This is the untold story of Carly Rae Jepsen. She became a local celebrity by appearing on the 5th season of Canadian Idol in 2007. She toured Canada, as part of Canadian Idol Top 3 Tour. She mesmerized audiences with her phenomenal voice and 'girl next door' appeal. The exposure landed her a record deal with Fontana/MapleMusic, who released her debut album Tug of War in 2008. Carly vowed to defy her obstacles and to become a star against all odds. After 3 long years of trials and tribulations, Carly struck gold with her smash hit Call Me Maybe. The single became number 1 in the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada.
In suburban Buenos Aires thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. Armed only with slingshots and an abiding faith in shop-floor democracy the workers face off against the bosses bankers and a whole system that sees their beloved factories as nothing more than scrap metal for sale. With The Take director Avi Lewis and renowned writer Naomi Klein author of the international bestseller No Logo champion a radical economic manifesto for the 21st century.
Join us as we quest on a journey that fills the mind with wonder and the eyes with new vision. A visual pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Old England - magical mysterious and intelligently portrayed.
It was a time of great bitterness and hatred in Britain - a war that set father against son and brother against brother. The breakdown in relations between a Parliament with a strong purpose and a King who believed in his divine right to rule set the scene for a series of brutal battles that were truly a struggle for the soul of a nation. The outcome of the English Civil War shaped the course of the nation's history and laid the foundations of the country as it is today. This video examines the slaughters at Drogheda and Wexford the defeat of the Scottish army at Worcester the role of Cromwell as Lord Protector and England as a commonwealth and the restoration of the monarchy after Cromwell's death.
The summer of 1940 will forever be remembered as a defining period when the pilots the RAF took on the thunderous assault of the German Luftwaffe and won. It is a gripping story of defiance against the brute force of the Nazi war machine and came to reflect Britain’s attitude of grit and determination in the face of adversity. This unique DVD collection provides a blow-by- blow account of the desperately close-run conflict that was the death or glory battle fought in the skies over England. It also tells the story of The Blitz when Hitler having failed to destroy the threat of the RAF tried to bomb Britain into submission. It was a ghastly few months when London was attacked on 57consecutive nights and 15 other cities suffered extensive damage. 41 000 British civilians lost their lives between 7th September 1940 and 28th May 1941 when air raid sirens evacuations and underground bomb shelters were commonplace. But ‘Britain could take it’ and out of the ashes of destroyed cities came a unified nation with a determination not to give in to the forces of evil.
The stories of lost battles and covert missions finally revealed. Even today, almost 150 years after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, unexpected secrets and little known stories continue to emerge from Civil War history. In this outstanding 4-DVD set from History™, archival letters, original diary entries, sophisticated cinematic re-enactments and interviews with the country’s most renowned historians bring these buried events vividly to life. Each of these nine fascinating programs explores incidents not covered in textbooks or lecture halls—the ones that add excitement, meaning, and nuance to history. Once you’ve watched this captivating set, the Civil War will never look the same. Includes: The Most Daring Mission Of The Civil War, April 1865 Battlefield Detectives: The Civil War - Antietam Battlefield Detectives: The Civil War - Gettysburg Battlefield Detectives: The Civil War - Shiloh Secret Missions Of The Civil War The Lost Battle Of The Civil War Tales Of The Gun: Guns Of The Civil War Eighty Acres Of Hell
An informative and comprehensive DVD chronicling the world's military aircraft in flight and on the ground. Information on first flights operators technical specifications and capabilities combine with footage of the aircraft in service. See Dassault's mighty Miarge General Dynamics' nimble F-16 fighting Falcon Grumman's Hawkeye General Dynamics' F-111 and many many more...
The London Brighton commercial vehicle is the number one event in the commercial vehicle run calender. Our cameras were there to capture the atmosphere sights and sounds of one hundred and eighty of the finest historical commercial vehicles making the journey from London to Brighton. Presenter Nigel James talks to some of the owners and finds out the stories behind their vehicles. Plus our cameras follow the vehicles from the start at Crystal Palace to the finish at Madeira Drive Brighton to bring you first class coverage of this famous event. It's a run you will want to watch time and time again. So sit back and enjoy the London to Brighton historic commercial vehicle run.
'The Time Of Your Life' Series brings an exclusively commissioned documentary featuring the news events personalities and music of the year in question. Take a look back at what happened in the year you were born or simply look back through history enjoying the events that shaped a particular year. In each edition there is a special feature with bonus material covering the classic music movies and television from the period. In this episode we re-visit 1953.
Nicki Minaj has evolved into a pop sensation. Before she became a mega star she was an underground superstar, making a name for herself on the New York circuit. Her provocative lyrics, raunchy delivery, and sex appeal caught the attention of Lil Wayne, who ultimately gave her a record deal on his Young Money roster. With rare footage from Nicki's early days, this documentary chronicles the rise of the Queen of hip hop- Nicki Minaj.
Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky: discover the story behind three of Russia's most famous sons.Delve into the lives of three of the most important figures of the 20th century: men whose policies, philosophies and motivations had a dramatic bearing on their homeland, Russia. Join Discovery and go in search of The Russian Revolutionaries: Stalin, Lenin & Trotsky.From Stalin, one of the most controversial characters in Russian history and whose leadership splits opinion even today - his critics call him a tyrant while his supporters regard him as a capable leader - to the Fathers of the Communist Revolution Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky, rarely seen footage is used alongside restored photographs, expert analysis and archive documents to provide an in-depth look at the lives of these men.Hear what Stalin was like away from the public eye from his granddaughter, learn the truth behind the myths and legends that surround Lenin and discover the story behind the assassination of Trotsky and why he was killed on orders from Stalin himself.
The Lovers' Guide remains the first and best adult guide revealing a wealth of informative engaging and entertaining information designed to revitalise your sex life widen your repertoire and enhance your relationships. Now you can own the first five of these ground-breaking films all in one volume. Contents: The Original Lovers' Guide Making Sex Even Better Better Orgasms for Women Better Orgasms for Men and The Essential Lovers' Guide.
After ten years of building wacky inventions, engineer Vin Marshall teams up with two of his oldest friends; mechanical engineer Paul Carson and inventor Eric Gocke, to build some of the zaniest engineering feats ever attempted. Tackling everything from robo subs to homemade rockets, the daring trio stop at nothing to break records, push boundaries and capture imaginations with their mind-bending inventions. How many balloons could lift up a house just like in the Pixar film Up? Or how high could a rocket reach that's made only from material bought at a hardware store? Using a combination of hard science and innovative visuals How Hard Can It Be? is a fascinating three-part series that designs and performs these and other fun, jaw-dropping experiments.
A top-rated haunting investigation of real paranormal phenomena. Step into the realm of the macabre with the supernatural sleuths of the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) of Penn State University. Ryan Buell and his dedicated detectives are ordinary college kids with some extraordinary extracurricular activities. In addition to juggling classes and social lives these students investigate everything from poltergeists to hauntings and uncover the truth behind frightening real-life mysteries. From a haunted house that was once part of the Underground Railroad to the West Virginia town where the mysterious Mothman was sighted join Buell and his intrepid crew as they travel
Forsdyke is a pathological petty thief who realises he needs help and wants to change his ways so he checks himself in to a crooks anonymous organisation where he will be taught how to control his urge to steal. Everything seems to be going well and Forsdyke’s girlfriend has told him that if he successfully changes his ways then she will marry him. But Forsdyke’s road to recovery is put to a huge test when he gets locked in a department store over Christmas.
Soon after he became Winston Churchill's Bodyguard Walter Thompson was given the challenge of keeping his boss alive during a visit to the Middle East. A leading British politician was a natural target for assassins and on several occasions with Henry's help Churchill was rescued by one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th Century - Lawrence of Arabia.
The U.S. Army in Action begins with America struggling to understand its place in the world while WW I rages in Europe and ends with the United States now a world power pushing the communists out of South Korea. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Winds Of Change - The first chapter shows the U.S. Army posture during the first quarter of the 20th Century the WW I build-up and battle the peacetime demobilization and life in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. 2. The Three Faces Of Evil - Watch the post WW I rise of Mussolini and Hitler. See Japan's aggression in China Italy invading Ethiopia the Spanish Civil War and the effects of the depression in the United States. 3. Flames On The Horizon - Watch world events unfold from 1939 to 1941. you'll see the continuing war in China the early phases of WW II in Europe the fall of France and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. 4. The Spreading Holocaust - In this chapter you'll witness the military events in 1941 with focus on the U.S. involvement in the Pacific Europe and North Africa. 5. The Slumbering Giant Awakes - Observe the U.S. Logistical and tactical operation in North Africa the Pacific the Aleutians New Guinea and Europe during the invasion of Sicily. 6. Global War - Watch the direction of the war change in 1943 on both the European and Pacific fronts. See the Allied advance in Sicily New Guinea Russia Italy and the Pacific Islands. 7. The Tide Turns - Observe the war in Europe in 1944 which includes Allied advances in Italy France Belgium the liberation of Paris and the advance into Germany. 8. The Victory - Witness events leading to the German surrender in May 1945. Watch the demise of Hitler and Mussolini the liberation of the Philippines and the final surrender of Japan in September 1945. 9. The Years Between - Learn about the post war years from 1945 through 1949. See the U.S. occupation of Japan and Germany Russia's expansion in Europe the Indo-Chinese and Greek wars and the Berlin Blockade. 10. The Cobra Strikes - Look at the history leading up to the Korean War the back and forth process of the conflict from 1950 to 1953 and the ultimate cessation of hostilities in July 1953.
The Third DVD in the A Natural Evolutinon series Weckle focuses on all aspects of developing your own sound. Beginning with how to get a great acoustic sound Weckl walks the viewer through all details of tuning your kit and the various functions while guiding the viewer through proper selection and placement. nex Weckl works with the mixing console and covers frequencies equalization phase cancellation and noise gates. This is the most complete sound reinforcement instruction ever developed for drummers.
Wedding Flowers: A Step By Step Guide
From harvesting onions tomatoes and beans to planting garlic feeding birds and adding evergreens to the garden everything you wanted to know about gardening in the autumn months of September to November.
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