Summary: In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan's Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie's by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY DOC INL

Summary: A look at the history and legends of ancient Ireland. Begins in 2000 B.C., when Stone Age farmers built some of the largest and most spectacular Neolithic monuments in Europe, and continues through 1167 A.D, when the Norman invasion placed Ireland under English control.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: PBS DVD Video 2003

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV IN

Summary: Baratunde Thurston explores the country's diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2024

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV AME
1 available in NEW Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD E-TV AME

Summary: Rick Steves takes you off-the-beaten-path of some of his favorite European cities.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914 RIC

Summary: This two-DVD set includes the 12 newest shows from Season 10 of public television's "Rick Steves' Europe" series, with a bonus extra. Join Rick as he experiences the local culture, cuisine and fun in some of Europe's most interesting places: Sicily, England, Scotland, Portugal, and Greece -- plus multi-country shows covering Europe's most exciting festivals and the skills of smart cruising....

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 RIC

Summary: Rick breaks out of the limitations of half-hour TV episodes to give viewers more depth and breadth on special topics, including Europe's most exciting festivals, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Iran, the Holy Land, Christmas and Easter in Europe.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 RIC

Summary: Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2005

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV INS

Summary: Braving Alaska. Ventures to the Alaskan bush where four families are carving out lives for themselves in the tradition of the state's early settlers. Focuses on the daily challenges of surviving in an untamed wilderness.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2009

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE ALA

Summary: Historian Michael Wood chronicles the history of the Indian subcontinent, focusing especially on the diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. The world's largest democracy and a rising economic giant, India is now as well known across the globe for its mastery of computer technology as it is for its many-armed gods and its famous spiritual traditions. But India is also the world's...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Maya Vision International 2008

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV STO

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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD STO

Summary: Includes all 8 half-hour Rick Steves' Europe TV shows on Eastern Europe, airing from 2000 to 2012. The shows featured are: Prague and Czech Republic; Czech Republic Beyond Prague; Poland: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw; Budapest; Croatia; Best of Slovenia; Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips; and Surprising Bulgaria.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: [Back Door Productions?] 2012

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.704 RIC

Summary: Includes all 6 half-hour Rick Steves' Europe TV shows on Italy's countryside, produced from 2000 to 2009: Cinque Terre (Italy's hidden riviera), Siena and Assisi (Italy's grand hill towns), Tuscany's Dolce Vita, Italy's Amalfi coast, The best of Sicily.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions, Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door 2009

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.504 RIC

Summary: A railroad journey from Anchorage, Alaska, through Talkeetna and Denali National Park to Fairbanks.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: GoodTimes Entertainment 2003

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.98 ANC

Summary: A railroad journey from Anchorage, Alaska, through the Kenai Peninsula to Seward and Resurrection Bay.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: GoodTimes Entertainment 2003

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.98 ANC

Summary: 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 VIS

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 VIS

Summary: Follows four men who, during a 3,000-mile trek from Mexico to Canada, encounter a herd of wild mustangs, which they tame and bring with them on the remainder of the journey. Discusses the plight of wild horses of America's West, animals who run the risk of being detained in federal holding pens sometimes for decades.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC UNB

Summary: Sixteen wild horses, five states, four men and 3000 miles. The journey of a lifetime riding from Mexico to Canada through the deepest backcountry in the American West to see the remaining open spaces and prove the worth of 50,000 wild horses and burros currently in holding pens.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC UNB

Summary: "Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1975, this stirring chronicle tells the tale of Japanese alpinist Yūichirō Miura and his attempt to ski down Mt. Everest in 1970"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: The Film Detective 2016

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MAN

Summary: 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 VIS

Summary: Looks at twenty-five national monuments across the United States.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE AME