Edwards, Anthony 1962-Overview
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Anthony Edwards
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Anthony Edwards
Zodiac
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3 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,362 libraries worldwide A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. The four men most affected by the killer are San Francisco PD Homicide detectives David Toschi and William Armstrong, and the San Francisco Chronicle reporters Paul Avery and Robert Graysmith. Displays the psychological and emotional effects of the killings, as well as the endless procedural details of the investigation (handwriting experts, the "2500" suspects), the letters sent to the San Francisco Chronicle by Zodiac and the work of a 20+ year investigation that wears down and whittles away at any kind of normal life for Toshi and Graysmith. Both men are obsessed with Zodiac and both pay for this obsession with the hard years and loves lost and never regained.
The forgotten
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 1,065 libraries worldwide "Nine-year-old Sam Paretta is dead, killed in a plane crash. Even though it's been fourteen months since the accident, his mother, Telly, still grieves over the loss. But suddenly, her husband swears they never had a child and her psychiatrist insists she's delusional. Worst of all, there is absolutely no evidence to prove Sam ever existed. Haunted by the memories of her son, Telly's search for the truth propels her into a dark mind-shattering conspiracy of unearthly terror"--Container.
Flipped
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6 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 970 libraries worldwide When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other.
Good night, gorilla --and more bedtime stories
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 820 libraries worldwide Good night, gorilla: The zookeeper makes his nightly rounds but never suspects that someone is making mischief along the way. How do dinosaurs say good night: Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Happy birthday, moon: Little bear and the moon wish each other happy birthday. Napping house: Granny and all her critters pile on her bed for a nap.
Top gun
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19 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 751 libraries worldwide Maverick Mitchell, a daring young flyer in the U.S. Navy is out to become the best of the best at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.
Top gun
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 741 libraries worldwide At the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School, cocky, young pilots compete against one another in the air as well as on the ground.
Fast times at Ridgemont High
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 629 libraries worldwide A comedy that chronicles the trials and tribulations of several high school students.
Thunderbirds
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 606 libraries worldwide Tracy Island not only houses Jeff Tracy and his five sons, but also serves as headquarters for the top-secret International Rescue organization. A criminal mastermind known only as "The Hood" manages to get past the island's security measures and trys to take over International Rescue. His goal is to steal the five most advanced rescue vehicles and use them for his own agenda. With Jeff and his four eldest sons on a mission, there's only one person with any hope of stopping the takeover - the youngest son, Alan, who vows to save his family and keep the Thunderbirds alive.
The night before Christmas
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 553 libraries worldwide The night before Christmas: Clement C. Moore's classic poem about a visit from St. Nicholas. Max's Christmas: Max is told he can't stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks downstairs anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake? Morris's disappearing bag: Morris thinks his brother and sister have better Christmas presents, but then he finds something very special in the last box under the tree. Owl moon: A young girl and her father take a magical night-time walk through the snowy woods in search of the great horned owl.
Danny and the dinosaur --and more friendly "monster" stories
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 523 libraries worldwide Danny and the dinosaur: When Danny visits the museum, he thinks it would be nice to play with a dinosaur. It's great fun when the dinosaur is just as eager to play with Danny. The two spend a whole day together. The Island of the Skog: A band of mice and their leader set sail to an island inhabited by a hostile Skog with gigantic feet. But when the two parties finally meet face to face, they find they have a lot more in common than they thought. The beast of Monsieur Racine: Monsieur Racine lays a trap and catches a marauder, a strange but harmless-looking beast, who has been stealing his prize pears. What happens when Monsieur Racine presents his catch to the Academy of Science throws Paris into an uproar.
Motherhood
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6 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 509 libraries worldwide A stay-at-home mother tries to plan her daughter's birthday party, help her absent-minded husband, make up with her best friend, and still have time to write a large essay for a contest in a major magazine.
ER. The complete first season
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10 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 505 libraries worldwide Complete first season of the television program that focuses on the lives and activities of the doctors and staff of a Chicago hospital's emergency room.
Northfork
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 473 libraries worldwide Set in 1955, the residents of a small Montana community are forced to move their homes to make way for a new dam. Most of them have left, but a few remain: a religious zealot with two wives, a conscience-bound minister, and an orphan boy whose fevered visions have convinced him that he's an angel. Mysterious, black-clad Evacuation Teams are sent to move these holdouts, and the characters' lives converge in a tale of longing, loss, faith and reawakening.
Winter holiday stories
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and held by 439 libraries worldwide In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. The night before Christmas: The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: For each new day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share their thoughts, songs, stories from the past and dreams about the future.
Playing by heart
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in English and held by 397 libraries worldwide Three couples representing different generations come together in unexpected and surprising ways.
Revenge of the nerds
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9 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 386 libraries worldwide At Adams College, the jocks rule the school from their house on high, the Alpha Beta fraternity. So when a group of socially-challenged misfits try to go Greek, they are immediately rejected by every house on campus. Deciding to start their own fraternity, the nerds soon find themselves in a battle royale as the Alpha Betas try to crush their new rivals.
Good night, Gorilla -- and more great sleepytime stories
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2 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 383 libraries worldwide As the zookeeper makes his nightly rounds, he has no idea that Gorilla is letting all the animals out of their cages. A thoughtful little bear decides to get the moon a birthday present, so he climbs a mountain to ask the moon what it wants. Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap, until a little flea has a big surprise. An old couple pines to have children, so the moon presents them with twelve tiny babies. A lonesome trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet for a duet. One by one ten instruments gather together to create beautiful music. When her new brother arrives, Elizabeti wants a baby of her own. She finds a rock that makes a perfect baby.
ER. The complete fourth season
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16 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 329 libraries worldwide In its fourth season, ER received 16 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. Watch the fourth season, which begins with the critically acclaimed documentary episode that aired 'live.'
ER. The complete fifth season
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11 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 316 libraries worldwide In its fifth season, third-year med student Lucy Knight joins the team in the ER and kindles a relationship with Dr. Carter. Dr. Green watches helplessly as his family is torn apart, and Dr. Ross leaves the ER for a new job.
The night before Christmas and more classic holiday tales
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 316 libraries worldwide The night before Christmas: Clement C. Moore's classic poem about a visit from St. Nicholas. In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. Seven candles for Kwanza: describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values. Too many tamales: Maria feels very grown-up helping make Christmas dinner, until she realizes that she may have lost her mother's ring in one of the tamales. (3 bonus stories) Max's Christmas: Max is told he can't stay up to see Santa, but he sneaks downstairs anyway. Will Santa still come if Max is awake? Morris's disappearing bag: Morris thinks his brother and sister have better Christmas presents, but then he finds something very special in the last box under the tree. The Little drummer boy: Tells the story of the procession to Bethlehem and the offer of a poor boy to play his drum for the Christ Child. For primary grades. more
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Action and adventure films Air pilots, Military Animated films Bears Bedtime Birthdays California, Southern California--San Francisco Christmas Comedy films Competition Detectives Dinosaurs Drama Emergency physicians Families Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films Films for the hearing impaired First loves Grief High school students Hospitals--Emergency services Illinois--Chicago Investigative reporting Juvenile works Man-woman relationships Medical students Medical television programs Memory Mothers Navy Fighter Weapons School (U.S.) Physician and patient Rescue work Romance films Romantic comedy films Science fiction films Self-perception Serial murderers Serial murder investigation Short films Sleep Television programs Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Zoo animals
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Edwards, Anthony Charles 1962-
Edwards, Anthony Charles Planck, 1962-
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