John Harrison
Description
You know my name: Bill Tilghman, a lawman and former partner of Wyatt Earp, confronts a new era when outlaws run whiskey instead of cattle and are as likely to tote a tommy gun as a six-gun ; The desperate trail: A relentless marshal obsessed with serving justice trails an outlaw couple who are just as bent on freedom ; Rough Riders: A fact-based, rough and tumble western depicting a young and energetic Theodore Roosevelt leading his legendary Rough...
Description
The fact-based story of Bill Tilghman, a lawman and former partner of Wyatt Earp, who confronts a new era when outlaws run whiskey instead of cattle and are as likely to tote a tommy gun as a six-gun. Tilghman makes a moving picture of his Old West exploits and the success of that silent film, "The Passing of the Oklahoma Outlaws," spreads his reputation like a brushfire. But that reputation may mean nothing to a thug who hides behind a badge.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Thirteen-year-old Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin are guided by unearthly strangers as they go on a journey through space and time to search for Meg's and Charles' scientist father who disappeared while experimenting with a new form of space travel.
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
As a social worker, Irena had access to the Warsaw Ghetto, making it possible for her to rescue the daughter of a Jewish friend and safely hide the young girl with a Catholic family. Realizing that thousands of children were still in danger, Irena recruited sympathetic friends and co-workers to smuggle children out and place them in safe homes, farms and convents. At great personal risk, she devised extraordinary schemes to sneak the children by Nazi...
8) Dune
Pub. Date
2001
Description
In the far future, the remote desert world of Dune becomes the epicenter of a spectacular struggle that will spark a revolution, fulfill an ancient prophecy and forever change the galactic balance of power.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets and his commercial work in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Series
Hallmark Hall of Fame volume 70
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Together, Lois and Bill Wilson started movements that have helped millions of people around the world. And together, they've given the world an inspiring love story. Lois met and fell in love with Bill Wilson, and when Bill returned from World War I, they married. Despite concerns over Bill's drinking, Lois believed he was destined for greatness. Bill's drinking spiraled out of control and soon his job, their home, even their dreams were gone.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Based on the true story of Kansas City contractor Bruce Murakami. On November 16, 1998, Bruce's wife Cindy and daughter Chelsea are killed in a street accident by drag-racing teenager Justin Suarez. Despite the admonitions of Bruce's surviving sons Brody and Josh, and those of family friend Melissa, the bitter, vengeance-driven Murakami hires attorney Erin Teller to see to it that Suarez is punished to the full extent of the law.
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
Stressed-out high school teacher Trish Fahey can't understand her students' lack of effort and why their parents don't seem to care. This is especially true of Justin Kremer, a popular, skateboard-loving basketball star who is underperforming in her class. Trish has him suspended from the team and quickly chalks up the situation as a case of bad parenting. When Trish wrecks her car, she wakes to find herself living the life of Cindy Kremer, the...
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Description
To the folks of Conway, Duncan Mayor is a very cranky guy. To his wife Suzy, he's a doting pussycat. But Suzy is ailing and is being cared for by Nurse Natalie, whom Duncan tries his best to ignore. Duncan decides the best medicine for Suzy, and a Christmas present she'll never forget, is a ride on a Ferris wheel, set up in their own backyard.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
A new adaptation of the classic series, the film is set in 1907 on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Anne Shirley is sent there to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who wanted to adopt a boy. Anne must make her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and in Avonlea to ensure she is never sent back to the orphanage again.