Lynn Whitfield
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine. Outrageous, shocking, sensational -- Josephine Baker was born poor, but achieved fame and fortune through her sizzlingly exotic and erotic performances. Starting life on the American vaudeville circuit, success takes Josephine to Paris where her semi-nude dancing causes an international sensation. Through her marriages to an Italian pseudo-count and orchestra leade, to her bond with army officer...
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
As the zookeeper makes his nightly rounds, he has no idea that Gorilla is letting all the animals out of their cages. A thoughtful little bear decides to get the moon a birthday present, so he climbs a mountain to ask the moon what it wants. Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap, until a little flea has a big surprise. An old couple pines to have children, so the moon presents them with twelve tiny babies. A lonesome trombone...
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Language
English
Description
A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.
Upon the arrival of her new baby brother, Elizabeti decides she needs a doll she can care for the way her mother cares for the new baby. After looking around her village, Elizabeti finds the perfect doll to love, and names her Eva.When Mama changes the new baby's diaper, Elizabeti changes Eva. When Mama sings to the baby, Elizabeti sings...
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English
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"This inspiring production merits a place in all libraries." - School Library Journal
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister presents a personal, stirring account of the remarkable day Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech and of the man who went on to inspire nation. Dr. Christine King Farris is the older sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Vice Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Herself a long-standing...
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Series
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English
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Rediscover traditional tales and fall in love with new ones with Bendon's Classic Children's Storybooks! Amazing adventures and beloved characters fill 30 colorful pages with timeless artwork that little readers will love. Poor little Ugly Duckling, with his clumsy feet and rough, gray feathers must endure a harsh winter. But then spring arrives - and with it, a miraculous surprise! Collect all of our stories to complete your library!
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Language
English
Description
Joshua (Leon) and Natalie (Garcelle Beauvais) appear to be the picture-perfect couple, but looks can be deceiving. When Natalie discovers her husband has led a secret life, she is forced to deal with losing everything she loves. While picking up the pieces of her shattered world, the process of healing introduces some newfound obstacles in the form of a new love interest (Brian White). Now, Natalie must test the boundaries of her trust and the capacity...
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2006.
Language
English
Description
In addition to being saddled with an unruly foster teen, Madea has two troubled nieces to deal with. Lisa is engaged to an abusive and controlling investment banker and Vanessa is finding it difficult to open herself to the affection of a bus driver/artist Frankie because of childhood abuse. Wreaking havoc on both of the girls's lives is their mother Victoria.
15) Eve's Bayou
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Language
English
Description
In 1960s Louisiana a charming physician seems to have it all, but risks everything by indulging in his weakness for attractive women. Exposed by his youngest daughter, can he mend his broken family before it's too late?
16) King's Faith
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Language
English
Description
After Brendan King's life spiraled to rock bottom, the teen found hope in a relationship with God while serving time in a juvenile penitentiary. Recently released from prison, Brendan finds solace in the foster home of a couple struggling with suppressed grief. As the street-wise teen enrolls at a suburban high school, he soon finds support from a group of believers. Yet the bonds of his old way of life are strong, and his former gang won't let him...
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English
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An inspiring story about an up-and-coming high school basketball coach, on his way to a record number of wins, who is fired for praying with one of his players. From writer/director Wes Miller, and starring Nick Lashaway, Lorenzo Lamas, Corbin Bernsen & Clifton Davis, this story follows the journey of a coach destined to claim his God-given calling. From termination to redemption, the single act of prayer leads to the realization that one man will...
18) The Last Letter
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Language
English
Description
Catherine Wright struggles with a debilitating sleep disorder. Her husband Michael struggles to cope when their new born son lay in the wake.
19) Curveball
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Language
English
Description
Smart, popular and star pitcher of his high school team, Nolan tries has managed to put his troubled childhood behind him with the help of the two things he could always depend on: his love of baseball and his best friend, Sam. But now that just as Nolan's future is looking bright and he's happy with a new girlfriend, Sam starts leading him into trouble – playing hard and partying harder. Even with the help of people who love him and will risk everything...
20) The North Star
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Language
English
Description
Based on a true story of courage and the will to be free. For black slaves Big Ben (Jeremiah Trotter) and Moses (Thomas C. Bartley, Jr.), the only thing worse than the daily cruelty of life on a Virginia plantation is the fear of being hunted down and tortured as runaways. But when Ben learns he is about to be sold to a new owner, he and Moses make the desperate choice to run. Evading brutal slave hunters and with only the light of the North Star...