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Brain games.  [Season 1] Cover Image DVD DVD

Brain games. [Season 1]

Crowell, Jeremiah. (Added Author). Harris, Neil Patrick, 1973- (Added Author). Laird, Neil, 1966- (Added Author). Woodard, Kim. (Added Author). Jingle Punks (Musical group) (Added Author). National Geographic Television & Film. (Added Author). Vivendi Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: "[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work." -- Container.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426342240
  • ISBN: 1426342241
  • Physical Description: DVD videorecording
    videodisc
    2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Vivendi Entertainment, ℗♭2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Brain Games originally produced for television in 2011.
How to build a beating heart originally produced for television in 2010.
Formatted Contents Note: Disc 1: Pay attention! (50 min. ; producer/writer, Isaac Holub) -- Watch this! (50 min. ; producer/writer, Isaac Holub) ; Disc 2: Remember this! (50 min. ; producers/writers, George Kralowvansky, Holly Taylor) -- Bonus program: How to build a beating heart (2010 ; ca. 46 min. ; Produced by Mannucci, Inc. in association with National Geographic Television for National Geographic Channels ; producer/director/writer/narrator, Mark Mannucci ; director of photography, Ari Haberberg ; editor, Lars Woodruffe).
Creation/Production Credits Note: Editors, Jim Isler, Brian Cotnoir, George Kralovansky ; directors of photography, Nic Sadler, Shane Daley, Jerry Risius, Richard Rutkowski, Frank Barrera ; music, Jingle Punks.
Participant or Performer Note: Narrator, Neil Patrick Harris.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: TVG.
System Details Note:
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen.
Language Note:
Optional English SDH on main feature only.
Subject: Brain
Memory -- Physiological aspects
Senses and sensation
Hallucinations and illusions
Optical illusions
Tissue engineering
Heart -- Transplantation
Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment
Genre: Educational television programs.
Medical television programs.
Science television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Topic Heading: DVDs for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Terrace Public Library DVD 612.82 BRA (Text) 35151000504548 Adult Non-fiction DVD Volume hold Available -

Summary: "[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work." -- Container.
Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body's natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts." -- video.nationalgeographic.com.

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