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The Nile "lifeblood of Egypt
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide Egypt's civilization stretches for over 50 centuries. The video shows Cairo, Memphis, the pyramids, Alexandria, the Suez Canal, the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea, Luxor, Karnaw and Aswan. At the center of Egyptian civilization is the Nile.
Ahmad Shamlou master poet of liberty
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2 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in Persian and held by 19 libraries worldwide Iranian poet Ahmad Shamlou talks about his poetry, the world of poetry, and his life. Filmed over a two year period from 1996-1998.
Ahmad Mahmoud a noble novelist
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1 edition published in 2009 in Persian and held by 16 libraries worldwide Iranian novelist Ahmad Mahmoud talks about his novels, his politics, and his love for his native region of Khuzestane.
Fritz Scholder painting the paradox
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3 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Explore with the artist Fritz Scholder, his world, his works and his thoughts.
Getting the story the basics of professional journalism
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide Discussion of reporting, writing and editing techniques.
Lost tribes of New Guinea
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Closely examines the lives of three tribal groups in New Guinea, the Asmat, the Dani and Korowai, who, despite modern efforts to tame the land and "pacify" them, live as hunter-gatherers or subsistence mountainside farmers, grouped in small clans.
Realm of the white shark
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide The heaviest concentration of great white sharks in the world is just off San Francisco, California. More attacks by great whites have taken place here than anywhere else on earth. We'll talk with people who have been attacked and survived and learn why these sharks attack swimmers. There are indications the number of these giant predators is growing because the populations of marine animals upon which they feed are growing.
The whales that came back
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Once hunted nearly to extinction, gray whales have returned to their prehunting population. Each year they conduct the longest mammalian migration on earth, ending up in the lagoons of Baja, California. Now that they are no longer hunted, they exhibit extraordinary friendliness for humans, even sticking their heads into small boats for a rub.
Challenge of the seas
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide This series of videos provides an in-depth look at the amazingly varied life of the world's oceans. The programs not only explore the ecology and wildlife of the oceans, but also show the effect mankind has had on the oceans, both good and bad, through fishing, hunting, scientific investigation and environmental protection.
Tribes in the sea
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide A team of divers works to achieve communication and study the habits of dolphins in the Bahamas. Using underwater computers, they achieve several breakthroughs, not the least of which is an extraordinarily friendly relationship with the dolphins. This unique relationship allows the scientists to identify individual dolphins and see them playing with sting rays and even sharks. We'll learn how dolphins use their high intelligence in the wild.
Peddling paradise
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Hawaii has always been thought of as a paradise, but the island is changing before our eyes. This film begins with astonishing footage of volcanic activity creating the islands and explores the forces of destruction and the effect of increasing population on the islands.
Tribes in the sea, part two
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide A team of divers works to achieve communication with a school of dolphins in the Bahamas. Using underwater computers, they achieve several breakthroughs, not the least of which is an extraordinarily friendly relationship with the dolphins. This unique relationship allows the scientists to identify individual dolphins and see them playing with sting rays and even sharks. We'll learn how dolphins use their high intelligence in the wild.
Cities in the sea
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Although majestic coral reefs provide shelter for larger fish and protect the coast from erosion, they are highly vulnerable. This program offers a stunning look at life amongst the reefs.
Last of the manatees
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide The manatee is an endearing animal but their livelihood is threaten by the recreational interests in Florida. The public is now rallying to their defense, but the prospects are not good.
Once upon a manta
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Divers in Mexico's Sea of Cortez find a manta ray tangled in fishing line. A diver rescues that manta, and it becomes friendly, eventually allowing the divers to ride its 12 foot back. We'll describe the fascinating natural history of this astonishing animal. Though sometimes called "devil fish," they are not harmful to humans and feed solely on plankton. We'll look at the ocean forces which attract the mantas to one part of the Sea of Cortez and see the phenomenol grace of this mythical creature.
Birds of Cortez
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 1 library worldwide The Sea of Cortez is the end point for hundreds of migrations. We follow the work of dedicated young women who live on the islands, trying to protect these sensitive areas from direct interference and tourist development.
Refuge in the seas kelp forests
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Kelp forests tower like giant redwoods and are one of the earth's most majestic creations. These forests are also home to creatures ranging from tiny fish to giant whales.
Hammerheads of El Bajo
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Each summer tens of thousands of hammerhead sharks migrate through the Sea of Cortez. It is possible to swim among these massive schools and observe their behavior. Needless to say, this is an impressive experience. Scientists are trying to discover why they school and whether they are mating and/or feeding while schooling. Observations cannot be made on scuba diving apparatus which frightens the sharks. Divers must free dive to 100 feet to film and study these creatures. This is where the danger lies.
Alaska/Canada
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Overview of the cruise from San Francisco to Alaska. Views of ports, life aboard ship, shore excursions, along with the amenities and services offered on the ship. more
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Art Asmat (Indonesian people) Authors, Iranian Biographical films Biography Birds Civilization Coral reef conservation Coral reef ecology Coral reefs and islands Dani (New Guinean people) Documentary films Dolphins Egypt Endangered species Ethnology Florida Foreign study Hawaii Indian painting Indians Indigenous peoples Journalism--Authorship Journalism--Editing Manatees Manners and customs Marine animals Marine ecology Marine resources conservation Mobulidae Natural history Nature conservation New Guinea Nile River Nonfiction films Oceanography Ocean travel Pacific Ocean--Gulf of California Persian poetry Rays (Fishes) Reporters and reporting Scholder, Fritz,--1937-2005 Seals (Animals) Shāmlū, Aḥmad Shark attacks Sharks Travel Travelogues (Motion pictures) United States Whales
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