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New Perspectives on Space (1993 Video)

Subject

Space science

Distribution

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min.

Explains the mission of the British National Space Centre (BNSC) of focusing British space activities, to help understand and protect the environment, develop commercial application of space communication...

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Story of Bread, The (2000 Video)

Subject

History

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min., 2001 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Traces the history of bread from ancient Egypt to the present, and looks forward to gene technology in the future. Considers bread in relation to society, culture, anthropology, politics, war and technology.

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Heart Stop Beating (2012)

Director

Jeremiah Zagar

Subject

Medical sciences

In March 2011, two visionary doctors from the Texas Heart Institute successfully replaced a dying man’s heart with a ‘continuous flow’ device, proving that life is possible without a heart beat. (4...

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Bionic Eye, The

Subject

Medical sciences

Dr. Joseph Rizzo and Prof. John Wyatt have pioneered a technology for restoring sight to patients who suffer from degenerative blindness. (3 minutes 23 seconds)

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Livelihood from Waste, A (1999 Video)

aka: Trash is Cash

Subject

Development studies

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 14 min., 2000 sale: US$25.00 (VHS PAL)

Looks at a recycling initiative in Mukuru, a slum on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, where a group of former scavengers have formed the Mukuru Recycling Centre. The scavengers collect waste, separate it,...

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Site Planning for Shopping (199 Video)

Subject

Architecture

Distribution

out of distribution, Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min., 1999 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Defines the primary objective of design for shops, states the principles of their design in street or covered centre form, and notes the various types of modern shopping centre.

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Family Centre (1988 Video)

Producer

Clare Falkner

Subject

Social welfare

Distribution

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Shows the work of the Family Centre in Corby, East Midlands, looking at the distinctive method of working with families that Pen Green has developed since its creation in 1982. The main focus is on the...

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Sustainable Development: Why Should we Care? (2006)

Subject

Environmental science

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 30 minutes), £125.00

Examines the environmental dangers threatening the planet but looks forward in hope rather than despair. Begins by looking at the effects of the industrial revolution and goes on to discuss the impact of...

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Memo from Machiavelli (1994)

Director

Roger Minns

Subject

History; Politics & government

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 50 minutes), £195.00

A number of eminent British politicians put forward their views on Machiavelli’s legacy and extracts from ‘The Prince’ are read by Ian Richardson.

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AIDS and Rehabilitation (1986 Video)

Producer

Rod Ballard

Subject

Medical sciences

Distribution

Hire or sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Explains, on a basic level, the differences between the work of NHS occupational therapists and those working in local authorities. A range of ideas for improving occupational therapy is put forward.

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