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  1. The Great Math Mystery, The (2016)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 60 minutes), $19.99

    Documentary about the history and principles of mathematics presented by astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio, along with other mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. The programme traces the...

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  2. Russia’s Open Book: Writing in the Age of Putin (2014)

    Director
    Paul Mitchell
    Subject
    Literature
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 60 minutes), $19.99

    This documentary, narrated by Stephen Fry, tells the story of America and Europe’s love of Russian literature and introduces audiences to a new generation of Russian writers. With readings by host Stephen...

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  3. Making Stuff: Stronger, Smaller, Cleaner, Smarter (4 Parts) (2011)

    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 4 x 60 minutes), $19.99

    We are facing a revolution in the science of materials. From carbon nanotubes to spider silk, sticky gecko feet to bulletproof foam, scientists are combining high-technology with nature’s most incredible...

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  4. Secret Life of the Brain (2010)

    Subject
    Biology; Medical sciences; Psychology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC), £59.98

    This five part series looks at the intricacies of the brain, from childhood to adulthood. A A baby’s brain weighs less then a pound, but within it lies the power to control movement, as well as the ability...

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  5. Music Instinct, The: Science and Song (2010)

    Director
    Elenea Mannes
    Subject
    Biology; Music; Psychology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 120 minutes), $24.99

    While listening to music, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, asks the questions "where do goose bumps come from?" and "what’s going on in my brain that allows the goosebumps to happen?" Levitin leads a group...

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  6. Independent Lens: Art & Copy: Inside Advertising’s Creative Revolution (2009)

    Director
    Doug Pray
    Producer
    Jimmy Greenway; Michael Nadeau
    Subject
    Media studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 88 minutes), $24.99

    A film about advertising and inspiration,that reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time. Exploding forth from advertising’s "creative revolution" of the...

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  7. Fractals: Hunting the Hidden Dimension (2008)

    aka: Hunting the Hidden Dimension

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    , DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 56 minutes), $19.99

    What do movie special effects, the stock market, and heart attacks have in common? They are connected by a recent branch of maths called fractals, which changed the way we see the world and opened up a vast...

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  8. Cracking the Maya Code (2008)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 60 minutes), $24.95

    This is a look back at how a handful of pioneers deciphered the intricate system of hieroglyphs developed by the Maya. This one-hour program is divided into five chapters for online viewing: The Forgotten...

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  9. Nova: Absolute Zero (2008)

    Director
    David Dugan
    Subject
    Chemistry
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 112 minutes), $24.95

    The epic story of humanity’s struggle to master extreme cold. This Nova special recreates groundbreaking discoveries across four centuries that expanded our knowledge of low temperatures and led ultimately...

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  10. Henry IV (Television)

    Director
    Richard Denton
    Producer
    Richard Denton
    Subject
    Drama

    Jeremy Irons discusses Henry IV Parts I & II. Excerpts: HENRY V (1944). d. Olivier. HENRY IV. Parts I & II (BBC, 1979). d. David Giles. HENRY IV. Parts I & II (Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 2010). d....

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