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Publisher
Berghahn Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Environmentalism and ecology are areas of rapid growth in academia and society at large. Screening Nature is the first comprehensive work that groups together the wide range of concerns in the field of cinema and the environment, and what could be termed "posthuman cinema." It comprises key readings that highlight the centrality of nature and nonhuman animals to the cinematic medium, and to the language and institution of film. The book offers a fresh...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm + 1 DVD (4 3/4 inches)
Language
English
Description
"E.O. Wilson, one of the most celebrated scientists in the United States, shows why biodiversity is vital to the future of Earth and to our own species through the story of an African national park that may be the most diverse place on earth, in a gorgeously illustrated book"--
"The remarkable story of how one of the most biologically diverse habitats in the world was destroyed, restored, and continues to evolve--with stunning, full-color photographs...
Author
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Environmentalism and ecology are areas of rapid growth in academia and society at large. Screening Nature is the first comprehensive work that groups together the wide range of concerns in the field of cinema and the environment, and what could be termed "posthuman cinema." It comprises key readings that highlight the centrality of nature and nonhuman animals to the cinematic medium, and to the language and institution of film. The book offers a fresh...
4) Cool bugs!
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From emperors and kings to fairies and rockhoppers, penguins are everybody's favorite birds. It may be their formal, tuxedo-like appearance or their funny march on happy feet, or maybe they're just plain fun to watch.
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A spectacular tale set among ancient ruins in the storied jungles of South Asia. Maya, a clever and resourceful monkey, finds her world forever changed when she welcomes her son Kip into her colorful extended family. As Maya strives to keep Kip safe through unexpected and sometimes perilous adventures, amazing footage captures all the magic and surprises of their magnificent world.
7) Bears
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting-but risky-as the cubs' playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches.
8) Animal tales
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Pub. Date
2004
Edition
Standard full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Travel back to the days of raging raptors and the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Plus, see some of the world's creepiest creatures such as spiders, ants, dung beetles, and more.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Venture deep into the heart of the majestic north to marvel at the world's largest freshwater delta, host to a million and a half birds in migration every year, visit a family of peregrine falcons as they raise their young on exposed cliff ledges.
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (615 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explore the Pacific coast of Baja California, one of the most beautiful regions of Mexico--and one of the most extraordinarily diverse marine ecosystems on the planet. This series covers a lot of ground (and cubic feet of water), ranging across the entire 1,000-mile peninsula. Your guide on this voyage of discovery is marine journalist, Masakazu Nagata. 13 episodes in this series include the daily workings of a typical fishing village where the ocean...
14) Earth from above
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the best selling book, Earth From Above is a magical tour of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes shot in dazzling HD. Hosted by world famous photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, this program features some of the most stunning aerial photography ever attempted, from the Earth's deepest oceans to its staggering mountain heights, from the wild African savannah to the frozen wonderland of Antarctica.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (65 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Experience Yellowstone's dramatic landscape of geysers, mud pots, and hot springs; mountains, lakes, and waterfalls; bison, elk, wolves, and grizzly bears--all are revealed in breathtaking footage and incredible sound. Explore this astonishing landscape and its denizens in all seasons of the year--from the lushness of summer to the harsh spectacle of deep winter's beauty"--Container.
17) Winged migration
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
Special ed. ; Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Three years of shooting were needed by five teams in order to follow bird migrations flying over the seven continents: from one pole to another, from the seas to snowcapped mountains, from the canopy of heaven to mangroves and swamps.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Begin an excursion of the Atlantic region's timeless natural wonders with "leaf peepers" in New Hampshire and Vermont's White Mountains. Continue west to experience some of America's most magnificent scenic highlights, including the Badlands in South Dakota, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Glacier National park in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, and Bryce and Zion Canyons in Utah.
19) Weather
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to a portrayal of weather and climate and their influence on human life and activities.
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Drift like a bee from stair to stair drinking in the desert's sweetness. Follow your curiosity down into the amphitheaters of Bryce; deeper into the narrow canyons of Zion; and to the vertiginous ledge of the world's most famous gorge: Grand Canyon.
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