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Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery

Actors: Angela Bassett, Jeremy Rabb, Andre Braugher, Eric Foner, Kemp Harris
ASIN : B00004U2MR
Sales Rank : 18782
Director : Noland Walker, Jacquie Jones, Susan Bell
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : WGBH Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781578075539
ISBN : 157807553X
UPC : 783421323094
Release Date : December 01, 2000
Publisher : WGBH Boston
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Running Time : 360

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Africans in America is now available on DVD! Everything you thought you knew about slavery is about to be challenged. Africans in America: America’s Journey Through Slavery is the groundbreaking series that makes history by sharing it from a new perspective. Nearly ten years in the making, this landmark six-hour set exposes the truth through surprising revelations, dramatic recreations, rare archival photography and riveting first-person accounts.

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"Everything you thought you knew about slavery is about to be challenged." So says WGBH about its six-hour series Africans in America, and they are absolutely right. Interviews with historians and luminaries such as General Colin Powell, dramatic re-creations of important events, and beautiful photography create a vivid and compelling story of over 400 years of tragedy. Ten million Africans died on the journey to America alone; they and the countless numbers whose lives were wasted in servitude find a voice in Angela Bassett's outstanding narration. At once scholarly and moving, Africans in America should be required viewing for anyone interested in the American condition. --Rob Lightner

Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep's New Friends

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Want to make some new friends? Then join Peep, Chirp and Quack as they explore the big wide world of animals! Meet an eager beaver, three shy bunnies, a frisky cat, a colorful butterfly, and Hoot the Owl. Watch as Quack teaches his new fish friends about the greatest animal of all--ducks.

Then join real kids as they experiment and play in their own "big wide worlds." Discover living things in a local park. Search for friendly neighborhood cats. Build your own beaver dam--right in the driveway. It's all part of your scientific research!

Little friends, big adventures! It’s PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD!

Peep’s New Friends includes: Peep’s New Friend, Quack’s Stuck Stick, Peep in Rabbitland, That’s a Cat, Under Duck, Birds of a Feather

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Indian Motorcycle Memories

Actors: Raquel Cadilha, Marium Carvell, Corinne Conley, Alexander Conti, Joan Cusack
ASIN : B000IZJQJS
Sales Rank : 61861
Studio : WGBH
Region Code : 0
Format : NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0883629033846
UPC : 883629033846
Release Date : December 22, 2006
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Indian Motorcyles -- a legend in its own time. Exquisite design. A thrilling past. A well-known rivalry with Harley Davidson. And a diehard band of loyal followers who proudly keep their engines revving--some 40 years after the last Indian Chief motorcycle rolled out of its Springfield, Massachusetts, plant. Take a good look at the lean, mean, Indian machine, through rare vintage photos and films. And meet some of the hardy fans who gloss the shine on the Indian mystique: People who made them, grew up in their sidecars, and rode them at the speed of wind in the most daredevil days of motorcycle racing. Rumble back to the early years of this century--a time of rutted roads, leather helmets, steamed-up goggles, and improvised raingear (courtesy of the Sunday newspaper). Check out the dangerous sport of motor board racing, where fearless riders pushed speeds of 90 miles an hour on steeply banked tracks--and tires as thin as a bicycle's. Give a nod to the Van Buren sisters, who in 1916 became the first women to ride solo cross-country, proving they were as tough as a man (and were arrested for dressing like one). And catch up with today's generation of loyalists who--spurred by the Indian legacy--have taken on the challenge of resurrecting these classic bikes, in what one young rider calls "a labor of love."

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Mystery!: Inspector Lewis

Actors: Kevin Whately, Jemma Redgrave, Clare Holman, Jack Ellis (III), Laurence Fox
ASIN : B000FNNHZC
Sales Rank : 19968
Director : Bill Anderson (III)
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : WGBH Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0783421410695
UPC : 783421410695
Release Date : December 12, 2006
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Running Time : 95

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MYSTERY! presents a gripping detective drama featuring echoes of the past, as Kevin Whately returns as Robbie Lewis, former sidekick to the legendary Inspector Morse. Inspector Lewis is an intelligent contemporary crime story set once again against the beautiful backdrop of Oxford, England. Following a family tragedy, Inspector Robert Lewis has been on a two-year assignment in the British Virgin Islands. Now he's back in the familiar territory of the English university city - five years after the death of his long-time police partner Morse. Teamed up with the much younger Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox; Gosford Park, Island At War), Lewis doesn't even make it home from the airport before he is pulled onto a murder scene. As Lewis and Hathaway join forces to investigate the death of American college student Regan Peverill (Sophie Winkleman), they are led to another student, Danny Griffon (Charlie Cox; Casanova), a man with a family secret whose previous brush with the law was investigated by a certain Inspector Morse.

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Inspector Lewis is a very satisfying follow-up to the legacy of Inspector Morse, the late investigator (played by John Thaw, who died in 2002) beloved by many a fan of British television mysteries. Lewis (Kevin Whatley) was Morse's right-hand sergeant. Following the elder sleuth's death, Lewis was promoted but then faced the sudden and unexpected loss of his wife. Inspector Lewis catches up with him upon his jet-lagged return from a two-year assignment in the British Virgin Islands. Destined to be put out to pasture as an instructor at detective school, Lewis instead gets caught up in a murder case that overlaps with an old, strangely yet apparently unresolved investigation by Morse. Joined by a new character, Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Lewis looks into the murder of a brilliant American student at Oxford and her connection to the survivors of a racing legend killed, years before, under questionable circumstances. A coffee-stained, cryptic note in Morse's hand could provide a valuable clue, but fans of Morse holding any doubts about a possible new series built around Lewis will see this determined and hugely likable fellow come into his own. Lewis's emerging partnership with Hathaway is one of the real delights of this drama. The younger man, a former seminarian, and Lewis, who lost religious faith following his family tragedy, manage to find some ground for mutual respect and appreciation. --Tom Keogh

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Simply Ming - The Complete Collection (Discs 1-3)

Actor: Ming Tsai
ASIN : B00067BC9U
Sales Rank : 25293
Studio : Wgbh Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781593752293
ISBN : 1593752296
UPC : 783421382398
Release Date : December 07, 2005
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Running Time : 468

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What are you having for dinner tonight?

If you're getting tired of the same ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes up easy solutions that will have fantastic East-West food on your table fast! By using one of Ming's master recipes, anyone can create a variety of dishes, keeping dining at home interesting and fun--whether you are a beginner or an experienced chef.

Each episode of Simply Ming features: - Master recipes: Utilizing no more than eight versatile ingredients, Ming whips up rubs, pastes, and vinaigrettes to serve as the foundation for delicious dinners throughout the week.

- Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Jacques Pepin to his parents, Ming invites guests to test out the versatility of his master recipes by creating a new dish.

- Food and wine pairings: Selecting the perfect bottle of champagne, wine, or beer to accompany a meal is a challenge faced by most. Ming provides guidance on making the best choices.

- Side trips: Ming goes on the road to uncover the secrets behind selecting the best ingredients, from the sweetest caramel to the freshest shrimp and local lobster.

Ming Tsai is the award-winning chef-owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the author of three cookbooks, including Simply Ming. He has received the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef/Northeast, and is the star of Simply Ming, airing on public television.

Special DVD Features Include: bonus video--Ming's five best tips for the home cook; recipe cards featuring recipes from Ming Tsai; pantry list for the well-stocked East-West kitchen; Ming Tsai's top ten cooking tools; scene selections

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Mystery: Malice Aforethought

Actor: Ronnie Masterson; Phyllis Ryan; Fiona O'Shaughnessy; Barbara Flynn; Ben Miller (II); Megan Dodds; Peter Vaughan; Lucy Brown; Kate O'Toole; Gemma Reeves; Joseph Beattie; Orla O'Rourke; Richard Armitage; Niall Buggy; Ger Ryan; Hannah McCabe; Tom Kelly (VII); Mal Whyte; Des Braiden; Eileen Colgan
ASIN : B0007PAMOW
Sales Rank : 17889
Director : David Blair (II)
Studio : WGBH BOSTON
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781593752910
ISBN : 1593752911
UPC : 783421386792
Release Date : December 26, 2005
Publisher : WGBH BOSTON
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Running Time : 150

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Falling in love with this doctor could be bad for your health...

Between an endless round of garden parties and village gossip, the only way long-suffering Dr. Edmund Bickleigh can bear the torment of his formidable wife Julia's ferocious tongue is to find solace in the arms of sweet and besotted Ivy Ridgeway. But when he falls for the charms of Madeleine Cranmere, the exotic new resident of Wyvern's Cross, both Ivy's and Julia's fates are sealed as Madeleine won’t marry a divorced man. With no other recourse, Dr. Bickleigh decides that one will be dismissed, the other murdered.

Arrogant with the success of a seemingly undetectable murder, Dr. Bickleigh rushes to be united with Madeleine only to find that he has been supplanted by a wealthier suitor. Gossip about his wife's death is rife and it seems to Dr Bickleigh that there is only one way to make the gossip stop. And that is to dispose of the gossipers…

Ben Miller (Johnny English), Barbara Flynn (The Forsyte Saga) and Megan Dodds (Love in a Cold Climate) lead an ensemble cast in this classic tale of infatuation, revenge, and the scandalous business of murder.

Special DVD features include: link to the Masterpiece Theatre Web site; scene selections; and closed captions.

On one DVD9 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo.

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Misunderstood Minds Searching for Success in School

Actor: Chris Bury
ASIN : B0001WTUIA
Sales Rank : 15572
Director : Michael Kirk
Studio : WGBH BOSTON
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781578079605
ISBN : 1578079608
UPC : 783421350991
Release Date : December 29, 2004
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Running Time : 90

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You feel like the luckiest person alive: your seven-year-old is a bright, social, athletic child with countless friends. His potential seems unlimited, his future success unquestionable. Then one day a teacher calls you to tell you that your child can't read.

That is one scenario presented in Misunderstood Minds, a deeply moving and personal look into the lives of five children and their families as they deal with the puzzling mysteries presented by their unique learning differences. See how bright, articulate Nathan masked his inability to read by memorizing. Find out why Lauren's social isolation provided experts with vital clues about her learning problem. See how undiagnosed learning problems led Adam on a downward spiral towards drugs, alcohol, and crime.

As many as one in five families are coping with children who struggle to learn. Many of these children don't fit any clinical diagnosis, but for some reason, they aren't learning. Though these children may be suffering from debilitating learning problems, they are often mistakenly called "lazy" or "stupid" by teachers, classmates, and even by their families. But learning specialists believe that they now possess a key that will ultimately help struggling students, their parents, and teachers better identify and manage learning problems -- each mind works differently and has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Misunderstood Minds illustrates the emerging view that specific identification and customized management of learning problems is the key to success for the millions of children struggling in school. Misunderstood Minds features leading experts in the field of learning problems, including Mel Levine, M.D., G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D., Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and Richard D. Lavoie, M.A. M.Ed.

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Misunderstood Minds is a captivating documentary that unreels like a topnotch drama--you'll be on the edge of your seat while having a series of "aha" moments. The 90-minute production spends three years following five families with children who struggle with learning disabilities. One high-achieving boy's strong memory masks his inability to read; the parents of a middle-school girl who has trouble focusing resist the solution (drugs). Not every story is a clear success, and one Boston teen slips through the cracks. The learning-problem experts and teachers do a superb job making a complex subject (children have "expressive language deficiency" or an "output problem") entirely understandable. Directed and produced by Frontline filmmaker Michael Kirk and narrated by Nightline correspondent Chris Bury, the show is powerful as it trains the lens on these quotable kids and their often-heartbreaking journey. --Valerie J. Nelson

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

Actor: Chris Bury
ASIN : B000IZJQE8
Sales Rank : 53310
Studio : WGBH
Region Code : 0
Format : NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0883629033617
UPC : 883629033617
Release Date : December 22, 2006
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This delightful, magnificently animated Russian folktale tells the story of a peasant boy who wins the hand of a beautiful princess with a little help from his uniquely talented friends. Pyotr and his friends journey to the Czar's palace, where they successfully complete three impossible tasks and prove that the most humble of people can defeat power and greed.

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NOVA: The Deadliest Plane Crash

Actor: Chris Bury
ASIN : B000JJ5F5M
Sales Rank : 20894
Brand : WGBH BOSTON VIDEO
Studio : WGBH Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0783421413894
UPC : 783421413894
Release Date : December 30, 2007
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Running Time : 56

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On March 27 1977 on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands two fully loaded 747 jumbo jets collided on a fogbound runway killing 583 people in what is still the deadliest crash in aviation history.At the time the facts of the accident were shocking and inexplicable. In the fog a KLM 747 began an unauthorized takeoff slamming into a Pan Am 747 that was taxiing on the same runway. The best and the brightest pilots including KLM s senior captain and head of safety were at the helm. What could have triggered the accident? NOVA looks back at the crucial final hours before the disaster when an improbable chain of coincidences bad luck and misjudgments snowballed into tragedy.The Deadliest Crash features realistic recreations interviews with accident investigators and moving testimony from the few survivors of the disaster. NOVA s gripping examination also points to the crash s continuing relevance for today. Despite new technology to improve runway safety near-misses on the ground are still the leading cause of deadly aviation accidents.Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: Region 1. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.System Requirements:Running Time: 56 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Age: 7+ UPC: 783421413894 Manufacturer No: WG41389

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Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back

Actors: John Aaron, Fred Haise, Mary Haise, Gene Kranz, Alexei Leonov
ASIN : B0002TSZQ0
Sales Rank : 21480
Director : Noel Buckner, Rob Whittlesey
Brand : Apollo
Studio : WGBH Boston
Region Code : 1
Format : Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Full Screen
Binding : DVD
EAN : 9781593751944
ISBN : 159375194X
UPC : 783421262690
Release Date : December 07, 2004
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Running Time : 82

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"I could see a gaseous substance escaping... That's when it definitely occurred to me that we were in deep trouble... Very shortly, we'd be completely out of oxygen. These were the thoughts of James Lovell and the rest of the crew of Apollo 13 as they heard the ominous explosion that robbed them of most of their oxygen, food and water - 200,000 miles from Earth.

Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back tells the gripping, true story of the catastrophic flight of the Apollo 13 and the heroic struggle to bring the astronauts back alive. With first-hand accounts from the pilots, their families, and the people of mission control, it documents a thrilling struggle against time and all odds and serves as a reminder that, in the words of James Lovell, "We do not realize what we have on Earth until we leave it."

Special DVD features include: scene selections and closed captions.

On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4 x 3 Full Screen.

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Produced a year before Ron Howard's film of the doomed space mission hit Hollywood, To the Edge and Back brings the real faces of the Apollo 13 saga to the forefront. Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise talk about the flight (Jack Swigert died in 1982) while the technicians, including mission operations director Chris Kraft and flight director Gene Kranz, recall the moon shot and the near-fatal explosion. It's still hard to make the story fill an hour, so there's time to examine the space race in general and show previous missions. The "showing" part is the program's weakness. Ron Howard used no real footage in his film, which was smart since there really isn't a lot of interesting footage, just the usual launch and TV transmissions. Simple computer animations fill in the gaps, yet even the money shot--a still picture of the damaged spacecraft--is not shown. Still, this is a key document for those digging to see the "real" behind the story. It works as a wonderful "extra" to the Oscar-winning Hollywood film. --Doug Thomas

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Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery

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Peep and the Big Wide World: Peep's New Friends

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Indian Motorcycle Memories

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Mystery!: Inspector Lewis

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Simply Ming - The Complete Collection (Discs 1-3)

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Mystery: Malice Aforethought

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Misunderstood Minds Searching for Success in School

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The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

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NOVA: The Deadliest Plane Crash

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Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back

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