Live Long and Prosper Mr. Nimoy (1931-2015)
"Logic is the beginning of all wisdom, not the end"
~Spock
After living a life that touched millions, Leonard Nimoy, the well known actor, author, director, philosopher, and photographer has passed away at the prosperous age of 83.
Reminisce and remember the past six decades of his works with some of these titles.
Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 2
Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 3
When a spirited young falcon named Kai learns of Zambezia, the fabulous city of birds, he leaves his remote country home against the wishes of his father. But when his dad is captured by an evil lizard who plans to attack the city, Kai must learn the importance of teamwork if he's to rescue his father, save his new friends and help keep Zambezia lizard free. Samuel L. Jackson, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy give voice to this beautifully animated fun-filled adventure.
On the day of James Kirk's birth, his father dies on his ship in a last stand against a mysterious alien vessel. He was searching for Ambassador Spock, who is a child on Vulcan, disdained by his neighbors for his half-human nature. Twenty years later, Kirk has grown into a young troublemaker. He is inspired by Capt. Christopher Pike to fulfill his potential in Starfleet, even though he annoys his instructors. Suddenly, there is an emergency on Vulcan when the Romulan Nero comes from the future to take revenge on the Federation. The newly commissioned USS Enterprise is crewed with promising cadets like Uhura, Sulu, Chekov, and even Kirk himself thanks to Leonard McCoy's medical trickery. Together, this crew will travel to the final frontier where the old legend is altered forever.
Tough, lusty Catlow is fast on the draw and even faster when it comes to making a dollar. He's also a wanted man. The Mexican Army is after him. So is his hellcat girlfriend, an Indian war party, a vengeful killer and several hotheaded cowpokes from Catlow's outlaw gang. With enemies like these, it's a good thing Marshall Ben Cowan is around. The marshal is Catlow's best friend, and he'd ride through rattlesnakes to rescue his besieged buddy. Because Cowan wants the pleasure of putting Catlow behind bars all to himself.
As the end of the twentieth century nears, an asteroid is hurtling toward Earth. When it hits, the impact will result in the end of all life on the planet. Ambassador Spock travels back in time to subtly warn Earth's inhabitants of impending doom while calling into question humanity's priorities. However before the truth is told, the all-powerful Q appears and reminds Spock that he is prohibited from interfering in Earth's history. Spock's logic may just convince Q that humans are indeed a species worthy of salvation, but will he be too late?
Find these and other titles in the library catalog. You can find information about his life and causes at Biography in Context*.
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