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- Sacre, Antonio, 1968-
- New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.
- Description
- Book — 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
- Summary
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Guided by proverbs from his father and other relatives, Francisco makes several attempts to bring ripe mangoes home for dessert on his saint day, and in the process learns lessons in love and generosity. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.
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PS3569 .A236 M36 2011 | Unknown |
- Big love (Television program). Season 2.
- [New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, [2007]
- Description
- Video — 4 videodiscs (ca. 720 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Summary
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- Disc
- 1: Episode
- 1: Damage control / written by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer ; directed by Daniel Minahan
- Episode
- 2: The writing on the wall / written by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer ; directed by Sarah Pia Anderson
- Episode
- 3: Reunion / written by Dustin Lance Black ; directed by Alan Poul. Disc
- 2: Episode
- 4: Rock and a hard place / written by Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman ; directed by Adam Davidson
- Episode
- 5: Vision thing / written by Eileen Myers ; directed by Burr Steers
- Episode
- 6: Dating game / written by Doug Jung ; directed by Jim McKay. Disc
- 3: Episode
- 7: Good guys and bad guys / written by Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer ; directed by Michael Lehmann
- Episode
- 8: Kingdom come / written by Dustin Lance Black ; directed by Dan Attias
- Episode
- 9: Circle the wagons / teleplay by Doug Jung ; story by Jennifer Schuur & Doug Stockstill ; directed by John Strickland. Disc
- 4: Episode
- 10: The happiest girl-- / teleplay by Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman and Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer ; story by Doug Stockstill & Jennifer Schuur ; directed by Tom Vaughan
- Episode
- 11: Take me as I am / written by Eileen Myers ; directed by Jim McKay
- Episode
- 12: Oh, pioneers / written by Dustin Lance Black & Eileen Myers and Mark V. Olsen & Will Scheffer ; directed by Julian Farino.
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ZDVD 15859 DISCS 1-4 | Unknown |
- [New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, [2007]
- Description
- Video — 4 videodiscs (ca. 480 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Summary
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- Disc 1 (Episodes 1-4): The home
- Not so fast
- Angry sex
- P.T. & A. Disc 2 (Episodes 5-8): Ally's F
- Boys' therapy
- Debra's parents
- A job for Robert. Disc 3 (Episodes 9-12): A date for Peter
- Favors
- The faux pas
- Tasteless Frank. Disc 4 (Episodes 13-16): Sister-in-law
- The power of no
- Pat's secret
- Finale.
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ZDVD 16126 | Unknown |
4. A wedding [videorecording] [2007]
- Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2007]
- Description
- Video — 1 videodisc (125 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The wedding of Muffin to Dino Corelli becomes a big event when an aging priest isn't too sure of the ceremony, the Corelli family might have a connection to the mob, security guards are everywhere, and Dino's grandmother dies in bed before the reception.
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5. Little Chanclas [2015]
- Lozano, José, 1957- author, illustrator.
- First edition. - El Paso, Texas : Cinco Puntos Press, [2015]
- Description
- Book — 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Summary
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Lily Lujan is known as Little Chanclas because she wears her chanclas, or flip flops, wherever she goes, especially to parties, so when the chanclas come apart while she is dancing at a family barbecue and Chewcho the bulldog eats one, Lily is inconsolable until Granny Lola arrives with a solution.
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PS3612 .O96 L58 2015 | Unknown |
6. Quinito, day and night [2008]
- Cumpiano, Ina.
- San Francisco, Calif. : Children's Book Press, c2008 (2009 printing)
- Description
- Book — 22 p. : col. ill. ; 23 x 26 cm.
- Summary
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Told in both English and Spanish, this story introduces young readers to the concept of opposites as it follows young Quinito, whose daily life is just full of opposites, Full color.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
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PS3603 .U662 Q5618 2008 | Unknown |
7. John from Cincinnati [videorecording] [2008]
- [New York] : HBO Video, [2008]
- Description
- Video — 3 videodiscs (ca. 600 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Summary
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- Disc 1: Episode 1: His visit: day one / written by David Milch & Kem Nunn ; directed by Mark Tinker
- Episode 2: His visit: day two / written by Kem Nunn ; directed by Gregg Fienberg
- Episode 3: His visit: day two continued / written by Ted Mann ; directed by Mark Tinker. Disc 2: Episode 4: His visit: day three / written by Regina Corrado ; directed by John McNaughton
- Episode 5: His visit: day four / written by Steve Hawk ; directed by Ed Bianchi
- Episode 6: His visit: day five / written by Alix Lambert ; directed by Tom Vaughan. Disc 3: Episode 7: His visit: day six / written by Nichole Beattie ; directed by Jeremy Podeswa
- Episode 8: His visit: day seven / written by Abby Gewanter ; directed by Jesse Bochco
- Episode 9: His visit: day eight / written by Wayne Loren Wilson ; directed by Adam Davidson
- Episode 10: His visit: day nine / written by Zack Whedon ; directed by Daniel Minahan.
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ZDVD 17635 DISCS 1-3 | Unknown |
- Garza, Xavier.
- 1st ed. - El Paso, TX : Cinco Puntos Press, c2011.
- Description
- Book — 207 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
- Summary
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Eleven-year-old Margarito, a big fan of the form of wrestling known as lucha libre, begins to suspect that he has a close connection with his favorite luchador, El Angel de La Guardia, the Guardian Angel.
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PS3607 .A7833 M39 2011 | Unknown |
9. Where fireflies dance [1997]
- Corpi, Lucha, 1945-
- San Francisco, Calif. : Children's Book Press, c1997.
- Description
- Book — 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm
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In the night sky the moon hangs low and the fireflies flicker. A young girl in a small town explores the haunted house of the revolutionary Juan Sebastian, discovers music on the cantina's jukebox, and is chided by her mother for mischievousness.In her first book for children, Lucha Corpi recalls her childhood in Jaltipan, Mexico. Most of all, the author remembers her grandmother's stories and their message about growing up: like Juan Sebastian, each person has a destiny to follow.
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In vivid and poetic detail, she recalls exploring with her brother the old haunted house of the legendary revolutionary Juan Sebastian, discovering the music that came from the jukebox at the local cantina, and getting caught by their mother for their mischievous adventures. Most of all, she remembers the ballads her father sang and the stories her grandmother told. In her stories, her grandmother passes on an important message about growing up each person, like the revolutionary Juan Sebastian, has a destiny to follow.".
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
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PS3553 .O693 W48 1997 | Available |
10. Viaje a la tierra del abuelo [2004]
- Bencastro, Mario.
- Houston, Tex. : Piñata Books, c2004.
- Description
- Book — 139 p. ; 22 cm.
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Sixteen-year-old Sergio, struggling to honor his grandfather's wish to be buried in El Salvador, undertakes a journey filled with unexpected disasters, triumphs, and the memory of his beloved Abuelo.
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PQ7539.2 .B46 V53 2004 | Unknown |
11. My very own room [2000]
- Pérez, Amada Irma.
- San Francisco : Children's Book Press : Distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West, 2000.
- Description
- Book — 30 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
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Five little brothers, two parents, and a house full of visiting relatives make a young Mexican American girl feel crowded. She loves her family, but how can she get a little space of her own? This delightful memoir of a California childhood, by Amada Irma Perez, sparkles with exuberance and wit.Renowned painter Maya Christina Gonzalez brings the captivating scenes to life with bold colors and whimsical details. My Very Own Room gently teaches a valuable lesson about the strength of family and the importance of dreams.".
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With the help of her two parents and five brothers, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think.
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PS3616 .E743 M95 2000 | Available |
- Guess who's coming to dinner (Motion picture : 1967)
- 40th anniversary ed. - Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2008]
- Description
- Video — 2 videodiscs (ca. 107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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- Disc one: Feature film
- Disc two: Special features.
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ZDVD 16526 | Unknown |
13. Clara and the curandera [2011]
- Brown, Monica, 1969-
- Houston, Tex. : Piñata Books/Arte Público Press, c2011.
- Description
- Book — 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 29 cm
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Clara's grumpiness leads her mother to take her to a neighbor who is a curandera, or healer, and although she is puzzled by her "treatment," Clara dutifully helps her neighbors, is kind to her siblings, and reads more books for a week.
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PS3602 .R722355 C53 2011 | Available |
14. En la laguna más profunda [2011]
- Collazos, Óscar, 1942-
- Bogotá : Grupo Editorial Norma, 2011.
- Description
- Book — 189 p. ; 21 cm.
- Summary
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Un niño trata de entender la enfermedad del olvido que tiene su abuela.
A child tries to understand what his parents call the disease of forgetfullness that his grandmother has.
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PQ8180.13 .O4 E5 2011 | Available |
15. Mamá the alien [2016]
- Colato Laínez, René, author.
- First edition. - New York : Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc., [2016]
- Description
- Book — 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Summary
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"A young girl misunderstands the word alien on her mother's Resident Alien Card and let's her imagination run wild, coming to the conclusion that her mother is from outer space. Includes author's note and glossary"-- Provided by publisher.
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PS3603 .O4125 M36 2016 | Unknown |
16. My diary from here to there [2002]
- Pérez, Amada Irma.
- San Francisco, Calif. : Children's Book Press/Editorial Libros Para Niños ; [Berkeley, Calif.] : Distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West, c2002.
- Description
- Book — 31 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
- Summary
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This English/Spanish story begins as young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Full-color illustrations.".
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
One night young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Amada learns that with her familys love and a belief in herself, she can make any journey and triumph over any change here, there, anywhere. The author and artists previous collaboration was My Very Own Room/Mi propio cuartito, the winner of the 2000 Tomas Rivera Mexican American Childrens Book Award.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
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PS3616 .E743 M9 2002 | Unknown |
17. Migrant [2011]
- Mateo, José Manuel author.
- New York, NY : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014.
- Description
- Book — 20 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 174 x 33 cm, folded to 17 x 33 cm
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"On a small plot of land in Mexico, a young boy and his sister run and play in the fields while their mother and father farm. All this changes, though, when the men of the village, including the boy's father, are forced to seek work north of the border, in the United States. Left alone with no way to make a living, the boy's mother decides that the family must make the dangerous journey across the border in search of both work and the boy's father"--Blurb from accompanying sheet.
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