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Mozart : the reign of love / by Swafford, Jan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart's singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of antidotes mental and physical. Whether in his rabidly obscene mode or not, Mozart was always hilarious. He went at every piece of his life, and perhaps most notably his social life, with tremendous gusto. His circle of friends and patrons was wide, encompassing anyone who appealed to his boundless appetites for music and all things pleasurable and fun. Mozart was known to be an inexplicable force of nature who could rise from a luminous improvisation at the keyboard to a leap over the furniture. He was forever drumming on things, tapping his feet, jabbering away, but who could grasp your hand and look at you with a profound, searching, and melancholy look in his blue eyes. Even in company there was often an air about Mozart of being not quite there. It was as if he lived onstage and off simultaneously, a character in life's tragicomedy but also outside of it watching, studying, gathering material for the fabric of his art. Like Jan Swafford's biographies Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, Mozart is the complete exhumation of a genius in his life and ours: a man who would enrich the world with his talent for centuries to come and who would immeasurably shape classical music. As Swafford reveals, it's nearly impossible to understand classical music's origins and indeed its evolutions, as well as the Baroque period, without studying the man himself.
Subjects: Biographies.; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791.; Composers;
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Candy Land [game] : Kingdom of Sweet Adventures. by Please return all components in the container. ;
"This adorable version of the classic Candy Land game features gingerbread men as movers, colored cards, and fun illustrations that kids love, with different destinations like Cookie Commons and the chunky Chocolate Mountain. Players choose their cards, move their pawns, and let their imaginations soar as they make their way to the castle to win!" - from Manufacturer. Ages 3+.
Subjects: Board games; Library of things.; Toys and instruments.;
© [2010]., Hasbro, Inc.,
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Strange adventures [graphic novel] / by King, Tom,1978-author.; Cowles, Clayton,letterer.; Gerads, Mitch,artist.; Shaner, Evan,artist.;
"Bestselling writer Tom King is back with a new epic that reinvents one of DC's classic science-fiction adventurers, Adam Strange, examining whether his actions were heroic or disgraceful. This new science fiction epic written by bestselling author Tom King reinvents one of DC's classic adventure characters, Adam Strange. Born on Earth and hero of the distant planet Rann, Adam Strange is famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife, Alanna, retire to Earth, where they are greeted with cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family. It will take an investigation by one of the most brilliant heroes in the DC Universe, Mr. Terrific, to uncover the truth and reveal whether Adam Strange is a hero or a disgrace."--Provided by publisher.Ages 17+.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Strange, Adam (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
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Looking at women looking at war : a war and justice diary / by Amelina, Viktorii͡a,author.; Atwood, Margaret,1939-writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references."Destined to be a classic, a poet's powerful look at the courage of resistance When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country's literary scene, and parenting her son. Now she became someone new: a war crimes researcher and the chronicler of extraordinary women like herself who joined the resistance. These heroines include Evgenia, a prominent lawyer turned soldier, Oleksandra, who documented tens of thousands of war crimes and won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, and Yulia, a librarian who helped uncover the abduction and murder of a children's book author. Everyone in Ukraine knew that Amelina was documenting the war. She photographed the ruins of schools and cultural centers; she recorded the testimonies of survivors and eyewitnesses to atrocities. And she slowly turned back into a storyteller, writing what would become this book. On the evening of June 27th, 2023, Amelina and three international writers stopped for dinner in the embattled Donetsk region. When a Russian cruise missile hit the restaurant, Amelina suffered grievous head injuries, and lost consciousness. She died on July 1st. She was thirty-seven. She left behind an incredible account of the ravages of war and the cost of resistance. Honest, intimate, and wry, this book will be celebrated as a classic"--
Subjects: Diaries.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Amelina, Viktorii͡a,; Authors, Ukrainian; Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-;
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Disney 100 years of wonder storybook collection / by Saxon, Victoria.; Disney Press.;
Lion King -- Frozen -- Moana -- Finding Nemo -- Cars -- Bambi -- Toy Story -- Snow White -- Cinderella -- Beauty and the beast -- Up -- The Aristocats -- Little Mermaid -- 101 Dalmatians -- Lady and the Tramp -- Dumbo -- Encanto -- Raya and the Last Dragon.Inspired by the upcoming Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration, this hardcover keep sake edition features favorite Disney fairy tales, classics, and contemporary stories that celebrate the wonder of Disney. Celebrate the magic of Disney's 100 years of storytelling with this hardcover keepsake volume featuring favorite Disney fairy tales, classics, and contemporary stories.
Subjects: Picture books.; Disney characters;
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Beauty and the beast [videorecording] / by Trousdale, Gary.; Wise, Kirk.; Hahn, Don.; Woolverton, Linda.; O'Hara, Paige.; Benson, Robby.; White, Richard.; Orbach, Jerry.; Stiers, David Ogden.; Lansbury, Angela,1925-; Carnochan, John.; Ashman, Howard.; Menken, Alan.; McEntee, Brian.; Baxter, James.; Keane, Glen.; Walt Disney Pictures.; Silver Screen Partners IV.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Editor, John Carnochan ; music, Alan Menken ; art director, Brian McEntee ; supervising animators, James Baxter, Glen Keane.Voices: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury.The spell of an enchantress opens this classic fairy tale, turning a cruel prince into a hideous beast. Belle, the heroine, is a book-loving young lady trapped by the beast when she comes looking for her father. To break the spell, the beast must win Belle's love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.Academy Award, 1992: Best Music, Original Score (Alan Menken); Best Music, Song (Howard Ashman and Alan Menken)Golden Globes, 1992: Best Motion Picture--Comedy/Musical; Best Original Score (Alan Menken); Best Original Song--Motion Picture (Howard Ashman and Alan Menken)Grammy Awards, 1993: Best instrumental composition written for a motion picture or television ; best song written specifically for a motion picture or television
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Ugliness; Love; Magic;
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Beauty and the beast [videorecording] / by Trousdale, Gary.; Wise, Kirk.; Hahn, Don.; Woolverton, Linda.; O'Hara, Paige.; Benson, Robby.; White, Richard.; Orbach, Jerry.; Stiers, David Ogden.; Lansbury, Angela,1925-; Carnochan, John.; Ashman, Howard.; Menken, Alan.; McEntee, Brian.; Baxter, James.; Keane, Glen.; Walt Disney Pictures.; Silver Screen Partners IV.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm); Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Editor, John Carnochan ; music, Alan Menken ; art director, Brian McEntee ; supervising animators, James Baxter, Glen Keane.Voices: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury.The spell of an enchantress opens this classic fairy tale, turning a cruel prince into a hideous beast. Belle, the heroine, is a book-loving young lady trapped by the beast when she comes looking for her father. To break the spell, the beast must win Belle's love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.78:1 aspect ratio) ; DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, DTS-HD Digital surround 5.1.Academy Award, 1992: Best Music, Original Score (Alan Menken); Best Music, Song (Howard Ashman and Alan Menken)Golden Globes, 1992: Best Motion Picture--Comedy/Musical; Best Original Score (Alan Menken); Best Original Song--Motion Picture (Howard Ashman and Alan Menken)Grammy Awards, 1993: Best instrumental composition written for a motion picture or television ; best song written specifically for a motion picture or television
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Ugliness; Love; Magic;
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The violin conspiracy / by Slocumb, Brendan,author.;
"Ray McMillian loves playing the violin more than anything, and nothing will stop him from pursuing his dream of becoming a professional musician. Not his mother, who thinks he should get a real job, not the fact that he can't afford a high-caliber violin, not the racism inherent in the classical music world. And when he makes the startling discovery that his great-grandfather's fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, his star begins to rise. Then with the international Tchaikovsky Competition-the Olympics of classical music-fast approaching, his prized family heirloom is stolen. Ray is determined to get it back. But now his family and the descendants of the man who once enslaved Ray's great-grandfather are each claiming that the violin belongs to them. With the odds stacked against him and the pressure mounting, will Ray ever see his beloved violin again?"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Psychological fiction.; African American men; Stradivarius violin; Theft; Violinists;
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My cabbages! / by Pang, Bonnie.;
Experience the internationally beloved cartoon Avatar: The Last Airbender in a brand new way with this humorous and playful picture book, perfect for readers of all ages. Meet the Cabbage Merchant. A humble farmer, this hardworking man dreams of selling his harvest in the big city of Omashu. But his dreams--and his cabbages--are crushed when the long-lost Avatar returns . . . and upends his cart! Determined to succeed, the Cabbage Merchant hits the road only to run into the Avatar again. And again. And again! Each time, the Avatar and his friends leave destruction and smashed cabbages behind them. Will the Cabbage Merchant ever catch a break? Get ready to yell "MY CABBAGES!" and reunite with your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender characters--including Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, and Uncle Iroh--in this delightfully funny tale of perseverance and ingenuity.
Subjects: Picture books.; Humorous fiction.; Street vendors; Farmers; Cabbage; Perseverance (Ethics);
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Parks and recreation. [videorecording] / by Ansari, Aziz,1983-; Jones, Rashida.; Offerman, Nick,1970-; Plaza, Aubrey,1984-; Poehler, Amy,1971-; Pratt, Chris,1979-; Schneider, Paul,1976-; NBC Entertainment (Firm); Universal Media Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Disc 1. London, part 1 and part 2 -- The pawnee-eagleton tip off classic -- Doppelgangers -- Gin it up! -- Filibuster -- Recall vote -- Flouride -- The cones of dunshire.Disc 2. Second chance --New beginnings -- Farmers market -- Ann and Chris -- Anniversaries -- The wall -- New slogan.Disc 3. Galentine's day -- Prom -- Flu season 2 -- One in 8,000 -- Moving up, part 1 and part 2.Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Paul Schneider, Nick Offerman, Rob Lowe.Season 6 finds Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) forced to make the toughest, most-unpopular decision of her political career: merging Pawnee with its hated rival town of Eagleton. The blowback from this choice causes Leslie to be removed from her position as city councilwoman, leaving her rudderless and unsure about her future.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Local government; Recreation agencies; Small cities; Television comedies.;
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