Jennifer Bruce's Library
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| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9780441627400 | The Once And Future King | T. H. White | the Whole World Knows And Loves This Book. It Is The Magical Epic Of King Arthur And His Shining Camelot; Of Merlin And Owl And Guinevere; Of Beasts Who Talk And Men Who Fly, Of Wizardry And War. It Is The Book Of All Things Lost And Wonderful And Sad. It Is The Fantasy Masterpiece By Which All Others Are Judged.gale Researcht. H. White First Gained Popularity For His Nonfiction Works About The Countryside Of The United Kingdom, But He Is Best Known Today For His Fantastic Fiction. In His Tetralogy the Once And Future King--called By Lin Carter In imaginary Worlds One Of The Most Brilliant Fantasy Novels In Literature--he Made The Legends Of King Arthur Accessible For The Twentieth Century. | Ace Books |
| 9780982302200 | The Operator Is Calling | Rudi London | Suddenly, by the flick of a switch, evil came knocking on Michaels door. His entire world stumbled and fell. What had been no longer was. This time he was facing a mountain too tall to climb. Or was it? Madison, his precious daughter, had called them ""badsters."" Shed always wondered, ""Why couldnt they just be nice."" Michael got a brilliant idea. What if they didnt have a choice in the matter? First, they needed to quit cussing all together. Language rules behavior, he established. And should they elect not to surrender to good? Great! Then theyll learn what really happens when The Operator is Calling. | Amazing Road |
| 9781728229119 | The Perfect Place To Die | Bryce Moore | "Fans of true-crime murder mysteries won't want to miss this one."―Booklist, STARRED ReviewStalking Jack the Ripper meets Devil in the White City in this terrifying historical fiction debut about one of the world's most notorious serial killers.In order to save her sister, Zuretta takes a job at an infamous house of horrors―but she might never escape.Zuretta never thought she'd encounter a monster. She had resigned herself to a quiet life in Utah. But when her younger sister, Ruby, travels to Chicago during the World's Fair, and disappears, Zuretta leaves home to find her.But 1890s Chicago is more dangerous and chaotic than she imagined. She doesn't know where to start until she learns of her sister's last place of employment…a mysterious hotel known as The Castle.Zuretta takes a job there hoping to learn more. And before long she realizes the hotel isn't what it seems. Women disappear at an alarming rate, she hears crying from the walls, and terrifying whispers follow her at night. In the end, she finds herself up against one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history―and his custom-built death trap.With real, terrifying quotes in front of each chapter, strong female characters, and unbearable suspense, The Perfect Place to Die is perfect for fans of true crime, horror, and the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. | Sourcebooks Fire |
| The Roosevelts (DVD) | ||||
| 9780743477574 | The Taming Of The Shrew (Folger Shakespeare Library) | William Shakespeare | Love and marriage are the concerns of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Lucentio’s marriage to Bianca is prompted by his idealized love of an apparently ideal woman. Petruchio’s wooing of Katherine, however, is free of idealism. Petruchio takes money from Bianca’s suitors to woo her, since Katherine must marry before her sister by her father’s decree; he also arranges the dowry with her father. Petruchio is then ready to marry Katherine, even against her will.Katherine, the shrew of the play’s title, certainly acts much changed. But have she and Petruchio learned to love each other? Or is the marriage based on terror and deception?The authoritative edition of The Taming of the Shrew from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play-Scene-by-scene plot summaries-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books-An up-to-date annotated guide to further readingEssay by Karen NewmanThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu. | Simon & Schuster |
| 9781580495929 | The Taming Of The Shrew: Literary Touchstone | William Shakespeare | "And kiss me, Kate. We will be married oSunday"Petruchio, seeking his fortune in Padua, seeks to marry the strong-willed Katherine, while Lucentio and Bianca steal a marriage from under a fathers nose. The Taming of the Shrew offers a Shakespearean take on feminism and a humorous but, surprisingly modern, look at the age-old battle between the sexes.With its hilarious Induction, laughably believable characters, and skillfully intertwined plots and subplots, the play provides an excellent introduction to the range of Shakespeares comedic talents.To make The Taming of the Shrew more accessible for the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary of the more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to enlighten the reader on aspects that may be confusing or overlooked. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader may more fully enjoy the beauty of the verse, the wisdom of the insights, and the impact of the drama. | Prestwick House Inc. |
| 9780743482837 | The Tempest | William & Barbara A. Mowat & Paul Werstine Shakespeare | The authoritative edition of The Tempest from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for both students and general readers.Putting romance onstage, The Tempest gives us a magician, Prospero, a former duke of Milan who was displaced by his treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero is exiled on an island, where his only companions are his daughter, Miranda, the spirit Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies are among those caught in a storm near the island, Prospero turns his power upon them through Ariel and other spirits.The characters exceed the roles of villains and heroes. Prospero seems heroic, yet he enslaves Caliban and has an appetite for revenge. Caliban seems to be a monster for attacking Miranda, but appears heroic in resisting Prospero, evoking the period of colonialism during which the play was written. Miranda’s engagement to Ferdinand, the Prince of Naples and a member of the shipwrecked party, helps resolve the drama.This edition includes:-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play-Scene-by-scene plot summaries-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books-An annotated guide to further readingEssay by Barbara A. MowatThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu. | Simon & Schuster |
| 9780486406589 | The Tempest (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays) | William Shakespeare | This bewitching play, Shakespeare's final work, articulates a wealth of the playwright's mature reflections on life and contains some of his most familiar and oft-quoted lines. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants — Ariel, an invisible sprite, and Caliban, a monstrous witch's son.Into their idyllic but isolated lives comes a shipwrecked party that includes the enemies who usurped Prospero's dukedom years before, and set him and his daughter adrift on the ocean. Also among the castaways is a handsome prince, the first young man Miranda has ever seen. Comedy, romance, and reconciliation ensue, in a masterly drama that begins with a storm at sea and concludes in joyous harmony.Students, poetry lovers, and drama enthusiasts will treasure this convenient, modestly priced edition of one of Shakespeare's greatest plays and one of literature's finest comedies. | Dover Publications |
| To Kill A Mockingbird (DVD) | ||||
| Twelfth Night (DVD) | ||||
| Understanding Literature Poetry (DVD) | ||||
| Van Helsing (DVD) |