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Author
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 streaming video file (1 hr., 8 min., 50 sec.)) : digital, sound, color.
Language
English
Description
"The presentation is divided into four modules. Module I explains why the view update problem is important, shows how not to do it, and presents a general framework within which the problem can sensibly be addressed. Module II introduces certain fundamental principles, including The Assignment Principle, The Golden Rule, and The Principle of Interchangeability, and discusses the concept of information equivalence. Module III consists of a detailed...
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (162 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Language
English
Description
Ted Owens takes you step-by-step through the construction of his New Mexico home built from straw bale, adobe, and other locally acquired resources. Without compromising comfort or style, this solar-powered home is completely off-grid and self-sustaining. Includes green home building tips, tips for how to build rainwater cisterns and earth plasters, plus a booklet with technical specs and floor plans.
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (70 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Shows how to build two decks: one simple, single-level deck demonstrating the basic principles of deck construction; the other, a custom wraparound deck complete with stairs, planters and built-in seating.
4) Skyscrapers
Series
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 65 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Why was New York's most famous skyscraper dubbed the "Empty State Building"? How big is Japan's planned "supertower"? Tour the world's most incredible skylines with award-winning author/illustrator, and captivating storyteller, David Macaulay, and trace the amazing stories of skyscrapers. From France's Gothic cathedrals to Malaysia's record-breaking Petronas Towers, this video introduces courageous creators, recounts little-known history, and reveals...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pearson IT Certification
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 streaming video file (8 hr., 25 min., 36 sec.)) : digital, sound, color.
Language
English
Description
"CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 LiveLessons is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of the key areas of knowledge required to pass the 640-916 DCICT CCNA Data Center exam. This product walks the customer through each topic of the exam blueprint. Customers will gain knowledge of fundamental Data Center technologies like network and server virtualization, storage, convergent I/O and network services like load balancing!"--Resource...
Series
Publisher
Fred Levine Productions
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 37 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Put on your hard hat and come along as we go from site excavation and rock blasting to harvesting timber and milling lumber, from huge concrete trucks pouring the foundation to the completion of a new house.
Publisher
Marvelous Media
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"We see them every day - our favorite big trucks loading, hauling, and delivering the supplies and products we use every day. But where do these big trucks come from? And how are they made? Find the answers on a tour of Navistar's International Truck Assembly plant in Springfield Ohio"--Container.
Publisher
Que
Pub. Date
2007, ©2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 streaming video file (2 hr., 7 min., 15 sec.))
Language
English
Description
"Scott Mueller's industry-leading classic Upgrading and Repairing PCs has taught millions of people how to diagnose, repair, and upgrade their PCs. Scott's books are used by thousands of hardware professionals, enthusiasts, and technicians worldwide and is found on the shelves of technicians at Intel, Dell, and Maximum PC. Now, Scott has created the ultimate companion to his highly successful series."--Resource description page
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks, examines the visionary urban planner and landscape architect's impact on the development of America's first great city parks. Told in large part through Olmsted's own words, this film weaves together his poignant personal story and pioneering vision with contemporary footage of the lasting masterpieces he left behind.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In recent years, many people are redefining their American Dream to focus on flexibility, financial freedom, and quality of life over quantity of space. These self-proclaimed "Tiny Housers" live in homes smaller than the average parking space, often built on wheels to bypass building codes and zoning laws. "Tiny" takes viewers inside six of these homes stripped to their essentials, exploring the owners' stories and the design innovations that make...
Publisher
Marvelous Media
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ever wonder where the first school bus came from or how they are actually made? Visit IC School Bus factory in Oklahoma to see the process of building one of these machines in a building that is more than a mile long!
13) Pyramid
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Explore the process of building an ancient Egyptian pyramid and visit various historic sites and rare artifacts, including the mummy of Ramses II.
14) Log cabin
Publisher
Hometime
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 project guide.
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions for on-site assembly of a handcrafted log home and detailed explanation of techniques used to finish a log home inside and outside.
15) Maserati
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It takes 22 days for a Maserati to be assembled and considered road ready. Go inside Maserati's ultimate factory in Italy.
16) Lamborghini
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
National Geographic heads to the small farming community in Italy that is home to the main factory for Lamborghini Murcielago.
17) Bentley
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It takes 550 hours to create the latest Bentley model. No two Bentley's are ever the same, there are a wide variety of customizable features. Examine the extraordinary efforts that go into making one of the most luxurious cars on the planet.
18) Mercedes Benz
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Go inside Mercedes largest German factory to see what it takes to build the 571-horsepower Mercedes SLS.
19) Porsche
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Go inside Mercedes largest German factory to see what it takes to build the 571-horsepower Mercedes SLS.
20) Roller coaster!
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Climb into a roller coaster and remain seated for an exhilarating exploration of the science and psychology behind America's adrenaline rush. Every year, roller coasters evolve. Some get bigger, faster, longer and more terrifying, hurtling riders upside-down, backwards and down steep descents - sometimes at speeds nearing 80 miles per hour. Momentum, friction, gravity, energy, acceleration, and centripetal force are simply the physical laws behind...
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