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Napoleon, An Empires Special
Producer:
Devillier Donegan Enterprises
4401 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
Web site:
pbs.org/empires/napoleon
Napoleon's triumphs and defeats unfold in a detailed historic drama that captures the breathtaking adventure and elegance of the era. Watch videoclips, download the screensaver, discuss Napoleon with
other viewers, even see if you could win the Battle of Waterloo yourself!
E-mail:
None at this time.
Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
Nathalie Dupree Entertains
Producer:
Nathalie Dupree Enterprises
100 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Web site:
http://www.nathalie.com
Find out what’s new with Nathalie, merchandise information and of course, favorite recipes from the show.
E-mail:
http://www.nathalie.com/contact.html
Videos:
Videos are available through the producer. In addition, the menus and recipes from the entire series are available in "Nathalie Dupree's Comfortable Entertaining." You can order this book through www.nathalie.com.
National Desk
Producer: Whidbey Island Films
2247 15th Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
Web site:
None at this time.
E-mail:
info@nationaldesk.com
Videos:
No videos are available at this time.
National Geographic Specials
Producer:
National Geographic Television
1145 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-4688
(202)857-7000
Website:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/
Get more information about the topics covered in National Geographic specials, find activity guides, search the archives, read press releases and get the latest video information.
E-mail:
NGT@nationalgeographic.com
Videos:
Videos are available online from National Geographic or from ShopPBS.
Nature
Producer: WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000
Web site:
pbs.org/wnet/nature/
In-depth information on past and present episodes, nature resources, nature puzzles, teacher's guide, and more.
E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org
Videos: Videos of many Nature episodes are available by calling WNET at (800) 336-1917. Some titles are for educational use only.
Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet
Producer: Oregon Public Broadcasting
7140 S.W. Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-3099
(503) 244-9900
Web site:
pbs.org/nerds2.0.1/
Meet the geeks behind the technology that allows you to read this newsletter on your computer. Trace the history of the Internet with a timeline and informative articles, access the geek glossary, take
an Internet quiz and more.
E-mail:
audience_services@opb.org
Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
The New Explorers
Producer:
WTTW
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
(773) 509-1111 (access code 9889)
Website:
None at this time.
E-mail:
viewermail@wttw.com
Videos:
The New Explorers videos and educational materials are available for classroom use. Call (800) 621-0660.
The New Heroes
Producer:
OPB
7140 SW Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9900
Website:
http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/
This site provides in-depth information on the work of social entrepreneurs and how they are making a difference around the world. A “build a business” game lets site visitors try their hand at running a socially-conscious business and there is a parents guide to raising socially-conscious children.
www.thenewheroes.org
The Skoll Foundation is launching a national initiative to encourage families, neighbors and friends to come together for house party screening events of THE NEW HEROES. Complete information on how to host an event is available on this website. You can also find information on how to donate to individuals portrayed on THE NEW HEROES.
E-mail:
http://www.opb.org/contactus/
Videos:
Merchandise information is available through http://www.pbs.org/opb/thenewheroes/about/index.html or by calling 1-(800) 440-2651.
The New Yankee Workshop
Producer:
WGBH
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
Web site:
http://www.newyankee.com/
Program descriptions and scheduled airdates of this season's projects.
E-mail:
Please write the WGBH Audience & Member Services Department directly at the above address.
Videos:
Videos and measured drawings of New Yankee Workshop projects are available through WGBH by calling (800) 892-0110.
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
Producer:
MacNeil/Lehrer Productions
2700 South Quincy Street #250
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-2138
Web site:
pbs.org/newshour/
Editorial material from the weeknightly broadcasts of The NewsHour, including transcripts, essays and background briefings.
E-mail:
onlineda@newshour.org
Videos:
Videos are available through Strictly Business at 866-678-NEWS (6397) (specify episode).
New York: A Documentary Film
Producer: WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000
Web site:
pbs.org/wnet/newyork/
Take a bite out of the Big Apple! Embark on a virtual tour of New York City landmarks and out-of-the-way places through QuickTime VR images, test your New York knowledge with a Shockwave game that takes
you on a cab ride through the city, access comprehensive educational resources with the "Learning Adventures in Citizenship" feature and much more.
E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org
Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
Newton's Apple
Producer:
Twin Cities Public Television, Inc.
172 East Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55101-1447
(651) 222-1717
Web site:
http://www.tpt.org/newtons/
Program descriptions, activities for school and home, simple science experiments, and information on interactive educational materials.
E-mail:
viewerservices@tpt.org
Videos:
For information about tapes, transcripts, and other science resources for home and school, please call (800) 588-Newton.
Nightly Business Report
Producer:
Nightly Business Report
P.O. Box 610002
Miami, FL 33261
1-800-535-5864
Web site:
http://www.nbr.com
Articles, transcripts, video clips and more.
E-mail:
NBRMail@nbr.com
Videos:
Videos are available by calling 1-800-535-5864. Please be ready to indicate the title of the episode you are interested in purchasing.
The 1900 House
Producer:
WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-3000
Web site:
pbs.org/1900house
Travel back in time to everyday, middle-class life in Victorian-era London with this companion site to the documentary about the Bowler's experience as a 1900 family. Take a virtual tour of the residence,
with details on the beliefs, practices, technologies and lifestyles from a century ago, look behind the scenes at the making of the documentary series, view video diaries from members of the Bowler family
and clips from the programs, and more.
E-mail:
programming@thirteen.org
Videos:
Home videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
Educational videos are available online at PBS Video
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Producer:
Ken Burns
WETA
2775 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-2600
Website:
pbs.org/stantonanthony/
Take an interactive, virtual trip through the domestic spaces and public places important to the women's suffrage movement with this companion site to the film by Ken Burns. Read scholarly articles, letters,
and biographical information about Stanton and Anthony, take a multimedia look at the suffrage movement from the 1840s to the 1920s with a Flash feature, participate in online forums, access classroom
resources and much more.
E-mail:
http://www.weta.org/contact.php
Videos:
Order videos, the companion book, or the soundtrack by calling 1-800-PLAY-PBS.
Not in Our Town
Producer:
The Working Group
PO Box 70232
Oakland, CA 94612-0232
510-268-9675
Website:
pbs.org/niot/
The Not In Our Town (NIOT) Campaign provides a model for community response to hate crimes. A combination of PBS television programs, educational resources for teachers, local events and on-line activities
the NIOT Campaign promotes public dialogue about issues of diversity, tolerance, racism, bigotry, Anti-Semitism and homophobia and presents positive solutions.
E-mail:
niot@theworkinggroup.org
Videos:
Videos are available by calling 510-268-WORK (9675)
Nova
Producer:
WGBH/NOVA
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-5400
Web site:
pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
In-depth information on Nova programs, teacher's guides, and program transcripts.
E-mail:
nova@wgbh.org
Videos: Videos are available for $19.95, plus shipping and handling, by calling WGBH, (800) 255-9424. Some titles are for educational use only. Transcripts of Nova programs that have
aired since January 1997 are available at the companion Web site.
NOW
Producer:
WNET
450 West 33rd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 560-8600
Web site:
pbs.org/now/
The site provides a new interactive public space for the discussion of critical issues, as well as additional content and resources on the topics covered each week.
E-mail:
now@thirteen.org
Videos:
Videos are available online at ShopPBS, or by calling (800) 828-4PBS.
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