Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+7260&No=40 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=1147478 Enjoy a meal in the dining car as described in memories of a dining car steward, or have Zephyrettes share their daily experiences with you. Find out what it was like to ride in a Vista-Dome as recalled by several passengers. Also introduces a new song, Silver Thread. 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=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=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=1147475 Visit the sites of Bangkok, a city both ancient and modern, including the Grand Palace, the flower market, Wat Po, Chao Praya-Klong, Chinatown, Golden Mount, the democracy monument, the Parliament, and Marble Temple. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154151 Thanks to its unspoiled scenery and magical combination of fire and ice, Iceland possesses one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world. Even in summer vast parts of the country are continuously dominated by ice and snow and its huge plateau glaciers cover around eleven percent of the entire island.The beautiful and dreamlike glacial lake of Jkulsrln, located on Icelands east coast, most likely dates back to the last Ice Age. Since then this glacial lagoon and its surrounding scenery have developed into one of the most popular and thus most visited tourist destinations on the island. With its huge, slowly drifting icebergs, the Jkulsrln region is highly reminiscent of the dramatic scenery of the Arctic. Massive icebergs break away from the edge of the glacier and plunge into the hundred and sixty metre deep Jkulsrln while at the same time a large number of sea birds circle overhead. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1154162 A tribute to Solvang, California, Americas Danish community and The Santa Ynez Valley. 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=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=1154154 Mono Lake is the greatest crater lake in the world and although it is one of the oldest lakes in North America and its water is three times as salty as the sea, it is far from dead.Mysteriously and full of bizarre formations, white tuff rocks rise out of the water. Their origin is a remarkable natural wonder. The combination of both lake water and natural springs creates a white limestone sediment of calcium carbonate that is the main constituent of the tuff stones.Both the Bodie Hills close to the northern part of the lake and the eastern Anchorite Hills are millions of years old volcanic mountains with enchanting rock formations. Sometimes it seems as though the rock possesses a mysterious, inner power.In the summer months fifty thousand seagulls around the lake in which small salt crayfish and salt-water flys are food to millions of birds of passage. 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=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=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=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=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=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=1154144 Explores the popular tourist attraction, the Everglades. 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=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=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=1147468 Explore Americas passenger trains from the 1830s to the first decade of the 21st century. From wooden coaches to streamlined trains, from dome cars and Santa Fes high-level trains to Amtraks Acela Express, this documentary gives an overview of our nations passenger service. At one time, Americas passenger trains set the standard for rail passenger service in the world. Famous trains, with names like 20th Century Limited, Super Chief, California Zephyr and Daylight, are profiled in this program. Also included are the American Orient Express and todays GrandLuxe Rail Journeys. Bonus footage shows GrandLuxe Express plus Canadas Rocky Mountaineer and the rail journey through Mexicos Copper Canyon. This program traces the development of passenger trains that Americans have remembered and cherished for nearly two centuries. 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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=807680 This travel video is part of a series in which the host meets with a local teen who becomes a tour guide for the sites and culture of each destination. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089126 Copenhagen is one of the most exciting cities in Northern Europe. Situated at the Oresund close to Sweden, it played a major role in trading throughout the centuries in Northern Europe. Thus a lot of cultural buildings can be visited, witnessing the importance of this city. It is also a place of castles. Three major castles had been built in the centre of Copenhagen. It is also a city for cyclists, nowhere in Europe is there a greater net on cycling paths than in this city and of course the canals which have this special flair, that Copenhagen is known for. And not least the Danes, a friendly folk that contributes to an amazing visit to Copenhagen. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807583 Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada and one of the most beautiful on the American continent, a dynamic metropolis set in a beautiful location with a temperate climate throughout the year. Close to the harbour area the citys skyscrapers have proliferated in recent years. The capital of the southwestern province of British Columbia has developed into an economic centre of renown. The citys oldest buildings were built less that a hundred years ago because the former wooden houses of old Vancouver were destroyed by fire. Inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, an elegant structure of pink stone and glass, Canada Place, is located in the busy centre of the new harbour distric and is also the citys most recent landmark. Close by is Harbour Centre, a modern skyscraper complex with a Skylift to the top floor. A glass elevator transports visitors to a none hundred and sixty seven-metre high observation platform where the new across the city, harbour and bay is overwhelming. For the World Exhibition of 1986, on the edge of Chinatown gardeners and craftsmen from Suzhou in China established Canadas first classical Chinese garden, The Doctor Sun Yat Sen Garden. Its ponds, bridges and small pavilions are similar to those in China, masterpieces of Far Eastern garden design. Everything in Vancouver is youthful, attractive and dynamic, a place in which Canadian politeness unites with the Pacific way of life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807779 Come with us on an epic journey along Australias greatest river. 3,000 km of ever - changing scenery ... from crystal clear streams in snow - clad alps ... majestic forests of River Red Gums around Echuca ... silly lakes of Alexandrina and Albert ... and finally the pounding surf of the Southern Ocean. Discover Lake Victoria and Hermann Gass Bird Sanctuary, tranquil river havens where straw - necked ibises, regal black swans and graceful egrets thrive in natural surroundings. Camp in secluded forest glades, Kings Billabong and Hogwash Bend, and discover ancient Aboriginal burial grounds, strewn with warriors bones. Experience a bygone era aboard paddle steamers the Murray Princess and the Proud Mary cruising near Mannum, the Rothbury and the Melbourne in Mildura ... and visit the historic river ports of Echuca and Morgan. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807681 Casablanca, a city of many faces, Oriental yet also modern. From a former Berber settlement to todays commercial metropolis. Around eighty per cent of Moroccan industry is concentrated in Casablanca, the countrys financial, technological and commercial centre and also Africas largest seaport. Jutting into the sea is the Hassan The Second Mosque. It was He who created Heaven and Earth in six days! This paragraph from the Koran inspired Hassan The Second to build his momentous mosque that extends for nine hectares, a superlative construction that could comfortably accommodate the entire Petersdom in Rome. Casablanca is a large city surrounded by many ancient villages where life has changed little since ancient times. The Place Mohammed The Fifth is the centre of Casablanca and is located between the old Medina and the new town with its large residential districts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807620 Using simple experiments with crystal growth and demonstrations of the electrolysis of water and the chemical reactions of solids, liquids, and gases, this film clarifies the concept that matter is composed of molecules and atoms. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807630 Exciting footage takes the viewer inside the cougar den where cubs learn survival techniques, explore their surroundings, and imitate the predatory movements of their mother. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807584 The historice lagoon city of Venice stands on several islands joined together by a mutitude of bridges, and a canal system in place of streets. The palaces that lie along the Grand Canal represent Venetian power and influence over the centuries. Gothic building artistry and Baroque affluence meet head-on in this grand and noble city which overflows with nostalgia. Less than an hour by boat from Venice and a bisit to Burano, where fishing and lace-making prevail and Murano, famous for its glass-blowers. Three golden centuries of peace and prosperity mad Venice into a glamorous, fairytale city like no other. 120 churches, 400 bridges--this watery landscape is without equal. The 11th century Basilica Di San Marco is surely one of the most famous squares in the world. And theres Carnival, too ... a chance to wear a mask of Casanova, as well as a good excuse for food and wine. Napoleon described Venice as Europes most beautiful meeting place. 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=807780 Roma Aeterna, eternal city and ancient centre of the world. The Piazza Navona is sturated in one the Italian capitals most beautiful squares in a city that has always been a dream destination for travellers from all over the world. Three large fountains adorn the large oval square that was built above the ruins of a Domitian stadium that dates back to the 3rd century A.D. The Via Appia Antica was the most important street in ancient Rome and it connected the southern area with the main city and even today one can walk over its ancient cobblestones. The 17th century St. Peters Square is the most beautiful square in the world and is situated in the centre of the Vatican, an autonomous Church State in the heart of Rome that also contains the imposing and breathtaking Petersdom, the largest Christian church in the world. The allure of this city lies in tis combination of chaos and joie de vivre, elegance and creativity. Rome is a complete work of art. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807644 Uses the varied experiences of a birthday party to identify the five senses and to stress their importance in learning about and interacting with the world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807682 The Qing emperors knew exactly where to shelter during Pekings hot summer months: in the Valley Of Coolness, at that time a beautiful forested river valley two hundred and fifty kilometres north east of Peking. In former Rehe, todays Chengde, is the old summer residence of the Manshu Dynasty that took more than a century to construct. The Forbidden Palace and its park and gardens are now open to the public. Just as in Peking the emperor went about his official business in the southern front hall with the royal living quarters situated in the rear section of the complex. The huge garden with its many ponds and bridges is encircled by a ten kilometre wall beyond which are several large valleys. The garden covers five hundred and sixty hectares and is the largest Imperial park complex in China: a unique architectural work of art. The temple monastery of Xumi-Fushou-Miao is one of the most impressive buildings in the city. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807621 Bacteria are among the most ancient, widespread, and adaptable of all life forms. This program explores the structure, reproduction, and life cycles of bacteria. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807555 Set in the pre-industrial past, the story tells of a German village that looses the secret of making its unique Ruby glass. The townspeople turn to madness, murder, and magic in a desperate effort to recover the pure ingredient they have lost. During the filming, Herzog hypnotized his actors in order to help convey the atmosphere of hallucination, prophecy and the visionary. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807631 We visit a forest in West Virginia, the Monongohela National forest and observe the men who work in the forest, the animals that live in the trees or forage in grassland clearings, and the small plants that grow on the forest floor. 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=807585 Takes you along the Great Ocean Road, one of the worlds truly spectacular coastal routes. Youll see its most remarkable feature - the Twelve Apostles. Then go to Wilsons Promontory, where the rugged coastal wilderness sweeps down to a wild, boulder strewn beaches and to the landlocked waterways of the Gippsland Lakes and Lakes Entrance. See the soaring landscapes that gave birth to the legend of The Man From Snowy River. Visit Victorias most inspiring National Park - The Grampians. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807766 Paris is noe of the most beautiful cities in the world. First established by the Cetls, next used strategically by the Romans, then it served the extravagant lifestyle of the Sun King, Louis the Fourteenth until it became a hotbed of Revolution. Les Champs Elysses is surely one of the most beautiful eavenues in the world. With wide Boulevards, shady corners, ambient street cafes and classic Parisian buildings that are decorated with flowers. Since 1873, the Palais de LElysee has been the residence of the French president. At the beginning of the 17th century, Madame De Pompadour lived there and during the Revolution the liberated people cavorted in tis luxurious rooms. Through a small triumphal arc decorated with scenes of Napoleons victorious army, there is the garden created by Leotre, the Jardin Des Tuileries. A bridge nd a fountain are the focal points of this popular park created in typical French style. A modern glass pyramid and a foutain decorate the courtyeard of the former Louvre Palace, which since the time of the Revolution has been transformed into a museum that contains the famous Louvre art gallery. Its collection of remarkable historic treasures and superb art collection make it one the worlds most famous museums, with Leonardo Da Vincis masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, taking pride of place. Of cours, there are the dizzy heights of the Eiffel Tower and a great deal more. Paris is a wonderful festival of the senses. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807787 What Mecca is to the Moslems and Rome is to the Catholics is what Salt Lake City is to the Mormons and it is the capital of the U.S. federal state of Utah. Four mighty walls surround the four hectare area in the middle of the old town, the centre of the Mormon Church, Temple Square. It is decorated with flowers and contains the most important sacred buildings of the Mormon community such as the Salt Lake Temple, The Tabernacle and Conference Centre. Joseph Smith was fifteen years old when he had his first vision. The angel Morini appeared to him and gave him a number of sacred texts that led to the foundation of the Mormon church. A sacred land was established and a settlement created within the desert. The largest sanctuary and centre of the Mormon faith is the Salt Lake Temple. Constructed of stone its use is restricted to the Mormon religion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807712 Ireland is one of Europes most green and mysterious islands and everyone who visits this isolated island in the Atlantic Ocean is given a very warm welcome. Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and it is a city of musicians, poets and dreamers, as well as being a financial centre. Its many old buildings indicate its long and dramatic past. It was founded by the Vikings within a wonderful valley where the River Liffey flows into the Atlantic Ocean. South west of Dublin is Kildare, the heart of Irelands horse racing. In 1902 the Irish national stud, Tully House, was founded there. Rich and eccentric Scottish brewery heir, Colonel William Hall-Walker, had the idea of a creating unique horse breeding scheme that would be based upon astrological calculation. The Wicklow Mountains are a natural paradise of mountains, swamps and lakes, beautiful valleys and a fascinating mountain landscape to the south of Dublin. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807781 Rovaniemi is a lively, modern city in the north of Finland and the gateway to Lapland. Lappiatalo is a modern building complex that contains a theatre and also a government building plus a museum and Radio Lapland. Tourists visit this city throughout the year, a fact that seems at odds with most peoples perception of Lapland as a land of icy desolation. The citys shopping malls contain a huge range of goods and all the latest gadgets are also available. Rovaniemi has always been the centre of trade in this region and has become increasingly important as a tourist destination. Pajakyla is the home of Santa Claus and is open to the public throughout the year. At the Arctic Circle eight kilometres north of the city is a special attraction that pulls in six hundred thousand visitors each year. Several tiny log cabins contain Santas work rooms and a number of his helpers in traditional Lap costume offer a variety of colourful arts and crafts. 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=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=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=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=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=807733 In 1883, Antonio Gaudi accepted the commission to continue the construction of the Church Of The Poor, La Sagrada Familia. Located to the north of Barcelona, this unusual building brought about a return to the teachings of Catholicism and Gaudi devoted the last 40 years of his life to the building that remains, even to this day, unfinished. Completed by Gaudi, the eastern facade is often referred to as the most ingenious sculpture of the century and all four of its facades have been designed to depict the life of the Son of God. The building surprises everyone with its originality yet the main interior is still an enormous building site The ceiling of the main church is composed of individual sections. The decorative elements contained in the many towers unite to take on the shape of flowers and fruit with subtle screw - shaped columns supporting the ceiling that creates an image of woodland. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807622 The ecology of our oceans is dependent on microscopic life forms called plankton drifting in the currents just off our coasts. This program observes how plankton grow and develop. 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=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=807580 Set within the magnificent Alps the Tyrol is a picturesque federal state in the west of Austria and is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe. It contains many ancient towns, monasteries and fortresses that highlight the regions history and its proud and hardy mountain people. Kitzbhel was once a prosperous mining town but today it is a world famous ski resort that is also popular in the summer months. The old town with its pretty middle class buildings that date back to the fifteenth century is a fine example of Austrias country rural architecture. Around four thousand people live in the village of Wildschnau that is situated in a fascinating valley of the Kitzbheler Alps that extend for some twenty four kilometres. Niederau is the entrance to the Wildschnau region and Oberau is the main village in a valley that features eye catching farm houses whose carved wooden balconies are decorated with splendid flowers. 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=807603 In the aftermath of the Gulf War, retreating Iraqi soldiers left the oil fields of Kuwait a raging inferno. True to form as perhaps the worlds most death-defying filmmaker, Werner Herzog and a small camera crew arrived on the scene to film the carnage. What resulted was Lessons of darkness. Less a simple documentary about an environmental catastrophe than it is an apocalyptic vision of hell, Herzog has created a science fiction film, in which our planet vanishes beneath pillars of flame, oceans of oil, and impenetrable clouds of smoke. Punctuated by soaring music and Herzogs own commentary, Lessons of darkness is a powerful, breathtaking and strangely beautiful portrait of a world on fire. 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=807600 Arthur Lederman is 100 years old. Before World War II, he was a renowned concert violinist in his native Poland. In 1938, he escaped via steamship to New York City and was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust. Christoph Erbsloeh is a 20-year-old German cellist whose grandfather served in Hitlers army. But when a Jewish aid agency sends the young exchange student to help the elderly recluse, Arthur and Christoph both begin to confront the legacy of Nazi Germany in ways neither had ever imagined. Susan Sarandon narrates this award-winning HBO documentary about the unlikely friendship between two men born 80 years apart whose histories of anger and suspicion develop into an uncommon bond of reconciliation and respect. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807586 Vienna is one of the worlds most beautiful, historic cities, brimming with nostalgia and with all the grand architecture of a once glorious empire, for three centuries it was home to the Austrian monarchy. The architectural image of the city is dominated by the Ringstrasse, a four kilometre long boulevard which encircles the centre of the city. It was under the supervision of Maria Teresia that the magnificent royal residence, the Schonbrunn Palace, was completed. More than seventeen hundred beautifully-preserved rooms afforded the large Imperial family much freedom of movement and its magnificent interior decor is one of the most lavish of its time. The Palace Grounds contain the outstanding Neptun-Fountain and, at the highest point, the Gloriette, from which the entire palace grounds are visible as well as the charming Schonbrunn Zoo, the oldest animal enclosure in the world. St. Stephens Cathedral dominates the centre of Vienna and, not far away behing the State Opera House, is the venerable Hotel Sacher with its old Viennese coffee house. Johann Strauss, the Vienna Boys Choir, Lipizzaner horses and Jeurige wine ... Vienna is a city of irresistible charm. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807767 Patan is a city of a thousand golden rooftops. The former royal city is situated in the thirty kilometre long Kathmandu Valley, Nepals national treasure. It is located to the south of Kathmandu and its official name is Lalitpur, The Beautiful City. Around a hundred and sixty thousand people live in what is almost tantamount to an open-air museum that transfers all who travel there to another world. It is dominated by more than a hundred and fifty former monasteries that have since been transformed into family homes. Legend has it that the main image of worship, Shiva Linga, within the Kumbheshvara Temple was the point around which the city was built. The upper floors of the temple are more narrow and slender than is customary. They look like a delicate adornment of the roof rather than the more usual tapering tower structure. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807612 Somewhere on the churning fury of the South China Sea, an elite team of Naval commandoes launches a daring assault on notorious international terrorist Azir. But on a nearby uninhabited atoll, both sides will soon come face-to-face with the ultimate horde of prehistoric horror: dinosaurs! 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=807713 Istanbul is the golden gateway to the Orient, a city that was once the centre of the Old World and still reflects two and a half centuries of history. Today this turbulent metropolis on the Bosporus is Europes connection with Asia Minor. Today this link between Europe and Asia has more than fifteen million inhabitants and is not only Turkeys largest city but is also a melting pot of various cultures. Once a Greek colony, Roman Imperial City and capital of the Osman Empire, Istanbul is full of colourful and dramatic history. The European-style city district on the northern side of the Golden Horn was founded as a trading colony by Genoese traders in 1261. In subsequent centuries the Europeans dominated the appearance and character of this area whose buildings and main street indicate the citys splendid past. The Yerebatan Cistern once provided Constantinople with its water supply. 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=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=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=807694 Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and is a city of musicians, poets and dreamers. Its Georgian buildings, whisky distilleries and historic castles are tangible and colourful reminders of bygone times and numerous well preserved buildings, cafes, churches and idyllic canals also add to the captivating atmosphere of this fun loving city. One of the citys main landmarks is a splendid structure, Halfpenny Bridge, which derived its name due to a toll that was once extracted from those who crossed it. Dublin Castle is one of the citys oldest buildings. It has seen much transformation and is a combination of several building styles. After the Vikings, the Normans conquered the city and ruled over it for seven hundred years and under King Henry The Eighth Dublin became the capital of what was then a British colony. Trinity College is Irelands oldest and most venerable university. It was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth The First. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=807743 Homer called Malta, The Centre of the Sea. This island situated in the heart of the Mediterranean and was important to both the orient and the occident. After the Phoenicians and the Punier came the Romans followed by the Arabs and the Normans: but it was the Knights Of Malta who made the most indelible mark here. Valletta is also known as The City of Palaces and is Maltas main city, full of historic buildings, and in 1530 the Order of the Knights of Malta moved its main residence to this part of the island. The St. Johns Co-Cathedral was built in1577 by Gerolama Cassar as a monastic church of the Order Of The Knights Of Malta and its splendid interior was financed by the profits gained from hostilities mounted by the Order against Muslim trading ships. Mosta is situated in the middle of the island, a busy small town with a famous landmark, Mosta Cathedral, a huge sacred building whose mighty dome can be seen from almost anywhere on the island. 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=807676 Haiti is the starting point of this journey in the Caribbean. Since the time of Columbus it has been the European idyll of paradise set amid a distant ocean. But beyond the dream is the fact that its original inhabitants were wiped out and replaced with African slaves. Now independent states have gradually emerged from the dark shadows of an inglorious past. They inhabit a tropical world, an exotic Caribbean island that consists of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Arawak Indians named the island, Hayti, Land of Mountains, and later Columbus changed the name to Hispanola. Wonderful beaches and golden sand, tropical rainforests that reach almost to the sea and crystal clear turquoise water--a perfect place to relax in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Jamaica is another Caribbean paradise and its second largest city, Montego Bay, is the destination for tourists from all over the world. Harmony Hall is the name of an immaculate manor house situated on a turn of the century plantation, and James Bond Beach was once the winter retreat of English author, Ian Fleming. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and the islands political, economic and cultural centre, a former pirate stronghold that is a lively mixture of joie de vivre and reggae. Nassau is the capital of New Providence Island and is only one of more that seven hundred islands in the Bahaman archipelago. It is visited by huge cruise liners that can be seen from everywhere as they overshadow the citys buildings and on each side of its tranquil streets the citys pastel coloured houses look like something from a confectioners shop.