Cranston Public Library

"Set in the majestic South African coastal lands, adolescent Krotoa is sent from her tribe to live with Dutch colonialists. Trapped amidst often-violent conflicts between two cultures, she becomes the translator and a skilled mediator, but Krotoa is eventually charged with being a traitor by both sides. Though hope for this tragic heroine fades, her troubled life journey leads to the birth of a nation, ultimately unifying what was once torn apart...

When Henry discovers that he has only six weeks to live, he moves to the suburbs planning to spend his final days in seclusion. However, the discovery of a "miraculous" stain on the outside of Henry's house disrupts his plans and draws Henry back towards life and involvement with his neighbors.

Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. In Mexico, her mother cares for Carlitos. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again....

After two years in jail, Homer Hobbs returns to his bleak urban home during the depths of the Great Depression. With no job, no prospects, and no hope, Homer finds a kinship with four strangers. On Sunday nights, in a dingy hall, the men of the neighborhood piece together the finest attire their meager lives can beg, borrow, or steal to compete in an unusual fashion contest. The big winner will go home with the five dollar prize. The real prize is...

May 29th, 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the most honored entertainer in the world, Bob Hope. He has made audiences laugh throughout every decade of the 20th century, from Vaudeville to Broadway to Hollywood. He soared to fame on the stage, the radio, on the movie screen and the television screen. And now, the profile recognized around the world can be in your home, with the Bob Hope 100th anniversary collection, containing all of Hope's most...

May 29th, 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the most honored entertainer in the world, Bob Hope. He has made audiences laugh throughout every decade of the 20th century, from Vaudeville to Broadway to Hollywood. He soared to fame on the stage, the radio, on the movie screen and the television screen. And now, the profile recognized around the world can be in your home, with the Bob Hope 100th anniversary collection, containing all of Hope's most...

Featuring 13 specials from 1956 to 1996, this DVD set contains hilarious compilation shows that spotlight the best moments from years of remarkable footage: a full episode of all-time classic bloopers, Bob Hope's first show in color, his 90th birthday party special, Laughing with the Presidents, and more! This collection also includes the bonus show Shanks for the Memory, on the world of golf according to Bob Hope. Guest stars include John Wayne,...

"Featuring 10 shows from 1950 to 1993, this DVD set features several USO Christmas specials filmed before troops serving in locations all over the world -- from the Cold War through the Vietnam years to the Persian Gulf. Guest stars include Marie Osmond, Jayne Mansfield, Joey Heatherton, Vic Damone, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Colonna, Kaye Stevens, Anita Bryant, and more! The set also contains the holiday-themed DVD Hope for the Holidays, featuring a compilation...

"A ... documentary about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven year old multiracial city kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Includes three study modules, connected to the 64-page curriculum guide, entitled School food, Health + access, and Local food."--Container.