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Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations. 12 Specials that Capture the Spirit of Canada.
Publisher
NGHT, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Examines the forces deep below the Earth's surface that are constantly reshaping our world.
What will Earth look like in 250 million years? With a team of scientists, National Geographic investigates the dynamic process of Colliding Continents, by examining the forces deep below the Earth's surface that are constantly reshaping our world. These powerful forces rip vast land masses apart and send them smashing into one another--causing natural dissaters,...
Series
Publisher
Nev. Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"This documentary leads viewers on a tour of the stunning cove of Glenbrook, where remnants of the logging heyday are still visible on the banks and along the beaches. Historic Preservation Officer Ron James gives an overview of the logging operation and its tie-in with the mines of Virginia City. Bill Bliss, great-grandson of logging magnate Duane Bliss, walks the banks of the cove with for an insider's tour of what remains of the piers and mills....
Publisher
E1 Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Featuring captivating cinematography of the Antarctic landscape, this exhilarating documentary series follows the crew of the Sedna IV as they study the wildlife of the Antarctic region and examine the effects of climate change on their habitats.
Home use only.
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
When you've clawed your way to the top of the food chain, you have to fight to stay there. Experience this harsh reality through the eyes of the determined predators that rely on skill, instinct, and evolution to survive. But while they may be masters of their domains, that doesn't mean things always go their way, and with young mouths to feed, the pressure is on.
Publisher
Travel Channel
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
In this collection of No Reservations, Tony pushes himself even more. Things are going to be a little more difficult for Tony this time around. Political, moral, class or philosophical issues trouble some of these places. Tony brings his clear eye, curious nature, big appetite and unique sense of humor to every destination and every episode in this collection. And as always, the food is only the first glimpse of a wider view of how people live their...
Publisher
Pilot Productions
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
K.T. Comer travels around the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. She begins her adventures in the southern resort of Ayia Napa and ends in Kyrenia on the northern coast. Adela Ucar visits the Greek island of Crete to learn more about the island's World War II history and experience its stunning natural beauty along one of Europe's more popular walking trails, the E4. Her journey begins in the bustling harbor town Hania and ends at the stunning Elafonisi...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In November 2017, the Scan Pyramids research team announced they had made a historic discovery, using cutting-edge, non-invasive technology, they discovered several new cavities within the Great Pyramid. This is the biggest discovery to happen in the Pyramids in centuries.
Publisher
Gaiam
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Anthony Bourdain continues to traverse the globe and discover other people and cultures through their cuisines. From chowing down on ox tails in Madrid during the World Cup to sampling Pakistani dishes and skiing indoors in Dubai, Bourdain always finds the new and exciting in every destination he travels to.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
For the first time the inside story of the fierce dynastic tensions that were unleashed when the Queen fell in love with Prince Philip. Revealing the complexities and frustrations of the Royal marriage as the Queen struggled to reconcile the love of her husband with the suspicions of her family and her government.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Discover the story of Chef Jacques Pépin (b. December 18, 1935), a young immigrant with movie-star looks, a charming Gallic accent, and a mastery of cooking and teaching so breathtaking he became an early food icon-joining James Beard and Julia Child among the handful of Americans who transformed the way the country views the food world.
14) Greek odyssey
Publisher
Athena
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Beloved actress Joanna Lumley is a gracious guide on this absolutely fabulous Greek adventure. Lumley travels across Greece, relating the history of iconic sites including the Acropolis, Delphi, Mount Olympus, and Crete with charm and wit. Bonus includes: Twelve-page viewer's guide with an interview wih Lumley, a timeline of Greek history, and artilces on Lord Byron in Greece and the Muses and a biography of Joanna Lumley.
15) Freedom riders
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
This inspirational documentary is about a band of courageous civil-rights activists calling themselves the Freedom Riders. Gaining impressive access to influential figures on both sides of the issue, it chronicles a chapter of American history that stands as an astonishing testament to the accomplishment of youth and what can result from the incredible combination of personal conviction and the courage to organize against all odds.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
As world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart closed in on her record-setting attempt to fly around the world in July 1937, she disappeared somewhere over the Pacific Ocean - vanishing without a trace. Did she run out of fuel and crash into the sea? Or could she have survived?
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Questar, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds, yet they are some of the toughest creatures on the planet. Using cameras able to capture over 500 images a second, the hummingbirds' magical world can finally be seen and appreciated. Nature reveals their stunning abilities as they have never been seen before. Narrated by F. Murray Abraham.
Hummingbirds represent one of nature's most interesting paradoxes, they are the tiniest of birds, yet they qualify as some...
18) Dark money
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Examines the influence of untraceable corporate money on elections and elected officials, as well as the threats it poses to American democracy.
Publisher
National Geographic Television
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
When you've clawed your way to the top of the food chain, you have to fight to stay there. Experience this harsh reality through the eyes of the determined predators that rely on skill, instinct, and evolution to survive. But while they may be masters of their domains, that doesn't mean things always go their way, and with young mouths to feed, the pressure is on.
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