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Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
From acclaimed director Wang Xiaoshuai comes a personal snapshot of contemporary China in all its diversity. Shot over ten years on both film and video, the film consists of a series of carefully composed tableaus of people and environments, each one more extraordinary than the last. Pedestrians shuffle across a bustling Beijing street, steelworkers linger outside a deserted factory, tourists laugh and scamper across a crowded beach, worshippers kneel...
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (404 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Samantha Brown embarks on her most exciting journey yet in her travels to Asia. With her curious nature and charming smile, Sam builds friendships and immerses herself in local traditions, uncovering secrets of one of the world's most ancient, yet modern lands.
Pub. Date
[2005?], ©2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"You can't get a better tour guide than the monarch of his own country. Opening with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein riding his motorcycle through the red and dusty desert, what follows is an eye-opening journey through one of the most exotic countries in the Middle-East."--Container.
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Traveler Sami Sabiti starts his journey in Seattle, then heads southwest to the logging town of Hoquiam. Hitching a ride to Astoria, he then heads across the Cascade range to Mount Hood. He also visits the city of Portland and Mount St. Helens.
7) I am Israel
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (35 min.) : sd., col, ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"I am Israel takes viewers on an epic cinematic journey through the Land of the Bible, and follows the stories of fascinating men and women who are part of the rebirth of the nation of Israel. Filmed in crystal-clear 4K and narrated by award winning actor John Rhys-Davies (Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings.)" -- from back cover.
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.
10) Argentina
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Travel through the vast country of Argentina from Iguazu, the Andean Northwest, and the El Bolson retreat, to the bustling city of Buenos Aires.
11) Brazil
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (220 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Be astounded by the fifth largest country in the world, from the lost world of Amazonia, to the buzzing cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, a city of 30 million, where the super rich commute by helicopter. Meet remote tribes who pit their survival skills against gold diggers and loggers. In the entertaining company of good-natured host Michael Palin, delight in the spectacular landscape, food, music, beach life and unique cultural heritage of...
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.
13) The crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The story of two descendants (great-great-grandsons) of the King of the Blasket Islands (in Ireland) who have never met, but have both inherited a deep-seated love for the ocean and surfing. Upon discovering each other, they arrange to meet for the first time in the land of their unique heritage, to explore their history and satisfy a desire to conquer the dangerous water of The Blasket Islands.
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
2 DVD videos (450 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Dropped in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness, with only their raw, mountain-man ingenuity, eight men are about to take the ultimate test of survival in Arctic conditions. They'll navigate through treacherous glaciated river valleys, barren ridgelines, and high mountain peaks, battling hunger, hostile predators, and perilous weather conditions on the way. It's an epic competition where the only prize is survival.
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (696 min.) : sound, color, 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 225 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm)
Description
In all of the world’s great historic civilizations, there is nothing quite like the splendor and magical allure of ancient Egypt. The wonders of ancient Egypt have drawn tourists for thousands of years; inspired Herodotus, Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and Napoleon; influenced western art, decorative art, literature, and popular culture; and have enthralled countless millions of people around the world.
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (26 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Bhutan adventure continues as the travel guide heads east over 14,000 foot mountain passes to the Phobjikha Valley to witness the graceful antics of the rare and endangered Black-Necked Crane, breathtaking in their elegance and beauty. After two weeks of journeying through the wildness and magnificence of the Bhutan Himalayas he comes to realize that it is the Bhutanese smiles, easy laughter, fearlessness and willingness to share their lives that...
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Journey into the heart of Brazil with host Robert Beckford to explore the incredible spiritual diversity of Brazil. Travel to the country's seven wonders of Brazilian Christianity, from the spectacular and iconic Christ the Redeemer to the samba beat of Carnival. The religion has existed for over 500 years and is a melting pot of African beliefs, indigenous Indian rituals, and the folk Catholicism of the southern Europeans.
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 videodisc, NTSC (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This non-stop, groundbreaking adventure takes the viewer on a historic journey throughout Israel, at the intersection of the world's three great religions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Peter Greenberg explore Israel as it has never been seen before, through the eyes of its leader.
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Cuba is an island teeming with exotic biodiversity: from the world's tiniest hummingbird to thousands of migrating crabs, to the jumping crocodiles of the Zapata swamp. Decades of a socialist, conservation-minded government, American embargoes, and minimal development have left the island virtually unchanged for 50 years. As international relations ease, what will become of this wildlife paradise?
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