Brian Greene
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the world-renowned physicist, co-founder of the World Science Festival, and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe comes this utterly captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose. Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been...
3) Don't Blink
Author
Language
English
Description
Ten people arrive at a secluded mountain resort to find it completely deserted. With no gas for the return trip, they are forced to stay and investigate the mystery surrounding the abandoned lodge.
Author
Language
English
Description
Brian Greene, one of the world's leading string theorists, peels away layers of mystery to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions, where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter--from the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovas--is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy. The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated accessible and thoroughly...
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Physicist Brian Greene discusses the historical quest for a grand unified theory in physics which will reconcile quantum physics and general relativity, and considers the possibility that superstring theory may bring an end to that search.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 110 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
To mark the Olympics' 2004 return to its birthplace of Athens, this series tells the 'real' story of the original games. It combines lavish reconstruction of the ancient Greek games with dramatic highlights from the modern olympics.
10) Play time Maisy
Series
Publisher
Universal Studios
Pub. Date
©2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Maisy the lovable mouse and all her friends for adventure and good times. Maisy makes play time fun when she shares the magic of music and celebrates a birthday.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
2011, c2004
Edition
Blu-ray widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
2 blu-ray discs (240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on the book by physicist and author Brian Greene, his film takes us to the frontiers of physics to see how scientists are piecing together the most complete picture yet of space, time, and the universe. With each step, audiences will discover that just beneath the surface of our everyday experience lies a world we'd hardly recognize, a startling world far stranger and more wondrous than anyone expected.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (223 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Using humor, everyday examples and computer animation for the more abstract concepts, author and physicist Brian Greene explains complex theories of the universe and the focus of his research, string theory.
15) The bikeriders
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny, the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny. Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to...
