Engel, Larry
Overview
| Works: | 71 works in 148 publications in 1 language and 4,271 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs History Documentary films Historical television programs Travelogues (Television programs) Nature television programs Television programs Drama Action and adventure films |
| Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Production personnel, Producer, Author |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Larry Engel
The human spark by
Graham Chedd(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Alda takes a look at how humans first appeared on Earth millions of years ago, and how our species not only survived, but thrived, through some unimaginable conditions. Alda visits with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Alda takes a look at how humans first appeared on Earth millions of years ago, and how our species not only survived, but thrived, through some unimaginable conditions. Alda visits with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
Hurricane!(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Join Hugh Willoughby on a data-gathering flight made into the eye of Hurricane Gilbert in September 1988. Hear first-hand accounts of Hurricane Camille, the most devastating storm ever to strike the United States
14 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Join Hugh Willoughby on a data-gathering flight made into the eye of Hurricane Gilbert in September 1988. Hear first-hand accounts of Hurricane Camille, the most devastating storm ever to strike the United States
Tornado! by
Filipp Andreevich Mali︠a︡vin(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows a chase team of scientists as they pursue nature's most destructive and elusive weather phenomenon: tornadoes
11 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows a chase team of scientists as they pursue nature's most destructive and elusive weather phenomenon: tornadoes
Mysteries of deep space(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This series of three one-hour programs dives into the vastness of space as it presents the boldest new achievements of modern astronomy, joining astronomers as they probe the limits of the observable universe and peer into the violent world of black holes and supernovas. Combining live-action sequences, state-of-the-art computer animation and spectacular high-resolution images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the series provides viewers with a stunning new perspective on the universe
4 editions published between 1997 and 2016 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This series of three one-hour programs dives into the vastness of space as it presents the boldest new achievements of modern astronomy, joining astronomers as they probe the limits of the observable universe and peer into the violent world of black holes and supernovas. Combining live-action sequences, state-of-the-art computer animation and spectacular high-resolution images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the series provides viewers with a stunning new perspective on the universe
God, Darwin and the dinosaurs by
Larry Engel(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Nova program chronicles the history of the creation-evolution controversy in the United States and examines the arguments put forth by the supporters of both views
8 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This Nova program chronicles the history of the creation-evolution controversy in the United States and examines the arguments put forth by the supporters of both views
Gangland graveyard(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the rise and fall of the Bonanno Family, as well as the techniques used by the FBI to bring down this notorious mob family
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the rise and fall of the Bonanno Family, as well as the techniques used by the FBI to bring down this notorious mob family
American cinema by
New York Center for Visual History(
Visual
)
in English and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic analysis of the American motion picture industry that combines rare archival film, key scenes from immortal movies, interviews with leading filmmakers and commentary from noted film scholars and critics
in English and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic analysis of the American motion picture industry that combines rare archival film, key scenes from immortal movies, interviews with leading filmmakers and commentary from noted film scholars and critics
Eyes(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates how the eyeball evolved, from ancestors of jellyfish that developed light-sensitive cells to primates that use visual adaptations, including the ability to see color, to better exploit their habitat. Highlights also vision in insects and birds, visual adaptation in animals of prey, and night vision
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrates how the eyeball evolved, from ancestors of jellyfish that developed light-sensitive cells to primates that use visual adaptations, including the ability to see color, to better exploit their habitat. Highlights also vision in insects and birds, visual adaptation in animals of prey, and night vision
Madrid by
Paul Guinard(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Spain's capital, including views of a bull ring, a secluded convent, the Reina Sofia, and a medieval castle in Segovia
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Spain's capital, including views of a bull ring, a secluded convent, the Reina Sofia, and a medieval castle in Segovia
The search for alien worlds(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mankind's search for planets and the presence of life beyond our solar system. Planet hunters Geoff Marcy and Paul Butler examine what they believe is a previously undiscovered solar system and identify planets that may even support life. Also explores the latest efforts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and goes behind the scenes as scientists prepare to look for evidence of primitive life on Mars through missions such as Pathfinder. Combines live-action sequences, state-of-the-art computer animation and spectacular high-resolution images from powerful new telescopes
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mankind's search for planets and the presence of life beyond our solar system. Planet hunters Geoff Marcy and Paul Butler examine what they believe is a previously undiscovered solar system and identify planets that may even support life. Also explores the latest efforts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and goes behind the scenes as scientists prepare to look for evidence of primitive life on Mars through missions such as Pathfinder. Combines live-action sequences, state-of-the-art computer animation and spectacular high-resolution images from powerful new telescopes
Exploding stars and black holes(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Powerful telescopes such as the Hubble make possible dramatic investigations of black holes and supernovae
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Powerful telescopes such as the Hubble make possible dramatic investigations of black holes and supernovae
The human spark(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Alda takes a look at how humans first appeared on Earth millions of years ago, and how our species not only survived, but thrived, through some unimaginable conditions. Alda visits with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Alda takes a look at how humans first appeared on Earth millions of years ago, and how our species not only survived, but thrived, through some unimaginable conditions. Alda visits with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
The human spark(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this episode Alda visits with scientists and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this episode Alda visits with scientists and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain
Going places(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a visit to two of New Mexico's most popular tourist destinations, including views of the galleries of Canyon Road, a Native American pueblo along the High Road, and the Sanctuario de Chimayo
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a visit to two of New Mexico's most popular tourist destinations, including views of the galleries of Canyon Road, a Native American pueblo along the High Road, and the Sanctuario de Chimayo
Going places(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Bali, including views of legong dancers, an active volcano, and surfing at Kutu Beach
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Bali, including views of legong dancers, an active volcano, and surfing at Kutu Beach
To the edge of the universe(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Hubble Space Telescope peers deep into the cosmos to reveal the mysterious structure of the universe
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Hubble Space Telescope peers deep into the cosmos to reveal the mysterious structure of the universe
The automobile story(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once the automobile industry was the symbol of American industry, style, and leisure--until Toyota adapted American mass production methods to Japanese standards. Embattled American auto makers are trying to reverse history by using Japanese success strategy in planning, design, engineering, and manufacturing
4 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once the automobile industry was the symbol of American industry, style, and leisure--until Toyota adapted American mass production methods to Japanese standards. Embattled American auto makers are trying to reverse history by using Japanese success strategy in planning, design, engineering, and manufacturing
Yellowstone in winter(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes a stunning wonderland of frozen waterfalls, steaming geysers, bubbling mud flat and snow-covered forests. Also, foraging bison and elk, dog sled excursions, skiing and snowboarding and dancing & feasting at the local favorite eatery
1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 78 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes a stunning wonderland of frozen waterfalls, steaming geysers, bubbling mud flat and snow-covered forests. Also, foraging bison and elk, dog sled excursions, skiing and snowboarding and dancing & feasting at the local favorite eatery
Going places(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes a visit to the bright lights of Broadway with Joel Grey, rollerbladers, bicylists and birdwatchers swooping down in Central Park, a bone-rattling ride on the infamous Cyclone at Coney Island, a gospel service in Harlem, and samples of the city's wide array of ethnic cuisines from Little Italy to Chinatown
2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes a visit to the bright lights of Broadway with Joel Grey, rollerbladers, bicylists and birdwatchers swooping down in Central Park, a bone-rattling ride on the infamous Cyclone at Coney Island, a gospel service in Harlem, and samples of the city's wide array of ethnic cuisines from Little Italy to Chinatown
Going places(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Turkey, including views of Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches, the cave dwellings of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus
2 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a tour of Turkey, including views of Ottoman mosques, Byzantine churches, the cave dwellings of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus
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Related Identities
- WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
- Lucas, Thomas Production personnel Author of screenplay Director Producer
- Engel Brothers Media Inc
- WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
- Cineworks (Firm)
- MPI Home Video (Firm)
- Engel, Steven
- WGBH Video (Firm)
- Wescott, Don
- Chedd, Graham Author of screenplay Producer Author
Associated Subjects
Adaptation (Biology) Astronomy Automobile industry and trade Black holes (Astronomy) Brain--Evolution Cosmology Creationism--Study and teaching Deep space Economic history Evolution (Biology) Evolution--Study and teaching Expanding universe Eye--Adaptation Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft) Human beings--Origin Human biology Human evolution Hurricane Andrew (1992) Hurricane Camille (1969) Hurricane Gilbert (1988) Hurricane Katrina (2005) Hurricanes Hurricanes--Tracks Indonesia--Bali Island Interstellar communication Japan Life on other planets Mars (Planet) Medical jurisprudence Meteorology Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Motion pictures Motion pictures--Social aspects Natural disasters Natural history New Mexico--Santa Fe New Mexico--Taos New York (State)--New York Spain--Madrid Spain--Segovia Spain--Toledo Supernovae Tornadoes Travel Turkey United States United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation United States--Yellowstone National Park Winter sports
