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Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (51 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An educational colloquium, that attempts to uncover that unified grand theory of the laws that govern the universe. Delves deep into topics such as the Big Bang Theory, the expansion of the universe, black holes, and more.
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (50 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Gives a history of anthropological research, beginning with discoveries in Africa of australopithecine bones, the Leakeys' discoveries in the African Rift Valley and Olduvai Gorge, and Donald Johanson's work in Hadar, Ethiopia. The various methods of determining evolutionary paths of man are shown through the investigation of fossilized bones and discovered tools; observing the behavior of living primates (including orangutan locomotion and chimpanzees...
3) Delicatessen
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Français
Description
In a futuristic society where meat is a rare commodity, a delicatessen serves up its customers as a nutritious replacement!
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
DVD.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 180 minues) : sound, color ; 12 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the many ways that our animal ancestors shaped our anatomical destiny. Using both the fossil record and DNA evidence, traces various parts of the human body's structure to creatures that lived long, long, ago.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 streaming video file (7 hr., 16 min., 18 sec.))
Language
English
Description
"The Understanding Crypto Currencies, Bitcoins, and Blockchains LiveLessons course provides more than 6 hours of detailed discussion introducing you to the world of Bitcoin and it's evolution. Aamir and Keith provide a historical foundation of money, currency, trade, banking, and the advent of digital currency. They use slides and lite board demonstrations to illustrate complex Bitcoin and Blockchain concepts, and walk you through some of the transactions...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a team from National Geographic's Genographic Project as they trace the human journey through time, from our origins in the heart of Africa to the ends of the world. Cutting edge science, coupled with a cast of New Yorkers -- each with their own unique genetic history -- helps paint a picture of these amazing journeys. The human family tree answers some of humanity's most burning questions -- who we are and where...
7) Prometheus
Language
English
Formats
Description
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of human beings on Earth, which leads them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe, where they must fight to ensure the future of the human race.
Publisher
Acorn Media Group
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Shaking Western culture to its very core after its publication 150 years ago, On the origin of species forced humans to rethink their place in the universe. In this lively three-part series, Darwin's passionate disciple, popular author and biologist Richard Dawkins examines evolution and its legacy, confronts Darwin's doubters head-on, and explains natural selection in clear, straightforward terms.
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