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In this book the author, a historian punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the American Revolution. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 such as Congress's belligerent economic ultimatums to Britain, New England's 'rage militaire,' the exodus of British troops and expulsion of royal governors up and down the seaboard, and the new provincial congresses and hundreds of local committees that quickly reconstituted...
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Pub. Date
2015
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English
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Not even the Civil War can smother the spirit of Christmas, especially in the town of Decatur, Illinois, in 1862, where the ladies of the Basket Brigade board trains to minister to Union soldiers, offering fried chicken, pickled peaches, pound cake, and other dainties to men who haven?t eaten a home-cooked meal since enlisting. Join Sarah, Lucy, and Zona, three compassionate members of the brigade, as they care for wounded heroes?and find love along...
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Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Perfect Crimes Meet the Perfect Match. In the City That Never Sleeps, one mind never rests. The eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) possesses an unquenchable thirst for intellectual puzzles and a ruthless instinct for justice. As a consulting detective to the NYPD, he takes on bizarre cases that baffle the most seasoned cops. But he can't do it alone. Holmes relies on Joan Watson (Lucy Liu), a former physician who's the one person...
25) Lilo & Stitch
Publisher
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A dangerous genetic experiment is sentenced to be exiled to deep space after it is judged he's too destructive to live among other people. He escapes prison, however, and lands on Earth. There he befriends a bizarre little girl named Lilo. Bonus features include: deleted scenes; Your Ohana music video; island adventure games; making of the film; I can't help falling in love with you music video; and much more.
26) Lilo and Stitch
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Video
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
When Lilo and Nani go to the shelter to adopt a dog, they come home with an extra-terrestrial fugitive.
27) The photo album
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Series
Annie's Attic mysteries volume 03
Publisher
Annie's Attic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"No one seems to recognize the young man caught in the background of some old photos that Annie found in the attic of Grey Gables. But Mary Beth, owner of A Stitch in Time, turns strangely pale when Annie shows the photos at the Hook and Needle Club meeting. Annie is determined to find out who this stranger is and what became of him. His young, sad face haunts her and she feels compelled to unearth his story. Then disturbing information gleaned from...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
It's time for everyone to help out as best they can in these three delightful episodes. It's Strawberry to the rescue in Babysitter Blues when she has to look after a very special Baby Berrykin. Orange and Lemon become fashion elves in A Stitch in Time to help Raspberry with her fashion dream. And there's no place like home when Orange adopts a bitty fish that is a homesick tadpole in Fish Out of Water. Join all the fun as the girls learn that lending...
29) Broken days
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Series
Quilt trilogy volume 02
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
In 1811, life with her Aunt Hannah in Salem, Massachusetts, becomes even more difficult for fourteen-year-old Ebie with the arrival of a half-Indian girl who claims to be the daughter of Hannah's sister, Thankful, and with the threat of impending war.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2011.
Language
English
Description
Season 2 of SyFy's most popular series ever! Join Pete, Myka, Artie, and their quirky crew on the chase for fantastical new artifacts across the globe and through time. Racing against the clock, these dangerous missions lead them to discover new allies and encounter treacherous old foes, plus the unexpected, ultimate new villain.