Francis
Author
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.
An extraordinary personal and historical journey, Life is the story of a man and a world in dramatic change. Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant
...2) Ch'an
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
English
Description
1941 was Francis Lee’s first film; CH'AN his last. In between, he became an expert Sumi-e watercolorist and here combines eloquent ink paintings with masterful animation methods. The film moves through mysterious shapes, taking the viewer on an explosive meditative journey across the imagi- nary landscapes of his creations. Music by Christopher Atwood.
3) 1941
Pub. Date
1941.
Language
English
Description
16mm 1.37:1 color sound, 4 minutes; music by Igor Stravinsky; preserved by Bruce Posner and Anthology Film Archives at Cineric, Inc. from camera original; courtesy of the filmmaker. The December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor motivated painter-filmmaker Francis Lee to produce these abstract images evocative of the horrors of war. Splattered wet paint and broken light bulbs allude to the senseless destruction. The potent visuals are reinforced by the driving...
Author
Series
Wolverine volume 7
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Beast will stop at nothing to protect Krakoa as he sees fit. Having lost the faith of X-Force and Wolverine, there's only one mutant that Henry McCoy can turn to: himself! Join Beast, Beast, Beast and Beast - under the leadership of Beast - as a new Krakoan era dawns! Just don't expect Logan to be happy about it, because Hank isn't the only one getting multiplied: Wolverine is about to face his own clone saga! He may be the best there is at what...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Wolverine crosses paths with heroes across the Marvel Universe! Logan decides to bring the fight straight to the enemies of mutantkind, and his grand tour begins in the only way it could: face-to-face once more with the Incredible Hulk! But will they meet as friends or enemies? Meanwhile, Wolverine hunts down his remaining three clones from the Beast's Weapons of X - for in the end, there can be only one best there is! Benjamin Percy's ever-surprising...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Hone your carpentry skills and embark on ambitious projects with this essential guide. Discover the best tools to work with, and master key techniques, from choosing and cutting joints to finishing and furniture restoration. With more than 25 projects for every skill level, Woodworking has everything you need to succeed in this timeless craft"--
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
Français
Description
An infamous arms dealer bequeaths his castle and a large collection of his patents to his beautiful young widow. These valuable patents would give their beholder an edge in the international arms race, so the Secret Services from several countries are sent to retrieve these priceless documents at any cost. The French agent Legneaux is under orders to seduce the heiress and retrieve the documents.
8) The ComDads
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
Français
Description
Christine (Anny Duperey) is distraught when her adolescent son runs away. When the cops are no help, she contacts two former lovers -- François (Pierre Richard), a suicidal teacher, and Jean Lucas (Gérard Depardieu), a burly journalist working on a story about the Mafia. She then convinces them to help find her boy by claiming that she believes one of the men is her son's father. Although they make a poor team, the two set off on a quest to find...
Pub. Date
1974.
Language
English
Description
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, THE CONVERSATION tells the story of sound surveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) who is hired to track a young couple, taping their conversation as they walk through San Francisco's crowded Union Square. Knowing full well how technology can invade privacy, Harry obsessively keeps to himself, separating business from his personal life, even refusing to discuss what he does or where he lives with his girlfriend,...
10) Becky Sharp
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the years just preceding Waterloo, best friends Becky and Amelia graduate from Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Girls. The wealthy Amelia invites the penniless Becky into the bosom of her family home while the manipulative Becky plots her climb up the social ladder. Entirely lacking in scruples and unhampered by conscience or morality, Becky ascends to the very pinnacle of society, crushing anyone who stands in her path.