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1) New Zealand
Series
Best of travel volume 2
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (79 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Get a crash course in Maori bone carving, brave whitewater rapids on river boards, get a hot-air balloon view of the land used to film The Lord of the Rings, kayak along the North Island coast, visit the site local tribes signed a treaty with Europeans, and more. Includes special features.
Publisher
Distributed exclusively by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (264 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
China Rises (a look at this rapidly developing economic power, from a factory to a pop concert and an Olympic volleyball court to the red carpet at the Shanghai Film Festival) and Behind the Great Wall (a look at the world's single greatest structure).
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Story Of Ireland is a five-part landmark history of Ireland presented by Fergal Keane (Wild Africa, Great Railway Journeys). Ireland is living through a significant period in its cycle of history, since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, the island has been at peace. This is unprecedented in the history of modern Ireland and so seems like a perfect time to reflect on the Irish as a people and as a modern European nation.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approx. 5 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
200,000 years ago we took our first steps in Africa. Today there are seven billion of us living across the planet. How did our ancestors spread from continent to continent? This is a global detective story, featuring the latest archaeological discoveries and genetic research. On each continent, we track down the earliest members of our species, Homo sapiens. Who were these First Peoples? What drove them to the ends of the earth?
7) Human nature
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Our DNA can determine attributes from eye color to medical predispositions. An extraordinary technology called CRISPR allows us to edit human DNA, possibly eliminating genetic diseases or choosing our children's features. But how far should we go?
Publisher
Distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (ca. 455 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Journey into the depths of outer space in this five-disc voyage throughout the cosmos. Explore the galactic effects of black holes, relive the excitement of the first lunar landing with never-before-seen spectacular images of the moon and Earth, and transport yourself to the corners of the universe using breath-taking CGI technology and images from the Hubble Space Telescope. 'Wonders of the universe' will take you on an in-depth exploration of...
9) Paso Robles
Series
Road trip with Huell Howser volume 136
Publisher
Huell Howser Productions
Pub. Date
c2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Huell's off to the Central Coast with a road trip to popular Paso Robles complete with wine tasting."--Description from www.calgold.com/roadtrip.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2018
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (ca. 390 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The test cooks search the world over for techniques that can add a little kick and convenience to everyday American cooking as they follow the journey from first bite to kitchen-tested recipe. The series is filmed across the world, from Thailand to Mexico, Peru to London, and in the kitchen of their headquarters on Milk Street in Boston.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 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.
Publisher
DPTV Media
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 57 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Dr. Neal D. Barnard teaches how to establish a new style of eating which engages four food groups: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. This approach to managing diabetes is based on lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, shedding unwanted pounds, and improving how your body responds to insulin.
13) Playtime signs
Series
Signing time! volume 2
Publisher
Two Little Hands Productions
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Teaches 30 American Sign Language signs. Combines signing children and infants, animation and music, and an adult to model each sign. Teaches babies to sign before they can speak. Includes sign concepts like friend, play, please, thank you, etc.
Series
Publisher
E one
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (223 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explore the ancient cities of Greece, the magnificent temples, the ruins of the Greek Islands, and the influence of the Greek culture throughout the region. Includes state-of-the-art computer graphics, spectacular on-location photography, and research from the world's leading archaeologists. Originally aired on The History Channel.
Publisher
SOFA Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (312 min.) : sd., col., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 booklet
Description
Now fans can see the Rolling Stones as they've seldom seen them - young, edgy, and electrifying - and on their way to conquering the world. This deluxe 2-DVD collector's edition features all six Ed Sullivan Show episodes starring the Rolling Stones, who perform seventeen of their greatest hits. This is the first time these full shows have ever been released. Also included in these full episodes are performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong,...
17) The Pilgrims
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Tells the story of the English Protestants known as the Pilgrims, and their first decade in the New World.
18) The Comedy Store
Publisher
Showtime Networks
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (289 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak, and history created at the Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars. As a Comedy Store alum, former stand-up comic Binder spotlights one of pop culture's great laboratories with never-before-seen footage and incisive, emotional interviews with some of the biggest names in comedy.
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