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Close-up Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
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2 editions published between 1989 and 1990 in English and held by 42 libraries worldwide Examines the Wal-Mart formula for success: commitment to people, the "store-within-a-store" concept, "just in time" inventory management, and regional distribution centers.
Dissection of the circulatory system (blood vessels)
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide Provides an in depth look at the circulatory system using human cadaver dissection. This tour of the circulatory system is conducted by two physicians at the University of Florida medical school.
A Plant tour
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide This program discusses mass manufacturing principles.
Focus on international business
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Introduces the viewer to Ian Ward, founder of a successful chopsticks-producing company, and shows how a small business in Hibbing, Minnesota, became the world's largest exporter of chopsticks to Japan. The viewer will gain an overall understanding of business by exploring some of the business decisions and strategies that have made Lakewood Industries successful in the local, national and international marketplace.
The Digestive system
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Provides an in depth look at the digestive system using human cadaver dissection. This tour of the digestive system is conducted by two physicians at the University of Florida medical school.
Dispute resolution and the courts an overview
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Gives viewers a summary look at how the courts use dispute resolution at every level of the justice system, from mediation in community justice centers to court-ordered arbitration to the use of the summary jury trial.
To catch a cloud a thoughtful look at acid rain
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Attempts to dispel the propaganda surrounding the acid rain issue by offering a rational presentation about the nature of the atmosphere. Leading scientists provide insight into research concerning acid rain and man's impact, both good and bad, on the environment.
Sea World and computers
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Discusses how Sea World tracks the crowds and how the stars and their habits are managed by practical applications of computer technology.
A review of the novel Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide A review and analysis of the novel.
Lakeway Resort a case study in services marketing
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide This program discusses marketing services at Lakeway Resort and Conference Center. This is the story of Lakeway's management and their plans for the future.
Investments and the stock market
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Investment subjects such as the New York Stock Exchange, brokers and selling stock are discussed, along with descriptions of popular investment vehicles such as common stock, bonds and options.
A Review of the novel the Pearl
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Focuses on the setting, themes, characters, and purpose of John Steinbeck's story entitled The pearl, by retelling episodes which underline the author's techniques.
Competition the struggle for survival
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Examines competition as a mechanism of determining patterns of life and as a basic factor in the equation of life.
Plant tour, A production through packaging
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide A tour of a modern book publishing plant--one of the largest in the world, R.R. Donnelly & Sons.
Bahama tidal flats an example of carbonate sedimentation
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Explains the process of carbonate sedimentation in the Bahama tidal flats along Andros Island. Graphics and live footage illustrate the various types of sedimentation in different areas of the tidal flats.
The Crucible
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Establishes some facts of history concerning the 1692 witch hunt in Salem Village and raises for consideration this question: Were the devil's allies the accused or the accusers? Examines various characters in Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, and explores possible motives for the actions of each. Suggests that more than individuals were tested in these trials: on trial too were principles such as rationality and justice.
Adaptation lifeform and landform
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Examines adaptation as a phenomenon by which life develops and diversifies. Discusses the interaction between life and the environment, between life and environmental factors, between individual organisms and the general biological community, and between members of similar species.
The land, terrestrial environment
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1 edition published in 1980 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide
A review of the novel Sounder
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
The Old man and the sea a review of the novel
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide more
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Acid rain--Environmental aspects Adaptation (Biology) American literature American Revolution (1775-1783) Assembly-line methods Bahamas--Andros Island Biography Bonds Book industries and trade Brokers Carbonate rocks Case studies Competition (Biology) Computers, Special purpose Courts Criticism, interpretation, etc. Discount houses (Retail trade) Dispute resolution (Law) Earth Evolution (Biology) Export marketing--Management Freshwater ecology Geomorphology History International business enterprises Investments Landforms Literature Marine sediments Marketing Massachusetts--Salem Mass production Mediation New York Stock Exchange Pearl (Steinbeck, John) Physical geography Publishers and publishing Resource partitioning (Ecology) Sea World Service industries--Marketing Short films Stock exchanges Stocks Stores, Retail Surface of the Earth Tidal flats United States Wal-Mart (Firm) Ward, Ian Witchcraft
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