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"The first of its kind, this illustrated gift book, written by veteran Washington Post TV reporter Bethonie Butler, is a comprehensive look at the rich history of groundbreaking--and often underappreciated--television shows with leading Black characters from the last fifty years"--
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NOW THE OSCAR-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING EMMA STONE, RAMY YOUSSEF, MARK RUFFALO, AND WILLEM DAFOE, DIRECTED BY YORGOS LANTHIMOS.
"Witty and delightfully written" (New York Times Book Review), Alasdair Gray's Poor Things echoes Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in this novel of a young woman freeing herself from the confines of the suffocating Victorian society she was created to serve.
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"Everly Winters is perfectly happy to navigate life like a good neutral paint color: appreciated but unnoticed. That's why she's still a receptionist instead of exploring a career in art, why she lurks but never posts on the forums for her favorite makeover show, On the Plus Side, and why she's crushing so hard on her forever-unattainable co-worker. When no one notices you, they can't reject you or insist you're too much. This plan is working perfectly...
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Jordan Manning novels volume 2
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After dropping her child off at preschool, Marla Hancock, a stay-at-home mother, disappears. She had recently left her verbally abusive husband in rural Indiana and moved in with her sister, Shelly, who simply can't believe that her sister would ever willingly vanish without her children. But with limited support from the town's police department or media resources, Shelly fears that Marla's disappearance won't get the attention it deserves, or worse,...
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The two identical brothers seemed perfect in every way, handsome, intelligent, popular, until a shocking summer night when one brother killed his parents in cold blood while the other brother had an iron-clad alibi. But which twin was where during the murders? And is it possible the two of them planned the perfect crime together? Years later, the twins are long estranged, each of them claiming to be convinced that the other is responsible for the...
6) Back: S1
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An acerbic comedy starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Stephen is finally taking over his father's pub, and he has a tough act to follow. His dad, Laurie, is a local hero. At least he was, until he died. When the charismatic Andrew turns up at Laurie's funeral, Stephen's life and family are turned upside down. Andrew claims the short time he spent fostered by Stephen's family was the happiest of his life. But to Stephen, Andrew is just a mysterious...
7) One Child
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One Child is the compelling story of a young woman drawn into a deadly race against time when she returns to her Chinese birthplace. Mei Leung, a first-born Chinese girl adopted by an American mother and British father, is asked to return to her birthplace, Guangzhou, when her birth mother desperately seeks her assistance in saving her son, who has been wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. How far will Mei go to help the woman who gave...
8) Famalam: S3
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The cool satirical sketch show with a warm heart returns with a posse of new characters and the stars of the first two series including: Moses Mountree, the tough New York cop pounding the less-than-mean streets of sleepy Midsomer in rural England; Scribbler P, the grime MC, dishing out lessons in black British histor-y; and the leftover-hunting Aunties.
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David Jason reprises his role as grocer Granville, who has inherited the small corner shop from his Uncle Arkwright. On hand to help out with the oddball customers and eccentric requests is Granville’s dashing son Leroy. The shop is the setting for endless mishaps and surprise visitors, including a giant mouse, a vampire impersonator and a pram full of turnips. Granville’s cost-saving measures are as cunning as ever as he attempts to sell all...
14) Mister Winner
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Leslie Winner is one of the good guys. But he’s forever finding himself in self-inflicted trouble. Despite his calamitous nature, he’s found someone who’ll put up with him – his fiancée Jemma. They’re getting ready for their wedding, and if Leslie’s going to pay for the honeymoon, he needs to find a job. And somehow manage not to get the sack. This loveable klutz is never far from a fresh disaster. Decorating a house, badly, with a paint...
15) Luther: S4
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Still reeling from Ripley's death, John Luther has left the force and retired to a remote clifftop. When he discovers the one person he still loves might be dead, Luther has one aim - find whoever's responsible and make them pay. Meanwhile, a savagely intelligent killer is leaving a trail of bodies but no trace of his identity. Luther realises he must return to the job - only he can immerse himself in the killer's complex psychosis and anticipate...
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Arkwright's is still open for business. Granville still has his sights set on romance with Mavis, and Madge is giving Gastric more attention these days, but that could be because she’s impressed with his invention skills. The Black Widow is still keeping her options open in the pursuit of Granville and Mr Newbold. Does she have competition in the shape of forlorn Italian bachelorette Mrs Rossi? Meanwhile, Beth and Leroy try and find a suitor for...
18) Famalam: S2
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The return of the sketch show where no area of the universe is off-limits. See Nigerian Prince Alyusi try in vain to genuinely give away his millions to unwilling recipients. Watch the latest trailer from Nollywood film juggernaut Fantastic Egusi Films. Visit your favourite aunties as they battle it out for more leftovers. And tough-talking, street-wise Detective Moses Mountree returns to the quiet village of Midsomer with his unique brand of gun-based...
19) Threesome: S1
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When Alice starts to freak out on the eve of her 30th birthday, she's determined to prove she's not getting boring just because she's getting older. However her 'solution' is going to radically change the lives of Alice, her boyfriend Mitch and their gay best friend Ritchie. A wild night out leads to the boys hazily going along with her drunken suggestion of a threesome. They're close enough not to have regrets in the morning, but when Alice discovers...
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Will Packham is an idealistic pupil barrister - or idealistic for now. His clients are at least as guilty as sin. His pupilmaster Caroline thinks he is a gutless snowflake. His fellow pupils want the same job as him and would stab each other to get it. Over the course of two days, Will has to defend a would-be murderer, keep a young slam poet out of custody and fetch Caroline a range of pastries. Can Will hold onto his principles and prove he has...
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