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Shakespeare uncovered. [videorecording] / by Bonneville, Hugh.; Cattrall, Kim.; Fiennes, Joseph,1970-; Freeman, Morgan.; Harewood, David.; 116 Films (Firm); Blakeway Productions.; PBS Distribution (Firm); WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.);
A midsummer night's dream -- King Lear -- The taming of the shrew -- Othello -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Romeo and Juliet.Presenters: Morgan Freeman, Joseph Fiennes, David Harewood, Hugh Bonneville, Kim Cattrall.Behind every Shakespeare play is a story. Shakespeare Uncovered portrays the Bard as an impresario who, four centuries ago, defined show business in his day-drawing on historical sources, stealing and adapting ideas, bringing back popular characters, writing prequels, and developing dramatic ideas from the politics of the day. In each episode, a major Shakespearean actor or director explores and reveals the extraordinary world and works of William Shakespeare and the still-potent impact they have today. The presenters have spent their lives with Shakespeare s work and relate not only to the stories of the plays themselves, but also how they came to be written, how they have been performed, and how they have survived over 400 years.E.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; stereo.
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Documentary television programs.; Dramatists, English; European drama; Historical television programs.;
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Blanche Fury. by Allégret, Marc,film director.; Wontner, Arthur,actor.; Denham, Maurice,actor.; Gough, Michael,actor.; Granger, Stewart,actor.; Hobson, Valerie,actor.; Fitzgerald, Walter,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Arthur Wontner, Maurice Denham, Michael Gough, Stewart Granger, Valerie Hobson, Walter FitzgeraldOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 1948.A Gothic drama that combines passion, power, and betrayal in a story of forbidden love and dark secrets. Set against the eerie backdrop of an English manor, the film follows the determined Blanche Fury as she becomes entangled in a dangerous romance with the brooding Philip Thorn. Their relationship ignites a chain of tragic events, leading to murder and intrigue. With stunning cinematography, riveting performances, and a plot filled with twists, Blanche Fury is a must-see for fans of suspenseful, atmospheric period films.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Crime.; Motion pictures, British.; Historical films.; Detective and mystery films.; Film noir.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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Cold earth / by Cleeves, Ann,author.;
In the dark days of a Shetland winter, torrential rain triggers a landslide that crosses the main Lerwick-Sumburgh road and sweeps down to the sea. At the burial of his old friend Magnus Tait, Jimmy Perez watches the flood of mud and peaty water smash through a croft house in its path. Everyone thinks the croft is uninhabited, but in the wreckage he finds the body of a dark-haired woman wearing a red silk dress. In his mind, she shares his Mediterranean ancestry and soon he becomes obsessed with tracing her identity. Then it emerges that she was already dead before the landslide hit the house. Perez knows he must find out who she was, and how she died.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Perez, Jimmy (Fictitious character); Murder; Police;
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Creating a garden of the senses : simple ways to use fragrance, touch, sound, taste and visual drama in the garden, with over 250 evocative photographs / by Hendy, Jenny,1961-;
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Subjects: Gardening.; Fragrant gardens.; Color in gardening.; Plants, Ornamental.;
© c2009., Aquamarine,
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Manikanetish / by Fontaine, Naomi,1987-author.; von Flotow, Luise,1951-translator.; translation of:Fontaine, Naomi,1987-Manikanetish.English.;
In Naomi Fontaine's 'Manikanetish', a young teacher's return to her remote Innu community transforms the lives of her students through the redemptive power of art, reminding us of the importance of hope in the face of despair. 'Manikanetish' was originally published in French and was a finalist for the Governor Generals Literary Awards and ICI-Radio Canadas Combat des livres. Fontaine is a member of the Innu Nation of Uashat and lives in Quebec City, QC.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Drama; Indigenous peoples; Students; Teachers; First Nations reserves; Innu;
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Forget me knot / by Marks, Mary.;
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Rose, Martha (Fictitious character); Quiltmakers; Murder; Quiltmakers;
© c2014., Kensington,
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The mercy [videorecording] / by Firth, Colin,1960-actor.; Gatiss, Mark,actor.; Marsh, James,1963-film director.; Thewlis, David,1963-actor.; Weisz, Rachel,1970-actor.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Tomalin, Nicholas.Strange last voyage of Donald Crowhurst.; Screen Media Films (Firm),publisher.;
Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis, Mark Gatiss, Andrew Buchan.Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor competes in the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in the hope of becoming the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe without stopping. With an unfinished boat and his business and house on the line, Donald leaves his wife, Clare and their children behind, hesitantly embarking on an adventure on his boat the Teignmouth Electron.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Crowhurst, Donald, 1932-1969; Teignmouth Electron (Ketch); Sunday Times Golden Globe Race (1968-1969); Single-handed sailing; Voyages around the world;
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The wild west [videorecording] / by Cunningham, Liam.; Leon, David,1980-; Praed, Michael,1960-; Robinson, Tim.; Stephens, Toby,1969-; Stewart, David.; Swash, Colin.; BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.; British Broadcasting Corporation.; Discovery Channel (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Toby Stephens, Liam Cunningham, David Leon ; narrator, Michael Praed.Re-evaluates three of the most famous figures of the time. Colonel Custer's last stand at Little Bighorn, Billy the kid, and the role that Wyatt Earp played in the gunfight at the OK Corral. Wild West presents the facts, uncovering secrets and twists, proving that once and for all, fact can be a lot more interesting than fiction.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Billy, the Kid; Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876; Earp, Wyatt, 1848-1929; Biographical television programs.; Historical television programs.; Television mini-series.; Western television programs.;
© c2013., BBC Worldwide Americas ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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Act of valor [videorecording] / by Asefa, Alexander.; Cottle, Jason.; Furst, Nathan.; Johnstad, Kurt.; McCoy, Mike.; Sanchez, Roselyn,1970-; Veadov, Alex.; Waugh, Scott.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.; Relativity Media.;
Camera, Shane Hurlbut ; editors, Scott Waugh, Michael Tronick ; production designer, John Zachary ; music, Nathan Furst.Roselyn Sanchez, Jason Cottle, Alex Veadov, Nestor Serrano, Ailsa Marshall.An elite team of US Navy SEALs race against the clock to stop a planned terrorist attack on U.S. soil in this film inspired by actual events, which also features a cast of active-duty soldiers. With each successful mission, the Bandito Platoon uncovers another piece of the puzzle that leads them on a worldwide chase to prevent an act of terror that could alter the course of history. Later, at the U.S./Mexico border, the fight for the future of America comes to an explosive climax. Even when it seems as if evil may prevail, the courageous, determined SEALs never show signs of backing down or giving up.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: United States. Central Intelligence Agency; United States. Navy. SEALs; Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Special operations (Military science); Terrorism; Terrorists;
© c2012., Relativity Media ; Distributed by Alliance Films,
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Behind the scenes at Downton Abbey / by Rowley, Emma,author.; Briggs, Nick.; Neame, Gareth.;
Featuring an array of never-before-seen images, an official companion to the fourth season of "Downton Abbey" explores the inspiration behind every aspect of the show.
Subjects: Downton Abbey (Television program); Country homes; Historical television programs.; Household employees; Upper class;
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