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Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ravens are members of the crow family. They are found everywhere in the northern hemisphere and can adapt from deserts to mountains a feat requiring high intelligence. As scavengers, ravens know how and when to take advantage of other animals. In Yellowstone National Park, animals that don't survive the winters attract coyotes who rip open the hides, making the meat accessible to ravens. Ravens not only follow wolves, even flying ahead and leading...
3) WWII in HD
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (455 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The only people to see the war like this were the ones who lived it. Until now. Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage few knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive HD, the world premiere History series WWII in HD uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war's biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
What goes on behind-the-scenes to get the manners of 1900s Britain exactly right on Downton Abbey? Discover the secrets of how the aristocratic set dined and dressed, how they married and made money, how they interacted with the servants, and above all why they behaved as they did. Includes revealing interviews with leading cast members.
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Hosted by Tony Award® winner and Emmy® nominee Len Cariou (Blue Bloods, About Schmidt), this behind-the-scenes special includes interviews with creator and writer Anthony Horowitz(Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders); stars Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell, and Daniel Weyman; executive producer Jill Green; director Stuart Orme; and more. You'll learn about the creation of the series, the decision to set it during World War II, the extensive...
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (240 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
Description
DVD-R. From the Namib Desert to Patagonia, only a handful of places on Earth can claim to be largely unchanged. Isolated from the rest of the world, these places have been protected from the most damaging effects of human interference. Delicately balanced, species-rich, unique ecosystems. In these lands, life exists as nature intended. This series embarks on a breathtaking journey to Earth's last Edens. It visits incredible landscapes and reveals...
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"In order to maintain our youth and vitality-we need to remain pain-free, energetic, and have correct posture. Miranda's gentle, full-body beginner workouts will help you achieve these goals by unlocking your body, boosting your energy and setting you on the path towards aging backwards. As discussed in Miranda's New York Times bestselling book, Aging Backwards, these two Essentrics workouts will engage every muscle in your body, liberate your joints...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Discover the hidden jewels and edens of the Colorado River, then go on an adventure on the rapids of Cataract Canyon and Grand Canyon. See Rocky Mountain National Park and Westwater Canyon, plus the Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Features music by amazing composers, including Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Dvorak!
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 232 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 p.)
Description
In this landmark series of films, University of Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy escorts viewers through the history of this most important of all intellectual disciplines. In a journey that takes him through the ages and around the world, he examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how, in a multitude of surprising ways, mathematical ideas underpin the science, technology, and culture that shape our world.
11) The mating game
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. Sir David Attenborough reveals spectacular scenes of courting and companionship. Some species need to overcome the challenges of a vast environment just to find a member of the opposite sex. Others find themselves pitched against their neighbors in mass mating aggregations. Some must impress with complex displays. Others build extraordinary structures just to prove their worth. One thing, however, connects them all the drive to succeed at all...
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Still polished waters, shiny reflection, and crisp colorful sky-kissed hues. Bob Ross paints landscapes in a special 'Lakes' collection. Bob Ross patiently teaching his world famous Bob Ross wet-on-wet painting technique. Includes autumn woods, winter frost, rolling hills, and on a clear day.
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Mighty magnificent peaks, frosty highlights, and deep restful shadows. Bob Ross paints landscapes in a special 'Mountains' collection. 6-and-a-half hours of Bob Ross patiently teaching his world famous Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Painting Technique. Includes Pretty Autumn day, Frozen solitude, Autumn fantasy, and Mountain reflections.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 215 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A multiplatform event that will incorporate digital, social media, and short-form video resources, local broadcasts, and live events. At the core of this initiative is a groundbreaking documentary series, airing on PBS and streaming online. Airing over two consecutive evenings, the film will explore mental illness in historical, scientific, and social contexts. It is now available for corporate sponsorship.
16) The code
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 leaflet.
Description
Author and Oxford University professor Marcus du Sautoy sets out to solve mathematical mysteries in an engaging and accessible BBC documentary. Du Sautoy travels from Chartres Cathedral to Grand Central Station in search of the mysterious hidden code that can unlock the very laws of the universe.
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.
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Africa has a name for the most magnificent beasts on the continent. The legendary Big Five include the elephant, lion, water buffalo, rhino and leopard. But now there are other giants that must be recognized. Half a world away, there is an ensemble of creatures born of equal power and majesty. A new Big Five: the titans of North America.
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 152 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A fascinating BBC Natural History series that follows host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams as he explores the behaviour of birds. This ground breaking series reveals every aspect of their lives from surviving harsh winters to avoiding deadly predators. Offering a visual treat of stunning landscapes and captivating wildlife behaviour, this series provides perfect family entertainment educating and enthralling in equal measure.
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