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Tea with the Dames [videorecording] / by Atkins, Eileen,1934-on-screen participant.; Dench, Judi,1934-on-screen participant.; Michell, Roger,1956-film director.; Plowright, Joan,on-screen participant.; Smith, Maggie,1934-on-screen participant.; IFC Films,production company.; MPI Media Group,film distributor.;
Dames: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith.Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright are among the most celebrated actresses of the time, with scores of iconic performances, decades of wisdom, and innumerable awards between them. They are also longtime friends who invite viewers to join them for a weekend in the country as they catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid, delightfully irreverent thoughts on everything from art to aging to love to a life lived in the spotlight.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Feature films.; Nonfiction films.; Atkins, Eileen, 1934-; Dench, Judi, 1934-; Plowright, Joan.; Smith, Maggie, 1934-; Motion picture actors and actresses; Leading ladies (Actresses); Shakespearean actors and actresses; Television actors and actresses; Female friendship.;
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The answer is ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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A gift for Nana / by Smith, Lane.; Leach, Molly.;
"A thoughtful little Rabbit sets out to find the perfect gift for his Nana. He knows she will love anything he brings her but Rabbit wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels on his quest, Rabbit encounters an assortment of creatures-a crow, a smiling full moon, a stickler (whatever that is), a big fish, and a volcano. Each is certain they offer the best advice but nothing they suggest seems right for his Nana. It's not until Rabbit reaches the highest peak, that he finds exactly what he's been searching for."--Publisher.Ages 3-7.Grades K-1.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Rabbits; Gifts; Grandmothers;
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The jar of fools : eight Hanukkah stories from Chelm / by Kimmel, Eric A.; Gerstein, Mordicai.;
Drawing on traditional Jewish folklore, these Hanukkah stories relate the antics of the people of Chelm, thought--perhaps incorrectly--to be a town of fools.
Subjects: Hanukkah; Jews; Short stories, Jewish.; Channukah; Hanukah; Fasts and feasts—Judaism;
© c2000., Holiday House,
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Violet shrink / by Baldacchino, Christine,1977-; Mok, Carmen,1968-;
Violet Shrink doesn<U+2019>t like parties. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet<U+2019>s tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones. The problem is that the whole Shrink family loves parties with loud music and games and dancing. In this thoughtful story about understanding and acceptance, Violet<U+2019>s natural introversion and feelings of social anxiety are normalized when she and her father reach a solution together.LSC
Subjects: Anxiety in children; Fathers and daughters; Families;
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The answer is [sound recording] ... : reflections on my life / by Trebek, Alex,1940-author,narrator.; Jennings, Ken,narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Ken Jennings and the author.For over three decades, Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek had resisted appeals to write a book about his life. Yet when he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was moved by the overwhelming amount of support from fans and felt compelled to finally share his story. In 'The Answer Is ... ' Trebek reflects on his life and career, and provides his thoughts on a range of topics, including marriage, parenthood, education, success, spirituality, and philanthropy. Trebeck was born in Sudbury, ON, and began his career working for the CBC.
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Autobiographies.; Trebek, Alex, 1940-; Jeopardy (Television program); Television personalities; Television programs; Television quiz shows.;
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New dragon city / by Mancusi, Mari.;
Five years after dragons decimated the world, a chance encounter with a young dragon leaves twelve-year-old Noah questioning everything he thought he knew.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Dragons; Imaginary wars and battles; Toleration;
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Seize the day : living on purpose and making every day count / by Meyer, Joyce,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Christian life.; Older persons;
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When Tomorrow Dies. by Kent, Larry,film director.; Smiley, Desmond,actor.; Campbell, Douglas,actor.; Long, Francie,actor.; Dainard, Neill,actor.; Cole, Nikki,actor.; Gage, Patricia,actor.; Canadian International Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Desmond Smiley, Douglas Campbell, Francie Long, Neill Dainard, Nikki Cole, Patricia GageOriginally produced by Canadian International Pictures in 1965.Frustrated housewife Gwen James feels like little more than a servant to her husband and two daughters. Devoting all her time to their needs, her sense of self-worth is in rapid decline. As she wrestles with dark, despairing thoughts, Gwen escapes into a world of glamorous fantasy and develops a new sense of purpose by enrolling in a university course, where she strikes up a special bond with her professor. But as she slowly reverts to a more youthful state, her family descends into chaos.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Independent films.; Cult films.;
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A private spy : the letters of John le Carré / by Le Carré, John,1931-2020,author.; Cornwell, Tim,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time The never-before-seen correspondance of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, andwit-a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal correspondence.; Personal narratives.; Le Carré, John, 1931-2020; Authors; Authors, English;
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