Washoe County Library System

Come along on a non-stop journey by air over four of the nation's most beautiful states: the exotic and breathtaking Hawaii, and the spectacular coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. Points of interest include: the mansion William Randolph Hearst built and the Golden Gate Bridge in California; some of America's wildest spaces and also its most modern cities in Washington; volcanic Crater Lake and the Oregon Trail in Oregon; Hawaii's eight...

Witness firsthand the power of pivotal world-changing weapons! Did the ancient craftsman get it right? Could a better weapon be made today using modern materials, science, and technology, or will traditional weapons reign supreme?

The blues is a seven-part documentary film series exploring the evolution of the blues, featuring rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon... et al., also including over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists such as B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck... et al. singing classic blues songs.

Explore the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, visit the glaciers of Patagonia, scale volcanoes, wander through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Lost City of the Tayrona, trek to Angel Falls or tango till dawn in Buenos Aires! Globe Trekker's Ultimate South America three-DVD Set offers all these experiences and more!

Explores the origins and effects of those inventions that shape our modern world. "This humorous and upbeat science series show that history is filled with seemingly unrelated discoveries that are actually connected in the most surprising ways. Host James Burke continues to delight viewers as he explores the effects and origins of inventions and events that shape the modern world"--Container cover insert.

John Lithgow narrates this insightful look at how dogs evolved from fierce wolves to playful pets--and why there are so many types of dogs today.--Container. NOVA provides insights into the origin and evolutionary strategy of dogs.

Explore the history of the clans through tours of the castles of Scotland. These structures have witnessed centuries of war, tribal treacheries, and triumphs. Delve into the origins and backgrounds of the famous Scottish clan names that are part of an intriguing history of ancient landmarks, battlefields, and landscapes. Includes the following titles: The Castles of Scotland Part 1 and 2, and Scottish Clans. Bonus programs includes: Scotland: The...

Footage from the Dean Martin Show, broadcast 1965-1974. A special one hour long compilation of classic entertainment including Dean's celebrity guests over the years. The show features: Bob Newhart, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Stewart, Don Rickles, Tony Bennett, Peter Sellers, Florence Henderson, Jonathan Winters.

Examines how plants and animals adapt to their physical surroundings in a variety of environments.

For the men who fought perhaps the fiercest battle of WWII, 70 years have passed. But the memories of those 36 bloody days on Iwo Jima have not. Now, in 2015, men who lost so much make the emotional pilgrimage back to face the defining moment of their lives. There is no other battle in any twentieth century war where former enemies would later come together for a ceremony of remembrance and forgiveness.