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In 1948 the former troop ship made the 30-day journey across the Atlantic from Jamaica. The arrival of its 500 passengers, the first generation of Caribbean migrants in the UK, was the initial step in the formation of a new identity: the black Briton. Fifty years later, Mike and Trevor Phillips spoke to those on the itself, as well as those who followed, to tell the story of Britain in the second half of the twentieth century through the eyes of the...
82) Acero Azul
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Un alguacil estadounidense presencia un robo y se convierte en sospechoso. Mientras investiga, se da cuenta de que el ciudadano más importante de la ciudad está planeando un atraco masivo. El alguacil debe limpiar su nombre y detener a los verdaderos culpables.
Película del viejo oeste estadounidense de 1934 dirigida por Robert N. Bradbury y protagonizada por John Wayne.
El alguacil Carruthers está tras la pista de una banda de bandidos. Cuando...
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Are all lives worth saving?
Ronin Alexander's heart stops beating, but paramedics bring him back to life.
A life as a ski patroller.
An opportunity to pay it forward.
A chance to meet Evelyn Taylor at a cafe in Vancouver.
He falls hard and fast for the bath shop owner. Evelyn brings him into her world-a world where her two best friends are getting married.
A world of wealth and politics.
A world of sex and lies where the lines between friendship...
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The incredible story of Englishman Rob Pope, a veterinarian who left his job in pursuit of a dream — to become the first person ever to complete the epic run undertaken by one of Hollywood's most beloved characters, Forrest Gump. After his momma urged him "to do one thing in life that made a difference", he flew to Alabama, put on his running shoes, and sped off into the wilderness. To follow in Forrest's footsteps, he undertook a journey of over...
85) Inundation
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When the waters rose, first came the plagues, then came the demons, and finally came the angels.
But not everything that comes from the sky is heaven-sent.
Camila López is determined to hold back the rising tide. But with demons crawling out of the murky waters surrounding Old Nueva York, being half-angel doesn't feel like enough. She battles the darkness alongside her best friends, and finds a powerful ally in a man who tempts her with the safety...
86) Night Hunt, The
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A DARK-FANTASY ROMANCE FROM ALEXANDRA CHRISTO, AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION TO KILL A KINGDOM. Enter a world of Gods and monsters . . .
Atia is an immortal who feeds on fear and nightmare. As the last of her kind, she hides in the shadows of the world to escape the wrath of the vengeful Gods. Silas is a Herald, carrying messages and ferrying the dead, as punishment for a past he can't remember.
Atia would never dream of allying with someone like...
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His truth. His story. In his words. There have been many comments made and books written about Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks, and the first black man to lead his country in over 128 years of South African rugby. But now, for the very first time, Siya Kolisi shares his story in an extraordinarily intimate memoir, charting his journey from being born into the impoverished Zwide township, to leading his proud nation to an astonishing victory...
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"Michael Kingman thought he was going to die by the executioner's axe, forever labeled as a traitor. Still alive, and under the protection of the Orbis Mercenary company, Michael and his family and friends are deeply involved in the seemingly rival conspiracies that are tearing The Hollows apart. With the death of the King, both the Corrupt Prince and his sister Serena are vying for the throne, while the Rebel Emperor is spreading lies amongst the...
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In a Western American town, Fuzzy, tired of running from the law, decides to settle down. However, when he realizes the town is under the control of a corrupt individual, he calls in his outlaw friends to help restore order and justice.
1941 United States Western film. Set against the backdrop of the Wild West, the film delves into the life of an outlaw-turned-homesteader and his quest for justice in a town riddled with corruption.
Set in the Wild...
91) Sitting Bull
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Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by General Custer to react with violence resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Major Robert Parrish, a friend of the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed but is court-martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. After the battle, Parrish, aware of a new Army attack plan, leads the Sioux to safety in the North but is court-martialed again. This time he is stripped of his rank and sentenced...
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Dr. John Bargh, the world's leading expert on the unconscious mind, presents a 'brilliant and convincing book' (Malcolm Gladwell) cited as an outstanding read of 2017 by Business Insider and The Financial Times-giving us an entirely new understanding of the hidden mental processes that secretly govern every aspect of our behavior.
For more than three decades, Dr. John Bargh has conducted revolutionary research into the unconscious mind, research...
93) Dead Aim
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A traveling gravedigger adopts an orphan he finds alone in the desert. After the orphan is grown and the business slows down, the orphan begins to generate opportunities himself by shooting people
1971 Mexican film directed by José Bolaños, "Dead Aim" combines elements of Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, War, and Western genres. The movie portrays a unique blend of surreal storytelling and character-driven narratives, showcasing the diverse filmmaking...
94) Dead Wrong
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DC Maggie Jamieson's past comes back to haunt her in this dark and gripping serial killer thriller. They were abducted years ago. Notorious serial killer Bill Raven admitted to killing them and was sentenced to life. The case was closed — at least DC Maggie Jamieson thought it was... But now one of them has been found, dismembered and dumped in a bin bag in town. Forensics reveal that she died just two days ago, when Raven was behind bars, so Maggie...
95) DarkGame
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A police detective races to save the captives of a dark web game show, where the losers are executed via live broadcast. For the sadistic masked host, this is all part of his master plan to gain ratings.
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The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland.
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Millie loves her city life, her city friends and writing her true(ish) confessions column—but she's starting to wonder if the grass really is greener on the other side, or if her heart really belongs back in Yorkshire, with her mum who is struggling after the death of Millie's dad. Joe is happy doing what he does, writing games. He could do it anywhere, but since leaving home he's lived believing that looking back means you've failed, and life is...
98) Dr. Cabbie
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When an Indian doctor emigrates to Canada in the hope of starting a new life, bureaucracy confines him to life as a taxi driver. Unable to suppress his desire to practice medicine, he begins illegally treating patients from his cab that takes him on a journey he never expected.
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Inspiring stories of honesty, generosity, industry, thrift, temperance, ambition, bravery, and devotion to family and education. Written by Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), #19 on Wikipedia's "List of best-selling fiction authors" in world history. Narrated and very slightly edited by Christopher Crennen.
Reviews of Alger's work: "causes the sympathetic tear", "entertaining", "thrilling episodes", "bright and lively", "exciting and interesting", "spirited...
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Adriana pertenece a una generación donde atreverse a ser era mucho más complicado que ahora. Pero ella no tuvo miedo a conocerse ni a cuestionar las imposiciones culturales; desafió a quienes esperaban que se ajustara a moldes en los que se supone que debía caber. Adriana es congruente y tiene una consciencia que, de tan clara y sin prejuicios absurdos, puede resultar insoportablemente auténtica, lo que no es fácil de aceptar en nuestros tiempos...
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