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Publication Date
2013
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (259 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Works are removed from their frames and set up for curators, historians, restorers and scientists to view and discuss freely. The five major artists whose pieces are examined include: Raphael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Watteau and Leonardo.
2) Leviathan
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year; the film is a thrilling, immersive documentary that takes viewers deep inside the dangerous world of commercial fishing. Set aboard a hulking fishing vessel as it navigates the treacherous waves off the New England coast-the very waters that once inspired Moby Dick, the film captures the harsh, unforgiving world of the fishermen in starkly haunting, yet beautiful detail.
3) Brazil
Publication 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...
Series
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In Volume One, a friendly engineer takes children on an exciting journey that introduces numbers, and counting. Catchy, interactive songs and games educate and entertain children, as they ride the rails in a turn-of-the-century steam engine. In Volume Two, count beautiful animals and colorful objects while being inspired by classical music. In Volume Three, meet the friendliest dog in town, Puppy Dog, as he takes young viewers on a counting adventure...
Series
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (164 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Renowned Seattle Chef Tom Small provides the basics of choosing, storing and preparing seafood. It all starts with the finest quality ingredients, where to look, what to look for and what to avoid. Learn how to best keep your seafood as fresh as possible until you are ready to cook. Then how to prepare fish with a variety of different cooking methods.
Publication Date
c2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (77, 63 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"As a spinner, your most important, versatile tools are your own skilled hands. With those eight fingers and two opposable thumbs, plus a half-dozen simple techniques for manipulating the fiber supply, you can spin a full suite of yarn styles"--Container.
Publication Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Offers an intimate portrait of the celebrated writer as well as her craft, interweaving the story of Lamott's life, in itself a deeply moving tale of addiction and redemption, grief and joy, intellect and faith, with one year's worth of interviews, public lectures, and readings, and footage of the writer at work.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (268 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Titanic set sail from Southampton to New York City on April 10, 1912 on her maiden voyage. The hopes and lives of many were cut short when the Titanic collided with an iceberg five days later. But her story goes beyond the mere facts. The following four programs take the viewer deeper into the legend of the Titanic: Titanic Remembered; The Story of Captain Smith and the Titanic; Echoes of the Titanic; End of an Era; with a bonus documentary Titanic...
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A visually stunning journey to the end of the world with the hardy and devoted people who live there year-round. The research stations scattered throughout the continent host a close-knit international population of scientists, technicians and craftsmen. Isolated from the rest of the world, enduring months of unending darkness followed by periods when the sun never sets, Antarctic residents experience firsthand the beauty and brutality of the most...
Series
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet (6 panels ; 18 cm.)
Description
Seattle-based Chef Tom Small provides step-by-step canning instruction using several methods: water bath processing, pickling, preservation in oil & alcohol, vinegars, freezing and dairy.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (49 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Adele is a double Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter who caught the attention of the media after becoming the first recipient of the Critics Choice award at the BRIT Awards in 2008. 'Fire And Rain' tells the story of Adele plus interviews and more. A superb unauthorized documentary.
14) Elk in America
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A wildlife documentary that captures the life cycle of elk amidst unforgettable images of the Rocky Mountains. Filmed over three years by renowned wildlife cinematographer Gary W. Griffen, the superb images and original soundtrack will immerse you in the elk's natural environment. Narrated by actor Stacy Keach, it provides a better understanding of when elk came to North America, their mystical relationship with Native Americans, and their drastic...
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The film uses physics, which explains how the universe works, to explain our metaphysics, the story of our values, our institutions, our interactions. Using her own experience and a custom blend of insight and humor, provocation and inspiration, personal story and social commentary, Emily takes her audience through its paradigm shift: from the Fear of Change to the Edge of Chaos. Emily Levine, like her film, was one-of-a-kind. She was a television...
Publication Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Betty Sun and Joi Eden present this guide to the Bamboo Mountain form of Chi Kung. Betty and Joi describe a series of meditative movements designed to channel the body's natural life force energy and create a sense of well-being.
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DVD-R. A unique, non-invasive, mountain lion study uses a giant network of trail cameras scattered throughout the mountains over a decade to piece together the life story of a female mountain lion. This film weaves clips of mountain lions and their complex interactions with each other and the rest of the forest world into a story that contains never-before-captured events and behaviors at every turn.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A compelling series featuring different countries and regions around the world. Including spectacular footage from the BBC Motion Library, each program takes a closer look at the diverse cultures, people, geography and wildlife of a particular country or region. The history of each land is explored, along with visual tours of both the natural and man-made wonders of each region. Program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of India....
Publication Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 63 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Designed specifically for those just starting out with exercise programs-but suitable for all fitness levels. The Absolute Beginners Fitness series contains clear and precise instruction for safe, yet effective workouts. Utilizing top instructors and proven methods, the Absolute Beginners Fitness series of DVDs are the best way to begin a lifetime of fitness and health.
Publication Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
She was signed in 2006, released her debut album in 2008, the follow up in 2011, and the rest, as they say, is history. This film discovers who Adele really is and with the aid of rare archive interviews during which she speaks candidly and honestly about her life and career, reveals just what it is that has transformed this seemingly unremarkable girl from Croydon into the most successful musical icon of the third millennium.
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