Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+6601+7260&No=20 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154143 Egypt is the land of pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, and other archeological riddles. The Giza pyramid is the last remaining ancient Wonder of the World, and it still stirs up peoples imaginations. Hatshepsuts temple built into a cliff, the Saqqara burial grounds, the Valley of the Kings, the monumental forest of pillars of the Karnak temple, the monuments of Theba, Memphis and Luxor all enchant visitors. Includes: boat trips on the Red Sea, Jeep safari on Sinai Peninsula, and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154139 Join Larry Roeseler in Baja, where he contrasts night versus day motorcycle off-road racing in the extreme climate of rural Mexico. A number of superbike stars, mechanics, and fans detail the draw of the races. Highlights include interviews with Colin Edwards II, his father Colin Sr. and Jamie James. Watch motorcyclists try to climb The Widowmaker in the mountains of Utah. The cyclists have to ascend 1500 feet of waist high mesquite and rocky ledges. Mike Van Linden, Jim True, Jerry Peterson, and Mel Kimball Jr. talk about the dangers inherent in the sport and the draw of climbing a mountain atop a bike.This video contains footage of extreme spills, speeds, and challenges within the world of motorcycle sports as well as interviews with motorcycle experts and athletes.Follow The Extremists as they travel the world, searching for the rush of adrenaline that comes from mastering the natural world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154165 Visits ... the wine regions of Australia and New Zealand with Sid and Mary Lee Nolan. The Nolans take you on a journey from the vibrant Australian capital, Sydney, to many regions known worldwide for their wines, the Hunter Valley, Rutherglen, the Yarra, MacLaren, and Barossa Valleys. Then its on to New Zealand, an island country of spectacular landscapes and outstanding wines including Chardonnay from Gisborne, Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawks Bay, Sauvignon Blanc from Marborough, and Pinot Noir from Otago. Also learn about Maori traditions, visit wildlife parks, view dramatic coasts along Australias Great Ocean Road, and wonder at the Southern Alps and dramatic fjords of New Zealand. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147469 Explores Athens, the capital of Greece, and its famous monuments and sites, both ancient and modern. Vists the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Acropolis Museum, Areiopagos, ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Olympeion, Popular Garden, Parliament and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147476 Explore Brussels, the capital of Belgium, where the medieval city core defines the whole city. Sites include the Grand Palace, City Hall, Menneken Pils, Parliament, and museums. Also includes Bokrijk cultural village, the shores of Oostende, the site of the Battle of Waterloo, and the cities of Antwerpen, Gent and Bruges. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147481 Explore exotic beach destinations from Catalina to the Caribbean, and all the best places in between. Using interactive technology, see all the activities and accommodations firsthand. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154152 Wandering among the endless hills, lakes, and mountains of Southeast Poland, one can find cities, medieval castles, grandiose palaces, and rich museums, each one more interesting than the previous. The city core of Krakow, with its old streets and squares offer us the feeling of happy days. In the Wawel district, which is built on a hill, fort walls and bastions protect the royal palace and the cathedral. Includes: Ojcowi National Park; Katowice; Auschwitz; Krosno; and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154160 Explores several locations around the world as they were in the early twentieth century, and looks at the beginning stages of trans-atlantic air travel. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154163 The Sturgis motorcycle rally is the oldest, largest and greatest motorcycle event in the United States. Enthusiasts are drawn to the unique combination of scenic riding, entertainment, camaraderie with fellow bikers and a Main Street atmosphere like no other. Sturgis, South Dakota, population 6,442 is transformed as hundreds of thousands of bikers converge to party, ride & go crazy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154169 Bring Becky & Linda home for one-on-one lessons, its like learning to appliqu from old friends. Follow along at your own pace as they show you how to do stitching, points, and curves. Improve your skills at any level. Use with all your hand appliqu books and patterns. Includes bonus pattern for the highly sought after Reindeer Playground quilt! Also, studio tour, interview and quilt gallery. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187174 Featuring Washington, New York, Niagara, Chicago, Amish Acres, St. Louis, Oklahoma, Route 66, Santa Fe, Monument Valley, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Los Angeles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154158 Features Charlottetown, The Links at Crowbush Cove, Green Gables, Hillsborough, Cavendish, Corner Historic Village, Summerside, Victoria, Provincial Parks, Beaches and much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154156 Since its discovery in the 17th century, the historic monuments of Palmyra shine out in renewed glory as an ancient reminder of a fascinating and mysterious epoch of desert history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154144 Explores the popular tourist attraction, the Everglades. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154146 Framed by the picturesque Wasatch and Uninta Mountains is one of the most unique lakes in the world, the Great Salt Lake in North America, that is located north west of Salt Lake City.The water has a high salt content and few creatures are able to survive within its waters. However, numerous rare species of water fowl can be found along its banks. Salt water shrimp and brine shrimp are the staple diet of the birdlife that inhabits the Great Salt Lake and it is only in the tributaries of the lake that fish are to be found. Due to the loss of its natural outflows the Great Salt Lake lost its water by evaporationthus creating its saltiness. The lakes four tributaries carried various minerals from the surrounding mountains into the lake and its salt content further increased. Depending on the water level the salt content in some sections of the lake can reach up to twenty seven per cent and only the Dead Sea contains more salt. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147465 Visit many points of interest throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154140 This video takes us to Darwins Mindil Beach market, the citys aviation museum and the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Other hightlights include the Territory Wildlife Park, Aquascene, the Adelaide River, Fannie Bay Goal and Kakadu. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154166 On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward signed an agreement with Baron Edouard Stoeckl, the Russian Minister to the United States for the acquisition of 590 thousand square miles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147165 Vito is a high school student who has only one dream in life; to lose his virginity. To achieve that goal, his friends will try to help him, but towards the end, their help may be doing more to hurt his chances with the girl he really likes. In the end, Vito manages to grow up a little, despite his friends, and discover the true meaning of love. -- container. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147169 Spirited cowgirl Hank tries to save a herd of wild mustangs from a gang of poachers who dont count on being outmaneuvered every step of the way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147470 Just outside the town of Page in the state of Arizona a narrow and unimpressive entrance leads into the mysterious world of Antelope Canyon. The small Antelope Creek River that is infrequently fed by additional water has, throughout the course of thousands of years, cut a fascinating canyon into the red sandstone and created a natural work of art. For thousands of centuries Antelope Canyon lay undiscovered until in 1931 a twelve year old Navajo Indian girl accidentally discovered the entrance to the canyon while herding sheep.Her discovery led to one of the most impressive slot canyons in the United States.The incredible patterns on the swirling, wave-like rock were once covered by torrents of water and now they are so smooth and perfectly shaped that they are like an artistic sculpture. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147477 Visits inns, St. James, Chateau Cordellion-Bages, and Chateau du Foulon. Takes a look at the city of Bordeaux; discusses Medoc wines; tells about the 18th century project to change swampy and sandy parts of Bordeaux into forested land; and takes the viewer out into Arcachon Bay, which is famous for its oysters. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154148 See how the people of Britton South Dakota faced up to the challenges thrown at them by the great depression of the 30s. Witness their resolute spirit and never-say-die attitude, in the fascinating films on this fabulous and historic DVD, the second of a two-volume set on South Dakota. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154153 Nature has always been one of the most popular attractions in Finland and the Lemmenjoki National Park is no exception. The most impressive and also the most comfortable way to travel through the park is by boat as the scenery is, in the main, totally natural and thus has few marked paths. Vast pine forests form part of the natural scenery in Lemmenjoki and in the southern sections of the park, birch trees and spruces are part of its indigenous flora. For many years todays park was the sole domain of the Smi, Scandinavias original inhabitants, and was used by them as a traditional hunting ground and also as a grazing land for their reindeer. Archaeological discoveries revealed that the Smi survived by hunting as well as trading in reindeer, much as they do today. The park is covered with snow for seven months of the year. It is then that the temperature falls below freezing point and on average is between minus 8 and minus 18 degrees! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147467 The Algarve, the Mediterranean coast of Portugal, is bathed all year in the sun. Its picturesque old towns, with historic Moorish architecture and sandy beaches surrounded by large cliffs, beckon the tourist to the area which in Medieval days was thought to be the end of the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154161 Catherine and John visit a village in Guadalcanal where Japanese and American soldiers fought bitter battles. In Iron Bottom Sound there are numerous sunken vessels. In Honiara, Catherine and John enjoy the most vibrant market in the Pacific. This episode features the driving sound and dancing of pan pipe performers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154142 The finest way to travel from Siliguri to Darjeeling is by way of the Darjeeling Himalaya Toy Train. The surroundings of Siliguri are well worth a visit and just a few kilometres away is Kali Mandir, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess, Kali and also Coronation Bridge an old but impressive structure that was designed and built by the British in 1930. The small train begins to move away slowly and travels through Siliguri, the buildings of which were constructed after the railroad. There is little traffic as only one train travels into the mountains each morning with another returning in the evening. British engineering made this railroad possible, an eighty eight kilometre railroad connection to the mountain world of the Himalayas. The idea was to transport the world famous tea of the same name from Darjeeling, quickly, economically and safely to the coast from where it was shipped to the United Kingdom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154138 The eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea is the most beautiful area of the whole adriatic region. This is not just the opinion of the Croatian people themselves;the abundance of modern yacht owners, famous cruisers and globetrotters bear witness to its worldwide popularity. Nowhere in the Adriatic sea is there a region with as many islands, sheltered bays, capes, sun-drenched reefs, picturesque beaches and lush vegetation. Every visitor can find a quiet, peaceful place here, but the region also satisfies the culture vulture with its numerous historical places of interest. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154164 As exercise and fitness activities play an important part in everyday life it helps if they can be undertaken in a pleasurable way. Experience the joy of Tai Ji and feel the stimulating inner power that comes from exercise accompanied by a great musical soundtrack! Before most sequences there are visual aids such as Fit-Max that describe the next exercise. Viva - HomeFitness is fun! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154170 Learn how to select equipment, film, and edit underwater videos. Learn step-by-step how to make better images both above and below the water. Highlights worldwide destinations including California, Galapagos, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154159 Follow Mike Stewart as his adventures in surfing take him from Maui to Alaska. The journey includes the expert stretch of water known as The Wedge in California. Meet extreme paragliders in Idaho who are taking the sport to new heights. Dave Bridges, Chris Santacroce, Bethany Lemanski, and Monte Bell describe the innovations and techniques these new air artists are bringing to the table. Join resident extremist Laird Hamilton as he tries his hand at the Catalina Classic, a paddleboard competition that pits man versus nature. Finally, discover shovel racing. Rick Schrandt and Kyle Eby talk about this unique winter sport. This video includes footage of extreme sports and interviews with the experts who live with their passions day in, day out.Follow The Extremists as they travel the world, searching for the rush of adrenaline that comes from mastering the natural world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154168 This historic DVD provides a guide to understanding the people and places of South America. Given that it is such a large subject to cover, this small effort takes you through South America on a whirlwind tour of its cultures. You must check yourself a wonderful collection of a wide range of films such as a film on La Paz Bolivias capital and highest big city in the world. An attempt to show the similarities and differences between Americans and Brazilians emphasizes progressive educational steps of Uruguay, an educational travelogue about Brazil, Historical and modern views of the Lima and many more. This memorable collection of black & white as well as Color American films is made by legendary producers like Julien Bryan, Documentary Film Productions, U. S. Office of Inter-American Affairs and National Geographic Society. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154157 Visit the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, the city of 100 spires. Sites visited include Old Town (City Hall, Tyn temple, Jan Hus statue), the Magazine, Wenceslas Square, Faust house, City Hall of the New Town, Dvorak museum and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154145 The French Atlantic Coast is an interesting area in France due to its wide sandy beaches and interesting little towns that have preserved their typical French Flair during the centuries. Is it beaches, or castles or the main city Bordeaux with its surrounding area famous for its Bordeaux wine, there is a reason to come here again and again. It offers nature and culture as well and it is you to decide whether you just relax on the sandy beaches, make sailing cruises or enjoy the marvelous and world famous French cuisine. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147464 Enter the world of womens boxing with Christine Martin and her husband and trainer Jim as well as her sparring partner, James Maoney. They discuss Christines energy and strength and the thrill of the ring. Join Laird Hamilton as he learns how to rope jump in Northern California with the sports inventor Dan Osman. Dan explains the hows and whys and tells the story of a physicist who thought rope jumping couldnt be done. Discover Formula One air racing and the thrill of flying along with its colorful history with pilot Jon Sharp. Hear harrowing tales of rodeo riding and stunts gone wrong as rodeo clown Kenny Watson describes some of the mishaps hes witnessed and experienced. This video includes footage of extreme sports and interviews with the experts who live with their passions day in, day out. Follow The Extremists as they travel the world, searching for the rush of adrenaline that comes from mastering the natural world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147164 Discusses the life and career of Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147168 Rocker Costello chats and performs with intriguing personalities and musicians. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154147 Over 50,000 dogs and cats were left behind in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as FEMA required that all animals be left behind in the mandatory evacuation. This forced separation created Americas first-ever major animal rescue. A dedicated and compassionate group of volunteer rescuers and animal welfare groups from around the world risked their lives to sledgehammer down doors and brave toxic floodwaters in a truly heroic effort to save nearly 10,000 animals. Hurricane Heroes is a film about hope and survival in the face of one of the worst natural disasters in American history. It will renew your faith in the American spirit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147466 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest ballooning event on the planet and the largest annual international event held in the United States. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154141 Ten kilometres west of Lhasa is one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. A pilgrimage trail leads up to Drepung Gonba that was built in 1416 by a follower of Tsongkhapas, founder of the Gelug Order which is the earliest of the four main doctrines of Tibetan Buddhism. The route to the monastery is quite arduous as at an altitude of five thousand six hundred metres the air is very thin. Along the way there are various colourful rock illustrations that give a foretaste of the Drepung Monastery. Drepung was once the richest monastery in the whole of Tibet and even with the countrys troubled history the monastery buildings are still very impressive. Fortunately, the complex was only slightly damaged during the Cultural Revolution thus the throne of the Dalai Lama has remained in tact. The subsequent Cultural Revolution brought about much social change and most of the monks escaped and sought exile abroad. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154167 Take a tour with Armand Denis, who leads a motor expedition across Africa in 1936, sponsored by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147463 Built on the whim of a czar to rival the great capitals of Europe, St. Petersburg is unlike any other city in Russia. Bring the champagne and caviar as you explore this city of canals aboard a private water taxi. Marvel at the opulence of the Winter Palace and the treasures of the Hermitage and Russian Museums. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147167 Join the Roberts family as they explore England. Discover prehistoric landmarks and Roman-era artifacts, and experience the hills through the eyes of famous English poets. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147462 Find the opposite and absolute value of a number, including speed and velocity. Learn how to understand negative amounts such as below 0 temperature in the wind chill. Includes: Practice test; examples; concentrating during tests; and teachers guide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350209 When the United States develops a new, state-of-the-art missile defense weapon, it threatens global stability and pits the worlds superpowers in a contest for dominance in the space around Earths orbit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350055 Lieutenant Eve Dallas attempts to track down the missing diamonds from a decades-old heist and stop the danger and death that have surrounded the jewels for years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147461 Learn how to solve radical equations, how to apply the Pythagorean, and how to use trigonometric ratios and square roots. Includes practice test, examples, a section on concentrating during tests, and a teachers guide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147460 When diving into Algebra, it is a good idea to know how to recognize and work with polynomials. Learn the vocabulary associated with polynomials and how to write and simplify expressions. Includes: practice test, examples, and teachers guide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147459 All the rules for multiplication and division of real numbers. Includes practice test, examples, a section on concentrating during tests, and a teachers guide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147456 Students discover the three possible situations associated with graphs, the common pitfalls, and how to determine when to choose substitution over elimination. Includes practice test, examples, how to concentrate during a test, and teachers guide. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212822 The crazy comic cat Heathcliff is back in his own animated adventures. Join in his adventures as the fuzzy feline of fun weaves his way in and out of trouble and learns valuable lessons along the way. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089133 Redwall is a spectacular animated series based on the top-selling twelve book series by British author Brian Jacques. It follows the odyssey of Matthias, an innocent and bumbling young mouse destined to be the unlikely hero and great defender of Redwall, the English cathedral which has been home to a community of peaceful mice for generations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089134 Redwall is a spectacular animated series based on the top-selling twelve book series by British author Brian Jacques. It follows the odyssey of Matthias, an innocent and bumbling young mouse destined to be the unlikely hero and great defender of Redwall, the English cathedral which has been home to a community of peaceful mice for generations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089135 Redwall is a spectacular animated series based on the top-selling twelve book series by British author Brian Jacques. It follows the odyssey of Matthias, an innocent and bumbling young mouse destined to be the unlikely hero and great defender of Redwall, the English cathedral which has been home to a community of peaceful mice for generations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187172 Explores the tradition of the grange fair in America, and focuses on the Centre County Grange Fair in Pennsylvania. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089136 Redwall is a spectacular animated series based on the top-selling twelve book series by British author Brian Jacques. It follows the odyssey of Matthias, an innocent and bumbling young mouse destined to be the unlikely hero and great defender of Redwall, the English cathedral which has been home to a community of peaceful mice for generations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187173 Brother and Sister love the Space Grizzlies TV show, but recently, Sister finds that a new villain character is just a little too scary for her. In fact, its becoming harder and harder to avoid him, hes on the TV, hes one of Brothers modelling clay sculptures, and ultimately, the Space Grizzly character ends up in one of her dreams. When Sister tells Mama about her bad dream, Mama reassures her that it is always best to talk to someone about things you find scary because it makes you feel better. Sister does feel better, and like Mama did for her, Sister helps Brother feel better by being there for him to talk to when he has his own bad dream. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089137 Bruce Brown and filmmaker son, Dana, have created an all new classic, featuring never-before-seen footage from The endless summer and other films. Embark on a journey of adventure, discovery, and the incredible challenge of facing a fifteen foot wall of water as the sports greatest surfers look back on the thrills, the spills, and the movie that uniquely embraced the lifelong search for that perfect wave. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089128 Naturally its New Zealand: Documentary of the touring the North and South islands of New Zealand. Maori culture, traditions, and history: Explores the world of Maori culture and tradition, and presents a history of the Maori people in New Zealand and throughout Polynesia. Great walks of New Zealand: Follows a five day guided walk that showcases the scenery, historic sites and beaches of the South Islands Abel Tasman National Park. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089130 A recently widowed woman with a talent for prophecy and reading minds leaves town to begin a new life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350223 The daughter of a Danish immigrant and a black G.I., Rachel survives a family tragedy only to face new challenges. Sent to live with her strict African-American grandmother in a racially divided northwest city, she must suppress her grief and reinvent herself in a mostly black community. A beauty with light brown skin and blue eyes, she attracts much attention in her new home. The world wants to see her as either black or white, but thats not how she sees herself. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089122 The undeniable power of the true stories of six exonerated survivors of death row will engage your emotion, incite your passion, and envelope you in their search for the lost pieces of dignity and the lives that were interrupted. The Exonerated began its journey over the summer of 2000, when authors Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen traveled across the United States, interviewing 40 of the (then) 89 former death row prisoners. They went as far south as Texas and Miami, as far north as Chicago and just about everywhere in between to meet the people whose stories appear in The Exonerated. The interviewees were from vastly different ethnic, religious and educational backgrounds. Their views on the world varied greatly. The only thing that they had in common was that all 40 had been sentenced to death, spent anywhere from 2 to 22 years on death row and were subsequently found innocent and freed by the state. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1259117 In the third book of the Jesus Chronicles, Luke, a young Greek slave, meets Saul of Tarsus. Saul is a Hebrew debater who Luke sees as a great role model. When Saul mentions a man named Jesus who performs great miracles, Luke is not sure he believes. However, when Jesus performs miracles on one of Lukes own patients, his mind is changed. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089138 An inexperienced young man in search of adventure and romance spends the summer of 1919 traveling from town to town working as a horse trainer on the county fair racing circuit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089132 Granny Weatherall is a spunky old lady of eighty who bosses her doctor and her children. She seems so strong and in control. Yet she has never had the upper hand in her destiny. One morning, a flood of long-forgotten memories bring her to the realization that of all her accomplishments, she cannot console herself for the shame-filled day she was left standing at the altar. Still, her indomitable will to live and act independently infuses the last day of her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187171 Professional dance instructor John Hills charm, humor and effortless teaching style will have you up and dancing the Lindy and the Jitterbug quickly. You will learn classic swing dance moves from beginners steps to elaborate kicks and spins. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089125 Ten questions are posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350239 The NYPSDs recently promoted captain returns home from a much-needed holiday only to discover his daughter, Deena, has been brutally murdered. The crime scene is so horrific that even New Yorks toughest cop, Lieutenant Eve Dallas, struggles to stomach the carnage. Determined to bring Deenas killer to justice, Dallas takes to the streets, only to find that the culprit is unmatchably clever. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1132286 A pot-smoking video game addict loses his girlfriend when she travels to Mexico for an archaeological dig. He realizes that hes just lost the love of his life and decides to follow her to the dig and try to win her back. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089131 Redwall is a spectacular animated series based on the top selling twelve book series by British author Brian Jacques. It follows the odyssey of Matthias, an innocent and bumbling young mouse destined to be the unlikely hero and great defender of Redwall, the English cathedral which has been home to a community of peaceful mice for generations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187170 Features the techniques of Marlon Silva, internationally known for his easy-to-learn building block instruction method. Lets Dance Salsa - Beginning Lessons 1 takes a new approach to teaching Salsa dancing! Professional dance instructor Marlon Silva teaches beginners and experts alike with his step-by-step detailed instruction--Publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089124 The story of two sisters, haunted by the twenty-year-old murder of their mother, and what happens when a farming accident rips away the layers of secrecy and buried trauma surrounding that night. They learn that sometimes the secrets from the past can bring hope for the future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1350035 Every Christmas, three lovable angels visit Earth. Once a year, Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy are allowed to intervene (or, more accurately, interfere) in human affairs. Despite their frequent misadventures and the chaos they often cause, things always seem to turn out right. This Christmas, join those Christmas angels as they respond to Anne Fletchers prayer request. She wants her son, Roy, to meet a special woman, and the angels contrive to throw Julie Wilcott in his path - literally! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089147 Explore the depths of oceans and swamps with free diver Manny Puig and cameraman Mark Rackley as they search for perfect action shots of Manny wrestling with everything from alligators to sharks.Travel with a group of sky divers to Russia as they search for ways to intensify their experiences. Sky divers Derek Thomas, Wendy Smith, Rusty Vest, Dr. Ben Massey, and stunt coordinator B.J. Worth create an extreme formation along with countless other divers, the likes of which has never been seen before. Resident extremist Laird Hamilton attends the Skip Barber Racing School, where he learns a thing or two about speed and wrangling a mechanical marvel of speed and engineering. Finally, Robert Pipkins of USA luge details how to ride through the spills that occur on the track.This video includes footage of extreme sports and interviews with the experts who live with their passions day in, day out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187167 Reveals the critical role gliders played in World War II offensives. They had no motor, no parachutes and no second chances. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089123 In 1974, in the suburb of Port Chester, New York, the teenage aspirant artist John Talia has a troubled relationship with his homophobic father who does not understand Johns talent. While visiting his friend Yammi, John finds that the genius Russian painter Nicoli Seroff lives nearby. He decides to pay a visit to his idol. John finds a bitter alcoholic who is still grieving the loss of his wife Anya. Somehow, he successfully befriends the master. When Nicoli travels to the countryside in Pennsylvania, he invites John to go with him to teach him how to paint. John meets Nicolis neighbor Carla who grieves the loss of her son, and the arrogant critic of art and Nicolais friend Curtis Sunday. Along their vacation, the synergy of Nicoli and John improves their individual lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089146 This homerun hit recalls an earlier America that fell in love with baseball and an era when owners built bigger arenas to house our fast-growing national pastime. By 1923, 15 iconic steel and concrete parks had been built, yet no two were alike: Each had its own unique character, and fans were close to the action. Narrated by Golden Globe-nominated actor Jeff Daniels, this documentary traces the history of four classic American ballparks using both archival footage and modern film: Wrigley Field (1914), Comiskey Park (1910), Tiger Stadium (1912), and Fenway Park (1912). http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187166 Rumors and fears that the Conemaugh Lake Reservoir had reached its summit and the South Fork Dam might burst were widespread for many years. By Friday, May 31, 1889, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, it had been raining for a week. Finally at 3:10 pm the center of the dam gave way. Considered the worst flood disaster in the nations history - 2,209 persons were killed, a countless number of bodies were never found. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089145 Join Sonic the Hedgehog and Tails as they defend Mobius from the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his notorious gang of robots, including Scratch, Grounder and Coconuts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089144 Frannie Vaughn has had a fun-loving life. She manages to elude responsibility until she comes home to the North Carolina town of Silk Hope where she grew up, only to find that her mother has recently died. Whats more, her sister, Natalie, has decided to sell the family house and divide the profits. Frannies new goal is to save the remnants of her family life, but her quest leads to love and the unlocking of a family secret. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089143 On a business trip to Venice, Vanessa, a beautiful American woman who is engaged to be married, meets Bill, a television reporter from Ireland. Though she tries to resist her attraction to him, they soon become embroiled in a passionate love affair. After her return to the States, and inevitable break-up with her fiance, she discovers that Bill has been sent to a war zone and is now presumed dead. Hope prevails when the identity of the scarred body found is in question. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089141 Fastwalker is a code word created by NORAD (North Amercian Air Defense Command) to classify unidentified flying objects which approach our Earth from space and enter our atompshere. It has been reported that from its subterranean facility deep inside Cheyenne Mountain Coloardo, USA, the Air Force NORAD facility tracks a rough average of 500 of these Fastwalkers each year. A feature length documentary produced in association with the Safespace Project and provides astounding revelations by the worlds foremost authorities including Dr. Steven M. Greer, Steve Bassett, Jim Marrs, Robert O. Dean, Dr. Michael Salla, Stanton T. Friedman, Alfred L. Webre, John Greenwald Jr., Dr. Len Horowitz, Dr. Richard Boylan, Jaime Maussan, Paola Harris, Jerry Pippin, Dr. Bruce Maccabee, A. J. Gevaerd, Sean David Morton, Graham E. Bethune, Col. Wendelle C. Stevens, Monsignor Corrado Balducci, James W. Deardorff, PhD., Robert M. Wood PhD, Charles Hall, Richard Dolan, Steven Jones, Rob Simone, Don Ware, Richard Giordano, James Courant, Dolores Cannon, Maurice Osborn, David Coote, Stoyan Cheresharov, Daniel Munioz, Lisa Davis, Bruce Jessop, Robert Miles, Alan G.Toleman, Jutta Savill; and is hosted by Erika Jessop. DVD includes trailer extras and Roswell revelations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089139 Dennis Cromwell (Bottoms) is the all around California kid-grown up: handsome, athletic, accomplished & well liked. A civic leader, he still lives in his hometown with Jill (Eichhorn), his wife & their newborn child. He befriends a newcomer in town, Enrique Vasquez (Rodriguez) & helps his beautiful daughter Angela by offering her a baby-sitting job & by getting her into gymnastics. Their friendship soon develops into a passionate love affair. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807572 Toronto is a sensational city. Canadas secret capital: boomtown, show town and financial metropolis, clean, safe and with five million inhabitants. Gigantic skyscrapers and with a frenetic lifestyle, Toronto is where many Canadian banks and multi-national companies have their palatial offices of steel and glass built in what was once a waterfront wilderness. The old City Hall was built in 1899 in Victorian style and consists mainly of sandstone. Its Venetian clock tower faces an array of modern skyscrapers and almost opposite is the futuristic looking new City Hall, a symbol of the citys cosmopolitan flair. Its easy to become disorientated in Torontos Underground City. Most of this subterranean complex extends beneath the financial district and is the largest of its type in the world with countless shops, restaurants and subway stations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807703 Our journey through romantic northern Spain travels south through Galicia along the Atlantic coast. A Corua is the regions largest industrial city and shipping harbour and it thought to have been founded by the Phoenicians in 60 A.D. The Romans conquered this harbour city that has always been associated with the sea and it was from A Corua that the invincible Spanish Armada set sail in1588 to invade England. Santiago De Compostela is the capital of Galicia and since the Middle Ages it was, apart from Jerusalem and Rome, the most important pilgrimage destination in Christendom. Half a million pilgrims came here each year from all over Europe and Spains most religious city continues to attract the faithful. Some centuries ago each of the large villages of the Rias Baixas prospered due to fishing, as did Pontevedra. However, all this changed when its harbour was engulfed by sand some three hundred years ago. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807573 Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the South Asian island state of Taiwan, a land of gods, spirits and temples. With around three million inhabitants it is the largest city in Ilha Formosa, a beautiful island that is located a hundred and thirty kilometres from the Chinese mainland. The famous Grand Hotel is the most impressive building in Taipei and is in the typical Chinese palace design of the Ming Dynasty. The large interior hall of the fine building is supported by massive red pillars and it features a magnificent open staircase with marble banisters. The south western edge of the city was where wealthy trader, Lin An Tai, once had a huge residence. It is one of the most well preserved examples of a building in the style of a classical southern Chinese residence and designed according to the strict rules of Feng Shui and Chinese Geomancy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807783 For some, San Diego, a coastal city with a wonderful climate, is Californias southernmost city, for others it is the northernmost city in Mexico. It is not quite as predictable as other US metropolises and even the skyline promises something different. Palm trees, colourful flowerbeds and wonderful sandy beaches are typical of Southern California and are an open invitation to surfing and relaxation. The exclusivity of the beaches exudes an aura of luxurious living and the grand houses of the Coronado district are among the citys most prestigious. The long distance trains that travel through Amtrak Station connect San Diego with many other Californian cities and also with the bordering city of Santa Fe. The red tram, known as the San Diego Trolley, leaves from here and travels south to the Mexican border. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807720 Jalisco is a Mexican federal state that has two special attributes, its folklore and a drink thats known all over the world, tequila! With 1.7 million inhabitants Guadalajara is Mexicos second largest city. The Plaza De Amras contains some fine decorative ironwork and a circular stage for music events. The city is home to Mexican rodeos and also the broad-brimmed sombrero. It is also believed to be the birthplace of the world famous mariachi music. After breaking with Spain, Guadalajara became the capital of Jalisco. At the beginning of the 20th century it was the second largest city of the new Republic. The city successfully unites its centuries old history with modern times and today is considered to be a perfect example of both modern and traditional Mexico. The Lago De Chapala is Mexicos largest lake and its three thousand kilometre shoreline is extremely beautiful and boasts several large sandy beaches. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807587 Since the sixteenth century Vientiane has been the capital of Laos and is situated in the heart of Indochina. The city originated at the point at which the first navigable section of the Mekong River joins with the Gulf Of Thailand. Vientiane was once a group of rural settlements and even today contains several village-like districts each with its own temple and traditional marketplace. At the end of the nineteenth century the French began to renovate the citys most important buildings and made Vientiane the administrative capital of their new colony and gave it a French look. There are some fascinating places to visit outside the city such as the Cultural Park Of The Laotian People, a large area on the banks of the Mekong River. Historic Vientiane also has some fine reconstructed buildings such as the Wat Impeng on the western bank of Pagoda Street. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807641 Instead of viewing cells as mere building blocks of life, this program presents them as independent dynamic units. Viewers examine basic cell structure and witness cell division. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=951409 Discover Alaskas true treasures along its magnificent marine highway, the Inside Passage. Navigate 1,000 miles of pristine coastline, with unforgettable stops that capture the regions rich history, fascinating wildlife, and timeless traditions. Observe coastal Native American craftsmen carving totem poles in the gateway city of Ketchikan. Explore Sitkas Russian roots. Visit Petersburg, Alaskas Little Norway and quaint Wrangell, and recapture the pioneer era in the capitol city of Juneau. Drive to Americas most accessible glacier--the Mendenhall, and fly over the frozen wilderness of the Juneau Ice Field. From Glacier Bay National Park to the historic gold rush town of Skagway, this award-winning program is a mesmerizing portrait of this special place in the vastness of Alaska. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807666 Learn about ecology and explore the Everglades, deserts, and grasslands. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807561 A struggling teenage actress has her life turned upside down when she realizes that she has the power to shape-shift. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807704 The Golfe Du Morbihan is situated on the south coast of Brittany and protects the region from the strong currents of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a fascinating coastal landscape with huge castles and extensive sand dunes. Influential and wealthy ship owners once settled here: they ran the East India Trading Company that earned high taxes for the French monarchy. The present day harbour makes it difficult to believe that it was once a busy centre of trade with the distant Orient but the towns well preserved buildings indicate its former wealth and ferryboats travel to the village on the opposite side of the Lorient that still boasts a splendid array of huge warehouses. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807574 Named after its creator, Gustave Eiffel, the Tour DEiffel has adorned the French capital of Paris for more than a century. It was erected in 1886 in record time and can be seen from almost every square and tiny lane in Paris. The eye is first drawn to its sturdy steel girders and weight - bearing transverse poles which are held in place by about 2. 5 million rivets, an amazing technical achievement of its time. > From the airy heights of the first viewing platform, there is a wonderful multi - directional panorama across Paris. On the higher viewing platforms the air is thinner but the views are increasingly spectacular. The Trocadero, Arc De Triomph, and Sacre Coeur, indeed, the whole of Paris are the distant earthbound stars of this visual experience which towers over one of the most most beautiful and charming citys in the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807725 Unique cultural treasures and wonderful natural landscapes are to be found along the Kings Way in the heart of Jordan which is one of the most fascinating roads in the world. The historic road of kings leads to Madaba and is the oldest route to the Holy Land and to Mount Nebo that overlooks the Promised Land and into the colourful desert landscape of Wadi Rum to the Red Sea coast and a fascinating underwater world. The nineteenth century Sankt Georg Church in Madaba contains one of the most important treasures that dates back to Early Christian times. The fifteen metre long and five metre wide mosaic that depicts a map of Madaba was created in the sixth century A. D. and once consisted of more than two million square stones. Mount Nebo is one of the most holy places in Jordan and according to legend it was from there that Moses first saw the Promised Land. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807784 North of Burmas central plains is the exotic and fascinating Shan State, a beautiful landscape in South East Asia located on the eastern side of Myanmar. Once forty Shan monarchs ruled there but they lived in hostile times as Burmese kings and Chinese warlords fought against them to gain control of their fertile land. We begin our journey at Inlay Lake. The magical beauty of this body of water has attracted and fascinated people since time immemorial and this unique lake is home to the Intha people. The next leg of the journey leads to a far more tranquil section of the lake that features floating gardens that are around a hundred metres long and two metres wide and consist of a densely interwoven carpet of water hyancinths. Mandalay, The City Of Art, is located in the centre of Shan State. It was founded in 1857 and up until the British conquered it in 1885 it was the capital of the kingdom of Burma. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807721 Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa. Since gold was first discovered, everything has revolved around money and from the 50th floor of Africas tallest building, The Carlton Towers, there is an all-engulfing view of the citys narrow streets and jungle of concrete and glass. The African Museum is a contemporary building and one of South Africas most exquisite landmarks, it contains a large variety of geological exhibits and detailed accounts of the citys past surface mining that gave rise to the countrys massive gold rush. The resistance to apartheid is also illustrated, as well as that of the history of Africas native inhabitants who journeyed from present day Botswana to the south of the country. Gold Reef City is a large historical theme park that features the Johannesburg of pioneering times and focuses on the clothing, houses and entertainments of the countrys golden years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807599 Two teens who have been dating for over a year are about to take the next step in their relationship ... until a federally-funded abstinence program is adopted at their school, making their once-private issue a public debacle. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807651 The Strada Delle Dolomiti is a good mountain road that travels through a picturesque nature reserve amidst some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe, an enchanting region in northern Italy, the Alto Adige. The age-old charm of the historical city centre of Cortina dAmpezzo is captivating and the facades of its chalets and hotels are richly decorated with frescos. Alpe Di Siusi, the Seiser Alm, contains a fifty square kilometre recreation area. In summer, hikers come to this high plateau and in winter its popular with cross-country sportsmen. Europes largest alpine meadow is located at an altitude of two thousand metres above sea level and horse-drawn sleighs are at the ready for local excursions pulled by tough and hardy Haflinger horses. The regions metropolis is Bolzano-Bozen that is situated in a valley basin that opens up to the south.