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1) Standing up
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
A young boy and girl escape their summer camp after being victims of a vicious prank and go on various adventures trying to find their way back home.
2) The stand
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In Stephen King's epic vision of an apocalyptic future, the few survivors of a plague-ravaged world must choose sides in the ultimate battle of good vs. evil that will decide the fate of humanity. As the followers of demonic Randall Flagg plot to rebuild the world in his dark image, a courageous foursome embarks on a heroic mission against Flagg and his minions. Fighting overwhelming odds, they will risk more than their lives as they take one desperate...
Pub. Date
[2014], c2003
Language
English
Description
How many people know that the first battle to implement the Brown vs Board of Education school desegregation decision was fought in the small, rural town of Hoxie, Arkansas? Or that it became a flashpoint because it offered a peaceful alternative to the bloody Massive Resistance campaigns of the next decade? Hoxie sparked the first deployment of federal agents in support of integration and the first court order overturning state segregation laws....
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
When a killer plague wipes out 99% of the world's population, the embattled survivors struggle to make their way in a post-apocalyptic reality. This 2020 adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand frames the eternal battle between good and evil, as embodied by the peaceful prophet Mother Abagail and the menacing presence Randall Flagg, and closes with a new coda written by Stephen King himself.
Pub. Date
[2005], c2000
Language
English
Description
In this program, Dr. Tina Dupree, president of the Motivational Training Center and founder of the Professional Speakers Network, shares her proven techniques for building confidence as a public speaker. How to turn fear into an asset, master the art of small talk, create a "30-second commercial," assess an audience, choose the right words, organize a speech, improve delivery, and other topics are addressed, along with the ten do's and don'ts of creating...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A picture book inspired by the iconic poem, First they came, written by Martin Niemöller in opposition to the oppressive Nazi regime. [This poem] looks at the many types of bullying that children face through the eyes of a bystander--until the bystander becomes the victim.
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Language
English
Description
Taiwan is heavily industrialized economy dependent on nuclear power. On the mainland, concern is growing about the threat posed by reactors on shaky ground. And because of its disputed nationhood, Taiwan cannot ship its waste for offshore processing. 30 years ago, Tao residents on Orchid Island were told that the island was the chosen location for a fish cannery, they received a nuclear waste facility. ABC correspondent Mark Willacy examines the nuclear...
Pub. Date
[2012], c1996
Language
English
Description
Filmed in the Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and Britain, this ageless program unflinchingly scrutinizes the violation of children's most basic rights through pedophilia, prostitution, and pornography. The efforts of ECPAT International, Swedish Save the Children, Interpol, and others to combat these gross violations are spotlighted, with a special emphasis on sex tourism and Internet porn. The chilling...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A magnificent collection of short fiction--including two never-before-published novellas--featuring Jamie Fraser, Lord John Grey, Master Raymond, and many more, all extending the story of Outlander in thrilling new directions "The Custom of the Army" begins with Lord John Grey being shocked by an electric eel and ends at the Battle of Quebec.Then comes "The Space Between," where it is revealed that the Comte St. Germain is not dead, Master Raymond...
Pub. Date
[2013], c2007
Language
English
Description
At age 13, with facioscapulohumeral MD, or muscular dystrophy, invading his body, Brett Leake still dreamed of playing baseball. That particular goal didn't work out, but in the process the would-be pitcher absorbed the lesson of the knuckleball - a pitch that finds its own path. Discovering that humor could make people more comfortable with his physical appearance, Leake developed a stand-up act and turned it into a professional career. This film...
Pub. Date
[2013], c2012
Language
English
Description
After the release of 911 calls, demonstrators gathered in Sanford, Florida. In March 2012 to demand the arrest of the neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman who shot Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager. NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez and The Miami Herald's Frances Robles discuss why a Florida law could make filing charges against the shooter more difficult. Origina?
Pub. Date
[2010], c1946
Language
English
Description
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Court room scenes in Nuremberg as Goering is questioned about organized murder in Germany. 2. Tidal waves in the Hawaiian Islands; a volcanic eruption in Japan. 3. A schizophrenic pianist plays Chopin's "Fantasy Impromptu" as part of his musical therapy. 4. Damaged buildings are destroyed in the reconstruction of Dortan; the Russian-Iranian dispute at the UN Security Council.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
American history is rich with stories of social change inspired by the actions of motivated individuals and organized groups. Today's activists are no different - facing long odds against powerful and systemic special interests. In this edition of Moyers and Company, Bill Moyers talks with young but very experienced organizers George Goehl, Ai-Jen Poo, and Sarita Gupta, all involved with a nationwide citizens' initiative called the 99% Spring, which...
20) Standing firm
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
David's relationship with God is tested as he grieves the death of his wife.
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