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(0)D.C.) National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington
Publisher
NGHT
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
[Widescreen format].
Language
English
Description
Take off beyond Earth's boundaries for the ultimate tour of our solar system. From Mars' monstrous mountains to Saturn's glittering rings, the sights are out of this world. Each hour offers breathtaking tours of the planets using modern-day high-tech telescopes and stunning CGI.
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Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2016
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Language
English
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Presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change. Leonardo DiCaprio travels to five continents and the Arctic to witness climate change firsthand, going on expeditiions with scientists and meeting with political leaders. Also presents steps individuals and society can take to prevent the disruption of life on our planet.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
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The story of China's 8,000 terracotta warriors begins two centuries before the birth of Christ. The First Emperor of China was preparing an extravagant tomb for his journey into the afterlife, and decreed that he be protected forever by a monumental army. Since then no one has seen these ancient warriors in their original splendor, brightly painted and fully armed, ready to protect their Emperor for all eternity. Now this once mighty army will be...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
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Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky has been advancing our understanding of stress - how it impacts our bodies and how our social standing can make us more or less susceptible. Research reveals that the impact of stress can be found deep within us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to our bellies, even unraveling our chromosomes. Yet understanding how stress works can help us figure out a ways to combat it and how to live a life free...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
A rare 15th-century manuscript in Denmark's Royal Library describes in detail the fighting techniques taught by master of arms Hans Talhoffer, including not only weapons techniques, but hand-fighting, defence and strategy. Also included are numerous illustrations of medieval inventions resembling armored tanks, explosives, and underwater breathing apparatus.