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Leaf jumpers / by Gerber, Carole.; Evans, Leslie,1953-;
Illustrations and rhyming text describe different leaves and the trees from which they fall.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Leaves; Trees; Colors; Shapes; Autumn;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Space exploration / by Stott, Carole.; Gorton, Steve.;
Includes Internet addresses (p. 65) and index.Examines astronauts' work in space, space vehicles and technology, satellites and space stations.
Subjects: Astronautics;
© 2010., DK Pub.,
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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);
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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);
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A pair of wings : a novel / by Hopson, Carole,author.;
"A riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation, and found freedom in the air"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Coleman, Bessie, 1892-1926; African American women air pilots; Air pilots;
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A Christmas carol / by Dickens, Charles,1812-1870.; Greenhut, Josh.; Helquist, Brett.;
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.
Subjects: Christmas; Ghosts;
© 2009., HarperCollins,
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A Christmas carol / by Dickens, Charles,1812-1870.; Stilton, Geronimo.; Denegri, Andrea.; Nori, Edwyn.; Clement, Emily(Translator); Dami, Elisabetta.;
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Subjects: Christmas stories.; Ghost stories.; Scrooge, Ebenezer; Mice; Poor families; Sick children; Misers;
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A Christmas carol [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Lockhart, Gene; Carroll, Leo G.; Owen, Reginald; Dickens, Charles; Rutherford, Ann; Braham, Lionel; Corrigan, D'Arcy;
Director, Edwin L. Marin.Gene Lockhart, Ann Rutherford, Lionel Braham, Leo G. Carroll, Reginald Owen, D'Arcy Corrigan.In this adaptation of Charles Dickens's tale, an elderly miser learns the error of his ways on Christmas Eve when he is visited by ghosts from Christmases past, present and future. A classic that's as integral a part of Christmas as lighted trees and mistletoe.CHVRS rating: G.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Holidays.; Classics.;
© 2008., Warner Bros. Turner,
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A Christmas Carol. by Morshead, Catherine,film director.; Ball, Angeline,actor.; Smith, Liz,actor.; Maloney, Michael,actor.; Fearon, Ray,actor.; Kemp, Ross,actor.; Mitchell, Warren,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Angeline Ball, Liz Smith, Michael Maloney, Ray Fearon, Ross Kemp, Warren MitchellOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 2000.A loan shark sees his past, present, and future after the spirit of his former partner visits him on Christmas Eve.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Christmas films.;
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A Christmas carol [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Carrey, Jim; Oldman, Gary; Penn, Robin Wright; Hoskins, Bob; Firth, Colin;
Director, Robert Zemeckis.Robin Wright Penn, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman, Bob Hoskins, Jim Carrey.Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late. Includes featurettes, deleted scenes, and more.CHVRS rating: PG.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Children's.; Children's films.; Animated.; Holidays.; Adventure.;
© 2010., Disney,
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