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Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
A personal insight from David Attenborough into Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring why it is more important now than ever before. Documentary was made to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the origin of species.
83) Witches
Series
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006.
Language
English
Description
Known varyingly as a sorceress, an enchantress, and a devil's consort, the witch has haunted the human consciouness and captured the imagination for thousands of years.
Publisher
A&E Television Network
Pub. Date
c2008.
Language
English
Description
Examines political icons from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to 2008 presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain. Shows how politicians and celebrities use subtle body language to persuade masses, establish power, and advance careers.
Publisher
Family Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
"The recovery of a notebook written by the Essex's cabin boy, Thomas Nickerson, provides viewers a true firsthand account of the amazing escape of the fortunate few. The startling reality of the epic struggle for survival is brought to life by leading-edge Computer Generated Imaging and elaborate re-enactments." --container.
91) Bear island
Publisher
National Geographic Television
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Researcher LaVern Beier attempts to deploy National Geographic's Crittercam, presenting the opportunity to vicariously walk with brown bears in their Alaskan habitat. This DVD also includes an episode of Wild chronicles entitled "Crittercam : black bears" which examines black bear behavior in Yosemite National Park in California.
Publisher
Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
"Forty-foot waves, freezing temperatures, swinging 700-pound crab pots, a nearly 100-percent injury rate-- but also the chance to earn enough money for a family to live on for a year for just a few days' work. Welcome to one of the world's deadliest jobs: the Alaskan crab fisherman."--Container.
Greenhorns: 1,500 fishermen converge on Dutch harbor for the start of crab season. Each man is here for the chance to earn a year's wages in just one week.
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93) Nature: Reptiles
Series
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
Alligators & crocodiles: studies these creatures in the wild and shows their complex behavior patterns. Also shows gators in the Florida suburbs, a problem caused by their shrinking habitat.
Turtles & tortoises: On land or under water, these reptiles have been around longer than any other, but their slow and steady race may be coming to an end.
94) Baseball
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
It is an epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs. It is a saga spanning the quest for racial justice, the clash of labor and management, the transformation of popular culture, and the unfolding of the national pastime. Here is the story of a nation at work and play. Experience it in ten thrilling "innings" from master storyteller and award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Host Lisa Ling examines the consequences of China's two-decade-old, one-child policy, as it is commonly called. To curb the country's exploding population, China limits most families to one child, or in certain circumstances, two children. Due to cultural, social and economic factors, traditional preference leans toward boys, so girls are often hidden, aborted or abandoned. As a result, tens of thousands of girls end up in orphanages across China....
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
On 13 March 1989, the lights went out across Canada and the eastern seaboard of the United States. One of the most serious power grid failures in American history was caused by a magnetic storm. NOVA explores one of the most serious threats to life.
97) Cancer warrior
Publisher
WGBH Video
Pub. Date
c2001.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Judah Folkman shares his 40 year quest of a radically new cancer treatment including the development of the drug Endostatin. Discussed are anti-angiogenic drugs and how they can slow tumor growth by stopping the process of developing new blood vessels and interfering with the tumor's blood supply.
98) Arts and myths
Publisher
Facets Video
Pub. Date
c2006.
Language
English
Description
Introduces us to the 'first arts' and to major artistic pieces from Africa, Oceania, South America, and Asia. The films offers insight into the creation of the pieces, their uses, their history, and more.
Created by the Quai Branly Museum to highlight their collections, this series profiles the history and making of objects from Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.
White Kayapo headdress: The Kayapo tribe, who live in the heart of the Amazon,...
99) Nature: Holy cow
Publisher
Questar
Pub. Date
c2004.
Language
English
Description
Story of how we've changed the cow and how the cow has changed us, forever. Human history, biology, agriculture and economics have all been affected by this most influential animal. Societies which learned to domesticate the cow prospered, while those that did not were left behind.
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