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F773
2011
400 years of the telescope: a journey of science, technology and thought [videorecording]
Contains interviews with leading astrophysicists and cosmologists from the world's renowned universities and observatories, who explain concepts ranging from Galileo's act of revealing the cosmos with a simple telescope, to the latest discoveries about life on other planets and dark energy- a mysterious vacuum energy that is accelerating the expansion of the universe.
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296.71
B993k
2003
Kingdom of David great religions
Compilation of five stories of some of history's greatest religions and religious figures.
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A159
2015
Abraham [videorecording]
"Go away from your father's house to a land I will show you. make a great nation. And I will bless all those who bless you and curse all those who curse you." A humble shepherd named Abraham hears these words from God and embarks on an epic journey to the Promised Land. With his family and a handful of followers, Abraham faces thirst, famine, war, the might of Pharaoh and his own doubts to become the father of three great religions; Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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286.7
A244
20133
The Adventists: a documentary film about abiding faith, cutting-edge medicine, longer, healthier life [videorecording]
A multi-storied documentary film that explores a church that couples a firm belief in the near second coming of Christ with a remarkable focus on health, wholeness and well-being.
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917.3
S252se
2016
Aerial America: Southeaset collection
Aerial America: Southeast Collection offers you a first class, windo-seat view of the South's breathtaking landscapes and landmarks while exploring its compelling, complex past. Our journey takes you through North Carolina's barrier islands and First in Flight history. South Carolina's elegant charms and extraordinary past, and Georgia's hot cities and haunted graves. Flights over Mississippi and Alabama reveal where Civil War battles were lost and the Civil Rights Movement was born, while Florida shows off its stunning beaches, lavish lifestyles, and magical world.
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917.2
S252sw
2016
Aerial America: Southwest collection
From timeless lands and WIld West legends to natural and man-made sonders, Aerial America: Southwest Collection showcases the stunning beauty of this region, while revealing a history that is equally captivating. This sky-high tour includes Arizona, home o a famous gunfight and a Natural Wonder like no other, Nevada, land of neon cities, ghost towns, and dark secets, and New Mexico, famous for its tales of cowboys and UFOs. Utah's wild landscapes offer some otherworldly sights of its own, while Colorado leaves you on a Rocky Mountain high.
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958.104
A256
2015
Afghanistan revealed: the unknown story of a land [videorecording]
Take a harrowing journey with author Sebastian Junger and photographer Reza deep into Afghanistan for the last interview with the assassinated resistance leader, Ahmed Shag Massoud. With never-before-seen footage, Afghanistan Revealed explores this war-torn country and the lives of its people as they struggle against the Taliban
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A259
2016
Against all odds: inside statistics
With an emphasis on doing statistics, this series demonstrates how data collection and analysis can lead to better informed decision making. Short modules explain standard statistical concepts by showing their use by individuals in many areas of business, health care, research, and government. The videos are augmented by online study and faculty guides and interactive statistical tools.
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92
HAM
2007
Alexander Hamilton
One of the most controversial men of his age, Alexander Hamilton was a gifted statesman brought down by the fatal flaws of stubbornness, extreme candor, and arrogance. His life and career were marked by power, scandal, and tragedy.
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W664
2009
Amazing grace [videorecording]
Based on the life of William Wiberforce, his passion, and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th and the people, including his minister, who pushed him to pursue it to the end.
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A496
2007
Ambrose Bierce: civil war stories [videorecording]
A collection of three popular tales by author Ambrose Bierce told in his own words at a historic 1891 meeting with novelist Gertrude Atherton and publisher Williams Randolph Hearst.
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289.73
B453a
2012
American experience
Explores the insular religious community, whose intense faith and adherence to 400-year-old traditions have by turns captivated and baffled Americans for more than a century. The film examines the beliefs, lifestyle, and history of the Amish, as well as their complex relationship to mainstream American culture. The Amish is part history, part observational documentary that takes viewers into the world of the Amish.
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791.4372
S615a
2016
Annie
Presenting the all new version, loaded with special features. Annie is the story of a plucky red-haired girl who dreams of life outside her dreary orphanage. One day, Annie is chosen to stay for a week with the famous billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks. One week turns into many, and the only person standing in the way o Annie's fun is Miss. Hannigan, the tyrannical ruler of the orphanage. Will Miss. Hannigan's zany attempts to kidnap the irrepressible Annie succeed?
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332.09
F352a
2009
The ascent of money a financial history of the world
Bestselling author, economist and historian Niall Ferguson takes a look at how money evolved, from the concept of credit and debt in the Renaissance to the emergence of a global economy and the subprime crisis we face today.
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A887
2014
The awakening land [videorecording]
Based on Conrad Richter's book triliogy--The Trres, The Fields, and The Town, this television mini-series "celebrates the pioneering spirit as it chronicles Sayward Luckett's heroic unadorned life." Originally broadcast in 1978.
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F831
2015
Benjamin Franklin [videorecording]
Traces Franklin's epic life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France.
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L673
2015
Beyond Narnia [videorecording]
Readers and fans worldwide know the land of Narnia and the magical beings who dwell there. But few know the genius who created this beloved fantasy. Now meet C.S. Lewis, an extraordinary creative force, in this engaging true life story, filmed in Oxford, England where he lived, worked, and imagined The Chronicles of Narnia.
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B573
2007
Beyond the gates of splendor [videorecording]
Contains native nudity; 'Beyond the Gates' is a feature-length documentary film experience about the Waodani Indians and the missionary men and women who have given their lives to reach them. An inspiring story of forgiveness and love.
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B573
2014
Beyond the search [videorecording]
Beyond Disasters: Explores environmental, social, and financial events to find the bigger picture that unites them all. Beyond conflict: Deadly conflicts are occurring on almost every continent, but these wars are the consequences of a bigger struggle for power. Beyond pain: Although we don't like it, pain is a vital part of life! Yet we challenge its existence when we ask the questions like why do bad things happen to good people? Beyond belief: Miraculously preserved for two millennia, ancient scrolls contain a narrative that places our world in the middle of a cosmic drama. Beyond heroes: Everyone is searching for a hero. Some look to comics, celebrities, and even sports stars. Beyond lost: when you are lost, a GPS is helpful. But when you are trapped, you require a rescue. Beyond guilt: We all have to deal with guilt at some point in our lives. Whether we do or not will either free us or take us deeper into entrapment of one kind or another. Beyond rules: The laws of a country tell us a lot about its people and its character. beyond burnout: Electrical devices aren't the only things that burn out. People and relationships do, too, and often for the same reason--overload. Beyond counterfeit: Few experiences are as soul-destroying as falling victim to a scam. Beyond death: ghosts, vampires, and the undead are the themes of society's most popular movies, books, and tales. Beyond hell: We got to hell to find the story of our ultimate destiny. Is it a real place? Beyond warning: When Harry Truman was warned to leave his home because nearby Mount St. Helens was about to erup, he was faced with a dilemma. Beyond talk: Loyalty and committment don't just happen. They result from the positive choices and changes we make in our lives.
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B627
2011
Black Blizzard [videorecording]
They could be forgiven for thinking the end of the world had come. No one had ever experienced anything like it: a rolling cloud of black dust that blocked the sun, bringing night at noon and coating everuthing in noxious grime. What was it like to live through the greatest environmental disaster of the 20th century? With stunning immediacy, Black Blizzard transports you to the bleak period of U.S. history from 1930-1940 when, vulnerable after years of drought and poor farming techniques, America's heartleand was ravaged by a weather phenomenon that became known as the "black blizzard.".
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333.91
B658
2011
Blue gold: world water wars [videorecording]
Wars of the future will be fought over water, as they are today over oil, as the source of all life enters the global marketplace and political arena. Corporate giants, private investors, and corrupt governments vie for control of our dwindling fresh water supply, prompting protests, lawsuits, and revolutions from citizens fighting for the right to survive. Past civilizations have collapsed from poor water management. Will ours too?.
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539.140
B677
2011
Bohr's model of the atom [videorecording]
Cotents: Historical development of atomic theories -- Brief outline of Bohr's life -- Bohr's model in detail 1 -- Bohr's model in detail 2 -- Beyond Bohr.
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791.437
C397
2014
Centennial [videorecording]
Based on the novel by James A. Michener about the "economic and cultural growth of Colorado spanning two centuries from the mid- 1700s to the late-1970s". Originally boradcast between 1878-1979.
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791.4372
B551c
2016
The Chorus: Les Choristes
An inspirational story int he rich tradition of Music Of The Heart and Mr. Holland's Opus, The Chorus has moved critics everywhere to declare it one of the year's very best films! When he takes a job teaching music at a school for troubled boyes, Clement Mathieu is unprepared for its harsh discipline and depressing atmosphere. But with passion and unconventional taching methods, he's able to spark his students' interest in music and bring them a newfound joy! It also puts him at odds with the school's overbearing headmaster, however, locking Mathiew in a battle between politics and the determination to change his pupils' lives!
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C581
2011
Citizen Tanouye [videorecording]
Eight ethnically diverse students from Torrance, California, bring history to life as they research Technical Sergeant Ted Tanouye, a graduate of their school who was previously awarded the MEdal of Honor for his service in WWII. Through their research of Citizen Tanouye, the students not only discover the impact the war had on their city, but also draw attention to the civil rights abuses of WWII-era America. Eight ethnically diverse students from Torrance, California, bring history to life as they research Technical Sergeant Ted Tanouye, a graduate of their school who was previously awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in WWII. Through their research of Citizen Tanouye, the students not only discover the impact the war had on their city, but also draw attention to the civil rights abuses of WWII-era America.
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796.357
T155c
2009
Complete conditioning for baseball [videorecording]
Encompasses a comprehensive training approach that builds players' physical abilities as well as the baseball-specific skills their positions require by providing exercises, drills, and programs designed to improve the essential elements of the sport-strength, power, speed, agility, and quickness -all additionally demonstrated in a 45-minute DVD.
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796.323
F692c
2009
Complete conditioning for basketball [videorecording]
Possesses the ultimate in training for the sport of basketball from the National Basketball Conditioning Coaches Association with over 200 exercises, drills, performance tests, and workouts plus a 60-minute instructional DVD.
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C743
V.1
2015
The Conquerors [videorecording]
V.1: William the conqueror, General William Howe: Conqueror of New York, Andrew Jackson: Conqueror of Florida, Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico V.2: John C. Fremont: Conqueror of California, El Cid, Marshal Zhukov: WWII Conqueror of Berlin, Sherman's March to the Sea V.3: Cromwell: Conqueror of Ireland, King David, Napoleon's Greatest Victory, and Caesar: Conqueror of Gaul
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C743
V.3
2015
The Conquerors [videorecording]
V.1: William the conqueror, General William Howe: Conqueror of New York, Andrew Jackson: Conqueror of Florida, Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico V.2: John C. Fremont: Conqueror of California, El Cid, Marshal Zhukov: WWII Conqueror of Berlin, Sherman's March to the Sea V.3: Cromwell: Conqueror of Ireland, King David, Napoleon's Greatest Victory, and Caesar: Conqueror of Gaul
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V.2
2015
The Conquerors [videorecording]
V.1: William the conqueror, General William Howe: Conqueror of New York, Andrew Jackson: Conqueror of Florida, Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico V.2: John C. Fremont: Conqueror of California, El Cid, Marshal Zhukov: WWII Conqueror of Berlin, Sherman's March to the Sea V.3: Cromwell: Conqueror of Ireland, King David, Napoleon's Greatest Victory, and Caesar: Conqueror of Gaul
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C891
2011
Crane song [videorecording]
Weaves together striking visuals and majestic sounds of the birds' journey with the stories and insights of the people who observe these creatures, as well as landowners endeavoring to ensure a habitat that is welcoming to cranes.
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v.1
2009
Cranford [videorecording]
Cranford, in 1842, is a market town in northwest England. It is a place governed by etiquette, custom and above all, an intricate network of spinsters Deborah Jenkyns, the arbiter of correctness, and Matty, her demurring sister. The town is a hub of intrigue. Handsome new doctor Frank Harrison has arrived from London; a retired Captain and his daughters move in across the street and preparations for Lady Ludlows garden party are underway. The town has some secrets which are about to be revealed. But news comes that shakes the town, a railway line from Manchester is coming to Cranford.
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C894
2014
The Crash of 1929 [videorecording]
On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday, large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable.
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973.89
M647s
1999
Crucible of empire the Spanish-American War
An account of the United States' war with Spain beginning in 1898 which eventually led to U.S. control of Cuba and the Philippines, and later resulted in the independence of those two countries. Explains the United States' experiment in imperialism, which it later decided against.
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C955
2015
The crucible [videorecording]
The setting is 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. A group of teenage girls meets in the woods at midnight for a secret love-conjuring ceremony. But instead of love, Abigail Williams wishes for the death of her former lover's wife. When the ceremony is witnessed by the town minister, the girls are accused of witchcraft. Soon the entire village is consumed by hysteria, and innocent victimes are put on trial, leading to a devastating climax.
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C955
2009
Crucifixion [videorecording]
As the method chosen to end the life of Jesus Christ, crucifixion looms as a highly charged and symbolic method of execution. Yet, it was common at the time and had been used for at least 500 years. Examines the torturous capital punishment applied to not only Jesus, but to tens of thousands of other unfortunate victims. Go to Jerusalem, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden of Gethsemane, to learn of the most famous crucifixion in history, Learn the origins of this awful punishment, its mechanics, and its effectiveness as a deterrent. Discover what it is that actually kills the crucified: shock, suffocation, asphyxiation, or heart trauma.
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D249
2015
David [videorecording]
David, poet and musician. The simpled shepherd choesn by God. The boy who defeated the giant Goliath and the man who defeated great armies. David, King of Israel. Brave warrior David leads his troops in battle against Israel's enemies and tragically, against his own son. The film's human dimension is as vital as the combat: David's rivalry with King Saul, his bond of friendship with Jonathan, and his illicit passion for the beautiful Bathsheba fill the screen with emotion. When David begs to know why he must suffer, the answer comes, 'Perhaps it is those who God loves the most...that he punishes the most severly."
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D973
2014
The day Kennedy died [videorecording]
The shocking events of Novemeber 22,1963 touched the lives of billions all over the world, but none more so than those who were in dallas on that day.
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v.1
2007
Design I e2: the economics of being environmentally conscious [videorecording]
Explores the vitality of the environment through eco-friendly architecture while chronicling stories of green architecture in New York, Chicago, Boston, and China. The Green Apple demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can surprisingly be a model of environmental reponsibility. Green for All follows architect and activist Sergio Palleroni as he continues his mission to provide design solutions to humanitarian crisis regions. Green MAchine follows Mayor Richard M. Daley as he strives to make Chicago "the greenest city in America." Gray to Green takes the notion of the three R's (reduce, reuse, and recycle) to grand proportions by turning Boston's "Big Dig" waste into spectacular residential design. China: From Red to Green? depicts a country at its tipping point and finds a sustainable solution in Steven Holl's Beijing project. Deeper shades of Green presents some of the most remarkable visionaries who are changing the face of architecture and environmentalism: Ken Yeang, Werner Sobek, and William McDonough.
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D468
2009
Desperate crossing : the untold story of the Mayflower [videorecording]
From their self-imposed exile in Holland to their perilous crossing of the Atlantic, to their first year in the new world, Desperate Crossing is the definitive story of how the Pilgrims came to live and prosper in an unfamiliar land.
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V.1
2007
Digging for the truth: season 2, volume 1 [videorecording]
Contents: The real temple of Doom; America's pyramids; Stonehenge secrets revealed; The Vikings: Voyage to America.
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930.102
D573
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V.2
2007
Digging for the truth: season 2, volume 2 [videorecording]
Contents: Roanoke: The Lost Colony; Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh; City of the Gods.
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2007
Digging for the truth: season 2, volume 3 [videorecording]
Contents: The Real Queen of Sheba; Troy: Of Gods and Warriors; The Da Vinci Code: Bloodlines; Giants of Patagonia.
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2007
Digging for the truth: season 2, volume 4 [videorecording]
Contents: The Real Sin City: Sodom and Gomorrah; Lost Cities of the Amazon.
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D759
2011
Drain the ocean [videorecording]
Three-quarters of Earth is an alien world, lying beneath the surface of the oceans. And although it encompasses over half of the world's species, we know more about the surface of Mars than the bottom of the ocean. It's only recently that science has penetrated this world, revealing extraordinary life forms and vast sweeping landscapes on a scale that defies imagination.
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D873
2011
DUI: dead in 5 seconds [videorecording]
Commentary switches between a driver who killed a teenager & the victim's father, who stresses that his religious faith helped him forgive. By hearing the story from two people on opposite ends of the spectrum, teen viewers can appreciate both perspectives & better understand the potential consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Em52
2014
The emergence of modern America: the great depression [videorecording]
Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century, and the roaring twenties, and the Great Depression.
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D553
2015
Emily Dickinson [videorecording]
Julie Harrie takes viewers into Emily Dickinson's everyday world in a small New England town to a couple and contrast facts about the poet with her extraordinary, original insights. Dickinson reclusive life in her father's mansion on Main Street in Amherst, Massachusetts, meant that she wrote almost all of her remaining work in this house. From cellar to cuploa, we invoke her "certain slant of light". Other locations are Amherst College, Mount Holyoke Seminary, the town cemetery next door to her childhood home, and commanding views on the shoes of the Connecticut River. The paradox of the poet at home with limitless imagination is announced early in her stunning poem.
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