America Ferrera
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"From award-winning actress and political activist America Ferrera comes a vibrant and varied collection of first person accounts from prominent figures about the experience of growing up between cultures. America Ferrera has always felt wholly American, and yet, her identity is inextricably linked to her parents' homeland and Honduran culture. Speaking Spanish at home, having Saturday-morning-salsa-dance-parties in the kitchen, and eating tamales...
2) End of watch
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Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.
4) Plainsong
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Hallmark Hall of Fame volume 51
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Tells a story of redemption, healing, and the power of hope in a small Colorado prairie town.
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Join the four best friends as they finish their first year of college and dive into a summer of excitement. Bridget journeys to Turkey on an archaeological dig. Carmen plunges into the hectic, creative world of summer theater in Vermont. Lena discovers new love and old heartbreak at the Rhode Island School of Design. Tibby takes a big step in her relationship with Brian in the Big Apple.
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When college students Marcus and Lucia make a surprise engagement announcement, their feuding fathers threaten to turn a dream wedding into a battle royal. Throw in eccentric relatives and clashing cultures, and you've got a recipe for laugh-out-loud lunacy and nonstop fun!
8) Half the sky
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Actress/advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof meet individuals who are doing work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of challenge, transformation and hope.
9) Cesar Chavez
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The story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. He inspired millions of Americans who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual₂s...
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Hiccup and Toothless are back along with your favorite dragon riders in these two action-packed seasons. The high stakes continue as the riders advance in their hunt for Viggo, Ryker and their expanded Dragon Hunter army. Tune in as the riders discover that Viggo has a Dragon Eye, a dragon fortress, and sinister plans which include putting a pricey bounty on Hiccup's head.
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Hiccup and Toothless lead the dragon riders and soar beyond the borders of Berk when they discover the mysterious Dragon Eye. They are faced with a new band of ruthless Dragon Hunters, an unexpected friend returns, Astrid and Tuff defend their turf, and Hiccup must outsmart the hunters.
12) Book of dragons
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Seven never-before-seen dragons are revealed when Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber tell the tale of Bork as they rewrite the insider training secrets for fourteen dragons, and share legendary dragon mythology.
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After years of hard work in the world of high fashion, Betty is finally getting her just desserts. Watch as she blossoms, both professionally and personally, yet never loses the unique spirit that makes her so special, and find out what becomes of your favorites at MODE. Includes all 20 final-season episodes, plus never-before-seen bonus features.
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In the summer heat of a small Arizona border town, sparks fly for three generations of women. 17-year-old Blanca discovers romance for the first time with the new bad boy in town. Lolita, her mother, had hit a dry spell until the husband of one of her customers husband pays her a visit. Blanca's grandmother, Doña Genoveva enlists her gardener Don Pedro to give her driving lessons and learns about more than cars in the process.
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In both The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its equally charming sequel based on Ann Brashares' bestselling novels, teenage friends Tibby, Carmem, Bridget, and Lena have a special way to stay in touch. A pair of thrift-store jeans they discovered while shopping together magically fits each girl, and just may bring the wearer good luck.
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Betty Suarez is smart, sweet and hard working. The only problem is that she's not thin and beautiful like all her co-workers at Mode, the high-fashion magazine where she works. The only reason the publisher hired her to be his son's secretary is that he thought Betty was someone who Daniel would never sleep with. Betty's hard work and determination earns Daniel's respect as she helps him find his way through the shark infested waters of the fashion...
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Hiccup, Toothless, and their fearless friends are flying higher than ever in an all-new adventure - and Berk will never be the same! When a hunt for lost sheep turns into a fierce, fun-filled competition, the villagers will defy tradition to prove who is the fastest in the island's first Dragon Racing Championship.
20) Steel city
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When Carl Lee is involved in a fatal car accident he finds himself behind bars, cut off from his life and alienated by his family. His youngest son, PJ, confused by life without his dad, is the only person to visit him. While PJ's girlfriend stays lovingly by his side and his Uncle Vic extends a helping hand, a belligerent older brother and the reality of being on his own force PJ to grow up faster than he'd like. It's not until a devastating secret...