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Joseph Campbell and the power of myth
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3 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 1,177 libraries worldwide Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created.
Chicago city of the century
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 1,164 libraries worldwide "City of the century tells how in just 60 years Chicago grew from a remote, swampy frontier town into one of the most explosively alive cities in the world"--Container. "Chicago by 'L'" is part travelogue, part history, and part tour of Chicago's neighborhoods by 'L', Chicago's elevated train.
Joseph Campbell and the power of myth with Bill Moyers
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1,005 libraries worldwide Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the themes and roots of human myth which is seen as man's attempt to relate himself to the universe. Starting with various topics Campbell shows both how man creates his universe and is controlled by the myth he has created.
Ten things every child needs
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9 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 635 libraries worldwide Shows how brain development in children up to age three is influenced by such things as interaction, touch, stable relationships, safe environments, self-esteem, quality child care, play, communication, music, and reading.
Only the ball was white
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8 editions published between 1980 and 2007 in English and held by 603 libraries worldwide Pays tribute to the many topflight players from the Negro Leagues in baseball when players were denied stardom by the color line.
The Constitution, that delicate balance
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27 editions published between 1983 and 1995 in English and held by 532 libraries worldwide Representatives of law, government, journalism, academia and other professions grapple with the tough choices required to put the Constitution into practice, and the difficulty of balancing the conflicting demands the Constitution honors. Each program starts with a hypothetical case, presented by the moderator, in which rights clash with responsibilities and the needs of the individual clash with those of society.
Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. Program 1, The hero's adventure
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 465 libraries worldwide "Long before medieval knights charged off to slay dragons, tales of heroic adventures were an integral part of all world cultures. Campbell challenges everyone to see the presence of a heroic journey in his or her own life"--Container.
New dinosaurs : skeletons in the sand
by Elaine Pascoe
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 459 libraries worldwide Follows a scientist and his team as they uncover a massive dinosaur graveyard in the Sahara Desert and discover the skeletons of two new species.
Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. Program 5, Love and the goddess
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 453 libraries worldwide "Campbell talks about romantic love, beginning with the 12th century troubadours, and addresses questions about the image of woman -- as goddess, virgin and Mother Earth"--Container.
Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. Program 4, Sacrifice and bliss
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 451 libraries worldwide "Campbell discusses the role of sacrifice in myth, which symbolizes the necessity for rebirth. He also talks about the significance of sacrifice -- in particular, a mother's sacrifice for her child, and the sacrifice to the relationship in marriage -- and stresses the need for every one of us to find our sacred place in the midst of today's fast-paced, technological world"--Container.
Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. Program 3, The first storytellers
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 448 libraries worldwide "Campbell discusses the importance of accepting death as rebirth as in the myth of the buffalo and the story of Christ, the rite of passage in primitive societies, the role of mystical Shamans, and the decline of ritual in today's society "--Container.
A child's Christmas in Wales
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12 editions published between 1987 and 2005 in English and held by 444 libraries worldwide Filmed on location in a small Welsh village, this video celebrates the wonders of a childhood Christmas when on Christmas Eve, Old Geraint shares his heartwarming stories and memories with his beloved grandson, Thomas.
The magic never ends the life & work of C.S. Lewis
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 436 libraries worldwide " ... a television documentary that chronicles the C.S. Lewis story. It spans from his early days in Northern Ireland, through his acclaimed academic career at Britain's prestigious Oxford University, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, and the legendary love between Lewis and his wife, Joy."
Amazing grace
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2 editions published between 1990 and 1994 in English and held by 425 libraries worldwide Bill Moyers tells the story of this song, one of the most popular pieces of music in the English language, through the people who have sung it. He also tells the story of John Newton, once the captain of an English slave ship, who came to faith after surviving a storm at sea in the eighteenth century and wrote the lyrics which across distances of time and culture have become, when set to music, a courier of the spirit to millions of people.
Virtual reality : beyond the looking glass
by Elaine Pascoe
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 417 libraries worldwide Discusses in general terms the computer technology involved in virtual reality and how it has been used and will be used in the future.
Animal intelligence : why is this dolphin smiling
by Elaine Pascoe
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 412 libraries worldwide Examines dolphin intelligence and the ways in which dolphins communicate among themselves and with humans.
The stories of Maxine Hong Kingston
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5 editions published between 1990 and 2002 in English and held by 390 libraries worldwide Maxine Hong Kingston, in two conversations with Bill Moyers, talks about her writing, her published works and the interaction of East Asian and American consciousness.
Japan
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10 editions published between 1987 and 1992 in English and held by 384 libraries worldwide The electronic tribe focuses on the contrasts between contemporary life of factory workers and the centuries-old religious and rural traditions they still practice. Examines the influence of China over the centuries, the importance of loyalty to family and company, and the roles of Shinto and Buddhism in Japanese life. Visits rural rice farms and workers in a Honda factory.
Mysteries of the rain forest : 20th century medicine man
by Elaine Pascoe
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 368 libraries worldwide Describes the experiences of an ethnobotanist in South America as he learns from Trio Indians the medicinal value of rainforest plants, and struggles to record the data before these ancient traditions vanish.
Mine eyes have seen the glory
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2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 345 libraries worldwide Host Randall Balmer travelled throughout the United States to uncover the richness, diversity, and energy of the Evangelical movement. The result is an intimate look at who are the Evangelicals, what they believe, what difference their faith makes in their lives, how they seek to protect their children from the corrupting influences of society, how they are trying to change the world, and emerging forms of Evangelicalism that suggest what their future may be like. more
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