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  1. Planets, The. Part 4: The Angry Red Planet (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Mars, the red planet, is historically believed to contain life because of its straight canals, seen through earlier astronomers’ telescopes. Looks at the exploration of the planet by the Mariner and Viking...

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  2. Planets, The. Part 5: Planets of Gas (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Jupiter and Saturn are the first pair of outer planets and are enormous compared to earth. They are dense, compressed masses of gas. From the data sent back by the Pioneer and Voyager space probes, the...

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  3. Planets, The. Part 6: The Search for Planet X (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    There are currently nine known planets in the solar system. Mathematics of planetary motion predicts a tenth, outer planet and observations of the orbits of Neptune support this theory. Looks at the...

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  4. Planets, The. Part 7: Are we Alone? (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Astronomy
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Earth is the only planet in the solar system to sustain life. Explains how the analysis of meteorites and comet observations give insights into the origins of the solar system. Infra-red telescopes in space...

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  5. Understanding the Under 12s (6 Parts) (1985 Video)

    Subject
    Psychology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 6 x 25 min.

    Part 1: Focuses on the first day at primary school, seen through the eyes of children, parents and the head teacher of an infant school. Considers the fears and anxieties both children and parents may feel...

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  6. Colourmen, The (1984 Video)

    Director
    Robin Crane
    Subject
    Art
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

    Traces briefly the history of the development of artists’ paints, and the ‘colourmen’ who manufacture them. The role of Windsor & Newton within this tradition is explained, particularly their part in...

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  7. Someone to Talk to. Part 2: Women (1983 Video)

    Producer
    Richard Mervyn
    Subject
    Media studies; Women’s studies
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Betamax, VHS. col. 26 min.

    Looks at the conflicting demands placed on women in society and at the sexual stereotypes used in the media. Dr Judy Greenwood, a community psychiatrist, and a group of counsellors discuss the issues raised.

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  8. Basic: An Introduction to Computer Programming (1981 Video)

    Producer
    John Webster
    Subject
    Information technology
    Distribution
    OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, 4 videocassettes. Standard formats. col. 180 min.

    A step-by-step guide to BASIC programming illustrated by a combination of animated models, video graphics and a ‘live’ computer. Contents include introduction; output; storage and assignment; input;...

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  9. Juncture (1981 Film)

    Subject
    Chemistry; Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Gives an impression of the research, development, production and marketing operations at BASF’s plant at Ludwigshafen by following the development of an unnamed product from laboratory to new plant. Then...

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  10. Ford Escort Anti-Lock Braking System (198 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    In two part, the film looks at the new British-designed hydro-mechanical anti-lock braking system that is available in the new Ford Escort and Orion. Part 1 explains the system in graphic detail. Part 2...

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