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Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 minutes),
Language
English
Description
The Palindromists is a documentary delving into the world of palindromes-those peculiar words and phrases that read the same backwards and forwards. Explore palindromes in history and meet the world's greatest palindromists as they see everything backwards preparing for the world palindrome championship. The competition is hosted by Will Shortz during the American Crossworldpuzzle Tournament, where the palindromists will be judged by the smartest...
Author
Language
English
Description
"When production for the tenth season of the hit cooking competition Bake Week begins at the gothic estate of the show's host and founder, celebrity chef Betsy Martin, everything seems normal. The six contestants are eager to prove their culinary talents over the course of five days, while Betsy struggles for control of the show with her new co-host, the brash and unpredictable Archie Morris. But as the baking competition gets under way, things begin...
Author
Series
Daniel Jacobus mysteries volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Daniel Jacobus is a blind, reclusive, crotchety violin teacher living in self-imposed exile in rural New England. He spends his time chain-smoking, listening to old LPs, and occasionally taking on new students, whom he berates in the hope that they will flee. Jacobus is drawn back into the world he left behind when he decides to attend The Grimsley Competition at Carnegie Hall. The young winner of this competition is granted the honor of playing...
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
252 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book showcases the work of 50 years of the BBC's photographic competition, and hundreds of award winners. The exhibition, based at London's Natural History Museum, travels the world and features the work of: Frans Lanting, Jim Brandenburg, David Doubilet, Art Wolfe, Tom Mangelson, Brian Skerry, Paul Nicklen, Anup Shah, and many others.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Unprecedented rivalry rocks the electronic world to its core. Join novice gamer Steve Wiebe on his quest to destroy the top score of gaming legend, Billy Mitchell, the uncontested champion of the Donkey Kong world for over 20 years. Only one can truly claim the title King of Kong.
7) Honey Girls
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mega pop star, Fancy G, hosts a contest to find the next big solo artist. But the young contestants realize they are 'better together' and secretly form a band called Honey Girls and become a huge hit cloaked in mystery.
9) Science fair
Publisher
Twentieth Centry Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"This ... documentary follows nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe ... on their quests to compete at the international Science and Engineering Fair"--Container.
11) Pitch perfect
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An all-girls collegiate a capella group takes on the reigning champions in a competition.
Author
Series
Naruto volume 14
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
183 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Their village is under attack, and Naruto, Sakura and Shikamaru can't stay behind to defend it. They have a top priority mission to track down Sasuke and the Sand genin. But with nine bloodthirsty ninja on their heels, the hunters have quickly become the hunted! Back at the village, the Third Hokage is still trapped in Orochimaru's impenetrable barrier. Pushed to the breaking point, the Hokage must decide how far he will go to save what is precious...
13) Itachi's power
Author
Series
Naruto volume 17
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
185 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
What does Sasuke's older brother want with Naruto? As Jiraiya trains Naruto to push beyond his limits, secrets of the past are revealed, and a mysterious shinobi who could change everything begins to take center stage.
Publisher
50 Eggs, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Underwater Dreams is a documentary on how undocumented Mexican immigrant high school students learned to build an underwater robot from spare parts and win a robotics competition which included MIT.
15) Codegirl
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows girls from around the world as they participate in a mobile app competition and try to make their communities a better place to live through the use of technology and innovation.
16) Paris is burning
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (77 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Filmed between 1987 and 1989, Paris is burning explores the world of New York drag balls and voguing competitions.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2022
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 218 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A two-movie collection featuring Illumination's Sing and Sing 2. When an eternally optimistic koala puts on a singing competition to save his failing theater, animals across the city gather to step into the spotlight and chase their dreams! In the sequel, can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch: he...
18) Asteroid City
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Asteroid City takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955. The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events"--
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