Bredar, John B.
Overview
Works: | 101 works in 218 publications in 3 languages and 8,074 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Documentary television programs Film adaptations Fantasy films Action and adventure films History Documentary films Nonfiction television programs Pictorial works Historical films |
Roles: | Author of screenplay, Author, Producer, Scenarist, Director, Production personnel, Editor |
Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
John B Bredar
Inside Mecca by
National Geographic Society (U.S.)(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What do a successful executive from suburban Malaysia, a religious radio commentator from rural South Africa and an Irish-born college professor from the United States have in common? They're all about to embark on the spiritual journey of a lifetime--the sacred Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca known as the hajj. One out of every five people on Earth--some 1.3 billion--practice Islam. Over 80 percent of these Muslims live outside the Middle East, but they share a single spiritual center, and each year two million Muslims visit the holy city during the hajj. During the five-day hajj, believers seek to become closer to God, ask pardon for their sins, and renew their spiritual commitment. The events of the hajj have long remained veiled from non-Muslims, who are forbidden even to enter the holy city of Mecca. But a team of Muslim filmmakers gained access to Islam's holiest place during the peak of the pilgrimage to document the event for National Geographic Television. This film reveals the many faces of modern Islam
11 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What do a successful executive from suburban Malaysia, a religious radio commentator from rural South Africa and an Irish-born college professor from the United States have in common? They're all about to embark on the spiritual journey of a lifetime--the sacred Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca known as the hajj. One out of every five people on Earth--some 1.3 billion--practice Islam. Over 80 percent of these Muslims live outside the Middle East, but they share a single spiritual center, and each year two million Muslims visit the holy city during the hajj. During the five-day hajj, believers seek to become closer to God, ask pardon for their sins, and renew their spiritual commitment. The events of the hajj have long remained veiled from non-Muslims, who are forbidden even to enter the holy city of Mecca. But a team of Muslim filmmakers gained access to Islam's holiest place during the peak of the pilgrimage to document the event for National Geographic Television. This film reveals the many faces of modern Islam
Inside the Vatican by
John B Bredar(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and Slovenian and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican. Privileged accounts from Vatican officials, historians, and devoted individuals who work closely with Pope John Paul II provide insight into the remarkable history of the holy city and the unique traditions that have survived for nearly 2000 years
26 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and Slovenian and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rare glimpse inside the secret archives and private chapels of the Vatican. Privileged accounts from Vatican officials, historians, and devoted individuals who work closely with Pope John Paul II provide insight into the remarkable history of the holy city and the unique traditions that have survived for nearly 2000 years
Arlington : field of honor(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic presents a portrait of one of America's most sacred places. Once little more than a potter's field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history
3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic presents a portrait of one of America's most sacred places. Once little more than a potter's field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history
The Gospel of Judas by
National Geographic Television & Film(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Scholars and theologians discuss the discovery of The Gospel of Judas, how it was restored, and its implications for Christianity
17 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Scholars and theologians discuss the discovery of The Gospel of Judas, how it was restored, and its implications for Christianity
The president's photographer : fifty years inside the Oval Office by
John B Bredar(
Book
)
5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Official companion to the National Geographic Television Special aired in November 2010, The President's Photographer is the intimate story of the men and women who are both visual historians and key links between the public and the Presidents. Like the program, this behind-the-scenes book features the images and recollections of the nine professionals who have served as official White House photographers.--From publisher description
5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Official companion to the National Geographic Television Special aired in November 2010, The President's Photographer is the intimate story of the men and women who are both visual historians and key links between the public and the Presidents. Like the program, this behind-the-scenes book features the images and recollections of the nine professionals who have served as official White House photographers.--From publisher description
Tornado intercept(
Visual
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A meteorologist and an IMAX filmmaker drive into the heart of a tornado in a custom built 8,000-pound vehicle of steel plating and bulletproof glass
3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A meteorologist and an IMAX filmmaker drive into the heart of a tornado in a custom built 8,000-pound vehicle of steel plating and bulletproof glass
Into the Great Pyramid by
John B Bredar(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and Slovenian and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Archaeologists explore the pyramids of Egypt, focusing on the Great Pyramid. Among the highlights of the program: a remote-controlled robotic camera travels into a previously-unexplored shaft in the Great Pyramid; Egypt's oldest intact sarcophagus is unsealed on camera for the first time; and researchers unearth new clues about the people who built the pyramids and how they accomplished this epic engineering feat
6 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in English and Slovenian and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Archaeologists explore the pyramids of Egypt, focusing on the Great Pyramid. Among the highlights of the program: a remote-controlled robotic camera travels into a previously-unexplored shaft in the Great Pyramid; Egypt's oldest intact sarcophagus is unsealed on camera for the first time; and researchers unearth new clues about the people who built the pyramids and how they accomplished this epic engineering feat
Inside the White House : America's most famous house(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary takes viewers on an in-depth tour of the White House, including its private quarters. Interviews with White House staff members as well as every President and First Lady living at the time of production are included, as is a behind-the-scenes look at a state dinner preparation
5 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary takes viewers on an in-depth tour of the White House, including its private quarters. Interviews with White House staff members as well as every President and First Lady living at the time of production are included, as is a behind-the-scenes look at a state dinner preparation
Everest : 50 years on the mountain(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain on earth. Now their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights."--Container
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain on earth. Now their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights."--Container
Illicit : the dark trade(
Visual
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7 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the shadowy web of illicit trade that has resulted from globalization, the Internet, and electronic banking. Discusses how lucrative international criminal networks thrive while causing rampant political corruption and the subversion of governments, as well as threatening the world economy. Looks at the consequences of consumer demand for cheap black market counterfeit goods, from knock-off handbags to bootlegged compact discs to fake pharmaceuticals
7 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the shadowy web of illicit trade that has resulted from globalization, the Internet, and electronic banking. Discusses how lucrative international criminal networks thrive while causing rampant political corruption and the subversion of governments, as well as threatening the world economy. Looks at the consequences of consumer demand for cheap black market counterfeit goods, from knock-off handbags to bootlegged compact discs to fake pharmaceuticals
Egyptian secrets of the afterlife(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New excavations are revealing more than we've ever known about what the Egyptians knew they'd encounter on their afterlife journey. Today, Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a mysterious tunnel at the very bottom of Seti's tomb, a perilous tunnel dug far below the surface of the Earth. On a true Indiana Jones-style quest, Dr. Hawass will put his own life in jeopardy for the sake of discovery
3 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New excavations are revealing more than we've ever known about what the Egyptians knew they'd encounter on their afterlife journey. Today, Dr. Zahi Hawass is excavating a mysterious tunnel at the very bottom of Seti's tomb, a perilous tunnel dug far below the surface of the Earth. On a true Indiana Jones-style quest, Dr. Hawass will put his own life in jeopardy for the sake of discovery
The lord of the rings by
Orlando Bloom(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at several themes of The Lord of the rings, The Return of the king and shows that while Middle Earth may not be real, the situations characters and motivations resonate through history
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at several themes of The Lord of the rings, The Return of the king and shows that while Middle Earth may not be real, the situations characters and motivations resonate through history
I love dinosaurs(
Visual
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic puts together two dinosaur stories with a question and answer period with children before each segment. See a new never-before-seen dinosaur, the Jobaria. Meet Sue the T.rex, she's 67 million years old and is the world's largest and most complete T.rex ever found
4 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic puts together two dinosaur stories with a question and answer period with children before each segment. See a new never-before-seen dinosaur, the Jobaria. Meet Sue the T.rex, she's 67 million years old and is the world's largest and most complete T.rex ever found
Quest for the Phoenicians(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Their sea-faring skills and vast trading network were the envy of the ancient world. But even today, the fabled Phoenicians remain a people shrouded in legend. Now, unravel a 3,000-year-old mystery as you join National Geographic on the Quest for the Phoenicians"--Container
5 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 205 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Their sea-faring skills and vast trading network were the envy of the ancient world. But even today, the fabled Phoenicians remain a people shrouded in legend. Now, unravel a 3,000-year-old mystery as you join National Geographic on the Quest for the Phoenicians"--Container
Predators at war by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC(
Visual
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3 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 195 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follow five mega-predators as they struggle for survival in a cruel season of deprivation on South Africa's Mala Mala Reserve. The ultimate look at animal survival through groundbreaking images, innovative story-telling, and the visual language of war
3 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 195 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follow five mega-predators as they struggle for survival in a cruel season of deprivation on South Africa's Mala Mala Reserve. The ultimate look at animal survival through groundbreaking images, innovative story-telling, and the visual language of war
Search for the ultimate survivor : the mystery of us by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through recreations and computer animation along with expedition footage, National Geographic explores fascinating new discoveries, including a hobbit-sized human and an ancient super hominid, that help shed new light on the mysteries of our origins
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through recreations and computer animation along with expedition footage, National Geographic explores fascinating new discoveries, including a hobbit-sized human and an ancient super hominid, that help shed new light on the mysteries of our origins
I love dinosaurs : Africa's dinosaur giants ; Sue the T.rex(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic puts together two dinosaur stories with a question and answer period with children before each segment. See a new never-before-seen dinosaur, the Jobaria. Meet Sue the T.rex, she's 67 million years old and is the world's largest and most complete T.rex ever found
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 173 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic puts together two dinosaur stories with a question and answer period with children before each segment. See a new never-before-seen dinosaur, the Jobaria. Meet Sue the T.rex, she's 67 million years old and is the world's largest and most complete T.rex ever found
Great white shark : truth behind the legend(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the 25th anniversary of the movie "Jaws," National Geographic embarks on a voyage of discoveries about the great white shark
3 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the 25th anniversary of the movie "Jaws," National Geographic embarks on a voyage of discoveries about the great white shark
Machu Picchu al descubierto(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2010 in Spanish and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 2.400 metros de altitud, en el corazón de la cordillera andina, se alzan las ruinas de una misteriosa y antigua ciudad llamada Machu Picchu. Este importante enclave Inca permaneció oculto durante 400 añoñs, hasta que el explorador Hiram Bingham dio con él en 1911. La falta de registros escritos por sus orígenes y su historio rodeó la ciudad de un velo de misterio
1 edition published in 2010 in Spanish and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 2.400 metros de altitud, en el corazón de la cordillera andina, se alzan las ruinas de una misteriosa y antigua ciudad llamada Machu Picchu. Este importante enclave Inca permaneció oculto durante 400 añoñs, hasta que el explorador Hiram Bingham dio con él en 1911. La falta de registros escritos por sus orígenes y su historio rodeó la ciudad de un velo de misterio
National Geographic: beyond the movie : the Lord of the Rings(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic presents a unique look into the blockbuster film as well as the real-life story behind it and the author who wrote it
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
National Geographic presents a unique look into the blockbuster film as well as the real-life story behind it and the author who wrote it
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- National Geographic Society (U.S.)
- National Geographic Television & Film
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- National Geographic Television
- Coyote, Peter Narrator
- National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
- David, Keith Narrator
- Mehdi, Anisa Producer Author of screenplay Director
- Amirani, Taghi Cinematographer
- Khan, Yasir Cinematographer
Associated Subjects
Antiquities Apocryphal Gospels Arabian Peninsula Aragorn--II,--King of Gondor Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.) Asia--Mount Everest Baggins, Frodo Bible.--Gospels Catholic Church Civilization Courage Dinosaurs Egypt Friendship Gandalf Gold rings Good and evil Gospel of Judas Islam Islam and state John Paul--II,--Pope, Judas Iscariot Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia) Kings and rulers Masjid al-Ḥarām Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Mountaineers Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages Niger Obama, Barack Paleontology Photojournalists Political science Presidents Presidents--Staff Pyramids Rings Saudi Arabia--Mecca South Dakota Stegosaurus Tolkien, J. R. R.--(John Ronald Reuel), Tornadoes Travel Triceratops Two towers (Tolkien, J.R.R.) Tyrannosaurus rex United States Vatican City White House (Washington, D.C.) Wurman, Joshua