Story of the World-: Early Modern Times-The Imperial East
This spirited reading of author Susan Wise Bauer's Story of
the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the
peoples of ancient times. This chapter is about the Imperial East.
Story of the World- Early Modern Times-The Emperor Napoleon
This spirited reading of author Susan Wise Bauer's Story of
the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the
peoples of ancient times. This chapter is about the Emperor Napoleon.
Story of the World- Early Modern Times-The Rise of Bonaparte
This spirited reading of author Susan Wise Bauer's Story of
the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the
peoples of ancient times. This chapter is about the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Story of the World- The Modern Age- Two Czars and Two Emperors
This spirited reading of author Susan Wise Bauer's Story of
the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the
peoples of ancient times. This chapter is about the two czars and two emperors. The czar of Russia-Alexander III
Story of the World- The Modern Age
This spirited reading of author Susan Wise Bauer's Story of
the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the
peoples of ancient times. This chapter is about Ethiopia and Italy.
How Big is my World and How Do Maps Help me Find my Place in the World?
A child narrates a look at relative size of bedroom, house, neighborhood, city, state, country and the world. Excellent slides, maps, background music and script. (2:16)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - credits and song
This clip shows the credits for all the many people involved in this amazingly beautiful television series. While the names scroll across the screen, the actress playing Beatrix Potter is filmed in her home and her town. The scenery is gorgeous, as is the song, "Perfect Day," sung by Miriam Stockley.  (4:51)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, Part 1 of 3
This next section of the film shows Beatrix Potter continuing her letter-writing to children, which begins the animated story of The Tale of Samuel Whiskers. Charming for all ages of animal lovers and Beatrix Potter fans. Part 1 of 3 (9:47)
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: Beatrix Potter - The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, Part 2 of 3
Continues the animated story of The Tale of Samuel Whiskers. Charming for all ages of animal lovers and Beatrix Potter fans. Part 2 of 3 (9:28)
The World of Peter Rabbit And Friends: Beatrix Potter -The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, Part 3 of 3
Concludes the animated story of The Tale of Samuel Whiskers. Charming for all ages of animal lovers and Beatrix Potter fans. Part 3 of 3  (1:59)
Did You Know? - facts about technology in our fast-changing world
This video is basically a souped-up slideshow containing dozens of fascinating facts about technology and population, and how these are changing the world. The remixed version of Karl Fisch et. al. presentation called "Did You Know?" - Remixed in 2008 by Sony BMG for a conference in Rome.  Run time 04:55
Biography: Mikhail Gorbachev: a Man Who Changed the World
Profile of the former Communist Party leader who stunned the world by beginning a program of liberalization called 'Glasnost', and then presided over the dismantling of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Lost Treasures of the Ancient world - East Indians 3/5
The amazing inventions and extraordinary ideas by East Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, the number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Lost treasures of the ancient world - East Indians 4/5
The amazing inventions and extraordinary ideas by East Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, the number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Suitable for middle school and high school students. Run time 9:59
Lost Treasures of the Ancient World - INDIA 5/5
The amazing inventions and extraordinary ideas by East Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, the number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Suitable for middle school and high school students. run time 8:32
Our World: The Importance of Spacesuits
This NASA video segment explains how spacesuits keep astronauts safe while they are in space. Learn about different components of a spacesuit and the importance of each component. (02:51)
New President, Same World and Expose; on the JOURNAl: Broken Justice
What will President-elect Obama's promises of change mean for the Middle East? JOURNAl guest host Deborah Amos sits down with Elizabeth Rubin, the Edward R. Murrow press fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Slate magazine columnist Fred Kaplan. And, EXPOSE on THE JOURNAl follow a team from the Denver Post's award-winning reporting on the broken justice system on Indian reservations across the country. And, for Veteran's Day, veterans speak up about the best ways to thank them for thei
Populism, Social Change and Our World
In this special one and half hour edition of Bill Moyers Journal, The Journal travels to Iowa where one group has been helping ordinary citizens fight for change for more than three decades. And, Bill Moyers and populist Jim Hightower to look at the history and legacy of people's movements and discuss how ordinary people can reclaim political power. And, Acclaimed author Barry Lopez joins Bill Moyers to discuss nature, spirit and the human condition. Lopez is an essayist, author and short-story
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Reading in a World of Images As part of the New York Public Library’s “Live from the NYPL” series, Daniel Mendelsohn, Pico Iyer, and James Wood met on September 17 to discuss the place of criticism in a world increasingly dominated by film, television, and new media forms.
