Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=4+6631+6644&No=50 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475617 A drama about a successful but disillusioned writer who, near death from a hunting wound in Africa, reviews his amorous intrigues and his experiences as hunter and world traveler. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475600 The poignant story of a cripped medical students love for a crude and vulgar waitress which results in a mutually destructive relationship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=467668 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=332174 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=497170 Shows the harsh life carnivorous animals in the Himalayas must endure year round. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394939 Council member Claude Mattox and host Paula Moore discuss improvements to Phoenix parks and the Tres Rios project. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394944 Young people discuss their feelings and perceptions about race relations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=357834 Using a combination of on the trail footage and computer animations this video presents the Grand Canyon as only the hiker sees it covering the Bright Angel, North and South Kaibab trails. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=406930 Corporate mogul hires prostitute to be his companion for a week. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394938 Talk show format with discussions of Phoenix city budget, summer reading programs, and Maggies Place, a home for pregnant women. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394943 Host Paula Moore and Councilman Claude Mattox (District 5) visit Maryvale Baseball Park. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398718 Erin Brockovich is a feisty young mother who convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a law case against a giant corporation for water pollution. Erins determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. The two begin a legal fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=315951 Comprehensive chronicle of the Hoover Dam, one of the most ambitious engineering projects of all time. Shows the footage that documents every step of the monumental work of taming the Colorado to provide water and power to California, Nevada and Arizona. Includes interviews with the men who worked on the dam. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=282337 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475618 A young farm girl from North Dakota has but one dream: to become a movie star. With her grandmas help, she takes off for Los Angeles where she soon learns shes just one of thousands of hopefuls with the same dream. But her perseverance and belief in her self pay off and in time, a star is born. As her career takes off, her fairy-tale marriage to a famous but fading movie star begins to unravel. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475601 After viewing a portrait of himself, a young, wealthy man expresses his desire to stay youthful while the portrait grows old. His friend, Lord Henry, points out that his wish was made in the presence of an ancient Egyptian god quite capable of granting his wish. Gradually a sinister plot evolves, fueled by sadism and self-loathing that results in five terrible deaths and a horrifying secret locked behind a schoolroom door. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=282346 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=289902 A practical and effective introduction to the English language and American culture through video, print and audio. Immersion method accessible to speakers of any language encourages students to use English much as they would in real life. Everyday Life includes chapters on Introductions; Time and Date; Asking for Directions; Shopping for Food; Finding an Apartment; Opening a Bank Account; and Using the Telephone. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366274 Discusses the death of Shannon Lory Smith, killed in her backyard by random celebratory shots fired into the air, and steps to prevent future deaths and injuries. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366272 Paula Moore talks with John Nelson, City Council, District 5. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=414802 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=356364 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=424454 Learn the secrets of Southwestern recipes as Barbara Fenzl, host of the public television series, Savor the Southwest, shares the tips and techniques of the pros. Barbara gives you easy-to-follow hints that make cooking this cuisine fun and easy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475620 A gruff British lawyer returns from a long convalescence to take on a homicide case--a man accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendants mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=432932 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=281411 The dramatic story of how an ambitious, hard-driving engineer turned a ragtag army of unemployed into the nations most celebrated workforce. Archival footage and photographs, including interviews with witnesses and historians. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366273 Patric Hernandez demonstrates proper installation of car safety seats for children; talk show host Paula Moore discusses topic in more depth with Phil Gordon and Alberto Gutier. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=278895 From McCains days at Annapolis to his meteoric rise through the ranks of Congress, BIOGRAPHY plumbs his past and examines his prospects through interviews with colleagues.--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366271 Host Paula Moore discusses funding for block watch programs with Council member Dave Siebert, John Teefy of the Phoenix Fire Dept., and Sharyn Szlotnick, Phoenix Police Dept; followed by segment on holiday safety. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398722 In an anti-utopian future, the real world as we know it is nothing more than a computer construct, created by an all-powerful artificial intelligence. A small group of humans has found a way out of the construct and is now fighting for the future of the human race. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=282340 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=289904 The easy 1-2-3 method present practical situations that have immediate relevance and application to students lives. The video and cassette features a variety of accents, helping comprehension and building confidence. Health & Safety covers: Going to the Doctor; The Pharmacy; Cleaning the Home; Alternative Medicine; Reporting a Crime; Getting Things Fixed; and Social Services. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=314228 Offers views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, cliff dwellings of the Anasazi Indians, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, the Grand Canyon and other areas in the west. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=275865 Documentary depicts John Wesley Powells perilous thousand mile expedition through the uncharted canyons of the Green and Colorado Rivers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=482593 This drama, played out against the backdrop of the First World War, tells the story of a young American ambulance corpsman (Gary Cooper) who falls in love with an English nurse (Helen Hayes). When he is wounded she nurses him back to health. Then he is recalled to the front, and life hangs in the balance as they struggle to keep their love alive. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=399980 Gabby Hayes runs an Arizona ranch for homeless boys, and one of his charges, Chip, is the son of a notorious bank robber. Chip secretly digs up money his father stole and uses it to pay off Gabbys mortgage at the bank. Roy Rogers has to save Chip from his dead fathers fellow gang members, and make things right all around. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475593 Film adaptation of Shakespeares well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=283716 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=475619 A man is falsely accused of murdering a spy and is chased across Scotland as he tries to uncover a secret organization and catch the real villain. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=281979 Chronicles the 1839 revolt on board a slave ship bound for America. Much of the story involves the court-room drama about the slave who led the revolt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=363822 When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writers block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=118993 Filmed in the Arizona desert, this concise history weaves together centuries of Spanish and Dutchman legends, including how the Spanish secretly mined Arizona for centuries, and the famous riddle of the Dutchmans lost mine. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=136076 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=124970 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=125906 Shows points in the life of Arizonas former Senator Barry Goldwater, 1964 Republican Candidate for President. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=325983 Presents highlights of the 1997 season. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1060152 Discusses how and where to research ones Indian lineage, how to obtain Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, and how to obtain tribal membership. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=398714 Follows a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=250124 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=424461 Using aerial photography, this program provides a sweeping tour across Arizona, Colorado, and Utahs vast landscapes. The tour is synchronized to classical music. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=424458 Discover Arizonas unmatched scenic beauty and rich cultural history as captured by masterful photographers. Adriel Heisey soars over northern Arizona, capturing the stunning beauty of the landscape below. Jerry Jacka uses his camera as an easel, a painter of light creating unforgettable pictures. Barry Goldwaters images are of a young Arizona, its native people and a way of life that has all but disappeared--Container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=406932 After a naive real estate agent succumbs to the will of the Count, the two head to London where the vampire hopes to stroll among respectable society by day and search for potential victims by night. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394940 Ben Avery, Joe Beeler, Tom Chauncey, Lawrence Walkup, Mark Wilmer, Roy Drachman, Bennie Gonzales, Del & Jewel Lewis, Polly Rosenbaum, and Morrison Warren are honored in this video. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=273720 Story of Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at East Los Angeles Garfield High School, who refuses to write off his inner-city students as losers. Escalante pushes and inspires 18 students who were struggling with math to become math whizzes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1241661 The Southwest Indian women who create pottery preserve a centuries-old tradition while paving the way for contemporary artists. Set against the breathtaking landscape of the American Southwest, this video showcases the art of these master potters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=517128 Peter Cook signs his stories and poetry ; with spoken English translation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=363808 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=634195 A long-dormant volcano erupts, threatening the residents of a small town. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=389047 In an unusual role for him, Elvis plays Joe Lightcloud, a brawlin half-Navajo cowboy who tries to pave a path of gold for his folks. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=279508 A recollection of Route 66 through northern Arizona as seen by a young boy on a summer vacation in the 1950s. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=90324 This documentary depicts John Wesley Powells historic exploration through the heart of the Colorado Plateau, as well as changes that have occurred with the subsequent use and abuse of the Colorado River system. The expedition originated at Green River, Wyoming in 1869 and explored 1000 miles of territory through Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, the Grand Canyon and Arizona. It includes archival footage, new footage from a re- enactment of the expedition, interviews with river guides, historians, environmentalists and ecologists, along with excerpts from Powells writings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=124437 Explores Hopi quiltmaking including a brief history and interviews with Hopi quiltmakers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=249605 Video designed to prepare hikers for the Grand Canyon. Accompanied by a brochure of the material included on the video. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=422680 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=634208 When the son of a wealthy businessman is kidnapped, he defies the experts and turns the tables on the kidnappers in a last-chance effort to rescue his boy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1241733 Experience the stories of ten diverse cultural groups: the Hopi, Navajo, Apache, Seri, Yaqui, OOdham, Tarahumara, Yumans, Pai, and Southern Paiute. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=54375 Shows one year in the life of an extended Navajo family on a southwestern reservation. Contrasts the traditional life with modern changes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=281976 On a remote island, a wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening, the parks security system breaks down, the prehistoric creatures break out, and the excitement builds to surprising results. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=406925 A young mute woman and her child travel to New Zealand in the 1800s for an arranged marriage to a farmer. After the marriage she meets another man, and the competition for her love begins. Just one of the men realizes that her affections can only be won through her beloved piano. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=323356 Far from a desolate wasteland, the Sonoran Deserts spectacular landscape and varied climate support a diverse community of plant and animal life, such as the Saguaro cactus, the nectar bat and the gila monster.--Container http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=311096 Learn only the phrases you will need to ensure a perfect trip. Includes phonetic respellings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=424457 Presents the life and work of Arts and Crafts era architect and designer Mary Jane Colter. Working for the Fred Harvey Company, she designed numerous structures in the American Southwest such as the Hopi House, the Hermits Rest, and the Bright Angel Lodge and Cabins in the Grand Canyon. Includes extensive commentary from critics, voice-over narrations of Colters words, and quotations from newspapers and magazines about Colters work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=281972 During World War II, a mysterious stranger is rescued from a fiery plane crash. The American allies care for him and the dangerous secrets from his past come to light. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366276 Describes the Tres Rios Constructed Wetlands Demonstration Project, the agencies involved, and its effect on the riparian environment and wildlife in the Phoenix metropolitan area. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=130462 Another America is the first book to present rare and seldom-seen maps made by Native Americans. These maps, which lay little known and little studied for the last three hundred years, open a window on the North American continent as it was understood and experienced by its original inhabitants. With meticulous research, this book brings to life the people, the places, and events of this Native American history. Each map is the focal point for a narrative on the traditions and experiences of the people involved with its creation. The historical and cultural context of the maps is used to illuminate the web of human, animal, natural, and spiritual relationships that shaped the Native American world. The maps record the efficiency of their oral traditions and the fullness with which the land was named, understood, and inhabited. They add a new depth of time to the North American landscape, and are a testament to human endurance and survival.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=325984 Presents highlights of the 1996 season. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=366261 Segments on air pollution, minerals at the Smithsonian Institution, and Arizonas role in the exploration of Mars; interspersed with short bits about copper. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=383514 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=394941 A character study and portrait of city government--Cover letter. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=89547 In the spring of 1995, the Sonoran Desert was ablaze with a dazzling display of wildflowers. Channel 8 camera crews explored Arizonas desert areas to capture this stunning visual event, described by wildflower enthusiasts as the best season in more than a decade. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=86260 Archival films and photographs are used to describe Wrights childhood homes, as well as the homes of his early adult life in Illinois and later adult life in Wisconsin. Includes commentary by experts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=283388 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=493149 A photographic history of the two black cavalry regiments that served on the frontier from 1867 to 1891. Also shown is the 1992 dedication ceremony at Fort Leavenworth of a monument to the Buffalo soldiers by sculptor Eddie Dixon, with speeches by Gen. Colin Powell and other high ranking black officers of the U.S. Armed Forces. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1241589 Venture out with archaeologist David Wilcox from the Museum of Northern Arizona to visit ballcourts and other archaeological sites throughout the Southwest, as he discusses theories on the religious and economic meanings of these courts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=129715 Arizonans Dr. Ken Jackson, Jerry Jacka and Marshall Trimble explore the early history and natural beauty of Arizona. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=481479 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=260291 Pocahontas, the young daughter of Chief Powhatan meets up with a shipful of English settlers led by their courageous captain John Smith. Their friendship leads to events that will change history as the native Americans and English settlers learn to live side by side. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=239603 A modern-day princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her identity. But his plan falters as they fall in love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=10037 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=368248 Travel on a perilous mission to repair and refly the World War II B-29 bomber, Kee Bird, which became stranded on a Greenland icecap when it crash landed in 1947. NOVA follows pilot Darryl Greenamyer and his team on two expeditions to revive Kee Bird and make it fly again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=62142 Writers Terry Tempest Williams, William Kittredge, Rudolfo Anaya, Tony Hillerman, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Ivan Doig discuss their lives and works. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=417554 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=283389 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=406920 This thirteen part documentary series chronicles three decades of struggle in Vietnam, providing a detailed visual and oral account of the war. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=16993 A series that blends comedy and drama to teach English to speakers of other languages. Each 30 minute episode includes one segment that demonstrates a specific language function and another that explores the social or cultural issues dramatized in the story. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=181000 This Nova program explores the sense of hearing. Travel from the Arctic Circle to the forest of New Zealand to explore some of the different ways that humans make use of sound. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=385201 Three retired U.S. Marshals in disguise pursue a gang of stagecoach bandits in this first film of the Rough Riders series. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=283387 Introduction to Arizonas places, people, customs, and resources. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=424453 Enjoy an aerial journey over Arizona and see the canyonlands, pine forests, snowcapped mountains, grasslands and cities. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=239606 Blends adventure, romance and comedy to tell the story of the Wests most likeable outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, as they set out for Bolivia with the law on their heels.