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Cds:
Piano Masterpieces ... $6.00 (Four cd's in slipcase - 2 cds are
still in shrinkwrap. Very good. Classical Heritage, 1992. Includes selections
from Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Chopin, Brahms, Schumann, Liszt,
Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and Ravel.")
Family Times Virtue Pack: Generosity ... $2.00
(2005, new still in the shrinkwrap. Includes: Morning Time note cards; Meal
Time cards for family discussions; Drive Time CD loaded with fun for kids,
music and practical parenting advice; Bed Time cards with Bible stories
to share with your children.")
Cassettes:
Old-Time Radio's Greatest Mysteries ... $30.00 (2002, RadioSpirits.
20 audio cassettes/20 hours. New condition although the guide does have
a crease from the edges of the tape holder. ... "Lock the doors, close
the blinds and pull up the covers. This 40-episode collection of radio's
masterpieces of horror and suspense will send chills down your spine. Return
to radio's glorious "theater of the imagination" with Orson Welles
and Bill Johnstone in The Shadow; Vincent Price and William Conrad in Escape;
and Peter Lorre and Agnes Moorehead in tales well calculated to keep you
in Suspense. Titles and air dates are:
Suspense
- Fear Paints a Picture w/ Nancy Coleman 04-13-43
- The Moment of Darkness w/ Peter Lorre 04-20-43
- The Diary of Sophronia Winters w/ Agnes Moorehead 04-27-43
- Sorry, Wrong Number w/ Agnes Moorehead 05-25-43
Murder by Experts
- Summer Heat 06-13-49
- Two Coffins to Fill 07-04-49
- Prescription for Murder 07-11-49
- Big Money 07-25-49
The Shadow
- White Legion 03-20-38
- The Creeper 05-29-38
- Death Rides a Broomstick 03-02-41
- Murder from the Grave 04-06-41
Escape
- Beau Geste 06-06-48
- Country of the Blind 06-27-48
- Present Tense w/ Vincent Price 01-31-50
- Up Periscope 08-08-51
The Whistler
- Lucky Night 12-17-45
- Broken Chain 05-20-46
- Hasty Conclusion 05-19-47
- Meeting on Tenth Street 02-25-48
Inner Sanctum Mysteries
- Musical Score 05-29-45
- Death Across the Board 06-05-45
- Dead Man's Deal 08-28-45
- The Murder Prophet 09-04-45
Lights Out
- Kill 04-20-43
- Heavenly Jeep 05-04-43
- Spider 05-18-43
- The Author and the Thing 09-28-43
The Mysterious Traveler
- No One on the Line 09-01-46
- I Won't Die Alone 05-11-48
- Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 01-06-49
- Fire in the Sky 08-28-51
Murder at Midnight
- Murder Is a Lonely Business 12-16-46
- House Where Death Lived 12-23-46
- The Kaballah 12-30-46
- The Ace of Death 01-06-47
Crime Classics
- Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. 06-29-53
- The Final Day of General Ketchum and How He Died 07-27-53
- The Dread Event Surrounding Mr. Thrower's Hammer 08-03-53
- The Axe and the Droot Family: How They Fared 08-10-53
Principle-Centered Leadership Audio Cassette Seminar
by Stephen R. Covey ... $8.00 (1992. Six cassette tapes and booklet in vinyl
case. Seminar based on the best-selling book. "How do we as individuals
and organizations survive and thrive amid tremendous change? Why are efforts
to improve falling so short in real results despite the millions of dollars
in time, capital, and human effort being spent on them? How do we unleash
the creativity, talent, and energy within ourselves and others in the midst
of pressure? Is it realistic to believe that balance among personal, family,
and professional life is possible? ... Stephen R. Covey demonstrates that
the answer to these and other dilemmas is Principle-Centered Leadership,
a long-term, inside-out approach to developing people and organizations.")
Walt Disney: The Lady and the Tramp .. $1.50
(One cassette tape. Dove Audio. Narrated by Ginny Tyler and including four
songs.)
Walt Disney: The Little Mermaid .. $1.50 (One
cassette tape. Dove Audio. Narrated by Roy Dotrice. Songs by Howard Ashman
and Alan Menken.)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.
K. Rowling ... $8.00 (Read by Jim Dale. Ex-library, six cassette tapes,
case has wear, tapes are in good condition. Unabridged. "When the Chamber
of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry,
second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from a dark power
that has once more been released on the school.")
The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
... $2.00 (1992, 262 minutes, three cassette tapes. Listening Library, unabridged.
Read by the author. Ex-library, hard wear to case, tapes are in good condition.
"It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want - a small
plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard
and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his
most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical.")
-- 2 copies
Jungle Jam and Friends - The Radio Show! Even Wilder Times
in God's Creation ... $3.00 (This is a six-tape cassette set,
BUT there are only five tapes in the case -- tapes 2 through six. Still
lots of listening fun. Privately owned, good condition. Includes:
King of the Jungle - parts I and II
Cheetah Bonita Goes Solo, parts I and II
Red, Yellow, Black and ... Plaid? parts I and II
Fear, Faith, and Five Really Big Footprints parts I and II
To Have and to Hold; Bear Hug; The Trip to Thankful; Hermie Flies Again;
Kindness; Sing Along with Bert the Moose
(We are missing the tape All God's Creatures are Special, parts I and II.)
The Ultimate Treasury of Children's Stories
... $5.00 (1995, four cassette tapes. Dove Kids Audio. "Wondrous adventure,
magical spells and great daring combine in this selection of children's
stories both classic and modern. The stories will delight and entertain
with their shared themes of lessons learned, perseverance to one's goals
and just rewards for kind deeds." Some of the stories are: The Frog
Prince, Day at the Library, Just So Stories, Thumbelina. Some of the readers
are: Anne Bancroft, Dudey Moore, John Ritter, Betty White.)
Winnie-the-Pooh and When We Were Very Young
by A. A. Milne ... $3.00 (1997, 4 cassette tapes. Complete and unabridged.
Performed by Peter Dennis. Ex-library, good condition.)
Recorded Books:
I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven
... $2.00 (Narrated by Frank Muller. Ex-library. 3 cassettes / 3.5 hours.
Unabridged. "The touching story of a young, mortally ill priest who
spends his last days working among the Kwakiutl Indians of British Columbia.")
This next section is a large section
of VHS tapes:
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VHS Tapes - When tapes are ex-library,
expect all cases to have wear. Condition described relates to the video.
Tom Gaskins, Jr. - Secrets of Oceola Turkey Calling ... $1.50
(Ex-library, good condition. "This video is designed to be a down home
look at turkey calling. ... The entire tape was made in the swamps of Fisheating
Creek. The turkeys were Wild Osceola Turkeys. This species of turkey is
world famous for their keen ability to disappear in a second in the thick
underbrush of the swamp. ... Tom Gaskins Jr. says, "I hope every viewer
of my turkey calling tape realizes that the proper use of Dad's turkey call
will bring them incredible results in the woods." He went on to say,
"This tape is a simple story about a man, a turkey call and a family
that grew up in the woods that surround the home of the smartest turkey
in the world, the Wild Osceola turkey.")
The Art of Ribbon Craft with Susan Sirkis ...
$2.00 (1988, 68 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. ""Are
you a romantic at heart? Do you long for the days of rose-trimmed gowns,
garden hats with streaming ribbons and baskets tied up with exquisitely
tiny bows? ... If you love the intricate, feminine style of bygone days,
and want to recreate them in your own sewing or crafts, The Art of Ribbon
Craft is definitely for you. ... Nationally recognized artist and needleworker
Susan Sirkis spent years researching out-of-print Victorian pattern books,
and adapting these trims to modern tools and materials. ... Let Susan be
your private, in-home tutor in mastering this lovely and versatile craft.
She'll show you - close up and in detail - exactly how to make delicate
silk roses, intricate ruched borders, special bows, and much more. She'll
also let you take a very close look at many luscious finished examples -
to stimulate your own creativity. ... Over-the-shoulder camera lets you
see as well as if you were sitting right beside Susan. Built-in stopping
places let you turn off the machine and try it on your own - as often as
you like. ... Trims are demonstrated for both fine silk ribbons and the
more practical polyesters.")
Sentimental Sing-Along - Songs of Cherished
Childhood ... $2.00 (2000. Volume 8. Ex-library, overall good.
Songs are: London Bridge, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Bingo,
Polly Wolly Doodle, The Farmer In The Dell, My Bonnie, Alouette, A Frog
Went A-Courtin', Mary Had A Little Lamb, Lazy Mary, Twinkle, Twinkle Little
Star, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Frere Jacques, I Gave My Love A
Cherry, If You're Happy And You Know It, Billy Boy, It Ain't Gonna Rain
No More, All Through The Night.")
Jim Gamble Puppet Productions: Peter and the Wolf
... $3.00 (1992, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good conditon. "In this unique
puppet interpretation of the children's story, the puppet Prokofiev serves
as narrator, introducing his classic story with an amusing commentary telling
how a composer writes music using a special musical alphabet called notes.
... Based on Sergei Prokofiev's famous musical work, Peter and the Wolf
features a wide variety of puppet characters portraying people, animals,
and animated instruments accompanied by the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra.
The production acquaints a young audience with the sights and sounds of
the orchestra. ")
The Learn By Video Library: Watercolor Painting - Basics
#1 ... $2.00 (60 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "
... you'll begin to understand the unique characteristics of watercolor
and why many artists consider watercolor to be *the* painting medium. ...
...demonstrates supplies, drawing, composition and washes via a black and
white farm scene.")
Family Circus - Lyric Language: German ... $2.00
(1992. Series 1. Ex-library, good condition. "35 minutes of live-action
music video with bilingual lyrics subtitled on the screen. Bil Keanes famous
Family Circus characters introduce each song.")
Mr. Know-it-Owl's Health Tips ... $1.50 (1986,
48 minutes. 48 minutes. Ex-library, case has wear, tape is in good condition.
Includes: Junk Food Man; Nutrition: Try It, You'll Like It; Magic Weapons
for Healthy Teeth; and Ear Care.)
The Magic School Bus - Gets Eaten ... $2.00
(Ex-library, good condition. "Food Chains ... Arnold and Keesha are
in trouble when they forget an assignment to bring in two things that go
together. He has a soggy shoe with pond scum he stepped in on his way to
school. Keesha has only the tuna fish sandwich she brought for lunch. Ms
Frizzle is delighted at the brilliant combination! A field trip to the ocean
becomes a search for the connection between these two unlikely objects.
The bus shrinks and travles through the ocean food chain - getting eaten
along the way!") -- 2 copies
The Magic School Bus - Hops Home ... $2.00 (Ex-library,
good condition. "The topic for the School Bus passengers this time
is "habitats" after Wanda's frog jumps out the window and heads
for home.")
The Magic School Bus - Plays Ball ... $2.00
(Ex-library, good condition. "Dorothy Ann loves her physics book; Ralphie
loves baseball. Ms. Frizzle ingeniously combines the two in an adventure
through Dorothy Ann's book to a "Frictionless baseball game."
The whole class learns about pushes and pulls in a remarkable day at a thoroughly
unique ball game.")
Eyewitness: Insect ... $2.00 (Ex-library, good
condition. "Be afraid: insects outnumber humans 200 million to one.
Or just be fascinated. Likely you'll be more of the latter after seeing
this playful, zippy tour through the microworld of Class Insecta.")
Zoboomafoo - Look Who's Home ... $2.00 (2001,
50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Animal Junction gets turned
upside down when a Flying Squirrel comes to make himself at home. Zoboo,
Chris and Martin discover that there are lots of different places our animal
friends call home: trees, rivers and even mounds of dirt make some of the
best homes on earth. Zoboo finds himself an unlikely guest in the nest of
an American Bald Eagle, and Chris and Martin help a Beaver build a lodge.
Now Zoboo knows there really is no place like home . . . ")
Animals are People Too! Vol. 5 ... $2.00 (1999,
50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Fascinating stories of how
animals share the same emotions, feelings, and sensitivities as people.
... Pepper, a border collie who's also a championship dancer; Ducky, one
of Hollywood's leading cat supermodels; Cody and Kyra, who've taken puppy
love to a whole new level and actually get married; and more.")
See How They Grow: Desert Animals ... $1.50
(Dorling Kindersley/Sony Wonder. 1996. 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition.
"To the untrained eye, the desert is a dry and lifeless habitat, but
upon closer inspection, it springs to life. See How They Grow: Desert Animals
from Sony Wonder shows children how animals survive and grow in the desert.
Narrated by animated baby animals, the video spotlights the tarantula, gerbil,
tortoise and gecko. Recommended for ages five to eight.")
Geo Kids ... $1.50 (National Geographic Kids
Video. Ex-library, good condition. 1994, 35 minutes. "While Bobby Bushbaby
and Sunny Honeypossum play a silly version of Simon Says, Uncle
Balzak unexpectedly snatches a fly from Bobbys nose with his tongue,
beginning a rousing tour of the amazing animal traits featured in Chomping
on Bugs, Swimming Sea Slugs, and Stuff That Makes Animals Special. ... Each
GeoKids puppet character is based on a real animalSunny, the Australian
honey possum; Bobby, the African bush baby; and Uncle Balzac, a chameleon
from Madagascar.")
Geo Kids - Bear Cubs, Baby Ducks, and Kooky Kookaburras
... $1.50 (National Geographic Kids Video. Ex-library, good condition. 1994,
35 minutes. "With Uncle Balzac as their guide, Sunny and Bobby enter
the world of baby animals, where they meet baby turtles, bear cubs, penguin
chicks, a little lost zebra, and more. Meanwhile wacky Francisco Flamingo
flaps in with Flamingo Facts about mudskippers, a song about the kookaburra,
the count-to-ten "Number Dance", and the rockin' phonics of "Animal
Doo-Wop". Plus, "Who's That Living in the Water?" offers
a sneak peek into the life of the stingray.")
Really Wild Animals - Wonders Down Under ...
$1.50 (National Geographic Kids Video. Ex-library, good condition. Ages
4-10. "Travel to the land "down under" with Spin, National
Geographic's animated globe-on-the-go, and learn why the animals of Australia
are so darn weird! From leaping kangaroos to paddling platypuses to cuddly
koalas, you won't believe the amazing variety of animals that make this
island world their home. Here's a wonderful look at these creatures, brought
to you by the world's finest filmmakers.")
Growing Up Wild - Just Quackers ... $1.50 (1992,
30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Part of the Growing Up Wild
educational series for children, in which Madison, the upbeat purple kitty
cat, introduces young viewers to various wild animal groups and their babies.
... Just Quackers takes to the pond for a sunny afternoon study of
ducks, swans, geese, and coots, too. Madison teaches viewers about these
fine feathered friends and their offspring.)
Growing Up Wild - Penguins on Parade ... $1.50
(1993, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Part of the Growing
Up Wild educational series for children, in which Madison, the upbeat purple
kitty cat, introduces young viewers to various wild animal groups and their
babies. ... Penguins on Parade gets to know various types of birds
who are grounded for life. Madison travels near and far, to icy locations
and arid plains, introducing viewers to a variety of flightless birds and
baby chicks.")
Growing Up Wild - Fuzzy Wuzzy Bears ... $1.50
(1992, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Part of the Growing
Up Wild educational series for children, in which Madison, the upbeat purple
kitty cat, introduces young viewers to various wild animal groups and their
babies. ... Fuzzy Wuzzy Bears journeys deep inside the woods for
a day of animal watching. Madison teaches little ones about the lives of
bears and raccoons, and their industrious offspring.")
Growing Up Wild - Frontier Friends ... $1.50
(1993, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Part of the Growing
Up Wild educational series for children, in which Madison, the upbeat purple
kitty cat, introduces young viewers to various wild animal groups and their
babies. ... Frontier Friends visits the prairie for a day of animal
watching. Madison introduces viewers to buffalo, prairie dogs, marmots,
mountain goats, and more.")
Growing Up Wild - Puppy Dog Tales ... $1.50
(1992, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Part of the Growing
Up Wild educational series for children, in which Madison, the upbeat purple
kitty cat, introduces young viewers to various wild animal groups and their
babies. ... Puppy Dog Tales catalogs canines. Madison teaches kids
fun facts about the life of the wolf, the fox, the St. Bernard, and more.
He also introduces cuddly cubs and pups.")
Physical Science for Children: All About Simple Machines
... $1.50 (2000, 23 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "All kids
know the word work. But they probably dont understand
that work happens whenever a force is used to move something - whether its
lifting a heavy object or playing on a see-saw. All About Simple Machines
introduces kids to the concepts of forces, work and how machines are used
to make work easier. Six simple machines are presented using fun, real-life
demonstrations and clear, colorful graphics: the lever, the wheel and axle,
the pulley, the inclined plane, the screw and the wedge. Learn more about
these simple wonders and see how they are the basis for most of the worlds
tools and machines. Includes a fun, hands-on activity that lets kids test
these ideas themselves using an ordinary see-saw." Includes instructor's
guide.)
Bell Science: Hemo the Magnificent ... $3.00
(2006, 54 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Learn all about science
in this series of animated films from Frank Capra. ... See how blood works
its way through the body, and take a look at he atmosphere, with some colorful
characters, and exciting animation!")
Science Sleuths: The Solar System - The Vacation to Planet
X ... $2.00 (1995, 14 minutes. Privately owned, good condition.
"Uses humorous science mysteries to engage students in the process
of problem solving and critical thinking. ... Exposes youth grades 2-4 to
the solar system in a whole new way. A new travel agency advertises traveling
to Mars or Venus and uses facts to attract the customers. The youth sleuth
out these facts. The real-life career segment shows learning about stars
from a worker at a planetarium.")
Science Discovery & Laughter ... $2.00 (58
minutes. Vhs tape and softcover book. Ex-library, good condition. "Booklet
accompanies a videotape covering the same material. It is intended as a
guide to performing 16 science demonstrations with young children. Section
titles are: "Surface Tension", "Budding Botanist", "Mystery
Matter", "Young Rock Stars", "What a Gas!", "Zounds...What
Sounds!", and "Brrrrr...Cool Science." Included is a section
describing ways to use these experiments.")
There Goes an Airplane ... $1.50 (1994, 35 minutes.
Ex-library, good condition. "Pilot Dave" Hood straps himself into
a variety of flying machines in this entertaining production. ... Riding
shotgun on a stunt plane that loops and whooshes to a dizzying degree, Hood
does a lot of yelping, but he also succinctly and entertainingly describes
exactly why airplanes defy gravity. We learn the workings of passenger jets,
and how the airline industry functions in various other ways, from selling
passenger tickets to getting one's luggage to its proper destination.")
Tractors, Combines and Things on the Grow ...
$1.50 (1994, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. " ... shows your
children the wonders of where food really comes from and how it ends up
on the grocer's shelf. ... Shot on location across the country, children
are able to watch powerful farm machinery in action through an entire growing
season. The result is a production that keeps children glued to the television
set as they learn.")
Real Wheels: There Goes a Farm Truck ... $1.50
(2001, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "There Goes a Farm
Truck provides children with a look at machinery that is as big as a
house and can mow down an entire field of wheat! When Dave begins to wonder
where all the food we eat comes from, he takes an exciting, educational
trip that allows for a first-hand look at how lettuce, wheat, sugar and
citrus is harvested.")
Real Wheels: Here Comes a Roller Coaster ...
$1.50 (1994, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "This presentation
serves as a primary introduction to the roller coasters of Six Flags Magic
Mountain. ... Children (3-8 Years) and their parents are afforded a look
at Colossus; Revolution; Flashback; Viper; Psyclone; Ninja; Batman and others
in action. It's non-stop family fun as Dave and his son Taylor travel around
the theme park sampling some of the best.")
Mighty Farm Machines ... $1.50 (1995, 33 minutes.
Ex-library, good condtion. "Your child will see what its like
to rumble across fields, bopping to the Mighty Farm Machines music. Friendly
Little Red Mac tractor leads kids on an entertaining, educational tour of
real-life farm machines in action. Among the machines given up-close inspection
are a cotton picker, a planter, a swather, and the fascinating grain combine!")
Let's Go See: The Big Ships ... $1.50 (Docutainment
for Kids. 1994, 24 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Children see
how tugboats move big ships into harbors, watch specialized machines load
cargo, learn how bananas are shipped from Ecuador to a local supermarket,
and take a ride on a Coast Guard cutter.")
Ships Ahoy! - A Video voyage to the world of
working Ships ... $1.50 (1994, 25 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "
... an inside look at a fascinating world kids don't normally see, and it
will spark their imagination. ... Ride a tugboat as it pushes the big ships
around the harbor; watch a fireboat display its awesome water power; hop
aboard a fishing boat as it hauls in the catch; load a giant container ship
from a spectacualar perch way up in the crane; tour a giant aircraft carrier
and see full flight deck operations.")
Time for Maths - The Special Treat ... $1.50
(10 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. Kindergarten. Spatial and Ordinal
Relationships.)
School House Rock: Multiplication Rock ... 50
cents (I'm sure this tape was repaired because there are no opening credits
and it starts quickly right at the zero. Ex-library.)
Richard Scarry's Best Counting Video Ever! ...
$2.00 (1989, 30 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "Lily Bunny
counts from 1 to 20 in this exciting counting adventure. Huckle Cat, Lowly
Worm, Bananas Gorilla, and others help Lily find funny things to count everywhere.
Learning to count has never been more fun.")
Disney - Donald in Mathmagic Land ... $3.00
(27 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. One of our favorites when Michael
was little! "Disney used animation here to explain through this wonderful
adventure of Donald how mathmatics can be usuful in our real life. Through
this journey Donald shows us how mathmatics are not just numbers and charts,
but magical living things.")
Disney's Countdown ... $2.00 (12 minutes. Ex-library,
good condition. "A narrated journey from zero to ten, this program
uses animation and rhyme to foster interest in numbers. ... Mickey Mouse,
Minnie Mouse, The Seven Dwarfs and others demonstrate what numbers and their
sets mean. Counting forward and backwards becomes fun.")
Between the Lions: Step by Step ... $2.00 (2003.
Ex-library, good condition. Get Wild About Reading. "The lions find
a tresure map that belonged to Barnaby B. Busterfield III, and go hunting
for library treasure.")
Between the Lions: The Lost Rock ... $2.00 (2001.
Ex-library, good condition. Get Wild About Reading. "A talking rock
with a fuzzy memory suddenly appears in the library. With the help of Cleo
and the entire library gang, the lost rock is reunited with his lost book.
Plus Dr. Nitwhite researches the short "O" sound, the re People
foil the un People, The Great Smartini performs a short "O" trick,
and much more! Starring the short "o" sound.")
Between the Lions: Red Hat, Green Hat ... $2.00
(2003. Ex-library, good condition. Get Wild About Reading. "Share the
African folktale Red Hat, Green Hat, about two friends whose disagreement
over the color of a hat threatens their friendship. Meanwhile back at the
library, Leonas colorful hat has everyone in an uproar. Plus The Vowelles
sing their best for short "e," Cliff Hanger makes his own bed,
The Great Smartini performs a sensational hen trick, and much more!")
A&E - The True Story of Seabiscuit ... $1.50
(2003, 50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "In 1938, Hitler was
threatening to overrun Europe and FDR was struggling to steer America out
of the depression. But their exploits and efforts took second and third
place in the papers behind an unlikely star - Seabiscuit, a racehorse which
had started its career with 16 straight losses. ... The perfect hero for
his time, Seabiscuit was the model of perseverance and an unlikely success,
an unfashionable galloper in a world of effortless, elegant animals. Sold
for a song, he was given a new trainer and jockey and embarked on the unlikely
run that saw him claim the title of horse of the year.")
United States Presidents ... $10.00 (Five volume
set. Ex-library, good condition. City Productions Home Video. Washington
through Clinton. "Follow the lives and accomplishments of America's
presidents. ... Watch their stories unfold, from the earliest days of their
youth, through their political and legal careers, and on up to their taking
of office. Each President's family, education and marriage is examined in
this educational and easy to follow video.")
Presidential Bloopers - A Loving Look at Our Nation's Leaders
... $2.00 (New, still in the shrinkwrap. Time-Life Video. 1999, 40 minutes.
"The American President. Powerful. Influential. Well-respected. And
sometimes all too human! Laugh along with the presidents as they laugh at
themselves in this celebration of the funniest and most down-to-earth moments
of the American presidency - a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the
most outrageous White House wackiness ever captured on video. ... Some of
the hilarious un-presidential moments you'll witness include Gerald Ford
stumbling off Air Force One, Ronald Reagan catching a few winks during a
live news conference, George Bush sliding head-first down a bowling alley,
Bill Clinton yukking it up with Boris Yelstin and much more!")
Kings & Queens of England - Volumes 1 &
2 ... $6.00 (2000, two vhs tapes, 100 minutes. Ex-library, good condtion.
"Throughout the centuries, the shape of English history has been molded
by her Kings and Queens. There have been visionaries and lawmakers, the
great and the good - but also the weak and tyrannical. The drama and splendor
behind the story of the monarchy dominates the history of England to this
very day. These illuminating programs explore the lives and times of the
English Kings and Queens from Anglo-Saxon times to the House of Windsor
and provide an absorbing journey through England's monarchy. Features period
imagery and superb character re-enactments. Includes Volume One, From the
Dark Ages to the Glorious Reign of Elizabeth I; Volume Two, From the Stuarts
to the House Of Windsor.")
John Paul II, The Millennial Pope ... $2.00
(1999, 150 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. PBS Home Video. "He's
the charismatic Holy Father who commands great influence not only over the
Catholic Church but also among world leaders and politicians and issues
of human rights and social justice. Pope John Paul II is as much a prominent
world figure as the presidents and monarchs. Here, now, is his biography,
a telling story that covers the past 50 years of a man and spiritual leader
who has been at the center of some of the world's most historic events the
Holocaust, World War II, liberation theology, the demise of communism and
much more.")
Benedict Arnold, A Question of Honor ... $2.00
(2002, 100 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Starring Aidan Quinn
and Kelsey Grammer, this A&E original movie tells the story of the fall
and rise of Benedict Arnold. ... Arnold's marriage to a loyalist woman causes
huge controversy, forcing him to reexamine where his allegiances lie. One
of the key figures in the Revolution, and perhaps one of its most infamous
figures, Arnold must decide whether he loves his wife enough to defect.
A compelling drama unfolds.")
Pavarotti in London ... $1.50 (1982, 78 minutes.
Ex-library, good condition. "Famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs
a fine program of music, including selections from the works of Puccini
and Donizetti, at London's Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra.")
The Post-Impressionists - Gauguin ... $2.00
(2000, 50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Paul Gauguin was thirty-five
when he made the momentous decision to abandon his lucrative career as a
Paris stockbroker and devote himself full-time to painting. Gauguins
bold use of flat, unmixed color gave his paintings a strong sense of personal
expression, but his work struggled to find acceptance at the time. Poverty
and obscurity dominated Gauguins years as an artist. Not even a move
to Tahiti could bring him happiness. Yet the paintings that he created there
are now recognized as masterpieces of the Post-Impressionist age. This fascinating
program includes all new location footage, re-creations and reconstructions,
studies of the great works, commentary and analyses from leading authorities,
art historians and scholars.")
The Post-Impressionists - Cezanne ... $2.00
(2000, 50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "In his landscape and
still-life paintings Cezanne developed a revolutionary new approach to color
and perspective. His influence on 20th Century artists was so great that
he is now referred to as the "Father of Modern Painting." This
program includes all new location footage, re-creations and reconstructions,
studies of the great works, and commentary and analyses from leading authorities,
art historians and scholars.")
The Reduced Shakespeare Company - The Complete Works of
William Shakespeare (abridged) ... $3.00 (2001, 90 minutes. Ex-library,
good condition. "Life is short. The complete works of Shakespeare are
long. To the rescue: THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, the three-man comedy
troupe known for fast, funny, physical condensations of real serious stuff.
They wrap up the Bard's outsized oeuvre in 90 roller-coaster, rib-tickling
minutes. After warming up with a nothing-is-sacred send-up of Romeo and
Juliet, they're off, dispensing with the comedies in one fell swoop (because
the tragedies are funnier). You decide after you see Othello as a rap song,
Titus Andronicus as a cooking program, and the show's unforgettable finale
- Hamlet - told with the help of audience members and lascivious sock puppets.
Contains material not seen on the PBS broadcast.")
The Mouse on the Mayflower ... $3.00 (1998,
50 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "In this Thanksgiving tale,
kids set sail with the tiniest pilgrim on a musical voyage to America. ...
Join the colonists as they cross the Atlantic, survive the harsh New England
winter, befriend the Indians, and finally sit down to this country's very
first Thanksgiving dinner. ... Voiced by Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eddie Albert
and June Foray.")
Shelley Duvall Presents: American Tall Tales and Legends
- Davy Crockett ... $2.00 (1998, 49 minutes. Ex-library, good
condition. "No one epitomizes courage quite like Davy Crockett, and
whether facing down a bear or a giant comet, Davy always stuck by his tried-and-true
motto, "Make sure you're right, then go ahead." From wartime hero
to beloved congressman, it seems that there's nothing Davy Crockett can't
accomplish when he puts his mind to it, so why not join a legend in the
making as one of America's greatest folk heroes sets out on the journey
of a lifetime?")
History for Kids: The Statue of Liberty ...
$2.00 (Date and time are not noted. Ex-library, good condition. "Tells
the story of the Statue of Liberty, from her creation in France to her restoration
in 1986. Also gives details about the men who created her, the technology
used to manufacture, ship and erect her in New York Harbor, and how she
grew to represent the American dream to millions of immigrants.")
Original NASA Film: Houston, we've got a problem
... $2.00 (30 minutes. New, still in the shrinkwrap. "Houston we've
got a problem...There was a definite loud bang." These shocking words
came from Apollo 13 with the force of a meteor. America had just previously
landed its second successful mission on the moon. In the condidence and
glory, something was overlooked. Watch this exciting video with never-before-seen
footage of this almost tragic mission. And watch and see how human spirit,
how American ingenuity, saved the day.")
Caillou - Caillou the Explorer ... $2.00 (2001,
40 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Welcome to the world of Caillou
(Ky-yoo) where every day is an adventure filled with fun, laughter and surprises!
From his own back yard to his very fist airplane ride, Caillou learns about
the world around him one step at a time. There's a whole world for Caillou
to explore! Come along as Caillou learns about trains and boats, visits
a farm and leans to eat with chopsticks!")
Arthur's Money Matters ... $2.00 (2005, 45 minutes.
Ex-library, good condition. Three episodes: Arthur Bounces Back, D.W. Tricks
the Tooth Fairy, and More!)
Arthur's Eyes ... $2.00 (1997, 30 minutes. Privately
owned, good condition. Two episodes: Arthur's Eyes, Francine's Bad Hair
Day.)
Kipper - Pools, Parks and Picnics ... $3.00
(2001, 60 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. Seven episodes: The Long
Walk, The Swimming Pool, The Picnic, Cakes and Tails, Gizmo, The Lost Mug,
and The Magnifying Glass.)
Kipper - Snowy Day ... $2.00 (2000, 32 minutes.
Ex-library, good condition. Four episodes: Snowy Day, Pig's Cousin, The
Paddling Pool, and Tiger's Torch.)
Wishbone: The Prince and the Pooch ... $1.50
(1995, 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "When Joe gets a chance
to prove himself as coach and discovers that it is not as easy as it seems,
Wishbone is reminded of the tale in which a poor boy trades places with
the crown prince of England, each one believing that the other has the easier
life.")
Wishbone: Homer Sweet Homer ... $1.50 (1995,
30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Wishbone's adventure loosely
parallels that of Homer's Odysseus as he travels far from home, then returns
to help his friends save their park from developers.")
Joey Runs Away and Other Stories ... $2.00 (Children's
Circle. Ex-library, good condition. Includes: Joey Runs Away, The Cow who
Fell in the Canal, The Bear and the Fly, and The Most Wonderful Egg in the
World.)
Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat ... $2.00 (2003,
45 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Sagwa's family is full of
stories! ... In Royal Cats, Dongwa learns how exciting history can
be when he discovers that the Miao family's ancestors were royal cats. In
Cat in the Wind, Sagwa, Dongwa and Shegwa learn the power of art
through the story of their ancestor, the artist Ming Miao. The excitement
continues in Ciao Miao! when the Foolish Magistrate is visited by
a relative of Marco Polo, and nearly gives away a member of the Miao family!")
The Velveteen Rabbit ... $1.00 (ABC Video/Avon.
1985, 27 minutes. Privately owned, box has wear, good condition. "A
classic children's story about a toy bunny's wish to be real.")
Miss Twiggley's Tree by Dorothea Warren Fox
... $2.00 (2001, 22 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Everyone
in town mocks Miss Twiggley who makes her home in a large tree. But people
make her shy, so she hides in her house with her dog and her cat. Her house
is neat with various platforms and swings for herself and her dog. ... One
day, a hurricane hits and suddenly Miss Twiggley is not so crazy after all!")
The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat as told by
Amy Grant ... $2.00 (1999, 30 minutes. Privately owned, good condition.
"Sharing and cooperation are the key lessons learned by the combative
cat and dog in this gentle story of Christmas presents lost and found.")
Jane Hissey's Old Bear Stories: Christmas Presents
... $1.50 (1995, 32 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Three light-hearted
holiday tales: The Winter Picnic, Jolly Snow, and the Doll's House Christmas.")
The Wiggles: Yule Be Wiggling ... $2.00 (2001,
48 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "Christmas time is almost
here, its a time of joy and a time of cheer. But this Christmas, theres
sure to be lots of giggling, and with friends from down under, Yule Be
Wiggling. Theres Greg, Anthony, Jeff and Murray, four great friends
without a worry. Instead, they dance and smile and sing, they even make
the Christmas bells ring! So hang up your stockings and put up the tree,
then prepare for a Christmas full of such glee. The Wiggles will make your
holiday bright, so Merry Christmas to all and to all a good
..Wiggle!")
The Wiggles: Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas ... $2.00
(2000, 40 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "A compilation
of the best holiday and Christmas songs from The Wiggles! Join Greg, Jeff,
Anthony and Murray as they liven up the holidays with this collection of
fun songs and singalongs, with all your familiar Wiggles characters. Includes
classic songs like "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Silent
Night" alongside such new Wiggles songs as "Wiggly, Wiggly Christmas"
and "Let's Clap Hands for Santa Claus.")
Theodore Tugboat: Nighttime Adventures ... $2.00
(2000, 44 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "The gentle adventures
of Theodore the stouthearted friendly tugboat and his friends in the magical
harbor under the stars. Includes three fun-filled stories, "Night Shift",
"Rebecca And The Big Snore" and "Hank Stays Up Late".")
Little Toot ... $1.50 (1992, 52 minutes. Privately
owned, box has wear, tape is in good condition. "Little Toot is a baby
tugboat who would rather play than help his father in New York harbor. When
he does finally decide to help, he accidentally causes a major crash and
is banished beyond the 12 mile limit. But when a storm comes up and strands
an ocean liner, he's the only one that can get there, and he redeems himself."
Based on the classic book by Hardie Gramatky.)
Ben-Hur - Animated ... $1.00 (1988, 60 minutes.
Privately owned, good condition. "Fully animated version of the classic
tale of the Judean prince who escapes a life of slavery.")
The Adventures of Gallant Bess ... $3.00 (1990,
73 minutes. New, still in the shrinkwrap. "Featuring Gallant Bess the
Wonder Horse." ... "Ted Daniels, a ranch hand working for a rodeo,
captures a magnificent wild horse that he tames and trains. As Ted is recovering
from an accident that happened during a rodeo, the rodeo owner cheats him
out of his horse. Ted must decide whether to pursue him and try to recover
the horse, or whether to settle down with the doctor's daughter who is nursing
him back to health.")
Black Beauty ... $2.00 (2000, 40 minutes. Privately
owned, good condition. "Told from the point of view of Black Beauty
himself. ... Set in England, Black Beauty (who has a British accent) tells
us the details surrounding his birth, his "colt-hood", and his
perception of humans, since he has various owners throughout his life. While
some of these proprietors are caring and compassionate, others prove to
be cruel and crude to the vulnerable Beauty, often placing him in life-threatening
situations - which he may or may not survive.")
Disney - Fun and Fancy Free ... $2.00 (73 minutes.
Privately owned, good condition. "Walt Disney's ninth animated feature
- and the final one in which Disney himself provides Mickey's voice. ...
Features two stories: "Mickey and the Beanstalk," in which the
famed mouse and his friends get caught up in a version of the popular fairy
tale, which is interspersed with live-action clips of Edgar Bergen and his
dummy pals Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd; and "Bongo the Bear,"
a tale of a lovesick bear accompanied by the dulcet tones of Miss Dinah
Shore.")
Disney - Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas ...
$2.00 (70 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "A heartwarming collection
of Christmas tales that reunites Mickey Mouse with his beloved friends Minnie,
Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Daisy. Features three stories. "Donald Duck:
Stuck on Christmas" has Donald's nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie wishing
that every day could be Christmas, with unpredictable results. "A Very
Goofy Christmas" features Goofy and his son Max waiting for Santa to
deliver an important gift. "Mickey & Minnie's Gift of the Magi"
features an adaptation of the classic O. Henry story about the true meaning
of the holidays.")
Grandpa's Magic Shoebox #4 - Hercules ... $2.00
(Ages 3-8. 40 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Hercules is the
story of the boy who will become the strongest man on earth as told by his
dog, Theseus. Herc grows into a young man, becoming stronger and stronger
... but so does his temper. And when his emotions get out of control, destruction
follows. Theseus sets out to teach the young man to use his 'headlight'
to think before he acts. But there lurks in the shadows a force that would
use Herc's strength the destroy him: his uncle, Hades, the God of the Underworld.
He lives with only one goal in mind - to drag Hercules to his dark kingdom.
And so begins the heroic adventure of a boy and his dog as they travel through
ancient Greek mythology. They battle fantastical creatures, roam unworldly
landscapes and finally come face to face with Hades in the Underworld. Will
Hercules' "headlight' save him and Theseus or will Hades finally win?")
The Adventures of Matt the Gooseboy
... $3.00 (1989, 80 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "In
this animated children's adventure a young peasant boy stands up to tyranny,
aided by his trusting friend - a goose!")
The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth - "Big Mouth Gulch"
... $1.50 (1994, 32 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "While munching
on a tasty pizza, Timmy, Brushbrush, Bubbles and Miss Flossy hear a legend
of the old west, transporting them to a dusty town where Goony the Kid threatens
to spoil everyone's good time. Animatronic puppets bring this tale to life,
promoting dental hygiene for kids as a bonus.")
Wallace & Gromit - A Close Shave ... $1.50
(1996. 30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Got dirty windows?
Never fear, Wallace and his faithful pooch, Gromit, have started a window
cleaning operation incorporating Wallace's latest mad inventions. On one
job, the befuddled inventor meets Wendolene Ramsbottom, the seemingly innocuous
owner of a yarn shop. Its love at first sight, but their romance is
interrupted when Gromit is accused of being a cold-blooded sheep killer.
When Gromit is thrown into jail, its up to Wallace and a skinny sheep
named Shaun to save him.")
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures: Strauss
Maus ... $2.00 (1997, 24 minutes. Ex-library, good condition.
"Join the adorable mouse duo as they travel the world in seach of exciting,
fun filled adventures. Watch Emily, the clever Country Mouse and her sophisticated
City Mouse cousin, Alexander, as they travel the world visiting wondrous
new lands, making new friends and experiencing fantastic adventures - all
set in the late 1800's. ... In Strauss Maus only hours before the world
premiere of Strauss's new symphony, the Country Mouse and the City Mouse
discover that the sheet music is missing!")
Willy the Sparrow ... $2.00 (1995, 75 minutes.
Feature Films for Families. Privately owned, good condition. :A little boy
learns a lesson about kindness and respect for all living creatures in the
charming Hungarian animated feature. ... Willy is a 10-year-old boy who
enjoys shooting at birds with his BB gun until a guardian fairy turns him
into a sparrow. The now-vulnerable Willy finds himself alone in a world
of danger - ncluding hungry neighborhood cats! - until he is taken in by
a family of friendly sparrows who teach him how to fly and help others in
need")
Muppet Treasure Island ... $3.00 (1994, 100
minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "It all begins when young
Jim Hawkins inherits a long-lost map to a pirate's treasure. Jim hires the
great ship Hispaniola, where he meets the good Captain Smollett (Kermit
the Frog) and the evil yet charming Long John Silver (Tim Curry). With adventure
in their hearts and treasure chests of gold in their eyes, they set sail
on the bounding main only to discover danger at every turn -- including
Benjamina Gunn (Miss Piggy), Treasure Island's worshipped love goddess who's
dressed to kill!")
The Muppet Christmas Carol ... $2.00 (89 minutes.
Privately owned, case has wear, good condition. "Kermit the Frog, Miss
Piggy, Fozzie and the entire cast of the Muppet universe come together to
re-tell Charles Dicken's immortal classic "A Christmas Carol"
... Michael Caine gives a magnificent performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in
a world full of muppet comedy and almost scary performances from the "Ghosts
of Christmas past, present, and yet to come") -- 2 copies
The Nuttiest Nutcracker ... $1.50 (1999, 48
minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "A kooky, original take on the
classic musical. ... Jim Belushi plays Reginald the Mouse, Cheech Marin
is Mac the Macadamia Nut, and Phyllis Diller is the Sugar Plum Fairy.")
A Joan Walsh Anglund Christmas ... $1.50 (1990,
28 minutes. Privately owned, box has some wear, tape is in good condition.
"A Joan Walsh Anglund Christmas" contains the tenderely evocative
poem, "Christmas Is Love" and two heartwarming stories, "The
Big Doll and The Teddy Bear" and "A Christmas Story". As
told by Jean Stapleton.)
Prancer Returns ... $2.00 (2001, 90 minutes.
Privately owned, good condition. "This holiday-themed children's film
offers a unique take on the legend of Santa Claus and his tiny reindeer.
In this movie, a young boy finds a deer in the forest he is sure is Santa's
beloved Prancer. Determined to return the creature to the North Pole and
his rightful destiny, the child overcomes the cynicism of his family to
teach them and us a lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.")
Raggedy Ann: Enchanted Square -and- Suddenly It's Spring ... $1.00 (1986. Privately owned,
good condition. Old cartoons.)
Adventures from The Book of Virtues: Work - Featuring Tom
Sawyer ... $2.00 (1996, 30 minutes. Privately owned. Good condition.
"When a raging storm wrecks Plato's Peak, Sock the bobcat learns it's
all in the attitude, as he learns to understand the value of a hard day's
work. ... "Zach, Annie, and their friends learn a valuable lesson about
work from Tom Sawyer.")
Adventures from The Book of Virtues: Humility - Featuring
The Emperor's New Clothes ... $2.00 (1996, 30 minutes. Privately
owned. Good condition. "When Annie is elected class president, she
lets her new-found power go to her head, prompting a lesson in leadership
from Plato." ... "Annie discovers appearance isn't everything
in Hans Christian Anderson's 'The Emperor's New Clothes.'")
Adventures in Odyssey: Shadow of a Doubt ...
$2.00 (1993, 30 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "There's
a cat burglar on the prowl in Odyssey, one who looks a lot like ... John
Avery Whittaker! Could it be? ... Precious gems unearthed behind Whit's
End. Incriminating film from a surveillance camera. A soda glass found at
the scene of the crime - with fingerprints! The evidence against Whit is
overwhelming. But Dylan isn't so sure. And when he sets out to prove Whit's
innocence, he gets more than he bargained for. ... This episode teaches
children the importance of faith and friendship.")
Adventures in Odyssey: The Knight Travellers
... $2.00 (1991, 30 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "Young
Dylan Taylor gets more adventure than he bargained for when he saves a Mangy
Mutt named Sherman from an early demise.")
The Beginner's Bible: The Story of The Nativity
... $1.50 (1995. 30 minutes. Privately owned, box has some wear, tape is
in good condition. "Relive the miraculous events surrounding the very
first Christmas as Mary receives a heavenly visitor - and learns that she,
of all women, has been chosen to be the mother of God's son on Earth. Then,
travel with Mary and Joseph to a lowly manger in Bethlehem, and marvel at
the fulfillment of God's promise to His people as a heavenly host of angels
proclaims the joyful news: Jesus Christ is born!")
The Story Keepers - Catacomb Rescue ... $1.50 (1996, 30 minutes.
Ex-library, good condition. "Ben, Helena, and the kids help their friend
Ephraim escape the evil wrath of Nero through the catacombs. But their escape
route is discovered and capture seems certain. ... When theres a cave-in
in the catacombs, a Roman centurion is trapped and hes at the mercy
of Justin and Anna. Will they help him?")
Davey & Goliath, Volume 4: The Time Machine & On
the Line ... $2.00 (30 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "Shepherd
Davey fights Lions!")
The Bible Collection: Joseph ... $4.00 (1995.
Privately owned, good condition. Two vhs tape set. "As the Bible says,
Joseph (Paul Mercurio) was cast into a pit by his jealous brothers and pleaded
for mercy, but the brothers turned a deaf ear and sold their youngest sibling
into slavery in Egypt. There, Joseph used his gift for divining dreams to
become Pharaoh's most trusted aide, saving Egypt from seven years of famine.
When his brothers traveled to Egypt in search of food, they ran straight
into
a forgiving Joseph! Ben Kingsley and Martin Landau co-star.")
The Bible Collection: Abraham ... $2.00. (1994,
150 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "The Old Testament story
of Abraham and the trials he endures. Commanded by God to lead his family
to the promised land of Canaan with the promise that if he does so, his
descendants will become a great and numerous tribe. His obedience, as well
as that of his children and grandchildren, is severely tested as they prove
their faith to God.")
The First Christmas ... $2.00 (1991, approx.
22 minutes. Claymation. "Christopher Plummer narrates this reverent
retelling of the Nativity story as Joseph and Mary make a long journey from
Nazareth to Bethlehem. Brought to life with the uniquely textured realism
offered by stop-motion animation, and scored with a selection of classic
Christmas carols, this is a holiday treat for every family.")
Who Gets the House? ... $2.00 (Feature Films
for Families. 1999, 98 minutes. Privately owned, good condition. "Don
and Rebecca Reece are facing the toughest decision of their lives whether
or not to end their marriage of nearly 20 years. The Reeces agree to a trial
separation. The kids get the house; Mom and Dad will shuttle back and forth.")
Wonderworks Family Movie: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
... $4.00 (1988, 174 minues, two vhs tapes. Ex-library, good condition.)
Thousands Cheer ... $3.00 (1986, 126 minutes.
Not ex-library, good condition. "Star vocalist Kathryn Jones (Kathryn
Grayson) is doing her duty to her country - with World War II cranking up,
she decides to accompany her estranged army-colonel father to his training
camp to improve the enlisted men's morale. Determined not to show favoritism,
she is nonetheless drawn to one of the recruits - the one with the lowest
morale of all, private Eddie Marsh (Gene Kelly), no fan of this man's army.
He had been the star of his circus family's trapeze act until the war made
him just another soldier. Now, bitter and angry, he has to learn teamwork
and discipline if he's to win the heart of the colonel's daughter."
... "The film is amply sprinkled with musical numbers, including a
show-within-the-film that features acrobats, dancers, big bands, and a plethora
of cameo appearances from MGM's roster of stars including Mickey Rooney,
Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Red Skelton, and Lena Horne.")
The King and I ... $2.00 (1956/1990., 133 minutes.
Privately owned, box has wear, tape is in good condition. "Musical
about a widow who accepts a job as a live-in governess of the King of Siam's
children.")
Oklahoma! ... $2.00 (1955/1990. Privately owned,
good condition. "... rousing tale of a farm girl who falls in love
with a cowboy and then must fend off the advances of a villainous suitor
is packed with some the most beloved tunes in American theater - "Oh
What a Beautiful Mornin'!," "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,"
and, of course, the title song "Oklahoma.")
A&E - Vanity Fair ... $8.00 (1998. Six vhs
tapes. 300 minutes. Ex-library, good condition. "A&E and the BBC
bring Thackeray's classic satire to life in a lavish new production. ...
In a culture obsessed with status, Becky Sharp - beautiful, clever and poor
- is determined to earn her place in society. Her childhood friend, Amelia
Sedley, enjoys the privileges Becky lacks, little realizing how fickle these
blessings can be. From posh London ballrooms and country estates to the
battlefield at Waterloo, they pursue love and fortune in the self-absorbed
world of the British upper crust. While the delightfully amoral Becky manipulates
the men around her, Amelia's innocence and the vagaries of fate leave her
at the mercy of others. ... Brilliantly adapted by Andrew Davies from William
Makepeace Thackeray's masterpiece, Vanity Fair faithfully preserves
the bon mots and stinging satire that has made the novel one of the enduring
classics of English literature.")
Scared to Death starring Bela Lugosi ... $2.00
(1947/1985. Privately owned, good condition. "The legendary Bela Lugosi
stars in this sub B horror film about a woman who narrates the story of
her own death from the morgue. Of interest chiefly because it is only one
of two color films Lugosi appeared in. Nonetheless features an excellent
performance from its star, and laughable performances by the rest of the
cast.")
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Software:
The Magic School Bus - Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs
... $2.00 (2000. Not ex-library, good condition. Requirements:
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windown NT Workstation or later. ... I did not install
this on my computer. Cd is clean and in very good condition. ... Ages 6
to 10. "Students travel in both time and place. The bus magically transports
them back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. It takes them around the
globe to visit seven famous dinosaur sites. ... Throughout this incredible
journey, Ms. Frizzle and her class help your students solve a puzzle. Three
photos of prehistoric animals are missing from the Friz's photo album. The
animals belong in one of three categories: plant-eating dinosaurs, meat-eating
dinosaurs, or non-dinosaurs.")
Sesame Street - The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland ...
$2.00 (2001. Ex-library, good condition. Requirements: Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows XP. Ages 3 and up. "Fun and challenging activities with
two levels of game play; Make a grouchmobile good and dirty at the Car Mess;
Play the Hide and Seek activity in Elmo's room; Develops critical thinking
and problem solving skills; Original music from the movie.")
3D Froggy Phonics ... $2.00 (1999. Ex-library,
good condition. Windows/MAC - Win 95 or Win 98. "3D Froggy Phonics
helps students learn the phonics skills they need to develop their early
reading skills. The playful and clever animated environment incorporates
several instructional modes to engage and challenge students. The program
tracks each student's progress by monitoring the letters and words with
which the child is having difficulty.")
Big Science Comics .. $1.50 (1996, Theatrix.
Not ex-library, good condition. ... This originally came out for Windows
3.1 and Windows 95. I don't know if it will work with later versions. ...
"Big Science Comics is an interactive comic book packed with scientific
puzzle challenges that help students develop critical thinking skills through
experimentation. ... With the help of Mo the Pack Rat and a cast of lovable,
colorful "Bumptz", students use rubber bands to explore springs,
force, mass and weight; investigate buoyancy, witness transfer of energy
in action and much more.")
Mighty Math Cosmic Geometry ... $2.00 (One of
our favorite pieces of software! However, it only works with Windows 95
or Windows 98. It will NOT work with XP. Ex-library, good condition. "Polyhedral
characters guide kids on an awesome exploration of Planet Geometry. Students
learn about attributes of shapes and solids, constructions and transformations,
2D and 3D coordinates and the relationship between length, perimeter, area
and volume and much more.") -- 2 copies
Big Anthony's Mixed-Up Magic by Tomie dePaola
... $1.50 (1993. Privately owned, good condition. No specs on this one.
It appears to be an older title that runs off of the cd but it does use
an older version of QuickTime. You may need to upgrade your QuickTime after
installing this game. " ... Big Anthony's Mixed-Up Magic CD is an interactive
book with two very clear educational objectives: (1) to develop a young
reader's awareness of the key elements of a story (plot, characters, and
setting); and (2) to develop awareness of matching and combination patterns.
It also contains a nice introduction to magic, with six tricks demonstrated
and explained with short video clips. ... The story is set in a magical
town in southern Italy, Calabria. The lead character, Big Anthony, is the
bumbling but well-meaning assistant to Strega Nona, a woman who has folk
cures for all the townspeople's ailments. When a competing Strega appears
in town, the scene is set for a series of adventures for Big Anthony.")
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