David Hyde Pierce
1) Hop on Pop
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Pairs of rhyming words are introduced and used in simple sentences, such as "Day. Play. We play all day. Night. Fight. We fight all night."
3) Fox in socks
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The smart fox uses difficult tongue twisters to get the confused Mr. Knox in trouble with his tongue.
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Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
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Jim is a young man who grew up reading tales of pirates and adventures on the high seas, and longs for similar excitement in his own life. One day a dying man hands him a map and gives him a warning. Upon careful examination, Jim realizes the map charts the course to Treasure Planet, a distant world where hundreds of space pirates have stashed their loot. Jim is certain this is the adventure he's been dreaming of and sets out to find the fabled Treasure...
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"The hilarious psychiatrist first seen on Cheers make[s] the move from Boston to his former hometown of Seattle. A newly divorced Dr. Frasier Crane finds himself on the radio airwaves as the host of his own call-in advice show. When he's not dealing with the problems of his troubled listeners, he's embroiled in skirmishes at home involving Marty, his retired police detective; Daphne, his father's physical therapist; his younger brother (and rival)...
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"Frasier Crane infuriates the entire city of Seattle when he complains about its rainy climate during his radio talk show. Meanwhile, his father Martin finds his favorite bar is slated for the wrecker's ball; and could it be that Frasier and Niles are behind its demise? Roz considers a new job offer, Daphne finds her privacy invaded and Frasier's romantic island getaway with a new girlfriend is ruined when his ex-wife Lilith is discovered happily...
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"Frasier has encounters with both a woman from his past, Diane Chambers, and one in his future, in the form of new radio station manager Kate Costas. Niles is kicked out of the house by wife Maris; Martin is exposed as a budding songwriter for Frank Sinatra; and both Daphne and Roz attract some not-so-secret admirers"--Container.
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"Celebrate Frasier's 200th episode which has Frasier Crane commemorating his 2,000th radio show on KACL in Seattle. But where, oh where, is that one missing tape that would make Frasier's collection of radio programs complete? Martin lands a job as a night-shift security guard while Niles and Daphne must endure an overseas visit from her conniving mother and lecherous brother Simon. And Roz is swept off her feet by a charming and handsome new boyfriend,...
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"Frasier brings its 11-year run to a close with this hilarious and poignant final season. And what a way to go -- both Lilith and Frederick make surprise visits to Seattle; Niles and Daphne have a stunning announcement; and while clowning around, Frasier gives his father Martin a heart attack -- literally! Then the entire cast says 'Goodbye, Seattle' in a memorable two-part finale"--Container.
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"Wedding bells chime a sour note when Daphne flees her marriage ceremony to run off with Niles, and the two lovebirds, as well as a hapless Frasier, ultimately find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit as a result of the marital mayhem. Frasier also seeks the wisdom and advice of an old college professor, whom Frasier drafts as his 'professional mentor.' And new puppy-training goes to the dogs when Roz brings home a new Dalmatian and Martin takes command...
14) A bug's life
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Journey inside the miniature world of bugs where an ant named Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers. Bonus title at end: Geri's game (Academy Award, Best Animated Short, 1997).
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"A heavily medicated Frasier inadvertently spills the beans to Daphne about Niles and his powerful infatuation for her -- just as she's preparing for her marriage to Donny Douglas. Meanwhile, Roz, against her better judgement, hires the recently fired Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe as a babysitter. And Martin must act quickly when a new acquaintance innnocently sets him up on a date -- with another man"--Container.
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"Frasier's confrontation with an annoying stock market analyst at KACL results in the entire staff having to attend a sexual harassment seminar. Then Frasier's ex-wife Lilith shows up in Seattle with a plan to have another child-- by Frasier! Roz prepares to train her new replacement at the radio station, while Martin finds himself running for their condominium board's presidency. And just how many times can a couple get married to one another? Niles...
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"Sibling rivalry between Frasier and Niles leads to some riotous cases of one-upmanship. Which of the two will find their father Martin the better birthday gift? Have an actual day named after them? And come out the winner as they vie for the same attractive woman? Meanwhile Daphne finds her favorite pub invaded by a familiar (and unwelcome) interloper; Roz is expecting a visit from the stork; and KACL's abrasive Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe becomes the...
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"What?! Frasier Crane unemployed? Yep, that's the stunning predicament when KACL switches its format to 'salsa' and Frasier finds himself out of a job. Meanwhile, Niles finds himself without a secret love to obsess over when Daphne is swept off her feet by a new suitor, Donny Douglas. And speaking of new suitors -- Roz finds herself romantically involved with the station's abrasive deejay Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe and Roz's mother Joanna lands a date...
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"Cupid's arrows fly in all directions as romantic entanglements include Niles and Daphne as well as Martin and Sherry. Frasier's scorecard is even more impressive: Frasier and a blind date arranged by Roz; Frasier and a 'mystery woman' who accidentally called his answering machine; and Frasier and KACL co-worker Gil Chesterton! (Well, via an unexpected dream.) And to top the whole season off, Eddie is treated by a psychiatrist for doggie depression"--Container....
20) The terminator
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In 2029, giant super-computers dominate the planet and to destroy man's future by changing the past, they send an indestructible cyborg, a Terminator, back in time to kill a woman whose unborn son will become mankind's only hope. Can Sarah protect herself from this unstoppable menace?