S. Epatha Merkerson
1) Maniac Magee
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
From the Publisher: He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name. And Maniac Magee became a legend. Even today kids talk about how fast he could run; about how he hit an inside-the-park "frog" homer; how no knot, no matter how snarled, would stay that way once he began to untie it. But the thing Maniac Magee is best known for is what he...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
457 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Zarité, who is known as Tété, born to an African mother she has never known and a white sailor, survives a brutal childhood and grows up to find comfort in the music and culture of her fellow slaves, and when Toulouse Valmorain purchases young Tété for his bride, both of their lives become intertwined in surprising ways, particularly when they both end up in New Orleans.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (921 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chicago's courageous medical heroes continue to confront the city's most challenging medical cases in Season Seven of the emotionally charged drama series from Emmy-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. This season, Dr. Will Halstead finds his career at risk after his cover-up of a serious ethics violation; Dr. Daniel Charles continues to provide outstanding psychiatric insight; Sharon Goodwin deals with the fiscal scrutiny that comes with being the...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 672 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Executive producer Dick Wolf delivers the latest installment of the compelling Chicago franchise, an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors, nurses, and staff who hold it together. Crossing paths with familiar faces from ₁Chicago P.D.₂ and ₁Chicago Fire,₂ this third team of Chicago heroes take on cases inspired by topical events while forging fiery relationships...
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (995 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center are back for the pulse-pounding fourth season. The series continues to chronicle the daily life-and-death battles of Chicago���s elite medical professionals as they navigate challenging medical emergencies and intense personal drama. In last season's cliffhanger finale, Dr. Will Halstead got down on one knee and proposed to Dr. Natalie Manning, but will the two ever make...
Publisher
Real Women Make Waves
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hoping to reclaim who she was before marriage and children; an empty nester (Karen Allen) retreats to Cape Cod where she embarks upon a quest to set herself free. Combines Joan Anderson's first three books into a moving film.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (851 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The doctors, nurses and staff of the city's most cutting-edge trauma center take on critical medical cases and their ethical dilemmas. Woven into this high-intensity environment are engrossing personal dramas where life or death is always on the line.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (917 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Chicago's leading medical heroes return to help save lives in Season 8 of the pulse-pounding and emotional medical drama from Emmy Awardʼ-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. This season, Dr. Will Halstead deals with a medical supply chain shortage; Dr. Daniel Charles remains at the forefront of psychiatric care; Sharon Goodwin safeguards quality care in the face of fiscal scrutiny; Dr. Ethan Choi reexamines himself after being shot by a former...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (ca. 979 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When lives are on the line, dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Chicago's busiest trauma center are the ones to trust. Big changes put the ER on an emotional collision course. A slew of both professional and personal issues, from legal setbacks to romantic entanglements, illnesses, and the elusive work-life balance-threaten to affect those trying to maintain cutting-edge medicine with care and compassion.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 4 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Seaons One and Two of this unique series presents 37 diverse artists working in the United States today, taking viewers behind the scenes--and beyond the museum or gallery experience--into artists' studios, homes, and communities to provide an intimate view of their lives, work, creative processes, and sources of inspiration. Themes provide a connective thread between profiles of three to five artists per program (four hour-long programs per season)....