Kickin' Chickens In Kung-Fu Capers.
The ultimate present for lovers of steam and English Heritage! Fred Dibnah - Age Of Steam: A series of six half hour programmes on Fred's passion for steam engines! The Flying Scotsman: Take a trip on the world famous Flying Scotsman; the complete story behind the world's first locomotive! The Lost Railways: A nostalgic look at Britain's abandoned railways lost to the public since the 1950s Featuring the following famous routes: 1. The Great Central Railway from London to Nottingham 2. The Somerset & Dorset from Bath to Bournemouth 3. The Waverly route in Scotland from Carlisle to Edinburgh
For more than twenty years the Harrier has been a unique weapon in the western armoury the world's first vertical take-off and landing combat aircraft capable of operations from unprepared strips and small ships. Harrier tells the story of this revolutionary fighter from the experiments with the 'Flying Bedstead' Short SCI and P.1127 Kestrel to today's worldwide deployment of GR.Mk3s with the RAF. Also featured are the FRS.1s with the Royal Navy and Indian Navy AV-8Bs with the US Marine Corps and AV-8A Matadors with the Spanish armed forces. In addition to film of the Harrier during its combat initiation in the Falklands Campaign there are extraordinary scenes of weapon delivery. Harriers are also seen operating close to the front line in Central Europe and supporting amphibious landings during NATO exercises. The superb footage is accompanied by a detailed script by leading aviation authority Bill Gunston. Bonus Book: The 'Jump jet' was the first vertical/short take-off and landing (VSTOL) operational jet aircraft developed using the revolutionary vectored thrust Pegasus engine. Following its development from the P.1127 first tethered 'hops' to the Sea Harrier and the powerful and potent GR9 The Harrier Story also includes a look at other air forces who operated the aircraft. This hardback illustrated book is full of fascinating 'Did You Know' facts completing the extraordinary story of the Harrier.
This DVD features footage of some of the most attractive and picturesque steam train routes from across the country, all set to the glorious and evocative music of David Tierney. With footage captured between 1985 and 2005 this DVD displays steam during one of the most enjoyable eras for enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the world of trains.
Evocative visually stunning and utterly unforgettable Disarm spans a dozen countries to look at how despite a global ban millions of anti-personnel mines continue to claim victims daily in over 80 countries. Co-directed by Mary Wareham the founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and Brian Liu with an original score by Brendan Canty of Fugazi Disarm features harrowing footage smuggled out of the isolated nation of Burma scenes from minefields in Iraq and Colombia and exclusive scenes shot by Afghan deminers.
Cecep Arif Rahman practices Pencat Silat, the Indonesian Art of Fighting, Panglipur Style, which comes from Garut (Indonesia, Western Java). The specificity of his style is that it combines fast and soft techniques with fast and hard techniques, the principle being the use of both at the same time in order to surprise and to destabilize the opponent. In mastering the Golok, first, you'll study in this DVD the basic techniques of the Golok, thanks to handling exercises. Then comes the learnin...
For 16 miles the Seven Valley Railway follows Britain's longest River linking gentle countryside and historic towns which are steeped in the relics of our industrial past. From the new Victorian style station at Kidderminster the programme journeys north using the lines steam locomotives including the Great Marquess aK4 class loco. Along the way the visitor can see traditional crafts such as carpet rope and clay pipe making. There are also superb stations and viaducts as well as the ferry at Hampton Loade a waterwheel at Daniels Mill and the picturesque River Severn itself. At journeys end in Bridgenorth there is a tour of the ancient town and a chance to see the Midland motor museum before going on to the world famous heritage site at Ironbridge.
In The Gift Of Jabez: The Power Of Practical Prayer Jabez's prayer is examined and revealed as never before. Combining in-depth interviews featuring Biblical scholars from a variety of religious traditions The Gift of Jabez presents a complete and vivid portrait of this miraculous phenomenon. The Gift of Jabez includes a detailed history of the prayer the full story of Jabez and his times plus music and Holy Land footage creating a serene atmosphere in which to learn and practice this unique prayer.
Since the mid-'70s hip-hop music has evolved from a street corner phenomenon based in New York City to a sound and style that has made its mark on nearly every level of popular culture around the world. With footage of the many of the major hip-hop artists of the past decade HIP HOP STORY bravely attempts to look into the lives of these major players in what has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The lm also focuses on how the genre changed following the deaths of superstars Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. Interviews with record executives and stars such as Snoop Dog Ice Cube KRS-One and DMX help shed light on this major force in popular culture.
This box set brings together five fascinating programmes about the british royal family including - royal heritage - british royalty through the ages royal scandals and conspiracies royal romances and two programmes about Diana the princess of wales - Diana - a princess remembered and who killed Diana?
What will it mean when most of us can afford to have the information in our DNA - all three billion chemical letters of it - read, stored, and available for analysis? Cracking Your Genetic Code reveals that we stand on the verge of such a revolution. During this remarkable documentary, we meet a cancer patient who appears to have cheated death and a cystic fibrosis sufferer breathing easily because scientists have been able to pinpoint and neutralise the genetic abnormalities underlying their conditions. But what are the moral dilemmas raised by this new technology? Will it help or urt us to know the diseases that may lie in our future?
The idea of uniting the ship and the aircraft is a simple one. But this simple idea has been the subject of great technical innovation has led to decisive military success and has found itself the focus of increasing controversy. Since the mid 1940's aircraft carriers have proved that they have an unrivalled ability to deliver massive firepower against the enemy at the same time as possessing the traditional flexibility of a navel force. Carriers and more particularly the aircraft they support have been subject to constant development. This documentary traces that development from its very beginnings in the First World War; and also looks at the role of the aircraft in Coastal Protection.
This easy-to-follow Bass DVD tutor will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing track!
Clear pictures and demonstrations along with jargon free commentary to guide you through...
The German Propaganda Kompanien (PK) captured the events of Hitler's war on every front. Their footage was used to produce Die Deutsche Wochenschau a weekly cinema newsreel detailing the events of World War II on land sea and air. For the first time these unique primary source films have been collated edited and translated into English in order to produce a complete military history of the Third Reich drawn exclusively from German primary sources. This amazing range of films captures the events of World War II exactly as they were presented to contemporary cinema audiences while the actions of the battlefield were still unfolding. This volume featuring translated Wochenschau newsreels dating from 1941 records the one thousand day siege of Leningrad-one of the decisive actions of World War II.
Learn to play the drums with heavy-metal master Jason Bittner.
Have you ever come home and just not eanted to go to the gym? If so this workout is for you. Based on lyengar's principals of alignment this workout includes movement (vinyasa) breathing exercises (pranayama) and yoga calisthetics to help strengthen the body and mind.
This comprehensive DVD documentary film tells the life story of one of Jazz's all-time great pianists, Oscar Peterson; a technical virtuoso and master of swing whose life has been shaped by his own extraordinary talent and driving ambition. We witness the triumphant musical renaissance of the Oscar Peterson Trio: Oscar Peterson, bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis together again after two decades, and we hear firsthand accounts of Oscar's clashes with racism, further complicated by pre...
A dream come true! Your chance to go round a preserved railway and learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about steam trains, such as: How the signals work How the locomotives are maintained What it’s like to ride on the footplate What it’s like to be a steam train driver And much, much more... A brilliantly informative “behind the scenes” glimpse into the fascinating world of steam, seen through the eyes of a young boy in the 20th Century.
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