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1) Huey Long
Description
Uses archival film footage to portray events in the life of the charismatic Louisiana politician Huey Long who built roads, bridges, and schools, but whose brutal, corrupt reign suddenly ended in a hail of bullets. Incorporates interviews with scholars and the recollections of Louisianans who knew Long.
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Pub. Date
1994
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The Second World War causes turmois in baseball as its best players enlist. But in 1941, before the war began, baseball has a summer better than anyone could remember. Ted Williams and "Joltin' Joe" DiMaffio bat the lights out while the Brooklyn Dodgers win their first pennant in 20 years. But baseball's most poignant moment arrives when the Dodgers' Branch Rickey forces intergration by singing the immortal Jackie Robinson. With heroic dignity,...
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Antonio Burns novels volume 2
Pub. Date
2002
Description
A routine investigation into a young woman's accidental climbing death in Wyoming turns into a murder chase.
Description
"For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and a refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America's premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring rare archival photographs, paintings and drawings, readings from actual diaries, letters and newspapers of the day, the fascinating story of this universally...
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Antonio Burns novels volume 4
Pub. Date
2004
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From the debut of the "action-packed" "The Edge of Justice and straight through the acclaimed releases of "Point of Law and "Trial by Ice and Fire, Clinton McKinzie has continued to leave readers and critics breathless with his unique brand of suspense. For fans of his previous novels featuring Antonio Burns, and those who are just being introduced to this unforgettable hero, CROSSING THE LINE is sure to be an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. Special...
7) Badwater
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Series
Antonio Burns novels volume 5
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Antonio Burns finds one crucial piece of evidence linked to a drowning incident and finds himself drawn to the case despite the costs to his career, his life, or the townspeople who consider him one of their own.
8) Burned
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Series
Burned volume Bk. 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Seventeen-year-old Pattyn, the eldest daughter in a large Mormon family, is sent to her aunt's Nevada ranch for the summer, where she temporarily escapes her alcoholic, abusive father and finds love and acceptance, only to lose everything when she returns home.
9) Burned (#1)
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Series
Burned volume 1
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Seventeen-year-old Pattyn, the eldest daughter in a large Mormon family, is sent to her aunt's Nevada ranch for the summer, where she temporarily escapes her alcoholic, abusive father and finds love and acceptance, only to lose everything when she returns home.
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Pub. Date
2011
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As supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion, Elisabeth and Marjory Kerr have been branded as traitors and outcasts. An accomplished seamstress, Elisabeth eventually finds work as a dress maker for the local gentry, which brings her into contact with Lord Jack Buchanan, an unmarried gentleman of considerable means. Will Lord jack step forward to help Elisabeth and Marjory, or will their scandalous ties to the Jacobite rebellion prove too great...
13) Burn for burn
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Series
Burn for burn trilogy volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 10
Description
"Three teenaged girls living on Jar Island band together to enact revenge on the people that have hurt them"-- Provided by publisher.
14) Jazz
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Pub. Date
20121226
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From the critically acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns who brought "The Civil War" and "Baseball" to PBS, "Jazz" is a history of the jazz musical style.
JAZZ celebrates America's greatest original art form. Ken Burns' 10-part documentary opens at the dawn of the 20th century, incorporating American culture and historical events that interact directly with the music. From the 1890s through the ferment of the Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz Age, to...
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Pub. Date
2012
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Never underestimate a Burned Out Old Broad. This time it is an adventurous road trip along US Highway 2 for the three retired widows, Hadley Joy Morris-Whitfield (socialite and volunteer), Dr. Robinson Leary (retired English professor), and Mary Rose McGill (housewife and sweet Catholic girl) along with new BOOB Girl Esmeralda St. Benedict, a gorgeous gypsy. From the opening crash of an entrance by Frieda Grossemouth to Esmeralda's foggy exit, follow...
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Lancaster burning volume 2
Pub. Date
2013
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Sarah Beiler grows increasingly concerned about Ashley, her friend who also works at the farmers market. Ashley acts strange, even nervous, when anyone talks about the rash of fires. When Sarah asks her what she knows, Ashley only heightens Sarah's suspicions. But that not Sarah's only trouble. She remains distracted by Matthew Stoltzfus, who says that God is calling him to leave the Amish community. When he begs her to join him, Sarah's heart is...
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Lancaster burning volume 1
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The Amish community of Lancaster is being terrorized by barn fires. David and Malinda Beiler's barn was the first to go. The clues are sparse, but Levi, the Beiler's oldest son, happened to be awake in the middle of the night and spotted a white vehicle driving past the house with its lights off. Sarah, David and Malinda's daughter, is in her late teens and old enough to observe her parents' agony. Not only is she afraid, too, and wishing she could...
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Pub. Date
2013
Appears on list
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One barn fire might be an accident, the Lancaster County Amish community believes. But two barns burning just weeks apart is suspicious. Sarah Beiler wants to protect her family, even though they don't like Matthew, her new boyfriend. Book 1 in Amish author, Lydia Byler's, series"Lancaster Burning." The Amish community of Lancaster is being terrorized by barn fires. David and Malinda Beiler's barn was the first to go. The clues are sparse, but Levi,...
19) Fire with fire
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Series
Burn for burn trilogy volume 2
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 15
Description
Jar Island teens Lillia, Kat, and Mary's ongoing revenge plot against Reeve has unexpected consequences.