PBS Distribution (Firm)
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (780 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join Christopher Kimball and the test kitchen chefs to reveal the secrets to foolproof cooking at home. From the best chicken stew and Shrimp Fra Diavolo, to the best baguette and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, these recipes will work the first time you try them.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Follow along as NASA launches the Mars 2020 Mission, perhaps the most ambitious hunt ever for signs of life on Mars. For the first time, in February 2021, a rover will attempt a risky landing in Jezero Crater, the coveted site of an ancient river delta that could possibly be a cradle of life.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A beautiful virtual tour from Athens, on a modern odyssey as varied and dramatic as Greek history, exploring exotic islands scattered like stones in the brilliant blue Aegean, ancient ruins, verdant hills, rocky coastlines, and timeless traditions. The dramatic view is enhanced by a soundtrack of traditional and modern Greek music and a narrative that celebrates Greek history and mythology.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Many of the world's best-known landmarks have been inspired by faith, and today more worshippers than ever are flocking to these sacred places. For some, they're sanctuaries for quiet contemplation. For others, they're sites for astonishing acts of worship, dangerous challenges, and extraordinary deeds of devotion. Discover what people do for faith in some of the most sacred places on Earth.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 DVD video (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Experience the fairy tale beauty, natural wonders, and rich history of southern Germany. Then, journey to Austria, and see the essence of what was called Central Europe's crown jewel. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, each tour invites you to linger, for the total experience of a virtual vacation.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan and animal behaviorists join forces to explore stories of animal lives 'told' by the animals themselves. The series explores the secret side of the animal kingdom where human cameramen can't go, and camera-wearing animals film their own stories. Sprint across the savannah with a cheetah, plunge into the ocean with a seal, and swing through the trees with a chimp!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
For the men who fought perhaps the fiercest battle of WWII, 70 years have passed. But the memories of those 36 bloody days on Iwo Jima have not. Now, in 2015, men who lost so much make the emotional pilgrimage back to face the defining moment of their lives. There is no other battle in any twentieth century war where former enemies would later come together for a ceremony of remembrance and forgiveness.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (255 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
These visually stunning documentaries are pilgrimages to legendary places in Southeast Asia and Tibet, including the spiritual wonders of Laos, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Cambodia, Java, and Central Tibet. Journey into the living traditions and lost civilizations of this vibrant part of the world and explore the universal ideals of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace at the very heart of these ancient Buddhist cultures.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Mexico, our neighbor to the south, is a country rich in culture and ablaze with color. Journey through the seasons and discover the hidden underworlds, diversity of life, and a mosaic of vast landscapes that create a festival of life.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Waterholes are vital to the African ecosystem; bustling oases where elephants, lions, leopards and hundreds of other species meet and compete for water. But little is known about how they support so much life. Now the Mwiba Wildlife Reserve and local communities in Tanzania are building the world's first waterhole with a built-in specialized camera rig. With half-submerged and weather-proofed remote cameras, Dr. M. Sanjayan (EARTH: A New Wild) leads...
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (216 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the world created by America's first peoples. The series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents.
15) Tesla
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Meet Nikola Tesla, the genius engineer and tireless inventor whose technology revolutionized the electrical age of the 20th century. Although eclipsed in fame by Edison and Marconi, it was Tesla₂s vision that paved the way for today₂s wireless world.
16) The rise of ISIS
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In The Rise of ISIS, Martin Smith (Gangs of Iraq; Beyond Baghdad) draws on in-depth interviews with Iraqi politicians, and American policymakers and military leaders to explore and explain how the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) became a major force so quickly. What does it mean for the U.S. to be back in Iraq, fighting a new war on terror, less than three years after American troops pulled out of the country? Smith delivers a revelatory look...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color, with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Bing Crosby was, without a doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public had only thought they'd known.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fall in love with baby koala Danny, tiny wallaby Neil, baby sloth Newbie, young kangaroo Harry, and baby fruit bat Bugsy, and with their caring foster mothers, who give so much of themselves to help these little orphans find their way back to the wild.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." These simple words go to the heart of food journalist Pollan's thesis. Humans used to know how to eat well, he argues, but the balanced dietary lessons that were once passed down through generations have been confused and distorted by food industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists. As a result, we face today a complex culinary landscape dense with bad advice and foods that are not "real."...
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In a spectacular adventure, NOVA unlocks the mystery on the vast, grassy plains of Kazakhstan, where horses still roam free, and nomadic herders follow their traditional way of life. Investigating clues from archaeology and genetics, researchers reveal vivid evidence of the very first horsemen. They also discover warriors who swept across Europe and turn out to be the ancestors of millions today.