Here are the latest DVD titles that have been added to the Library's collection.Faculty may check out DVDs for classroom use. Students may view them while in the library.
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D769.8.A6 U54 2005 dvd
Unfinished business : the Japanese-American internment cases
In the spring of 1942, more than 110,000 American citizens of Japanese ancestry were uprooted from their lives and incarcerated in relocation camps. Their stories, along with those who refused to go, are told in this Oscar nominated film.
DS557.73 .P53 2006 dvd (2 DVDs)
Platoon
(Feature films) An idealistic new recruit arrives in Vietnam and quickly discovers that his enemy is not just the Viet Cong, but also gnawing fear, physical exhaustion and the anger growing within himself.
E123 T728 2007 dvd
In the path of the conquistadores, Loreto, Mexico to the Philippines
"The ancient Spanish empire stretched from the Americas to Asia. Joseph visits Loreto, Baja California, Mexico -- the first Spanish capital of the Californias and the Philippines where Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos' language, spirit and food "--Container.
E185.61 .S68 2010 dvd
Soundtrack for a revolution
The story of the American civil rights movement through its music, the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, and more, as they fought for justice and equality. Includes new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, archival footage, and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders. Freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and even from the black church.
E840.8.A27 C37 2010 dvd
Casino Jack and the United States of money
"This portrait of Washington super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, from his early years as a gung-ho member of the GOP political machine to his final reckoning as a disgraced, imprisoned pariah, confirms the adage that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. A tale of international intrigue involving Indian casinos, spies, sweatshops, and a mob-style killings, this is a story of the way money corrupts our political process"--Container.
GF75 .E87 1993 dvd
The estrogen effect : assault on the male
Traces the ripple effect of estrogenic compounds in the environment that may result in altered ecosystems and the disruption of fundamental life processes that may result in reduced male reproduction.
HF5822 .K55 2010 dvd
Killing us softly 4 : advertising's image of women
"In this new, highly anticipated update of her pioneering Killing us softly series, the first in more than a decade, Jean Kilbourne takes a fresh look at how advertising traffics in distorted and destructive ideals of femininity. The film marshals a range of new print and television advertisements to lay bare a stunning pattern of damaging gender stereotypes--images and messages that too often reinforce unrealistic, and unhealthy, perceptions of beauty, perfection, and sexuality. By bringing Kilbourne's groundbreaking analysis up to date, Killing us softly 4 stands to challenge a new generation of students to take advertising seriously, and to think critically about popular culture and its relationship to sexism, eating disorders, and gender violence"--Container.
HV7436 .B69 2003 dvd
Bowling for Columbine
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
LA212 .W35 2011 dvd
Waiting for "Superman"
"Provides an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. [This documentary] has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college, and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life." -- Container.
P211 .W7165 2010 dvd
Writing essentials
This program shows how effective written communication is possible for anyone, even those who struggle to complete a simple fax or e-mail. Contents: Introduction -- Pre-writing preparation -- Writing tips -- Active vs. passive voice -- Tone -- Proofreading.
P95 .S6267 2010 dvd
Speaking essentials
This program shows students ways to overcome the fear of public speaking and transform it into positive energy. Contents: Introduction -- Know your audience -- Know the speaking location -- Speech preparation -- Prepare a strong opener -- Using notes and PowerPoint -- Using nonverbal communication -- Helpful speaking tips -- Ending your speech -- Summary & checklist.
PN1995.9.L37 B76 2002 dvd
The bronze screen 100 years of the Latino image in Hollywood cinema
The Bronze Screen honors the past, illuminates the present, and opens a window to the future of Latinos in motion pictures. From silent movies to urban gang films, stereotypes of the Greaser, the Lazy Mexican, the Latin Lover and the Dark Lady are examined. Rare and extensive footage traces the progression of this distorted screen image to the increased prominence of today's Latino actors, writers and directors.
PN1997 .T485 2003 dvd
Thelma & Louise
(Feature films) Thelma is an abused and neglected wife, while her friend Louise is a bitter, hard-edged waitress. The two decide to take a brief vacation to escape the drudgery of their everyday lives. Immediately, they run into trouble, as Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma in the parking lot of a country bar.
PN1997.2 .I76 2004 dvd
Iron jawed angels
(Feature films) The dramatized story of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, leaders of the suffragist women who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment. They broke from the mainstream women's rights movement to create a more activist wing, daring to push the boundaries to secure women's voting rights in 1920.
PN4121 .P82 2004 dvd
Public speaking, Program 1: Conquering Stage Fright
"The Standard Deviants show you how to deliver your speech with style, and how to combat what many speakers fear the most: stage fright." -- Container.
PR2807.A2 H683 2004 dvd
Hamlet (directed by Franco Zeffirelli)
(Feature films) Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1990. Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds.
PS306.5 .V65 2009 dvd (7 DVDs)
Voices & visions
The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections.The series covers the terminology of poetry and the larger role of poets in American and world literature studies.
PS3525.I5156 D4 2002 dvd
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
(Feature films) Videodisc release of the 1985 television motion picture. Based on the play by Arthur Miller. Dark drama of a failed man, Willy Loman, whose life did not measure up to his expectations.
QH588.S83 .U53 2006 dvd
Understanding stem cells
Gives an introduction to stem cells. Topics include: what stem cells are; the difference between embryonic and adult stem cells; IVF as a key source of embryonic stem cells; therapeutic cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer); the difference between therapeutic and reproductive cloning; potential medical applications of stem cell research; and a brief overview of ethical issues raised by stem cell research.
QH83 .C614 2010 dvd
Classification systems
"The Classification System is the arrangement of living things categorised by their different characteristics - an organized understanding of the natural world we live in. Recently this system has been further refined using studies of DNA. In this program we discuss how the classification system is organised and how scientific names are arrived at. The dichotomous keys used by biologists to classify specimens are demonstrated and the five major groups of living things are explained. An entertaining program that explains how observed characteristics of living things are used to establish a classification system." -- Container.
QP34.5 .H85 2009 dvd (9 DVDs)
The Human body : how it works
[pt. 1]. Cells tissues and skin (22 min.) -- [pt. 2]. Immune system (22 min.) -- [pt. 3]. Human development and the reproductive system (42 min.) -- [pt. 4]. Respiratory system (20 min.) -- [pt. 5]. Circulatory system (22 min.) -- [pt. 6]. Skeletal and muscular systems (20 min.) -- [pt. 7]. Digestion and nutrition (20 min.) -- [pt. 8]. Endocrine system (20 min.) -- [pt. 9]. Nervous system and the senses (20 min.).
RB155 .S43 2007 dvd (4 DVDs)
Secrets of the sequence videoclip collection
"This four-part series of video segment compilations provides an inside look at progress in genetic science."--Container.
RC555 S37 2006 dvd (2 DVDs)
Sybil
(Television mini-series) Originally produced and broadcast in 1977. Based on the book by Flora Rheta Schreiber. A landmark, classic drama depicting the extraordinary real life of a young woman suffering from multiple personality disorder. Includes the full 3-hour broadcast version (aired over two nights), along with over an hour of new exclusive special features.
RC756 .A852 2009 dvd
Asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis
Series: Expert drug therapy
RC848.H43 H46 2003 dvd
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E
Discusses hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, what causes each disease, who is at risk, the signs and symptoms, and how they are transmitted. -- Publisher.
