Robert Leighton
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"It was Feynman's outrageous and scintillating method of teaching that earned him legendary status among students and professors of physics. From 1961 to 1963, Feynman delivered a series of lectures at the California Institute of Technology that revolutionized the teaching of physics around the world. 'Six Not-So-Easy Pieces', taken from these famous 'Lectures on Physics' represent some the most stimulating material from the series. In these classic...
Series
Criterion collection volume 948
Language
English
Formats
Description
Heartbroken over the death of her beloved Westley, beautiful Buttercup finally succumbs to the advances of the wicked Prince Humperdinck. Yet, when she's suddenly kidnapped by a motley band of deviants, what gallant hero comes to the rescue? None other than Westley-- alive, well and as wonderful as ever. But before these two can live happily ever after, they must first overcome formidable odds. Will these star-crossed lovers ever fulfill their destiny?...
6) Misery
Language
English
Formats
Description
Paul Sheldon is a best-selling novelist who is on his way home from his Colorado retreat after completing his latest book. He doesn't remember the blinding blizzard that sent his car spinning off the road. Paul is critically injured, but is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, who happens to be Paul's 'number one fan.' Annie takes Paul back to her house in the mountains, and he finds himself crippled, drugged and at her mercy. Unfortunately for Paul,...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Sam ... is a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman whose latest deal collapses the day he learns his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home to put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. While there, he uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down--he has a 30-year-old sister he never knew existed"--Container.
11) Bull Durham
Series
Criterion collection volume 936
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Baseball season gets off to a rocky start when the Durham Bulls' new catcher punches out the cocky young pitcher he's just been hired to train. The sexy Annie informs both men that each season she chooses one player to share her bed.
12) Best in show
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundred of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives, the Mayflower Dog Show.
13) Hush
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Without a family of her own, Helen is initially charmed by her impressive in-law and the sprawling estate where she lives. But behind the storybook scene lie dangerous secrets and dark motives.
14) Alex & Emma
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Alex is an author whose writer's block and gambling debts have landed him in trouble. In order to get the loan sharks off his back, he must finish his novel in 30 days or end up dead. To help him complete his manuscript, he hires stenographer, Emma. As Alex begins to dictate his tale of a romantic love triangle, Emma challenges his ideas at every turn. Her unsolicited, yet intriguing input, begins to inadvertently influence Alex and his story and...
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Dread Pirate edition.
Language
English
Description
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant,...
Pub. Date
[1995]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
Widower Andrew Shepherd decides it's time to get back into the dating game, but there is one slight problem, he is the President of the United States. He falls for an environmental lobbyist and is lofted even more into the public eye.
17) Treasure chest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Collects the humorous adventures of Spongebob Squarepants and his fellow citizens of Bikini Bottom.