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SevenVenues Culture Club: May 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 SevenVenues Culture Club! With Mother's Day right around the corner, this month's selections are inspired by the famous mothers who have graced our stages over the decades. Our selections include tips on everything from raising babies, to healing after a tragedy, to finding faith.

In addition, don't forget International Harry Potter Day on May 2. If you weren't able to attend the Harry Potter Film Concert Series at Chrysler Hall, or simply want to relive those evenings, we've compiled a robust list of Harry Potter movie, soundtrack and book options, all available from our local libraries.

Not to be outdone by wizards and warlocks, Star Wars celebrates its own special day on May 4. The Virginia Symphony brought the music of Star Wars to Chrysler Hall on many occasions and now you, too, can enjoy these legendary soundtracks with the links on our list.

Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and a few other noteworthy holidays round out this month's categories. Don't forget to tell us what you think and to make suggestions for next month by joining the SevenVenues Culture Club Facebook group.

Happy reading, listening and watching!

 

MAY RECOMMENDATIONS

International Harry Potter Day  Mother's Day
Star Wars Day   National Brisket Day and National Hamburger Day
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HP_SorcerersStone_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
J.K. Rowling


Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright.

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HP_Chamber_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
J.K. Rowling

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

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HP_Prisoner_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
J.K. Rowling

For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort. Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in their midst.

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HP_Goblet_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling


Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal—even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.

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HP_Order_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
J.K. Rowling


In his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and the unreliability of the government of the magical world to the rise of Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Along the way he learns about the strength of his friends, the fierceness of his enemies, and the meaning of sacrifice.

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HP_HalfBlood_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
J.K. Rowling


The war against Voldemort is not going well; even the Muggles have been affected. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet... as with all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. And with Dumbledore's guidance, he seeks out the full, complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort—and thus finds what may be his only vulnerability.
 

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HP_DeathlyHallow_Book.jpg   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling


Harry Potter is leaving Privet Drive for the last time. But as he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and they take to the skies, he knows Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters will not be far behind. The protective charm that has kept him safe until now is broken. But the Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything he loves. And he knows he can’t keep hiding. To stop Voldemort, Harry knows he must find the remaining Horcruxes and destroy them. He will have to face his enemy in one final battle.
 

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HP_CursedChild_Book.jpg   The Cursed Child
Jack Thorned (based on an original story by J.K. Rowling)


Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
 

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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HP_Sorcerer_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Based on the wildly popular J.K. Rowling’s book about a young boy who on his eleventh birthday discovers he is the orphaned boy of two powerful wizards and has unique magical powers.
 

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HP_Chamber_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry returns to Hogwarts, still famous and a hero, when strange things start to happen… people are turning to stone and no one knows what, or who, is doing it.


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HP_Prisoner_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry, Ron and Hermione return for their third year at Hogwarts, where they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black.

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HP_Goblet_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
When Harry Potter’s name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizard schools—the Triwizard Tournament.

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HP_Order_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Lord Voldemort has returned, but the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth.

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HP_HalfBlood_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Voldemort is tightening his grip on Hogwarts and it is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry and Dumbledore work to find the key to unlock the Dark Lord’s defenses.

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HP_Deathly1_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1
Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the Horcruxes—the keys to Voldemort’s immortality.

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HP_Deathly2_Video.jpg   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2
Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the Horcruxes—the keys to Voldemort’s immortality.

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StarWarsTrilogy_Book.jpg   Star Wars Trilogy
George Lucas, Donald F. Glut, James Kahn


More than twenty-five years after the groundbreaking movie Star Wars: A New Hope first hit the silver screen, Star Wars remains one of the most beloved sagas ever told. Together, the three original Star Wars movies—A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi—told one epic: a heroic tale of innocence lost and wisdom gained, of downfall and redemption, of the never-ending fight between the forces of good and evil. Read the story of the movies—all three in one trade paperback volume—and rediscover the wonder of the legend that begins: a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

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StarWars_Episode1_Book.jpg   Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Terry Brooks

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands between hope and doom for the entire galaxy.

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StarWars_Episode2_Book.jpg   Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
R.A. Salvatore

There is a great disturbance in the Force… From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastoral Naboo, dissent is roiling. The Republic is failing, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, elected ten years earlier to save the crumbling government. Separatists threaten war, and the Senate is hopelessly divided, unable to determine whether to raise an army for battle or keep the fragile peace. It is a stalemate that once broken, could lead to galactic chaos.

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StarWars_CloneWars_Book.jpg   Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Karen Traviss


Across the galaxy, the Clone Wars are raging. The Separatists, led by Count Dooku, the onetime Jedi and now secret Sith Lord, continue to press forward, and more and more worlds are either falling, or seceding and joining the cause. Under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the Republic heroically battles on, championed by its huge army of cloned soldiers and their Jedi generals.

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StarWars_RevengeSith_Book.jpg   Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Matthew Woodring Stover


As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin—tormented by unspeakable visions—edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic… and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.

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StarWars_MakingOf_Book.jpg   The Making of Star Wars
J.W. Rinzler


After the 1973 success of American Graffiti, filmmaker George Lucas made the fateful decision to pursue a longtime dream project: a space fantasy movie unlike any ever produced. Lucas envisioned a swashbuckling SF saga inspired by the Flash Gordon serials classic American westerns, the epic cinema of Japanese auteur Akira Kurosawa, and mythological heroes. Its original title: The Star Wars. The rest is history, and how it was made is a story as entertaining and exciting as the movie that has enthralled millions for thirty years—a story that has never been told as it was meant to be. Until now.
 

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StarWars_ConqueredUniverse_Book.jpg   How Star Wars Conquered the Universe
Chris Taylor


In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise's death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Taylor provides portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas's idea into a legend. He also jousts with modern-day Jedi, tinkers with droid builders, and gets inside Boba Fett's helmet, all to find out how Star Wars has attracted and inspired so many fans for so long.
 

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Star Wars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Solo: A Star Wars Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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StarWars_NewHope_Video.jpg   Star Wars: A New Hope
Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts a distress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the Evil Empire.
 

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StarWars_Empire_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The Rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by Imperials, while Luke trains with Jedi Master Yoda. Luke must battle Darth Vader and learns the shocking truth of his past.

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StarWars_ReturnJedi_Video.jpg   Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star. The Rebel fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel.

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StarWars_PhantomMenace_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn rescue Queen Amidala, ruler of a peaceful planet invaded by dark forces. On their escape, they discover nine year old Anakin Skywalker, a child prodigy who is unusually strong in the Force.

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StarWars_AttackClones_Video.jpg   Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
When Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect Senator Padmé Amidala, he discovers his love for her… and his own darker side. Obi-Wan Kenobi uncovers a secret clone army as the galaxy marches towards full scale war. 

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StarWars_RevengeSith_Video.jpg   Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Clone Wars rage across the galaxy. The sinister Sith Lord seizes control of the Republic and corrupts Anakin Skywalker to be his dark apprentice, Darth Vader. Obi-Wan Kenobi must confront his fallen friend in an epic lightsaber duel.

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StarWars_ForceAwakens_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Force Awakens
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.

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StarWars_LastJedi_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Star Wars saga continues in The Last Jedi as the heroes and galactic legends go on an epic adventure unlocking mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.

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StarWars_RiseSkywalker_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
In Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga, new legends will be born—and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

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StarWars_RogueOne_Video.jpg   Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
From Lucasfilm comes an epic adventure—Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

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StarWars_Solo_Video.jpg   Solo: A Star Wars Story
Through a series of daring escapades, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca in an epic adventure directed by Ron Howard and written by Jonathan & Lawrence Kasdan.

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StarWars_CloneWars_Video.jpg   Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars takes on a dazzling new look in the first-ever animated feature from Lucasfilm Animation—Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace.

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Gabriel Iglesias 
Aloha Fluffy


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Gabriel_StandUpRevolution_Video.jpg   Stand-Up Revolution
It’s time for the revolution! Gabriel Iglesias hosts the brand new series: Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution. Filmed at Phoenix’s newest club, Stand-Up Live, the series features stand-up sets from the Fluffy guy and his funniest comedian friends.
 

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Gabriel_HotFluffy_Video.jpg   Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy
Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, loveable stage presence and a wide range of voices and impressions, it’s no wonder he became an instant favorite on Last Comic Standing. Now you can see Comedy Central’s “Comic of the Year” in a sold-out concert performance at the historic Fox Theater in Bakersfield, California.

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Gabriel Iglesias returns to the stage in this all-new comedy special where he performs in front of a packed house at the historic Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas. Go to the restroom before you watch this and be ready to watch it again and again. I'm Not Fat...I'm Fluffy will be a classic!

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Gabriel_FluffyMovie_Video.jpg   The Fluffy Movie
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, the world-famous Hawaiian shirt-clad comedian, takes viewers on a joke-filled journey into his life in this nonstop laugh fest. The funnyman delves into subjects such as the joys of parenting a teen, the similarities between India and Mexico, and more hilarious observations, while also providing fans with special backstage access and exclusive never-before-seen footage from his sold-out Unity Through Laughter tour. 

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NeildeGrasseTyson_1_Book.jpg   Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
Neil deGrasse Tyson


Our true origins are not just human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and the current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. From the first image of a galaxy birth to Spirit Rover's exploration of Mars, to the discovery of water on one of Jupiter's moons, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.

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NeildeGrasseTyson_2_Book.jpg   Space Spin-Offs
Neil deGrasse Tyson


Space is now big business. Technology originally developed for the space program sometimes ends up in products for use on Earth, often in surprising ways. The 40,000 certified “Space Products” range from mattresses to medical devices and have turned space into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Inspired by our excursions into the Final Frontier, entrepreneurs and inventors are turning stardust into gold.

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NeildeGrasseTyson_3_Book.jpg   Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Neil deGrasse Tyson

Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics.

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NeildeGrasseTyson_4_Book.jpg   Letters from an Astrophysicist
Neil deGrasse Tyson


Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world’s largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of one hundred letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator.

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NeildeGrasseTyson_5_Book.jpg   Welcome to the Universe: An Astrophysical Tour
Neil deGrasse Tyson


Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all—from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel.

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NeildeGrasseTyson_6_Book.jpg   Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
Neil deGrasse Tyson


With his signature wit and thought-provoking insights, Neil deGrasse Tyson—one of our foremost thinkers on all things space—illuminates the past, present, and future of space exploration and brilliantly reminds us why NASA matters now as much as ever. As Tyson reveals, exploring the space frontier can profoundly enrich many aspects of our daily lives, from education systems and the economy to national security and morale. For America to maintain its status as a global leader and a technological innovator, he explains, we must regain our enthusiasm and curiosity about what lies beyond our world.
 

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SavingHubble_Video.jpg   Saving Hubble
Hubble is in trouble—the Hubble Space Telescope, that is. The hugely productive scientific instrument that has generated so many stunning images of the universe is due for a service call—its last. Host Neil deGrasse Tyson travels to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where he is given special access to the astronauts who are training for one of the most complex missions ever attempted.
 

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FightSpace_Video.jpg   Fight For Space
In the 1960s and 70s, The Space Race inspired a generation to pursue careers in science and technology, and then it ended. Fight For Space looks at why this happened and re-awakens our sense of wonder and discovery.

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NextBigThing_Video.jpg   What’s the Next Big Thing?
This NOVA scienceNOW poses the question—What's the Next Big Thing?—and host Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles one of science's major challenges in each episode. He will guide us as he explores dramatic discoveries and the frontiers of research that connect each central, provocative mystery.

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GoodGrief_Book.jpg   Good Grief
Theresa Caputo


After more than a decade of being a practicing medium, Theresa Caputo brings the powerful lessons she has learned about grief, healing, and finding happiness in the wake of tragedy. In almost every reading she gives, Spirit insists that people begin to embrace their lives again. Easily said, but not everyone knows where to begin, and putting back together the pieces of a life marked by loss is never easy. Sometimes, you need spiritual guidance—that's where Theresa comes in.

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PositiveNote_Book.jpg   On A Positive Note
CeCe Winans

The Grammy Award-winning gospel singer shares a message of hope, love, and inspiration in a memoir that describes her life, her marriage, her rise to success, her friendship with Whitney Houston, and her faith in God.

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SevenTs_Book.jpg   The Seven T’s: Finding Hope and Healing in the Wake of Tragedy
Judy Collins

The death of a loved one is always painful and the grieving process complex and profound. Yet when the loss occurs under tragic circumstances, there is a whole other set of emotional variables that the people left behind must face. Drawing on her own experience of losing her son to suicide, as well as her conversations with hundreds of people who have grieved the tragic death of a friend or family member, revered singer-songwriter Judy Collins has culled together seven powerful steps toward healing.

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CoalMinersDaughter_Book.jpg   Coal Miner’s Daughter
Loretta Lynn


Born in 1935 into abject poverty, married at age thirteen, and a grandmother by age twenty-nine, Loretta Lynn went on to become one of the most prolific and influential singers in modern country music. Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter, a bestseller and the basis of the Oscar-winning film, is the intimate, revealing story of her journey from eastern Kentucky to Nashville to stardom to legend—told in her own voice, which rings as clear, natural, and powerful as the best of her songs.

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PattisPearls_Book.jpg   Patti’s Pearls: Lessons in Living Genuinely, Joyfully, Generously
Patti LaBelle


Collected over a lifetime from friends, family, books, songs, and numerous other sources, Patti's Pearls offers profound and provocative insight into subjects ranging from facing fear to finding faith. Patti presents the timeless wisdom that has enabled her to handle the tremendous challenges of her roles as wife, mother, daughter, sister, performer, and friend.

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YeahBaby_Book.jpg   Yeah Baby!: The Modern Mama’s Guide to Mastering Pregnancy, Having a Healthy Baby, and Bouncing Back Better Than Ever
Jillian Michaels


You know Jillian Michaels as the world's leading fitness expert and a renowned nutritionist; but she's also a proud mother of two. In Yeah Baby!, Jillian, along with her team of top-notch experts, will change everything you think you know about pregnancy, arming you with the most cutting-edge information available, so you can make the right choices for you and your little one.
 

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MomMe_Book.jpg   Mom & Me & Mom
Maya Angelou


Delving into one of her life’s most rich, rewarding, and fraught relationships, Mom & Me & Mom explores the healing and love that evolved between the two women over the course of their lives, the love that fostered Maya Angelou’s rise to the heights.
 

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RainbowComesGoes_Book.jpg   The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt


An appealing memoir with inspirational advice, The Rainbow Comes and Goes is a beautiful and affectionate celebration of the universal bond between a parent and a child, and a thoughtful reflection on life, reminding us of the precious insight that remains to be shared, no matter our age.
 

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WoahBaby_Book.jpg   Woah, Baby!
Kelly Rowland


In Whoa, Baby! Rowland and Dr. Bickman team up to share this reassuring information with new moms everywhere. Often hilarious and always down-to-earth, Rowland and Dr. Bickman cover every surprising challenge that new moms face.

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Reflections of Rosemary
Debby Boone


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Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Mamma Mia! The Movie Soundtrack

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Martina McBride Selections

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The Tree
Lori McKenna


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Stronger Than The Truth
Reba McEntire

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The Songstress
Anita Baker


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CeCe Winans
Selections


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Live and More
Donna Summer

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30 by Ella
Ella Fitzgerald

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The Girl in the
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Diana Krall

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MadeaRun_Video.jpg   Tyler Perry’s Madea on the Run
Madea is at it again in Tyler Perry’s most outrageously funny stage play ever. In trouble with the local authorities, Madea is on the run from the law. She volunteers to move in with her friend Bam who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
 

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SoundofMusic_Video.jpg   The Sound of Music
Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family.

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Monique_Video.jpg   Mo’Nique Selections

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MammaMia_Video.jpg   Mamma Mia! The Movie
Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is... Join the music, laughter and fun of the irresistibly charming Mamma Mia! The Movie, a musical celebration of mothers, daughters and fathers, and true loves lost and new ones found. Based on the Broadway smash-hit and filled with the ABBA songs you know and love, it's the feel-good experience that will have you singing and dancing over and over again.

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Reba_Video.jpg   Reba
with Reba McEntire
Country legend and recent Broadway sensation Reba McEntire stars in Reba, a hilarious and spirited look at the "perfect" American family gone awry.


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MayaAngelou_Video.jpg   Maya Angelou, and Still I Rise
This film celebrates Dr. Maya Angelou by weaving her words with rare and intimate archival photographs and videos, which paint hidden moments of her life during some of America s most defining moments. From her upbringing in the Depression-era South, to her work with Malcolm X in Ghana to her inaugural speech for President Bill Clinton, the film takes us on an incredible journey through the life of a true American icon.

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BobbyFlay_BBQAddiction_Book.jpg   Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction
Bobby Flay


You’ve always known the best grilling recipes come from chef-restaurateur and Food Network star Bobby Flay. Now, just as on his Emmy award-winning show of the same name, Bobby turns his attention to true barbecue in Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction. With this book you get the best of both worlds and can decide whether to barbecue Tuscan Rosemary Smoked Whole Chickens or quickly grill some Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burgers, depending upon your craving.

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BobbyFlay_GrillIt_Book.jpg   Bobby Flay’s Grill It!
Bobby Flay

Whether you’ve picked up corn at a local farm stand or chicken breasts at the supermarket, a fantastically flavorful, ridiculously simple grilled feast is right at your fingertips with Bobby Flay’s Grill It! Packed with the innovative marinades, sauces, vinaigrettes, and rubs that have helped make Bobby a celebrity chef and leading restaurateur, this beautiful cookbook will help you transform basic ingredients into grilled masterpieces year-round.

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GuyOnFire_Book.jpg   Guy on Fire
Guy Fieri

In this rollicking cookbook, Guy Fieri shares his favorite tips, techniques, and recipes for outdoor cooking all through the year, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbeque, relaxing around the campfire, or tailgating on game day. Stuffed with original recipes, dozens of color photos, and loads of great tips, Guy On Fire is guaranteed to get your grill going with palate-pleasing appetizers, phenomenal main courses for meat, fish, poultry and vegetables, cool salads, and fabulous desserts.

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MediumRaw_Book.jpg   Medium Raw
Anthony Bourdain


Tracking his own strange and unexpected voyage from journeyman cook to globe travelling professional eater and drinker, Bourdain compares and contrasts what he’s seen and what he’s seeing, pausing along the way for a series of confessions, rants, investigations, and interrogations of some of the more controversial figures in food. Always returning to the question: “Why cook? “ Or the harder to answer: “Why cook well?”

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BoyMeetsGrill_Video.jpg   Boy Meets Grill
with Bobby Flay

Mediterranean style—Firehouse grill—It's Greek to me.; Includes three episodes that show you different and delicious styles of outdoor cooking. Featuring grilled Mediterranean fish, grilled clams on the half shell with serrano ham, porterhouse steak with Fra Diavolo BBQ sauce, grilled lamb chops, and more.
 

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GeneralStanleyMcChrystal_Book.jpg   My Share of the Task
General Stanley McChrystal


In this illuminating memoir, McChrystal frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. He delves candidly into the intersection of history, leadership, and his own experience to produce a book of enduring value.

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ColinPowell_Book.jpg   My American Journey
General Colin Powell

My American Journey is the powerful story of a life well lived and well told. It is also a view from the mountaintop of the political landscape of America. At a time when Americans feel disenchanted with their leaders. General Powell's passionate views on family, personal responsibility, and, in his own words, "the greatness of America and the opportunities it offers" inspire hope and present a blueprint for the future. An utterly absorbing account, it is history with a vision.

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RichardBMyers_Book.jpg   Eyes on the Horizon
General Richard Myers

General Richard B. Myers has unique insight into how the American national security system works. In Eyes on the Horizon, he recounts his military career and outlines a bold blueprint for a strategic overhaul of our security system, including the military, so that the nation is adequately protected and prepared to fight in this era of what he calls the "Grand Insurgency." As the principle military adviser to the president and others during the critical planning stages and execution of the invasion of Iraq, General Myers possesses a unique insider's view.

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  Star Wars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Kim Bartlett
Accounting Manager
(Photo: Robbie Bartlett – Revenge of the 5th – Norfolk Collegiate School, May 5, 2018)

“From the time I was young, Star Wars has been a part of my life. I do not necessarily remember seeing the original movies in the theater, but I certainly remember seeing them along the way. There is great anticipation from the entire family when the next movie is set to come out. The most significant thing for me is the unmistakable music written by John Williams. From the very first note that plays, you are immediately fully engaged knowing that you are about to watch one of the many movies from this iconic series. If they story lines do not intrigue you, then simply listening to the amazing music throughout each of the movies will be extremely entertaining. Music plays such a significant role in our lives, whether the main theme song or the background music that you may not even really hear all the time. Take a little time and enjoy just the music from some of your favorite movies. I have a feeling it might bring back fond memories from a time long, long ago.

May the 4th be with you!"
 

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