Summary: Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radios original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. Madrid - Grand plazas, sparkling fountains, and world-famous museums await you in Madrid. Tour El Palacio Real, the seat of the Spanish Empire, and the Monasterio de...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.3 TENSummary: Explore the juxtaposition between modern and traditional, from Tai Chi to tumbling, in Shanghai, and see Hong Kong's famous skyline from the Star Ferry. Includes special features.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.1 BESSummary: A young man in the late 1800's quits his job and follows a gold rush to South Africa. On his way he saves a pup, keeps him to become a treasured companion. A friendship more valuable than gold develops.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2003
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY JOCSummary: The story of four children abandoned by their father and left to themselves when their mother dies. Learning they are headed for separate foster homes, they run away, hoping to find their Uncle Jack and start a new life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Plunge right into northern India's intoxicating mix of riotous pandemonium and sublime beauty, from Old Delhi's teeming streets, pungent spices, and glorious jumble of shops to the magnificent man-made wonder, the Taj Mahal. Rajasthan beckons with its irresistible lure of brilliant colors, scorching days, ghostly twilights, and the fiery spirit of its people.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.3 RUDSummary: Brave Maui's twisting road to Hana, take a helicopter tour of the world's most active volcano, visit Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor, hike breathtaking Waimea Canyon, kayak past traditional Hawaiian villages, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.69 BESSummary: Jaguar : year of the cat follows a jaguar through the Belize rainforest. In Chasing big cats, filmmakers Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett share footage and stories of such big cats as the cheetah, leopard, lion, caracal, and serval.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thirteen WNET 2005
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BIGContents: Greece -- Israel & Egypt -- Turkey -- Extra features: Istanbul ; Gates of Jerusalem ; Thessalonikia & Greek monestaries ; Rick's back door travel tips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar, Inc. 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.95 GRESummary: When a beloved Summer Camp Director dies, the popular boys' haven will be closed by the heartless Attorney who inherits it unless a dedicated young Camp Counselor can change his mind over one last summer, with the comic help of his oddball Campers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar Inc. 2004
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY MAGSummary: The first program observes the Red panda and Giant panda (one of the world's most endangered mammals) in their natural habitat, the bamboo forest of China's "Mountains of the Sleeping Dragon" a national panda reserve. The second program features the San Diego Zoo's challenge to successfully breed and raise a Giant Panda in captivity. Spotlighted is Hua Mei the baby panda and staff from the San...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2003
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV NATSummary: Built on the whim of a czar to rival the great capitals of Europe, St. Petersburg is unlike any other city in Russia. Bring the champagne and caviar as you explore this city of canals aboard a private water taxi. Marvel at the opulence of the Winter Palace and the treasures of the Hermitage and Russian Museums.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.7 RUDSummary: Join beautiful Ballerina, handsome Soldier, graceful China Doll, playful Rag Doll, and other delightful storybook characters as they learn about friendship, self-esteem, and sharing feelings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV TOYSummary: In the small town where his father, a former pro football player, is in prison, Greg Cima experiences discrimination and taunts. When he is unfairly cut from the high school football team, a mysterious native American elder offers to coach him, teaching him to believe in himself and his dreams. Greg finds that to achieve his goals, he must also learn to accept and forgive his father's failings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2003
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY WINSummary: Visit America's historic inns to meet the people and see the places where much of the nation's history occurred. Stop in the ghost towns, which sprang up during the nation's gold rush, but quickly vacated as opportunities arose elsewhere. For those with a sense of adventure and a passion for history, these inns offer a fascinating link to America's past.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.304 AMESummary: Explores the small towns and scenic back roads of the U.S. California looks at the redwood trees in Humboldt State Park, Mendocino County, the Calistoga Hot Springs, and the wine country of Napa Valley. Hawaii shows how lei are made, travels to the solitude of the Place of Refuge, built for ancient lawbreakers, and visits Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Alaska looks at the giant glaciers in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.304 AMESummary: Check out a sampling of San Francisco's flavors, explore Seattle's downtown and waterfront areas, as well as it's natural wonders, and explore the charm and character of sister cities Vancouver and Victoria.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9504 BESContents: Ireland/West Ireland, Dublin & Belfast -- Great Britain/London & Edinburgh -- Great Britain / North Wales, Cotswold & Bath -- Extra feature: London day trips ; Blenheim Palace ; Rick's back door travel tips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.1 BRISummary: A compelling five-part series that gives a chilling, yet inspiring insight into those challenging Times. No electricity, electronics, shortages of all essentials, and no rule of law. The surviving members of a rural congregation hold fast to their Christian principles as the Lord of Darkness sends his minions to carry out his evil plan. Pastor Peter Braxton and a few of his inspired inner...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2021
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD TV DARContents: Burgundy, Provence & The Loire Valley -- Dordogne & French Riviera -- Paris, Normandy & Brittany -- Extra feature: Paris day trips ; Limoux Wine Festival ; Rick's back door travel tips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.4 FRASummary: Aryana Farshad's quest in her native Iran to explore the religious rituals and traditions that have fascinated the Western world for centuries. Includes rare glimpses of the women's chamber at the Great Mosque, the fire rituals in Zarathustra, and the dance of the Dervishes in Kurdistan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar, Inc. 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 200 MYS1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MYS