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Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Three unusual people--"defense intellectual" Richard Elster, who was involved in the management of the country's war machine; young documentary filmmaker Jim Finley, who is intent on documenting Elster's experience; and Elster's daughter Jessica, who behaves like an "otherworldly" woman from New York--train their binoculars on the desert landscape of California and build an odd, tender intimacy, something like a family. Then a devastating event throws...
2) The unspoken
Author
Description
Hired to investigate the legendary wreck of the freighter Jerry McGuen, which sank in 1898 while carrying the ill-gotten sarcophagus of an Egyptian sorcerer, to save a documentary in progress, paranormal investigator Katya Sokolov and forensics guru Will Chan are plunged into new depths of terror.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by KOCH Vision
Pub. Date
[2004], c2003
Description
Set sail for big adventure on the high seas with our fearless team of Popular Mechanics hosts. You'll swim along with dolphin friends, visit Sea World and other aquariums to help take care of turtles, manatees and sea lions, dive with sharks, and explore the largest submarine canyon on North America's West coast.
Author
Description
"The New York Times bestselling master of psychological suspense returns with a riveting thriller in which the possible heirs of a wealthy dying man are mysteriously being eliminated, one by one by one"--
Tech billionaire Miles Cookson has everything he could dream of-- except time. Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, there is a fifty percent chance that it can be passed on to the next generation. Two decades ago young, struggling Miles was...
Publisher
Distributed by Madacy Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
From the Wright brothers to the Right Stuff, this is the complete story of manned flight. Learn through rare images and lost interviews with the pioneers of aviation, 100 years of aviation history.
From the Wright brothers to the quest for space, this is the complete story of manned flight. Learn what really happened at Kill Devil Hill; join Lucky Lindy on his flight into history; hear Jimmy Doolittle's own story of the B-24 raid over Tokyo; walk...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
When two girls disappear from the town of Blackwood Bay, Alex intends to have the residents record their own stories. But she finds a village haunted by a tragedy that overshadows every corner.
Blackwood Bay. An ordinary place, home to ordinary people. It used to be a buzzing seaside destination. Ravaged by the effects of dwindling tourism and economic downturn, it is now a ghost town-- and the perfect place for film-maker Alex to shoot her new documentary....
8) Surf's up
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick is an up-and-coming surfer who is about to enter his first pro competition. Followed by a documentary crew to film his experiences, Cody leaves Antarctica for the warmer climes in order to surf in the Big Z Memorial Surf Championship covered by the SPEN network. His hero, champion surfer Big Z, has been gone for ten years, and Cody wants to win the championship in his memory. On his journey he encounters surfer-dude...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
It tells the story of a mathematician's quest to understand numbers. In her day job, professor of statistics Talithia Williams ponders the power of data looking for answers and spotting patterns in huge collections of numbers. But as the anticipated host, she takes a step back and turns her attention to the digits themselves exploring their origins and discovering the wonder that arises from simple, yet profound concepts like nothingness, infinity,...
10) Swamp tigers
Publisher
HIT Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001
Description
Footage of two tiger families living in the mangrove swamps of the Bay of Bengal.
11) Under the sea
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Transports you to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth, including Southern Australia, New Guinea, and others in the Indo-Pacific region and allows you to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
Series
Weapons of war volume 21
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Peacekeepers often serve in extreme conditions where ancient hatreds, organized crime and human rights abuses are widespread. Follow the development of peacekeeping in operations from all corners of the globe: from the Sinai Desert to Central America. Discover where peacekeeping initiatives have led to seccussful resolutions, and understand why other missions have failed.
Publisher
M.A.S. Productions
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Michael Berryman ("The Hills Have Eyes") explores the history of heavy metal music and horror, and how the two genres crossed paths. Various metal artists share their introductions to horror, influences, and more. Icons also discuss how their films have influenced the genre, their connections to metal artists, and why metal and horror work together, illustrated by commentary from industry giants. Mike Schiff includes a narrative wraparound film that...
14) Out of mind
Author
Series
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
2005
Description
"While in Cambodia to film a documentary, a young woman becomes embroiled in the disappearance of a friend and her investigation widens when she returns to England"--Provided by the publisher.
Series
Weapons of war volume 11
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
2007
Description
The combat rifleman's firepower has steadily expanded since early last century and his role is as valuable as ever. The assault fifle, keeping pace with technology, remains vital to infantrymen, commandos, and guerrillas alike. Discover how the modern assault rifle was developed from the pioneering automatic rifles of World War II. Witness the rifleman in action, from World War I to the jungles of Vietnam, and see how the modern infantryman can deploy...
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Recent stunning discoveries are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished there for centuries. Dense settlements indicate populations in the millions, supported by sophisticated agricultural systems, while huge geometric earthworks and roadways bear witness to complex religious ideas and social networks.
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
An award-winning, feature-length documentary about the federal governmentb2ss ban on Floridab2ss iconic airboats in much of the Everglades. The measure is part of the world's largest effort to repair a damaged ecosystem, a vast river of grass that has been ravaged by more than a century of development, pollution, and other environmental degradation. The outcome will determine the future of the region's water supply, and its ability to withstand rising...
18) Lives well lived
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of people aged 75-100, who reveal their secrets for living a meaningful life. Encompassing 3,000 years of collective life experience, diverse people share life lessons about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive in the midst of life's greatest challenges.
Series
Weapons of war volume 20
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Find out how the US entered the conflict in Southeast Asia and how US tacticians planned to bring the war to a swift end through sustained bombing campaigns. Follow the large scale use of helicopters for the first time in combat, functioning as troop transports, flying gunships and rescue aircraft. Understand the role of the "Huey"; the workhorse of the war in Vietnam. Discover the wide variety of aircraft employed in Vietnam, ranging fom MiG-killing...
20) Killing Lincoln
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Description
Chronicles the events leading up to the death of the 16th president.
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