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The Lord of the rings
by J. R. R Tolkien
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64 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 6,269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-Earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, the Ruling Ring, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-Earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom
The lord of the rings
by J. R. R Tolkien
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55 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 5,670 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Join Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the brave members of the Fellowship as they continue their quest to destroy the Ring of Power. As darkness descends on Middle-earth, a strange creature named Gollum leads the heroes to the Black Gates of Mordor. The rest of Middle Earth prepares for a battle that will decide the fate of all
Lord of the rings
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47 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 4,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth
Raiders of the lost ark
by Steven Spielberg
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24 editions published between 1980 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 3,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Indy ... and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood ... dodge booby-traps, fight Nazis and stare down snakes in their incredible worldwide quest for the mystical Ark of the Covenant"--Container
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
by Steven Spielberg
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27 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 3,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Beginning with a prologue in which a young Indiana Jones is introduced, the epic continues with the adult Indy embarking on a perilous quest for his father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. The Nazis are on the trail of the Holy Grail, and have kidnapped the professor, who is an authority on the Cup of Christ. Indy inches through rat-filled catacombs, battles Nazis in biplane dogfights, and braves the firepower of unstoppable tanks
The princess diaries 2 royal engagement
by Jenny Carroll
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8 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Chinese and held by 2,304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Princess Mia has just graduated college. She is soon going to take over as Queen of Genovia from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse. However, Mia learns that she must marry in 30 days or forfeit the crown of Genovia to another rightful heir, Nicholas Devereaux. His uncle, Vicount Mabrey is really the one who wants Nicholas to be King. Not trusting Nicholas, Mia picks a decent guy who's sweet and charming and likeable, but can she go through with the wedding to someone she doesn't really love? Will Mia follow her heart or sacrifice for her country?
The jungle book 2
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 1,951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Mowgli returns to the jungle for some fun with Baloo, and finds that Shere Khan is still on the hunt for him. When Shanti comes looking for him he must try to protect his friend, and decide if he wants to remain in the jungle or return to the village
Aladdin and the king of thieves
by Walt Disney
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7 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and held by 1,616 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The legendary Forty Thieves threaten to ruin the wedding of Aladdin and Jasmine
One night with the king
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tells the story of Hadassah, the young Jewish girl who becomes the Biblical Esther, Queen of Persia. Despite her position, Hadassah's life is in danger, as the state has decreed that all Jews will be put to death. Defying warnings to remain silent, however, Hadassah struggles to save her people, evens as she seeks to win the heart of the king
The reef
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8 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When Pi an orphaned fish escapes the fishermans net to move in with his aunt on an exotic coral reef, he meets his true love, Cordelia. But first he must outsmart the bully tiger shark also determined to win her heart
Victor Victoria
by Blake Edwards
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4 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A woman singer working on the cabaret circuit pretends to be a man pretending to be a woman. Things get even more complicated when she meets the man of her dreams. Set in Paris, France, in 1934
The living daylights
by John Glen
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12 editions published between 1971 and 2012 in English and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide As Bond works to rescue an abducted Russian officer who had defected to the West, he must unravel a complex weapons scheme
Catherine the Great
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 806 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Trapped in a loveless political marriage to the dissolute nephew of the ailing Russian Empress Elizabeth, young German princess Sophia Fredericka bides her time, chooses her lovers carefully and plots her path to the throne. Skillfully manipulating the Russian triumvirate of church, army and aristocracy, she adroitly rides the shifting currents of social change and unrest to become one of Russia's most unforgettable and beloved rulers, Catherine the Great
The medallion
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and Chinese and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Eddie is a Hong Kong cop who, after a near-fatal accident involving a mysterious medallion, is suddenly transformed into a Highbinder -- an immortal warrior with superhuman powers. Eddie enlists the help of British Interpol agent Nicole to determine the secret of the medallion and face down the evil Snakehead who wants to use its magical powers for his own nefarious plans
In the name of the king a Dungeon Siege tale
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8 editions published between 2008 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide When a bloodthirsty legion of half-man/half-beast Krugs rampages through his village, one man picks up a sword and undertakes a quest of vengeance and honor. Haunted by the memory of his son's death and the kidnapping of his wife by the Krugs, Farmer ignites a duty-call for others to join his crusade to stop the campaign of terror waged by an evil sorcerer whose ruthless quest for the crown could spell doom for the entire Kingdom
SpongeBob SquarePants
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Laugh yourself silly with SpongeBob, Patrick and the whole Bikini Bottom gang
The merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
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9 editions published between 1980 and 2009 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled The merchant of Venice
Helen of Troy
by Ronni Kern
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A re-telling of the classic tale of power and corruption, moved by the passions and desires of towering personalities. Aphrodite promises the most beautiful woman in the world to Paris, Prince of Troy, but alas, Helen is already married to Menelaus King of Sparta, brother of Agamemnon. When she escapes to Troy with Paris, Menelaus rallies the kings of Greece to attack Troy. Also included are the prophecies of Cassandra, the sacrifice of Iphigenia, the duel between Hector and Achilles, and even crafty Odysseus makes an appearance. In a return to grand Hollywood tradition, the battle scenes feature a 'cast of thousands' rather than CGI effects
A Flintstones' Christmas carol
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide There is just one more shopping day left before Christmas. Fred is so wrapped up in his acting debut as Scrooge in the Bedrock production of A Christmas carol that he has completely forgotten to buy any gifts. And worse, he's left baby Pebbles stranded at Cave Care Center. Luckily, Wilma and a few familiar ghosts perform a true Christmas miracle by helping Fred remember the true meaning of the season
The adventures of Indiana Jones
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In Raiders of the lost ark, archaeologist-cum-soldier of fortune, Indiana Jones gets pitted against Nazis hoping to locate and seize the Biblical Ark of the Covenant -- an artifact of immeasurable value and the reputed source of unlimited power. In Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, after barely escaping a raging Shanghai nightclub brawl, Indy crash-lands into the wilds of India where he undercovers a sinister scheme that has enslaved a remote village's children in a fortress-like mine. In Indiana Jones and the last crusade, after Nazis kidnap Indy's father, the foremost authority on the Holy Grail, an artifact reputed to have the power to give and take life, Indy inches through rat-filled catacombs, battles Nazis in biplane dogfights, and braves the firepower of unstoppable tanks in order to find his father and the Grail more
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Adventure and adventurers Aladdin (Legendary character) Archaeologists Ark of the Covenant Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character) Betrothal Bond, James (Fictitious character) Catherine--II,--Empress of Russia, Coral reef fishes Coral reefs and islands Espionage Esther,--Queen of Persia Fathers and sons Female impersonators Fishes Friendship Gender identity Genocide--Religious aspects Good and evil Grail India Inheritance and succession Iran Italy--Venice Jews Jones, Indiana (Fictitious character) Jungles Kidnapping Kings and rulers Magicians Male impersonators Man-woman relationships Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Moneylenders Mowgli (Fictitious character) Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) Nazis Princesses Rings Russia Shakespeare, William, Shylock (Fictitious character) Television film Television plays Tiger Tiger shark Tolkien, J. R. R.--(John Ronald Reuel), Two towers (Tolkien, J. R. R.) Wizards Women singers
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Davies, John Rhys.
Davies, John Rhys- 1944-
Rhys Davies, John 1944-
Rhys-Davies, Jonathan
Rhys-Davies, Jonathan, 1944-
Rhys-Davis, John 1944-
Rhys John 1944-....
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