Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson 2PK DVD & Hardcover Book - Save $5

In this Emmy� Award-winning documentary by Ken Burns, follow Jack Johnson's journey from his beginnings as the son of former slaves, to his entry into the brutal world of professional boxing, where he was able to battle his way up through the ranks and become the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World. The biography of Jack Johnson is accompanied by more than fifty photographs and draws from a wealth of new material.

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Color: No
Stereo: No
Closed Captioned: No
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Slavery and the Making of America DVD 4PK

Here is a richly illustrated written history of slavery in America, presenting it largely through stories of the slaves themselves. Readers will discover a sharply nuanced look at American slavery, from the first Africans brought to British colonies in the early 17th century to the end of Reconstruction. With more than 100 illustrations, Slavery and the Making of America is a gripping account of the struggles against the iniquity of slavery.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2004
Length: 240 minutes on 4 Discs
Closed Captioned: Yes
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip Book

In 1903, on a visionary whim and a $50 bet, thirty-one year old Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent. His arrival in New York City, after every imaginable breakdown and delay, proved that the "horseless carriage" really did have a future. The companion book to the PBS program, by authors Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, includes reproductions of old guide books,146 illustrations, and a map.

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Stereo: No
Production Year: 2003
Closed Captioned: No
Subtitles: No
Country Of Origin : United States

Windsor Castle: A Royal Year DVD

Cameras catch Britain's royal family in public and private in this first-ever documentary inside the Queen's home. From traditional events like Garter Day and the Royal Ascot to the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, the BBC landmark series offers something for everyone. Walk the grounds with Prince Philip. Meet Queen Elizabeth's housekeeper, grooms and other staff. Attend a state dinner for the President of France.

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Color: No
Stereo: No
Production Year: 2005
Length: 300 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

African American Lives DVD

An unprecedented four-part series, AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES uncovers a new level personal discovery. Using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis to trace lineages through American history and back to Africa, the series provides life-changing journeys for a diverse group of highly accomplished African Americans including Whoopi Goldberg, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Quincy Jones, Dr. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, Chris Tucker and Oprah Winfrey.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 240 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

The Blitz: London's Longest Night DVD

The story of the war's most concentrated aerial attack on London in 1941 and how the city nearly perished under the German barrage. Featuring harrowing first-hand accounts from survivors of the attack and dramatic recreations of events based on newly declassified information, this film brings to life the story of one night that nearly changed the course of history.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 90 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Walking The Bible: A Photographic Journey - Hardcover Book

One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, WALKING THE BIBLE is a fascinating, unprecedented journey through the most famous stories ever told. In these pages the biblical landscape comes alive as Feiler treks though Turkey, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Egypt, the Sinai, and Jordan visiting the actual places where some of history's most famous events took place.

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Production Year: 2005
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Walking The Bible DVD 2PK

Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man's epic journey - by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel - through the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of history's most legendary events.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: No
Production Year: 2005
Length: 180 minutes on 2 Discs
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

As Time Goes By: Reunion Specials DVD

The lyrically funny romance of Jean and Lionel continues in the Reunion Specials as Jean Pargetter's (Dame Judi Dench) great anticipation for grandchildren is revealed much to husband Lionel's (Geoffrey Palmer) dismay. With son-in-law Alistair and daughter Judy having problems things don't look too promising. But will Jean's dream of becoming a grandmother come true when Sandy and her husband Harry return from Canada?

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 120 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 2
Country Of Origin : United States

American Experience: Las Vegas: An Unconventional History DVD

From well-heeled mobsters and glamorous showgirls to fantastical mega-casinos and dazzling displays of neon, Las Vegas is the world's most famous monument to reckless abandon and unbridled excess. Produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city, this program documents the history of America's most outrageous playground. Find out why it is a city that understands what Americans want most when they run away from home.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 180 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Michael Wood: In Search of Myths and Heroes DVD 2PK

Michael Wood embarks on four quests from Greek, Celtic, Biblical and Indian myth. Each journey opens up universal themes as Michael goes in search not only of the historical past and literal truth, but also of the mythic past and archetypal stories that reflect and have sustained human existence since the beginning of time.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 240 minutes on 2 Discs
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

FRONTLINE: The O.J. Verdict DVD

For more than a year, the Simpson saga transfixed the nation and dominated the public imagination. The Simpson trial also revealed startling truths about American society. It exposed deep and enduring racial rifts and introduced thousands of Americans to the complexities of the legal system. Through extensive interviews, FRONTLINE examines the O.J. trial and what its lasting impact will be on the American justice system.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

A Cemetery Special DVD

Rick Sebak brings his personal touch to a tour of the many interesting, historical and quirky cemeteries across the country, from the burial grounds of the famous to the unmarked graves of soldiers.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Nature: Deep Jungle - Hardcover Book

Deep Jungle is an examination of the biodiversity that exists in the jungle and which holds the key to our future foods and medicines, our climate and to our understanding of how life works. We neglect this natural treasure at our peril, argues Fred Pearce. Hardcover 289 pp, fully illustrated with color photos.

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Production Year: 2005
Country Of Origin : United States

NOVA: Saving the National Treasures DVD

America's most revered public documents-the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Constitution-were threatened by the ravages of time, until a unique team of conservators, engineers, and historian intervened. In this compelling documentary, NOVA cameras captured the controversial five-year project to design state-of-the-art protective casements for the deteriorating documents.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 60 minutes on 1 Disc
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Do You Speak American? DVD 3PK

Is American English in decline? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran --authors of The Story of English-- across the country in search of the answers.

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Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 180 minutes on 3 Discs
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Slavery and the Making of America (Hardcover)

Here is a richly illustrated written history of slavery in America, presenting it largely through stories of the slaves themselves. Readers will discover a sharply nuanced look at American slavery, from the first Africans brought to British colonies in the early 17th century to the end of Reconstruction. With more than 100 illustrations, Slavery and the Making of America is a gripping account of the struggles against the iniquity of slavery.

Product Details

Production Year: 2004
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

Slavery and the Making of America DVD 4PK & Book - Save $20

Here is a richly illustrated written history of slavery in America, presenting it largely through stories of the slaves themselves. Readers will discover a sharply nuanced look at American slavery, from the first Africans brought to British colonies in the early 17th century to the end of Reconstruction. With more than 100 illustrations, Slavery and the Making of America is a gripping account of the struggles against the iniquity of slavery.

Product Details

Color: No
Stereo: No
Length: 240 Minutes on 4 Discs
Closed Captioned: No
Subtitles: No
Country Of Origin : United States

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson - Hardcover Book

Unforgivable Blackness is the first full-scale biography of Jack Johnson in more than twenty years. Accompanied by more than fifty photographs and drawing on a wealth of new material-including Johnson's never-before-published prison memoir-it restores Jack Johnson to his rightful place in the pantheon of American individualists.

Product Details

Color: No
Stereo: No
Production Year: 2005
Closed Captioned: No
Subtitles: No
Country Of Origin : United States

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson DVD 2PK

In this Emmy� Award-winning documentary by Ken Burns, follow Jack Johnson's journey from his beginnings as the son of former slaves, to his entry into the brutal world of professional boxing, where he was able to battle his way up through the ranks and become the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World. The biography of Jack Johnson is accompanied by more than fifty photographs and draws from a wealth of new material.

Product Details

Color: Yes
Stereo: Yes
Production Year: 2005
Length: 240 minutes on 2 Discs
Closed Captioned: Yes
Subtitles: No
Number of Programs: 1
Country Of Origin : United States

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Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson 2PK DVD & Hardcover Book - Save $5

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Walking The Bible: A Photographic Journey - Hardcover Book

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As Time Goes By: Reunion Specials DVD

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American Experience: Las Vegas: An Unconventional History DVD

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Michael Wood: In Search of Myths and Heroes DVD 2PK

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FRONTLINE: The O.J. Verdict DVD

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A Cemetery Special DVD

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Nature: Deep Jungle - Hardcover Book

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NOVA: Saving the National Treasures DVD

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Slavery and the Making of America DVD 4PK & Book - Save $20

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