Levin, PeterOverview
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Peter Levin
Homeless to Harvard the Liz Murray story
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and Italian and held by 466 libraries worldwide Liz Murray was raised in poverty by drug-addicted parents. Though they loved her, they were unable to care for her and Liz ended up living on the streets by the age of 15. Profoundly affected by her mother's AIDS-related death, Liz forced herself to look at her future and make some significant changes. Her prospects were dismal, yet she turned her life around by going back to high school. While still homeless, Liz earned her diploma in two years. She went on to win a New York Times scholarship for needy students, which enabled her to attend Harvard University.
Queen sized
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2 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 262 libraries worldwide Overweight high school senior Maggie Baker knows she will never be as pretty, skinny or wealthy as the popular girls. When a cruel prank nominates her for election as Homecoming Queen, Maggie decides to go ahead with her campaign, even though this is against the advice of the school administration and her mom. The mean girls who will do anything to keep Maggie feeling like a loser.
In from the night
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 248 libraries worldwide Vicki Miller (Marcia Gay Harden) is a writer who has cut herself off from her dysfunctional family. Her life drastically changes when one night, her 16-year-old nephew Bobby (Taylor Handley) shows up unannounced on her doorstep. He looks tired and depressed, and when Vicki realizes that he's run away, she takes him in. From that point on, Vicki is bound to Bobby. This story tells the tale of two people trying to find themselves and make their way in the world. It's a story of two people's paths to acceptance and healing, and they both benefit from this one child's need for love and a family.
A perfect day
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 248 libraries worldwide For writer Robert Harlan, life is a dream come true. His first novel has just hit the best-seller lists and he is suddenly thrust into the limelight. But as success consumes him, Robert's family life crumbles. It takes the sobering prophecy of a mysterious stranger for Robert to realize what is most important. Now he must find his way back to the wife and daughter he left behind.
A view from the bridge
by Arthur Miller
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 190 libraries worldwide Italian-American immigrant life in the 1950's textures this searing drama of love and revenge. Longshoreman Eddie Carbone is devoted to his wife, Beatrice and to his niece, Catherine. When Beatrice's impoversihed Sicilian cousins enter the U.S. illegally, in the hope of finding work, Eddie gives them a helping hand. But when Catherine and one of her cousins fall in love, Eddie's affection for his niece turns into obsession.
Secret service
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6 editions published between 1977 and 2002 in English and held by 184 libraries worldwide The Phoenix Theatre production of William Gillette's 1895 spy thriller, set in Richmond, Virginia in 1864. Tells the tale of a Union spy working to seize control of the Richmond telegraph office. Posing as a wounded Confederate captain named Thorne, the spy's false orders to a Confederate Army commander raise the suspicions of a southern agent, who uses a local girl in love with Thorne as his reluctant accomplice to set a trap.
The Marva Collins story
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3 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 150 libraries worldwide The real-life account of a dedicated African-American teacher in Chicago who faced tough odds trying to help children succeed in their inner-city schools.
Gone to Texas
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4 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 149 libraries worldwide The true-life story of Sam Houston, the frontier hero and statesman whose bravery and vision led to the creation of the Republic of Texas.
The odd couple
by Neil Simon
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 133 libraries worldwide Two poker buddies, one a hyper-neurotic, the other an incurable slob, suddenly find themselves bachelors again and decide to share a New York City apartment.
And never let her go
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5 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and held by 128 libraries worldwide Anne Marie just wanted to escape her boring life, and thought she had it all when she started an affair with a married attorney. Now she has disappeared, and the signs point to her lover. Based on a true story.
The Credeaux canvas
by Keith Bunin
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 78 libraries worldwide Three struggling artists swindle an art collector in this play exploring a complex labyrinth of love, friendship, and intimacy.
Zalmen or, The madness of God
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5 editions published between 1975 and 2003 in English and held by 70 libraries worldwide Set in a post-Stalinist Russian synagogue on the eve of an appearance by a Western acting troupe, the play has been described as a cry of anguish about the collective guilt of 'the silent'.
Art
by Yasmina Reza
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 64 libraries worldwide After Serge buys an expensive painting that consists of a large white canvas covered with white diagonal lines, he and his friends Marc and Yvan argue the merits of the painting in a heated discussion which eventually degenerates into personal attacks about past failures.
Monkey monkey bottle of beer, how many monkeys have we here
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 57 libraries worldwide The title of this play is taken from a little-known nursery rthyme involving a game between mother and child. The drama opens in an elegant reception room of a clinic where five women await a first reunion with their children from whom they have been separated for two months.
Sworn to silence
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4 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide A defense lawyer is told by his client where the body of the murder victim -- and of other victims -- is hidden, and find himself struggling with his responsibility to defend the accused in the face of community and family disapproval.
A stranger in town
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and Chinese and held by 33 libraries worldwide A single mother moves to a small rural town in a futile attempt to escape her past. Her past soon catches up with her, and she must decide whether to continue running, give up the child she loves, or kill the man who would threaten them both.
Excellent dissertations
by Peter Levin
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 31 libraries worldwide Producing a dissertation is a major requirement of an increasing number of courses. The dissertation is likely to be the largest single piece of work you will be asked to produce. "Excellent Dissertations!" guides you through the whole process: planning your dissertation project, managing it, and writing it up. This book offers friendly and practical advice. It addresses all the questions students ask, including: How do I choose a topic? How should I manage my time? How can I make best use of my supervisor? How many chapters should my dissertation have? And which is the best referencing system to use? "Excellent Dissertations!" is a must for every student with a dissertation to do. It is a lively, concise, and to-the point guide, which will steer you through the entire process.
Two small voices
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide Two women, one diagnosed with breast cancer and one unhappy with her breast size, both become ill after receiving silicone implants. Both band together to change the country and how implants are used.
Zalmen or the madness of God
by Elie Wiesel
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in English and held by 21 libraries worldwide
Monkey, monkey, bottle of beer, how many monkeys have we here
by Marsha Sheiness
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in English and held by 21 libraries worldwide more
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Undetermined (9) French (8) German (5) No Linguistic content (5) Spanish (5) Chinese (1) Italian (1) Multiple languages (1) Covers
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