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Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Rwandan president Paul Kagame leads a tour of his country. Included: gorilla trekking through Volcanoes National Park; jet skiing in Lake Kivu; exploring Nyungwe Forest National Park; and observing wildlife at Akagera National Park.
63) High ground
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Eleven wounded U.S. veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, each, dealing with different issues and looking to move on with their lives. They join an expedition to climb the 20,000 foot Himalayan giant Mount Lobuche. Led by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Mt. Everest summiteers as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top and heal the emotional and physical wounds of the longest war in U.S....
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"As a musician, Townes Van Zandt was legendary, perhaps one of the greatest who ever lived, inspiring artists from Bob Dylan to Norah Jones to Steve Earle. As a man, a husband, and a father his life was as tragic and as beautiful as the songs he wrote. Townes was an enigma to his family, pinned between a deep longing for home and nomadic lifestyle that was necessary for his livelihood."--Container.
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An animated tale about the toilet training of a little princess teaches toddler girls the proper skills and behaviors when using the potty for the first time. Includes songs and live-action activities.
66) The Nobel Prize
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (250 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. Including features on Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Martin Luther King Jr., this documentary discusses the Nobel Prize and what it takes to win one.
67) Chinese portrait
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
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
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...
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 42 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Bad Decisions follows the life and career of the democrat nominee for President of the United States. Explore Biden's lifetime in politics from his start as the sixth-youngest senator in American history, to a troubling track record concerning issues of race, crime, abortion and more.
71) Chicken planet
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (49 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
This documentary will explore the world of mankind and chickens in order to unveil the mysteries of the unprecedented success of this unassuming bird.
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. "My Beautiful Stutter follows five kids who stutter, ages 9 to 18, from all over the United States and all walks of life, who, after experiencing a lifetime of bullying and stigmatization, meet other children who stutter at an interactive arts-based program, The Stuttering Association for the Young, based in New York City. Their journey to SAY find some close to suicide, others withdrawn and fearful, exhausted and defeated from failed fluency...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (22 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. The pursuit of dignity for Guatemalan midwives. The documentary explores the challenges that the midwives face as they battle racism and a health establishment that fights to prevent them from providing services. The film shows the important role that these women provide to their communities and profiles their activism aimed at being accepted by the medical system.
75) I due Foscari
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Renato Bruson takes the role of the Venetian Doge, Francesco Foscari, in Verdi's dark, three-act tragedy based on a drama by Lord Byron set in 15th century Venice. Gianandrea Gavazzeni directs the 1988 La Scala production of a work that is hailed among the best of Verdi's early operas, and that led him to a career of operatic immortality."--Container.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Pelvic issues are becoming increasingly common. Urinary incontinence, prostate issues, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse can all be symptoms of a poor movement diet. This Nutritious Movement program is specifically designed to get you and the muscles of your pelvis moving well. Featuring targeted exercises and lifestyle modifcations for better movement, this program can help restore health and function to the pelvis, naturally."--Back cover....
77) Girl rising
Pub. Date
[2014], c2012.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
View a groundbreaking film, which tells the stories of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries, written by nine celebrated writers and narrated by nine renowned actors. Viewers will see a showcase of strength from the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.
79) Storyland yoga
Description
A fun-filled adventure that enlightens children with an eco-conscious message. Two unique stories, Save the Whale and Condor Trek, engage a child's imagination through storytelling. Kids learn yoga postures by becoming a part of the story and imitating animals. By connecting with nature and gaining respect for their own health and well-being, children become empowered to create solutions for the health and sustainability of the planet.
80) Becoming nobody
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ram Dass shares the essence of his core wisdom through his iconic humor, joy, and honesty. Historical footage compliments an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto as they explore the life experiences that helped to free Ram Dass from the attachment to his "somebody-ness" a journey that transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. It is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass' life and teachings.
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