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Banned books : the world's most controversial books, past and present. by DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
"Explores why some of the world's ... literary classics and seminal non-fiction titles were once deemed too controversial for the public to read--whether for challenging racial or sexual norms, satirizing public figures, or simply being deemed unfit for young readers. From the banning of All Quiet on the Western Front and the repeated suppression of On the Origin of Species, to the uproar provoked by Lady Chatterley's Lover, entries offer a ... chronological account of censorship, and the ... role that some banned books have played in changing history"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Books and reading; Censorship; Prohibited books.;
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Sunset song [videorecording] / by Bonnar, Mark.; Davies, Terence,1945-; Deyn, Agyness.; Gibbon, Lewis Grassic,1901-1935.Sunset song.; Mullan, Peter.; Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm);
Peter Mullan, Agyness Deyn, Mark Bonnar.Scratching a livelihood out of the stunning but harsh Scottish terrain, the Guthrie family cowers in obedient fear of its brooding patriarch, a man prone to sudden and ferocious bursts of anger. As Guthrie's long-suffering wife retreats into silence, attention shifts to his daughter Chris, a beautiful and intelligent young woman divided between her hatred for the coarse people in her village and her love of the landscape. Chris dreams, as does her brother Will, of freedom and escape. The first comes suddenly. The second is more complicated: the arrival of handsome young Ewan Tavendale into her life brings happiness, only for it to be disrupted by the Great War.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Crofters; Guthrie, Chris (Fictitious character); World War, 1914-1918;
For private home use only.
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Animal sounds / by Dahl, Roald.; Blake, Quentin.;
Introduces young readers to the sounds a variety of animals make with the help of illustrations created by Quentin Blake from Roald Dahl's classic books.
Subjects: Board books.; Animal sounds;
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Five little ducks. by Scholastic Inc.;
Count down from five to one as squishy ducks disappear in this board book based on Super Simple's video of the classic song "Five Little Ducks."
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Textured books.; Board books.; Counting; Ducks;
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U is for universe / by Paprocki, Greg.;
Learn with your toddler from A to Z all about the Universe and what can be found within it. A fascinating collection of illustrations for young readers featuring scientifically accurate and super colorful scenes of what there is to see and learn about in space: planets (made of diamonds), moons (with a crater a thousand miles long), solar flares, comets, black holes (where nothing can escape), and even volcanoes! Illustrator Greg Paprocki's popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.
Subjects: Board books.; Alphabet books.; Planets; Alphabet; English language;
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He-Man & She-Ra. [videorecording] / by Britt, Melendy,voice actor.; DiCenzo, George,voice actor.; Erwin, John,voice actor.; Reed, Bill,voice actor.; Classic Media, Inc.,publisher.; Vivendi Entertainment,publisher.;
Voices: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary.During a trip to Earth, Orko learns about the origins of Christmas and brings its traditions back with him to Eternia.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Action and adventure television programs.; Christmas television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Christmas; Eternia (Imaginary place); He-Man (Fictitious characters); Heroines; Princesses; Skeletor (Fictitious characters);
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Mary Berry's complete cookbook / by Berry, Mary,1935-author.; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.;
Let Mary Berry inspire you with her most ambitious collection yet-more than 650 recipes, all made with readily available ingredients and accompanied by tried-and-tested no-nonsense instructions. From mouth-watering classics to family favourites, you'll find your belly full and your heart fuller with 'Merry Berry's Complete Cookbook'. With some exciting twists and turns along the way, there really is something for everyone, not to mention a sumptuous collection of desserts guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Baking.; Cooking.;
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Hush little baby / by Mahina, Salena.; Meadows, Meaghan.;
Snuggle up with this sweet bedtime board book based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple's music video of the classic lullaby "Hush Little Baby."
Subjects: Board books.; Nursery rhymes; Bedtime; Raccoons;
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Nintendo world championships [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Test your speedrunning skill in over 150 challenges! Each challenge relives a memorable moment one of 13 NES games, including classics like Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Metroid. Start small by seeing how quickly you can blaze through the first level of Super Mario Bros. or how fast you can gobble up an enemy in Kirby's Adventure. Hone your skills in practice and see if you have what it takes to be a champion ... the tougher challenges may truly test your limits!ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild fantasy violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Video games.; Action adventure video games.; Platform video games.; Sports video games.; 2D video games.; Mario, Mario (Fictitious character); Link (Fictitious character); Aran, Samus (Fictitious character); Kirby (Fictitious character); Kong, Donkey (Fictitious character); Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Adventure and adventurers; Plumbers; Nintendo world championships (Game); Balloon fight (Game); Donkey Kong (Game); Excitebike (Game); Ice climber (Game); Kid Icarus (Game); Kirby's adventure (Game); Metroid (Game); Super Mario Bros. (Game); Super Mario Bros. 2 (Game); Super Mario Bros. 3 (Game); Super Mario Bros. The lost levels (Game); Legend of Zelda (Game); Zelda II The Adventure of Link (Game);
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The world in books : 52 works of great short nonfiction / by Davis, Kenneth C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading-and a fantastic introduction to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzu's The Art of War to bell hooks's All About Love, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's We Should All Be Feminists, Davis's guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why they're so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today"--
Subjects: Best books.; Books and reading.;
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