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The lives of dwarfs : their journey from public curiosity toward social liberation / by Adelson, Betty M.,1935-;
Includes bibliographical references(p. [414]-416) and index.I: The past: social constraints and the struggle to cope -- History from ancient Egypt through the Nazi era -- Biographies of eminent dwarfs -- II: The transition: confronting mockery, myth, and medical mysteries -- Stigma -- Mythology -- Anthropology -- Medical aspects -- III: The cultural mirror: images of dwarfs in the arts -- Art -- Literature -- Theater, film, and television -- Music -- IV: Lives today: transforming destiny -- Lives today.
Subjects: Dwarfs; Dwarfs; Dwarfs; Short people;
© c2005., Rutgers University Press,
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The Pluto files : the rise and fall of America's favorite planet / by Tyson, Neil deGrasse.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-182) and index.Preface -- 1: Pluto in culture -- 2: Pluto in history -- 3: Pluto in science -- 4: Pluto's fall from grace -- 5: Pluto divides the nation -- 6: Pluto's judgment day -- 7: Pluto the dwarf planet -- 8; Pluto in the elementary school classroom -- 9: Plutologue -- Appendix A: Pluto data (2008) -- Appendix B: Planet X (complete lyrics by Christine Lavin) -- Appendix C: I'm your moon (complete lyrics by Jonathan Coulton) -- Appendix D: Pluto's not a planet anymore (complete lyrics by Jeff Mondak and Alex Stangl) -- Appendix E: Official media response from the author regarding the Rose Center's exhibit treatment of Pluto -- Appendix F: Resolution of the International Astronomical Union on the definition of a planet -- Appendix G: New Mexico Legislation relative to Pluto's planetary status -- Appendix H: California legislation relative to Pluto's planetary status -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Credits -- Index."In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union voted Pluto out of planethood. Far from the sun, wonder Pluto has any fans. Yet during the mounting debate over rallied behind the extraterrestrial underdog. Disney created an irresistible pup by the same name, and, as one NASA scientist put it, Pluto was 'discovered by an American for America'. Pluto is entrenched in our cultural, patriotic view of the cosmos, and Neil deGrasse Tyson is on a quest to discover why. Only Tyson can tell this story: he was involved in the first exhibits to demote Pluto, and, consequently, Pluto lovers have freely shared their opinions with him, including endless hate mail from third graders. In his typically witty way, Tyson explores the history of planet recently been judged a dwarf." -- Publisher description.
Subjects: Astronomy.;
© c2009., W.W. Norton,
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs [videorecording] / by Hand, David,1900-1986.drt; Sears, Ted.adp; Creedon, Richard.adp; Englander, Otto.adp; Rickard, Dick.adp; Hurd, Earl,d. 1940.adp; De Maris, Merrill.adp; Blank, Dorothy Ann.adp; Smith, Webb.adp; Disney, Walt,1901-1966.pro; Caselotti, Adriana,1916-1997.act; Atwell, Roy.act; Collins, Eddie,1883-1940.act; Colvig, Pinto.act; Gilbert, Billy,1893-1971.act; Harlan, Otis,1865-1940.act; La Verne, Lucille,1872-1945.act; Mattraw, Scotty.act; Stockwell, Harry.act; Churchill, Frank,1901-1942.cmp; Harline, Leigh.cmp; Smith, Paul J.(Paul Joseph),1906-1985.cmp; Grimm, Wilhelm,1786-1859.aut; Grimm, Jacob,1785-1863.aut; RKO Radio Pictures, inc.; Walt Disney Productions.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm); Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm);
DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (DEHT).Adriana Caselotti, Roy Atwell, Eddie Collins, Pinto Colvig, Billy Gilbert, Otis Harlan, Lucille La Verne, Scotty Mattraw, Harry Stockwell.Sequence directors, Perce Pearce, William Cottrell, Larry Morey, Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen ; supervising animators, Hamilton Luske, Fred Moore, Vladimir Tytla, Norman Ferguson ; Music, Frank Churchill, Leigh Harline, Paul Smith ; character designers, Albert Hurter, Joe Grant ; music, Frank Churchill, Leigh Harline, Paul Smith ; art directors, Charles Philippi, Tom Codrick, Hugh Hennesy, Gustaf Tenggren, Terrell Stapp, Kenneth Anderson, McLaren Stewart, Kendall O'Connor, Harold Miles, Hazel Sewell.MPAA rating: G.The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one, the Queen, her jealous stepmother. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White as the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest. There, she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs, Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. The Queen finds Snow White and tricks her with an enchanted apple. Only the magic of true love's kiss can save her.[disc 1]. Feature -- [disc 2]. Bonus material.
Subjects: Fantasy films.; Musical films.; Children's films.; Animated films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Princesses; Dwarfs; Forest animals; Forest people; Queens; Poisoning; Enanos; Princesas;
© 2009., Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment ; Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
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Asteroids and dwarf planets and how to observe them / by Dymock, Roger,1941-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. 1. Asteroids and dwarf planets -- pt. 2. Observing guide.
Subjects: Asteroids; Dwarf planets;
© 2010., Springer,
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Walt Disney's Snow White and the seven dwarfs / by Walt Disney Company.;
A princess takes refuge from her wicked stepmother in the cottage of seven dwarfs.
Subjects: Fairy tales; Folklore; Fairy tales.; Folklore;
© 2003, c1999., Random House,
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Is Pluto a planet? : a historical journey through the solar system / by Weintraub, David A.(David Andrew),1958-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-248) and index.1. What is a planet? -- 2. Seven perfect planets made of aether -- 3. The Earth becomes a planet -- 4. Sixteen planets -- 5. Not everything that orbits the Sun is a planet -- 6. Uranus! -- 7. The celestial police -- 8. Neptune, the thirteenth planet -- 9. Easy come, easy go -- 10. Pluto, the fourth ninth planet -- 11. Hidden secrets of the outer solar system -- 12. The plutinos -- 13. Is Pluto a planet? -- 14. Goldilocks -- Postscript. Current thoughts by other astronomers -- Appendix. What we know about Pluto.
Subjects: Planets.; Pluto (dwergplaneet); Planeten.; Controversen.;
© c2007., Princeton University Press,
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Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and how to observe them / by Schmude, Richard W.,1958-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-228) and index.
© c2008., Springer,
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The new solar system : ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined / by Daniels, Patricia,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 214) and index.Wandering stars -- The sun -- The inner planets -- Rocky dwarf planets -- The ringed planets -- Icy dwarf planets -- Are we alone?Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth's planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It's a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto's demotion to plutoid to the upcoming Moon mission, the likelihood of a manned expedition to Mars, and much more. From breathtaking photographs to detailed explanatory diagrams to expert essays, fascinating sidebars, and informative fact boxes, this is not just an easy-to-use reference, but also a visually stunning volume to fire the imagination of even the most casual reader.--From publisher description.
© c2009., National Geographic Society,
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In want of a knife : a Little Library mystery / by Buzzelli, Elizabeth Kane,1946-;
When they investigate a string of disappearances of young girls, will Jenny Weston and Zoe Zola be dispatched with extreme pride and prejudice?The police discover a young girl's body, dressed in an old-fashioned white lace dress, just outside Bear Falls. Then another local girl from town disappears. Librarian Jenny Wilson and her neighbor, author and little person Zoe Zola, know they have to do something. A trio of wealthy newcomers from Chicago has just moved into a huge mansion on Lake Michigan. Nathan and Delia Wickley are genial siblings, and Fitzwilliam Dillon, the mansion's owner, is a Little Person like Zoe. Fitzwilliam offers two million dollars to Bear Falls, but the townspeople are far from agreed on what to do with the money. But it'll all come to naught if the missing girl isn't found, and the culprit identified. -- adapted from jacket
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories.; Missing persons; Murder; Small libraries; Librarians; Dwarfs (Persons);
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Prince Caspian : the return to Narnia / by Lewis, C. S.(Clive Staples),1898-1963.; Baynes, Pauline,ill.;
The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world. Prince Caspian is the fourth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
Subjects: Juvenile materials.; Fantasy.; Fantasy;
© 1994., HarperCollins,
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