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In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism, which eschewed the general society and culture of the time, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body, and...
4) The Birds
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Melanie Daniels is a beautiful blonde who arrives in Bodega Bay in pursuit of the handsome and eligible Mitch Brenner. But love is not the only thing in the air when thousands of birds descend upon the town, attacking and terrorizing its residents. Soon Melanie and Mitch are fighting for their lives against a deadly, unexplainable force in this spine-tingling portrait of nature at its most powerful and ruthless.
5) Marnie
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Pub. Date
1964.
Description
A woman robs her employers and changes her identity. When her next boss catches her, he forces her to marry him.
9) The Rescuers
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Pub. Date
c1977, 2010
Description
Two mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca, team up with their albatross friend Orville to rescue a little girl named Penny, who is caught in the clutches of the evil Madam Medusa.
16) Mulan
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When Mulan's aging father is drafted into the Imperial army to fight the invading Hun army, she disguises herself as a soldier and takes his place. Mulan's hilarious guardian dragon and lucky cricket are not enough to help her defeat the ruthless Hun leader, however; only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country and honor to her family
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2002, 1991
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In 1924, George Bernard Shaw was introduced to Dame Laurentia McLachlan, a Benedictine nun at the Stanbrook Abbey in Worcestershire, England. Along with their mutual friend, Sydney Cockerell, director of Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, the trio enjoyed twenty-five years of letters, literary debate and laughter. Relive their vigorous discussions on everything from the existence of God, to the finer points of tango dancing. Eagle in a cage: A school-teacher-turned-governor...
19) Michelangelo
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Michaelangelo.
20) Monet
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Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Impressionist Claude Monet.