Ben Stiller directs and stars in this classic story of a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a fantasy world filled with heroism, romance and adventure. When his job, along with that of a co-worker (Kristen Wiig), is threatened, Walter takes action in the real world, embarking on a journey more extraordinary than anything he could have imagined.
20th Century Fox
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24543899426
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DVD
Island of lemurs, Madagascar
By Freeman, Morgan
A spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Lemurs arrived there as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world.
Warner Home Video
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883929413379
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DVD
Dear Dumb Diary
By Hanggi, Kristin
Eleven-year old Jamie fills her diary with daydreams of her crush Hudson, and of banishing Angeline, the pretty, popular girl in school. Jamie hopes to win a contest at school, thinking she will impress Hudson and feel better about herself by beating Angeline. In the meantime, she somehow loses her diary.
Distributed by ARC Entertainment
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9786315166303
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DVD video
The Purge
By Grillo, Frank
It has been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night - the 12 hours of lawlessness. This year, the annual ritual comes at the eve of a heated presidential election with the nation deeply divided between those who are pro- and anti-Purge. As head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) , Leo's mission is to protect her during her controversial and contested run for president. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of Washington, D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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25192336430
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DVD
Tully
By Theron, Charlize
"Charlize Theron is hilarious," (Time Out) in the new comedy from Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman (2007, Best Director, Juno) and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (2007, Best Original Screenplay, Juno) . Tully tells the story of Marlo (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, 2003, Best Actress, Monster) , a mother of three who is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass) . Hesitant to the extravagance at first, she forms a unique bond with the thoughtful, unpredictable, young nanny, Tully (Mackenzie Davis) .
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
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9786317337589
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DVD
Another Happy Day
By Barkin, Ellen
Lynn and her three youngest children attend the wedding of her estranged eldest son at her parents' Annapolis estate. Though she is hoping for a joyful reunion, her attempts at reconciliation veer quickly off-course when she is hurled into the center of touchy family dynamics.
Phase 4 Films
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625828610745
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DVD
300
By Stapleton, ~ Sullivan
300: Rise of an Empire (Blu-ray 3D Blu-ray DVD UltraViolet Combo Pack)
Warner Home Video
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883929327263
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DVD
Red Dawn
By Hemsworth, Chris
Those parachutes floating quietly down over the skies of Spokane are disconcerting, to say the least. For good reason: that's the advance force of the invading North Korean military, who have nothing less than the occupation of the U.S. of A. in mind. That's right, the North Koreans; because the Soviet fighters of the 1984 version of Red Dawn have gone the way of the Cold War, this 2012 remake looks to Kim Jong-un's isolated regime as the 21st-century Commie menace. As before, it's up to a group of local teens--you know, the Wolverines--to lead the resistance; Chris Hemsworth and Josh Peck step into the roles played by Patrick Swayze and C. Thomas Howell in the original. All of which could still have some jingoistic survivalist appeal, if only the remake weren't executed so ham-handedly. The action might be lively, but the dialogue scenes are staged as though nobody in the movie had ever spoken before. Each character has a single note, and the actors--including Adrianne Palicki, Josh Hutcherson, and Tom and Nicole's kid Connor Cruise--tend to play the intensity card. If the David vs. Goliath fantasy still works, great; otherwise, stick with the '84 version, which at least had director John Milius's craftsmanship on display, however absurd the story might have been. (Footnote to film history: this version of Red Dawn was shot with the Chinese identified as the invaders, then altered in postproduction to shift to North Koreans. Fear of losing the Chinese market proved a greater argument than plausibility, if plausibility comes into play in these circumstances.) --Robert Horton
MGM (Video & DVD)
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883904284628
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DVD
Lemonade in winter-- and more fun with math
By Authors, Emily Jenkins; b D Wong; rebecca Soler; nancy Wu; jon Scieszka; all
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that s exactly what Pauline and John-John intended to have. With a catchy refrain, plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that s great for both story time and classroom use.Written by acclaimed children s author Emily Jenkins (Toys trilogy, Invisible Inkling) and narrated by B.D. Wong and more!
Lemonade in Winter & More Fun With Math
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25192242403
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The Great Courses
By Siegel, Murray H
Professor Murray Siegel. 6 DVDs in original packaging. Study Workbook included. No writing. Book like new.
Teaching Co.
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9781565859708
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Antarctica
By Powell, Anthony
ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE is a visually stunning journey to the end of the world with the hardy and devoted people who live there year-round. The research stations scattered throughout the continent host a close-knit international population of scientists, technicians and craftsmen. Isolated from the rest of the world, enduring months of unending darkness followed by periods when the sun never sets, Antarctic residents experience firsthand the beauty and brutality of the most severe environment on Earth. Capturing epic battles against hellacious storms, quiet reveries of nature's grandeur, and everyday moments of work and laughter, this unique documentary shows a steadfast community thriving in a land few humans have experienced. Using specially modified cameras and spectacular time-lapse photography, filmmaker Anthony Powell captures the splendor of the region like no film before. ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE gives testament to the planet's natural wonders, humanity's thirst for adventure, and the emotional extremes that accompany a year within the last pristine wilderness on the planet.
Music Box Films
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741360538658
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DVD
World War Z
By Forster, Marc
A former UN investigator is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he tries to save the lives of billions of strangers, as well as his own beloved family.
Paramount Pictures
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9781415773789
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DVD video
Tales from the darkside.
By Sparer, Paul
A cult-favorite horror anthology series from the '80s depicting standalone stories of horror fantasy and/or science fiction. Some episodes are gruesome, a few are of a lighter comedic style.
CBS DVD
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9781415749265
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Godzilla
By Taylor-johnson, Aaron
In this gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic, Godzilla returns to its roots as one of the world's most recognized monsters. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring an all-star international cast, this spectacular adventure pits Godzilla against malevolent creatures that, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
By Stiller, Ben
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this classic story of a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a fantasy world filled with heroism, romance and adventure. When his job, along with that of a co-worker (Kristen Wiig), is threatened, Walter takes action in the real world, embarking on a journey more extraordinary than anything he could have imagined.
Island of lemurs, Madagascar
By Freeman, Morgan
A spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Lemurs arrived there as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world.
Dear Dumb Diary
By Hanggi, Kristin
Eleven-year old Jamie fills her diary with daydreams of her crush Hudson, and of banishing Angeline, the pretty, popular girl in school. Jamie hopes to win a contest at school, thinking she will impress Hudson and feel better about herself by beating Angeline. In the meantime, she somehow loses her diary.
The Purge
By Grillo, Frank
It has been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night - the 12 hours of lawlessness. This year, the annual ritual comes at the eve of a heated presidential election with the nation deeply divided between those who are pro- and anti-Purge. As head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) , Leo's mission is to protect her during her controversial and contested run for president. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of Washington, D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.
Tully
By Theron, Charlize
"Charlize Theron is hilarious," (Time Out) in the new comedy from Academy Award-nominated director Jason Reitman (2007, Best Director, Juno) and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (2007, Best Original Screenplay, Juno) . Tully tells the story of Marlo (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, 2003, Best Actress, Monster) , a mother of three who is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass) . Hesitant to the extravagance at first, she forms a unique bond with the thoughtful, unpredictable, young nanny, Tully (Mackenzie Davis) .
Another Happy Day
By Barkin, Ellen
Lynn and her three youngest children attend the wedding of her estranged eldest son at her parents' Annapolis estate. Though she is hoping for a joyful reunion, her attempts at reconciliation veer quickly off-course when she is hurled into the center of touchy family dynamics.
300
By Stapleton, ~ Sullivan
300: Rise of an Empire (Blu-ray 3D Blu-ray DVD UltraViolet Combo Pack)
Red Dawn
By Hemsworth, Chris
Those parachutes floating quietly down over the skies of Spokane are disconcerting, to say the least. For good reason: that's the advance force of the invading North Korean military, who have nothing less than the occupation of the U.S. of A. in mind. That's right, the North Koreans; because the Soviet fighters of the 1984 version of Red Dawn have gone the way of the Cold War, this 2012 remake looks to Kim Jong-un's isolated regime as the 21st-century Commie menace. As before, it's up to a group of local teens--you know, the Wolverines--to lead the resistance; Chris Hemsworth and Josh Peck step into the roles played by Patrick Swayze and C. Thomas Howell in the original. All of which could still have some jingoistic survivalist appeal, if only the remake weren't executed so ham-handedly. The action might be lively, but the dialogue scenes are staged as though nobody in the movie had ever spoken before. Each character has a single note, and the actors--including Adrianne Palicki, Josh Hutcherson, and Tom and Nicole's kid Connor Cruise--tend to play the intensity card. If the David vs. Goliath fantasy still works, great; otherwise, stick with the '84 version, which at least had director John Milius's craftsmanship on display, however absurd the story might have been. (Footnote to film history: this version of Red Dawn was shot with the Chinese identified as the invaders, then altered in postproduction to shift to North Koreans. Fear of losing the Chinese market proved a greater argument than plausibility, if plausibility comes into play in these circumstances.) --Robert Horton
Lemonade in winter-- and more fun with math
By Authors, Emily Jenkins; b D Wong; rebecca Soler; nancy Wu; jon Scieszka; all
A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that s exactly what Pauline and John-John intended to have. With a catchy refrain, plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that s great for both story time and classroom use.Written by acclaimed children s author Emily Jenkins (Toys trilogy, Invisible Inkling) and narrated by B.D. Wong and more!
The Great Courses
By Siegel, Murray H
Professor Murray Siegel. 6 DVDs in original packaging. Study Workbook included. No writing. Book like new.
Antarctica
By Powell, Anthony
ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE is a visually stunning journey to the end of the world with the hardy and devoted people who live there year-round. The research stations scattered throughout the continent host a close-knit international population of scientists, technicians and craftsmen. Isolated from the rest of the world, enduring months of unending darkness followed by periods when the sun never sets, Antarctic residents experience firsthand the beauty and brutality of the most severe environment on Earth. Capturing epic battles against hellacious storms, quiet reveries of nature's grandeur, and everyday moments of work and laughter, this unique documentary shows a steadfast community thriving in a land few humans have experienced. Using specially modified cameras and spectacular time-lapse photography, filmmaker Anthony Powell captures the splendor of the region like no film before. ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE gives testament to the planet's natural wonders, humanity's thirst for adventure, and the emotional extremes that accompany a year within the last pristine wilderness on the planet.
World War Z
By Forster, Marc
A former UN investigator is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he tries to save the lives of billions of strangers, as well as his own beloved family.
Tales from the darkside.
By Sparer, Paul
A cult-favorite horror anthology series from the '80s depicting standalone stories of horror fantasy and/or science fiction. Some episodes are gruesome, a few are of a lighter comedic style.
Godzilla
By Taylor-johnson, Aaron
In this gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic, Godzilla returns to its roots as one of the world's most recognized monsters. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring an all-star international cast, this spectacular adventure pits Godzilla against malevolent creatures that, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.