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Miller, Penelope Ann
Most widely held works about
Penelope Ann Miller
Most widely held works by
Penelope Ann Miller
Along came a spider(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English
and held by
1,047
libraries
worldwide
Dr. Alex Cross is back to work the case of a girl who was kidnapped from her Washington, D.C. school, a place where senators and diplomats send their children. Its up to Alex to profile the kidnapper and find the girl.
Kindergarten cop(
visu
)
12
editions published
between
1990
and
2008
in
English and Polish
and held by
1,007
libraries
worldwide
A veteran detective is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to trap an elusive criminal.
Flipped(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
969
libraries
worldwide
When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other.
Ruby Bridges(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1998
and
2004
in
English
and held by
857
libraries
worldwide
When bright six year old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the very first time.
Awakenings(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
819
libraries
worldwide
Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a shy research physician who uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. The awakening of the first patient proves a rebirth for the doctor, too, as the patient reveals life's simple but sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor. Encouraged by Leonard's stunning recovery, Sayer administers the drug to other patients.
Carlito's way(
visu
)
21
editions published
between
1993
and
2009
in
4
languages
and held by
786
libraries
worldwide
An ex-druglord fights to escape his violent, treacherous past and finds that ultimately, his most dangerous enemy is himself.
The messengers(
visu
)
7
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
720
libraries
worldwide
A troubled family moves into an old farmhouse where a triple homicide has occured. Only Ben, the little toddler of the family, can see the supernatural presences in the house, and he appears more delighted with them than afraid. When his teenage sister, Jess, also starts encountering unusual occurences - this time of an apparantly non-benevolent nature - she also begins noticing Ben's unusual behavior as well and realizes that he too is experiencing something out of the ordinary. The hardest part for Jess is getting anybody else to take her seriously.
The freshman(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1990
and
1998
in
English
and held by
491
libraries
worldwide
A naive student freshly arrived in New York City accepts a delivery job involving a shady businessman and a large lizard, eventually running afoul of an eccentric chef and the FBI.
Chaplin(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
379
libraries
worldwide
Chaplin's entire life is covered in the biographical film. From his upbringings in the slums of England to his Honorary Oscar in 1972.
Chaplin(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1993
and
2011
in
English
and held by
341
libraries
worldwide
"Portrays the amazing life and times of the "Little Tramp" from his poverty-stricken childhood in England, to his friendships, his many wives and scandalous affairs, his acting career, and his relentless pursuit by J. Edgar Hoover."--Container.
Blonde ambition(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2008
and
2010
in
English
and held by
336
libraries
worldwide
Katie Gregerstitch is a small-town Oklahoma beauty who's come to New York to visit her long-time boyfriend. But after finding him in the arms of another woman, Katie decides to lose her cheating man and to find herself. With the help of two scheming co-workers, she lands a job at a top construction firm where she meets and falls for a great guy with an even greater secret. Now, nothing is going to stop this go-getter from getting exactly what her heart desires.
The Shadow(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1994
and
2000
in
4
languages
and held by
335
libraries
worldwide
Alec Baldwin brings the legendary crime-fighting superhero vividly to life in this lavish action-adventure. Pitted against him is Shiwan Khan, last descendent of the great Gehghis Khan who conquered half the world. Now, Shiwan Khan plans to finish the job with a new and better wepon: the atomic bomb.
Other people's money(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1991
and
2005
in
English and German
and held by
324
libraries
worldwide
Lawrence "Larry the Liquidator" Garfield is a ruthless Wall Street deal maker and corporate raider who is pursuing the hostile takeover of a small manufacturing company, New England Wire & Cable. During the buyout attempt, he becomes enamored with the company's attorney.
The relic(
visu
)
16
editions published
between
1996
and
2008
in
4
languages
and held by
314
libraries
worldwide
A researcher at Chicago's National History Museum returns from South America with some crates containing his findings. When the crates arrive at the Museum without the owner there appears to be very little inside. However, police discover gruesome murders on the cargo ship that brought the crates to the US. While investigating another murder in the Museum itself, the police and a museum curator found that there is a large creature roaming the museum which is gearing itself up for a benefit reception which the city's major is to attend.
Thornton Wilder's Our town two historic productions on two DVD(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
310
libraries
worldwide
The time is the early 20th century, in Grovers Corners, New Hampshire, and centers on the Webb and Gibbs families, who live next door to each other. Emily Webb and George Gibbs are two young people who grow up, fall in love with gentle glances and sweet words, get married, and are eventually separated by death. On the surface, there is all this nostalgia, but there are dark currents in Grovers Corners, little ironies and inconsistencies that are often commented on by the Stage Manager, and are embodied in the person of the town drunk, Simon Stimson.
Free style(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
308
libraries
worldwide
Cale Bryant is in need of someone to believe in him. Ever since he was young, he has wanted to race motocross professionally. Unfortunately, after a string of bad luck hits his family hard, the would-be champion is forced to put his dreams on hold. All that changes when he meets Alex, a beautiful girl who gives Cale the encouragement and support that he needs to get back on his old bike and get back into the game again. Now, with Alex by his side, Cale takes on the challenge of his life: to beat the odds and cross the finish line a winner.
The gun in Betty Lou's handbag(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1992
and
2003
in
English
and held by
237
libraries
worldwide
No one ever pays any attention to shy librarian Betty Lou Perkins, until someone finds a gun in her handbag and she confesses to a crime she didn't commit, turning her world upside down.
Adventures in babysitting(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
1987
in
German and English
and held by
224
libraries
worldwide
A babysitter and three kids leave the safe suburbs and head for the heart of the big city to rescue a frantic friend.
Rudy the Rudy Giuliani story(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
2003
and
2011
in
English
and held by
184
libraries
worldwide
To his opponents, Rudy was a bully. Yet, on 9/11, when two planes crashed into New York City's World Trade Center Towers, he became the one man who rose to save the city, and became an American hero. This is the story of the man who held a terrified city - and a shaken nation - together with sheer guts. When it really mattered, Rudy stood tall even as the Twin Towers crumbled.
Carry me home(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
165
libraries
worldwide
A young tomboy clashes with her grieving mom after the death of her father. As her only outlet, she picks on a retarded boy but after an accident nearly kills him, she realizes it's time to grow up and make amends with her mother.
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Miller, Penelope, 1964-
Miller, Penelope Andrea, 1964-
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