S. Epatha Merkerson
1) Maniac Magee
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English
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Description
After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life--and his name--changes. Maniac Magee appears in Two Mills looking ragged and undernourished, and the kids make fun of him until they see him on the football field. But somehow, despite his own problems, Maniac Magee manages to bring a new direction to everyone he encounters along his path.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Three women's lives share a common core. They have all been profoundly affected by adoption. At age fourteen, Karen placed a baby for adoption, and has been haunted ever since by the daughter she never knew. Elizabeth grew up as an adopted child. Even though she is a bright and ambitious lawyer, she is a flinty loner in her personal life. Lucy and her husband are just embarking on the adoption odyssey, hoping for the opportunity to become parents....
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English
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A sequel to "Waiting to Exhale", this book picks up fifteen years later to find Savannah contemplating divorce, Bernadine succumbing to painkiller addiction after a second husband's swindle, Robin falling into shopaholism, and Gloria confronting profound change after a fateful event.
5) Radio
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The men and women striving to bring justice to the streets of New York in 24 enthralling episodes, including the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit crossover, Entitled. A roster of cases that includes a murderous rampage in Central Park, a sinister insurance scam involving Holocaust victims, and an academically successful college student who is leading a double life.
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Police City Detectives Lennie Briscoe and Ed Green are working the streets of New York City in relentess pursuit of criminals. Once the criminals are caught by Briscoe and Green, it is up to Executive ADA Jack McCoy and his assistant ADA Serena Southerlyn to bring them to justice.
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Lazarus is an extremely religious man who is broken hearted after his wife leaves him for his own brother. Rae is the town slut, apparently afflicted with the "disease" of uncontrollable nymphomania. After a night of hard partying and sleeping around, Rae, is beaten up and left by the roadside near Lazarus' house. Lazarus takes her in and chains her to his radiator while trying to "cure" her insatiability. Eventually, the two become friends and help...
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Join the whole Playhouse gang for one of the wackiest Christmas specials ever. In this unique special, Pee-wee's Christmas wish list is so long that there won't be enough presents for all the other kids in the world if he gets everything he wants! When Santa Claus pleads for help, Pee-wee reluctantly gets a lesson in the true meaning of Christmas.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
ADA Alexandra Borgia and Detective Joe Fontana, take on cases involving a grim sterilization campaign, post-partum psychosis and a death so disturbing to Lieutenant Van Buren that she flirts with perjury in the name of justice the legacy from esteemed producer Dick Wolf continues with this sixteenth season of television's longest-running crime series.
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Following his character's series of personal tragedies, Benjamin Bratt says goodbye to Detective Reynaldo 'Rey' Curtis. This must-own, five-disc collection of the entire ninth season includes the crossover episode 'Sideshow: Part Two.' Dick Wolf brings you all 24 episodes featuring gripping cases and compelling guest stars.
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Joining Detective Mike Logan (Noth) and his dedicated colleagues who investigate and prosecute crime is a powerful lineup of guest stars, including Regina Taylor, Edie Falco, Gina Torres and John Cameron Mitchell. Ripped from today's headlines, Law & order is the gripping phenomenon that will captivate you again and again!
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This group of dedicated men and women of the NYPD and the NYC District Attorney's Office take on more cases that deal with everything from explosive race relations to poisonous blood relations. From a corrupt police officer making a deal to potential FBI cover-ups; apparent suicides to investigating a movie executive's murder.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In New York City, when a crime is committed, the victims are represented by two distinct yet intertwined forces. There's the police department, represented by the 27th precinct Homicide Detectives. It is their job to investigate the crime, collect evidence, and interview witnesses. Suspects are placed under arrest. The matter is then taken over by the prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The cases for this season deal with military...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In New York City, when a crime is committed, the victims are represented by two distinct yet intertwined forces. There's the police department, represented by the 27th precinct Homicide Detectives. It is their job to investigate the crime, collect evidence, and interview witnesses. Suspects are placed under arrest. The matter is then taken over by the prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Return to the scene of the crime with Chris Noth's final season of the show and all 23 compelling episodes of Law & Order: The Fifth Year. Joining Detective Mike Logan and his dedicated colleagues who investigate and prosecute crime is a powerful lineup of guest stars, including Regina Taylor, Edie Falco, Gina Torres and John Cameron Mitchell.
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