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Publisher
BBC & Time-Life Films
Pub. Date
[1980]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"This comic confrontation between the sexes is one of the most frequently-staged plays. Its sparkling wit and rich characterization are matched with an outstanding cast. John Cleese, of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers gives a portrayal of Petruchio that wins unanimous critical acclaim, praised as "an object lesson in serving Shakespeare to a present-day audience."--From the container.
"Shakespeare is rightly considered the world's greatest playwright...
Series
Publisher
All Things Family
Pub. Date
c1990
Physical Desc
1 DVD (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The adventures of an eleven-year-old tomboy growing up on the Wisconsin frontier in the mid-nineteenth century. Subplots include the arrival of a sophisticated Boston cousin and the plight of the local Indians.
Series
Publisher
Ambrose Video Pub
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (222 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A Danish prince avenges the murder of his father, the king, by killing his uncle Claudius who murdered the king, usurped the throne, and married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Hamlet, considered the most complex of all Shakespeare's characters, examines the fundamental issues of justice, guilt, and death.
4) Othello
Series
Publisher
Ambrose Video Pub
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (208 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Language
English
Description
Shakespeare's play about the tragic consequences of jealousy. Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealosy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Othello strangles Desdemona before learning of Iago's evil, and then kills himself in remorse.
6) Seal morning
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The discovery of an abandoned baby seal on the desolate Norfolk coastline of England in the 1930's brings Rowena, an orphaned girl, together with Miriam, her reclusive aunt, when the seal's playfulness and pup antics break down barriers in their new relationship. Then Rowena turns their small cottage into a refuge for an assorted menagerie of wildlife, attracting the attention of a Canadian naturalist who becomes interested in Aunt Miriam as well....
Series
Publisher
Ambrose Video Pub
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Standard.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A play about power, assassination and revenge. Presents a broad range of historical personalities as complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another and themselves.
8) Macbeth
Publisher
Ambrose Video Pub
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Standard.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (148 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Driven by ambition and an unscrupulous wife, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and claims the throne for himself. Haunted by ghosts and vexed by witches, he and his wife descend into the depths of madness and paranoia as they crumble beneath the weight of their crimes.
9) Flight
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (13 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
When a mammoth delivering canvas awnings gets lifted off the ground by the wind, the Mammoth Islanders discover the power of the wind. The Islanders experiment and eventually learn the right combination of the four forces involved in flight: gravity, lift, thrust, and drag.
10) Floating
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (13 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
A bridge collapses and strands a Mammoth Islander and his mammoth on a small island. A young Islander discovers the principle of buoyancy when she observes wood floating on the water, and this aids in the rescue.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003], c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (13 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
The Mammoth Islanders invite a visiting inventor to a noisy concert of musical mammoths. Then they learn the principles behind various wind, string, brass and percussion instruments. The result is music to their ears.
Series
Publisher
Berklee Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 43 min.) : sound, color. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this master class, Joe Stump breaks down his disciplined approach to scale patterns and practice routines. He'll show you how to improve your technique and increase your speed, no matter what style you play.
Publisher
Hit Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It the Bobblesberg Winter Games and Bob and his crew have been asked to come and build the mayor of Bobblesberg a log cabin for the up coming Winter Games. Wendy will be participating in the Games, so spirits are running high as the crew help to make the area ready for all the winter sport events. Meet Benny, a new machine who helps out the crew.
14) Brother Future
Series
Publisher
Feature Films for Families
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
Standard.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A slick inner-city youth is knocked unconscious and wakes up to find he has been transported back through time to 1822 Charleston, S.C., where he is taken captive as a slave.
Author
Series
Working It Out Together volume 2
Language
English
Description
Waneek takes the group dragon boat racing and shows them that exercise can be fun. The participants check-in with Dr. Horn to assess their current health issues and concerns.
Author
Series
Working It Out Together volume 3
Language
English
Description
Working It Out Together 2 takes Team Firestarters to the great outdoors.
Author
Series
Working It Out Together volume 9
Language
English
Description
The Firestarters are faced with a surprise rock-climbing challenge.
Author
Series
Working It Out Together volume 8
Language
English
Description
Waneek lends her expertise to The Firestarters, leading them in a competitive water polo match with Derek. We meet Kahentisakhe, a married mom of three who teaches the Mohawk language in Kahnawake, and has trouble making time for herself.
Author
Series
Working It Out Together volume 6
Language
English
Description
Alexa has her first workout with Derek and it proves to be too much for her to handle. We meet Sophie-Claude who is reeling from the recent passing of her parents. Marie Celine's nephew joins in on her cooking lesson with Tiffany.
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