Gervais, Ricky

Night at the Museum. Battle of the Smithsonian ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,614 libraries worldwide
When the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Smithsonian Institution. It houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. These range from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers. From Fonzie's leather jacket to Archie Bunker's lounge chair. After stealing a security guard's ID badge, Larry Daley slips into the Archives of the Smithsonian, where Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh, comes to life with the reestablishing of The Tablet as a magical force in the museum. It brings the old exhibits and new exhibits to life, and in conflict with each other. Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earheart.

Night at the Museum ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2007 in Spanish and English and held by 1,331 libraries worldwide
Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.

The invention of lying ( Visual )
10 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,207 libraries worldwide
Mark is a desperate unemployed writer who lives in a world where everyone unfailingly tells the truth. People don't even know what fiction is. Every thought, no matter how humiliating or harsh, tumbles out unvarnished. Then one day, Mark becomes so desperate he concocts a lie. In a world where everyone is unfailingly honest, a lie is believed with total and absolute gullibility. Mark can get anything he wants. The one thing he truly wants is the love of a girl named Anna who happens to be the one person he can't bring himself to lie to.

Ghost town ( Visual )
10 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Multiple languages and held by 1,189 libraries worldwide
Bertram Pincus is an irritable dentist whose people skills leave much to be desired. Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him. Frank Herlihy, in particular, pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen. Now, Pincus is put squarely in the middle of a triangle with spirited result.

Night at the Museum ( Visual )
10 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,170 libraries worldwide
Larry Daley is a divorced father who can't seem to keep a job for more than a week. As a last resort, Larry applies for a job as a night shift security guard at the American Museum of Natural History. However, a seemingly easy job turns out to be an adventure when he finds that an ancient curse causes the "inhabitants" of the museum to come to life at night.

Valiant ( Visual )
6 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,053 libraries worldwide
Valiant and his feathered friends take to the sky as they work their way into the Royal Air Force during World War II. Together this rag-tag squadron of carrier pigeons engages in aerial adventures at a spitfire pace. From the first bumbling day of basic training through the final feather-raising mission, the flock of friends swoop their way toward victory. Against the odds and an evil German falcon, Valiant is called upon for a very important assignment.

For your consideration ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,023 libraries worldwide
No-name actors are making a low-budget period drama called "Home for Purim," when an anonymous post on the Internet suggests that one performance is Oscar-worthy. Then, two more cast members get Oscar-related press: buzz in "Variety" and appearances on TV prompt the studio executives to insist on changes in the script in anticipation of a blockbuster. Jump ahead a few months to the days before Oscar nominees are announced: just the possibility of a nomination has changed the actors' lives.

The office. Season five ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 635 libraries worldwide
Clock in to The Office for even more inappropriate remarks, uncomfortable silences, and petty behavior. Join Michael Scott, the clueless boss of the Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin who 'manages' to create unending comical drama despite his best intentions. Trusty and loyal assistant-to-the-regional manager Dwight Schrute continues to uphold the office honor and more.

Flanimals by Ricky Gervais ( Book )
6 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 580 libraries worldwide
A field guide to a bizarre group of creatures called Flanimals showcases their many colorful varieties and their odd behavior, disgusting diet, and strange way of interacting.

The office. The complete second series ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 572 libraries worldwide
A hilarious, biting look at everyday office life. In series two, Swindon have merged with Slough and Manager David Brent has to assimilate the new intake, a group of well-trained and motivated personnel. It should be an easy job, but sadly no one informed the staff that good looks, popularity, and humor are reserved only for the Boss.