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Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote "Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde" as a " chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, "Jekyll And...
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Idealistic young scientist Henry Jekyll struggles to unlock the secrets of the soul. Testing chemicals in his lab, he drinks a mixture he hopes will isolate--and eliminate--human evil. Instead it unleashes the dark forces within him, transforming him into the hideous and murderous Mr. Hyde. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" dramatically brings to life a science-fiction case study of the nature of good and evil and the duality that can...
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2008
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"Why is the frightening Mr. Hyde a friend of the nice Dr. Jekyll? Who is the evil little man? And why does he seem to ahve power over teh doctor? After a terrible murder, everyone is looking for Mr. Hyde. But he has disappeared. Or has he?"--P. [4] of cover.
9) Downsizing
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[2018]
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When scientists find a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul and Audrey Safrane decide to ditch their stressed out lives in order to get small and live large in a luxurious downsized community. Filled with life-changing adventures and endless possibilities, Leisureland offers more than riches, as Paul discovers a whole new world and realizes that we are meant for something bigger.
10) Movies
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[2015]
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Forever Mine (1999): In a thrilling story of obsession and jealousy, a cabana boy (Joseph Fiennes) and a powerful politician (Ray Liotta) violently compete for the love of a beautiful woman.
Jekyll & Hyde (1990): In this Golden Globe nominated adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story, Michael Caine battles forbidden love as Dr. Jekyll and its violent consequences as Mr. Hyde.
The Little shop of horrors (1960): A skid row flower shop...