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Fitzgerald's success with THIS SIDE OF PARADISE enabled him to marry Zelda Sayre and enjoy celebrity, partying and visits to Europe and writing for Hollywood. Zelda's schizophrenia and his deepening alcoholism were the background for work on TENDER IS THE NIGHT. He died in 1940 with his novel THE LAST TYCOON only half finished.
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This program suggests that just taking a few moments to think about the end of our lives, talking with family and friends about our wishes regarding organ donation, burial or cremation and getting round to making a will can be the best present we can leave behind.
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This film is centered around the mother of a large extended family of Jordanians living in Amman. We meet women who have different views of the traditional role of wives and mothers, a Tunisian girl who longs to find her own apartment, and a Jordanian woman who is a commercial pilot flying jets.
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These video biographies reveal the lives, careers, times, and literature of twenty five major American and British authors. Illustrations, diary extracts, letters, conversations, music of the time and narration recreate the aura of each, with works carefully placed in biographical context.
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Malaysia...a land rich in natural wonders, history, culture and traditions, Journey through time..to old-world charm, ageless beauty and a wealth of history.. where early Indian and Chinese traders as well as successive Portuguese, Dutch and English colonists left their indelible architectural and cultural marks.
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THE FASCINATING WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES illustrates the beauty of butterflies with rarely seen images of their life cycle, including the caterpillar and chrysalis stages. Amazingly, butterflies have been around since the days of the dinosaurs. Their wings are covered with millions of scales; intriguingly, they smell with their antennae and taste with their feet. Their proboscis, which functions as a sort of flexible drinking straw allows them to drink nectar from flowers, and other liquids, is somewhat like an elephants trunk.
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A fashion designer for a street wear label reveals the process that turns the sketch in his notebook into a garment hanging on the rack in a clothing shop. We follow all the steps in the process.
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Fast Food is a fixture in the United States that is now spreading around the world. But it's more than just burgers and fries. We've always needed food on the go. Unwrap the socio-economic origins and the impact on lifestyles.
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Some say life without fat would be like love without passion. It's what carries and delivers the flavor in our food. However, the modern message is fat is bad. We explore the connection between fat, flavor, fads and flab.
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History tells of cultures that grew and flourished, only to disappear. <br><br> The question is whether we will experience the same fate. Will the earth end up as a barren planet, razed to the ground by nuclear weapons, earthquakes, or floods? Has it happened before? Will it happen again the way prophets have predicted time and again? Following some of the traces left behind by our ancestors-and consulting todays religious leaders, scientists and philosophers-this extraordinary documentary reveals a startling picture of mankinds very early existence and a glimpse Into the future.
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The discovery of oil in the Middle East sparked worldwide interest for its acquisition and control. Over the past 100 years, struggles for power and wealth have kept the Middle East at the center of world conflict.
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Part 1 chronicles the discovery of oil in Persia in 1908; the tumultuous claims placed on Middle East territories and conclude with the British being sent home from Iran in the 1950s. This episode explores the sphere of interest, power politics, oil's role in both World Wars, American influence, the Saudi empire, the exile of Britain, and the Shaw's rise to power and the start of turmoil between the nations of the Middle East.
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Part 2 profiles the history of Middle East oil beginning in the early 1970's. It chronicles the oil embargo and the resulting rise in import prices as foreign leaders attempt to negotiate. Tensions in the Middle East begin to heighten as conflicting groups become more violent with each other and foreign powers. Assassinations, hostage situations and torture are tearing the region apart. American female soldiers fighting in the Gulf War sparks interests in women's rights in Saudi Arabia. Fundamentalist groups react to this and become even more oppressive and aggressive.
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Part 3 profiles the after effects of the second gulf war. Iraq, which once played a major role in the Middle East oil trade, is struggling to gain stability. Exemplifying this is the city of Kirkuk, one of the two largest oil regions in the country, where oil brought destruction and discrimination against the Kurds. In Iran, controversy surrounds the Sunni and Shiite's and the struggle for everyday life. This episode also shows the disparity between north and south Tehran and the south's disappointment with failed promises by president Ahmadinijhad. In stark contrast lies Kuwait and Saudi Arabia where modernization is far beyond that of Iran and Iraq.
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The all-important area of raising money is the central topic of this program, helping entrepreneurs develop a clear sense of their financial needs and how they are going to be met. This program will address such topics as lending decisions, short term, intermediate term and long-term financing; credit; approaching lenders; financial statements and funding sources.
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This video helps students understand the origins and concepts behind Pythagorean theory thus enabling them to appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life. PYTHAGORAS examines the role of mathematics and numerical relationships in atomic theory and Newtonian mechanics, in stock exchanges and commodities, in Mandelbrot Set fractals and the basic foundations of musical organization. Architecture illustrates the abstractions of Pythagorean perceptions, as does the bounce of popular music and the order of the cosmos. Theory and reality intertwine in a vivid illustration of the influence of the long-dead ancient's thought.
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This video helps students understand the origins and concepts behind Pythagoean theory thus enabling them to appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life. PYTHAGORAS examines the role of mathematics and numerical relationships in atomic theory and Newtonian mechanics, in stock exchanges and commodities, in Mandelbrot Set fractals and the basic foundations of musical organization. Architecture illustrates the abstractions of Pythagorean perceptions, as does the bounce of popular music and the order of the cosmos. Theory and reality intertwine in a vivid illustration of the influence of the long-dead ancient's thought.
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FLIGHT TO MARS is largely an account of the inception and development of the Beagle 2 Mars Lander by its scientist-designer Colin Pillinger. In 1996, after NASA speculated on the discovery of Martian microfossils and revealed that water percolated through the Martian substructure, he and his colleagues set out to design a more compact and efficient vehicle for exploring the surface.
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Florida was discovered on March 27, 1513, by Juan Ponce de Leon who claimed it for the king of Spain. He had come in search of gold and the Fountain of Youth; he found neither, butÊnamed it La Florida, the Land of Flowers. The Europeans (Spanish, English, French) engaged in a succession of bloody conflicts and diplomatic maneuvers to possess the land, subduing the native inhabitants, and trying to convert them to Christianity.
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The moon seems familiar, yet less than 20 humans have ever visited it. What would it be like to live on its surface and when will we all be able to take holidays to the Moon?
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Food plays a large role in the most intimate and profound human experiences, from courtship to weddings and funerals. Customs range from delicious to demanding, and vary among individuals and cultures.
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This series explores the technology and science behind our food supply. Young presenters guide viewers through recent technological advances in food cultivation, processing and packaging, and marketing and development. The often-conflicting interests of consumer advocates, environmentalists, nutritionists, scientists and food manufacturers are highlighted and discussed. Economic motives behind the food industry and how these affect the ways food is grown, processed and distributed are examined. Programs encourage students to question and challenge food industry practices, such as the use of non-recyclable packaging, marketing tactics.
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Foodessence is a 13-part documentary series that presents food anthropology from around the world. Each episode concentrates on one food (or related topic), setting it in its historic and cultural and technical background. There are amazing facts, fascinating history, and intriguing insights seasoned with expert commentary.
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Toni Morrison was winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize in literature. Her life and work have meant a lot to a whole generation of young African American women. This video reveals a personal portrait of Professor Morrison while analyzing her intentions and techniques of composition. Interwoven are scenes of four students discussing her as a role model.
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Redefining luxury, the Four Seasons empire has grown
to 79 world-class hotels in 33 countries. It began in 1961
with a single motel on Toronto's seedy Jarvis Street.
Since then, founder Isadore Sharp has revolutionized the
hotel business.
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Farmers and herdsmen supply the city from the surrounding vine covered hills. Starred chefs shouting orders or creating Zen-like calm; there are also artisan cheese makers and bakers. Good wine is so enjoyed that locals say that the rivers Saone and Rhone flow into Lyon, but a river of wine flows out. Formerly famous for its silk industries, Lyons has in fact more Michelin star restaurants than any other city in the world. Its streets are a world redolent of perfumed colors fused in cuisine.
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The franchise business is a large and growing business sector. There are many kinds of franchises to choose from. In this program we look at some of the opportunities available and provide guidelines for making a selection and operating successfully. The advantages and disadvantages compared to the independent business are explored. Advice on how to start your own franchising chain is also offered.
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1933 - 1945 Assuming the presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, FDR helped the American people regain faith in themselves and brought hope to them when he asserted, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man, the invasion by the monarchies, Robespierre's directorship and the Reign of Terror, and the insurgencies of counter-revolutionaries.
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Frogs belong to the amphibian family. They are champions in the water and at jumping. They can jump up to two meters, which is very important for catching flying insects for food. The male stays on top of the female until she lays her eggs. The babies start off as tadpoles and eventually sprout legs. Some of them will become tree frogs, many stay close to the water, and others enjoy the woods.
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In this program, a Wildlife Ranger follows the life cycle of frogs, from the larval stage through to adulthood with simple, easily understood explanations of what happens in between. The cane-toad is introduced and its origins and habits are discussed.
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This program describes the reproductive cycle of the frog, from frogspawn and egg puddles, continuing through the tadpole stage with gills turning into lungs, and the addition of those characteristics of amphibians. Micro cameras provide incredibly detailed, microscopic views.
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The collapse of communism has transformed life for young people in the former Soviet Union. But with the new freedoms have come new problems. Four young Russians tell their stories.
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The break-up of the former Soviet Union has given new freedom to subject nationalities. But it has also led to ethnic division and strife. This program visits the Central Asian republic of Kazakhstan to examine the likelihood of peace in this shattered union.
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The nations of the former Soviet Union are desperately trying to change from command to free-market economies. Will they succeed? This program visits the Ukraine to look at the winners and losers in the move from communism to capitalism.
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The people of the former Soviet Union face the daunting task of building a free market economy from scratch. How successful will they be in swapping the teachings of Marx for those of McDonalds?
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This program describes the failure of Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms, the coup and the split-up of the Soviet superpower. Can the new independent states go from here to democracy?
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This five part series examines the extraordinary changes that have taken place in the former Soviet Union since the collapse of Communism. It combines explanations from a variety of citizens of the new commonwealth with both archive and contemporary newsreel footage to provide an insight into the monumental changes in their lives. The five episodes chronicle the split-up of the Soviet superpower, then cover the change from a communist run economy to the break-up of the former republics.
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Today's Iraq is synonymous with conflicts and violence. Nevertheless, it was once the Garden of Eden and the cradle of our civilization, then called Mesopotamia. Already written into the land were its wars, religion, prosperity, and its oil.
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The first civilizations sprung from the biblical plains in Mesopotamia to the valleys of Arabia Flex.
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This video is part 1 in the 2 part series Middle East. Since the beginning of the century the Middle East has been engulfed in tragic confrontation.
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This video is part 2 in the 2 part series Middle East. Since the beginning of the century the Middle East has been engulfed in tragic confrontation.
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This program tells the story of the war in the former Yugoslavia from its beginning to 1994. Archival footage of the devastated once-beautiful cities, towns and villages is utilized. The narrator also describes the atrocities/genocide and "ethnic cleansing" and goes on to portray European and American political invasion.
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FROZEN ASSET is a remarkable film that shows not only the beauty and grandeur of the Antarctic and its abundant wildlife, but also the fragility of an environment seemingly poised for commercial exploitation.
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This video investigates the phenomenon of rising Islamic fundamentalism in many forms and in many countries. In three parts, it considers the history and nature of the movement as seen by both supporters and dissidents. Is the Koran obsolete? Is Islamic fundamentalism merely a subversive political force masquerading as a religious move "back to the basics"? Terrorists, imams, writers, doctors, students, government officials, holy warriors, activists of every hue, victims of assassination attempts and analysts offer wide-ranging perspectives on this menacing "jihad."
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Management of the world's fresh water supply will determine global political stability and economic development. Many countries will experience internal conflicts over rights to water. There is enough water for everyone in the world, however, the question is who should pay for it, how much it should cost, and who should receive it. For the first time in history, the majority of the world's population lives in cities, and supplying these cities with sufficient water will be a difficult task that has the potential to cause many social conflicts. This struggle for control of water has led to riots in many areas of the world including South Africa and Spain where water-rich regions hold power over water deficient regions. Disputes over water are also disputes between countries. This is taking place between the ten countries that share the Nile River Basin in Africa. In Asia, the fight over control of its large rivers is a struggle of life and death and will have enormous consequences for billions of people.
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Climate change will greatly affect the world's water supply and societies in the future. We live in an age of climatic uncertainty and the future of the world's water supply will dominate political life and have enormous consequences for economies and cultures. Travel to Mali where lakes form and dry up each year and see how they confront the ever changing climactic conditions. Droughts or floods can be fatal to millions of people around in the world in poor countries. Uncertainty with water conditions will also pose new challenges to the world's most advanced societies. These challenges will affect international relations, migration patterns, and democratic systems all over the world. World renowned glaciologists speak about the drastic changes that are occurring in Asia and Europe due to glacier melting. Learn about the global consequences if Greenland's icecaps melt.
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The uncertainty of climate change and the increasing need for water is bringing a renaissance of large new water transfer methods. Throughout history, transferring water has been vital to building civilizations. Travel to the Sahara desert and learn how Egypt's leaders envision creating huge towns and large areas of cultivated land by pumping in water from an artificial Nile lake to irrigate the desert. Examine Russia's plan to build canals for water transport to several countries in central Asia, which lack water. Travel to South America and see a complex hydrological system that guarantees Brazil and Argentina a sure source of water for the future. Scientists are studying ways to locate underground water deposits and transport this water to populated areas that lack water. Travel to Iceland and learn how they are using buses that are fueled by water.
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From ancient civilizations to current day metropolitan cities, all societies have been shaped by the struggle to control water. The future of humankind will be shaped by the element of water and this struggle for control will establish the balance between peace and war, profoundly influencing relations between countries and continents. Climate change will also greatly affect water resources in the future. In the next decades huge water projects will radically change the face of the Earth. The future of water is a highly important global issue, which threatens the security of the entire planet.
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