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Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
National Geographic journeys to the depths of outer space to reveal stunning, up-close images of the mysterious solar system. The three-disc set features Inside the Milky Way; Most Powerful Stars; Stellar Storms; Hubble's Amazing Universe; Comets; and Cosmic Fury.
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Alan Alda follows in Charles Darwin's footsteps, meeting the animals and birds that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. Alda joins scientists who witness the daily struggle for survival that has shaped the Galapagos Islands' unique wildlife. As he experiences the enchantment of the islands, he learns of efforts to protect them from alien invaders, including the eco-tourists who visit every year.
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
From America's coastline to exotic beaches around the world, the number of reported shark attacks has increased in the last half century. Many of the attacks are popping up in new and surprising locations. National Geographic investigates these attacks to see what is affecting some of nature's most feared fish.
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Witness the life of passionate biologist and environmentalist, Rachel Carson, and how she exposed the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides by the federal government, and sparked a revolution in environmental policy.
"***...a vivid, memorable study of a modest yet forcefully outsopoken woman...Recommended."--Video Librarian
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
John Connor's path into the future is altered by the appearance of Marcus Wright, a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row, and he must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet's operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind
"A pulse...
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. A sympathetic chimpanzee named Ari helps him evade the invincible gorilla army
"A non-stop pleasure for the eye."--Kansas City Star
"...destined to become the box-office champ."--Calgary Sun
"Mission accomplished, and in high style."--Detroit News
8) Starman
Pub. Date
1984
Language
English
Description
An alien from another planet takes the form of a widow's husband, and they travel across the country to get back to his spaceship
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Science, pop culture and comedy collide in National Geographic's groundbreaking new series, hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasseTyson. Along with celebrity guests and comic co-hosts, Neil explores captivating topics such as space travel, extra-terrestrial life, the Big Bang, the future of our Earth and the environment, and breaking news from the universe.
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of a flock as they trek across the Antarctic on an annual journey that includes just about every life experience.
"****...documentary hit - and box-office sleeper..."--USA Today
"***1/2...fascinating, visually enthralling...often breathtaking, sometimes haunting, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny. Highly recommended."--Video...
12) Children of men
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
London, 2027. Because of an infertility defect, the youngest living person has died at the age of 18. As humankind faces extinction, one man becomes its unlikely hero. Includes deleted scenes and featurettes
"Two thumbs up!"--Roeper & Anne Thompson
"Made with palpable energy, intensity and excitement..."--Los Angeles Times
"...the most deeply imagined and fully realized world to be seen on screen this year..."--Washington Post
"One of the year's...
13) Tron
Language
English
Description
Five incredible hours of bonus material including exclusive, never-before-seen special features
14) Total recall
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
A 21st century construction worker dreams every night about the colonization of Mars, so he decides to visit a travel service that specializes in implanting vacation memories. During the implant things go wrong and Quaid goes to Mars to sort things out
15) Splice
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Two young scientists become superstars by splicing different animal DNA to create fantastical new creatures. Ignoring legal and ethical boundaries, the scientists, who are romantically involved, introduce human DNA into their experiment and risk the dawn of a terrifying new era
"...it's well done, and intriguing."--Roger Ebert
"The sexual component to 'Splice' pushes the story in provocatively eerie directions."--Michael Phillips
"...great-looking,...
16) Timeline (DVD)
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Archaeological students on a dig in France, find themselves alone when their professor is transported in time to the Middle Ages. The professor's son and students lead an expedition to save their teacher and the world from a time-space disaster
"...it leaves you with a smile."--Dallas Morning News
"....it's very easy to get lost in this silly, fun adventure tale."--San Francisco Examiner
17) Cosmos
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Astronomer Carl Sagan's landmark 13 part science series takes you on an awe inspiring cosmic journey to the edge of the universe and back, aboard the spaceship of the imagination.
18) GMO OMG (DVD)
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Take a journey to find answers about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they affect our children, the health of our planet, and our freedom of choice.
"...keeps a somewhat arcane topic more easily digestible, dare say entertaining."--Los Angeles Times
"(Provides) a gentle, flyover alert to obviously chowing-down citizens..."--New York Times
19) Miss Sloane
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In the world of political power brokers, Sloane takes on the most powerful opponent of her career and will do whatever is required to win.
20) Cloverfield
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A giant monster terrorizes New York as five friends celebrate a going-away party. Armed with only a video camera and their wits, they try to survive the most horrifying event of their lives. Includes featurettes, deleted scenes, and alternate endings
"...an effective film, deploying its special effects well and never breaking the illusion that it is all happening as we see it."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"This monster mash-up is a lot of fun..."--Associated...
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