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Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries DVD



Dr. Zahi Hawass, the guardian of Egyptian antiquities, and a team of leading archaeologists identify Egypt's ten greatest discoveries. Through scientific analysis, modern archaeology takes you beyond these finds and unlocks their hidden secrets.From major battles, to mega-constructions, to religion and magic, these discoveries uncover the exotic and complex stories of kings, queens and thousands of ordinary people. Join these experts as they reveal the people who developed many of the architectures, beliefs and disciplines that rule the modern world today.

Hey Mr. Green Book



Get smart answers to your toughest green living questions from Sierra Magazine's Answer Guy.Filled with practical, good-humored advice for living lighter on the planet"At Home" chapter offers tips on staying cool, cleaning up and other domestic details"Food for Thought" focuses on how to eat and drink better while spending less"Out and About" covers getting around, fueling up, and enjoying the great outdoors"The Three Rs" shows you how (and why) to reduce, reuse and recycle almost everything"The Big Picture" considers how the environment, politics, religion, and other issues intersectBy Bob Schildgen, author of the popular "Hey Mr. Green" column for Sierra magazinePublication date: March 2008Discover small steps that make a big difference, and get great advice about changing our planet one decision at a time.

Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed DVD



Discover the world, one person at a time with Discovery Atlas! Experience this series like never before with our Blu-ray Discs featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.Discover Brazil through the eyes of its people and explore the surrounding beaches, jungles and landscaping mountains that make this land so vibrant. Witness the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world.From a government worker who dreams of performing the samba at Carnaval, to a young man whose life is capoeira, to a river trader whose livelihood depends on the Amazon, and a maid determined to win the biggest amateur soccer tournament in the world, meet some of the individuals who personify the energy and intensity of this tropical South American paradise.Using the latest HD camera technology coupled with movie-caliber cinematography and effects, hear the stories of several Brazilians whose lives sum up the essence of Brazil and epitomize its people's natural habit of "seizing the moment. "Blu-ray Discs can only be played on a Blu-ray Disc player.

Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed DVD - Standard



Discover the world, one person at a time with Discovery Atlas! Experience this series like never before with our HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc discs featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.Discover Brazil through the eyes of its people and explore the surrounding beaches, jungles and landscaping mountains that make this land so vibrant. Witness the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world.From a government worker who dreams of performing the samba at Carnaval, to a young man whose life is capoeira, to a river trader whose livelihood depends on the Amazon, and a maid determined to win the biggest amateur soccer tournament in the world, meet some of the individuals who personify the energy and intensity of this tropical South American paradise.Using the latest HD camera technology coupled with movie-caliber cinematography and effects, hear the stories of several Brazilians whose lives sum up the essence of Brazil and epitomize its people's natural habit of "seizing the moment. "

Koppel: The People's Republic of Capitalism DVD



Join Ted Koppel and his team of producers as they take an in-depth look at modern-day China in Koppel: The People's Republic of Capitalism. In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake in Sichuan province and on the eve of the Beijing Olympics, this comprehensive two-disc, four-part series explores America's economic relationship with China as well as capitalism's effect on the Chinese people. Joined At The HipThe American and Chinese economies are irreversibly intertwined. Trace the interconnected web of US/China trade, from Mexican migrant workers in North Carolina to a Chongqing teenager working on a boombox assembly line.MAOism to MEismThe population redistribution of the city of Chongqing, combined with the emergence of capitalism, is having a dramatic effect on Chinese culture. Meet a cast of characters in and around Chongqing as they examine the central issues of traditional values, religion, sexuality and political freedom.The Fast LaneChina's streets have gone from being jammed with bicycles to being jammed with cars. Learn how the Chinese car culture is changing China and America and how Chinese automakers are planning an assault on the U.S. market with low-cost cars.It's The Economy, StupidExamine the downsides of China's booming economy. Explore the thorny issue of human rights and learn how China's economy continues to thrive despite the suppression of free speech and the iron fist of the Communist party.

Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed DVD - Blu-ray Disc (for Blu-ray players only)



Discover the world, one person at a time with Discovery Atlas! Experience this series like never before on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.Discover Brazil through the eyes of its people and explore the surrounding beaches, jungles and landscaping mountains that make this land so vibrant. Witness the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world.From a government worker who dreams of performing the samba at Carnaval, to a young man whose life is capoeira, to a river trader whose livelihood depends on the Amazon, and a maid determined to win the biggest amateur soccer tournament in the world, meet some of the individuals who personify the energy and intensity of this tropical South American paradise.Using the latest HD camera technology coupled with movie-caliber cinematography and effects, hear the stories of several Brazilians whose lives sum up the essence of Brazil and epitomize its people's natural habit of "seizing the moment. "

Discovery Atlas 4 DVD Set



Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people. Experience this series like never before on Blu-ray Disc featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.ChinaJoin rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. You'll share in the Olympic dreams of a 12-year-old gymnast and learn about Shanghai's key development tycoon while exploring the country where tradition is meeting modernity in life behind the Great Wall.ItalyWitness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. Inhale and enjoy the spectacle and beauty that is Italy.BrazilLearn the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world. This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to São Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute.AustraliaOne of earth's youngest nations with one of its oldest indigenous populations, Australia is a land of contrasts. Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline.Sweeping in scope, majestic in visual beauty and rich in scholarship, Discovery Atlas builds upon Discovery's 20-year heritage of allowing viewers to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity.Blu-ray Discs can only be played on a Blu-ray Disc player.

Discovery Atlas 4 DVD Set - Standard



Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people. Experience this series like never before with our HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc discs featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.ChinaJoin rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. You'll share in the Olympic dreams of a 12-year-old gymnast and learn about Shanghai's key development tycoon while exploring the country where tradition is meeting modernity in life behind the Great Wall.ItalyWitness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. Inhale and enjoy the spectacle and beauty that is Italy.BrazilLearn the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world. This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to São Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute.AustraliaOne of earth's youngest nations with one of its oldest indigenous populations, Australia is a land of contrasts. Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline.Sweeping in scope, majestic in visual beauty and rich in scholarship, Discovery Atlas builds upon Discovery's 20-year heritage of allowing viewers to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity.

Discovery Atlas 4 DVD Set - Blu-ray Disc (for Blu-ray players only)



Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people. Experience this series like never before on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc featuring exclusive never-before-seen footage.ChinaJoin rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. You'll share in the Olympic dreams of a 12-year-old gymnast and learn about Shanghai's key development tycoon while exploring the country where tradition is meeting modernity in life behind the Great Wall.ItalyWitness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. Inhale and enjoy the spectacle and beauty that is Italy.BrazilLearn the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world. This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to São Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute.AustraliaOne of earth's youngest nations with one of its oldest indigenous populations, Australia is a land of contrasts. Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline.Sweeping in scope, majestic in visual beauty and rich in scholarship, Discovery Atlas builds upon Discovery's 20-year heritage of allowing viewers to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity.