(0)Alec Baldwin
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From his work in popular movies to his role as Jack Donaghy on the irreverent series 30 Rock, Baldwin is both a household name and a deeply respected actor. Now he transcends his public persona, making public facets of his life he has long kept private. In this honest, affecting memoir he acknowledges his failings and battles to overcome them. One constant emerges: the fearlessness that defines and drives Baldwin's life.
3) Path to war
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Beginning immediately after his victorious election to the Presidency, Lyndon Johnson's dreams for "The Great Society" and his vision for civil rights in America were devastated by the impact of the Vietnam War-- a war he didn't start, but which he seemed unable to end. He is torn between the recommendation for increased bombing to win, and a nation torn apart by the deaths of young Americans overseas and the protest of those who stayed behind.
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Discusses why many scientists believe that the Earth's average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius by 2100. Explores what each rising degree could mean for the future of humanity and our planet. Illustrates how global warming has already affected the reefs of Australia, the ice fields of Greenland, and the Amazonian rain forest. Explains what's real, what's still controversial, and how existing technologies and remedies could...
12) Blue Jasmine
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After everything in her life falls to pieces, including her marriage to wealthy businessman Hal, elegant New York socialite Jasmine moves into her sister Ginger's humble apartment in San Francisco to try to pull herself back together again.
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All aboard for epic stories of friendships on the rails: learn how Thomas met his best friend Percy for the first time and how Edward helped save Trevor the Tractor Engine from being scrapped. Join the Really Useful Engines and see when Toby showed how being helpful is the most fun, and when the unlikely duo of Emily and Whiff coupled up and became firm friends! Journey along with Thomas and the rest of the Steam Team to experience the adventures...
18) Blind
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Blinded by the accident that killed his wife, novelist Bill Oakland falls for the socialite assigned to read to him as part of her community service for being associated with her husband's insider trading.
19) The aviator
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Explores the early life of the legendary and eccentric millionaire, movie producer, director, and aviator Howard Hughes.
20) The Boss Baby
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A young boy works with his precocious infant brother to stop the plans of a dog company executive.