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Westborough Public Library - New DVDs

2012
Culver City, Calif : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.
Westborough General - DVD/TWO

The Antarctica challenge a global warning
[United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, p2010, c2009.
Explores the past, present and future of scientific exploration on the world's most mysterious continent with a focus on announcing the latest discoveries on the issue of climate change. From Ernest Shackleton's first scientific expedition 100 years ago to today's scientists, old, new and yet unreleased data raise questions about what is happening on Antarctica and its impact on the rest of the world.
Westborough General - DVD/551.6989/ANT

Avatar
Beverly Hills, CA. : 20th Century Fox, 2010.
Jake Sully is a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where a corporate consortium is mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's life -- which changes everything.
Westborough General - DVD/AVA

The Beiderbecke connection
[United States] : Acorn Media, 2010.
The sequel to 'The Beiderbecke Affair' finds Trevor and Jill with a baby and a very odd friend of a friend staying at their house.
Westborough General - DVD/BEI v.1

Brotherhood. The complete first season
Los Angeles : Showtime Entertainment, c2006.
A working-class Irish family is torn between right and wrong when two brothers live out their destinies on opposite sides of the law.
Westborough General - DVD/BRO DISC 1

Brotherhood. The complete second season
[United States] : Showtime Entertainment ; Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, 2008.
Brothers Michael and Tommy are at odds with their family, their friends, and their careers. As Tommy pursues his chance to be a rising star in politics, Michael seeks his power in the gritty underworld of crime and violence.
Westborough General - DVD/BRO DISC 1

Brotherhood. The final season
[United States] : Showtime Entertainment : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2009.
A working-class Irish family is torn between right and wrong when two brothers, Michael and Tommy, live out their destinies on opposite sides of the law. Includes 8 episodes.
Westborough General - DVD/BRO

Burning the future coal in America
New York, NY : Distributed by New Video Group, [2009].
Coal provides half of America's electricity. Examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, the heroes launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families and preserving their way of life.
Westborough General - DVD/622.3/BUR

Chefs a' field culinary adventures that begin on the farm
[Alexandria, Va.?] : PBS, 2009.
Once praised by the late Julia Child for its 'wonderful and refreshing focus,' Chefs A' Field takes viewers on a glorious culinary journey to explore the origins of food. Fresh from the farm and sea, the anticipated fourth season offers a visual feast of culinary adventures, with episodes filmed coast to coast, from Hawaii's rich volcanic beaches to Mexico's dense Yucatan jungle.
Westborough General - DVD/641.5/CHE

The Crash of 1929
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Distribution, [2009].
On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday, large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable.
Westborough General - DVD/338.5/CRA

Crazy heart
Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2010.
The powerful story of a country music star's rocky road to redemption. Bad Blake is a boozy, broken-down singer who reaches for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the music. But will Bad's hard-livin' ways and crazy heart cost him his last chance at a comeback?
Westborough General - DVD/CRA

Dogfights. The complete season one
New York : A&E Television Networks, c2007.
"Witness some of the most celebrated dogfights in modern history as the pilots strap back in and recall their memories of these historic engagements including Guadalcanal, North Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and more. The original pilots themselves narrate these battles, illuminating the capabilities and histories of these magnificent craft, the enemies they faced, and the realities of life as a fighter pilot."--Container.
Westborough General - DVD/358.43/DOG DISCS 1&2

An education
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
In the early 1960's, 16-year-old Jenny Mellor lives with her parents in a London suburb. She is smart, pretty, and working toward her goal of being accepted into Oxford. Her life will take a big turn when she meets David, a man twice her age. Now she must decide if she will pursue an education at Oxford, or if she will choose to learn all that a charismatic, older man can teach her.
Westborough General - DVD/EDU

Global warming solutions
[Sherman Oaks, Calif.] : Asherstone Productions, [2008].
"The threat of global warming is as real as the threats of terrorism, earthquakes, and poor health. We must think of our endangered planet with the same urgency as these other threats. Many of us do what we feel we can: buy a hybrid car, recycle, use compact fluorescent bulbs, and we know it is not enough. This documentary demonstrates that solutions are already here. We profile individuals and businesses that have shifted their thinking from personal to global concerns."--Container.
Westborough General - DVD/363.7/GLO

Glory
Culver City, CA : Columbia TriStar Home Video, c1997.
Two idealistic young Bostonians lead the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, America's first Black regiment in the Civil War.
Westborough General - DVD/GLO

I, Claudius
Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment ; Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, 2000.
A dramatization of Robert Graves' version of the times of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Claudius told through the dying Claudius as he sets down the history of his family.
Westborough General - DVD/I DISC 1

It's complicated
Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2010].
A hilarious look at marriage, divorce and everything in between. With a thriving Santa Barbara bakeshop, a new romance heating up, and her divorce finally behind her, Jane Adler has her life all figured out, until she finds herself trapped between the perfect new beau and her philandering ex-husband who's determined to win her back. When opposites attract all over again, will love be sweeter the second time around? It's...complicated!
Westborough General - DVD/ITS

Killer subs in Pearl Harbor
[United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2010].
Dive beneath the waters of Pearl Harbor to trace provocative new clues to one of the most tragic events of World War II: the sinking of the USS Arizona. For decades, it has been thought that the Arizona was sunk by a bomb dropped by a Japanese aircraft. But the discovery of a group of Japanese midget subs in and around Pearl Harbor has raised questions about the Arizona's final hours.
Westborough General - DVD/940.54/KIL

Mad men. Season three
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2010].
At the office, the firings continue; Don is brought in to save the day on a PR campaign only to have the rug pulled out from under him; Peggy and Paul get stoned while working on an ad campaign; Sally steals money from her grandfather; Don had reservations about a misguided potential client; Betty has hallucinations of her dead father as she delivers her baby; Don and Betty renew their love affair while on a business trip.
Westborough General - DVD/MAD

The men who stare at goats
Beverly Hills, CA : Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment, [2010].
Reporter Bob Wilton is trying to lose himself in the romance of war after his marriage fails. He gets more than he bargains for when he meets a special forces agent who reveals the existence of a secret, military unit whose goal is to end war as we know it. With unparalleled psychic powers, they can read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls, and even kill a goat by simply staring at it. Now, the founder of the unit has gone missing and the trail leads to another psychic soldier who has distorted the mission to serve his own ends.
Westborough General - DVD/MEN

New tricks. Season one
[United States] : BBC Video, 2009.
A motley crew of retired police officers re-opens troublesome cases that were never laid to rest. From the discovery of a new motive in the killing of a college lecturer to the tracing of a missing child, the team finds a way through the detail that eluded the original officers.
Westborough General - DVD/NEW

One flew over the cuckoo's nest
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, 1997, c1975.
The story of a man whose rebelliousness pits him against the head nurse of a mental ward and the full spectrum of institutional repression.
Westborough General - DVD/ONE

Patti Smith dream of life
New York, N.Y. : Palm Pictures, [2009].
Patti Smith is a renowned singer, songwriter, poet and activist. Her music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw and original. Traces Patti's punk-poet roots through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have formed her life and art. Touches on her early days in New York City and includes the people dearest to her, her family, and the political causes she champions.
Westborough General - DVD/Bio/SMI

Pirate radio
Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2010].
A rogue band of DJs captivate Britain in the 1960s. The music they play defines a generation and the DJs stand up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. The Count is a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin is the boss of Radio Rock. Radio rock is a pirate radio station situated in the middle of the North Atlantic that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs that include: Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America who wants to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation.
Westborough General - DVD/PIR

Raising your dog with the Monks of New Skete
Boulder, CO : One Leg Up Productions, c2005.
The Monks of New Skete present their techniques for training dogs and puppies.
Westborough General - DVD/636.7/RAI

Sanctuary. The complete first season
New York : E1 Entertainment, c2009.
The enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus and her team are on a mission to protect and study strange creatures that are secretly living among us. Along with their newest recruit, forensic psychiatrist Will Zimmerman, the group must face their darkest fears and their worst nightmares in order to provide a safe haven for the monsters that lurk in the shadows.
Westborough General - DVD/SAN

Sherlock Holmes
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2010].
After finally catching serial killer and occult 'sorcerer' Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. After his execution, Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with Watson's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the determined detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic, not to mention the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.
Westborough General - DVD/SHE

This emotional life in search of ourselves-- and happiness
[United States] : [Distributed by] PBS, c2010.
This program explores ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals in these difficult times.
Westborough General - DVD/152/THI

The twilight saga. New moon
[Los Angeles, CA] : Summit Entertainment, [2010].
Bella is still very much in love with Edward. The rest of the vampire coven who call themselves the Cullens, especially Alice, decide to throw Bella a private party for her eighteenth birthday. Things go wrong when Bella cuts her finger and thirst overcomes the vampires. As a result of the danger Bella was put through, the Cullen family decide to leave Forks, Washington. Bella becomes so depressed that she exempts herself from all social activities. But, she realizes she can coexist with childhood friend, Jacob. As usual for Bella, things aren't what they seem. Something is happening to Jacob that he can't explain to Bella, and their friendship starts to deteriorate. But when Alice returns to tell her that Edward thinks she is dead, Bella must go on a journey to save Edward from wanting to die himself.
Westborough General - DVD/TWI

Visions of England
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media, [2005].
Scenery of England shot in high-definition video from a helicopter- mounted camera.
Westborough General - DVD/914.1/VIS

Visions of Ireland breathtaking views of the Emerald Isle
[New York] : WLIW New York ; Silver Spring, MD : Distributed by Acorn Media U.S., c2007.
Flying above the wondrus beauty of Giant's Causeway and the windswept Cliffs of Moher, through famously green country glens and charming fishing ports, down into bustling cities and serene historic ruins, this travelogue features stunning views.
Westborough General - DVD/914.1/VIS

Visions of Scotland
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media, [2007].
"See bonny Scotland as you never could, even on the most lavish tour. Thanks to a helicopter-mounted camera, you soar effortlessly over Scotland's historic cities, tranquil villages, rugged highlands, and steel-blue lakes."-- Container.
Westborough General - DVD/914.1/VIS

Visions of Wales
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media, c2009.
"Visions of Wales offers breathtaking aerial views of this castle-filled country of contradictions, from the southern tip at Cardiff to the summit of Mount Snowdon. Set to traditional music, including the famed Welsh men's choruses, with informative narration about the region's history and culture, Visions of Wale introduces the treasures of Great Britain's western annex"-- Container.
Westborough General - DVD/914.1/VIS

What are dreams?
[United States] : PBS Home Video, c2009.
What are dreams and why do we have them? NOVA joins the leading dream researchers as they embark on a variety of neurological and psychological experiments to investigate the world of sleep and dreams. Delving deep into the thoughts and brains of a variety of dreamers, scientists are asking important questions about the purpose of this mysterious world we escape to at night.
Westborough General - DVD/154/WHA

The wind journeys
[Fair Lawn, N.J.] : Film Movement ; Prince Frederick, Md. : Distributed by RB Media, [2010].
For most of his life, Ignacio Carrillo travelled the villages of northern Colombia, playing traditional songs on his accordion, a legendary instrument said to have once belonged to the devil. He eventually married and settled in a small town, leaving the nomadic life behind. But after the traumatic death of his wife, he vows never to play again, and embarks on one last journey to return the instrument to its rightful owner.
Westborough General - DVD/WIN

Young Frankenstein
Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century-Fox Home Entertainment, 2006.
A finely tuned parody of the old Frankenstein movies, in which Wilder returns to the old country to clear his family name.
Westborough General - DVD/YOU

The young Victoria
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.
Westborough General - DVD/YOU

Cinderella II dreams come true
[Burbank, CA] : Walt Disney Home Video : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video, [2002].
When Cinderella and her prince return to the palace from their honeymoon, the new princess suddenly finds herself cast in the role of Royal Hostess. But the traditional rules of the Royal Court don't allow her to entertain in her own warm and wonderful way. With the help of everyone's favorite Fairy Godmother and a band of mischievous mice, Cinderella and her friends find that the only true way to succeed is to be yourself.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/CIN

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2010].
Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life underground with their eccentric son Ash. Mr. Fox works as a journalist, but against the advice of Badger, his attorney, he moves his family into a larger and finer home inside a tree on a hill. The treehouse has an excellent view of the nearby farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Ash becomes hostile when his cousin, Kristofferson, joins the family for an extended stay. Mr. Fox decides to raid the farms, but this leads the farmers to stakeout the treehouse. The farmers try to dig the Fox family out, but they dig even faster. Mr. Fox organizes a tunneling project to burrow under all three farms and steal all the chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/FAN

Good night, gorilla --and more bedtime stories
[Westport, CT] : Weston Woods ; [New York] : Scholastic, c2002.
Good night, gorilla: The zookeeper makes his nightly rounds but never suspects that someone is making mischief along the way. How do dinosaurs say good night: Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Happy birthday, moon: Little bear and the moon wish each other happy birthday. Napping house: Granny and all her critters pile on her bed for a nap.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/GOO

Jay Jay the Jet Plane. Jay Jay's big mystery
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2007.
Jay Jay the Jet Plane follows the exciting adventures of a perky and curious six-year-old jet plane. Jay Jay and all of his airplane friends live at Tarrytown Airport, a place where imagination takes flight.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/JAY

Jay Jay the jet plane Jay Jay's sensational mystery
Alexandria, VA : PBS Home Video, 2006.
Jay Jay, along with his friends Lina and Snuffy, explores the wonderful little mysteries of life in six fun-filled learning adventures.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/JAY

The jungle book 2
[United States] : Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, c2003.
Mowgli returns to the jungle for some fun with Baloo, and finds that Shere Khan is still on the hunt for him. When Shanti comes looking for him he must try to protect his friend, and decide if he wants to remain in the jungle or return to the village.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/JUN

Kermit's swamp years
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, c2002.
Young Kermit is a curious, fun-loving frog who likes hanging out with his amphibious best friends. He loves the swamp, but wonders what lies beyond the tall marsh grass. When one of Kermit's friends gets nabbed by a pet store owner, Kermit leaps into action, leaving the swamp and racing to rescue his friend.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/KER

Lilo & Stitch
Burbank, Calif. : Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2002].
The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment #626 is so horrifyingly hostile that it's been locked up by its inventors. It escapes to Earth where Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl, mistakes it for a strange dog, adopts it, and renames it Stitch. As Stitch becomes part of Lilo's unusual family life, Lilo's innocence and the aloha spirit of the Islands confuse and ultimately civilize the creature.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/LIL

Mulan II
[United States] : Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2005].
The magnificent legend of Mulan continues in an all-new movie. The courageous heroine is back, along with favorite characters and some new friends, including the mischievous Mushu, who wants to keep Mulan single so he can retain his job as her guardian.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/MUL

National Velvet
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2000.
A determined girl and boy and a spirited thoroughbred horse join forces to attain the seemingly impossible dream of winning the Grand National Steeplechase.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/NAT

Planet 51
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2010].
American astronaut Captain Charles T. Baker thinks he is the first person to set foot on Planet 51. Little does he know the planet is inhabited by little green people who live in a cheerful innocent world. The only fear they have is that their planet will be overtaken by alien invaders from planet Earth. Now, before he becomes part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum, Captain Baker, with the help of his new friend, Lem, must figure out a way to escape and return back to Earth.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/PLA

The princess and the frog
Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2010].
New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/PRI

The swan princess
Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2004.
An animated, musical adventure where a princess flees her kingdom after her betrothed pays too much attention to her beauty. A wizard turns her into a swan by casting a spell on her, which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love. Based on the story of Swan Lake.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/SWA

The swan princess the mystery of the enchanted treasure
Culver City, Calif : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2004.
Zelda, an evil sorceress, plans to ruin the peaceful land of Swan Lake by stealing a magical treasure that would give her unlimited power. The Prince must rescue the Swan Princess in a battle between good and evil.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/SWA

Tarzan II
[United States] : Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, c2005.
Before he was King of the Jungle, Tarzan was an awkward young kid just trying to fit in. When one of his missteps puts his family in jeopardy, Tarzan decides they would be better off without him. Along his new journey he must come face to face with the mysterious Zugor, the most powerful force in the land. Together, Tarzan and Zugor discover that being different is not a weakness and that friends and family are the greatest strength of all.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/TAR

The Wiggles. Wiggle Bay
[Allen, TX] : Hit Entertainment, [2003], c2002.
There's an ocean of adventure as The Wiggles sail into Wiggle Bay for a picnic by the sea. They swim in the sea and dance on the sand. But there is a wiggly mystery to solve when a magical shell, a curious note and a beautiful mermaid are found.
Westborough Juvenile - DVD/JUV/WIG

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