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John Dooley
Lewis Carroll's The hunting of the snark
by Lewis Carroll
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15 editions published between 1981 and 1982 in English and held by 458 libraries worldwide
The Europeans
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 122 libraries worldwide This program traces the evolution of Europe during the Middle Ages from a group of loosely tied kingdoms to a prosperous community of nations.
The Middle Ages
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5 editions published between 1973 and 2004 in English and held by 121 libraries worldwide This program traces the evolution of Europe during the Middle Ages from a group of loosely tied kingdoms to a prosperous community of nations. Topics include the role of the Church, development of the feudal system, the rise of the nobility, the Crusades, formation of the German Hanseatic League, the effects of the plague, the growth of trade guilds, the discovery of printing, the urbanization of the peasantry, and the rise of science.
The nationalists
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3 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and held by 90 libraries worldwide This program examines how liberal ideas from the French Revolution fueled the fires of European nationalism, and how extreme nationalistic beliefs led to World War I.
The Renaissance, Reformation, and beyond towards a modern Europe
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 73 libraries worldwide "The Italian renaissance's contributions to revolutions in architecture, art, religion, commerce, politics, and navigation are discussed in this program." [From container].
The Demise of Western communism
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 70 libraries worldwide " ... discusses Western democracy's confrontation with, and ultimate defeat of, communism from the end of World War II to the destruction of the Berlin Wall"--Container.
An age of revolutions
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7 editions published between 1975 and 2004 in English and held by 69 libraries worldwide "Examines how the French and Industrial Revolutions altered Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries"--Container.
Between the wars
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 66 libraries worldwide "World War I altered the economic landscape of Europe and inadvertently contributed to World War II. In this program, we see how the interruption of American economic aid following the 1929 stock market crash caused havoc in the post-war European economy. The Versailles Treaty, Germany's inability to repay its war debt, and its chronic inflation problems are discussed. Germany's problem with inflation is related to the rise of fascism, to leaders including Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco, and to the infamous Munich Agreement"--Container.
The Beginnings: the Greeks and Romans
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide "This program traces Greek civilization from the Minoans to the city-states dominated by Athens ... the rise of the Roman empire ... [and]the invasion of the Visogoths." [From container].
The Flying Scotsman in Australia
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2 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide Features one of the worlds greatest steam locomotives during its never to be repeated visit to Australia. Shows the locomotive in the U.S.A. and England as well as footage of it being loaded and unloaded for its visit to Australia.
The Renaissance, Reformation, and beyond
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 28 libraries worldwide "The Italian Renaissance's contributions to revolutions in architecture, art, religion, commerce, politics, and navigation are discussed in this program. The Signoria Tower, Ghiberti's Baptistry doors, and Giotto's Bell Tower exemplify innovative ideas in architecture and art; Martin Luther and John Calvin apply similar revolutionary thinking to religion; Portuguese seafarers boldly set out to discover a route to India, while Christopher Columbus, setting his sights westward, discovers the New World"--Container.
Revelation
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide Tells the story of the rise of the Christian Church, beginning in Jerusalem and tracing the appearance and development of Paul's church within Europe.
Story of Islam the coming of the prophet
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3 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide Begins with a look at the Arabian peninsula where Judaism, Christianity and Islam all had their beginnings, and at the city of Jerusalem, so important to all three religions. Starting in the sixth century AD with the life of the prophet Mohammed, it traces two centuries of the development of Islam as an empire.
The beginnings the Greeks and the Romans
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2 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide This program traces Greek civilization from the Minoans to the city-states dominated by Athens. The Trojan War, Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis are discussed as major historical turning points. The rise of the Roman Empire and its 500-year dominance of Europe and the Mediterranean are attributed to its engineering and architectural expertise and military prowess. Emperor Diocletian, Constantine, and the invasion of the Visigoths are discussed in relationship to the 5th century downfall of the Empire.
The Romans
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Describes how the Romans imitated the Greek ideal of the city-state and how they emerged as a ruling force. Discusses the transition from republican to imperial rule and the Pax Romana. Outlines conquests, wars, political intrigues, and factors which led to the dissolution of the empire.
Story of Islam the flowering of Islam
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Details some basic tenets of the Islamic religion and describes life and commerce in the medieval empire's cities and deserts. Looks at the cultural achievements made as Arab conquerors absorbed the wisdom and skills of those they conquered.
La Vallée de la Loire The Loire Valley
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1 edition published in 1986 in French and held by 8 libraries worldwide Description and exploration of the Loire Valley featuring the countryside and wine production.
Bioinformatics : a review of current and future applications in the food industry
by John Dooley
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide
Story of Islam
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Traces the history of Islam from its beginnings to today.
Faces of Sweden
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1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Examines modern Sweden, including crafts, leisure activities, the life of a traditional village and the home of an aristocrat. more
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Antiquities Australia Bibliography Bioinformatics Church history--Primitive and early church Civilization Civilization, Medieval Civilization, Modern Civilization, Western Communism Cooking, French Documentary films Documentary films Europe Flying Scotsman (Locomotive) Food industry and trade France France--Loire River Valley Great Britain Greece History History, Modern Hunting of the snark (Carroll, Lewis) Illustrations Industrial revolution Industries Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) International relations Islam Islamic cities and towns Islamic civilization Islamic Empire Locomotives Middle Ages Muḥammad,--Prophet,--d. 632 Nationalism Post-communism Prophetic office of the Prophet Muhammad Reformation Renaissance Revolution (France : 1789-1799) Rome Short films Sweden Travel United States War--Causes Wine and wine making World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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