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Iceland [videorecording] : land of fire and ice / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm); Parthenon Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)559102;
DVD.Iceland's lunar landscapes, complete with fiery volcanoes, thermal springs, a pristine wilderness and fjord-fringed northern shorelines, are rich in breathtaking scenery and wildlife. By contrast, the island's modern, growing capital, Reykjavik, attracts innovative designers and musicians, and is a mecca for both food and nature tourism.
Subjects: Video recordings.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.;
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Antarctica [videorecording] the last great wilderness / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm);
Antarctica is the world's coldest, driest and windiest continent. Here, remarkable plants and animals struggle to survive. Discover the secrets of this frozen desert - a land with no permanent human population that is owned by no one but claimed by many.DVD.
Subjects: Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.;
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Amazon River [videorecording] : the river of life / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm); Parthenon Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)559102;
DVD.The Amazon is a river of unparalleded power and the very lifeblood of the world's largest rainforest. In its murky water swim more kinds of fish than inhabit the entire Atlantic Ocean. Discover the secrets of this wondrous waterway, its fascinating history, the culture along its banks, and the creatures that draw life from its waters.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.;
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West Coast Canada [videorecording] land of the long white cloud / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm).;
Encounter bears in the wild and the mammoth whales in the seas around the West Coast of Canada. Learn about the origins of this fascinating region and its original inhabitants, and find out what makes it a tourist hot spot today. Discover why thousands flocked to this remote area in the 1850s, hoping to make their fortunes.DVD.
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South Africa [videorecording] : breathtaking beauty in a land of contrasts / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm); Parthenon Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)559102;
DVD.Explore this diverse country with its amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes, from the great Kalahari Desert to the miles of spectacular coast frequented by whales and Great Whites. Discover the most ancient cultures on Earth, explore teeming cities and learn what gives the Rainbow Nation its incredible vitality.
Subjects: Video recordings.; Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.;
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New Zealand [videorecording] land of the long white cloud / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm);
New Zealand is a country of extremes - a land of fjords, mountains, beaches and rainforests, where beautiful, vibrant cities contrast with huge, empty rural spaces. Here, the fascinating Polynesian culture of the Maori people fuses with European traditions.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.;
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Shanghai [videorecording] : pearl of the East / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm);
DVD.A blend of old and new, the dynamic city of Shanghai has grown from a tiny fishing village to China's biggest metropolis. While its futuristic buildings contribute to one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, its old districts are an evocative snapshot of China before its recent economic boom.
Subjects: Video recordings.; Nonfiction films.;
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Egypt [videorecording] land of the pharaohs / by International Masters Publishers.(CARDINAL)480706; MetaFilm (Firm).;
Take a journey through the land of many deserts but only one river, the great Nile, backbone of Egypt's magnificent civilization. Discover a country of windswept sands and Mediterranean beaches, ruined cities and lush oasis towns and find out the secrets of the Great Pyramids. Learn the story of this great nation of ancient tombs and bustling souks, a land where classical mythology and modern society live side by side.DVD
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What dreams may come [videorecording] / by Bain, Barnet.pro(CARDINAL)807315; Bass, Ronald.aus(CARDINAL)523786; Gooding, Cuba,Jr.,1968-act(CARDINAL)529943; Matheson, Richard,1926-2013.(CARDINAL)349321; Sciorra, Annabella.act(CARDINAL)786121; Simon, Stephen,1946-pro(CARDINAL)537168; Sydow, Max von,1929-2020.act(CARDINAL)829911; Ward, Vincent.drt(CARDINAL)799356; Williams, Robin,1951-2014.act(CARDINAL)343589; Interscope Communications (Firm)(CARDINAL)832476; Metafilmics (Firm)(CARDINAL)832338; PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)529424; PolyGram Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)527740;
Director of photography, Eduardo Serra ; editors, David Brenner, Maysie Hoy ; music, Michael Kamen.Robin Williams, Annabella Sciorra, Cuba Gooding Jr., Max von Sydow.Chris Neilson dies to find himself in a heaven more amazing than he could have ever dreamed of. There is one thing missing: his wife. After he dies, his wife, Annie, kills herself and goes to hell. Chris decides to risk eternity in hades for the small chance that he will be able to bring her back to heaven.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD-ROM features for Windows 95/98 and Macintosh.DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 channel AC3, 2.0 Dolby Pro Logic.
Subjects: Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Matheson, Richard, 1926-2013; Feature films.; Films for the hearing impaired.; Man-woman relationships; Reincarnation;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Homeless to Harvard [videorecording] the Liz Murray story / by Birch, Thora.(CARDINAL)847768; Bockstael, Robert.; Brandt Burgoyne, Anita.; Briesewitz, Uta.; Curry, Martha.; Febre, Louis.; Kern, Ronni.; Levin, Peter.; Lynch, Kelly,1959-; Mahoney, Michael.(CARDINAL)565115; Riley, Michael,1962-; Smith, Makyla.; Stewart, Jennifer.; Tager, Aron,1934-; Barnet Bain Films (Firm); Metafilmics (Firm)(CARDINAL)832338; Patriarch Pictures, Inc. (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)218485;
Director of photography, Uta Briesewitz ; editor, Anita Brandt Burgoyne ; music, Louis Febre ; costume designer, Martha Curry ; production designer, Jennifer Stewart.Thora Birch, Michael Riley, Robert Bockstael, Makyla Smith, Kelly Lynch, Aron Tager.Liz Murray was raised in poverty by drug-addicted parents. Though they loved her, they were unable to care for her and Liz ended up living on the streets by the age of 15. Profoundly affected by her mother's AIDS-related death, Liz forced herself to look at her future and make some significant changes. Her prospects were dismal, yet she turned her life around by going back to high school. While still homeless, Liz earned her diploma in two years. She went on to win a New York Times scholarship for needy students, which enabled her to attend Harvard University.MPAA rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Harvard University; Homeless teenagers; Scholarships; Desamparados, Adolescentes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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