Nouri, MichaelOverview
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Michael Nouri
The proposal
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,598 libraries worldwide High-powered book editor Maggie is everyone's worst nightmare: ruthless, driven, and tactless. When she finds herself faced with deportation back to Canada, she coerces her much younger assistant into marrying her. However, when the government becomes suspicious, they embark upon a charade in order to make the marriage seem legitimate.
Flashdance
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43 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,102 libraries worldwide Alex Owens is a fiercely determined and beautiful 18 year old woman who works as a welder by day and as a dancer at a local bar at night. Alex struggles to gain independence, finds love, and realize her dream--to dance at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance.
Lovely & amazing
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6 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 547 libraries worldwide "An intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses"--Container.
Boynton Beach Club
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2 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 373 libraries worldwide Lois, Harry, Marilyn, Sandy and Jack live in an "Active Adult" community in Boynton Beach, Florida. Their lives intersect when they meet at a local Bereavement Club where they go to find the emotional support needed after losing a loved one. New love and romance do not end at retirement, but can bloom long after. These five do not see themselves as becoming old, and these residents of Boynton Beach aren't about to start. Sometimes we all need a little reminder that life is worth living and sharing.
Victor Victoria a new musical comedy : original Broadway cast recording
by Henry Mancini
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7 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and German and held by 312 libraries worldwide
Victor/Victoria
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6 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and held by 295 libraries worldwide A poverty-stricken singer in Depression-era Paris becomes convinced that the only way she can earn a living on the nightclub circuit is to masquerade as a man who impersonates women. Then she meets the man of her dreams.
Danielle Steel's Changes
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5 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 280 libraries worldwide A New York TV newswoman with children marries a Los Angeles heart surgeon with children.
Even cowgirls get the blues
by Tom Robbins
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in English and held by 265 libraries worldwide Sissy, a small-town girl with big dreams, is journeying from Virginia to Manhattan to the Dakota Badlands.
Carman the champion
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3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 209 libraries worldwide Former champion boxer Orlando Leone (Carman) is "the preacher" at an inner city youth center. Wanting to give something back to the community, he bought a large building for a church youth center. When funds run low, he takes on one last fight, but when he enters the ring, he's not alone. He has faith on his side.
Even cowgirls get the blues
by Tom Robbins
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 189 libraries worldwide Starring Sissy Hankshaw, flawless and beautiful (almost). This small-town girl with Big-time dreams and a quirk to match will hitchike her way into your heart, your hopes, and your sleeping bag. Featuring Bonanza Jellybean and the smoothriding cowgirls of Rubber Rose Ranch; Chink, lascivious guru of yams and yang; Julian, Mohawk by birth, asthmatic esthete and husband by disposition; Dr. Robbins, preventive psychiatrist and reality instructor. Follow Sissy's amazing odyssey from Virginia to chich Manhattan to the Dakota Badlands, where FBI agents, cowgirls, and estactic whooping cranes explode in a deliciously drawn-out climax.
The Hidden
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15 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 173 libraries worldwide A sci-fi thriller in which a series of bizarre, inexplicable robberies and murders have L.A. police detective Tom Beck totally baffled. It doesn't help when mysterious F.B.I. agent Lloyd Gallagher tells him that a ruthless extraterrestrial creature is invading the bodies of innocent victims--transforming them into inhuman killers with an intense fondness for heavy metal music, red Ferraris and unspeakable violence!
Black blade
by Eric Lustbader
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 150 libraries worldwide In New York City, a chain of brutal murders begins....In Washington, a plot conceived at the highest levels of American government is at work to bring the economic colossus of Japan to its knees....In Tokyo, a critical power struggle is nearing its final stages for control of the enigmatic Black Blade Society, an ostensibly political cabal whose motives may encompass far more than politicis.
Footloose Flashdance
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 110 libraries worldwide Footloose. A fatherless teen-age boy from Chicago who likes to dance tries to shake up his new small midwestern hometown of Bomont, which doesn't allow public dancing. Bomont's Baptist minister is a staunch supporter of the ban on public dancing, but has a "loose" teenage daughter in high school who doesn't share his views on the ban. The two teenagers develop a mutual affection for each other and fight the ban in order to have a high school dance.
High roller. The Stu Ungar story
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 103 libraries worldwide Poker legend Stu Ungar won millions playing card games. He was one of two people ever to win the World Series of Poker three times. But, in spite of his success, a life of excess and addiction left him in tremendous debt and could only end in tragedy.
This matter of marriage
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 92 libraries worldwide Architects Hallie Mitchell and Donnalee Crawford realize that building their business together does not mean they cannot also build a personal relationship.
Flashdance
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 76 libraries worldwide Alex Owens is a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream: to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, Alex bravely pursues her dream. As she undertakes an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions, she will also learn the meaning of love. Special features include featurettes, and theatrical trailers.
This Calder sky Calder born, Calder bred
by Janet Dailey
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2 editions published between 1993 and 2010 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide A historical romance that takes place in the heartland of America.
At the Sinatra Club
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 47 libraries worldwide "It's 1972 and the Mafia crime families are at war, but that isn't enough to stop a young, unknown John Gotti, who has big ideas and even bigger ambitions. In order to put an end to a two decades' conflict, Gotti pulls together an unlikely crew made up of one member from each crime family to pull off a silver bullion heist."
Victor Victoria the broadway musical
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide A poverty-stricken singer in Depression-era Paris becomes convinced that the only way she can earn a living on the nightclub circuit is to masquerade as a man who impersonates women. Then she meets the man of her dreams.
American Yakuza
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8 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and French and held by 30 libraries worldwide An FBI agent becomes involved in the Japanese criminal underworld, and is brought into conflict with the Italian mob and an FBI task force. more
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French (26) Spanish (10) Multiple languages (7) German (5) Undetermined (2) Chinese (1) Russian (1) No Linguistic content (1) Italian (1) Covers
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