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Secret life of birds [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Williams, Iolo,1962-; British Broadcasting Corporation.; Mill Creek Entertainment.;
Research, Sally Snow ; photography, Steve Phillipps ; edited by Jane Murrell ; music by John Hardy, Huw Fowler and Rob Whitehead.Presented by Iolo Williams.Traveling from wild coastlines to urban habitats, this fascinating BBC natural history series follows host and wildlife expert Iolo Williams as he explores the behavior of birds. Join Williams as he investigates how and why birds communicate, the breeding and nesting behavior of birds, the survival challenges that birds encounter, as well as an in-depth study revealing birds' ability to fly, the intricate design of their beaks and how their color and camouflage enables them to live in many different habitats. This ground breaking series reveals every aspect of their lives from surviving harsh winters to avoiding deadly predators.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital.
Subjects: Birds; Birds.; Documentary television programs.; Wildlife television programs.;
© c2010., Mill Creek Entertainment,
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Ocean giants [videorecording] / by Allan, Doug.; Brownlow, Mark.; Chapman, Philip.; Noirot, Didier.; 13 Production (Firm); 2 Entertain (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.); Warner Home Video (Firm);
Giant lives -- Deep thinkers -- Voices of the sea.Dolphins and whales may appear to be totally alien to us. But with their mental ability, group communication and the recent discovery that dolphins have individual names, they are closer to us than we ever imagined. Ace underwater cameramen Doug Allan and Didier Noirot embark on a quest to film the most amazing stories of whales and dolphins across the ocean world.E.DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Dolphins.; Nature television programs.; Whales.; Wildlife television programs.;
© c2012., 2 Entertain ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
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Witchcraft [videorecording] : myths and legends / by National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.); National Geographic Television.;
In the modern world, witchcraft and witches are dismissed as fantasies, but in many cultures, magic is alive and its practitioners admired and feared. Join National Geographic on a quest to find the stories behind the myths and legends of witchcraft. Along the way, meet an anthropologist who became a believer in Mexico and a 'witch cleanser' in Zimbabwe.E.DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation, 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Magic.; Warlocks.; Witchcraft.; Witches.;
© c2011., National Geographic,
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Mass extinction [videorecording] : life at the brink / by Holt, Sarah,1956-; Wright, Jeffrey.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright.It's a mystery on a global scale: five times in Earth's past, life has been nearly extinguished, the vast majority of plants and animals annihilated in a geologic instant. What triggered these dramatic events? And what might they tell us about the fate of our world? Joins scientists around the globe as they unravel the mysteries of two of the most dramatic mass extinction.E.DVD; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dinosaurs; Documentary television programs.; Mass extinctions.; Science television programs.;
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History's Crazy Rich Ancients. by The History® Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by The History® Channel in 2022.In HISTORY'S CRAZY RICH ANCIENTS, each episode introduces mysterious icons from the past who shared one obsession-from exotic animals to billion-dollar parties to nine-figure palaces.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Wealth.; Documentary television programs.;
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Brave new world [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-; Dawkins, Richard,1941-; Hawking, Stephen,1942-; Say, Louise V.; Sykes, Kathy,1966-; Winston, Robert M. L.; Acorn Media (Firm); Athena (Firm); Handel Productions, Inc.; IWC Media.;
Machines -- Health -- Technology -- Environment -- Biology.Host, Steven Hawking ; guest presenters, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Kathy Sykes, Robert Winston.Hosted by Professor Stephen Hawking, this five-part series travels the globe to explore the amazing research and inventions that will transform lives in the future. Hawking is joined by a cast of scientists offering expert commentary on today's scientific revolutions.E.DVD ; stereo.
Subjects: Discoveries in science.; Documentary television programs.; Inventions.; Research.; Science television programs.;
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Prescription: Nutrition. by Santana, Laura,film director.; Sechler, Craig,actor.; Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Craig SechlerOriginally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2017.Doctors, chefs and nutritionists weigh in on how changes in diet can positively affect health and longevity.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Nutrition.; Documentary television programs.;
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The gathering swarms [videorecording (BLURAY)] : bats, butterflies, and more / by Downer, John.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
A look at some of the planet's great gatherings, creatures that come together in inconceivable numbers, sometimes in millions, billions, and even trillions. Some gather to breed, migrate, for protection, or simply to keep warm. But in the process, a kind of super-organism is created in which individual intelligence is superseded by a collective consciousness that shares information and moves with a single purpose for the benefit of all.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 DTS-HD Digital surround.
Subjects: Bats.; Butterflies.; Documentary television programs.; Swarming (Zoology); Wildlife television programs.;
© 2014., PBS Distribution,
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Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places. by Watkins, Ed,film director.; Hawking, Stephen,actor.; Curiosity Stream (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Stephen HawkingOriginally produced by Curiosity Stream in 2016.Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking takes a flight of epic proportions to visit his favorite places in the Universe.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Astronomy.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Documentary television programs.; Universe.;
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Invisible universe revealed [videorecording] / by Yost, Peter.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
Twenty-five years ago, NASA launched one of the most ambitious experiments in the history of astronomy: the Hubble Space Telescope. This single telescope has helped astronomers pinpoint the age of the universe, revealed the birthplace of stars, and uncovered black holes lurking at the heart of galaxies. In honor of its anniversary, Nova tells the remarkable story that forever changed our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.E.DVD, widescreen presentation; Stereo.
Subjects: Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Astronomy.; Documentary television programs.; Galaxies.; Science television programs.;
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