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Eyewitness weather
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8 editions published between 1996 and 2006 in English and held by 1,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide See how different types of weather form and the effect that climate has on our world
Arctic & Antarctic
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10 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the general ecology and animal life of the two polar regions and to their place in human history
Eyewitness ocean
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 1,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Discover the ancient myths that surround our oceans and the modern science behind them
Pond & river
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4 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the biological life of rivers and ponds and their influence on the history of human beings
Eyewitness rock & mineral
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5 editions published between 1996 and 2006 in English and held by 1,551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to the earth's geological history and the use of stones and minerals by human beings for buildings, tools and ornaments throughout their cultural development
Butterfly & moth
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5 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and held by 1,435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Take a flight of fancy with nature's most bequiling creatures. See their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and learn why these delicate insects have long inspired and entranced us
Plant
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora-- from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive
Jane Austen's Pride and prejudice
by Jane Austen
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3 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and held by 1,274 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The story of lively and rebellious Elizabeth Bennet, one of five unmarried daughters living in the countryside of nineteenth-century England, in a world where an advantageous marriage is a woman's sole occupation
Sherlock
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure series set in present-day London. The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain: they live at the same address, have the same names, and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them. And so across three thrilling, scary, action-packed, and highly modern adventures, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues and lethal killers to get at the truth
Simon Schama's Power of art
by Simon Schama
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5 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Focusing on eight iconic works of art, this series reveals the history of visual imagination through the ages. A combination of reconstruction, photography and storytelling transport the viewer back to the intense moments when great works were conceived and born: the murderous, messianic world of Baroque Rome; opulent, parvenu Amsterdam; paranoid, revolutionary Paris; Victorian England suffocating beneath riches and righteousness; the madhouses and brothels of Provence; the carnage of civil war Spain; 1950s New York, caught between Cold War jitters and Manhattan glitter. In each place, a great artist is backed into a corner, facing a crisis, given a chance to confound his rivals, enemies and critics one more time
Monster
by Dorling Kindersley Vision
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6 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 1,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Why do some animals give us the creeps? Takes a journey through fact and fantasy, coming face to face with deadly spiders, scorpions and ferocious crocodiles. Meet terrifying monsters from myth and legend and discover which real creatures may have inspired the creation of these mythical beasts. Followed by a short programme which looks behind the scenes at the making of Monster. Suggested audience: primary, intermediate, secondary, general
Human machine
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 1,128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Investigates the most complex machine of all-- the human body. Explores the vital organs, and examines the instruments of the senses
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,093 WorldCat member libraries worldwide This production of Shakespeare's masterpiece from Britain's renowned Royal Shakespeare Company was filmed on location rather than in the theatre. No recent stage production in Britain has attracted the excitement and nearly unanimous critical praise as this Hamlet. Dynamic, exciting, and contemporary, it breathes new life into Shakespeare's greatest play
How art made the world
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4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,092 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Reveals how the first big artistic discoveries were made and how they have cascaded down the centuries to define the look of the present day. Encompassing everything from cave paints to ceramics and pyramids to palaces, this film explores the global trend for unrealistic depictions of the human body; the secret powers of the feature film; how politicians manage to manipulate people so easily; visions of the afterlife; and why we use imagery at all
Sense and sensibility
by Ang Lee
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 1,074 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Sense and sensibility: Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?
A room with a view
by E. M Forster
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,020 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Set in the early 1900's. "[The film] tells the story of the coming of age of Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham-Carter). Longing to burst free from the repression of British upper class manners and mores, she must wrestle with her inner romantic longings to choose between the passionate George (Julian Sands) and the priggish but socially suitable Cecil (Daniel Day-Lewis)"--Container
Eyewitness volcano
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6 editions published between 1996 and 2006 in English and held by 995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Learn about the forces inside the Earth that cause volcanoes to erupt and earthquakes to shake the landscape
Insect
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Zoom in on a world of creatures that are industrious, sociable, and environmentally useful, but that are nevertheless avoided and ignored. Safely examine the wonders of the insect through macrophotography and startling 3-D graphics that reveal the true importance of these amazing life forms
Shark
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Takes you down into the murky world of sharks and their relatives, reveals what motivates these fascinating creatures, and dispels some myths about their behavior. Discover a shark that can fit in your hand and a shark that eats only plankton--and learn that not all sharks are killing machines
Fish
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Takes you deep into the waters of the world to discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature. Take the plunge from dazzling coral reefs to the darkest depths to meet fish--a vast and varied group of animals more
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