Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+7260&No=100 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807715 Honolulu Airport is world famous for the novel way in which it welcomes its visitors. A sweetly scented floral chain is placed around the neck of all those who arrive and the friendly smiles of the local people are irresistible. Normal routine is cast aside and dreams become reality. The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean and are the 50th State of the United States of America. The island of Oahu is situated in the centre of the archipelago. The modern city of Honolulu is the capital of both Oahu and all the other islands and it is also the starting point of numerous excursions. King David Kalakana had the Iolani Palace built, a magnificent Victorian structure situated in the centre of Honolulu and the only royal palace in the USA. The Nuuanu Pali Valley is of great importance in Hawaiian history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807756 Mexico City is a vivid metropolis and cosmopolitan city situated on a plateau in the central highlands at an altitude of 2, 286 metres, where the food is spicy and the Tequila flows freely! The citys fascinating history is reflected in both its art and architecture with age old charm, Indian roots and elegant buildings.Until the Spanish conquest the Templo Mayor was the setting of coronations and human sacrifice. The remains of the walls within which thousands of priests once lived are only a few steps from the buildings of the countrys former Spanish conquerors. Construction of the countrys largest cathedral, the Catedral Metropolitana, took two hundred and fifty years. The lower section is quite plain but the upper section is of Baroque and Neo-Classical design. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807571 Here is Panorama Australias spectacular video portrait of Sydney. Australias birthplace, its premier international destination, and on the world stage as the venue for the 2000 Olympic Games. Here is Sydney Harbour ... one of the worlds most beautiful waterways, with its unforgettable Coat Hanger Bridge, its extraordinary Opera House, jostling ferries, and secluded coves and inlets. Here is Australias international city ... with its historic village known as The Rocks in the shadow of the great bridge, its brilliant shopping, the soaring spire of Sydney Tower, the pulsing night - life of Kings Cross, the famous Taronga Zoo with a view. Here, too is dazzling Darling Harbour ... with its futuristic underwater Sydney Aquarium ... as well as Sydneys most celebrated beaches. Manly and Bondi. But Panorama Australia takes you beyond Australias Olympic City ... to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australias largest private collection of native birds and animals. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807698 We begin our journey in the Spanish province of Galicia. The Romans conquered San Diago de Compostela, a harbour city that has always been associated with the sea and since the Middle Ages it was, apart from Jerusalem and Rome, the most important pilgrimage destination in Christendom. Some centuries ago each of the large villages of the Rias Baixas prospered due to fishing as did Pontevedra whose old town has been well - preserved with cobbled streets, intimate squares and the residential palaces of the city`s former elite. Vigo is reminiscent of Liverpool in the United Kingdom and is the largest city in Galicia. In 1529 the city began to trade with South America and this brought with it a new wave of prosperity. Then followed the Industrial Revolution which gave rise to a modern commercial city with a huge fishing industry. Madrid is Europes most geographically elevated metropolis, a royal capital of history, outstanding buildings and cultural treasures. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807794 Experience the rush of traveling South Australia with a crew of international backpackers, ages 16-22. 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=807660 Learn about ecology and explore the Everglades, deserts, and grasslands. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807609 In 2040 A.D. on the colonial planet of New Eden, the Ministry of Defense is developing a new transforming stealth aircraft, an advanced defense vehicle to counter alien attacks. Isamu Dyson, an extroverted jet fighter maverick fresh from the battlefield, is assigned as a test pilot for Project Super Nova. Competition heats up when he discovers his former childhood friend turned bitter rival, Guld, is a test pilot for a competing fighter project. Old jealousies and long forgotten feelings are rekindled with the arrival of Myung; a mutual ex-girlfriend and music manager for the universes most popular virtual reality singer, Sharon Apple. But when the enigmatic Sharon is overwhelmed by Myungs confused emotions, an incredible crisis threatens to consume them all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=951411 Visit all fifty-five American National Parks and see why each is treasured as an irreplaceable part of our national legacy. From Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Maine, this unique collection celebrates the protected wilderness areas and the amazing recreational opportunities offered by our national parks. No two vistas are alike in this stunning program, but every park has one thing in common, each of them is a living symbol of the untamed American spirit. Volume 1 - American Samoa; Arches; Biscayne; Bryce Canyon; Canyonlands; Carlsbad Caverns; Crater Lake; Denali; Everglades; Glacier; Glacier Bay; Grand Canyon; Grand Tetons; Great Basin; Great Smoky Mountains; Haleakala; Hawaii Volcanoes; Lake Clark; Mount Rainier; North Cascades; Olympic; Redwood; Rocky Mountains; Saguaro; Virgin Islands; Yellowstone; Yosemite; Zion Canyon. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807716 Iceland is an island born of fire and ice with white glaciers, black beaches and green meadows: a land of geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Reykjavik is set amid a fascinating landscape, a metropolis on the outermost edge of civilisation and the worlds northernmost capital city. A little outside the city is an attraction that is a meeting place for one and all, The Blue Lagoon, the largest bath tub in the world! The mineral water it contains has a temperature of forty degrees centigrade and the milky-blue pool has been proven to possess beneficial healing qualities. Southeast of The Blue Lagoon is Hveragerdi that is set within an idyllic valley. Due to its protected location and numerous thermal springs, in 1929 a garden city originated there and within its many greenhouses grow vegetables, fruit and exotic flowers. The small coastal picturesque village of Vik with its few houses and around three hundred inhabitants is located in a valley close to a bay. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807605 Growing up in post-WWII Germany, the son of a Nazi slain during the war, Dieter Dengler dreamed about becoming a pilot. At age 18 he emigrated to the United States and worked odd jobs until he was accepted into the Navy and began pilot training. He was sent to Vietnam around 1966 and on his first mission was shot down and taken prisoner. There, the Vietcong tortured him until Dengler engineered a hair-raising escape and eventually returned to the U.S. His story is recounted here via interviews, archival footage and re-enactments seamlessly woven together. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807757 Located between Italy and France on the Cote DAzur, the principality of Monaco is renowned for its high society, Grand Prix and scandal and the cost of a square metre of land is the most expensive in the world. After the Vatican, it is the smallest yet most unique sovereign state in the world. Monte Carlos Casino is undoubtedly the principalitys most famous landmark. Designed by the architect of the Paris Opera House, Charles Garnier, this superb casino was built in 1878. With the opening of the casino, this previously relatively poor mini State, developed into the famous principality it is today. Monaco is certainly a place of wealth and prosperity. But the sunshine and its wonderful location on the Cote DAzur makes it a fascinating place to visit. 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=807699 Florence is the capital of Tuscany, a city of art and joie de vivre. With its magnificent tower the Palazzo Vecchio is a communal palace that has been the citys political centre since the beginning of the 14th century. Originally it was the seat of the citys Republican rulers but soon afterwards the MEDICI dynasty settled there, the cleverest and most powerful of the handful of families that ruled over the city. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807761 Fun-filled metropolis at the mouth of the Mississippi, New Orleans is a cultural melting pot and the birth place of jazz. In 1682, the Frenchman, Robert Cavalier, declared this Mississippi region to be French territory and named it, La Louisiana. However, Napoleon later accepted $15,000,000 from President Jefferson and in 1840 it was the fourth largest city in the USA. The Garden District is a sought-after residential area in which there is an abundance of magnolia trees, palms, shrubs and flowers, and the citys largest graveyard, the Metairie Cemetery, has over 7,000 graves and an array of spectacular mausoleums which astound the eye. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807706 Hanoi is North Vietnams lively capital city located in the north of the country and set amid the delta plains of the Red River. Compared to other southeast Asian cities that have developed into modern metropolis at breathtaking speed, Hanoi could be described as being a provincial city. In 1882 the French built their government offices around the citys large Ho Hoan Kiem Lake. The city became the capital of French Indo China. The lake is surrounded by splendid old villas and public buildings. In the early morning several of the citys inhabitants arrive to go about their traditional exercises. The Chua Mot Cot Pagoda is one of the oldest religious buildings in Hanoi, a temple built upon a single column in the centre of a small pond. Legend has it that the childless king, Ly Thai To, saw the goddess of mercy in a dream in which she presented him with a son. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807782 Saigon, an exotic trading post of bygone times, derived its name from the banks of the river upon which it is located. In 1859 the French arrived and transformed it into the capital of French colonial Indochina. With nearly six million inhabitants Saigon is also known as Ho Chi Minh City and, although large, is no longer the capital of Vietnam. Saigons dramatic past began with it being a small fishing village followed by its development as the Paris Of The East and then as an American garrison city until it eventually became South Vietnams modern metropolis of today. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807637 Time-lapse photography illustrates how fungi grow. Since they have no chlorophyll and cannot use the energy of sunlight, fungi depend on other living organisms and organic matter for survival. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807565 Its the night before Christmas Eve, and oddball inventor Robert Toulon has discovered his great granduncles formula for reanimating the masters lethal puppets: Six-Shooter, Jester, Blade and Pinhead. Meanwhile, diabolical industrialist Erica Sharpe is finalizing her satanic plan for unleashing her fathers foul-mouthed, blood-guzzling toys upon the worlds underprivileged children. But even if Toulon can give the puppets a deadly cyber makeover and stop the blood sacrifice of his daughter, can he still prevent the coming Christmas carnage? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807655 Island of the gods and gateway to Paradise, a relatively small island, east of Java across the Bali Strait. In recent years, luxurious hotel complexes have appeared, tastefully re-creating the islands ethnic traditions. The capital of Bali, Denpasar, is the commercial centre of the island with good shopping facilities and a fascinating variety of entertainment. Colourful dance and drama play an important part in the lives of the Bali people and almost every village has its own dance group, the favourite dance being the Barong. In the north of the island, the 1800 metre high Gunung Batur volcano is still active, its slopes covered in lava fields that extend deep into its crater. Hindu temples abound, the Kehen being one of the most beautiful terraced temples in Bali and the Pura Besakih, the most revered. As in ancient times, rice is still cultivated in the traditional way and ox and plough traverse the fields. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807722 Kathmandu, a metropolis in the heart of the kingdom of Nepal, a land of snow-white mountains and home of the gods. For many centuries this was the centre of Buddhist power and culture and it is here that the largest number of temples is found, dedicated to numerous deities. In the heart of the city is Durbar Square in which the countrys royalty resided until 1908 and where the most important festivals take place. Jagannath is one of the oldest temples on the square and the original building dates back to 1560, as does the adjacent Taleju Temple. The Shiva-Parvati Temple was built in the early years of the Shah Dynasty. Its five-sectioned portal-like frame features text that is believed to be ancient Nepalese writing. Kumari Chowk is the residence of the living goddess, Kumari. For this role a young girl is duly selected and is disallowed from leaving the palace until puberty. Her task is to affirm the king his power. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807661 This program uses experiments to show how heat makes wind, describes gale winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes, and shows how meteorologists measure the wind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807610 In 2040 A.D. on the colonial planet of New Eden, the Ministry of Defense is developing a new transforming stealth aircraft, an advanced defense vehicle to counter alien attacks. Isamu Dyson, an extroverted jet fighter maverick fresh from the battlefield, is assigned as a test pilot for Project Super Nova. Competition heats up when he discovers his former childhood friend turned bitter rival, Guld, is a test pilot for a competing fighter project. Old jealousies and long forgotten feelings are rekindled with the arrival of Myung; a mutual ex-girlfriend and music manager for the universes most popular virtual reality singer, Sharon Apple. But when the enigmatic Sharon is overwhelmed by Myungs confused emotions, an incredible crisis threatens to consume them all. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=951412 Visit all fifty-five American National Parks and see why each is treasured as an irreplaceable part of our national legacy. From Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Maine, this unique collection celebrates the protected wilderness areas and the amazing recreational opportunities offered by our national parks. No two vistas are alike in this stunning program, but every park has one thing in common, each of them is a living symbol of the untamed American spirit. Volume 2 - Acadia; Badlands; Big Bend; Black Canyon/Gunnison; Capitol Reef; Channel Islands; Death Valley; Dry Tortugas; Gates of the Artic; Guadalupe Mountains; Hot Springs; Isle Royale; Joshua Tree; Katmai; Kenai Fjords; Kings Canyon; Kobuk Valley; Lassen Volcanic; Mammoth Cave; Mesa Verde; Petrified Forest; Sequoia; Shenandoah; Theodore Roosevelt; Voyageurs; Wind Cave; Wrangell-St. Elias. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807671 Boston has over half a million inhabitants and is the largest of New Englands cities. As its most important commercial and financial centre, the city on the Charles River has always played an historic role and was the cradle of Independence. In the centre of Boston, Copley Square features the Trinity Church, which contrasts with the modern Hancock Tower that dominates the skyline. Park Street Church was where, in 1829, William Garrison gave his first anti-slavery speech. In the adjacent Granary Burial Ground some of Americas most famous sons are buried, such as John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Beacon Hill has hardly changed over the past 150 years, an architectural gem with narrow, winding cobbled streets and even today the wrought ironwork of its balconies and banisters indicate that this is one of Bostons most sought after areas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807576 Located to the south of the Caribbean island of Cuba, Trinidad was founded by the Spaniard, Velazquez, and in the 18th century the city experienced great wealth and recognition through the cultivation of sugar cane. The excluseive palaces and villas of the sugar barons still leave their mark on the city with tall wooden gates, barred windows, and original roof tiles that characterise the style of bygone days. The Palacio Padron is located on the Plaza Mayor, the centre of the city. A few years ago the palae was lovingly restored in painstaking detail and transformed into an archaelogical museum. Around the main square the most beautiful palaces stand in rows and are impressive indicator of the colonial lifestyle enjoyed by the former sugar aristocracy. The slave trade and the cultivation of sugar cane made the islands inhabitants incredibly wealthy and Trinidad became the most important cultural and trade centre in the whole of Cuba. Splendid exotic beauty in a land situated between sun and socialism, sugar and cigars, rumba and revolution. In Trinidad it is as though everything is in a state of suspended animation waiting to be awakened. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807727 Ks is an historic island oasis beneath the Greek sun. Not the largest of the Dodekannissa Islands but certainly one of its most fascinating, with endless sandy beaches and an ancient heritage. The capital of the island is Chora Ks and for two thousand years it has been the nerve centre of the island. The city once suffered devastating earthquakes and the island was plagued by numerous invaders including the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, the Knights of St. John and finally, the Turks. The Platia Eleftheras is the main square of todays Ks and contains the Archaeological Museum that is housed in a futuristic looking Italian building that dates back to the 1930s. Four kilometres from the city high in the Dikeos Mountains is one of the islands most important sights, the Asklipion, an ancient hospital and sanctuary. A winding road leads to the village of Kfalos that from below looks like a small fortified complex. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807790 It is difficult to believe that this lively, cosmopolitan city is under constant threat from earthquake, the only rumble being that of the famous cable cars as they vie up and down the citys hilly roads. A boat trip is a great way to see Fishermans Wharf, various maritime museums, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, former home of Robert The Birdman Stroud, Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone. Built in 1776, San Franciscos first stone building, Mission Dolores, still stands today. Led by the Franciscan Padres, the Christianised Indians built a church, in the cemetery of which many of the citys original settlers were laid to rest. The Transamerica Pyramid has become the citys most famous landmark. Earthquake proof, having been built on hydraulic spring foundations, the 260 metre high pyramid structure is situated in the heart of the Financial District. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807717 Montego Bay is Jamaicas second largest city that, at the end of the 18th century, was one of the most important harbours for the islands sugar industry. The lively city center is a mixture of both old and new with modern concrete houses located next to simple wooden huts and congested streets with numerous small shops and street traders. Close to Falmouth theres the excitement of Martha Brae River Rafting which is an excellent way to explore this tropical paradise in which dense tropical rain forest shows off all its spectacular colors. It was here on the north coast that Christopher Columbus landed in 1502 and where the Spanish were defeated by the British in a bloody battle for control of the island. Dunns River Falls is the name of a waterfall near to Ochos Rios, one the islands most well known natural attractions. In seimming attire, more than a million annual visitors attempt to climb through spraying torrents of water whilst linking hands in a human chain. In foaming cascades, the water plunges 200 meters down toward the sea over step-shaped limestone blocks and across an overgrown landscape of ferns and plants. Harmony Hall, a Victorian building that is a reminder od British colonial rule, is the name of an immacualte manor house located on a turn of the century plantation. Today it contains a handicraft center and also a gallery that displays the works of indigenous artists. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807606 Explores the gray areas of commitment and infidelity, and touches on issues everyone can identify with, but rarely anyone wants to talk about. In the film are suprising clips from news reels, sexploitation films and home movies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807758 Traveling doesnt just involve planes, trains and automobiles, despite the fact Barbara, standing in Munichs famous city square, or marienplatz, first introduces this city as a place known for its BMWs, Mercedes, Volkswagens and speed limitless highways (autobahns). In Munich, Get outta town is transformed into get around town as Barbara has 20 places she wants to see in this Bavarian city but she only has one day to see them all! She enlists co-host Kris, along with a number of different modes of transportation, to help her see the sites as fast, and as fun, as possible. 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=807652 Amsterdam is a captivating metropolis, a city of canals in which anything is allowed as long as it does no harm. In 1567 the much-travelled Italian, Lodovico Guicciardini, referred to Amsterdam as The Venice of the north. Today the view across the main square and royal castle gives little hint that the city is supported by stakes and that Amsterdam is the largest lakeland village in the world. 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=807700 Florida is the southernmost State of the USA where, for most of the time, the sun shines truly bright. Miami Beach is a narrow island just off the mainland and Miami City is a leisure world of the rich and famous. Coral Gables was built in the 1920s in flamboyant southern Europe style as was the Venetian Pool and the Biltmore Hotel whose tower is a replica of the Giralda in Seville.The Florida Keys are a group of thirty one coral islands that extend from Miami on the southern point of Florida, to the Caribbean. The first and largest is Key Largo made famous by a Hollywood movie that starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Orlando was founded in 1875 as an agricultural distribution centre and today the biggest entertainment parks in the world are located there and attended by almost forty three million visitors each year. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807645 Some of the 2,000 animals on the Hollywood film set of Dr. Dolittle illustrate the importance of animal classification. Students learn the differences between birds and anphibians, reptiles, and mammals. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807775 Rajasthan, Land of Kings and one of the most unique and colourful provinces in northern India on the border with Pakistan. The barren desert landscape was once the home of the Rajputes that ruled over the land for more than a thousand years. Our journey begins in Jaipur, the Pink City, where the buildings consist of the reddish stone of the surrounding landscape. Much to the surprise of tourists the local people continue to use the elephant as a means of transport in this splendid trading town. However, modern traffic with its cars, tuk-tuk taxis and countless bicycles has also found its way into this fairytale-like city. An artificial lake suddenly appears in the centre of which is the beautiful Jal Mahal Castle. Amid the arid, rocky landscape is the original residence of the Rajputes clan, the Amber Fort that is strategically situated within rock walls. The small town of Churu is flanked on both its south and west sides by sand dunes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807762 Nice is the Cte DAzurs fascinating and colourful city located on the curve of Angel Bay, a metropolis that has lost little of its turn of the century charm. It is also a place of contrast with all the pulsating life of an international city mixed with the rich Mediterranean flair of the south. The magnificent Promenade Des Anglais, named after the resorts former large contingent of English visitors, was built during the19th century. The historical centre of the city, Vielle Ville, has become the home of Arabian immigrants, thus couscous features prominently on the menu. The old fish market is the most beautiful on the entire Cte DAzur and its traditional displays of seafood are a feast to the eye. The Russian Tsars also spent much time in Nice and in around 1900 a Russian Orthodox church was built. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807737 Le Tour Olympique is the highest leaning tower in the world that, built at a cost of 1. 2 billion dollars, has become a landmark of Montreal, Canadas second largest city. A fast external lift travels to the top in just ninety seconds, a journey that is certainly not for the faint-hearted, but it is only from here that one can grasp the amazing vastness of the Olympic grounds which cover an area of six hectares. The Olympia Stadium is reminiscent of a huge shell and is used as a multipurpose hall that can accommodate 80,000. Located alongside the Olympia Tower, the Biodome is one of Montreals greatest attractions, its former cycle racing track having been turned into an environmental museum. A highly humid Amazonian rain forest is one of the Biodomes natural environments in which a large variety of exotic animals are well and truly at home. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807707 The Grande Mosque Hassan The Second dominates the skyline of the Moroccan city of Casablanca. After Mecca, it is undoubtedly the most extraordinary mosque complex in the Arabic/Islamic world. More than twelve million people made a financial contribution to the construction of the gigantic mosque, the 8th wonder of the world! Built between 1987 and 1993, this massive sacred building complex is Moroccos most visited and admired religious attraction. For the mosques inauguration ceremony in August 1993, the guest list not only included Muslims but also Jewish and Christian dignitaries, thus making a statement to the world that this spectacular monument symbolised a tolerant Islam. The mosques white-green minaret extends 200 metres into the sky and proudly sets off the citys skyline with a unique landmark and during the night a 30 - kilometre laser beam points in the direction of Mecca. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807590 Yangon is a river city and the capital of Myanmar. A country surrounded by India, China, Laos and Thailand with a fascinating mle of tribes and cultures plus a tranquil harmony of churches, pagodas, Hindu temples and mosques. Here, contrast is all, and that makes Yangon unique! The Chaukhtatkyi Pagoda contains one of the largest prone Buddha statues in the world. Its length makes up for its lack of artistry as it is seventy metres long. Over six hundred monks live in the adjoining monastery that was founded in 1907 for the study of Buddhist scripts that are known as Palikanums. Three seasons determine the climate of this subtropical country: the cool of winter, the heat of summer and the monsoons when it rains for most of the afternoon and entire regions are flooded. But then follows the lush green sight of endless paddy fields. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807750 Marseille is the oldest city in France and its largest commercial harbour in the Mediterranean. It is believed that in 600 B.C. travellers from the Greek town of Phokis founded the autonomous town of Massalia. In the Middle Ages the citys main harbour was used by the crusaders to embark on their journey to Jerusalem and it rivalled those of the maritime republics of Genoa, Pisa and Venice.One of Marseilles main landmarks rises high above the harbour, the seafarers church of Notre-Dame-De-La-Garde. It towers above the city like a fortress and on its bell tower is a gilded ten metre high figure of the Virgin Mary. Several hundred yachts of all sizes crowd into the old harbour where there is often little room for the comings and goings of modern day sailors. It is difficult to imagine that once near-starving slaves were forced to use their last ounce of strength to row their masters galleys into the harbour. 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=807558 When Hellboy, Liz Sherman, and Abe Sapien are assigned to investigate the ghost-infested mansion of a publicity hound billionaire, they uncover a plot to resurrect a beautiful yet monstrous vampire from Professor Bruttenholms past. But before they can stop her bloodbath, Hellboy will have to battle harpies, hellhounds, a giant werewolf and even the ferocious goddess Hecate herself. 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=807626 Describes the seasonal changes and explains how animals, plants, and people are affected. For primary grades. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807638 Water goes around in circles and this visually stunning film shows how the sun and wind make that possible. It defines evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, illustrating what roles they play in the never-ending recycling of water from earth to sky. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807619 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807566 Roseanne Barr leads childrens sing-alongs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807656 Bangkok is synonymous with lively chaos but Thailands great metropolis is also a compelling experience for the senses and a fascinating city full of contrast.We begin our sightseeing tour early in the morning about a hundred kilometres south west of the city centre at the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Here, men and women travel on the canals by sampan amid a fertile landscape. Fruit, vegetables, flowers and all manner of goods are available and many of the boats have a kitchen in which fresh food is prepared to satisfy hearty appetites. Back in the city we visit some of its most important sights such as the Wat Phra Kaeo, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important place of worship for the Thai people. Bangkoks most important landmark is also its most beautiful temple complex, a wonderful work of art comprising numerous splendid buildings. Today the Royal Grand Palace is used for national ceremonies and coronations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807601 Iquitos is a town isolated in the middle of the Peruvian jungle at the turn of the century. On the outskirts, a few shacks are rotting in the mud. In the center are the splendid houses of the nouveaux-riches rubber barons. It is in this setting, rich in grotesque contrast, that Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - Fitzcarraldo, as the natives call him - has his dream of bringing together Enrico Caruso and Sarah Bernhardt for one great celebration of Grand Opera. With the aid of a tribe of Indians bewitched by records featuring the voice of the greatest singer of all time, Fitzcarraldo fights fever, mosquitoes and suffocating heat to achieve the impossible. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807778 Reykjavik is Icelands gateway to the world and is one of the smallest metropolises on Earth. Just over a hundred thousand people live in this the northernmost of all cities that is sometimes referred to as Icelands Smokey Bay. The Hallgrims Kirkja is one of Reykjaviks main landmarks, a Neo Gothic church that was built between 1945 and 1986. It was named after a famous religious minister and poet of the 17th century, Hallgmur Ptursson. Both its design and large dimensions are impressive. Tjrnin is located in the centre of the city, a wonderful small lake surrounded by spacious parks and the new City Hall is also located there. Krists Kirkja is the citys main Catholic church and in 1989 the Pope preached within its walls marking the first visit of the Pontificate to Iceland. Narrow elegant bridges span across the splendid ponds of the Botanical Garden, a popular destination for the inhabitants of Reykjavik. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807723 On the east coast of the Florida Peninsula, Cape Canaveral juts out into the Atlantic, an uninhabitable area that consists of lagoons, mangrove swamps and marshes. As far back as 1949 the Rocket Trials Zone, as it was then known, has been further developed and extended to become the world famous Space Station it is today. From here, the first Americans went into orbit and also landed on the moon and more than 110 manned space flights have been launched from the Cape which, in its golden years, employed more than 25,000. Models of numerous rockets are displayed along with monitors that show the original pre - launch countdown procedure. The layout of the launch surveillance control room is featured in the Apollo Saturn 5 Center and, in the distance, an impressive array of launch pads is on view. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807648 Using experiments that viewers can easily duplicate in class or at home, this film illustrates vibration, sound waves, and the properties of sound: speed, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and reflection. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807662 Three clowns pursue what cant be seen or tasted: air. They discover that air can be seen only by observing its effect on other things. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807765 Once known as the stronghold of the Mafia, Palermo, the capital of Sicily, has gradually improved its image and the joie de vivre of its inhabitants has turned it into one of the most lively cities in Italy. The monumental Palermo Cathedral is located on the edge of the Piazza Cathedrale, throughout the centuries a place for rendezvous, celebrations and justice. Following the citys conquest by the Saracens an ancient cathedral on this site was transformed into a Friday mosque and was later used for Christian ceremonies. When in 1072 the Normans conquered the island they were so captivated by this paradise on earth that they were careful to preserve it. They admired its oriental splendour and Arabian-Norman architecture but when the kings of Aragon attained power the golden age of Palermo came to an end. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807769 Situated in the north of Portugal, Porto is a cultural capital of Europe and birthplace of the nation. The Torre Dos Clerigos is the symbol of the city and was built in the middle of the 18th century on a rock at the citys most elevated point. Two hundred and twenty five steps lead to a stunning view across the picturesque old harbour town and its carpet of red rooftops that nestle against the citys hills. Porto has one of the most beautiful markets in Europe that contains a large inner courtyard completely encircled by arcades. The narrow, deep river valley of the Douro is spanned by five bridges of which the most impressive is the Ponte Dom Louis. The Frenchman, Gustave Eiffel, constructed the gigantic two level bridge that connects Porto with its sister town, Vila Nova De Gaia. Five bridges connect the banks of the River Douro and two of them are monuments that date back to the Industrial Revolution. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807611 Documentary with film excerpts about the stormy relationship between frequent artistic partners, director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=951413 Go one-on-one with the primal forces of nature! In Hawaiis volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks, witness molten lava bubbling from the earth, catch a spectacular sunrise above the clouds, or take a dip into pools of paradise. Get a touch of the tundra in Alaskas Denali National Park, a land as rugged as it is beautiful. Take in Denalis stunning scenery through the dome-roofed cars of the Denali Star train, meet the sled dogs of Denali at the Kennels, or take on Mt. McKinley, and take a discovery hike to experience the untamed wilderness and diverse wildlife much as the first explorers did. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807685 Located on Lake Ontario, the C.N. Tower looms 553,5 metres into the sky. Four external lifts race upwards at a speed of six metres per second and the rapid journey to the Skypod Platform takes a mere 58 seconds. There is also a special lift to the towers highest point, the so - called Space Deck, which contains the worlds highest located observatory. 147 storeys tall and with downward slanting windows, a certain feeling of queasiness is to be expected! Home of the Blue Jays baseball team, the Skydome is a massive multi-purpose building with an extendable 3. 2 hectare roof. The huge sports field is fitted with 106 rolls of light green grass and is illuminated by seven hundred and seventy-six 2,000 Watt floodlights. It also boasts the largest scoreboard in the world. The C.N. Tower and Skydome, gigantic constructions that take the breath away and are worth far more than a second glance! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807740 London is an exciting and pulsating metropolis of the new millennium, a melting pot of both people and culture and a fascinating city of diverse contrasts.The City Of London contains the Tower, an historic landmark with a remarkable history. A mighty mediaeval fortress with thirteen towers that throughout its nine hundred years has served many functions and from the Middle Ages was a heavily fortified prison.After the medieval St. Pauls Cathedral was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1666, Christopher Wren was ordered to re-build it with a dome. During the thirty-six years of its construction its design was frequently altered until finally a wonderful masterpiece of church architecture was created.The Monument is the citys tallest freestanding stone column and a reminder of the Great Fire Of London that destroyed four fifths of the city. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807710 Halifax is part of Canadas federal state of Nova Scotia. The peninsula has a population of 333,000 and it is the countrys oldest British settlement yet has managed to retain all the charm and tranquillity of a small town. After Sydney, Halifax has the second largest harbour in the world and is one of the regions few harbours that is free from ice throughout the year. Lobsters, oysters, mussels and fish soup are but a few of the menu items that appear in the seafood restaurants of the Atlantic District. The Maritime Museum covers the history of the fishing industry on Canadas Atlantic coastline and also the history of navigation. Boats and small models illustrate the development of ship-building and include great seafarers and many remarkable exhibits. In 1917 two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. This led to an explosion that destroyed half the city when two thousand people perished and nine thousand were injured. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807632 Look at many different types of animals--insects, fish, frogs, birds, snails, snakes, caterpillars, dogs, and humans and discover how their body movements relate to their habitats, to the kind of foods they need, and to the ways they escape danger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807672 Brittany in the rugged west of France features picturesque old towns, castles and fortresses plus austere medieval cathedrals. Nostalgia and romantic harbour villages still exist here and it is also a land of menhirs and fishermen. Rennes is the capital of the region and it is here that our journey through Brittany begins. It is a small town in which both medieval and classical buildings stand side by side. In 1720 a disastrous fire that raged for seven days destroyed a number of historic houses. Several crooked, partly renovated frame-work houses are situated in the alleys of the old town, their carved windows and oriels create a medieval atmosphere. Thirty two kilometres south is Vitr, a picture postcard town with a city wall, narrow lanes and a castle. English troops besieged the town for many years until the lords of the castle finally paid a large ransom for their freedom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807593 Zanzibar is a paradise-like island just off the Tanzanian coast. An island of spice and exotic aromas, sultans palaces, harems, shining white beaches and fiery red sunsets. The ancient oriental city of Zanzibar derived its name from its many old stone buildings. Charming and mysterious they have witnessed much of the islands dramatic past and the tangled architecture of coral stone and shell lime serves as a fascinating backdrop to this colourful city that is strongly influenced by an Arabian way of life. In the north of the old town is one of the islands most beautiful buildings, the Ismali Dispensarium. It was built by a wealthy Indian businessman and was originally a hospital with an adjoining pharmacy. Today it contains a cultural centre. The house of the infamous Tippu Tip who was once Zanzibars biggest slave trader, has not yet been restored. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807577 Tunis is the capital of Tunisia and this Paris of North Africa is a metropolis with a long history. In the centre of the medina the domed roof of the souk encircles the Olive Tree Mosque the spiritual centre of the old town. The central market district dates back to the Hafsidic and Early Christian period. Here theres something for everyone, many of the goods being skillfully crafted under the watchful eye of prospective purchasers and while strolling through the markets its like being part of an Arabian fairy-tale with all the magic of the One Thousand And One Nights. The tall, octagonal minaret of the Sidi Youssef Mosque is an example of Tunisias earliest Syric building design and opposite is the Dar El Bey, former palace of the Turkish monarchs. Dar Ben Abdallah is a splendid palace that dates back to the 18th century and since 1975 has incorporated a folklore museum that is well worth a visit. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807728 Ernest Hemmingway lived, fished and wrote on this island he called home. Join Dive Travel, a video adventure series, for its first production, filming the introduction from the front lawn of the famous Hemmingway house in Key West. Then, come along with us as we dive the Atlantic Reef, Americas only living coral reef. This 150 mile system parallels the Keys four to five miles offshore from Biscayne Bay to the Marquesas. We also take you to two of the Key Wests popular wrecks; the Cayman Salvage Master and Joes Tug. But before we dive we take you on a mystical tour of party town in Key West style where you will observe the landmark southernmost point in the continental United States. Key West is the home to key lime pie, a naval base, exotic foliage and natural coconut trees, almost 30,000 year round residents and its free roaming chickens. We hope you enjoy Key West, Florida. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807753 Barbara meets her Mexico City co - host, Vanessa, a student and soccer star, at UNAM National University, the biggest university in Latin America. Since soccer is Vanessas passion, she says by the end of the day, after some coaching, she wants Barb to try to score a goal. Barb and Vanessa tour the huge campuss concert halls and library before they find themselves at the stadium, the schools centerpiece, due to Mexicos love for the game of soccer. Vanessa decides to show Barb the city by taking a boat ride through the canal, complete with a Mariachi band on deck! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807791 Seville is a gem of a city and Andalusias most fascinating metropolis. In the centre of the old town is the Real Alcazar that was originally home to numerous Moorish monarchs and later the domicile of Spanish kings. Its said to be the oldest and most fascinating palace complex in the whole of Europe. Christopher Columbus was welcomed in the palace when he returned from his second voyage to America after having established a trading route with the New World. Its unique mixture of numerous cultures and poques augments the atmosphere of exquisite luxury. With its labyrinth of white alleys, Santa Cruz is the citys old Jewish district and is located close to both the Real Alcazar and the Catedral. Grated windows, flowerpots on the walls and old wooden gates are typical of this area of the city that exemplifies the traditional Andalusian way of life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807718 Helsinki, the Daughter of the Baltic, the Gibraltar of the North, a dividing line between east and west and a modern and liberal minded metropolis. Founded in 1550 by Swedish king Gustav Vasa as a trading centre and in 1812 Tsar Alexander The First made it the capital of the Principality Of Finland. The Senaatinori is located in the centre of the city. The square is dominated by a monument and surrounded by a number of fine Neo-Classical buildings. Tsar Alexander The Second included public, ecclesiastical and academic buildings in the square including government offices, a cathedral and university. Uspenski Cathedral is situated at the citys southern harbour and is the largest Russian Orthodox church in both western and northern Europe. Built in 1868 according to traditional Russian design its exterior is of red brick and it is crowned by thirteen gilded domes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807607 Hibiki Kanzaki, an investigative reporter for Scramble News Network (SNN), is caught in the battle when he inadvertently allies himself with Ishtar, an enigmatic and beautiful Zentradi princess who has been isolated from human culture. Enlisting the help of a spirited Valkyrie pilot Silvie Gena, Hibiki rushes to save Ishtar from imminent reprogramming by hostile Zentradi. Silvie and Hibiki must subsequently race back to Earth, broadcast the truth about the Zentradi invasion, and convince the powerful military complex U.N. Spacey to reactivate the ancient Macross fortress and defend Earth one more time. Theatrically released on November 28, 2000, Macross II: The Movie is the sequel to Macross: Do you remember love?, the first feature based on the revolutionary Japanese animated TV series, Superdimensional Fortress Macross (edited and released in the U.S. as Robotech), and features script work by the prolific Sukehiro Tomita. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807759 Nairobi is Kenyas busy, expensive yet dangerous capital city, but it is also both fascinating and modern. Nairobi is the countrys most important and beautiful city and, with the finest temperate climate between Johannesburg and Cairo, is located at an altitude of almost seventeen hundred metres above sea level.The government district of City Square contains the Conference Centre and the Kanu Tower, the headquarters of government and the citys tallest building. Canon guard the main entrance to the National Museum that is situated on Museum Hill. A fascinating building that covers much of Kenyas culture and history. The museum provides an interesting insight into Pre-history as well as to various cultures and the countrys flora and fauna. Directly in front of the city gates is the Nairobi National Park, the oldest of all Kenyas nature parks. 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=807563 Bruce Campbell stars as Dr. Ivan Hood, a cocky astronaut who returns to Earth after a 40-year cryogenic space nap to discover civilization destroyed and the planet enslaved by a race of giant alien termites. But when Hood is captured, he begins to plot the impossible: escape his captors, track down the long-missing President, and build a rebel army to destroy those insects overlords. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807653 Andalusia in southern Spain is a fantasy land situated between Europe and Africa. In Algarrobo, a white village close to the coast, time seems to have stood still. A place of both inspiration and contemplation. Since Phoenician times the earlier Malaca was a busy trading port that was defended by the Castillo De Gibralforo. The Cathedral, also known as La Manquita, symbolises a catholic victory on the former site of a mosque. On the edge of the city centre is the Moorish fortress of Alcazaba that was once a fortified residence on the hills of Castillo. The second largest city in Andalusia also became known as the birthplace of its famous son, world famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Since the 1950s the modern coastal resort of Torremolinos has attracted mass tourism with a numerous variety of huge hotel skyscrapers, bars and restaurants. In the hilly inland area of the Costa Del Sol is the pretty white mountain village of Mijas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807669 Entry to the Imperial City of Beijing is through the Gates Of Heavenly Peace and suddenly the largest square in the world becomes a contemporary symbol of the enormity of China and the irresistible fascination, both ancient and modern, of its people, history and culture. The Forbidden City, home to 24 Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is a supreme spectacle of power, and the enormous dimensions of the Emperors Palace demonstrate the Emperors time-honoured function as being mediator between Heaven and Earth. The Emperors Garden, The Confucius Temple, The Garden of Harmonious Unity, The Perfumed Mountain and The Temple of the White Pagoda, are but a few of the enchanting names associated with Chinas most enigmatic, yet revealing, city. 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=807788 The Austrian city of Salzburg is a city of bishops as well as being the birthplace of world famous classical composer, Amadeus Mozart. The cathedral is located in the heart of the city, a Baroque building situated on the same site as the citys first church and now surrounded by several squares. Even today the cultural picture of the city on the Salzach is dominated by more than a hundred churches, castles and palaces. Hohensalzburg is the largest fully-preserved medieval fortress in Middle Europe. It is located one hundred and nineteen metres above the city and covers over thirty thousand square metres. It is like a small medieval town within itself with several buildings, courtyards and squares. Bastions with mighty towers were built at strategic points and together with powerful gates they make the fortress near impregnable. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807701 Florida is the southernmost state of the USA where, for most of the time, the sun shines truly bright - a place of excitement and joie de vivre! Miami is a magnificent holiday resort that boasts some of the finest entertainment parks in the world. The home of the rich and super rich and where both flamboyance and kitsch reign supreme. The Metro - Dade Cultural Center is situated Downtown where several Spanish - style buildings surround a large plaza that is decorated with colourful and contemporary works of art. The Florida Keys are a group of thirty one coral islands that extend from Miami on the southern point of Florida, to the Caribbean, the first and largest of which is Key Largothat was made famous by a Hollywood movie of the same name. Bonita Springs with its Everglades Wonder Gardens is situated north west of Miami close to the Gulf Of Mexico and features the animals of the Everglades. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807773 Welcome to Natures own garden! Here is world - renowned Fraser Island whose stretching sands give way to magnificent rainforests, where secret streams run crystal - clear and freshwater lakes shine like perfect gems. Here is the sunny, surf - kissed paradise that is Noosa, a haven of stunning national parks and brilliant waterways. And the amazing coloured sands of Teewah and Rainbow Beach steeped in the tragic romance of dream - time legend. Across a rich, plantation - covered plateau stand the stark Glass House Mountains, born of ancient volcanoes, strangely shaped by wind and water. And in the Blackall Range, Montville a picture - book village nestled in the cool mountain air. In this 30 minute video, Panorama Australia takes you to national parks of rich, rare beauty - see Springbrooks unforgettable rock bridge, and Mount Tamborine, where towering forests hide deep pools and emerald valleys. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807735 La Habana, capital of Cuba, the Caribbean metropolis that for many decades has been so little loved and so badly neglected, with breathtaking restored beauty alongside unbelievable ruins--The queen of the Antilles in a country that lies between sun and socialism, between Rumba and Revolution. As early as 1553, the Spanish Conquistadors chase Havanas habour as a rendezvous for ships that traded gold and silver in its colonies and, to protect this Gateway to the New World from attack by Lotters, several forts were built, othe oldest of which being the Castello El Morro whose construction took more than two decades. As standards of living progressed, pirates and buccaneers came here and repeatedly destroyed parts of the growing town but each time they did so it was rebuilt and improved. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807556 A big time movie producer invites Eloise and Nanny to Hollywood, and the Plaza Hotels most famous six-year-old is instantly overcome by visions of overnight stardom and red-carpet premieres. When Eloise arrives in Tinseltown only to be asked to audition for a role in a major studio film, she thinks her glamorous dreams may actually be coming true. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807617 Franz Woyzeck is a hapless, hopeless soldier, alone and powerless in society, assaulted from all sides by forces he cannot control. Abused and tortured, both physically and psychologically by commanding officers, doctors and his unfaithful wife, Marie, Woyzeck struggles to hold on to his humanity and his fragile sanity. In the films shattering climax, he is finally driven over the brink into madness and murder. 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=807776 Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodekanissa, a group of Greek islands located in the south east of the Aegean just off the west coast of Turkey. Since antiquity its unique location has brought it both power and wealth. On the northernmost tip of the island is the fascinating metropolis of Chora Rdos whose harbour entrance was once adorned by the Seventh Wonder Of The World, the Colossus Of Rhodes. But the legendary lighthouse has long since gone and today excursion boats and yachts crowd the islands former trading harbour that has a rich and dramatic past. Byzantines, Arabs, The Knights Of The Order Of St. John, Ottomans and Italians, each one influenced the ever-changing history of the island that was first settled in 400 B.C. At the citys highest point is the huge palace of the Grand Master, the monumental junction of the Street Of The Knights and the command post of the Christian order. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807646 A knight in armor learns a lesson from a dragon: Never underestimate the power of magnetic attraction. Young viewers discover the principles of magnetism and various uses for magnets. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807763 New York is capital city of the American Dream, with its population drawn from each corner of the world. The Empire State Building is a symbol of the glamour and fascination of this frenetic city, yet the Chrysler building is just as imposing, its unusual tower being decorated with car motifs such as bonnets, hub caps and car wheels of the 1930s. Wall Street derived its name from a wall which had been erected to protect the emerging town from attack by Native American Indians and now most of the city is an open powerhouse of ceaseless activity with a constant mle of car horns, sirens, and screeching tyres. Greenwich Village is one of the few areas of the city that has no clearly-defined symmetry. Attractive steps grace many of its 19th century houses of red brick and brown sandstone and, until the 1960s, many important artists and authors lived there, such as Edgar Allen Poe and Henry James. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807683 Copenhagen is the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark and is situated on the east coast of Sland Island on the resund, the link between the North Sea and the Baltic. It is a European capital of culture, home country of the Little Mermaid and a successful combination of Scandinavian elegance and Middle-European joie de vivre. In 1167 Bishop Absalon Of Roskilde was granted by King Valdemar an area of land on resund to which the small settlement of Havn also belonged. For the protection of both fishermen and traders he built a fortress and the settlement developed into Kobmandshavn, the Harbour of the Traders. Copenhagen was born and the fortress was continuously enlarged until in 1376 a castle was built on its foundation.The huge Christiansborg Slot extends across the larger part of Slotsholmen, Castle Island and it has been Denmarks power base for hundreds of years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807738 A fascinating glimpse into the non-stop entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, that offers a great deal more than the gambling casinos for which its famous.Theres the Luxor Hotel that was built at a cost of 400 million dollars and contains 2,526 rooms and an atrium that can accommodate nine jumbo jets. This is in stark contrast to the Excalibur Hotel that evokes King Arthur and his Round Table. Even the New York skyline is on full view and features Greenwich Village, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty and a screeching roller-coaster ride above the residential quarters of New York! The exclusive Romanesque Caesars Palace contains some of the finest and most elegant shops in the United States that epitomise the height of luxury. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807708 Graz is the capital of Austrias federal state of Styria and in 2003 was designated as Europes Capital City of Culture. Indeed, due to its geographical location, for many centuries Graz has been a melting pot of culture. The Schlossberg Mountain towers above the city and in 1894 a rack railway was introduced in order to overcome the severity of its 60 per cent gradient. The Romans and Celts once used the mountain as a place of ritual ceremony and today small pathways and pavilions make the mountain more accessible. In the 12th century a medieval castle was built on the plateau and in 1531 it was transformed into a mighty fortress that served as a defense against the Turks. With nearly 32,000 exhibits that date from the 15th to the 19th centuries the Zeughaus contains the largest collection of historic weaponry in the world. The often-extended Grazer Burg was once the residence of the Hapsburgs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807591 It is in Uxmal where historic Mexico is at its most beautiful and that our journey through the millennia begins, along the Yucatan Peninsula, land of Maya culture.The Cuadrngulo De Los Monjas comprises four buildings with many entrances that lead into various small rooms, typical of Puuc architecture. The forty two metre high Fortune Teller Pyramid is situated in the centre of the complex and the main entrance to the Nuns Quadrangle dates back to the 9th century and is flanked on both sides by columned halls. Since the 10th century the remains of the Pre-Columbian architecture of Chichen Itza have combined two cultures, the Maya and the Toltecs. The total number of steps that lead up to the temple, including those on each of its four sides, number an amazing three hundred and sixty five - one for each day of the year! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807751 Meknes is one of Moroccos four royal cities and became famous due to its megalomaniac monarch, Sultan Moulay Ismail who is also known as Moroccos Sun King. The cruel and despotic sultan made Meknes the mightiest fortified city in North Africa. Moulay Ismail had an army of a hundred and fifty thousand men who were stationed at each of the countrys main strategic points. Included in his royal household was a harem of six hundred wives of various races as well as countless children and a large retinue of African slaves. His former residence, the Heri and Dar El-Ma Complex, contained fifty palaces that were divided by way of gardens, barracks and stables in which there were twelve thousand horses. The Medina of Meknes is a World Heritage Site and contains both medieval and modern architecture. The old town consists of the Ville Imperiale, the ruins of the palace complex and also the Medina with it residential and commercial districts. 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=807667 Twenty-six kilometres south east of Kathmandu is the Banepa Valley, a captivating place that allures with its beautiful landscape and village sanctuaries. Legend has it that a terrible demon, Chanda, once ruled over the valley. The local people pleaded with Parvati, the daughter of the Himalayas, to free them from the monster. Parvati overpowered the demon and was given the name, Chadeshvari, Mistress of the Chanda. Thus she became one of the maternal Newar deities. Eight kilometres south of Banepa and located between two rivers is the Newar settlement of Panauti. It is the most important historic village in the Valley. In the 13th century Paunauti was the capital of the autonomous kingdom of Banepa and the village has retained its historic authenticity. The village is full of rural calm. Only in September is the idyll disturbed by the Carriage Festival. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807786 Shanghai is a gigantic city that is a meeting point of both east and west. The shoreline is without a doubt the citys main focal point. The city is a combination of the past, present and future and contains the historic monuments and eye-catching buildings of a great metropolis. It was once referred to as the whore of Asia: capital of crime, the Paris of the east and the centre of Maoism. But today the city is ruled by modern-thinkin communists and the Yangzi Delta is not only Chinas largest port but also its new shining star of capitalism. The Oriental Pearl Tower is a mighty four hundred and sixty-eight metre high television tower that contains an entertainment centre, futuristic luxury hotel, fine restaurant and offers the most superb views across the city. In the centre of the citys labyrinth-like shopping alleys a zigzag bridge extends across a small pond to a famous tea house. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807615 After being released from prison, Berlin street musician Bruno Stroszek finds himself lost in a world where he simply doesnt belong. So along with his prostitute girlfriend and an eccentric neighbor, Stroszek moves to America, where hes told everyone is rich. It doesnt take long, however, after moving into a mobile home and taking a job as a mechanic, for Stroszek to realize that the streets of Railroad Flats, Wisconsin arent paved with gold. Featuring a remarkable cast and one of the most bizarre, memorable endings in film history, Werner Herzogs Stroszek is a brilliant tragicomedy which explores what happens when the American dream becomes a nightmare. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807559 Eloise and her hotel friends are putting on a Christmas show like no other. Using traditions from the different religions and cultures of her friends, they learn the true meaning of the season. 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=807627 Nature photography introduces young viewers to the changing seasons. They will discover that seasons mean different things in different places and how the seasons affect or limit human activity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807639 Examines the habits and behavior of deer, focusing on a doe and her fawns. Follows the animals from birth in late spring to their retreat to the forest for winter, showing how the doe nurtures her young and the ways in which the fawns are naturally protected.