Summary: Filmed in 15 countries, this collection of video segments spotlights Malalai Joya, Mukhtar Mai, and 17 other women who are making a difference in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This multi-section program examines the relationships between established sociological perspectives-structural functionalism, Marxist theory, and early feminist theory-and the family; investigates how over several decades the decline in marriage, an increase in cohabitation and divorce, and the lowering fertility rate in the U.K. have affected the British nuclear family; and juxtaposes the old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Cook, Deanna F.
Summary: "Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity, and in her new kids' cookbook, best-selling author Deanna F. Cook leads young chefs on a tasty tour of global cultures and cuisines. Kids gain practical kitchen skills through preparing breakfasts, drinks, snacks, dinners, and desserts from around the world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.59 COOMachajewski, Sarah
Summary: The Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built by humans, crossing mountains and rivers. It is a lasting symbol of the ways the human and physical geographic features of East and Southeast Asia come together. From the bustling city of Hong Kong to the island nations of Singapore and Malaysia, readers will discover how people have impacted the land, and how the land has affected the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 950 MACSummary: Taking into account the dramatic shift in the focus of research in recent years from theories about criminal activity to applications of crime prevention, this multi-section program compares and contrasts the concepts of social causation, social construction, and social control as they relate to the sociology of crime and deviance. Topics include the influence of wider social forces on theories...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: For many, the joy of travel is often an authentic, immersive experience of the local culture. Here, National Geographic's insider tips offer a unique look at the places and activities around the world that captivate the residents--from regional festivals, undiscovered local restaurants, and lesser-known art galleries, to quiet places to sit and watch another world stroll by. A bonus chapter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.202 WHEFrigiola, Heather
Summary: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Feather 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRISummary: With the abyss of the Cultural Revolution far behind it, cinema in the People's Republic of China is as vital and complex as any in the world. This program examines the so-called Fifth and Sixth generations of Chinese filmmakers, exploring their thematic and stylistic differences and their varying approaches to domestic and international markets. It also looks at underground auteurs who use...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This multi-section program explains the role of sociological theory, distinguishes between structure and action, and sheds light on three major perspectives in sociology-societies as organic structures, societies as economic structures, and societies as social action-by looking at their origins and key ideas and then showing how they can be applied. The video concludes by using a case study on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Rosenberg, Joel C.
Summary: Based on interviews with political, military, intelligence, business, and religious leaders in Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Russia; newly declassified documents from the CIA, Pentagon and White House; an exclusive poll of American attitudes toward biblical prophecy, Israel, and current events; and his own interpretation of biblical prophecy, Rosenberg presents ten "future headlines" for the Middle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tyndale House Publishers 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 200.15 ROSSummary: No sooner had Europe declared an end to its Great War than the seeds of new conflict were sewn-in the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire. With typical global awareness, photography patron and archivist Albert Kahn chose to document the historic changes occurring in the colonial Middle East. This program traces his team's expeditions into Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine as Western powers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Wang, John
Summary: "A look at the food that vendors from all over the world serve at the Queens Night Market in Queens, New York, the most diverse urban area on Earth"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Experiment 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.59 WANChwast, Seymour
Summary: "Whether it is a real place, a human construct, an idea or a superstition, hell holds a place of honor in culture, literature, and religion throughout the ages. Journey beyond the gates of the underworld into diverse and unique versions of hell, with two extraordinary guides: Seymour Chwast and Steven Heller. Like Dante in the footsteps of Virgil, you will navigate through the most burning (or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Cook, Deanna F.
Summary: A selection of 75 recipes and local customs collected from around the world. Each recipe graded according to complexity: simple, intermediate, or assistance may be required.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Williamson Pub. Co. 1995
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Many Americans still wonder how the United States became so reviled in the Muslim world. Digging up the historical roots of al Qaeda, this documentary examines the years of economic stagnation, religious fanaticism, and political and military oppression in the Middle East that gave rise to the attacks of September 11, 2001. It features rare footage and insightful commentary by leading scholars...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Gerolymatos, André.
Summary: Provides an account of the history of covert operations in the Middle East, looking at how the United States and other Western powers have tried to establish control over the region's resources and commerce, while at the same time working to prevent the spread of communism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Dunne Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 327.1241 GERColeman, Miriam
Summary: "Southwest Asia and North Africa are known as the Middle East, but also as the cradle of civilization. The geography of the region gave rise to the first civilizations, and people have impacted the land for thousands of years. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Arabian Desert, readers will love learning about the varied landscapes and cityscapes of this exciting region. Full-color photographs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 956 COLFairbank, John King
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1965
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 950 FAISchultz, Patricia
Summary: Describes essential places to see from around the world, offering information on what to find at each spot and the best time to visit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: OVS 910.4 SCHJenkins, Philip
Summary: A lost history revealing that, for centuries, Christianity's center was actually in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, with significant communities extending as far as China.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2008
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Arab-British summit meeting, probably discussing the future of the Middle East, creation of Jordan and Iraq, the British Mandate. People present include General Allenby, David Lloyd George, Arab delegates, and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1919
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Wright, Robin B.
Summary: With a solid, thirty-five-year background in Middle East reporting, Ms. Wright offers an extraordinary tour of this volatile and restless region--the ideas and movements driving change across the region, the obstacles facing the transformation of the Middle East, and the players and events in Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Palestinian...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.054 WRIGSummary: During Europe’s Middle Ages, mathematics flourished primarily on other shores. This program follows Professor Marcus du Sautoy as he discusses mathematical achievements of Asia, the Islamic world, and early-Renaissance Europe. Topics include China’s invention of a decimal place number system and the development of an early version of sudoku; India’s contribution to trigonometry and creation of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009