Playaway
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Hitchhiker series volume 1
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One night in 1995, author Douglas Adams kidnapped an audience and held them hostage for 70 minutes at London's Almeida Theatre. The audience members were subjected to Adams's dramatic solo performances of excerpts and scenes from his wildly funny, wildly popular books The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, and Life, the Universe and Everything. LEARN how to fly! HEAR about Arthur and the Irrational Sofa! GROAN...
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As seen on OWN’s Super Soul Sunday!
The need for change as we get older—an emotional pressure for one phase of our lives to transition into another—is a human phenomenon, neither male nor female. There simply comes a time in our lives—not fundamentally different from the way puberty separates childhood from adulthood—when it’s time for one part of ourselves to die and for something new to be...
The need for change as we get older—an emotional pressure for one phase of our lives to transition into another—is a human phenomenon, neither male nor female. There simply comes a time in our lives—not fundamentally different from the way puberty separates childhood from adulthood—when it’s time for one part of ourselves to die and for something new to be...
943) Good Omens
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The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, soon to be an original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
?Season 2 of Good Omens coming soon!
"Good Omens . . . is something like what would have happened if Thomas Pynchon, Tom Robbins and Don DeLillo had collaborated. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks
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Ann Rule's crime files volume 4
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Profiles four true cases in which someone was driven by twisted images of love to commit a violent crime.
946) The land of stories
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Land of stories (Chapter books) volume 1
Pub. Date
[2012]
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1 sound media player : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.
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[2021]
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1 audio media player : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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"In this exclusive audio performance, the ten-time Grammy Award-winning artist weaves her words with music and memories to give listeners the stories behind the stories of her most cherished songs. And with some 3,000 songs to her credit, Dolly uses her gift for lyrics to connect to people of all genders, generations, and geographies. Showcasing nearly 100 of her most popular songs, including 'Jolene,' 'I Will Always Love You,' '9 to 5,' and 'Coat...
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[2011], p2011
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1 sound media player (ca. 6 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Who is Harris Burdick? For more than twenty-five years, readers have been puzzling over the illustrations by this enigmatic artist. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with his intriguingly titled pictures. And now, some of our most imaginative storytellers attempt to solve the perplexing mysteries of Harris Burdick.
949) Turning red
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2022.
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1 audio media player (3 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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In Turning Red, Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she "poofs" into a giant red panda!
951) To taste the wine
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[2011], p2010
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1 sound media player (ca. 12 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Since she was a young girl, Chelsea Myles has performed with her uncle Cosmo's theater troupe, entertaining rough crowds while Cosmo picks customers' pockets. One night, a robbery goes awry and Chelsea is left holding a fortune, enough to buy her passage to Australia, and the chance of a new life. On board the vessel, Chelsea meets charismatic Quaid Tanner, who's returning to his vineyard in Sydney. Their affair is as brief as it is blissful, for...
952) Spanish all-in-one
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[released 2008], ©2008
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1 sound media player (approximately 7 hr., 12 min.) : digital ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Learn a language easily and effectively through a variety of teaching approaches including music and conversation.
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[2021]
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1 sound media player (approximately 10.5 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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"Crafted from hundreds of original interviews, these are brutally honest stories usually only shared among comrades in arms. In the voices of the men and women who have fought overseas, this is an eye-opening look into what wearing the uniform, fighting in combat, losing friends, and coming home is really like"--Adapted from publisher's description.
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Ann Rule's crime files volume 14
Pub. Date
[2013].
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1 audio media player (approximately 11 hr., 30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Explores cases of people killed by trusted spouses, lovers, family members, or helpful strangers who turned on them, including the murder of Chuck Leonard, a middle school counselor who was an odd mix of family man and wild man.
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p2011
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1 sound media player (ca. 3 hr.) : digital ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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The Titanic has hit the high seas, and moves steadily toward its doom. Mysteries unfold within the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the ship. A secret killer who may be on board, a legacy that may be jeopardized, and a vital truth will soon be revealed. For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, life on the Titanic brings both hiding and seeking, as their lives become irrevocably intertwined.
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[2011], p2011
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1 sound media player (12 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Outlines a scientific approach to fitness that provides recommendations for adapting the mind to prefer healthy food and exercise, sharing the success stories of patients who have reported cholesterol, blood pressure, and body fat improvements.
957) Vespers rising
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The 39 clues. Main series volume 11
Pub. Date
[2011], p2011
Physical Desc
1 sound media player (6 hr., 18 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, thought they could return to their regular lives when they found the 39 Clues that safeguard their family's great power. But they were wrong. Powerful enemies -- the Vespers -- have been waiting in the shadows. And they'll stop at nothing to grab the Clues. Four powerhouse authors unite to expose the 500-year old secret struggle between the Cahills and the Vespers. The Vespers are rising ......
958) Act of valor
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[2012], p2011
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1 sound media player (ca. 9 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Act of Valor goes deep into the secret world of today's most elite and highly trained group of warriors. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the United States, a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitments to country,...
959) Toy Story collection
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[2015]
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1 audio media player (6 hr., 30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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Toy Story: Retells the classic story of the original Toy Story and shows just what happens when a new toy comes to town!
In Toy Story 2, a toy collector steals Woody, and Buzz leads the other toys to rescue him -- only to find that museum life sounds very appealing to their friend.
In Toy Story 3, Andy is all grown up and heading off to college. What will happen to Buzz, Woody, and the rest of his toys? Find out in this complete retelling of the...
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[2015]
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
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The red hen: Red Hen finds a recipe for a Simply Splendid Cake and asks her friends the cat, the rat, and the frog to help with the preparations. But it seems as though her friends want no part in the cake until it's ready to eat. Will they decide to pitch in, or let Red Hen do all of the hard work?
Ant & the grasshopper: While hard at work, an ant hears the musical sounds of clickety, click, chirrup in the distance. Come along as she explores this...