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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Pharos of Alexandria (2005)

Subject

Archaeology; Classical studies; History

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 45 minutes), £14.99

John Romer ventures to the sites of two ancient cities created by Alexander the Great - cities that were considered among the most beautiful and unusual the world has ever seen. He also explores the culture...

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Mysteries of Space (2008)

Subject

Astronomy

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 158 minutes), £19.99

A two-volume collection of vintage US documentaries on the origins of the universe and space exploration, featuring distinguished scientists and guest narrators. Films comprise: Disc 1 A View of the Sky -...

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Systems in Retailing (2002)

Subject

Business studies

Distribution

Sale, VHS (PAL, 25 min), £120 (+VAT +p&p)

Looks at the impact of computer-based information systems on retailing, taking the example of Marks & Spencer. At the heart of the Marks & Spencer system is the IT centre at Stockley Park. Here mainframe...

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Breaking into China (1993 Video)

aka: Bulls, Bears and China Shops

Producer

Roger Penfound

Subject

Business studies

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette Standard formats. col. 24 min., 1997 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p) (BBC)

Demonstrates the complexity of international business and the need for flexibility when operating in a new market. Uses as a case study the marketing of St Michael products by Marks and Spencer in Hong Kong....

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Trip to Asia (2009)

Subject

Music

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 108 minutes), £19.99

Documenting THE BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’s tour of Asia, including their first performance in China since 1979, THOMAS GRUBE’s extraordinary film offers privileged access to one of the world’s...

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Triumph of Life (2010)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 282 minutes), £24.99

A six-part series on evolution, using a combination of cutting edge model effects and superb wildlife photography. The series shows how living things adapt and use a number of strategies to survive, but that...

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Civil Engineering (2001)

Subject

Engineering; History; Media studies

Distribution

Sale, VHS (PAL, 98 min), £15.99 inclusive

A compilation of 5 films from the British Transport Films collection. Volume 7 in the series.

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Manufactured Landscapes (2008)

aka: Edward Burtynsky: Manufactured Landscapes

Director

Jennifer Baichwal

Subject

Art; Environmental science; Geography

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 83 minutes), £19.99

A documentary by Jennifer Baichwal on renowned artist Edward Burtynsky, whose large-scale photographs portray the devastating impact of industrial expansion on the environment. Burtynsky creates stunningly...

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McLibel: Two Worlds Collide (1998 Video)

Director

Franny Armstrong; Ken Loach

Subject

Business studies; Law; Sociology

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 50 minutes)

A record of the ‘McLibel’ trial, in which Helen Steel and Dave Morris were sued for libel by the McDonald’s restaurant chain over accusations about the company’s policies towards animals,...

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Robinson in Ruins (2011)

Director

Patrick Keiller

Subject

Film studies

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 0 PAL, 100 minutes), £19.99

Filmmaker Patrick Keiller produced, directed and edited this experimental film, the third in a series concerning the work of a fictional character named Robinson. Narrator Vanessa Redgrave speaks as a...

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