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- Terminator. [videorecording (DVD)] / by Common(Musician); McG(Joseph McGinty Nichol); Alexander, Jane,1939-; Anderson, Derek.; Bale, Christian,1974-; Bloodgood, Moon.; Bonham Carter, Helena,1966-; Borman, Moritz.; Brancato, John.; Ferris, Michael.; Howard, Bryce Dallas,1981-; Kubicek, Victor.; Silver, Jeffrey.; Worthington, Sam,1976-; Yelchin, Anton.; Halcyon Company (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm); Wonderland Sound and Vision (Firm);
- Director of photography, Shane Hurlbut ; editor, Conrad Buff ; music, Danny Elfman.Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Jane Alexander, Helena Bonham Carter.The future Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynets operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.
- Subjects: Androids; Feature films.; Military robots; Resistance (Philosophy); Robotics; Science fiction films.;
- © c2009., Distributed by Warner Home Video,
- Courage to dream, tales of hope in the Holocaust [graphic novel] : a graphic novel / by Shusterman, Neal,author.; Martínez, Andrés Vera,illustrator.;
- Includes bibliographical references.A narrative woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. The stories plunge readers into one of the darkest periods of human history-the Holocaust-in a journey where impossible and wondrous things that never happened are set against a backdrop of impossible, unthinkable things that did. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story-the tradition of resistance and uplift.012+.Grades 7-9.
- Subjects: Graphic novels.; Historical comics.; Compassion; Courage; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jewish legends; Resistance (Philosophy);
- One flew over the cuckoo's nest [videorecording (DVD)] / by Douglas, Michael,1944-; Fletcher, Louise.; Forman, Milos.; Kesey, Ken.One flew over the cuckoo's nest.Videorecording.; Nicholson, Jack.; Redfield, William,1927-; Republic Pictures Corporation.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
- Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; production design, Paul Sylbert ; music, Jack Nitzsche.Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, William Redfield.Story of a free spirit and his adventures in a mental ward. Nicholson stars as the rebellious McMurphy who battles Nurse Ratched (Fletcher) and the institution.Canadian Home Video Rating: 18A.DVD ; Dolby Digital sound (5.1, surround) ; widescreen presentation.
- Subjects: Kesey, Ken.; Feature films.; Mentally ill; Psychiatric hospitals; Resistance (Philosophy); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2002., Warner Home Video,
- Cool hand Luke [videorecording] / by Kennedy, George,1926-; Martin, Strother,d. 1980.; Newman, Paul,1925-; Pearce, Donn.Cool hand Luke.Videorecording.; Rosenburg, Stuart.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
- Photography, Conrad Hall ; music by Lalo Schifrin.Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Robert Drivas, Lou Antonio, Strother Martin and Jo Van Fleet.Newman stars as Luke, a man sentenced to serve in a Southern chain gang for a minor offense. He comes up against the sadistic Captain, played by Martin, and is supported in his efforts to escape by fellow prisoners Kennedy and Cannon.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation.Academy Award: Best Supporting Actor, George Kennedy
- Subjects: Pearce, Donn.; Escapes; Feature films.; Friendship; Prison films.; Prisoners; Resistance (Philosophy); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
- © c2008., Warner Home Video,
- Blueprint for revolution : how to use rice pudding, Lego men, and other nonviolent techniques to galvanize communities, overthrow dictators, or simply change the world / by Popovic, Srdja.; Miller, Matthew.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.It Can Never Happen Here -- Dream Big, Start Small -- Vision of Tomorrow -- The Almighty Pillars of Power -- Laugh Your Way to Victory -- Make Oppression Backfire -- Its Unity, Stupid! -- Plan Your Way to Victory -- The Demons of Violence -- Finish What You Started -- It Had to Be You."In Blueprint for Revolution, Srdja Popovic outlines his philosophy for implementing peaceful world change and provides a model for activists everywhere through stories of his own experience toppling dictatorships (peacefully) and of smaller examples of social change (like Occupy Wall Street or fighting for gay rights or zoning changes). Through examples of using laughter and music (e.g., Pussy Riot) to disarm the opposition and gather supporters, to staging a protest of Lego Men in Siberia (when flesh-and-blood people would have been shot), to a boycott of Cottage cheese in Israel to challenge price inflation while organizing around rice pudding to overthrow the dictator of the Maldives, Popovic uses true and sometimes outrageously clever examples of the ways in which non-violent resistance has achieved its means. Popovic argues in favor of non-violent resistance not for ideological reasons (as persuasive as those are) but because non-violence actually works better than violence. An inspiring (and useful!) guide for any activist--and a thoroughly entertaining read for any armchair politico"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects: Civil disobedience.; Nonviolence.; Pacifism; Protest movements; Revolutions;
- Burning down the house : how libertarian philosophy was corrupted by delusion and greed / by Koppelman, Andrew,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."A lively history of American libertarianism and its decay into dangerous fantasy. In 2010 in South Fulton, Tennessee, each household paid the local fire department a yearly fee of $75.00. That year, Gene Cranick's house accidentally caught fire. But thefire department refused to come because Cranick had forgotten to pay his yearly fee, leaving his home in ashes. Observers across the political spectrum agreed-some with horror and some with enthusiasm-that this revealed the true face of libertarianism. But libertarianism did not always require callous indifference to the misfortunes of others. Modern libertarianism began with Friedrich Hayek's admirable corrective to the Depression-era vogue for central economic planning. It resisted oppressive state power. It showed how capitalism could improve life for everyone. Yet today, it's a toxic blend of anarchism, disdain for the weak, and rationalization for environmental catastrophe. Libertarians today accept new, radical arguments-which crumble under scrutiny-that justify dishonest business practices and Covid deniers who refuse to wear masks in the name of "freedom." Andrew Koppelman's book traces libertarianism's evolution from Hayek's moderate pro-market ideas to the romantic fabulism of Murray Rothbard, Robert Nozick, and Ayn Rand, and Charles Koch's promotion of climate change denial. Burning Down the House is the definitive history of an ideological movement that has reshaped American politics"--
- Subjects: Capitalism; Individualism; Libertarian literature; Libertarianism;
- The fast : the history, science, philosophy, and promise of doing without / by Oakes, John G. H.,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."An engaging exploration of the unique history and biology of fasting-an essential component of many traditional health practices, religions, and philosophies, resurging in popularity today-perfect for readers of Breath by James Nestor and Why We Sleepby Matthew Walker. We fast all the time, even when we're not conscious of doing so. A fast manifests the idea of holding back, resisting the animal impulse to charge ahead. Its flip side is similarly everywhere: call it splurging, self-indulgence, or a variant of "self-care." Based on extensive historical, scientific, and cultural research and reporting, The Fast illuminates the numerous facets of this act of self-deprivation. John Oakes interviews doctors, spiritual leaders, activists, and others who guide him through this practice-and embarks on fasts of his own-to deliver a book that supplies readers curious about fasting with profound new understanding, appreciation, and inspiration. Fasting has become increasingly popular for a variety of reasons-from health advocates who see fasting as a method to lose weight or to detox, to the faithful who fast in prayer, to seekers pursuing mindfulness, to activists using hunger strikes as an effective means of peaceful protest. Fasting is central to holy seasons and days such as Lent in Christianity, Ramadan in Islam, and Yom Kippur in Judaism. Advocates for justice who have waged hunger strikes include Gandhi in India, Bobby Sands in Ireland, and the Taxi Workers Alliance in New York City. Whether for philosophical, political, or health-related reasons, fasting marks a departure from daily routine. Fasting involves doing less but doing less in a radical way, reminding us that a slower, more intentional contemplative experience can be more fulfilling. Ultimately, this book shows us that fasting is about much more than food: it is about reconsidering our place in the world"--
- Subjects: Fasting; Fasting; Fasting;
- The laws of human nature / by Greene, Robert,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense"--
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-control.; Success.;
- Masquerade / by Sangoyomi, O. O.,author.;
- "Set in a wonderfully reimagined 15th century West Africa, Masquerade is a dazzling, lyrical tale exploring the true cost of one woman's fight for freedom and self-discovery, and the lengths she'll go to secure her future. "A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." -Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author. Òdòdó's hometown of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Already shunned as social pariahs, living conditions for Òdòdó and the other women in her blacksmith guild grow even worse under Yorùbá rule. Then Òdòdó is abducted. She is whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Sàngótee, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper is none other than the vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior. But now that he is swathed in riches rather than rags, Òdòdó realizes he is not a vagrant at all; he is the warrior king, and he has chosen her to be his wife. In a sudden change of fortune, Òdòdó soars to the very heights of society. But after a lifetime of subjugation, the power that saturates this world of battle and political savvy becomes too enticing to resist. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and enemies hidden in plain sight, Òdòdó must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed by re-forging the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything-including her life. Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head"--
- Subjects: Mythological fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Mythology, West African; Power (Philosophy); Power (Social sciences); Women;
- Fellowship Point : a novel / by Dark, Alice Elliott,author.;
- "The masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives, set across the arc of the 20th century. Celebrated children's book author Agnes Lee is determined to secure her legacy--to complete what she knows will be the final volume of her pseudonymously written Franklin Square novels; and even more consuming, to permanently protect the peninsula of majestic coast in Maine known as Fellowship Point. To donate the land to a trust, Agnes must convince shareholders to dissolve a generations-old partnership. And one of those shareholders is her best friend, Polly. Polly Wister has led a different kind of life than Agnes: that of a well-off married woman with children, defined by her devotion to her husband, a philosophy professor with an inflated sense of stature. She exalts in creating beauty and harmony in her home, in her friendships, and in her family. Polly soon finds her loyalties torn between the wishes of her best friend and the wishes of her three sons--but what is it that Polly wants herself? Agnes's designs are further muddied when an enterprising young book editor named Maud Silver sets out to convince Agnes to write her memoirs. Agnes's resistance cannot prevent long-buried memories and secrets from coming to light with far-reaching repercussions for all. Fellowship Point reads like a classic 19th-century novel in its beautifully woven, multilayered narrative, but it is entirely contemporary in the themes it explores; a deep and empathic interest in women's lives, the class differences that divided us, the struggle to protect the natural world, and, above all, a reckoning with intimacy, history, and posterity. It is a masterwork from Alice Elliott Dark."--
- Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Cancer; Female friendship; Friendship; Land trusts; Older women authors; Philanthropists; Women authors;
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