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1) Dracula
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
The quintessential horror tale of the powerful, centuries-old vampire follows his bloodthirsty trail from the mountains of Central Europe to England, until the savvy Dr. Van Helsing comes up with a way to end his reign of terror.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hang on for a wild ride with the fun-loving Mr. J. Thaddeus Toad. When his passion for motorcars lands him in hot water, he must rely on his faithful friends to clear his name. Then, meet the infamous Ichabod Crane whose comic rivalry for the affections of the town beauty leads to a heart-pounding race with the legendary Headless Horseman.
8) Rashomon
Series
Pub. Date
2002, 1950.
Language
日本語
Description
Set in the Middle Ages, the nature of truth and subjective reality are probed in a series of flashbacks from four viewpoints to present the case history of a man's murder and the rape of his wife by a bandit.
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Language
English
Description
From ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks, and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness areas, experience all of Australia's dramatic contrasts, dazzling wildlife, and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics; uncover clues to Stonehenge; shed new light on the mythical Minoan civilization. Follow the celebrated Silk Road; discover why the ancient city of Catal Hoyuk was so prosperous; reconstruct the city of Petra's underground water system. Venture into the Andes to seek...
13) La ciénaga
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
Español
Description
Mecha, her husband Gregorio and their friends are spending another stifling day drinking and lounging around the filthy swimming pool of their crumbling summer estate when Mecha stumbles and is badly cut on her broken wine glass. On hearing the news, her less affluent cousin Tali marshals her own large family for a visit. The long, hot summer and crowded situation strain everyone's nerves and repressed family conflicts surface. An atmosphere of oppressive...
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
The Germans launch a counter-offensive in the Ardennes when they discover Allied plans to invade Germany at the end of 1944; World War I ace British pilots try to keep German planes behind enemy lines while facing obstacles on the ground; three British Army veterans find adventure on India's northwest frontier, helped by a young Indian water boy; guilt over the death of his former commanding officer and a failing marriage plague submarine commander...
17) Puss in boots
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A clever cat helps his poor master win fame, fortune, and the hand of a beautiful princess.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A collection of ‘novelties’ from Vienna’s famous Golden Hall. Andrea’s talented singers and orchestra have broken new ground by bringing popular opera to this traditionally symphonic concert hall. From the poignant love story, La Boheme, we’ll experience Rudolpho’s romantic aria, Che Gelita Manina and his love’s response, Si Mi Chiamano Mimi. La Boheme is packed with beautiful melodies and Andrea’s passionate interpretation of Soave...
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