Staff Picks for Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Are you prepared to keep your New Year resolution for weight loss? Well, Jillian Michaels is here to help the “time-impaired” amongst us by providing a 20 minute work-out that will help you keep your promise. Not only will you see real results with this video, if you stick with it, you’ll see them quickly, too. Great motivation comes from determination.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Hannah

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This DVD is a documentary of the history of two rival ballet companies. There is wonderful archival footage combined with interviews with the dancers. Listening to their good humored observations of their own lives gives one a strong impression that dancing is good for both the body and the soul.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Susana

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Imagine a couple concerned with the potential of Arctic drilling in the caribou calving grounds becoming a part of the annual migration from April into the Fall. Traveling along and behind in their trip from Old Crow in the Yukon to the Arctic Ocean, their videography and insight into the region is beautiful.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Diane

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Before Mamma Mia Benny & Bjorn with Tim Rice wrote a wonderful musical called Chess about a world championship chess game between a Russian and an American. This revival is done in concert with Josh Groban and Idina Menzel.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Susana

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Do you have any idea where the food on your plate came from?

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Erin H

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A PBS version of “Survivor” between three modern families in what would have been the old west! Pretty amazing how everyday life for our ancestors would be a survival test today.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Erin H

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One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. This Christmas season favorite stars Christine Schafer and Alice Coote.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Susana

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One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas are the star crossed lovers in this beautiful new production from the Metropolitan opera recorded live April 5, 2008.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

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A co-production from the Royal Opera House, London and the Metropolitan Opera, this is a funny and romantic opera starring Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Florez.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

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You’ve heard the Flower Duet in TV commercials and movies. Now hear and see the soprano Joan Sutherland perform the duet in the opera Lakmé.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Susana

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Beautiful music, heartfelt lyrics and outstanding voices all show why this musical has been performed all over the world and is celebrating 25 years on stage.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

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Renowned artists across music genres and generations commandeer the stage to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion: the blues. Shot at Radio City Music Hall, this brilliant documentary is part concert, part history lesson, and all blues.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Marti

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One of the Metropolitan Opera’s high definition productions. This dramatic and stylish opera stars Maria Guleghina.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Susana

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Find out how one man and his ideas about economy have changed the destiny of nations.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Cathy

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Survival expert Les Stroud tests his skills in each episode by being dropped into the most extreme wilderness settings ranging from the desert to the arctic. With nothing but a handheld camera and no support crew, he has 7 days to find civilization and stay alive. This show is interesting and intense!

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

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Anne

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This opera is a love story between a prince and a princess from different countries. Beautiful voices are accompanied by a full orchestra using musical instruments and sound effects of splashing water and the slapping pages of the music sheets.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

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Seeing and hearing folksingers of the 1960s from the TV show Hootenanny.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana

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The compelling story of how this beloved artist-turned-activist stood his ground in one of America's most tumultuous times, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Marti

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A documentary about a senior citizen choir who go on tour giving rock and roll concerts. The term “golden oldies” takes on a new meaning.

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Adult DVD Non-fiction

Picked by

Susana