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Psmith (the p is silent) is a man of contrasts. He is overly confident, but smart, and prone to mischief, but resourceful enough to get himself out of trouble. Down on his luck and out of a job, Psmith meets Eve Halliday in the middle of a downpour. Immediately drawn to her beauty, Psmith decides to help Eve get out of the rain. After he borrows an umbrella from a nearby club without asking, Psmith offers it to Eve, so that she is able to finish her...
82) The Last Straw
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Diary of a wimpy kid volume 1
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The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.
Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other "manly†? endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily...83) The dinner list
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"We've been waiting for an hour." That's what Audrey says. She states it with a little bit of an edge, her words just bordering on cursive. That's the thing I think first. Not: Audrey Hepburn is at my birthday dinner, but Audrey Hepburn is annoyed." At one point or another, we've all been asked to name five people, living or dead, with whom we'd like to have dinner. Why do we choose the people we do? And what if that dinner was to actually happen?...
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Single out volume season 1
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Cinephobia Releasing
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English
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The infectiously fun and totally queer Aussie TV series from Lee Galea (Monster Pies) follows the tumultuous romantic love life of cute-as-a-button twink Adam as he is surrounded by helpful friends and family.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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In 1850s Oregon, a gold prospector is chased by the infamous duo of assassins, the Sisters brothers.
"A dusty, squint-eyed Western ramble full of wry cowboy humor and sudden death."--Entertainment Weekly.
"This alcohol-soaked Frontier road trip constantly reinvents itself at every turn in fun, witty and ultimately touching ways."--Roger Ebert.
"A pleasing, lovingly crafted Western from a surprising source."--Hollywood Reporter.
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Starting a new life after waking up from a coma, Emma Harris finds her plans of opening up a doggy day care derailed by her childhood nemesis, but she soon learns that life isn't what you are given, it's what you make of it.
Emma Harris wakes up from a coma to learn that her fianc�e and her BFF have fallen in love-- and she's lost her job. The life she knew is gone, but she's grateful to be alive. Desperate for a new start, Emma opens a doggy day...
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Featuring personal tangents and asides, Key examines "all facets of comedy, from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and ... embellished...
88) Eddie the Eagle
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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Inspired by true events, it is a feel-good story about Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself, even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
"It is a rare biopic...
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Comedy is king. From multimillion-dollar TV specials to sold-out stand-up shows and TikTok stardom, comedy has never been more popular, democratized, or influential. Comedians have become organizing forces across culture--as trusted as politicians and as fawned-over as celebrities--yet comedy as an art form has gone under-considered throughout its history, even as it has ascended as a cultural force. In Comedy Book, Jesse David Fox--the country's...
91) The Run Around
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Arranging a wedding for her brother and a five-time thorough bride tests Hope's skills and patience. She'd believed the vows would be the most dangerous part of the ceremony, but a baseball to the head during the photography session proves her wrong and lands her in the sights of her brother's best friend, Fredrick.
He wants her to plan his wedding. She wants to be his bride. Diving into the treacherous world of wedding planning, Hope keeps her word...
92) Wrecking Ball
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Diary of a wimpy kid volume 1
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English
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An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller!
In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series—from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney—an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Once the walls come down,
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Jack Garrett isn't a police officer yet, but there's already an emergency. His new firearms instructor--the one who just dropped every jaw in the academy gym--is the same sexy Irish stranger Jack locked lips with last night. The Olympic gold medalist and expert markswoman is now officially off-limits, but Jack's never cared much for rules. Katie McCoy's been cooped up in a shooting range for too long. A wild love affair is just what she needs to...
94) Bicentennial man
Publisher
Touchstone Home Video
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
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A comedy about an android "household appliance" robot who just wants to be a regular guy.
95) No Words
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Little Bridge Island volume 3
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English
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Jo Wright always swore she'd never step foot on Little Bridge Island, not as long as her nemesis, bestselling author Will Price, is living there. Then Jo's given an offer she can't refuse: an all-expense paid trip to speak and sign at the island's first ever book festival. Even though arrogant Will is the last person Jo wants to see, she could really use the festival's more-than-generous speaking fee. She's suffering from a crippling case of writer's...
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Poh Kim video pte Ltd
Pub. Date
[2008]
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Korean
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The first ancient dramady in Korean. This drama series tickles the audience with the wits and humors of Hong Gil Dong, the Robin Hood in ancient Korea. It is so popular that it spowns a sequel later this year. Hong Gil Dong is the son of a minister. he spends most of his time lazing the day away and taking goods from the various merchants. however, a local monk think he's destined to be more. Hong Gil Dong for his part, really dislikes the injustices...
97) Baggage Claim
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Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Olive Moore has been avoiding her hometown for three years now. But a phone call with her mom has her agreeing to spend the holidays back home with her family, she lets it slip she will be bringing a boyfriend with her. The only problem with that is she has no boyfriend. That is until she meets a handsome-albeit annoying-stranger on the plane who makes her an offer she can't refuse.
Finn Beckett has always had good luck, as demonstrated by the gorgeous...
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Chicago Stars volume 9
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English
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Opera diva Olivia Shore and Chicago Stars quarterback Thaddeus Walker Bowman Owens embark on a nationwide tour promoting a luxury watch brand and must find a way to get along when they are plagued by a series of dangerous encounters with an overzealous fan.
Thaddeus Walker Bowman Owens, backup quarterback for the Chicago Stars, is a man with a low tolerance for divas. Olivia Shore, international opera superstar, has a monumental grudge against the...
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[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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From the unique mind of Nick Kroll comes a new sketch series, satirizing our television obsessed culture and the rabid fan base it breeds. More than just a collection of sketches, it is about giving Nick's fans a chance to see his of-the-moment take on pop culture, sports news, nightclub culture, and what defines celebrity with characters and storylines that recur throughout each season.
100) The pale tourist
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Comedy Dynamics
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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The comic travels the world meeting people and learning about their culture; he transforms these experiences into relatable comedy routines delivered at the Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and Club Capitol in Barcelona.
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