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"Around the Table" in Emmitsburg Nov. 1, 2000 / VHS 2001 EAM VHS 73
"CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT" news, equipment, and training (COMNET) magazine / VHS 2003 EAM VHS 20
"Debris Management" Classroom Connection VHS 2000 EAM VHS 129
"Elaine Riot" tragedy and triumph. The Elaine, Arkansas "race riot" of 1919. VHS 2000 976.7052 E43, 2000
"Managing stress threats: a comprehensive approach" 3-22-2000 / VHS 2000 EAM VHS 57
"National Alert" Michigan Municipal Risk Management 4-19-200/ VHS 2000 EAM VHS 29
"National fire information council--part I" 5-24-2000 / VHS 2000 EAM VHS 56

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... And justice for all A young lawyer battles not only one-on-one injustice, but the whole justice system itself. DVD 1979 791.43655 J49a, 2004

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[Virtual reality cyber punk politics] Political statements with a changing background scene of video/computer art. VHS 1987 709.04 H69v, 1987

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10 days that unexpectedly changed America Ten acclaimed documentary filmmakers present ten pivotal moments in American history and the often unexpected changes brought about by these events. DVD 973 T46, 2006
12 monkeys An inmate from a futuristic prison is sent to the past to gather information about the virus that sent the human race to live underground. DVD 1996 791.43615 G55t, 2005

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2000; amazing moments in time The program travels through the ages to witness the advancement of life on Earth, from the Big Bang and the earliest life forms to artificial intelligence and human cloning. Takes a fascinating look at where we came from and where the next millennium may VHS 1999 904 T86, 1999
2001 a space odyssey / A science fiction film which moves from the pre-historic birth of intelligence toward the emergence of man as pure thought somewhere in the future. DVD 1968 791.43 K862t, 2001
2001 a space odyssey / A science fiction film which moves from the pre-historic birth of intelligence toward the emergence of man as pure thought somewhere in the future. DVD 1968 791.43 K862t, 1999
2002 Drum Corps International world championships Performances by the top 12 Division I drum corps at the DCI world championships held in Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin, August 5-10, 2002. DVD 2002 784.83 D795w, 2002
20th century with Mike Wallace. Yankee go home Looks at the relationship between the US and Latin America. VHS 1996 327.7308 T84, 1998
21st century bard the making of Twelfth Night / Britain's Channel 4 filmed a television adaptation of Shakpeare's Twelfth Night, however this production sets the twins, Viola and Sebastian, navigating contemporary London. This four-part series details all the components that came together in the making VHS 2003 384.55 T84, 2004
21st century cosmos Our perception of the universe has changed dramatically from thoughts of a starry, unknown realm to knowledge of the countless galaxies that surround us, yet the scale of the cosmos remains a mystery. How old is the universe? How much matter and energy do VHS 2001 523.1 C67, 2003, VHS 1
24, the editing process Features the editors, script supervisor and post-production supervisor who make the Emmy Award-winning hit program, "24". DVD 2005 791.45023 B55t, 2005

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39 steps An innocent Canadian inadvertently involved in espionage and murder must stay a step ahead of both the police and the bad guys. VHS 1935 791.43655 H58t, 1997

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4 little girls When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on a peaceful fall morning, it takes the lives of four young girls; Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins. This racially motivated crime, taking place at a ti DVD 2000 323.1196073 L44f, 2000

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50 years war Israel and the Arabs. Begins with the 1947 U.N. decision to partition Palestine and charts the ensuing half-century of enmity, warfare, mediation and negotiations. Includes interviews and news clips of heads of state and other military and intelligence leaders. Episodes on the DVD 1998 956.9405 F54, 2000
500 nations "500 Nations is an eight-part documentary that looks back at life in North America before the arrival of the Europeans, then follows the epic struggles of Indian Nations as the continent is reshaped by contact"--Booklet. DVD 2004 970.00497 L48f, 2004
500 nations VHS 1994 970.1 F58, 1995

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8 1/2 Fellini's autobiographical film about a famous film director who loses his inspiration in the midst of making a film. Much of the story is told in flashback sequences. VHS 1980 791.4372 F45e, 1988
8 femmes 8 women / A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his home while his family gathers for the holiday season. The house is isolated and the phone lines have been found to be cut. Eight women are his potential murderers. Each is a suspect and each has a motive. O DVD 2002 791.43655 O96e, 2003

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9 1/2 weeks She is a Soho gallery worker (romantically uninvolved); he is a commodities broker (emotionally alone). Their chance meeting leads them into extremes of passion and surrender, eroticism, and emotional awakenings. DVD 1986 791.436552 N56, 1999
9/11 commission report "An exhaustive, objective look at the findings of Commission's report, the work that went into it, and the repercussions of its release. Here are the stories of the families who lost loved ones, and of misinterpreted signals and missed opportunities."--Pu DVD 2004 973.931 N56Yf, 2004

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A bout de souffle A small-time hood kills a policeman and tries to leave France, but his American girlfriend betrays him to the police and he gets killed trying to escape. DVD 1960 791.43655 G63b, 2005
A product of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency education network's unified command: practical issues - Part II - 1/10/01 / VHS 2001 EAM VHS 49
A.D.D. stepping out of the dark / An overview of attention deficit disorder, a uniquely individual problem, produced primarily for parents. A series of five parallel vignettes, the video explains how A.D.D. affects the family, learning, working and self esteem. Though frequently misdiagno VHS 1993 616.8589 A33, 1993
A.I. Artificial intelligence Visions of a future full of astonishing android technology. David, an advanced android, embarks on an extraordinary adventure to discover the secret of his own identity. Believing in the story of Pinocchio, David dreams of becoming a real boy. DVD 2001 791.43615 S65a, 2002
Abduction from the seraglio Mozart's opera about the trials of a Spanish noblewoman who is kidnapped by a Turkish Pasha for his harem and her lover's attempts to free her. VHS 1980 792.542 M939en, 1991
About Schmidt Warren Schmidt is about the taste the not-so-sweet slice of life. When he retired, he and his wife, Helen, had big plans - but an unexpected twist changes everything. Now, all of Schmidt's attention is focused on his daughter's upcoming wedding to a loser VHS 2002 791.436552 P39a, 2003
Abraham and Mary Lincoln a house divided / A six part program which examines the Lincolns' family life and marriage, Abraham Lincoln's presidency, and the Civil War era. DVD 2001 973.7 L638Yb, 2001
Abrazo partido Lost embrace / "Set in Buenos Aires' vibrant Jewish community, Lost Embrace conjures up an irresistible ensemble of engaging and quirky characters that pursue their dreams with humor, passion and an infectious generosity of spirit. Ariel is a recent college dropout with DVD 2003 791.43617 B87A, 2006
Abre los ojos "In this steamy, intriguingly complex, psychological thriller the line between reality and fantasy is hopelessly blurred. César tries to make sense of his life after a car crash leaves his once-handsome face grotesquely disfigured. After he is placed in DVD 1997 791.43655 A44a, 2001
Abril despedacžado [Behind the sun] / "Behind the Sun is a rapturous Western, a big film about a big, unwanted destiny visited upon a vulnerable, young hero. Adapted from the novel Broken April by Albanian writer Ismail Kadare (the story has been transferred from Europe to Brazil's rugged, no DVD 2001 791.436552 S25a, 2002
Accident DVD 1967 823.914 L67a, 2001
Accounting equation VHS 2000 657.3 A33, 2000
ACLU freedom files Hear the stories of people in America who are having their civil liberties stripped from them, and how they fought back. Includes interviews, commentary, animation, music, and much more. DVD 323.0973 K34a, 2006
Adam's rib A husband and wife lawyer team clash when the wife defends a woman on trial for shooting her spouse. The lawyer-husband is the prosecutor. DVD 1949 791.43617 A33, 2000
Adaptation Blends fictional characters and situations with the lives of real people: obsessive orchid hunter John Laroche, "New Yorker" journalist Susan Orlean, Hollywood screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and his twin brother Donald. As Charlie struggles to adapt a best- DVD 2002 791.43655 J66a, 2003
Adapted physical education and sport / Part I introduces foundational topics in adapted physical education and sport, including program organization and management, adapted sport, individualized programs, and instructional strategies. It helps teachers and leaders to plan, assess, prescribe, t DVD 2005 371.904486 A33, 2005
Addiction a 14-part series / Strives to break through the myths and explain what addiction really is, what causes it, and how to get the best available treatments. DVD 616.8606 A33, 2007
Addictions & mental illness Many people who are mentally ill are also addicted to drugs or alcohol. These "dual diagnosis" are often missed by clinicians and not treated adequately. This film profiles a woman with manic depression and a man with schizophrenia who are also dealing wi VHS 1994 616.8 A33, 1994
Adefesio "El drama se centra en la imponente figura de Gorgo, el personaje que interpreta Irene Gutierrez Caba, una extrana mujer que encarna una autoridad absoluta e indiscutible de la que ella misma se ha investido a la muerte de su hermano y que ejerce con dure DVD 1982 862 V53, 2004, DVD 23
Adolescence cognitive and moral development / Discusses the physical-motor development in adolescence and also defines the relationship with parents: ambivalence, interaction, and influence. VHS 1995 155.5 A36, 1995
Adriana Lecouvreur an opera in four acts / This La Scala production of Cilea's verismo opera dramatizes the celebrated 18th-century French actress rivalry with the Princess of Bouillon for the Count of Saxony's love. DVD 1989 792.542 C572ad, 1998
Adults and co-occurring disorders (Producer) Men and women speak frankly about how their addiction and mental disorder fueled each other, the benefits of therapy, the importance of psychiatric medication taken regularly, and the challenges and rewards of seeking support through a Twelve VHS 2003 362.29 M56a, 2003
Adventure of photography 150 years of the photographic image / "Conceived as an introspective journey that takes you from the first daguerreotypes to war photojournalism, from fashion spreads to the greatest contemporary artists, this program includes 1700 pictures, 300 artists, and will appeal to all photographers-- DVD 1998 770 A38, 1998
Adventures of Antoine Doinel five films / Five films featuring the enthusiastic, melancholic, and hopelessy romantic trouble maker Antoine Doinel, played by Jean-Pierre LeŽaud. The films take Doinel from his troubled childhood through myriad frustrations and romantic entanglements, from his storm DVD 1959 791.43655 T78ad, 2003
Adventures of Indiana Jones DVD 2003 791.43655 S65i, 2003
Adventures of Priscilla, queen of the desert With a contract to perform a drag show way out in the Australian desert, Tick, Adam, and Ralph each has his own reason for wanting to leave the safety of Sydney. Christening their battered pink tour bus "Priscilla," the trio heads for the outback and into DVD 1994 791.43617 A38, 2000
Adventures of Robin Hood Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny. DVD 1938 791.43658 R63 , 2003
Advise & consent "A Senate subcommittee meets to confirm the President's controversial nominee for Secretary of State." DVD 1962 813 D845adYp, 2005
Affair to remember Nickie Ferrante and Terry McKay meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic acciden DVD 1957 791.436543 M328a, 2002
Affirmative action on trial Focuses on affirmative action and its impact on society. VHS 1995 331.133 A34, 1995
Affliction When events shatter the quiet of his small town, Wade Whitehouse, with the aid of his new girlfriend, is forced to confront his past and reexamine his life. DVD 1997 791.436552 S37a, 1999
Africa, pathway to growth A look at economic reforms supported by the International Monetary Fund in Sub-Saharan Africa. In three segments, presents examples from Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda of how government policy has encouraged privatization, investment from abroad, and the cr VHS 1996 330.91724 I58a, 1996
Africans in America America's journey through slavery / A four part series portraying the struggles of the African people in America. This series exposes the truth through surprising revelations, dramiatic recreations, rare archival photography, riveting first-person accounts and defines the reality of slaver' DVD 1998 973.0496073 A47, 2000
After the storm DVD EP 1.104:ST 7/2006/DVD
After the storm All across America people live, work, and play in watersheds, without knowing it. As this video shows, protecting the nation's water resources will take the awareness and effort of individual citizens. Three case studies (New York City, the Santa Monica B VHS 2003 551.6 Un35 ST 7/2
Against the odds the artists of the Harlem Renaissance / Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s was the scene of a passionate outburst of creativity by African-American visual artists. This documentary tells how black artists triumphed over the prejudice and segregation that kept their work out of mainstream galleries VHS 1994 709.04 A43, 1998
Age d'or Using a melange of strange and unrelated images, this surrealistic film about two lovers who mock convention is a statement by Bun~uel on the nature of the bourgeoisie, the Church and the police. Banned in France within two weeks of its release. DVD 1930 791.43655 B86or, 2004
Age of innocence "A ravishing romance about three wealthy New Yorkers caught in a tragic love triangle, the ironically-titled story chronicles the grandeur and hypocrisy of high society in the 1870's"--Container. DVD 1993 813 W55aS, 2001
Agribusiness problems and solutions / "Corporate agriculture" examines the cost to the environment and rural culture caused by a handful of multinational corporations involved in factory farming. "Alternative agriculture" asserts that ecological, organic and ethical farming is a viable altern DVD 2004 338.10973 A37, 2005
Agriculture: America's most crucial industry Examines the role that modern agriculture plays in determining the economic health of the country. DVD 1990 338.10973 A373, 2004
Agrippina Agrippina, Empress of Rome, whose position at the side of her husband is not enough, wants to elevate her son by her first marriage, Nero, to the throne, in order to be able to determine through him alone, the succession of power. VHS 1985 792.542 H135ag, 1985
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes Aguirre, wrath of God / A band of Spanish conquistadors, led by Pizarro, go up the Amazon in search of gold. As the soldiers battle starvation, Indians, the forces of nature and each other, Don Lope de Aguirre (the self-styled "Wrath of God") is consumed by visions of conquering DVD 1972 791.43658 H47ag, 2000
Ah, wilderness! This production of Eugene O'Neill's nostalgic paean to the rites of adolescence has been hailed for its beauty, intimacy and good humor. Set in New England in the days of America's innocence, the affectionate comedy presents a young man's coming of age du DVD 1976 812 On2a, 2001
Aida An Egyptian soldier falls in love with his Ethiopian captive. DVD 1988 792.542 V484ai, 2000
AIDS issue guidelines for foodservice managers. Covers legal status of employees with AIDS; four-step approach to AIDS in foodservice industry; health education for all employees; communications program with the media. VHS 1993 616.9792 N38a, 1993
Aileen life and death of a serial killer / Nick Broomfield explores the life of Aileen Wuornos, the prostitute executed in Florida for killing six men. Includes examinations of her childhood, testimony at her trial by Broomfield, and a chilling speech by Wuornos herself. DVD 2003 364.1523092 W86Yb, 2004
AimeŽe & Jaguar AimeŽe und Jaguar / Its the Battle of Berlin, during World War 2, two women find each other. One is single, AimeŽe, the other, Jaguar, is unhappily married with 4 children. In war torn Germany it was not safe to be Jewish, it was just as unsafe to be a lesbian. When Jaguar's DVD 1999 791.43658 F37a, 2001
Ain't gonna shuffle no more (1964-1972) and A nation of law? (1968-1972) At the pinnacle of his success, the young boxer Cassius Clay announced his conversion to the Muslim faith and became Muhammad Ali. The Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton, Attica--These names equaled controversy in the America of law and order promised by VHS 1995 323.119 E94, 1995, Tape 6
Ain't scared of your jails (1960-1961) and No easy walk (1961-1963) Sit-ins, SNCC, Freedom rides, CORE, thousands of young people join the ranks of the movement, giving it new direction. Presents the emergence of mass demonstrations and marches as means of protest for the civil rights movement, and shows the effects of s VHS 1986 323.119 E94, 1995 Tape 2
Al Qaeda's new front As Al Qaeda terrorist cells are uncovered in the U.K., Germany, Italy and Spain, Frontline investigates the new front in the war on terror: Europe. It discusses the challenges of intelligence services on both sides of the Atlantic, which has been exacerb DVD 2005 303.625 Q35Yd, 2005
Alan Greenspan man behind the money / Ecomonist and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan is considered by many to be the second most powerful man in the United States. From 1981-1983 he served as chairman of the National Commission on Social Security Reform working to save S VHS 1999 330.092 G74, 1999
Alberto Giacometti "The son of a painter, Alberto Giacometti was born in 1901 in Italian-speaking Switzerland. At 18, he left school to find himself. Soon after, he announced that he would devote his life to art. At 21, Giacometti went to Paris to study with sculptor Antoin DVD 2004 709.2 G53a, 2004
Alberto Giacometti Two films about the surrealist artist, Alberto Giacometti, whose miniature sculptures and distinctive approach to the human body have greatly influenced modern art. What is a head? features interviews with several art world luminaries. A man among men fea DVD 1963 709.2 G53Yv, 2001
Alcalde de Zalamea El Captain Ataide, while a guest in the house of Pedro Crespo, kidnaps his daughter. By the time the Captain is finally apprehended Pedro Crespo has been chosen mayor and demands justice. "El capitan Ataide, alojado en casa de Pedro Crespo, secuestra a l DVD 1994 862 V53, 2004, DVD 5
Alceste DVD 2000 792.542 G567aL, 2000
Alcina dramma per musica in tre atti (1735) / DVD 1999 792.542 H135al, 2000
Alegria What if anything were possible? What if the stage became a fantastic world where old were young again, and where the kings were clowns? Alegria is magic and joy from a world turned upside down. DVD 1999 791.3 C57a, 1999
Alexander The story of Alexander the Great, who in 4th century BC conquered ninety percent of the known world of the time by defeating Greece, Persia, Afghanistan, and India in just eight years. DVD 2004 791.43651 A44Ys, 2005
Alexander Calder Presents a portrait of the internationally acclaimed sculptor and mobile artist. VHS 1998 730.92 C353a, 1999
Alexander technique The Alexander Technique has been used for decades by dancers, actors and singers to improve their performance, energy and health. The first program shows the fundamentals, the second program illustrates special variations on the technique to effectively p DVD 1999 615.82 A44Yc, 2000
Alexander's ragtime band Roger and his friend Charlie audition at a saloon in San Francisco's Barbary Coast. The number "Alexander's ragtime band" proves to be a sensation. Charlie soon falls in love with Stella who is the singer of the band. When Roger returns from World War I, DVD 1938 791.43657 B47a, 2004
Alfred Hitchcock presents DVD 1959 791.43655 H58a, 2001
Alfred Hitchcock presents. Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock presents several short stories. The stories are invariably surprising, often containing elements of horror, comedy, suspense, and the supernatural. DVD 1955 791.45655 H58a, Season 1
Alfred Hitchcock's north by northwest Enemy agents mistake a New York City advertising executive for an American spy. DVD 1959 791.43655 H58n, 2000
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Horror melodrama in which a woman disappears after spending the night in an isolated motel which adjoins an eerie Victorian mansion, inhabited by a disturbed young man and his mother. DVD 1960 791.43655 H58p 1998
Alfred Hitchcock's Rear window As a photographer with a broken leg, Stewart takes up the fine art of spying on his Greenwich Village neighbors during a summer heat wave. Things really begin to get hot when he suspects a salesman may have murdered his nagging wife and buried the body i DVD 1954 791.43655 H58r, 2001
Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a doubt A beguiling murderer charms his unsuspecting family, but soon his niece and namesake begins to suspect her uncle is hiding a terrible secret. DVD 1942 791.43655 H58sh, 2000
Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound Dr. Constance Petersen is a psychiatrist with a firm understanding of human nature - or so she thinks. That is until the mysterious Dr. Anthony Edwardes becomes the new chief of staff at the Green Manors Mental Asylum. The bookish and detached Constance p DVD 1945 791.43655 H58sp, 2002
Alfred Hitchcock's Stage fright Drama student Eve Gill envisions the acting challenge of a lifetime in the desperate predicament of a boy friend Jonathan Cooper, being framed for the murder of the husband of flamboyant stage star Charlotte Inwood. To prove Jonathan's innocence and Char VHS 1949 791.43655 H58st, 1991
Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a train A tennis star (Guy) is harassed on a train by a psychotic (Bruno)who wants to swap murders and who proceeds to carry out his part of the unconfirmed bargain. The British version amplifies Bruno's flamboyance, his homoerotic attraction to Guy, and his psyc DVD 1951 791.43655 H58s, 1997
Alfred Stieglitz the eloquent eye / Examines the achievements and legacy of photographer Alfred Stieglitz. Includes an interview with Georgia O'Keeffe as well as film footage of other artists he inspired including Edward Steichen and John Marin. DVD 2001 770.92 St52e, 2001
Algebra in simplest terms / Solving equations is a basic operation of all higher math. This set shows algebra's usefulness to retailers, biologists, and even anyone who drives a car. Host Sol Garfunkel walks viewers through realistic problems, highlighting the common trouble spots. VHS 1991 512.9 A44, 1991
Alice Alice: A little girl follows an elusive White Rabbit and so begins this dream expedition into the landscape of childhood, combining techniques of animation, puppet theatre and live action in S?vankmajer's surreal version of Alice's adventures in Wonderlan DVD 1988 791.4334 S83a, 1999
Alice at the palace An entertaining and shrewdly conceived retelling of the Carroll classics with all of the beloved characters given a unique twist by the witty and charming performances of an accomplished theatrical ensemble. DVD 1982 823 C37aS, 2002
Alien Terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and discover a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. Each crew member is slain until only Ripley is left. DVD 1979 791.43615 A45a, 1999
Aliens Ripley is recovering from her first encounter with the deadly alien. Her account of that event is received with skepticism, but transmissions from a colony later established on the Alien's planet abruptly cease. Burke, an up-and-coming company man, talk DVD 1986 791.43615 A45a2, 1999
Aliens of the deep James Cameron teams up with NASA scientists to explore the Mid-Ocean Ridge, a submerged chain of mountains that band the Earth and are home to some of the planet's most unique life forms. DVD 577.799 C36a, 2005
All about carbohydrates Explains the nutritional properties of simple and complex carbohydrates, identifies food sources and suggests menu choices. VHS 2000 613.283 A45, 2000
All about Eve From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington moves relentlessly towards her goal: taking the reins of power from the great actress Margo Channing. The cunning Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation DVD 1950 791.436 Z36, 1999
All about minerals This video discusses minerals as nutrients, includes discussion of attributes of different minerals and required dietary allowances. VHS 1998 613.285 A45, 1998
All over "In a large, elegant sitting room, a famous man lies dying behind a discreet hospital screen. Reporters and television crews are waiting downstairs to record the event for posterity, while gathered in the 'death chamber' are the great man's wife, mistress DVD 1976 812 AL13aLYd, 2002
All quiet on the western front A group of young World War I German recruits pass from idealism to disillusionment with war. DVD 1930 838 R46a, 1999
All that Bach From a graceful cantata duet, to a rousing fugue performed by a tap dancing ensemble, this program demonstrates the stunning universality of Bach's music. VHS 1985 780.78 B118aL, 1985
All that jazz The story of an obsessed, pill-popping chain-smoking choreographer/ director dancing simultaneously with love and death. But even while dying, he creates some great dancing. Based on the life of Bob Fosse. DVD 1979 791.43657 F67a, 2003
All the king's men A political demagogue governor of a Southern State believes that every man has his price and that the end justifies the means. Based on the life of Huey Pierce Long, governor of Louisiana and senator. DVD 1949 813 W255a, 2001
Allegro non troppo Master animator Bruno Bozzetto offers his irreverent tribute to Disney's Fantasia. In six distinct episodes, fantastic cartoon creatures march, slither and bounce to the classical rhythms of Debussy, Dvorak, Ravel, Sibelius, Vivaldi and Stravinsky. VHS 1976 791.433 A454
Allegro non troppo Master animator Bruno Bozzetto offers his irreverent tribute to Disney's Fantasia. Transcending parody, this erotic, satiric, and delirious animated film featuring six classical music pieces represents Bozzetto's vision of the world. Humorous live action DVD 2003 791.433 A454
Allen Ginsberg in concert with Donald Was / Allen Ginsberg, one of the major poetic voices of the twentieth century, reads poems and sings songs accompanied by Donald Was ... at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California; and is interviewed by Lewis MacAdams. VHS 1989 811.5 G435a, 1989
All's well that ends well William Shakespeare's comedy about Helena, the new wife of Count Bertram, who resorts to chichanery to win the respect and affection of her husband. DVD 1981 822.33 H323a, 2000
Almost home Offers a raw and unsentimental look at the lives of children in a homeless shelter in the Bronx. Narrated by the children themselves, this is an evocative portrait of poverty and youth. VHS 1996 305.569 W33, 1996
Alphaville une eŽtrange aventure de Lemmy Caution / Secret agent Lemmy Caution travels to another galaxy and finds himself in a computer-run society which is dedicated to technology and outlaws emotion. DVD 1965 791.43615 G63a, 1998
Altered states The incredible terrifying tale of a research scientist experimenting with altered states of consciousness, and the horrors he finds in secret landscapes of the mind. DVD 1980 812 C399aYr, 1998
Alternative medicine Alternative, or complementary, health systems are gradually being integrated into American culture and can now be found in many American physicians' offices. This program provides an overview of Chinese and Indian medicine, homeopathy, herbalism, naturopa VHS 1995 615.53 A48, 1996
Alternative medicine the healing arts / Art has been used over the centuries to help people accept a medical condition they cannot change or to provide a spiritual lift during difficult times. But, increasingly, the arts are being used in a scientifically ordered manner to improve health in spe VHS 1996 615.8 A48, 1996
Amadeus The life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is viewed through the memories of an envious rival, Salieri. DVD 1997 791.436578 A481, 1997
Amahl and the night visitors "Rejoice in the simple story of the crippled boy Amahl and his devoted mother who live in poverty among the shepherds of Jerusalem. Then one starlit night, some strangers appear at their door: Three Kings who are on their way to Bethlehem." -- Container. VHS 2000 792.542 M5475am, 2000
Amandla! a revolution in four part harmony / Tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. Specifically considers the music that sustained and galvanized blacks for more than 40 years. Focuses on the struggle's spiritural dimension named for t DVD 2002 781.630968 Am133, 2003
Amantes del Círculo Polar Lovers of the Arctic Circle / After a chance meeting as eight-year-olds, Ana and Otto come to live under the same roof when Ana's mother and Otto's father marry. As the two grow older, they begin to discover an attraction for each other, delving deeper and deeper into a forbidden love DVD 1998 791.436543 M43a, 2006
Amarcord Memories of episodes about love, sex, politics, family life and growing up in a small Italian town in the 1930's. DVD 1973 791.43655 F45am, 1998
Amazing earth From the heights of Mount Everest, through the molten fields of Hawaii, to the very core of our planet, Amazing Earth reveals the geologic forces that have changed the face of our world and will ultimately change its face again. DVD 1998 551.09 A43, 2001
Amazing lives of plants the reproductive lives of mosses, pines, ferns, and flowers / The Amazing lives of plants includes four independent segments: "Mosses," "Ferns," "Pines," and "Flowers." Their reproductive lives are presented in a vivid, full-color combination of live video footage and sharp animation. VHS 2003 571.82 J46, 2003
Amazon adventures From Teddy Roosevelt's near-fatal journey to modern scientific expeditions, follow the trail of modern adventures into the vast South American wilderness. DVD 2005 918.04 A43, 2006
Amazonia a celebration of life / Focusing on the rich biological diversity of the lowland tropical forest of Peruvian Amazonia, this production was filmed mainly in Peru's two largest protected areas, ha Pacya-Samiria Reserve and ha Manu National Park. Footage includes the giant otter, o VHS 1984 577.34 M33am, 1984
Amen. A German SS Lieutenant covertly collaborates with a young Italian priest in hopes of changing the Vatican's policies toward Germany during WWII, which both believe are exacerbating the Jewish Holocaust. DVD 2002 791.43658 C67a, 2003
America at a crossroads. in defense of freedom / With the debate over the war in Iraq reaching a fever pitch, this program follows one of the advocates for the war against Saddam Hussein. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Richard Perle travels the globe articulating, defending and debating the neo- DVD 956.70443 P47a, 2007
America at a crossroads. the men and ideas behind al Qaeda / Provides an in-depth look at the modern, radical Islamic groups, and the ideas and beliefs that inspire them, along with the challenges they pose for governments in the Middle East and the West. From the Muslim Brotherhood in the 1940s to Islamic organiza DVD 297.72 C73a, 2007
America on the move Take a tour of the National Museum of American History's new exhibit, America on the move. Interviews and archival footage highlight the priceless artifacts that show the pivotal role transportation has played in our nation's growth. DVD 2004 388.0973 A44, 2004
American Ballet Theatre in San Francisco DVD 1985 792.842 A44aYL, 2005
American beauty An emotionally & spiritually comatose suburban man decides "to hell with it all" and reverts to living as he did when he was happiest--as a carefree teenager. His desperately uptight wife and sullen daughter can only look on as he quits his corporate job DVD 1999 791.436552 M46a, 2000
American dream In this Academy Award winner for best documentary in 1991, the true-life story of the 1985-1986 workers' strike against Geo. A. Hormel & Company in Austin, Minnesota is documented from beginning to end. When Geo. A. Hormel & Company made $2 million in pro DVD 1990 331.892864 K67a, 2004
American graffiti Four teenagers come of age on their last summer night before college in 1962. DVD 1973 791.4372 A44, 1998
American in Paris Jerry, an ex-G.I., has stayed in Paris to paint. He falls in love with a woman who is due to wed another. Ultimately, the painter and his French beauty are happily united. VHS 1951 791.43657 G381am, 1998
American in Paris Presents the romantic adventures of a carefree young artist in post-WWII Paris. DVD 1951 791.43657 G381a, 1999
American jihad : the terrorists living among us / "The film tracks down a network of Islamic Extremists among us in New York, Boston, New Jersey, Texas, California, Oregon, Florida and Kansas, detailing their hatred and violent intentions against Christians, moderate Muslims and Jews in the United States DVD 303.625 E64t, 2002
American me Inspired by a true story, this is the story of a vicious Latino prison gang leader, doomed by his past to a life of harsh, unforgiving violence after his release from jail. DVD 1992 791.43655 O46a, 2002
American movie Documentary of the two-year effort by Mark Borchardt to finish his "no-budget horror film, Coven." DVD 1999 791.430232 B67a, 2000
American photography a century of images / The story of the pictures we have taken and where they have taken us. The series traces the profound effect photographs have had on American life-- influencing what we buy, how we dress, how we get the news, and in the matters of life and death, medicine DVD 1999 770.973 A44, 2004
American president Ten one-hour documentaries that focus on different aspects of character and governing style of the men who have served as president of the United States. DVD 2000 973.099 A44, 2000
American Red Cross emergency test Shows ways to be prepared for accidents and natural disasters and how to give first aid to injured people. VHS 1990 616.025 A44t, 1990
American Red Cross emergency test Shows ways to be prepared for accidents and natural disasters and how to give first aid to injured people. VHS 1990 616.025 A44t, 1990, c.2
American roots music Features historic and documentary footage of 20th century pioneering artists. Includes blues, country, gospel, folk, Cajun, sydeco, bluegrass, tejano and Native American music. DVD 2001 781.6 Am3513, 2001
American tongues Relates how Americans talk, how Americans feel about each others' accents and dialects, and about how the media have shaped our perceptions of regional accents. VHS 1987 421.52 A44a, 1987
Americanization of Emily A cynical American naval officer (Garner) is assigned a lovely young English widow (Andrews) as his driver in this comedy set in London during World War II. Despite their differences they fall in love, but his superiors seem to have nasty plans for him in DVD 1964 791.43658 H55a, 2005
Americans with Disabilities Act is it working? / During the 1980s, a new civil rights movement got underway-for people with disabilities. In this program, Larry Paradis, executive director of Disability Rights Advocates, speaks with NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels about the importance of litigati VHS 2001 362.4 A44, 2001
Amiri Baraka Maya Angelou interviews 20th century American writer Amiri Baraka about his writing and politics. VHS 1997 811.5 B37, 1997
Amistad Chronicles the 1839 revolt on board the slave ship Amistad bound for America. Much of the story involves the court-room drama about the slave who led the revolt. DVD 1997 326.8 S64a, 2004
Amores perros Love's a bitch / Three different people are catapulted into dramatic and unforseen circumstances in the wake of a terrible car crash: a young punk stumbles into the sinister underground world of dog fighting; an injured supermodel's designer pooch disappears into the apar DVD 2000 791.43655 G66am, 2002
Amour de loin "Kaija Saariho's first opera, L'Armour de loin, was hailed as the operatic event of the new millennium when it was unveiled at the 2000 Salzburg Festival--and now can be seen and heard on this world première recording re-created by a dream team: directo DVD 782.1 S33a, 2005
Ana MariŽa Matute "One of Spain's foremost women writers, Ana MariŽa Matute has displayed a recurring fascination with the Spanish Civil War and the defenselessness of children and the poor. Framed within the context of an appearance by Matute at the Real Academia Espanola DVD 1999 863 M437Ym, 2003
Anastasia An expatriate White Russian general sets in motion a grand hoax after he meets a destitute woman on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. He is amazed at her resemblance to Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas of Russia, rumored to have some DVD 1956 791.43658 L58a, 2003
Anatomically correct world of anatomy A self-paced course of anatomy, presented with the humor for which Cerebellum is famous. VHS