Documentary

• The Great War - 1914 - 1918 | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £8.84   |  Saving you £-0.85 (-10.60%)   |  RRP £7.99

  The Great War was ushered in the 20th Century. It was 'the war to end all wars' a senseless slaughter that set the stage for the bloodiest century in human history. Yet it was more than just a war between nations. It was a war between what was and what was to be. The 'old world' was dying and the new world had yet to be born. People of all classes and nations saw it as some great cleansing fire that would accelerate this battle and lead to a better world. But when it was over mor

• The Great Stupa Sculptures | DVD | (13/07/2009) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Great Stupa Sculptures The 2000-year-old sculptures from Amaravati are among the greatest treasures at the British Museum. Depicting Buddhist themes and events in the life of the Buddha they once embellished the Great Stupa at Amaravati one of the most important religious sites of ancient India. From golden age to ruin to the rediscovery of its relics this film tells the history of this once breathtaking monument. It explains too the iconography and symbolism of some of its finest surviving sculptures and explores and celebrates the artistic traditions and extraordinary craftsmanship that lie behind them.

• Encyclopaedia Of World War 2 - Vol. 4 - Charles De Gaulle To Focke-Wolf | DVD | (04/03/2008) from £14.83   |  Saving you £-4.84 (-48.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This gripping documentary of the 20th century's most terrible conflict combines film footage from news services military archivists and ministries of propaganda to bring the war vividly to life. With knowledgeable narration from Patrick Allen this is a one volume of the definitive DVD collection of World War 2.

• Buddihism in China | DVD | (24/08/2009) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Chinese Buddhism refers collectively to the various schools of Buddhism that have flourished in China proper since ancient times. Many of these schools integrated the ideas of Confucianism, Taoism and other indigenous philosophical systems so that what was initially a foreign religion (the Buddha dharma) came to be a natural part of Chinese civilization, albeit with a unique character. Buddhism has played an enormous role in shaping the mindset of the Chinese people, affecting their aesthetic...

• Battleground Vietnam - War in the Jungle - Collectors Edition Tin Box Set | DVD | (14/01/2008) from £32.38   |  Saving you £-19.39 (-149.30%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Vietnam War was one of the worst horrors of the second half of the 20th century and the causes behind it continue to baffle people to this day. How did it start? What were the justifications for America's involvement in Nam? Could it have been avoided altogether? Now in this stunning and detailed 3 disc collection see the war as it was - warts and all. Go back to the early days of French colonialism in Southeast Asia and get an understanding of the underlying circumstances that became the breeding ground for the war; witness the horror of jungle warfare and see what life was like for the brave soldiers who put it all on the line; and behold the stunning battles bombs and explosions that bring the war home in living colour. Heartbreaking images of entire villages torn to the ground and motherless children explore the human calamity of the war and the war's eventual end will leave you wondering what price was paid for freedom and was it all worth it? Though it is long over the Vietnam War will always remain fresh in the minds of the men who fought and the millions who lived through a decades-long conflict right in their backyard. Battleground Vietnam: War in the Jungle covers it all from beginning to end with more than six hours of original footage that brings the battle closer to home than ever.

• Cronkite Remembers a Remarkable Century | DVD | (22/09/2008) from £22.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (34.30%)   |  RRP £34.99

  This revealing 3 DVD collection features footage from the Cronkite family private library and rare historic newsreel from the CBS News archives the Library of Congress the National Archives United Press and Photo as well as dozens of other international and educational archives. Episodes Comprise: 1. World War 1 2. The Great Depression 3. The Rise of Organised Crime 4. World War 2 5. The Cold War 6. Television And Politics 7. Vietnam And Civil Rights 8. Man On The Moon

• Steam In Britain - L.M.S. Lines | DVD | (07/11/2011) from £1.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (84.70%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Steam In Britain - L.M.S. LinesThe London, Midland and Scottish Railway (The L.M.S.) was the largest of the four railway companies formed in 1923. Its territory stretched from Wick in the North to Bournemouth in the South, although its principal areas of operation were along the West coasts of England and Scotland and the industrial Midlands. Its legacy of steam locomotives is one of the finest and many of them still run today, lovingly restored, on both private railways and the national system. Observed over the last decade this DVD records the majesty of live L.M.S. steam and allows the viewer to relieve Steam in Britain on L.M.S. Lines.

• Modern Conflicts - Vietnam War | DVD | (01/06/2013) from £12.98   |  Saving you £17.01 (56.70%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Box Set Comprise: Vietnam: The Endless Abyss Vietnam: POWS: Stories of Survival Vietnam: Coast Guard at War Patrol Boat Vietnam (Combat Zone) Hill 876 (Combat Zone) Battle of Hue (Combat Zone)

• 1930's - Decade To Remember | DVD | (31/01/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  The Time Of Your Life - Decade To Remember The 1930's

• Metal Guitar, Melodic Speed, Shred and Heavy Riffs Level 2 | DVD | (08/09/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Alexi Laiho is a highly acclaimed guitarist and front man of the metal band Children of Bodom. He has emerged as a modern guitar hero whose virtuosity is inspiring a new generation of guitarist who want to excel at playing. In Level 2 Alexi continues to encourage you to push the limits of speed and technique. He walks you through many of his leads in their entirety and teaches you his mastery of 5 and 6 string arpeggios string skipping arpeggios chromatic scale patterns and advanced right hand tapping. Learn to create two part harmony guitar sections play syncopated rhythms Alexi's personal warm up routine and more in this master class. Included with this DVD: A lifetime membership to The Rock House Method lesson support system on the web @ www.rockhousemethod.com. Use your member number found inside the DVD box to register for: Get helpful tips Ask the teacher Use the student message boards Download backing tracks to play over Take a Quiz Access ""Sheet Music"" Post original compositions Download FREE ""Tuner"" and ""Metronone"" software Explore tons of other content to help make learning fun and complete

• Hawaii | DVD | (03/01/2014) from £3.43   |  Saving you £6.82 (314.29%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Travel documentary in German: Hawaii

• Lascaux - The Prehistory Of Art | DVD | (20/05/2002) from £32.37   |  Saving you £-7.38 (-29.50%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Palettes: a series of films devoted to great works in painting history. Thanks to recent developments in video animation technique the secrets of these images are revealed like thrilling adventures of discovery. Lascaux: The Prehistory of Art An Alain Jaubert film. Colour / 60 minutes / 1995. Lascaux is the most beautiful and the most lavish of all the adorned prehistoric caves. But is there really such a think as prehistoric art? Who were the painters of Lascaux? The t

• Alien Adventure | DVD | (07/07/2008) from £8.39   |  Saving you £4.59 (85.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Transform your livingroom into a multi-dimensional experience of sound and motion! Steadfastly moving through the galaxy a group of aliens head toward planet Earth in hope of establishing a new home for their people. Little do they know they're in for the ride of their lives when they land in the middle of Adventure Planet a new hi-tech amusement park not yet open to the public.

• Eye on Extreme Monster Trucks | Blu Ray | (01/12/2008) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-9.29 (-62.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Eye On Extreme Monster Trucks: Jimmy Creten

• Heroes Of World War II | DVD | (16/05/2005) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  In tems of lives lost and military destruction this global conflict was the most devastating war in human history. Beginning in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and an Anglo-french coalition it widened to include most of the nations in the world. It ended in 1945 leaving a new world order dominated by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.

• Alan Roth - Inside Out In The Open | DVD | (30/06/2008) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A documentary directed by Alan Roth that is an expressionist journey into the music known as free jazz.

• Picture Framing - Basic And Advanced Skills | DVD | (14/08/2004) from £6.98   |  Saving you £6.01 (46.30%)   |  RRP £12.99

  All you need to know about creating your own frames.

• Tranquil World - The Mystery Of Egypt | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  An impressive and mystical journey to one of the oldest cultures of the world. Travel back to ancient civilisations and enjoy the past with the beautiful landscape and mystery of Egypt with two stunning audio tracks available for your selection.

• 2012: Science or Superstition | DVD | (09/11/2009) from £8.07   |  Saving you £-6.08 (-305.50%)   |  RRP £1.99

  December 21 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in Central America. Countless books and websites magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse-the end of time-and those who see a coming renewal a rebirth of consciousness. Adding fuel to the debate some scientists see the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years as evidence of a catastrophic climax of events in 2012. How much of what we're hearing is science and how much is superstition? In this film the leading researchers writers and scientists in the field tell us exactly what this date means to them why it's important and what we should expect.

• Johnny Griffin and Richie Cole - Jazz Life Vol. 1 | DVD | (23/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £20.99

  Tracklisting:Johnny Griffin Quartet:01. Opening And Blues For Gonzi.02. A Monk's Dream.03. 56 And Closing.Richie Cole Group:04. Opening And Hi Fly.05. I Can't Get Started.06. Punishment Blues.07. Yard Bird Suite.08. Red Top.