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CABEZA DE VACA (VHS) 1991. 109 min. sd. color. #56240 A visually spellbinding biography of the Spanish explorer Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, the sole survivor of a 16th century Spanish shipwreck off the coast of Florida. Cabeza de Vaca discovers the Iguase, a traditional Indian tribe, which allows Cabeza into their tribe. Over the next eight years, he learns about their mysterious culture and becomes a leader of the group. But his former identity catches up with him when a team of Spanish conquistadors return to colonize the Indians. In Spanish and Indian with English subtitles. reserve this book

CABIN IN THE SKY (VHS) 1943. 99 min. sd. color. #57260 A poor woman fights to keep her husband's soul out of the devil's clutches. Based on a Broadway show and featuring an all-Black cast, this movie includes lively dance numbers and a musical score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, with contributions from Duke Ellington. This is director Vincente Minnelli's first feature film.reserve this book

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (VHS) 1919. 90 min. sil. b&w #15560 The first and one of the greatest psychological horror films ever made, this classic is a journey to a world where reality, fantasy, and nightmare come together. A sideshow hypnotist uses a somnambulist to commit murder. Does the murder really happen, or are we so mesmerized by the plot turns, dreamlike sets, and camera work that the film works its own hypnosis on us?reserve this book

CABLE TV AND BEYOND (VHS) 1997. 28 min. sd. color. #59220 Details the history of this dynamic medium from its modest beginnings to today where fiber optics, new cable-ready TVs, and an explosion of programming by an ever-growing number of networks have helped to increase the number of available channels from a mere handful to hundreds. In the 1990s, with nearly 60 percent of American households wired for cable, it drew close to parity with the Big Three networks and PBS. More recently, cable has come to mean Internet access as well.reserve this book

CADILLAC DESERT: AN AMERICAN NILE (VHS) 1997. 60 min. sd. color. #63570 Charts the dramatic transformation of the Colorado River from a wild desert waterway with a mind of its own into the most controlled, litigated, domesticated, regulated, and over-allocated river in the history of the world. From the heroic construction of the Hoover Dam during the Great Depression to the bitter political and environmental battles over the potential damming of the Grand Canyon, this program illustrates how the Colorado became so impounded and diverted that by 1969 it no longer reached the ocean.

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CADILLAC DESERT: LAST OASIS (VHS) 1997. 60 min. sd. color. #63590 Opens with the story of how America's large dams became examples for water projects abroad, particularly in developing countries. The film goes to India and China, where big dam building continues in full force, and to Mexico, the Middle East, and back to the American West to explore how, in the face of rising water needs, conservation may be humanity's last oasis.

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CADILLAC DESERT: MULHOLLAND'S DREAM (VHS) 1997. 90 min. sd. color. #63560 Tells of William Mulholland's search for water for the people of Los Angeles. Evoking the real-life visionaries, scoundrels, and dark intrigues behind the fiction of the motion picture Chinatown, the film weaves past and present together to illustrate water's role in the history of Los Angeles, as well as the city's challenges for the future.

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CADILLAC DESERT: THE MERCY OF NATURE (VHS) 1997. 60 min. sd. color. #63580 Traces the fierce political and environmental battles that raged around the transformation of California's Central Valley from semiarid desert into the most productive and environmentally altered agricultural region in global history.

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CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA (VHS) 1948. 123 min. sd. color. #30230 Based on the play by George Bernard Shaw and full of Shaw's indomitable wit. Starring Claude Rains, Vivien Leigh and Stewart Granger. reserve this book

CALCULATORS FOR CLASSROOMS (VHS) 1992. 70 min. sd. color. #30930 Designed to introduce teachers to the advantages of using calculators for mathematics instruction in grades K - 12. Made up of five 12 -17 minute segments covering the different grade levels.reserve this book

CAMELOT (VHS) 1967. 180 min. sd. color. #59802 (Closed captioned.) Film version of the long-running Lerner and Loewe Broadway musical about King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot adapted from T. H. White's book, "The Once and Future King." Stars Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave and Franco Nero.reserve this book

CAMILA (VHS) 1984. 105 min. sd. color. #13990 Recounts the true story of a young Catholic socialite from Buenos Aires, Camila O'Gorman, who falls in love and runs away with a young Jesuit priest, Ladislao Gutierrez. The two find temporary happiness in a small provincial village but are eventually recognized and condemned to death without a trial. Spanish dialogue with English subtitles.reserve this book

CAMILLE CLAUDEL (VHS) 1989. 159 min. sd. color. #33990 Intense performances by Isabella Adjani and Gerard Depardieu add fire to this adaptation of the family authorized biography of overlooked sculptress Camille Claudel. After years of living with master sculptor August Rodin as pupil and lover, Claudel fell into a paranoid depression when he left her. Her disapproving family had her committed to a mental institution, where she wasted away for the remaining 30 years of her life.reserve this book

CAMPAIGNING FOR THE PRESIDENCY (VHS) 1992. 120 min. sd. color. #26020 The art of influencing voters has changed dramatically in the past thirty years, and may continue to change as more voters express dissatisfaction through low turnout at the polls. This program offers the most up-to-the-minute information from experts on behind the scenes politics available today.reserve this book

CAMPUS RAPE (VHS) 1989. 20 min. sd. color. #21470 Explores campus rape and its impact through interviews with four college students who were assaulted on campuses throughout the country. Two of the students were attacked by strangers; the other two were raped by people they knew.reserve this book

CAN YOU AFFORD TO RETIRE? (DVD) 2006. 60 min. sd. color. #72170 (Captioned)  The baby boomer generation is headed for a shock as it hits retirement: boomers will be long on life expectancy but short on income. In addition to Social Security, the pillars of retirement income for Americans have been either lifetime corporate pensions or employee-contribution plans such as 401Ks. But both retirement strategies are in trouble. Buffeted by pension cuts, corporate bankruptcies, and the 2001-2002 stock market crash, most boomers now expect to be working into their retirement years. reserve this book

THE CANADIAN BRASS LIVE! (VHS) 1986. 50 min. sd. color. #22570 Classical, baroque, jazz and pop as performed by the Canadian Brass quintet in a performance at the Peachtree Theatre, Atlanta.reserve this book

CAREER ENCOUNTERS: ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING (VHS) 1994. 30 min. sd. color. #50830 Presents first-hand perspectives on the world of advanced practice nursing. Nurses today are presented with the option to further their careers while widening the scope of their expertise. Viewers will discover the challenges and rewards of the field, and learn what qualities and skills will make a person a good candidate for an APN program.reserve this book

CAREERS: CONSUMER MARKETING (VHS) 1986. 32 min. sd. color. #27630 Describes all facets of the marketing process.reserve this book

CARMEN (VHS) 1983. 99 min. sd. color. #13120 To complete his production of "Carmen", a director-choreographer must find a leading lady. His obsessive search for a fiery, passionate Carmen takes him to flamenco dance schools where he eventually discovers his leading lady in an untried young dancer named Carmen. As time goes on, they find themselves living the "Carmen" story of love and treachery. Spanish dialogue with English subtitles.reserve this book

CAROUSEL (VHS) 1956. 128 min. sd. color. #59700 (Closed captioned.) A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on Ferenc Molnar's play "Liliom" about a swaggering carnival barker who tries to change his life after he falls in love with a good woman. Killed while attempting to foil a robbery he was supposed to help commit, he begs his heavenly hosts for the chance to return to the mortal realm just long enough to set things straight with his teenage daughter. reserve this book

CASABLANCA (VHS) 1942. 103 min. sd. b&w. #15580 The story of the struggle between diverse individuals who have sought refuge in Casablanca after fleeing Nazi occupied Europe during World War II. Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) and her fugitive husband, a leader of Europe's underground, must obtain visas to guarantee their transit to America. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), Ilsa's former lover, becomes an accomplice in the endeavor to assure their safe departure. reserve this book

THE CASE OF THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE (VHS) 1977. 52 min. sd. color. #Archives Investigates the various myths, stories and theories that describe and attempt to explain the mysterious occurrences in the Bermuda Triangle. Nova series.reserve this book

CASTE AT BIRTH (VHS) 1990. 52 min. sd. color. #35180 Few Westerners realize the grave situation of India's untouchables. There are 150 million of them who live a segregated life. They cannot own land or get an education and are condemned to the most menial jobs. From birth, all alternatives are closed to them. While the government has tried to improve the condition of the untouchables, these attempts have been met by strong resistance. Upper caste Hindus profit from this source of cheap labor. In addition, the Hindu notion that the untouchable is impure is deeply ingrained. However, a few leaders have arisen from their ranks, who work for change.reserve this book

CASTLE (VHS) 1983. 58 min. sd. color. #18780 This program combines colorful animation with live action sequences to tell the fictional, but historically accurate story of a 13th century Welsh castle. Hosted by David Macaulay. reserve this book

A CAT, A FISH AND A HAMBURGER (VHS) 1988. 26 min. sd. color. #18520 Focuses on Boston's Agassiz School writing program. The teachers employ a "language and literacy" approach in their classes and encourage imagination in writing books, reading aloud and acting out stories. The program is quite successful, due to the energy and patience of the teachers and the enthusiasm from the young authors.reserve this book

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (VHS) 1958. 108 min. sd. color. #30850 Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives turn in searing performances as members of a neurotic Southern family in this superb adaptation of Tennessee Williams' perceptive, prize-winning play.reserve this book

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (VHS) 1989. 122 min. sd. color. #23890 In this turbulent tale of a southern family, sultry Maggie tries desperately to entice her tortured alcoholic husband into bed while fighting his brother and sister-in-law for dying Big Daddy's inheritance. Starring Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones and Rip Torn.reserve this book

CATCH A RISING ECONOMIC STAR: TAIWAN (VHS) 1991. 25 min. sd. color. #26430 This program examines the present economic and trade policies of the Republic of China. The policies will be moved toward the goals of liberalization, international-ization and institutionaliza-tion as priority. Analyzes the special features of markets, monetary environment, efficiency of concerned government departments and introduces the advantages for foreign investors.reserve this book

CATCH THEM BEING GOOD (VHS) 1988. 135 min. sd. color. #21483 Staff development program which presents ways to reduce student behavior problems and establish a more positive climate for learning. Demonstrates the effectiveness of positive discipline by presenting rules, providing time to practice the rules, and reinforcing good behavior.reserve this book

CATHEDRAL (VHS) 1985. 60 min. sd. color. #17890 A guided tour of some of France's most impressive medieval cathedrals, including Chartres, Reims, Notre Dame de Paris, Amiens, Bourges, Beauvais and the Royal Abbey Church of St. Denis. Hosted by David Macaulay.reserve this book

CAUDILLO: THE HISTORY OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR (VHS) 1977. 111 min. sd. color/b&w. #40380 Tells the story of General Franco's revolt and the ensuing Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 from both the Republican and Falangist points of view. In the interest of clarity, the Loyalist footage is tinted red and the Falangist footage is blue. Includes documentary film footage, narrative excerpts from various well-known writers who reported on the war, and contemporary visits with surviving participants. reserve this book

THE CAVE (VHS) 1973. 10 min. sd. color. Two copies available: #26650 & #56370 Based on Plato's seventh book of the Republic. Uses animation to present a hypothetical situation in which four men chained in a cave mistake shadows for reality. Narrated by Orson Welles.reserve this book

A CENTURY OF REPRESENTATION OF FINITE GROUPS (VHS) 1988. 60 min. sd. color. #25690 Presents a videotaped lecture of an important address by C. W. Curtis.reserve this book

CEREBRAL PALSY: WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW (VHS) 1991. 19 min. sd. color. #52780 Covers the causes, symptoms, and range of possible treatments of cerebral palsy, including the relationship between physical and mental handicaps, and the role of medications and physical therapy in treatment.reserve this book

THE CHALLENGE FROM ASIA: KOREA (VHS) 1993. 52 min. sd. color. #32260 Asians, no longer content with assembling other nations' technology, expect to get in on the ground floor of design and control. Korea, the subject of this analytical documentary, is posing a serious threat to Japan's position in the world market.reserve this book

THE CHALLENGE OF BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE 80'S (VHS) 1983. 90 min. sd. color. #12220 A training session that concentrates on developing active listening skills for increased sales in the music trade.reserve this book

THE CHALLENGE OF COUNSELING TEENS: TECHNIQUES FOR ENGAGING AND CONNECTING WITH RELUCTANT YOUTH (DVD) 2004. 74 min. sd. color. #71760    This program has two main objectives. First, the tape is designed to educate beginning and experienced mental health practitioners regarding general strategies and specific techniques for working with older teenagers. Second, the tape is designed to stimulate discussion regarding common issues that arise when adult mental health providers provide counseling to teenagers.  reserve this book

THE CHALLENGE OF THE UNKNOWN (VHS) 1986. 144 min. sd. color. #13202 Seven programs about mathematics and problem solving. Tape 1: Situation: Where Am I? (18 min.); Information: What Do I Know? (21 min.); Restatement: How Do I See It? (19 min.). Tape 2: Outcomes: How Do I Get There? (23 min.); Management: What Do I Do Next? (21 min.); Estimation: Am I Close? (21 min.); Argument: Am I Right? (21 min.) Study book included.reserve this book

CHANGING AGENDAS WITH GRO HARLEM BRUNDTLAND (VHS) 1990. 28 min. sd. color. #28810 Closed captioned.Bill Moyers and Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland discuss the increasingly important role of women in politics.reserve this book

CHANTS ENCOUNTER (VHS) 1995. 28 min. sd. color. #67700 Examines the development of chanting in Greek, Chinese, Hopi, Mayan, Tibetan, and Benedictine societies. A chanting workshop demonstrates techniques and qualities of different chants and the healing and meditative qualities of ritual chanting and overtone harmonics. reserve this book

CHAOS, FRACTALS AND DYNAMICS: COMPUTER EXPERIMENTS IN MATHEMATICS (VHS) 1989. 60 min. sd. color. #25160 Robert Devaney communicates his deep understanding as well as his enthusiasm for chaos, fractals, and dynamical systems. Starting at a level suitable for well-prepared high school students, he tells the mathematical story behind these fascinating topics. Equations and graphs are clearly shown with computer-generated characters, and Devaney's explanations are lucid and instructive.reserve this book

CHAOS TO CALM (VHS) 1984. 25 min. sd. color. #13220 Violent crime on our public school campuses and in our classrooms doesn't have to be. This program documents exemplary programs and administrative leadership that have created safe environments for students and teachers.reserve this book

CHE GUEVARA: A GUERILLA TO THE END (VHS) 1999. 51 min. sd. color. #62880 Traces the life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara through interviews with family members, archival photos and footage, plus readings from his letters and diary. Topics include Che's victory in Cuba, his failures in Africa, and his attempts to gather support in Bolivia, ending in his capture and execution. reserve this book

CHEMICAL SAFETY FOR LAB WORKERS (VHS) 1986. 32 min. sd. color. #15210 Intended for researchers or laboratory workers who use a large variety of chemicals. Designed to help meet the training requirements of right-to-know laws. reserve this book

THE CHERRY ORCHARD (VHS) 1968. 43 min. sd. color. #27842 Part I analyzes Chekhov's unprecedented use of characterization and plot to show why he became known as the innovator of modern drama. Examines the meanings of sound effects and discusses Chekhov's attitudes toward life. Part II discusses why one of the greatest directors of drama could view The Cherry Orchard as a tragedy, while the author labeled it a comedy.reserve this book

CHIAPAS: THE INSIDE STORY (VHS) 1994. 60 min. sd. color. #64210 This documentary examines the 30-year rebellion and conflict between the Mexican government and the indigenous population in Chiapas through interviews with village residents, journalists, politicians, and rebel Zapatista leaders. The area's tumultuous history is traced from the Mexican Revolution to the present, as allegations of massacres by government troops continue to dominate the headlines. Zapatista leaders and members of various local organizations discuss the source of the struggle - their demand for agricultural autonomy over lands currently owned by wealthy Mexicans and foreigners. In Spanish with English subtitles.

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CHICANA (VHS) 1979. 23 min. sd. color. #67660 Traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexican independence, their involvement in the U. S. labor strikes in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Shows how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the United States. reserve this book

CHICANO EPISODE 1: QUEST FOR A HOMELAND (VHS) 1996. 57 min. sd. color. #51160 Begins with the events at Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, that sparked a national movement for social justice. The program moves from the pivotal 1967 struggle by Mexican Americans to regain ownership of land grants to the 1970 Chicano Moratorium in East Los Angeles.reserve this book

CHICANO EPISODE 2: THE STRUGGLE IN THE FIELDS (VHS) 1996. 57 min. sd. color. #51170 Chronicles the efforts of farm workers to form a national labor union under the nonviolent leadership of Cesar Chavez.reserve this book

CHICANO EPISODE 3: TAKING BACK THE SCHOOLS (VHS) 1996. 57 min. sd. color. #51180 Paints a picture of the struggle to reform an educational system that failed to properly educate Mexican American students.reserve this book

CHICANO EPISODE 4: FIGHTING FOR POLITICAL POWER (VHS) 1996. 57 min. sd. color. #51190 Focuses on the emergence of Mexican American political activism and the creation of a third political party, La Raza Unida, The United People.reserve this book

CHILD ABUSE: A GLOBAL CRISIS (VHS) 1989. 28 min. sd. color. #25710 Experts from around the world explore solutions to child abuse, including educating the public, learning to deal with stress, taking time out when anger builds, and getting outside help when needed.reserve this book

CHILD ABUSE: IT SHOULDN'T HURT TO BE A KID (VHS) 1985. 27 min. sd. color. #13230 This film advises mandated reporters (educators, school personnel, physicians, nurses, and other medical and nonmedical practitioners; law enforcement and probation officers; social service employees, and day care providers - all those who come into contact with children in the course of their professional lives) of their responsibility under the law to report suspected child abuse. Defines child abuse and how to recognize and report it. Narrated by Ricky Schroeder and John Houseman.reserve this book

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING: A STRATEGY FOR ACTING ON ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES (VHS) 1988. 60 min. sd. color. #24110 Lecture and demonstration of a strategy for notifying abused or abusing clients of child abuse reporting. reserve this book

CHILD DEVELOPMENT (VHS) 1990. 40 min. sd. color. #34300 This video answers many of the questions parents or caregivers of newborn children may have. Identifies the five stages of child development from birth to 24 months.reserve this book

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: SOCIOCULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ISSUES (VHS) 1986. 30 min. sd. color. #15480 Through interviews with five professionals in the field of prevention the basic facts and scope of the problem are presented, as well as new theory and research on child abuse. A cultural context for understanding the offender is suggested along with reasons why children often don't tell about abuse. Prevention efforts are discussed and guidelines for dealing with common community, religious, and school board concerns are provided.reserve this book

CHILDREN AT THE CENTER: REFLECTIVE TEACHERS AT WORK (VHS) 1997. 24 min. sd. color. #62280 Follows teachers in two programs as they redesign their classrooms and evaluate their roles to provide a child-centered curriculum. Explores approaches to setup, scheduling, and curriculum planning. Teachers learn to create that magical mixture of motivated children, interesting materials, and a supportive environment. Preschool through kindergarten.

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CHILDREN IN NEED (VHS) 1989. 29 min. sd. color. #34310 Examines the people and programs working to change the lives of socially disadvantaged children.reserve this book

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (VHS) 1986. 110 min. sd. color. #23740 This screen version of the Broadway play chronicles the relationship between a special education teacher and his student, a deaf woman. reserve this book

CHILDREN OF PARADISE (LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS) (VHS) 1943-45. 195 min. sd. b&w. #30192 Set in the theater district of early 19th-century Paris, the film recreates a glittering world of backstage life. Filmed during the Nazi Occupation this sweeping romantic epic triumphantly belongs among the milestones of cinema. Unabridged, fully restored. In French with English subtitles. reserve this book

A CHILD'S GUIDE TO LANGUAGE (VHS) 1983. 50 min. sd. color. #32270 Few children who are taught a language in school have anything to show for it when they grow up. Are the teaching methods at fault? Enough is now known about the process of language acquisition to suggest that language teaching can be more effective. Looks at some of the different language acquisition methods in use in schools around the world.reserve this book

CHILE: FIGHTING THE PAST (POLARIZED POLITICS) (DVD) 1999. 30 min. sd. color. #68270 The arrest of General Pinochet exposed the great divide between the political left and right in Chile. While the left reminds the world of Pinochet's horrific crimes, the right demands that the horrors be put in their proper context. This program reveals how this division continues to affect Chilean society. reserve this book

CHILE: THE DRAMA OF HOPE (VHS) 1992. 60 min. sd. color. #62180 Examines Chile under martyred socialist President Slavador Allende, and the subsequent Pinochet regime that followed. Allende's niece and novelist, Isabel Allende, exile Hortensia Bussi, Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriela Mistral, and others discuss women's role in the eventual toppling of Pinochet, and the formation of the Latin American Federation of Associations of Families of Prisoners Missing Since 1981 - a tracking organization that helps families discover the fate of relatives kidnapped during the Pinochet reign of terror. From the Women of Latin America series. reserve this book

CHILE: VISTA DE PAJARO (REGION SUR) (VHS) 2000. 50 min. sd. color. #64070 Offering a close-up of the southern part of Chile, this video travels from Santiago to Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan. It tours Isla Negra, Curico, Chillan, Conception, Canete with its Mapuche Indian culture, Temuco, Villarica, Valdiva, Osorrno, Puerto Montt, the island of Chiloe, and the area of the Carretera Austral. It includes a cruise to La Laguna San Rafael and another from Puenta Arenas through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel. This Spanish version is intermediate/advanced level.reserve this book

CHILLIDA (VHS) 1985. 60 min. sd. color. #32890 Opening with a stormy dream sequence, based on Chillida's great work "The Wind Combs," this program takes us on an exploration of the artist, his world, his works and his roots. His concepts of space, matter and "limits" are set against a background of the artist at home, in his studio, on a voyage to Egypt, at work in a great cathedral foundry as well as in the quarries and ruins of the magnificent Les Baux valley.reserve this book

CHIMP TALK (VHS) 1998. 14 min. sd. color. #58410 In this program, Paul Hoffman, editor of Discover magazine, explores the controversial issue of language use by apes with primatologist Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh and Dr. Laura Ann Petitto.reserve this book

CHINA AND THE FORBIDDEN CITY (VHS) 1987. 60 min. sd. color. #66790 With an introduction by Edwin Newman and Lucy Jarvis, this program explores the history and culture of China as reflected in the art and architectural treasures of the Forbidden City.

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CHINA BOOM: NURTURING THE SOCIALIST MARKETPLACE (VHS) 1996. 16 min. sd. color. #51030 China's economy today is clearly in a development stage, a mix of capitalism and communism, with distinctly Chinese characteristics. This program examines the state of China's economy, as the day of the state-protected job ends, and individual initiative counts. Also examines such new phenomena for the Chinese as inflation, consumerism, an open labor market, and foreign investment.reserve this book

CHINA: FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY (VHS) 1998. 30 min. sd. color. #65740 Examines the enormous economic changes and challenges for China as it transforms itself from a centralized command economy to a market-based one, and from a rural, agricultural society to an urban, industrial giant.reserve this book

CHINA IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY (DVD) 1999. 26 min. sd. color. #71180  Tells the story of how China made the transition from a medieval empire to a modern state in less than a century. It recounts the violent upheavals that plagued the Chinese people for decades until they were replaced in recent years by prosperity and stability. reserve this book

CHINA IN TRANSITION (VHS) 1994. 130 min. sd. color. #51270 Closed captioned.China is a complex and closed society in the midst of economic, cultural, and political changes. Go behind the Bamboo Curtain and find out how the changes will affect that country and its relationship with the United States. From The MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour. reserve this book

CHINA: THE HISTORY AND THE MYSTERY (VHS) 1992. 120 min. sd. color. #56442 As successive Emperors constructed opulent palaces and elegant cities, China saw significant developments in philosophy, art and technology. Today as Red China feels the stirring of a democratic movement, the nation is a showcase of tourist attractions in a picturesque land where ancient customs intermingle with the bustle of modern life. This program features six thousand years of Chinese history and makes for an exciting and visually stunning epic. reserve this book

CHINA: THE REVOLUTION AND BEYOND PART ONE: THE LEADERS OF THE REVOLUTION (VHS) 1989. 58 min. sd. color. #21510 Examines Chou En-lai and Mao Tse-Tung, the clash between Mao and Lin Chao-chi, the Lin Piao Plot, the Four Brigands, the rise of Den Xiaoping, and the history of the struggles and confrontations, the scrambles for power and the ideological backdrop of China across four decades.reserve this book

CHINA: THE REVOLUTION AND BEYOND PART TWO: SLOGANS AND POLICIES (VHS) 1989. 58 min. sd. color. #21520 The economic revolution was guided by various slogans, like Land Reform, the Great Leap Forward, Taking Inspiration from Taking. Reviews the successes and failures of these programs, and illustrates the upheaval in the lives of ordinary people to show how social and economic development was achieved, and at what cost.reserve this book

CHINA: THE REVOLUTION AND BEYOND PART THREE: FROM LIBERALIZATION TO CRACKDOWN (VHS) 1989. 58 min. sd. color. #21530 Examines the 1972 rapprochement between China and the U.S. led to modernization, liberalization, and, in the early summer of 1989, the students' demand for democratization which appeared to be the immediate cause of the resulting crackdown.reserve this book

CHINA: TURNING TO THE 21ST CENTURY (VHS) 1997. 25 min. sd. color. #58980 This exploration of life in today's China traces the paths of a young pop singer, a blue-collar worker, and a military officer as they struggle to overcome the barriers of Chinese tradition and move closer to the 21st century. Examines some of the many problems that have plagued Chinese progress in recent years, such as pollution, the political disharmony that led to the Tiananmen Square massacre, and female infanticide.reserve this book

CHINA: WORLD OF DIFFERENCE (VHS) 1986. 50 min. sd. color. #16220 China, the world's third largest country and home to more than one quarter of the earth's population is steeped in history, tradition and culture. Experience the unchanged oriental lifestyle with this award winning production narrated by actor Robert Powell.reserve this book

CHINESE-AMERICANS: LIVING IN TWO WORLDS (VHS) 1999. 21 min. sd. color. #64220 Her parents grew up in China. She grew up in New York City's Chinatown. What is the immigrant experience like for second-generation Americans? Filmed in cinema verite style, this ABC News program tells the story of a young Chinese-American woman, her siblings, and her parents. Armed with a college degree and facing a life in which she is sometimes considered too Chinese to be American and too American to be Chinese, where should she begin her career? In Manhattan, or in Hong Kong, where, ironically, there are even better opportunities?

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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING (VHS) 1989. 90 min. sd. color. #57040 Presents an introduction to this ancient expressive art. Progresses from basic tools and techniques to more complicated projects. reserve this book

CHINESE INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC (VHS) 1992. 30 min. sd. color. #54170 This video opens with a musician playing the 12th century box zither and then shows several types of musical instrument factories. Musicians play a variety of string and reed instruments. Commentary in English.reserve this book

THE CHINESE LANGUAGE (DVD) 2000. 26 min. sd. color. #68240 Examines the seven 'dialects' of the Chinese language, all spoken differently from one another, but sharing the same writing system. Follows the evolution of the Chinese dialects, which originated 2800 years ago in the Sino-Tibetan family of East Asian languages. From "The Celestial Empire : Path of the Dragon" series. reserve this book

CHINESE LANGUAGE VIDEO LESSONS FOR CLASSROOM USE TAPE 1: LESSONS 1 - 8 (VHS) 1997. 85 min. sd. color. #54100 Lessons include: 1) Interview with a Primary School Student; 2) Description of Tiananmen Square; 3) Interview with an Elderly Lady; 4) Interview with a Little Girl; 5) Interview with a Peddler; 6) University Student Borrows Notes; 7) Interview with a Foreign Student; 8) Interview with a Muleteer. In Chinese.reserve this book

CHINESE LANGUAGE VIDEO LESSONS FOR CLASSROOM USE TAPE 2: LESSONS 9 - 15 (VHS) 85 min. sd. color. #54110 Lessons include: 9) How to Make Jianbing guozi; 10) Mass Transit; 11) College Student's Self-Introduction; 12) Interview with Junior High Students (part 1 0f 3); 13) Interview with Junior High Students (part 2 of 3); 14) Interview with Junior High Students (part 3 of 3); 15) Interview with Taijiquan Teacher. In Chinese. reserve this book

CHINESE NEW YEAR (VHS) 1991. 27 min. sd. color. #26440 This film presents the Chinese New Year story with shadow puppets, and introduces the way Chinese New Year is celebrated in modern Taiwan.reserve this book

CHINESE OPERA (VHS) 1992. 27 min. sd. color. #53050 Presents various places in China where operas are performed, both on indoor and outdoor stages. Shows how artists prepare props for the opera and also shows performers rehearsing and getting ready to go on stage. Also gives a history of opera in China.reserve this book

CHINESE PAPER-CUTS (VHS) 1991. 25 min. sd. color. #26450 This film introduces traditional Chinese folk art of paper cutting. The film covers the developmental history of paper cutting and its different branches, and includes pictorial explanations, and practical demonstrations.reserve this book

THE CHINESE REVOLUTION (VHS) 1993. 36 min. sd. color. #50980 Documents how Sun Yat-sen's idealism came under Bolshevik guidance; the roles of Chiang Kai-shek and Mao; the Long March; Mao's installation as chairman of the People's Republic. It shows how Mao's administration began to organize 700 million people into one China; China's intervention in Korea; the split between Beijing and Moscow; the occupation of Tibet; China's development of nuclear bombs/ and Richard Nixon's visit to China. Also covers the Cultural Revolution and ends with Gorbachev's visit to Beijing and the Tiananmen massacre. reserve this book

CHINUA ACHEBE (VHS) 1988. 45 min. sd. color. #22750 Nuruddin Farah interviews Chinua Achebe about topics relating to his work including translation, African and Nigerian identity, choosing a language in which to write, Nigerian oral tradition, and setting. From the "Writers Talk: Ideas Of Our Time" series. reserve this book

CHINUA ACHEBE: THE IMPORTANCE OF STORIES (VHS) 1996. 57 min. sd. color. #52890 This video portrait of Chinua Achebe examines how the Nigerian-born writer­as well as modern Africa itself­were shaped by a history of racism and colonialism. In an interview conducted by Dr. Joel Kovel, Achebe discusses Africa's colonialist history, the nature of indigenous African religious and philosophical beliefs, and the artistry and human significance of literature.reserve this book

CHOKING EMERGENCY (VHS) 1986. 14 min. sd. color. #14750 Presents how to open the airway; how to do rescue breathing; how to recognize a choking victim; how to apply the Heimlich maneuver to conscious/unconscious victims; special techniques for use with infants and children; and a dramatic re-enactment.reserve this book

CHORE WARS: THE BATTLE OVER WHO CLEANS THE TOILET (VHS) 1995. 48 min. color. #69440 Light-heartedly looks at the housework dilemma of the '90s by going into four homes to find out who does the laundry, washes the dishes, mows the lawn, vacuums carpets, parents, - and trains the kids on how to do chores. These scenes are intercut with "couple-in-the-street" interviews, dramatizations of the couples' experiences, and television ads from past decades. reserve this book

CHRIS BURDEN: A VIDEO PORTRAIT (VHS) 1989. 28 min. sd. color. #34380 During the early 1970's Chris Burden's shockingly simple, unforgettable performances took the jaded art world by surprise. In this documentary, Chris Burden talks about his works of the past 20 years from the performances of the 70's to the sculpture and installations of the 80's.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: A PECULIAR PEOPLE (VHS) 1978. 39 min. sd. color. #54370 Traces the growth of Christianity from its earliest beginnings to the time the Christians ceased to be a secret, persecuted sect.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: IN SEARCH OF TOLERANCE (VHS) 1978. 38 min. sd. color. #54320 Focuses on the growth during the Reformation of radical religious sects which existed outside the established church order. Explains that many emigrated to found new societies in North America, including the Pilgrims.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: PEOPLE OF THE BOOK (VHS) 1978. 41 min. sd. color. #54350 Focuses on the conflicts that arose in Europe between Christians and non-Christians, culminating in the expulsion of the Jews from Spain.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: PRINCES AND PRELATES (VHS) 1978. 41 min. sd. color. #54340 Focuses on church history during the Renaissance, following the Council of Constance when an emperor deposed three Popes and arranged the choice of a fourth.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: PROTEST AND REFORM (VHS) 1978. 40 min. sd. color. #54330 Surveys the history of the Reformation, focusing on developments within the Christian church.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: THE CHRISTIAN EMPIRE (VHS) 1978. 39 min. sd. color. #54360 Focuses on the period in Christian church history when the Emperor Constantine founded the first Christian empire and Christians became members of the political establishment.reserve this book

THE CHRISTIANS: THE ROOTS OF DISBELIEF (VHS) 1978. 37 min. sd. color. #54310 Examines the many causes for today's indifference to Christianity, asserting that the major reasons are the advance of science and historical criticisms of the Bible.reserve this book

CHULAS FRONTERAS (VHS) 1976. 58 min. sd. color. #17730 A look at the music known as Tex-Mex, indigenous to the Texas-Mexican border. The music of Chicano people is seen embodied in their family life and enjoyment of domestic rituals, as well as in their hardships.reserve this book

CIPHER IN THE SNOW (VHS) 1973. 24 min. sd. color. #64110 Intended primarily for teachers and designed to motivate a concern for the needs of every child. Tells about a young student whom no one thought was important and the teacher who writes the obituary after the boy's sudden death.

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CITIZEN COHN (VHS) 1992. 112 min. sd. color. #40230 Closed captioned.Told in hallucinatory flashbacks, as he lays dying from AIDS, Roy Cohn is a lawyer and power broker, probably best remembered as the malevolent sidekick to Communist-hunting Senator Joseph McCarthy. But his contempt also extended to antisemitism and gay-bashing (though Cohn was both homosexual and Jewish), and his past comes, literally, back to haunt him. Adapted from the biography by Nicholas von Hoffman.reserve this book

CITIZEN KANE (VHS) 1941. 120 min. b&w. #15620 Generally regarded as the finest film ever made in America, this is the story of a powerful newspaper publisher, told by those who knew him best or thought they did.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE ONE: THE CAUSE (1861) (VHS) 1990. 99 min. sd. color. #22690 Beginning with a dramatic indictment of slavery, this first episode dramatically evokes the causes of the war, from the Cotton Kingdom of the South to the northern abolitionists who opposed it. The episode comes to a climax with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas, where both sides now learn it is to be a very long war.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE TWO: A VERY BLOODY AFFAIR (1862) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22700 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Three) Episode Two begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration and then follows Union General George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia Peninsula, where his huge army meets a smaller but infinitely more resourceful Confederate force. The episode ends with rumors of Europe's readiness to recognize the Confederacy.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE THREE: FOREVER FREE (1862) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22700 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Two) Charts the dramatic events that led to Lincoln's decision to set the slaves free. The episode comes to a climax in September, 1862, with Lee's invasion of Maryland. On the banks of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest day of the war takes place, followed shortly by the brightest - the emancipation of the slaves.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE FOUR: SIMPLY MURDER (1863) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22710 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Five) The episode begins with the nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg and comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant's attempts to take the city by siege are stopped. As the episode ends, Lee decides to invade the North again to draw Grant's forces away from Vicksburg.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE FIVE: THE UNIVERSE OF BATTLE (1863) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22710 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Four) This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of the war: the Battle of Gettysburg - the greatest ever fought in the Western Hemisphere. The episode closes with the dedication of a new Union cemetery at Gettysburg in November, where Abraham Lincoln struggles to put into words what was happening to his people.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE SIX: VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (1864) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22720 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Seven) Episode Six begins with a biographical comparison of Grant and Lee and then chronicles the extraordinary series of battles that pitted the two generals against one another from the Wilderness to Petersburg in Virginia. As the horrendous casualty lists increase, Lincoln's chances for re-election begin to dim, and with them the possibility of Union victory. reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE SEVEN: MOST HALLOWED GROUND (1864) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22720 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Six) This episode begins with the presidential campaign of 1864 that set Abraham Lincoln against his old commanding general, George McClellan. The stakes are nothing less than the survival of the Union itself: opinion in the North has turned strongly against Lincoln and the war. But eleventh hour Union victories tilt the election to Lincoln, and the Confederacy's last hope for independence dies. In an ironic twist, poignantly typical of the Civil War, Lee's Arlington mansion is turned into a Union military hospital and the estate becomes Arlington National Cemetery - the Union's most hallowed ground.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE EIGHT: WAR IS ALL HELL (1865) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22730 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Nine) The episode begins with William Techumseh Sherman's brilliant March to the Sea, which brings war to the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas and spells the end of the Confederacy. Lee's tattered Army of Northern Virginia flees westward towards a tiny crossroads town called Appomattox Court House. There, the dramatic and deeply moving surrender of Lee to Grant takes place. The episode ends in Washington where John Wilkes Booth begins to dream of vengeance for the South.reserve this book

THE CIVIL WAR, EPISODE NINE: THE BETTER ANGELS OF OUR NATURE (1865) (VHS) 1990. 60 min. sd. color/b&w. #22730 (Mounted on cassette with Episode Eight) This final episode begins in the bittersweet aftermath of Lee's surrender and then goes on to narrate the horrendous events of five days later when, on April 14th, Lincoln is assassinated. After chronicling Lincoln's poignant funeral, the series recounts the final days of the war, the capture of John Wilkes Booth and the fates of the series' major characters. The episode then considers the consequences and meaning of a war that transformed the country from a collection of states to the nation we are today. reserve this book

CLASS DISMISSED: HOW TV FRAMES THE WORKING CLASS (DVD)  2005. 62 min. sd. color. #71060 (Captioned)  Featuring interviews with media analysts and cultural historians, this documentary examines the patterns inherent in TV’s disturbing depictions of working class people as either clowns or social deviants, stereotypical portrayals that reinforce the myth of meritocracy. reserve this book

A CLASS DIVIDED (VHS) 1985. 57 min. sd. color. #12980 Presents the efforts of an Iowa school teacher to expose her elementary students to the effects of prejudice in a dramatic way. A follow-up to the film "Eye of the Storm". reserve this book

CLASSICAL FENG SHUI (DVD) 2001. 56 min. sd. color. #65600 This program focuses on the Land Formations and Flying Stars Schools of classical feng shui, demonstrating the ancient Chinese geomantic practice of living harmoniously with the environment as it is applied in Hong Kong and elsewhere. World-renowned teacher Grandmaster Yap Cheng Hai and several feng shui consultants provide a detailed overview of Taoism, chi, yin and yang, the five symbolic elements and animals, the bagua and its eight trigrams, and the lo pan compass. The feng shui of a number of buildings - Norman Foster's Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and I. M. Pei's Bank of China, among others - as well as several ancestral grave sites is assessed. The feng shui of a variety of locales in Europe is also analyzed. reserve this book

CLASSICAL THEATRE: MYTH, HISTORY AND DRAMA (VHS) 1989. 22 min. sd. color. #34950 The remains of ancient theatres are spread across the territory of Greece, haunted by the shadows of Homer and of the myths that fill the epics and the tragedies. This program visits a theatre built on a high acropolis, perhaps religious in character; an ampitheater in a major city of the Achaean League; the theatre of ancient Psophis, scene of Euripides' Alcmeon in Psophis; and the smallest theatre preserved, at a site renowned in Homeric times.reserve this book

CLASSICAL THEATRE: THE CHANGING CLASSICAL AUDIENCE (VHS) 1989. 21 min. sd. color. #34940 In the 50 years separating Aeschylus from the later works of Euripides, theatre changed. Plays had been performed in honor of the god Dionysus and for the enjoyment of spectators; now they were targeted at spectators who took pleasure in the spectacle itself. Where once the text itself set the stage and described the scene, now sets came into use, whereas in Roman times, there were troupes of traveling actors; by AD100, the theatre had acquired a permanent stage.reserve this book

CLASSICAL THEATRE: THE ROLE OF THEATRE IN ANCIENT GREECE (VHS) 1989. 23 min. sd. color. #34930 This program looks at the theatres of Herodus Atticus, Epidauros, Corinth and many others to explain the design of the ancient theater; the synthesis of art forms present in ancient Greek drama; the origins of tragedy; the audience in classical times; the comparative roles of actors and writer/director; and the use of the surrounding landscape in many plays.reserve this book

CLASSICAL THEATRE: THEATRICAL DEVICES IN CLASSICAL THEATRE (VHS) 1989. 26 min. sd. color. #34960 This program covers the purpose, design, and uses of the ekkyklema, the deus ex machina, Charoian steps, and other means of entrance and exit. It also explains the reasons for New Comedy, its audience, and its physical requirements.reserve this book

THE CLASSICS OF POLITICAL TV ADVERTISING (VHS) 1986. 60 min. sd. color. #14000 More than 75 of the most effective and innovative political commercials ever produced, some never aired. Examines 35 years of evolutionary development in political television communications - its history, its impact and its problems.reserve this book

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (VHS) 1988. 60 min. sd. color. #19600 View taped scenes from actual classrooms where proactive teachers take steps to: establish a classroom environment conducive to learning; and reduce the possibility of student behavior problems through preventive measures. Shows teachers the 3 stages of effective classroom management: Planning, implementing and maintaining.reserve this book

CLASSROOM OF THE HEART (VHS) 1990. 40 min. sd. color. #22870 As a student, Guy Doud knew firsthand how crippling low self-esteem could be. As a teacher, he draws on his experiences to help young people evaluate their attitudes toward others. Guy Doud inspires and challenges high school students with this simple truth: You begin to discover your own worth after you recognize the worth of others.reserve this book

CLEARCUT (VHS) 1992. 98 min. sd. color. #59410 When attorney Peter McGuire loses an appeal to halt logging on Native American land, he finds himself taken into the wilderness by Arthur, an imposing local tribesman. There, he discovers that Arthur has kidnapped Bud Rickets, the lumber mill owner, and is planning to make him pay for his crimes against the environment. Starring Graham Greene, Ron Lea, Michael Hogan, Rebecca Jenkins and Floyd Red Crow Westerman.reserve this book

CLINICAL SUPERVISION SERIES I (VHS) 1986. sd. color. An in-depth review of the principles of learning that most significantly influence student achievement. Program 1: Decisions in Teaching (65 min.) #17460 Program 2: The Instructional Objective (94 min.) #17470 Program 3: Motivation and Positive Reinforcement (62 min.) #17480 Program 4: Retention (67 min.) #17490 Program 5: Critical Attribute and Lesson Design (69 min.) #17500reserve this book

CLINICAL SUPERVISION SERIES II (VHS) 1986. sd. color. Instructional conference techniques that start from lesson analysis and conference design to actually conducting a mock conference with a colleague. Program 1: Designing the Conference (38 min.) #17510 Program 2: Communicating Effectively (72 min.) #17520 Program 3: Third Grade Lesson & Conference (60 min.) #17530 Program 4: Ninth Grade Lesson & Conference (72 min.) #17540 Program 5: High School Lesson & Conference (65 min.) #17550 Program 6: Two Lessons for Group Practice (73 min.) #17560reserve this book

CLIO AWARDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY REEL, PART I (VHS) 1999. 60 min. sd. color. #63040 This program features top television ads from the Clio Hall of Fame ranging from the late 1950s through the '70s, including classic commercials such as Alka-Seltzer's "Spicy Meatball" and "Mama Mia," Life Cereal's "Three Brothers," Coca-Cola's "Mean Joe Greene," American Tourister's "Gorilla," New York State's "I Love New York," Timex's "Watch on Propeller," British Airways' "Relaxez-vous," Cool Whip's "Anniversary Waltz," Pepto-Bismol's "Honor Roll," and Xerox's "Monks."

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CLIO AWARDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY REEL, PART 2 (VHS) 1999. 60 min. sd. color. #63050 This program spotlights television's best ads from the Clio Hall of Fame from the 1980s and '90s, including memorable moments such as IBM's "Hats," Apple Corporation's "1984," Diet Pepsi's "Apartment 10G," Federal Express' "There's Always Federal" and "Secretary," Levi's Jeans for Women's "Woman Finding Love," Polaroid One Step's "It's So Simple," Little Caesar's "Focus Group," Penn Tennis Balls' "Bounce Test," and Maxell Audio Tape's "Israelites."

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CLOCKWORK (VHS) 1982. 25 min. sd. color. #18850 An examination of the problems faced by American industry due to foreign competition, labor discontent, technological change and lowered productivity. A growing consensus holds that renewal of American productivity depends less on increased investment and more on encouraging innovation and initiative from the workforce. reserve this book

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (VHS) 1971. 137 min. sd. color. #11730 Director Stanley Kubrick's film of impeccable direction and technical mastery which, using lighting technique, camera work, music and editing, creates a hero out of an anti-hero. Kubrick cleverly backs his audience into a corner; whether to protect the rights of the individual at the risk of destroying society, or to protect society at the risk of destroying the individual. Based on Anthony Burgess' chilling novel of the near-future.reserve this book

CLONING: HOW AND WHY (VHS) 1998. 31 min. sd. color. #62760 (Closed captioned.) Cloning may well be the most controversial of the new biotechnologies in the 21st century. This program takes viewers to Scotland where Dolly made history as the first cloned mammal, and to Neal First's laboratory at the University of Wisconsin where the first cow was cloned from an embryonic cell. Shows some of the details of the cloning process. reserve this book

A CLOSER WALK (DVD) 2006. 85 min. sd. color/b&w. #71720  The first film to provide a definitive portrayal of humankind's confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic. The film explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and human rights, and shows how the harsh realities of AIDS in the world are an expression of the way the world really is. reserve this book

CLOUDED LAND (VHS) 1987. 58 min. sd. color. #20030 Gives a brief history of the land dispute between Ojibwa Indians and white land owners on the White Earth Indian Reservation. Interviews with tribal members and farmers present both sides of the issue.reserve this book

THE CMI MILLENNIUM MEETING COLLECTION (VHS) 2002. 210 min. sd. color. #72294  Filmed at the College de France in Paris, May 24 - 25, 2000, this four part series is a video presentation of the CMI, its culture and the people behind it. Also discussed are the Millennium Prize Problems, seven mathematical problems that have resisted solution.

The Importance of Mathematics/Timothy Gowers (60 min., #72300) reserve this book

The Millennium Meeting/Francoise Tisseyre (30 min., #72320) reserve this book

The Millennium Prize Problems /John Tate (60 min., #72310) reserve this book

The Millennium Prize Problems /Michael Atiyah (60 min., #72290) reserve this book

THE COACH'S GUIDE TO DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH PARENTS (DVD) 2005. 31 min. sd. color. #69540 Stating that parental issues affect a coach's longevity, happiness, and job satisfaction, this program explores what factors influence parent behavior and motivation. It discusses how coaches can promote a proactive, positive, and coach-controlled atmosphere. reserve this book

COACHING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY VOLLEYBALL (VHS) 1986. 53 min. sd. color. #17450 An instructional videotape to help coaches new to the sport of volleyball, and to refresh those who have been active for years. Lots of step-by-step demonstrations of drills, practices and techniques for the beginning and the advanced player.reserve this book

COACHING VOLLEYBALL: ATTACK (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #11280 One of a series presenting the skills and accompanying drills necessary for successfully coaching volleyball. Demonstrations provided by USA Men's National Team with narration by Head Coach Doug Beal and Assistant Coach Bill Neville.reserve this book

COACHING VOLLEYBALL: BACKCOURT DEFENSE (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #11290 One of a series presenting the skills and accompanying drills necessary for successfully coaching volleyball. Demonstrations provided by USA Men's National Team with narration by Head Coach Doug Beal and Assistant Coach Bill Neville. reserve this book

COACHING VOLLEYBALL: DRILLS ONLY (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #11300 One of a series presenting the skills and accompanying drills necessary for successfully coaching volleyball. Demonstrations provided by USA Men's National Team with narration by Head Coach Doug Beal and Assistant Coach Bill Neville.reserve this book

COACHING VOLLEYBALL: FOREARM PASSING (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #11310 One of a series presenting the skills and accompanying drills necessary for successfully coaching volleyball. Demonstrations provided by USA Men's National Team with narration by Head Coach Doug Beal and Assistant Coach Bill Neville.reserve this book

COACHING VOLLEYBALL: PHYSICAL TRAINING (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #11320 One of a series presenting the skills and accompanying drills necessary for successfully coaching volleyball. Demonstrations provided by USA Men's National Team with narration by Head Coach Doug Beal and Assistant Coach Bill Neville.reserve this book

COACHING WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: BASIC DEFENSIVE TACTICS (VHS) 1982. 90 min. sd. color. #20280 Designed to enhance the coaching of skills and tactics, this program deals with basic defensive tactics. Bill Neville and the Montana State University Women's team go through a series of comprehensive teaching progressions.reserve this book

COACHING WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: BASIC OFFENSIVE TACTICS (VHS) 1982. 90 min. sd. color. #20290 Designed to enhance the coaching of skills and tactics, this program deals with basic offensive tactics. Bill Neville and the Montana State University Women's team go through a series of comprehensive teaching progressions.reserve this book

COACHING WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: BLOCKING AND BACK COURT DEFENSE (VHS) 1987. 90 min. sd. color. #21160 Designed to enhance the coaching of skills and tactics, this program deals with key technical principles of blocking and back court defense. Bill Neville and the Montana State University Women's team go through a series of comprehensive teaching progressions. reserve this book

COACHING WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: TEAM DRILLS (VHS) 1987. 90 min. sd. color.#21170 Designed to enhance the coaching of skills and tactics, this program deals with tactical team drills. Bill Neville and the Montana State University Women's team go through a series of comprehensive teaching progressions. reserve this book

COASTAL DUNES (VHS) 1982. 20 min. sd. color. #16150 Demonstrates how the morphology of dune development and the complex interaction between it and the vegetation-soil system can be observed and measured. Also demonstrates how precarious the balance is between the various factors, and how slight changes - including the use of the area by man - can destroy large parts of the system. reserve this book

COCAINE AND CRACK: FORMULA FOR FAILURE (VHS) 1989. 21 min. sd. color. #21540 Dynamic interviews refute the myth that cocaine and crack enhance your performance and enable you to do everything better, faster and smarter. Five successful and upwardly-mobile people give open and candid accounts of how cocaine and crack addiction derailed their careers and family lives.reserve this book

COCALERO (DVD) 2007. 97 min. sd. color. #71740  In 2006, Evo Morales, an Aymara Indian, became the first indigenous president of Bolivia, winning the election with the largest majority in the country's history. Cocalero is a captivating portrait of this controversial figure and his astonishing rise to power. In recent years, the U.S. government, working with Bolivian authorities, has attempted to stem the flow of cocaine from Bolivia by eradicating the country's coca crop - essentially directing its devastating war on drugs against the country's indigenous farmers. To protect their livelihood, the farmers formed a union and elected as their leader an unknown, unwavering, and unpretentious socialist named Evo Morales. This is a story of geopolitics, people's movements, Indigenous culture, and one man's impressive determination. reserve this book

CODE GRAY: ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN NURSING (VHS) 1983. 28 min. sd. color. #51090 Deals with ethical questions faced by nurses, such as force-feeding a profoundly handicapped newborn, restraining a mentally disoriented patient in a nursing home, and deciding who should remain in an intensive care unit's much needed beds. Registered nurse Christine Mitchell provides insight into how nurses deal with such questions as caregivers are shown carrying out their clinical routines. reserve this book

COGNITIVE-COMMUNICATIVE PROBLEMS IN THE HEAD INJURED ADULT (VHS) 1990. 97 min. sd. color. #40290 Discusses communicative problems in the adult affected by traumatic head injury including tests of learning aptitude, evaluation and treatment, and the processes affected by traumatic head injury.reserve this book

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (VHS) 1995. 60 min. sd. color. #59270 Examines Piaget's theory and critically evaluates it in light of current research. The study of child development in the 20th century revolved around Jean Piaget's theories, and this program clearly describes their central themes, covering the Cognitive Stages of Development from birth to twelve years old, giving illustrations of children's behavior at each level. Recent research is examined in relation to each stage and comparisons drawn with the theories of Jerome Bruner. The program concludes that children are more cognitively capable at an earlier age than Piaget suggested, but it is the ages rather than the stages that are disputed. Current and future developments such as Meta Cognition and Theory of Mind are outlined and recent research findings reported. reserve this book

COGNITIVE THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION (DVD) 2000. 95 min. sd. color. #71860  Judith Beck, director of the Beck Institute  for Cognitive Therapy and Research and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, shows how to help depressed clients learn to make decisions that will positively influence their circumstances and moods. Beck combines collaborative and directive techniques with skills-building and education about how to challenge cognitive distortions. reserve this book

COINCIDENCE IN PARADISE (VHS) 1999. 88 min. sd. color. #60140 Documents the detective efforts of world-renowned scientists - evolutionists, anthropologists and paleontologists - at work around the world in primeval rainforests, remote deserts and their own laboratories. Offers a comprehensive look at the methodical and calculated labor involved, as well as the personal motivations and beliefs that drive these individuals in this never-ending search. Through interviews with leading scholars such as Meave Leakey and Tim White, a fascinating, epic vision emerges of a common unified investigation. In English with some subtitles.reserve this book

COLD PATINA VIDEO FOR BRONZE, BRASS AND COPPER (VHS) 1995. 75 min. sd. color. #51650 Covers all cold patinas including the tools and equipment needed, surface preparation, primers, sealers, all the formulas, techniques, do's and don'ts, and suppliers. Each patina and finish is thoroughly explained and demonstrated.reserve this book

COLD WATER (VHS) 1988. 48 min. sd. color. #25960 This video is about cross-cultural adaptation and cultural shock. It is about diving into a new culture and having it feel - as one of the foreign students interviewed in the video put it - like a "plunge into cold water."reserve this book

COLIN MCPHEE: THE LURE OF ASIAN MUSIC (VHS) 1985. 60 min. sd. color. #34020 A film about the composer-musicologist whose music and writing have given Westerners a better understanding and appreciation of Balinese music and dance. Seduced by recordings of Balinese gamelans he heard in Paris in the 20's, composer McPhee settled in Bali in the 1930's. He not only studied the music and dance, he documented Bali's rich cultural traditions. Among his writings is "Music in Bali" which is considered the definitive study.reserve this book

COLLABORATING FOR CHANGE: INCLUDING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS (VHS) 1997. 20 min. sd. color. #55150 (Closed captioned.) Through interviews with teachers, administrators, parents and students, this program illustrates the benefits of inclusive education. Highlighted is the importance of general and special education teacher collaboration as well as the value of a strong support system. Defined are the differences between inclusion and mainstreaming.reserve this book

COLLABORATING FOR CHANGE: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ALL STUDENTS (VHS) 1997. 20 min. sd. color. #55160 (Closed captioned.) Throughout this video, educators offer instructional strategies as well as classroom practices for developing a successful inclusion program. Discussed is the importance of curriculum modification as well as the value of cooperative learning. Also examines the benefits of making an inclusion program successful.reserve this book

COLLECTING AMERICA: FOLK ART AND THE SHELBURNE MUSEUM (VHS) 1988. 28 min. sd. color. #26980 A stunning exploration of the thousands of American folk objects housed in Vermont's Shelburne museum. Narrated by Ann Sothern and hosted by John Wilmerding, the film plays homage to the craftsmanship of folk art. More than 100,000 art objects are housed in this unique museum dedicated to preserving American folk art history.reserve this book

COLOR (VHS) 1993. 18 min. sd. color. #58620 Presents an introductory overview of color concepts and how different color combinations are used. Some of the color subjects presented are primary, secondary, and intermediate colors, after-image, intensity, contrast, color, value, as well as monochromatic and analogous color schemes. A demonstration painting using complementary colors explores how many of these concepts are used in creating a finished painting.reserve this book

COLOR AND FIRE: DEFINING MOMENTS IN STUDIO CERAMICS, 1950-2000 (VHS) 2000. 51 min. sd. color. #67480 Produced in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's exhibition of the same name, this program explores the evolution of late 20th-century ceramics. Using interviews and myriad examples of their works, leading figures in the field, including Ruth Duckworth, Wayne Higby, John Mason, Ron Nagle, Otto Natzler, Richard Shaw, and Peter Voulkos, discuss such major themes as Abstract Expressionism, Funk, vessels, form and function, and the debate over the decorative arts versus the fine arts.

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COLOR FROM LIGHT (VHS) 1976. 11 min. sd. color. #53520 Examines the characteristic spectrum of white light. Uses animaton to show the additive and subtractive color principles and their applications in the creation of visual images in television and photography.

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THE COLOR OF FEAR (VHS) 1994. 90 min. sd. color. #66440 (Closed captioned.) Lee Mun Wah's award winning documentary about eight North American men of African, Asian, European, and Latino descent, who spend a weekend together talking about racism. In a series of intelligent, emotional and dramatic confrontations the men reveal the pain and scars that racism has caused them. What emerges is a deeper sense of understanding and trust. reserve this book

THE COLOR OF FEAR 3 (DVD) 2005. 43 min. sd. color. #70470 A film about the struggle of the gay, lesbian and transgender community to be seen and understood in a predominantly heterosexist society. The original cast of "The color of fear", an ethnically diverse group of eight North American men, discuss what it is to be gay in this society and the impact it has on senses of safety and identity. Through personal stories and interactions, we have a glimpse into the fears, the stereotypes, and moral issues that are dividing and confronting us today. A ten-year retrospective has been added.reserve this book

COLOR: THE ARTIST'S INSPIRATION (VHS) 1987. 42 min. sd. color. #22282 Lively illustrations and practical demonstrations bring alive the study of color. This comprehensive, two-volume program displays lively modern and classic paintings to show how color theory is applied by real artists in the studio and how color has been used during various eras in the history of art.reserve this book

COLUMBUS DIDN'T DISCOVER US (VHS) 1992. 24 min. sd. color. #33160 Indians from North, Central and South America speak of the impact the Columbus legacy has had on the lives of indigenous people. In English and Spanish with English voice-over.reserve this book

COMBAT FOR THE STAGE (VHS) 1989. 96 min. sd. color. #23830 Teaches the fundamentals of stage combat with an emphasis on safety through well-planned choreography. It includes demonstrations and discussions of how to safely select and use guns and swords, how to execute stage falls and how to choreograph unarmed and armed combat. Contains a detailed demonstration and analysis of an on-stage sword fight.reserve this book

COMBAT FOR THE STAGE AND SCREEN (VHS) 198V. Each part 90 min. sd. color. #19423 Together the 270 minutes of tape provide the basis for a ten-week training course in combat techniques. The extensive use of slow motion and stop action allows for careful analysis of movement, emphasizing safety techniques and realism. The substantial use of combat footage introduces fight choreography and a practical notation system. Programs include: Medieval Weaponry (broadsword, broadsword and shield quarterstaff); Elizabethan weaponry (single rapier, rapier and dagger, courtsword, and single dagger); and Unarmed Combat (classical and modern empty-handed).reserve this book

COMBINATORIAL RECONSTRUCTION THEOREMS (VHS) 1992. 60 min. sd. color. #31820 Ronald L. Graham discusses finite Radon transforms, the discrete-group analog of the usual Radon transform. Investigating the problem of inverting the Radon transform leads, from one approach, to linear recurrence polynomials and elliptic curves. A second and very different approach to inversion leads into coding theory, algorithmic questions, and NP-completeness.reserve this book

COME IN FROM THE STORM: CHINA DOLL, PART ONE (EMOTIONAL ABUSE) (VHS) 1987. 10 min. sd. color. #16940 Michele, age 7, is playing house in her bedroom. Michele's mother is working in the kitchen. The setting is normal, but the scene being played out is far from normal. Calling for Michele but getting no answer, Michele's mother storms out of the kitchen. About to burst into Michele's room, she stops suddenly, startled by what she hears. Curiously yet quietly, Michele's mother opens the door. What she sees will change her life.reserve this book

COME IN FROM THE STORM: THE DIARY, PART TWO (PHYSICAL ABUSE) (VHS) 1987. 18 min. sd. color. #16950 Brian, a 13-year-old boy, is a victim of emotional and physical child abuse. In the middle of the night he is visited by his future son, who has traveled back in time. His future son has a vested interest in Brian's success - Brian will grow up to be a child abuser. His son has come back in time to change the future.reserve this book

COME IN FROM THE STORM: THE NECKLACE, PART THREE (SEXUAL ABUSE) (VHS) 1987. 18 min. sd. color. #16960 Karen, an enthusiastic, well-adjusted 12-year-old girl, has a difficult problem. Her best friend Jessica has shared a terrible secret - her dad is sexually abusing her. Karen has great trust and confidence in her own dad and seeks his advice. This wise father guides Karen to a better understanding of sexual abuse, and together they decide the best way for Karen to approach the problem.reserve this book

THE COMMANDMENTS OF R&B DRUMMING VOLUME 1: THE SOUL ERA (VHS) 1999. 55 min. sd. color. #64630 Explores gospel, blues, early R&B, and New Orleans to the Motown sound. Covers original songs by R&B legends such as James Brown, The Meters, Aretha Franklin, and the Four Tops. Features ride work, dynamics, buzz strokes, and exercises for mastering the shuffle.

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THE COMMANDMENTS OF R&B DRUMMING VOLUME 2: THE FUNK ERA (VHS) 1999. 55 min. sd. color. #64640 Explores the evolution of funk drumming from James Brown to the disco era. Covers original songs by James Brown; Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Band; Earth, Wind, and Fire and others. Features ride work, touch, the authentic hi-hat approach to funk, and much more.reserve this book

THE COMMANDMENTS OF R&B DRUMMING VOLUME 3: THE HIP-HOP ERA (VHS) 1999. 55 min. sd. color. #64650 Explores the rap era, the go-go movement, and new jack swing to the urban R&B sound of today. Covers original song by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, The Time and Janet Jackson. Features the history of rap music, the evloution and influence of the drum machine, the relationship between jazz and hip-hop, and playing to a click track. reserve this book

THE COMMITTEE: TAXATION WITH REPRESENTATION (VHS) 1990. 59 min. sd. color. #26510 The history of the modern committee begins in the early 1800s with the financial differences between the agricultural Southern states and the industrial North, and continues to the most remarkable change in the history of public finances-the income tax.reserve this book

COMMON LEADERS...IN PROFILE (VHS) 1990. 30 min. sd. color. #25810 Certain myths have arisen that suggest that leadership can be reduced to a single dimension. In fact, leadership involves a complex combination of traits and behaviors of the leader, as well as images that others have of the leader. These traits, behaviors and images are shaped during interactions with followers and by social setting and economic or political circumstances. In this program you will observe three community leaders acting in a variety of ways on behalf of their communities. The individuals whose leadership experiences are depicted in this program are, for the most part, like people we all know. By sharing these examples, we hope to encourage more people to move into leadership roles. reserve this book

COMMUNICATING NON-DEFENSIVELY (REVISED) (VHS) 1994. 20 min. sd. color. #62490 Uses a series of vignettes to illustrate common examples of defensive behavior. Shows steps to ease this behavior with the viewpoint of enhancing relationships with both subordinates and superiors. reserve this book

COMMUNICATION RULES FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE (VHS) 1986. 28 min. sd. color. #52000 (Open captioned.) Wrong ways and right ways of communicating with the hearing impaired are illustrated.reserve this book

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TODAY (VHS) 1989. 13 min. sd. color. #20220 This program serves as a primer for a number of high-potential communications technologies including: CD-ROM (compact disc - read only memory); Audiotex information systems; Interactive videodisc; Satellite teleconferencing; DVI (digital video interactive); Interactive televi-sion; and Audiographics conferencing. This pro-gram is applicable for university communication specialists, content specialists, administrators and other educators to learn about the various technolo-gies available, and their potential applications. reserve this book

COMMUNICATION: THE NONVERBAL AGENDA (VHS) 1988. 21 min. sd. color. #3270 Constructive use of facial expressions, gestures and vocal intonation can be a valuable tool when used as an enhancement to the message one is delivering. But what happens when an individual's nonverbal communication contradicts what he or she is actually saying? This program shows just how damaging the wrong nonverbal behavior can be, and also describes the keys to effective, professional delivery of spoken communication.reserve this book

COMMUNICATIONS FOR SUPERVISORS (VHS) 1990. 17 min. sd. color. #27690 Communication skills are presented as a foundation of leadership, and positive as well as negative communication skills are examined in the workplace. reserve this book

COMMUNICATIONS THAT COUNT (VHS) 1990. 28 min. sd. color. #25920 Uses case histories to explore different facets of public relations practice in modern corporations, such as Eastman Kodak and Johnson & Johnson, and in a non-profit organization, the New York Bar Association.reserve this book

COMMUNITY OF LIVING THINGS: CHANGE (Module I) (VHS) 1982. 60 min. sd. color. #12990 Uses close-up and microphotography to observe the relationships between the plant and animal kingdoms. Includes four 15-minute sections on the following topics: Life Cycles, Abiotic Change, Biorhythms, and Succession.reserve this book

COMMUNITY OF LIVING THINGS: DIVERSITY (Module II) (VHS) 1982. 75 min. sd. color. #13000 Contains five 15-minute segments concerning environmental conditions and biological adaptations: Terrain-The Forest, Bogs and Deserts, Creeks and Oceans, Lakes and Streams, and Different, But Alike.reserve this book

COMMUNITY OF LIVING THINGS: INTERRELATIONSHIPS (Module III) (VHS) 1982. 45 min. sd. color. #13010 Uses close-up and microphotography to observe interaction among organisms. Contains three 15-minute programs on the following topics: Parasites, Colonies/Social Organizations, and Competitors and Predators.reserve this book

COMMUNITY OF LIVING THINGS: ENERGY (Module IV) (VHS) 1982. 45 min. sd. color. #13020 An examination of energy in organisms: how it is generated, used, stored and distributed. Contains three 15-minute programs on the following topics: Energy Origins, Energy Use and Storage, and Energy Distribution.reserve this book

THE COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COST EFFECTIVENESS (VHS) 198V. 20 min. sd. color. #13660 Reports of studies conducted by the Business Roundtable on cost effectiveness in the construction industry.reserve this book

THE COMPLETE ALL-AROUND DRUMMER VIDEO ONE: TECHNIQUE AND DRUM SET BASICS (VHS) 1993. 90 min. sd. color. #64440 Taught by Danny Gottlieb. From rudiments to rock and jazz grooves, includes powerful pad exercises and in-depth advice to help develop the speed and consistency needed to excel, both live and in the studio. Sixteen basic exercises show essential techniques for all levels of players. Features a pyrotechnic duet with drum master Joe Morello. reserve this book


THE COMPLETE ALL-AROUND DRUMMER VIDEO TWO: INFLUENCES AND EXPERIENCES (VHS) 1993. 90 min. sd. color. #64450 Danny Gottlieb discusses the influence of drumming greats Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, Gary Chester, Airto Moreira, and others. Through hands-on exercises, drummers learn Big Band beats, several Brazilian rhythms and the Indian syllable method. Bassist Mark Egan joins Danny for some sizzling duets and a discussion of how they create blues and jazz grooves together. reserve this book

COMPLETE LUIGI SYSTEM OF JAZZ DANCE STYLE AND TECHNIQUE (VHS) 1988. 45 min. sd. color. #19450 For intermediate, advanced and professional, this video has music and narration along with the demonstrated technique by Francis Roach and Ande Handler.reserve this book

A COMPOSER'S NOTES: PHILIP GLASS AND THE MAKING OF AN OPERA (VHS) 1985. 87 min. sd. color. #34030 Glass allows the viewer to be present at the very beginning, the ongoing development, and staging of his third opera Akhnaten, allowing insight into his approach to composition and his view of music. Two productions of the opera premiered almost simultaneously, at the Stuttgart Opera, and the Houston Grand Opera. Their dramatically different interpretations of Akhnaten make for fascinating contrast of American and European theatrical values.reserve this book

COMPREHENDING CONTENT: READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM, GRADES 6 - 12 (VHS) 2004. Each tape 30 min. sd. color. #70164 This four-video set features a high school teacher explaining how she and her colleagues meet the challenge of improving students' reading skills across the curriculum. It shows examples of using texts from multiple disciplines in the classroom and collaborating with colleagues throughout the school. reserve this book

COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES THAT HELP YOUR STRUGGLING STUDENTS BE MORE SUCCESSFUL READERS, GRADES 2 - 5 (VHS) 1998. Tape 1, 23 min.; Tape 2, 21 min. sd. color. #61362 In this video training program, Linda Hoyt, a recognized expert in the field of reading, demonstrates outstanding comprehension strategies with groups of children, grades 2 - 5. The strategies are helpful to all readers, but they are especially useful to readers who struggle to construct meaning from text. These strategies give children a set of useful tools that enables them to approach printed material with increased competence and confidence. Resource guide included.reserve this book

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF SPEED DEVELOPMENT: METHODS AND PROGRAM DESIGN (VHS) 1987. 130 min. sd. color. #15890 From basic concepts to specific skill drills, this program is a comprehensive short course in speed development, and an educational tool that will give the expertise needed to increase speed development in athletes. reserve this book

THE COMPROMISED NEONATE: ASSESSMENT AND BASIC CARE (VHS) 1992. 22 min. sd. color. #26910 Topics include: Behavioral and physical assessment skills; Interpreting laboratory data; Electronic monitoring technologies; Thermoregulation; and Pathologic jaundice and phototherapy.reserve this book

THE COMPULSIVE COMMUNICATORS (VHS) 1981. 60 min. sd. color. #Archives Shows how man's talent for communication has given him the ability to control his environment. Cave paintings in Southern France are seen, along with a primitive group of hunter-gatherers in Papua, New Guinea.reserve this book

THE COMPUTER AS AN ART TOOL (VHS) 1987. 13 min. sd. color. #21210 Explores the various techniques and programs used to create computer-generated art. The painting, assemblage, collage and videos chosen feature pioneers in the use of computers to create art, including Manfred Mohr, Darcy Gebarg, Mark Wilson, Isaac Victor Kerlow, Jeremy Gardiner, Margot Lovejoy, Haresh Lalvani, Robert Moran, Micha Riis, Eli Lapid, Roy Blomster and Olive Sabato. With music by Toshi Hokari.reserve this book

COMPUTER VISIONS (VHS) 1991. 60 min. sd. color. #34120 Features the best in modern-day computer animation. Watch a collage of shapes and colors blend together to create life-like characters and objects. Presents the numerous technicians who contributed to the video, and some of the tricks they use in creating this art form of the future. reserve this book

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (VHS) 1986. Each tape ca. 45 min. sd. color. #14982 Classroom demonstrations in conceptual physics and teaching conceptual physics.reserve this book

THE CONEY ISLAND OF LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI (VHS) 1996. 60 min. sd. color. #64080 Presents Christopher Felver's documentary portrait of San Francisco's legendary poet, painter and City Lights publisher, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who has been a vital creative force in the American literary scene since the 1950's. Ferlinghetti tells "tall tales" which have become Beat mythology, offers intimate glimpses into his life, and heralds the anarchistic ideals that infuse his art and politics. Fellow bards Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Anne Waldman, Andrei Vosnesensky and Amiri Baraka appear in the film, illuminating the shared energy of friendship which cornerstoned the Beat Generation. reserve this book

CONFESSIN' THE BLUES (VHS) 1986. 35 min. sd. color. #15140 The music of Jay McShann from the Kansas City jazz heritage series. reserve this book

CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORK CALL-GIRL (VHS) 1998. 45 min. sd. color. #59500 This documentary presents the testimony of "Jessy," a graduate student from Columbia University who is engaging in prostitution through one of New York's numerous escort services. Along with a fellow student/escort friend of hers and another young woman working as a receptionist for an escort agency, Jessy cuts through all the usual misconceptions and myths surrounding call-girls and "upper class" prostitution. She gives a detailed, vivid and straightforward account of her job, her motivation, her fears and what it really feels like to resort to prostitution when coming from a well-educated, upper middle-class background. Includes interviews with one of Jessy's clients, NYPD vice detectives, and social workers. reserve this book

CONFLICTS IN AMERICAN VALUES: INDIVIDUALISM VS. CONFORMITY (VHS) 1974. 15 min. sd. color. #50710 An open-ended film presenting the conflict of individualism and conformity in the American social structure; shows both historical background and present day tensions. reserve this book

CONFLICTS IN AMERICAN VALUES: URBAN AND RURAL VIEWPOINTS (VHS) 1974. 18 min. sd. color. #50410 Helps identify the different ways in which urban and rural Americans see life. Examines varying viewpoints about ways to preserve and consolidate the best values of each way of life. reserve this book

A CONFUCIAN LIFE IN AMERICA: TU WEI-MING(VHS) 1990. 30 min. sd. color. #61180 (Closed captioned.) Whether lecturing at Beijing University or in his classroom at Harvard, Tu Wei-ming personifies the meeting of East and West. A student of modern thought and very much a modern man himself, his roots run back to Confucius, the philosopher of ancient China. To anyone who thinks Confucianism quaint or irrelevant, Tu Wei-ming argues that the humanism of the old sage can help us sort out some contemporary ethical problems.reserve this book

CONFUCIANISM AND TAOISM (VHS) 1998. 50 min. sd. color. #66100 Closed captioned. While the major, monotheistic religions of the West focus on a single, external divinity, Chinese Confucianism and Taoism concentrate on human behavior and thought. This video looks at the philosophies and rituals of Taoism and examines how the philosophies and social doctrines of Confucianism have impacted Chinese culture. reserve this book

CONFUCIUS, THE TAO, THE ANCESTORS, AND THE BUDDHA: THE RELIGIONS OF CHINA LECTURES 1 - 10 (VHS) 1994. 45 min. each lecture. sd. color. #53072 Revealing how Chinese religious beliefs blend teaching from Confucius, Buddha, the Tao, and folk religion, Professor Henricks of Dartmouth College examines China's rich religious heritage. In a series of lectures he explores Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism in India and China, Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism, Chinese folk religion, the concept of yin and yang, and the "five elements."reserve this book

THE CONGRESS (DVD) 2004. 90 min. sd. color/b&w. #71540  (Captioned) Filmmaker Ken Burns profiles an American institution whose ideals and actions affect us all. Narrated by David McCullough, the program employs historic film footage and interviews with insiders including David Broker, Alistair Cooke and Cokie Roberts to detail the personalities, events and issues that have animated Congress' first 200 years.  reserve this book

CONNECTING SERIES PROGRAMS 1-6 (VHS) 1987. sd. color. #35193 Developed for art specialists and classroom teachers, this comprehensive program is a thematic art curriculum which utilizes art as an integral part across the curriculum. Includes six audio-visual themes that web across math, science, history, communication, thinking skills, families, culture and self-image. The six programs are on three videocassettes.reserve this book

Program #1: Rhythms & Patterns: Symmetry, asymmetry, radial symmetry, repeat patterns, static and dynamic rhythms & Program #2: Change and Transformation: Growth and transformation, color and light, artists have fun with form, all art transforms. (#35190, 34 min.)reserve this book

Program #3: The World Our Minds Invent: How our minds invent ways to improve life, understand life, celebrate and see life & Program #4: Maps, Paths & Grids: What is a map? farmers are designers, cities are designs for living, are map lines real? (#35200, 38 min.)reserve this book

Program #5: What Does It Mean To Be Me?: Body structure, the five senses, my feelings, family and culture, our world & Program #6: Packaging From Soup to You: Packages attract, packages protect, clothes package us, buildings are packages. (#35210, 36 min.)reserve this book

CONQUERING AMERICA: BHARATI MUKHERJEE (VHS) 1994. 30 min. sd. color. #56310 Bharati Mukherjee writes vivid, sensual, and troubling stories about America's newest immigrants, Asians like herself. Mukherjee's early novels spoke from India, the old world she left behind to marry an American. Upon arriving in America she set out to capture the New World experiences of Asian immigrants. In this program with Bill Moyers, Mukherjee discusses America's newest immigrants and the building resentment and tensions between our country's various cultures. reserve this book