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Killing the legends : the lethal danger of celebrity / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.; Dugard, Martin,author.;
"The King is dead. The Walrus is shot. The Greatest is no more. Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali. These three icons changed not only the worlds of music, film, and sports, but the world itself. Their faces were known everywhere, in every nation, across every culture. And their stories became larger than life-until their lives spun out of control at the hands of those they most trusted. In Killing the Legends, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard explore the lives, legacies, and tragic deaths of three of the most famous people of the 20th century. Each experienced immense success, then failures that forced them to change; each faced the challenge of growing old in fields that privilege youth; and finally, each became isolated, cocooned by wealth butvulnerable to the demands of those in their innermost circles. Dramatic, insightful, and immensely entertaining, Killing the Legends is the twelfth book in O'Reilly and Dugard's Killing series: the most popular series of narrative history books in the world, with more than 18 million copies in print"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016.; Lennon, John, 1940-1980.; Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977.; Boxers (Sports); Celebrities; Rock musicians;
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Fever Pitch. by Evans, David,film director.; Guard, Bea,actor.; Firth, Colin,actor.; Aird, Holly,actor.; Stott, Ken,actor.; Aikman, Luke,actor.; Strong, Mark,actor.; Pearson, Neil,actor.; Claxton, Richard,actor.; Gemmell, Ruth,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bea Guard, Colin Firth, Holly Aird, Ken Stott, Luke Aikman, Mark Strong, Neil Pearson, Richard Claxton, Ruth GemmellOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1997.A sports fan's romantic courtship clashes with his obsession with his favorite football team. Based on the book by Nick Hornby.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy.; Romance.; Sports.;
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Nova Jones: S2. by Meeda, Akaash,film director.; Costello, Fergal,film director.; Byrne, David,actor.; Barkley, Grace,actor.; Rainford, Molly,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
David Byrne, Grace Barkley, Molly RainfordOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Nova Jones, the universe's number one pop star, returns for more out-of-this-world adventures in this vibrant comedy featuring stand-out musical performances. Fresh from her first tour, the queen of tantrums and tiaras has her sights set on more – more fame, more music and more dance! Tune in for Nova’s take on Country, Merseybeat, Motown, and of course the traditional Sports Movie Training Montage Song. Colour and verve arrive in the form of the new Dollograms, a red-green-and-blue trio of identical hologram backing dancers, who have no problems deciding to do the show their own way. And Nova’s long-suffering younger sister and manager McLaren finally gets to step into the limelight when a room full costumed mega-fans turn their attentions on her rather than her popstar sister.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Science fiction.;
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The Moment. by Jennings, Tom,film director.; Red Bull Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Red Bull Studios in 2023.THE MOMENT tells the story of key sporting events that sparked cultural change. In 1995, Nelson Mandela united a divided South Africa by rallying support for the Springbok Rugby Team, a symbol of apartheid. When Captain Francois Pienaar lifted the Rugby World Cup, the moment inspired a nation and paved the way for today's diverse Springbok team, led by Siya Kolisi.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; African studies.; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; South Africa.; Apartheid.;
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Our fight / by Rousey, Ronda,author.; Ortiz, Maria Burns,author.;
"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. She repeatedly strung together back-to-back flawless victories, racking up a collection of records and forever changing the face of sports as the UFC's first female champion. A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. In OUR FIGHT, Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage. Following Rousey's relatable journey, OUR FIGHT is a courageous narrative of career changes, marriage, motherhood, and facing your fears"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Rousey, Ronda.; UFC (Mixed martial arts event); Self-actualization (Psychology); Women martial artists;
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Black skinhead : reflections on Blackness and our political future / by Collins-Dexter, Brandi,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."For fans of Bad Feminist and The Sum of Us, Black Skinhead sparks a radical conversation about Black America and political identity. In Black Skinhead, Brandi Collins-Dexter, former Senior Campaign Manager for Color Of Change, explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party. Through sharp, timely essays that span the political, cultural, and personal, Collins-Dexter reveals decades of simmering disaffection in Black America, told as much through voter statistics as it is through music, film, sports, and the baffling mind of Kanye West. While Black Skinhead is an outward look at Black votership and electoral politics, it is also a funny, deeply personal, and introspective look at the fragility of Black culture and identity, ultimately revealing a Black America that has become deeply disillusioned with the failed promises of its country. We had been told that everything was fine, that America was working for everyone and that the American Dream was attainable for all. But for those who had been paying attention, there had been warning signs that the Obamas' version of the American Dream wasn't working for everyone. That it hadn't been working for many white Americans was immediately and loudly discussed, but the truth-and what I set out to write this book about-was that it hadn't been working for many Black Americans either. For many, Obama's vision had been more illusion than reality all along. When someone tells you everything is fine, but around you, you see evidence that it's not, where will the quest to find answers lead you? As I went on the journey of writing this book, I found a very different tale about Black politics and Black America, one that countered white America's long-held assumption that Black voters will always vote Democrat-and even that the Democratic party is the best bet for Black Americans. My ultimate question was this: how are Black people being led away-not towards-each other, and what do we lose when we lose each other? What do we lose when, to quote Kanye West, we feel lost in the world"--
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; Group identity; Social change; Voting research;
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Warrior Strong. by Belcourt, Shane,film director.; Dice, Andrew,actor.; Blayne, Harlan,actor.; Johnson-Hinds, Jordan,actor.; Blasi, Rosa,actor.; Podemski, Sarah,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andrew Dice Clay, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, Jordan Johnson-Hinds, Rosa Blasi, Sarah PodemskiOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2023.To try and save his career, a suspended pro basketball player returns home to coach his struggling former high school basketball team.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Sports.;
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Golden Delicious. by Karman, Jason,film director.; Wong, Cardi,actor.; Carson, Chris,actor.; Sehat, Parmiss,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Cardi Wong, Chris Carson, Parmiss SehatOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.When basketball-obsessed Aleks moves across the street, Asian-Canadian teen Jake finds himself trying out for the basketball team to get his attention in this classic coming-of-age drama in the digital age.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Romance.; Queer cinema.; Sports.; Coming of age.;
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Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Columbus, Chri; Rowling, J.K.Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone; Radcliffe, Daniel; Grint, Rupert; Watson, Emma; Coltrane, Robbi; Harris, Richard,1930; Rickman, Ala; Smith, Maggie,1934; Williams, John,1932;
Music by John Williams; edited by Richard Francis-Bruce; director of photography, John Seale.Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Ian Hart, John Hurt, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters.Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione, plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying himCHV rating: PGNTSC 1
Subjects: Potter, Harry (Fictional character; Wizards; Witches; Schools; Fantasy film; Feature film; Video recordings for the hearing impaire;
© c2002., Warner Home Video,
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The Miracle Season. by McNamara, Sean,film director.; Yarosh, Danika,actor.; Moriarty, Erin,actor.; Hunt, Helen,actor.; Cooper, Nesta,actor.; Hurt, William,actor.; Elevation Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Danika Yarosh, Erin Moriarty, Helen Hunt, Nesta Cooper, William HurtOriginally produced by Elevation Pictures in 2018.After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Sports.; Drama.; Motion pictures.;
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