Kylie: White Diamond
Disc 1: An excursion on Amtrak's Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle a 1300 mile romantic journey through some of the West Coasts's beautiful and historic scenery. Disc 2: The Skeena is a spectacular rail journey from Jasper Alberta to Prince Rupert on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia Canada. Disc 3: The Alaska Railroad. This scenic rail journey take the viewer through some of the most scenic and beautiful places on earth.
Meet the heroes relive the tragedies and analyse the critical battles that defined The Great War.
British Sign Language Level 1 takes you through the complete topics and vocabulary needed for the Level 1 in British Sign Language. It is a 2 disc set which is categorised into Topic A: Meeting People, At Home, People and Animals, Topic B: Using numbers for Age, Time, Money and Calendar, Topic C: Weather, Topic D: Transport, Topic E: Directions, Topic F: Hobbies/Activities and Occupations and Topic G: Refreshments. Throughout the DVD you will find vocabulary sections, story receptive skill practise with and without voice, and question and answer sections to recap on your newly aquired knowledge. Unique to Learn Sign Language Ltd there is also a downloadable workbook which covers detailed information about what BSL is and who uses it, 'Aquisition of Sign Language', what is meant by Deaf/Deaf Culture, BSL features, Sign systems used in schools, sign language etiquette, and Technology/equipment used by Deaf people and Deaf organisations. By working with the British Sign Language Level 1 DVD you will comfortably be able to have basic conversations with Deaf people and you will have the best foundation to progress to British Sign Language Level 2
In the Summer of 1943 more than 2 000 000 men of the German and Russian Armies and over 6 000 tanks were gathered together near the Russian town of Kursk. The scene was set for one of the war's most crucial engagements the outcome of which would have a vital effect on the overall conflict. This episode brand new to DVD is from the land mark television series 'Battlefield'. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle portraits of leaders and commanders an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.
Titles Comprise: Pearl Harbour & Guadalcanal: From the shocking surprise attack at Pearl Harbor to the desperate battles at Guadalcanal witness the heroism tragedy firepower and strategy behind two of WWII's most crucial battles. Tarawa & Saipan: The battles to take and hold the South Pacific islands of Tarawa and Saipan were among the bloodiest and shocking of WWII as American forces learnt what it meant to engage an enemy willing to fight to the death. Guadalcanal: See one of the Pacific Theatre'smost terrifying battles up-close and personal through the eyes of its survivors. With battles taking place on land at sea and in the skies above there was nowhere to hide on the island of Guadalcanal. Iwo Jima: It is one of the most iconic images of the past 100 years: the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. Take your place alongside 70 000 U.S. Marines who fought 21 000 entrenched Japanese over eight square miles of death. Okinawa: The last major battle to be fought before war became atomic the battle of Okinawa was crucial in America's final push towards Japan. Witness the landmark battle from the perspective of those who served. Sledgehammer: U.S. Army Private Eugene B. 'Sledgehammer' Sledge's personal experiences of the war in the Pacific became some of the most celebrated memoirs of a frontline soldier ever written. Discover the moving truth behind one man's war.
Having worked as an assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski Isaacs' reveals a great capacity to establish privileged relationships with the protagonists in his documentary films creating a succession of deeply moving and uniquely original views of modern Britain. Lift (2001): Marc Isaacs sets himself up in an East End of London tower block lift with his camera and waits for new residents to reveal their lives. The result is both funny and moving. Sometimes the residents ignore him. One of them offers him food and a lady sticks holy pictures above his head. Travellers (2002): A moving and poignant film about the basic human need for love Marc Issacs uses the idea of the train journey as a metaphor for the journey through life following the stories of five characters he encountered spontaneously on trains and at stations across England. They all reveal a deep concern for one thing - the need for a loving relationship. Calais: The Last Border (2003): Marc Isaacs looks at the transient nature of Calais in Northern France where refugees and migrants from all over the world are desperate for a new life in England. He presents a microcosm of eccentric individuals all centered near the Eurotunnel in this French harbor town. In contrast to the likable and smiling Ijaz who during the bombing of Kabul lost his entire family and whose only dream is to reach England we meet Steve a British citizen who is running a not-so-successful English pub on the French side of the tunnel.
The Baptism of Jesus Christ - Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan. The remarkable story of how the actual location of Jesus' baptism disappeared from human memory, lost in time for almost one thousand years; and the fascinating story of its rediscovery by an Arab Muslim Prince and an Italian Christian monk and the ongoing excavations taking place there. Since the 1967 war both banks of the river Jordan were military zones. The area was dangerous and heavily mined making it impossible to acc...
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Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allows his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.Beginning with Allen's childhood, Woody Allen: A Documentary chronicles the trajectory and longevity of Allen's career - from teen writer to TV scribe, from standup comedian to award-winning writer-director averaging one film-per-year for more than 40 years. Exploring Allen's writing habits, directing, and relationship with his actors first-hand, new interviews with A-listers, writing partners, family and friends provide insight and backstory to the usually inscrutable filmmaker.
In wartime Britain, a GI (Kiefer Sutherland) falls for an English dancer (Emily Lloyd) and the pair play at gangsters and molls until a murder plunges them into it for real. Based on a true story, this British 'Bonnie and Clyde' also stars Patsy Kensit and Alexandra Pigg. Bernard Rose directs.
The Yellow Bittern
Documentary exploring the life and legacy of Father Yod and the Source Family cult he formed in the Hollywood Hills. Based on the book 'The Source: The Untold Story Of Father Yod, Ya Ho Wa 13 and the Source Family', co-written by one of Yod's 14 wives, Isis Aquarian, the programme aims to provide an insight into the values and beliefs of a group that were heavily influential in the 1970s and founded one of the first health food restaurants in the United States.
The battle of Naseby on the 14th of June 1645 all but decided the English Civil War. As the sun set King Charles I army had been comprehensively defeated and although the King himself fought admirably his cause was not aided by Prince Rupert's infamous attack on a baggage train which meant the day was lost before he could return to the field. Superbly authentic battle reconstructions and atmospheric re-enactments provide an informative and entertaining view of a troubled time in Eng
Titles Comprise: Queen Of Hearts: Grace Perkins (Gracie Fields) an ordinary working class seamstress is mistaken for a rich patron of the arts. When she's asked to back a new show Grace plays along with the charade hoping that she can become the production's leading lady. When the show opens Grace is a huge hit and becomes a glamorous star. A riotous musical comedy made at the absolute height of Fields' popularity Queen Of Hearts once again pairs Fields with leading man John Loder (Sing As We Go Love Life and Laughter). The film was directed by Monty Banks - who would later go on to be Gracie Fields' second husband - and its story apes Fields' own path from working-class girl to megastar. A feel-good gem. Look Up And Laugh: In what is widely regarded as her finest performance Gracie Fields plays Gracie Pearson - a singer-comedienne who is determined to save her local market from being demolished to make way for a department store. As time runs out Gracie rallies the stall-keepers together through a series of ever-more-hilarious schemes to save their livelihoods. Like Sing As You Go Look Up And Laugh was written by renowned novelist J. B. Priestley and directed by Basil Dean. Featuring an early performance from Vivien Leigh (Gone With The Wind) the film is also the big screen debut of much-loved actor Kenneth More (The 39 Steps). Packed with gags songs and showstopping set-pieces Look Up And Laugh is Gracie Fields at her very best.
From his birth in the Corsican capital of Ajaccio in August 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte seems to have been earmarked for greatness. There was little during his early years to suggest as much however for he came from an ordinary if well-to-do family and had a difficult schooling in France. But joining the military was the making of him and he soon discovered a remarkable gift for impressing influential people. This episode covers the all-important early years of Napoleon's life up to his capture of Toulon in 1793 and the infamous 'whiff of grapeshot' when he fired upon and killed over 200 rebellious French citizens to protect the Government.
Grover's mum can see right through him! Grover Dunn and his friend Milton McClane discover an invisibility powder whilst experimenting with Grover's deceased father's scientific notes. They know that the powder doesn't work on clothing so they have to be naked when using it - but what they don't know is that the effect wears off when you least expect it!
How The West Was Lost is a series about the westward expansion of colonialists across the North American continent during the latter half of the 19th Century from the experience and point of view of the Native American people. It is the story of how mutual misunderstanding, incomprehension and differing viewpoints contributed to bring into conflict an expanding nation and the land's indigenous population. Each episode examines a separate tribe or battle and features interviews with de...
In Search of Robert Burns reveals the real face of Scotland's most famous poet. In Search of Robert Burns follows David Hayman as he delves into the world of Robert Burns (1759-1796). He finds out how Burns' upbringing education tough life and romantic spirit forged a creative genius that would transform him from humble farmer to globally renowned poet. David's journey is accompanied by Eddi Reader's unique and beautiful interpretation of Burns' work. Travelling to Burns' birthplace and speaking with experts academics fans and farmers David explores the success and celebrity of Burns and the passions and foibles which ultimately led to his financial ruin. With this intimate knowledge of the great man we finally see the true face of Burns as the newly constructed head of Scotland's beloved bard is unveiled at a public event to an enraptured audience.
The Luftwaffe brought terror to the nation's capital city, wiping whole areas from the map. Water and gas supplies ceased to function, and local governments struggled to cope as families were bombed out. Ordinary people faced this carnage with extraordinary courage and resilience. That terrifying period in our history is seen using rare archive film - told by those who were there.
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