William Nicholson
1) Golden Hour
Author
Publisher
Quercus
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
A stylish romantic comedy and a brilliant follow up to All the Hopeful Lovers from the award-winning screenwriter.
Maggie and Andrew are lovers who live apart -- Maggie in the country, Andrew in London. When Andrew is offered a job close to Maggie, moving in with her is the obvious next step. Or is it? Moving in together leads to marriage. Is this the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with?
Maggie panics. Andrew
2) Amherst
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From an Oscar-nominated screenwriter and the author of Motherland, a novel about two love affairs set in Amherst--one in the present, one in the past, and both presided over by Emily Dickinson. Alice Dickinson is a young advertising executive who works in London and dreams of becoming a screenwriter. She decides to take some time off work to research her idea for a screenplay: the true story of a scandalous adulterous love affair that took place...
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by familial betrayal and Spain's invading army. She and her shrewd advisor must act to safeguard to the lives of her people. When the dashing seafarer, Walter Raleigh, captures her heart, Elizabeth is forced to make her most tragic sacrifice for the good of her country. A tale of one woman's crusade to control her love, destroy her enemies and secure her position as a beloved icon of the western world.
Author
Publisher
Racehorse for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Everyone remembers that the Velveteen Rabbit receives a fairys gift of life. But at its core, Margery Williamss classic story is about stark realities: humans are brusque and unreliable, toys wear out, andabove allone is either real or one is not. By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.
8) Gladiator
Series
Publisher
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius is loyal to emperor Marcus Aurelius, so when the emperor's son murders his father, Maximus refutes him. His family murdered and escaping the executioner himself, Maximus survives and is sold as a gladiator. He returns to Rome seek vengeance, aided by the emperor's sister, a senator and his fellow gladiators.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Co
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
1585: Philip II's Catholic Spain is the most powerful empire in the world. Only England, ruled by Protestant Elizabeth, stands against him. The Queen is threatened by a depleted treasury, constant threats of assassination, and plots by Philip to install her cousin, Queen Mary of Scotland, on her throne. To which end a great armada is poised to invade England--as punishment for the capture of his treasure-ships, and to make Europe safe for Catholicism--even...
11) Breathe
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The inspiring true love story of Robin and Diana Cavendish, an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. Their heartwarming celebration of human possibility marks the directorial debut of Andy Serkis.
12) Everest
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
2016, 2015.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle...
13) First knight
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Sir Malagant declares war on King Arthur in hopes of gaining part of Camelot. In the meantime, Arthur's young bride, Guenivere, has fallen in love with Lancelot, one of Arthur's loyal knights.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Rediscover the beloved classic tale of love and belonging, reimagined with immersive and quirky illustrations!
Written by Margery Williams and illustrated by Holli Conger.
Step into the enchanting world of "The Velveteen Rabbit," where love transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
In this timeless classic by Margery Williams Bianco, now illustrated and brought to life with whimsy and charm by Holli Conger, readers of all ages...