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  1. Eclipse of the Century (1992 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UK, Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 60 min., 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)

    Looks at the total solar eclipse viewed on 11 July 1991 from the observatories at the top of Mauna Keo, a dormant volcano, in Hawaii. Also relates the problems of the preparations as astronomers faced...

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  2. Ladder Drilling at Loch Awe (1960 Film)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows how the Swedish ladder drilling method was applied by the British contractors George Wimpey and Co Ltd in driving the 3-mile long Inverawe tunnel which is a principal element of the Loch Awe...

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  3. Therapy and Counselling Videos (2011)

    Subject
    Mental Health and Counselling; Psychology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 210 minutes), £55.00

    This DVD box set presents six individual counselling sessions, each 45 minutes in length, followed by 5 a minute analysis by the therapist. The sessions are facilitated by Bob Cooke a qualified...

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  4. Mackerel Handling (1988 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 11 min., 1999 sale: £15.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    Illustrates the successful development of techniques for the capture and maintenance of live Atlantic mackerel. With meticulous care in handling from the time of capture in the sea to final installation in...

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  5. Death of a Star (1987 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    NOT AVAILABLE IN THE UK, Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. 58 min., 1999 sale: US$19.95 (+p&p)

    Documents the discovery of Supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud, and the collaboration of astronomers to monitor and study the event. Discusses the search for the progenitor star and discusses basic...

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  6. Heart and Sole (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Medical sciences
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Thrombosis can be caused by clots formed after surgery. Now doctors believe that they can prevent it with the discovery of a natural pump in the sole of the foot that sends blood back through the veins....

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  7. Early Cinema Commercials: Animation (1991 Video)

    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 27 min., 1999 sale: £15.45 (inclusive)

    Compilation of six short films from the GPO Film Unit featuring some early revolutionary work by noted animators Len Lye, Lotte Reiniger and Norman McLaren. [See individual titles for synopsis details.]

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  8. Salmon Tracking in the River Dee (1989 Video)

    Subject
    Agriculture; Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 23 min., 1999 sale: £15.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    Describes how adult salmon are tagged with radio transmitters and followed through the year as they ascend the River Dee in Scotland. Shows spawning behaviour and includes underwater film of the interaction...

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  9. Addressing the Nation: Gpo Film Unit Volume 1 (2008)

    Director
    Alberto Cavalcanti; Len Lye; Humphrey Jennings; Basil Wright
    Producer
    John Grierson
    Subject
    History; Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 300 minutes), £24.99

    The first of three deluxe double-disc box sets presenting all the key films of the GPO Film Unit on DVD for the first time. The complete collection includes legendary filmmakers such as John Grierson, Len...

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  10. David Blaine - Above the Below (2003)

    Subject
    Art; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 70 minutes), £19.99

    Magician and performance artist David Blaine undertakes his most intense physical challenge yet when he attempts to endure 44 days of solitary confinement in a glass box suspended above the River Thames....

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