Catalog Search Results
1) Chinatown
Author
Series
Publisher
British Film Institute
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
''This study analyzes 'Chinatown' in the context of the figure of the detective in literature and film from Sophocles to Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. In the account of 'Chinatown''s narrative development Michael Eaton seeks to uncover both its relationship to the pessimism of American cinema in the 1970s and its veritably mythical structure.''--
2) Unwelcome
Publisher
Well Go USA Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
London couple Maya and Jamie escape their urban nightmare for the tranquility of the Ireland countryside only to hear stories of mysterious beings who live in the gnarled, ancient wood at the foot of their new garden. As warned by their new neighbors, in Irish lore the Redcaps will come when called to help souls in dire need of rescue, but it's crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Wonderland
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Rhyming wordplay celebrates St. Patrick's Day and assures little ones that they are loved.
"Your little leprechaun will be over the rainbow for this magically pun-derful St. Patrick's Day board book! Show your little one that they're worth more than any pot of gold! This delightfully lucky book for babies and toddlers features heartfelt rhyming puns and adorable, colorful illustrations including shamrocks, flowers, fairies, gnomes, ladybugs, and...
Series
Criterion collection volume 190
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
日本語
Appears on list
Description
In medieval Japan, a warlord and his wife stop at nothing to fulfill a prophecy that he become emperor.
Publisher
Hollywood Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Nick Powell is a handsome young writer with a bright future. Then one tragic night he is brutally attacked and left for dead. But Nick is really not dead, yet. He is trapped in a ghostly limbo where no one can see or hear him except Annie and she might be the one person who is able to save him. They must work quickly together to solve the mystery of his murder before it is too late, and Nick's chance to live again is lost forever.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
''Cut! Yasmin's class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren't happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs some big changes to the save the play! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.''--
Author
Publisher
Brilliance Audio
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Homicide detective Billy Harney sends his new partner, Kate, deep undercover in a notorious Chicago drug ring. When several members of the ring soon turn up dead, Billy abruptly pulls Kate out, blowing her cover. Kate's informant inside the gang quicklydisappears. As does the ring's black book... When Billy can't find the informant, he wonders if Kate is secretly harboring her, since the two grew close during Kate's weeks undercover. As Billy and...
9) Marlowe
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Formats
Description
A hard luck detective searches for the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress.
"A gripping noir crime thriller set in late 1930s Bay City centers around a brooding, down-on-his-luck detective; Philip Marlowe, played by Liam Neeson, who is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress, daughter of a well-known movie star. The disappearance is the first twist in a series of bewildering events, and soon Marlowe is embroiled in a deadly investigation and...
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Cutting-edge Victorian science meets cunningly plotted mystery in this stylish period thriller. In the 1890s, Detective William Murdoch adopts modern techniques like 'finger marks' and forensics to track Toronto's most sinister killers.
In the 1890's, Detective William Murdoch adopts modern techniques like 'finger marks' and forensics to track Toronto's most sinister killers. Though derided by his skeptical boss, Murdoch finds friends and allies...
Author
Series
Airi Sano Prankmaster General volume 2
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It's the spring semester, and Airi Sano is on top of the world! Her grades are up, she has real friends at her side, and she’s joined the school play. She’s even keeping out of trouble and toning down the pranks! But when the play falls victim to some truly awful pranks, everyone immediately suspects that Airi is behind them. As suspicion mounts, it's up to her to solve the mystery and clear her own name before the imposter strikes again. Sounds...
Publisher
BBC Studios
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It follows DI Humphrey Goodman and his fianc�ee Martha as they leave London to navigate a new life together on the beautiful Devon coast. Our heroes are thrown in at the deep end as Martha pursues her dream of running he own restaurant and Humphrey takes up the vacant position of Detective Inspector at Shipton Abbott police station, an outpost of the Devon & Cornwall Police district. Quickly making an impression on his somewhat eclectic team, Humphrey...
13) You're so bright
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks Wonderland, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Encourage your bright baby or toddler to make their mark with this pun-tastic book!"--
"Baby, you're so bright, so remarkably you. Let's highlight some reasons there's nothing you can't do! Combining adorable illustrations of popular school and craft supplies with charming rhymes and inspiring messages of love and encouragement, this punny and heartfelt board book is just the write gift to share with someone you love."--
Author
Publisher
Plume/New American Library
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
"This volume includes: • Little Me • The Gingerbread Lady • The Prisoner of Second Avenue • The Sunshine Boys • The Good Doctor • God's Favorite • California Suite • Chapter Two • And an Introduction by the author: “As Time Flies By” Nothing can take away the pleasure that Neil Simon's plays have given literally millions of theatergoers in the past quarter of a century. They and the critics agree that a trip to see any one of...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request