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Fartsunami / by Payne, M. D.(Matthew D.),1978-; Dockery, Amanda.;
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Subjects: Sea monsters; Flatulence; School field trips; Islands;
© c2013., Grosset & Dunlap,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fear the Barfitron / by Payne, M. D.(Matthew D.),1978-; Dockery, Amanda.;
After learning that the residents of the retirement home where he volunteers are secretly monsters and have stolen what appears to be his life essence, middle-schooler Chris recruits his friends to help get it back.LSC
Subjects: Monsters; Heroes; Nursing homes; Voluntarism;
© 2013., Penguin Group (USA),
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The complete Peanuts. by Schulz, Charles M.(Charles Monroe),1922-2000.;
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Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.; Brown, Charlie (Fictitious character); Snoopy (Fictitious character); Van Pelt, Lucy (Fictitious character); Children; Dogs;
© c2010., Fantagraphics Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In such good company : eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox / by Burnett, Carol,author.;
"Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning show that made television history for eleven glorious seasons? In Such Good Company delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and antics that made the show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. Carol lays it all out for us, from the show's original conception to its evolution into one of the most beloved primetime programs of its generation. Written with all the charm and humor fans expect from a masterful entertainer like Carol Burnett, In Such Good Company skillfully highlights the elements that made the show so successful in a competitive period when TV variety shows ruled the air waves. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her talented costars to her amazing guest stars--the most celebrated and popular entertainers of their day--Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. Here are all the topics readers want to know more about, including: how the show almost didn't air due to the misgivings of certain CBS vice presidents; how she discovered and hired Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; anecdotes about guest stars and her close freindships with many of them, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; the people behind the scenes from Bob Mackie, her costume designer and partner in crime, to the wickedly funny cameraman who became a fixture during the show's opening Q&A; and Carol's takes on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise. This book is Carol's love letter to a golden era in television history through the lens of her brilliant show which won no less than 25 Emmy Awards! Get the best seat in the house as she reminisces about the outrageous tales that made working on the show as much fun as watching it"--
Subjects: Burnett, Carol.; Carol Burnett Show (Television program : 1967-1978);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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In such good company [sound recording] : eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox / by Burnett, Carol,author,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by the author."Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning show that made television history for eleven glorious seasons? In Such Good Company delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and antics that made the show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. Carol lays it all out for us, from the show's original conception to its evolution into one of the most beloved primetime programs of its generation. Written with all the charm and humor fans expect from a masterful entertainer like Carol Burnett, In Such Good Company skillfully highlights the elements that made the show so successful in a competitive period when TV variety shows ruled the air waves. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her talented costars to her amazing guest stars--the most celebrated and popular entertainers of their day--Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. Here are all the topics readers want to know more about, including: how the show almost didn't air due to the misgivings of certain CBS vice presidents; how she discovered and hired Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; anecdotes about guest stars and her close freindships with many of them, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; the people behind the scenes from Bob Mackie, her costume designer and partner in crime, to the wickedly funny cameraman who became a fixture during the show's opening Q&A; and Carol's takes on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise. This book is Carol's love letter to a golden era in television history through the lens of her brilliant show which won no less than 25 Emmy Awards! Get the best seat in the house as she reminisces about the outrageous tales that made working on the show as much fun as watching it"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Burnett, Carol.; Carol Burnett Show (Television program : 1967-1978);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The road to Jonestown : Jim Jones and Peoples Temple / by Guinn, Jeff,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Jones, Jim, 1931-1978.; Peoples Temple.; Jonestown Mass Suicide, Jonestown, Guyana, 1978.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Black genesis : a resource book for African-American genealogy / by Rose, James M.,author.; Eichholz, Alice,1942-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; African Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The life and times of Ethel Maud Havercroft : 1887-1978 / by Emery, Helen.;
Subjects: Havercroft, Ethel Maud.;
© 1998., Edward Elliotson,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The world's fastest Indian [videorecording (DVD)] / by Donaldson, Roge; Goggins, Walton; Grant, Saginaw; Gribble, David; Hopkins, Anthony,1937; Ladd, Diane; Lawford, Christopher; Robinson, J. Peter; Alliance Atlantis (Firm;
Director of photography, David Gribble ; editor, John Gilbert ; music, J. Peter Robinson ; costume designers, Nancy Cavallaro, Jane Holland ; production designers, Robert Gillies, J. Dennis Washington ; visual effects supervisor, Kent Houston.Anthony Hopkins, Saginaw Grant, Diane Ladd, Walton Goggins, Christopher Lawford, William Lucking, Aaron Murphy, Laurel Moglen, Paul Rodriguez, Jessica Cauffiel.Burt Munro, a Kiwi from far south New Zealand has been building and rebuilding his motorcycle for the last 40 years, dreaming of the day when he and the bike can go to Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats and see what they can really do. When Burt's heart goes bad on him, his dreaming is threatened to come to an end. Luckily, Burt is not ready to stop dreaming. He decides to mortgage his house and bring his dream to life. He and the motorcycle head for American to participate in 'Speed Week'. His journey from Long Beach to Utah brings him through a cross section of American 'characters'. Each recognizes in Burt, that burning desire to achieve a dream and each helps him in the way that they can to make that dream happen. When Burt finally stands on Bonneville Salt Flats, by himself thinking of all the greatness that has transpired here and now he, Burt Munro, can at last test himself on this 'sacred groundCanadian Home Video Rating: PGDVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital
Subjects: Munro, Burt, 1899-1978; Feature film; Indian motorcycle; Speed record holders;
© c2006., Magnolia Pictures, ; Distributed by Alliance Atlantis,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Margaret and Charley : the personal story of Dr. Charles Best, the co-discoverer of insulin / by Best, Henry B. M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Best, Charles Herbert, 1899-1978.; Medical scientists; Diabetes;
© c2003., Dundurn Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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