Summary: From Northern Europe to the Mediterranean, this samples a variety of cultures like no guidebook could portray. From the air, viewers see the architecture of Vienna, the coastline of the Cote d'Azur, the monuments of Rome, and a foggy view of London. Ground footage brings audiences a view of Amsterdam's bicycle culture and winding canals and Prague's Old Town Square.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.3 VISSummary: Two popular travel destinations in France unfold from a bird's eye view. See the beauty of southeastern France from a spectacular vantage point. Shot in high-definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, these two programs afford dazzling views of historic Provence, and the world-famous Mediterranean wonderland The Riviera.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.4 VISSummary: Take an aerial pilgrimage to Israel, the world's only Jewish state and Holy Land to three major religions. Stunning footage showcases Israel in all its diverse glory. Witness the magnificence of the country's many holy sites, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, alongside exotic seaside resorts and the austere beauty of the Judean desert.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.6 VISSummary: A beautiful virtual tour from Athens, on a modern odyssey as varied and dramatic as Greek history, exploring exotic islands scattered like stones in the brilliant blue Aegean, ancient ruins, verdant hills, rocky coastlines, and timeless traditions. The dramatic view is enhanced by a soundtrack of traditional and modern Greek music and a narrative that celebrates Greek history and mythology.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Experience the fairy tale beauty, natural wonders, and rich history of southern Germany. Then, journey to Austria, and see the essence of what was called Central Europe's crown jewel. Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera, each tour invites you to linger, for the total experience of a virtual vacation.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.3 VISPreib, Martin.
Summary: Martin Preib is an officer in the Chicago Police Department - a beat cop whose first assignment as a rookie policeman was working on the wagon that picks up the dead. This book chronicles the outer and inner lives of both a Chicago cop and the city. It recounts how Preib navigates the tenuous labyrinths of race and class in the urban metropolis.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: University of Chicago Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.311 PRESteinberg, Neil.
Summary: Documents the author's coming-of-age as an outsider who joined the elite ranks of Chicago journalism, tracing his observation of the city's vanishing industrial past and enduring landmarks while exploring its complex political dynamics.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The University of Chicago Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.54 STESummary: Float down the Colorado River, soar over cliffs and get lost in the warm colors that make up the southwest Grand Canyon Serenade, a stunning visual portrait of one of Earth's greatest wonders set to the world-class music of Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Satie, lets you experience some of the most breathtaking adventures on the planet. This mediative film journey showcases the beauty and spiritual...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Topics Entertainment 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 979.1 GRAMorehouse, Maggi M.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2000