Kal Penn
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Kal Penn's unlikely career arc has taken him from nerdy American kid from an immigrant family in the New York suburb of Montclair, New Jersey, to world-famous actor, to White House staffer under President Obama, and back to actor again. Now, in You Can't Be Serious, he reflects on the most ridiculous, offensive, and rewarding moments that have stood out during his journey. With intelligence, humor, and charm on every page, Penn explores what it means...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 20
Language
English
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Beware - zombies ahead!
NYT - Combined Hardcover & Paperback Fiction
Spooky Books for Adults
Spooky Reads for Adults
NYT - Combined Hardcover & Paperback Fiction
Spooky Books for Adults
Spooky Reads for Adults
Description
An account of the decade-long conflict between humankind and hordes of the predatory undead is told from the perspective of dozens of survivors who describe in their own words the epic human battle for survival.
4) The namesake
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The son of Indian immigrants born in America wants to fit in with fellow New Yorkers, but his family is unwilling to let go of their traditional ways.
5) Epic Movie
Publisher
20Th Century Fox Home Video
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (93 min.) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This latest satirical comedy from the directors of Date Movie and Scary Movie has no shame as it parodies some of today's most popular films.
Centers on four not-so-young orphans: one who was raised by a curator at the Louvre (where an albino assassin lurks); another was a refugee from Mexican "libre" wrestling; the third was a recent victim of snakes on her plane; and the fourth a "normal" resident of a mutant "X"-community. Together, the hapless...
6) Smile
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.
7) The Ashram
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (89 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
After receiving a cryptic message, American skeptic Jamie journeys deep into the Indian Himalayas to pick up on the trail of his girlfriend who has disappeared. There, he discovers a secretive community led by a guru (**Oscar-winner** Melissa Leo) with strange and mystical powers who may or may not be involved in her disappearance. As Jamie travels deeper down the rabbit hole, he quickly realizes that this mysterious community may be harboring secrets...
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Following years of growing apart, Harold Lee and Kumar Patel have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempts to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the 'high grade' contents, and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree, going up in smoke.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 704 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Reunite with the perplexing and prickly Dr. Gregory House as he tackles impossible cases while putting a new staff of potential team members through the medical wringer with his trademark sarcasm and irreverent bedside manner.
Publisher
RLJ Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Steve Ford is an L.A., based private investigator whose professional and personal worlds collide after his pet, Buddy, is stolen by a gang. Due to bizarre circumstances, Steve does the gang's bidding while being chased by two vengeful Samoan brothers, a loan shark's goons and a few other shady characters. Steve shows how far a man will go to be reunited with his best friend.
11) Speech & Debate
Author
Language
English
Description
Buzzfeed calls Speech & Debate the "Greatest Teen Movie of the Year." Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, three unlikely teenagers form a friendship as they revive a defunct school club and set out to find a common truth and take on the world. Blogging, blackmail and Broadway belting drive the trio's bond in this wickedly funny comedy.
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
It is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira will stop at nothing to solve a case.
14) The Ashram
Author
Language
English
Description
After receiving a cryptic message from his missing girlfriend, a man travels to India to pick up her trail. Once there, he discovers a secret community in the Himalayas led by a guru with strange powers likely involved in her disappearance.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs in 5 separate volumes (DVD) (1,060 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Gregory House is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn't even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain and ignoring his pain killing addiction, he uses his cane to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. House and his team deal with unusual medical mysteries.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a bunch of best friends head to Vegas for one last wild weekend to help their buddy kiss the single life goodbye, you can bet that they get more than they bargained for.
Author
Language
English
Description
Bruce Willis (Die Hard) is Venice Beach P.I. Steve Ford: a detective who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches, and wild about his dog, Buddy. But when his beloved pet is stolen by local thugs, Steve makes a questionable alliance with their devious leader, Spyder (Jason Momoa, "Game of Thrones"). Teaming up with his best friend (John Goodman, The Big Lebowski), Steve pulls out the big guns in search of Spider's stolen cocaine and cash in order...
19) Emily and Tim
Author
Language
English
Description
Portrayed by six diverse sets of actors, the tumultuous marriage of Emily and Tim demonstrates that no matter who we are - man, woman, black, white, gay, straight - we all love the same.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
Extreme unrated [edition].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two twenty-something stoner roommates, one a Korean-American investment banker, Harold, and the other an Indian-American medical school candidate, Kumar, go through a life-changing journey. They are on a quest to satisfy their cravings for burgers and spend the night roaming the state of New Jersey in search of White Castle hamburgers and running into one screwy obstacle after another.