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Martha Coash Recommends

Books

Goodnight Moon by Margaret BrownGoodnight Moon
Brown, Margaret
1947
In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. (Baby/Preschool) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Prodigal Summer by Barbara KingsolverProdigal Summer
Kingsolver, Barbara
2000
In a beautiful hymn to wildness, Kingsolver celebrates the prodigal spirit of human nature and of nature itself. Over the course of one humid summer, as the urge to procreate takes over the countryside, the novel's characters find their connections to one another in the forested mountains of southern Appalachia. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara GruenWater for Elephants: A Novel
Gruen, Sara
2006
"Though he may not speak of them, the memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski's ninety-something-year-old mind. Memories of himself as a young man, tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Memories of a world filled with freaks and clowns, with wonder and pain and anger and passion; a world with its own narrow, irrational rules, its own way of life, and its own way of death. The world of the circus: to Jacob it was both salvation and a living hell." "Jacob was there because his luck had run out - orphaned and penniless, he had no direction until he landed on this locomotive "ship of fools." It was the early part of the Great Depression, and everyone in this third-rate circus was lucky to have any job at all. Marlena, the star of the equestrian act, was there because she fell in love with the wrong man, a handsome circus boss with a wide mean streak. And Rosie the elephant was there because she was the great gray hope, the new act that was going to be the salvation of the circus; the only problem was, Rosie didn't have an act - in fact, she couldn't even follow instructions. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and ultimately, it was their only hope for survival."--BOOK JACKET. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander SmithThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Smith, Alexander
2003
This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith's widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to "help people with problems in their lives." Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency received two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the "Times Literary Supplement." Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Movies

Juno by Juno
2008
Juno MacGuff is a cool, confident teenager who takes a nine-month detour into adulthood when she's faced with an unplanned pregnancy - and sets out to find the perfect parents for her baby.
Pulp Fiction by Pulp Fiction
2002
This clever, dark film tells 4 separate stories that are gradually brought together. Involved are two low-rent hit men, their boss and his sexy wife, a prizefighter and a pair of desperate robbers.
Crash by Crash
2006
Crash takes a provocative, unflinching look at the complexities of racial tolerance in contemporary America when a car accident brings together a group of strangers in Los Angeles.
Wizard of Oz by Wizard of Oz
1939
Musical fantasy tale about a little Kansas girl named Dorothy who is transported to the land of Oz by a tornado. Once there, she journeys along the Yellow Brick Road with her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to ask the magnificent and all-powerful Wizard of Oz for help with their problems.

Music

Raising Sand by Robert PlantRaising Sand
Robert Plant
Rich woman -- Killing the blues -- Sister Rosetta goes before us -- Polly come home -- Gone gone gone (done moved on) -- Through the morning, through the night -- Please read the letter -- Trampled rose -- Fortune teller -- Stick with me baby -- Nothin' -- Let your loss be your lesson -- Your long journey.Performer:  Robert Plant, vocals ; Alison Krauss, vocals, fiddle ; with accompaniment.
Anthology 1 by Beatles Anthology 1
Beatles
Disc 1: Free as a bird -- "We were four guys..." -- That'll be the day -- In spite of all the danger -- "Sometimes I'd borrow..." -- Hallelujah, I love her so -- You'll be mine -- Cayenne -- "First of all..." -- My Bonnie -- Ain't she sweet -- Cry for a shadow -- "Brian was a beautiful guy..." -- "I secured them ... a Beatle drink..." -- Searchin' -- Three cool cats -- The sheik of Araby -- Like dreamers do -- Hello little girl -- "Well, the recording test..." -- Besame mucho -- Love me do -- How do you do it? -- Please please me -- One after 909 (sequence) -- One after 909 (complete) -- Lend me your comb -- I'll get you -- "We were performers..." -- I saw her standing there -- From me to you -- Money (that's what I want) -- You really got a hold on me -- Roll over Beethoven.Disc 2: She loves you -- Till there was you -- Twist and shout -- This boy -- I want to hold your hand -- "Boys, what I was thinking..." -- Moonlight bay -- Can't buy me love -- All my loving -- You can't do that -- And I love her -- A hard day's night -- I wanna be your man -- Long tall Sally -- Boys -- Shout -- I'll be back (takes 2 and 3) -- You know what to do -- No reply (demo) -- Mr. Moonlight -- Leave my kitten alone -- No reply -- Eight days a week (sequence) -- Eight days a week (complete) -- Kansas City/Hey-hey-hey-hey!Performer:  Songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and other artists sung and played by the Beatles.
Anthology 2 by Beatles Anthology 2
Beatles
Real love -- Yes it is -- I'm down -- You've got to hide your love away -- If you've got trouble -- That means a lot -- Yesterday -- It's only love -- I feel fine -- Ticket to ride -- Yesterday -- Help! -- Everybody's trying to be my baby -- Norwegian wood (this bird has flown) -- I'm looking through you -- 12-bar original -- Tomorrow never knows -- Got to get you into my life -- And your bird can sing -- Taxman -- Eleanor Rigby -- I'm only sleeping -- Rock and roll music -- She's a woman -- Strawberry Fields forever -- Penny Lane -- A day in the life -- Good morning good morning -- Only a northern song -- Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite -- Lucy in the sky with diamonds -- Within you without you -- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (reprise) -- You know my name (look up the number) -- I am the walrus -- The fool on the hill -- Your mother should know -- The fool on the hill -- Hello, goodbye -- Lady Madonna -- Across the universe.Performer:  The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr).
Their Greatest Hits, 1971-1975 by Eagles Their Greatest Hits, 1971-1975
Eagles
Take it easy -- Witchy woman -- Lyin' eyes -- Already gone -- Desperado -- One of these nights -- Tequila sunrise -- Take it to the limit -- Peaceful, easy feeling -- Best of my love.Performer:  Performed by the Eagles.

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