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Made at the request of the people of Mornington Island, this film was the first of five made by Curtis Levy for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (now AIATSIS). Lurugu is the name of an initiation ceremony that had almost died out on Mornington Island (in the Gulf of Carpentaria in north Queensland) after mission contact during World War One. This film records the community's efforts to revive the ceremony after a lapse of 14 years. Before...

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, we feature marvelous runway moments from Milan Fashion Week! Donatella Versace sends a mesmerizing mix down the runway of bandage strapped dresses adorned with silver body chains, rock band t-shirts and slinky metallic mesh draped eveningwear for her glamorous woman. At Gucci, Frida Giannini gives sportswear the luxe effect for Spring 2014, shown in sexy mesh fabrications and diaphanous techno fabrics in...

Rome's golden age comes to life through writings of the time, revealing surprising parallels between their concerns and ours. We learn of Roman urban problems from Juvenal, of patriotism from Cincinnatus, and of the Justinian Code reaffirming their great legacy of laws...equal justice for all citizens. An LCA release.

Art from late medieval England and the early years of the Renaissance is revealed in this film in all of its splendour and variety. This is the age of the Hundred Years' War, the Wars of the Roses and the early Tudors. Under kings from Henry IV to Henry VIII, artists in England produced dazzling illuminated manuscripts, exquisite jewels and moving devotional images and sculptures. Featuring many of the exhibits in the landmark V&A exhibition, Gothic:...

Investigate the mathematics of Texas Hold'em, one of the most popular traditional poker games. What's the probability your hand will improve before and after more cards are revealed? How do you calculate your "pot odds" to help you determine your proper wagering decisions? You will also learn simple and effective strategies for playing video poker.

This program looks at the development of the 'sense of self' in middle childhood. It covers social cognition, the impact of family relationships on social and emotional development, before and after school childcare, the formation and function of the peer group and the role of the school.

Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a middle school science course, this series explores the Metric System and helps instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning. The videos in the series include: Introduction to the...

This animated short deals with the seemingly harmless practice of importing foreign flora. It tells the story of an elderly woman who ventures out into the Australian desert to set up her home. In her attempt to recreate the beauty of the home she has left she does not realise the beauty that is already there - or the consequences of her actions. Internationally acclaimed children's book author and artist Jeannie Baker uses a unique collage art form...

Log construction was a fundamental building method for Canada's first settlers. Log homes remain popular, especially in the West, where people want to recreate a rustic image that fits the landscape. We visit log homes in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.

A training video about naturalistic outdoor learning within nature kindergartens, forest schools and woodland camps, Outdoor Learning: A Year at Auchlone - Summer (presented and narrated by Claire Warden) was filmed on location at Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Perthshire, Scotland. Claire Warden presents and shares her practice, philosophy and expertise that underpins the award winning Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland. Claire Warden is an...