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-- Sounds of violencec2003., DC Comics Call No: GN Green vol.2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow, fights common criminals and super-villains such as the Riddler. Conflicts with other super heroes and his juvenile wards compete for his attention, and a mysterious killer shoots Queen's son.
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-- In search of myths and heroes.c2005., General, PBS Home Video Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of Israel and Ethiopia. Traces the Celtic legend of King Arthur and its role in British literature. Asks whether the legendary Shangri-La as depicted in James Hilton's Lost horizon could have its roots in Indian views of Tibet or in the Tibetan Buddhist stories of the land of Shambhala, a paradise behind the Himalayas. Discusses the Greek hero Jason and his quest for the golden fleece.
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2015., Juvenile, Broadstreet Publishing Call No: B URLACHER Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Presents an illustrated biography of former professional football player Brian Urlacher, beginning with his formative years in middle school, and describing how he developed discipline, perseverance, and determination.
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2015., Juvenile, Broadstreet Publishing Call No: B TILLMAN Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Presents advice for middle school children on setting goals and achieving their dreams, with rules to live by based on the life of and the lessons learned by Charles "Peanut" Tillman, one of the greatest cornerbacks in Chicago Bears' history.
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[2016], Juvenile, Broadstreet Publishing Call No: B DIGGINS Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s)Click here to watch Summary Note: Presents a brief exploration of the life of Skylar Diggins, a star in the WNBA, highlighting her middle school experience and the rules she learned to live by for dealing with bullies, fitting in, and excelling in basketball in spite of personal setbacks.
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-- William Shakespeare's The taming of the shrewp2003., Adolescent, Audio Partners Call No: 822.3 3 Edition: Unabridged. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Complete Arkangel ShakespeareSummary Note: Presents a fully-dramatized reading of Shakespeare's comedy about the marriage between tempestuous Katharina and the dowry-seeking Petruchio who is determined to tame his wife.