues her romantic relationship with Mark Darcy, despite many humorous complications.
Jane Eyre
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4 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and held by 1,117 libraries worldwide Jane Eyre, a mistreated orphan, learns to survive by relying on her independence and intelligence.
Shanghai knights
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5 editions published in 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,004 libraries worldwide Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon travel to England to find out who killed Chon's father. The killer steals the Chinese Imperial Seal that Chon's father was protecting. While they are in England, they stumble upon a conspiracy to murder the entire British royal family. Only with the help of Chon's beautiful, but deadly sister, can the trio stop the assassination and return the Imperial Seal to its rightful owners.
The Winslow boy
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 819 libraries worldwide A barrister defends a 14-year-old naval cadet accused of stealing a postal money-order.
Bridget Jones's diary
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17 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 767 libraries worldwide In her mid-thirties, still single and still being set up with dates by her mom, Bridget decides she needs to make a change in her life. She falls for her boss who uses her and then dumps her. In the meantime, Bridget keeps running into the divorced guy her mom tried to set her up with, and he happens to be ex-friends with her boss. She uses her diary as a confessional and she begins to wonder if she will ever find true love.
You will meet a tall dark stranger
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6 editions published in 2011 in English and German and held by 659 libraries worldwide After Alfie leaves his wife, Helena, to pursue his lost youth with a free-spirited call girl named Charmaine, Helena abandons rationality and surrenders her life to the loopy advice of a charlatan fortune teller. Meanwhile, daughter Sally develops a crush on her handsome boss, Greg, while her husband, Roy, becomes moonstruck over Dia, a mystery woman who catches his gaze through a nearby window. These four will find out how easy it is for their illusions to make fools of them.
The Oscar Wilde collection
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 584 libraries worldwide A collection of four of Oscar Wilde's masterpieces, and a 1995 documentary about his life, his relationship with Alfred Douglas and the trials that destroyed his career. Includes reflections by Wilde's grandson Merlin Holland, and Douglas' grandniece Alice Douglas. The Importance of Being Earnest: "Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Ernest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town. Algernon uses a similar technique, only in reverse: his imaginary friend, Bunbury, provides a convenient and frequent method of taking adventures in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits; Jack of his love Gwendolyn Fairfax, and Algernon of his belle Cecily Cardew." The picture of Dorian Gray: "Oscar Wilde's only novel, The picture of Dorian Gray, is a chilling melodrama, which scandalized polite society when first published in 1890. Dorian Gray is a wealthy English gentleman who gradually sinks into a life of dissipation and crime. Enthralled with his own physical beauty, Dorian purchases eternal youth at the expense of his soul. While Dorian remains young and unchanged by his hedonistic lifestyle, his portrait hides the terrible truth."
Wilde
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 484 libraries worldwide Notorious poet and playwright Oscar Wilde devours all that life has to offer, but there's only so much that late Victorian England will tolerate. As Wilde delves into a taboo world of unrealized homosexual desire, his life rapidly becomes a turbulent charade. He cannot escape the repercussions wrought by a "pure" society, nor will he hide in shame for being true to his nature.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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2 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in English and held by 438 libraries worldwide Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Hogwarts, once thought to be a safe haven, may no longer be safe. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Harry will have to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses, a critical piece of information known only to Horace Slughorn, Hogwarts' former Potions Professor. Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter.
The Duchess of Duke Street. Series 1
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 419 libraries worldwide Through hard work, talent, and ambition, a servant girl rises from scullery maid to become the finest chef in London and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the attention of high-placed admirers.
The Duchess of Duke Street. Series 2
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7 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 415 libraries worldwide The final episodes follow the indomitable heroine through the turmoil and terror of World War I to the 1920s. Based on a true story of Rosa Lewis, a culinary genius and the owner of London's Cavendish Hotel.
Devices and desires
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2 editions published between 1995 and 2008 in English and held by 370 libraries worldwide Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh retreats to an isolated town for some rest, but his isolation is shattered when he discovers he cannot escape murder.
Fall of eagles
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 350 libraries worldwide In the 19th century, the major European powers had gone to great lengths to maintain a balance of power throughout Europe, resulting by 1900 in a complex network of political and military alliances throughout the continent. Beginning in 1815, the Holy Alliance between Prussia, Russia, and Austria formalized what had been a strictly familial support network. The House of Habsburg, the House of Hohenzollern, and the House of Romanov had long intermarried, resulting in an incredibly tangled web of relationships, a number of which led back to Queen Victoria of England. These three families influenced the political landscape of Europe, and their personal struggles, tragedies and decisions within these relationships affected Europe to a greater degree than they ever imagined. This miniseries focuses on the leading personalities of these three privileged families, and how they influenced the events that led to WWI.
Wilde
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3 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 334 libraries worldwide Notorious poet and playwright Oscar Wilde devours all that life has to offer, but there's only so much that late Victorian England will tolerate. As Wilde delves into a taboo world of unrealized homosexual desire, his life rapidly becomes a turbulent charade. He cannot escape the repercussions wrought by a "pure" society, nor will he hide in shame for being true to his nature.
MI-5. Volume 7
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 289 libraries worldwide Having spent years in a Russian prison, Lucas North is welcomed back by MI-5 supremo and old friend Harry Pearce, who was instrumental in finally securing his release. Lucas is keen to get back to work straight away and, with Section D's current priority operation having a strong Russian connection, he could well prove invaluable. But, after so many years with only a high ranking Russian spymaster for company, can Lucas's loyalty really be taken for granted?
The Duchess of Duke Street
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6 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 278 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a cook, who became the owner of the Cavendish Hotel and through her culinary skills, beauty and connections, rose to the pinnacle of London Society. more
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Action and adventure films Antiques Asia Comedy films Comedy films Detective and mystery television programs Drama England England--London Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film and video adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Good and evil Governesses Great Britain History Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Hotelkeepers Hotels Italy--Venice Jones, Bridget (Fictitious character) Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Mothers and daughters Police Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) Queens Romance films Romantic comedy films Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616 Shylock (Fictitious character) Single women Sisters Teenagers--Conduct of life Television adaptations Television comedies Television mini-series Television programs Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wilde, Oscar,--1854-1900 Wizards Women Women--Conduct of life Women cooks Young women
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Alternative Names
Jones, Jennifer, 1942-
Jones, Jennifer 1942-
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English
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German (5) Spanish (4) No Linguistic content (3) Multiple languages (2) Undetermined (2) French (1) Russian (1) Italian (1) Apache languages (1) Thai (1) Covers
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