Catalog Search Results
1) Pollyanna
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chatty, idealistic Pollyanna can always find something to be glad about. Even when the newly orphaned girl has to live with her cold, unloving Aunt Polly, she remains full of hope and joy. But then a horrible accident leaves her crippled-and it may finally be too much for Pollyanna to bear. Will all the people whose lives she's brightened be able to make her happy again? -- from Amazon.
2) Pollyanna
Publisher
Walt Disney
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A young orphan brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets with her optimistic outlook on life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Duke Classics
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pollyanna Grows Up is the first sequel to Pollyanna, and the only one written by Porter herself. Numerous following sequels have been written by various authors. Pollyanna's crippling spinal injury has been cured, and she begins to teach a new town the "glad game". She makes many friends and two of her childhood friends, Jimmy and Jamie, court her. Jimmy is an energetic, healthy young architect and Jamie is a crippled literary genius.
...4) The Woman
Publisher
Arrow Films
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A feral cannibal is captured and subjected to "civilization" by a seemingly perfect family, only to unleash her fury upon them. A shocking and brutal exploration of primal instincts and human savagery. Based on the novel by Jack Ketchum.
Author
Publisher
Encounter Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"America's current political divisions are backed by vitriolic anger on all sides--anger that is rooted in a long-term change in American character. A nation that once regarded unbridled anger as a personal weakness has become a nation that regards anger as self-empowerment and a tool for positive social change. But anger remains what it was always was: a force that can sweep away judgment and carry us, as individuals or groups, into foolish confrontations....
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Just when his dearest life dreams seemed to have slipped beyond his reach, Kralik was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. He set the goal of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year.
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Fuel yourself and others with positive energy-inspirational quotes and encouraging messages to live by from bestselling author, Jon Gordon. Ever since he wrote the mega bestseller The Energy Bus , Jon Gordon has been sharing inspirational messages and encouragement via his talks, books, and social media posts. After many requests to create a collection of his quotes, Jon teamed up with his long-time friend, Daniel Decker, to create Stay Positive ....
Publisher
Universe Publishing, a Division of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made -- from the Talkies to blockbusters like Chicago and The Wizard of Oz from timeless classics like Casablanca and Notorious, to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for...
Author
Publisher
Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He certainly couldn't imagine going more than a day without manicuring his goatee. But with a job cut short and no immediate plans, this fixture of the New York comedy scene began to think about what he might do with months of free time. He had heard of the Appalachian Trail, but he had never seriously considered attempting to hike all 2,184.2 miles of it. Suddenly he found himself asking, Could he do it? The...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request