American History
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off- Mine Eyes Have Seen : Bearing Witness to the Struggle for Civil Rights...
- LIFE photographer Bob Adelman was present at the most significant moments of our nation's struggle with race relations and recorded them all on film. Bob Adelman's own commentary is supplemented by Charles Johnson's writing. A moving installment from the LIFE Great Photographers series. Nearly [ read more ]
$29.95- $9.97
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off- MMA Americas Extreme DVD
- Mixed Martial Arts is the world's youngest and fastest growing martial art in the world. Fusing devastating strikes and jabs with merciless chokes and joint locks, MMA incorporates elements of Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling, Boxing and Jujitsu into what manyargue is the deadliest fighting form… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Antibiotics The Wonder Drugs DVD
- Leading researchers and scientists reveal the secrets of the medical miracle that has added ten years to the life expectancy of every person on earth! [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Cowboy Tech DVD
- From old-time shoot-outs to a 21st century round-up, see how this iconic occupation has changed with the times. Get the scoop on the trademark boots, hats and saddles. See how modern cowboys deploy an arsenal of decidedly up-to-date tools. Ride the range and explode out of the chute with modern [ read more ]
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- An in-depth look at the technology conceived or developed by America's first billionaire. [ read more ]
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- From Nazi war machines to test pilots to the planes of the future, this is an all-encompassing look at JET ENGINES. [ read more ]
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- From Air Force 1 to the world's most secure limo, hop a ride with the vehicles that shuttle the Chief Executive across the country and around the world. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Saloons DVD
- From a ladle and tin cup in an 1850s' mining camp and Civil War tent saloons to Prohibition-era speakeasies, we investigate the history of the American saloon, and go behind-the-scenes at Billy Bob's, a three-acre Texan saloon, and a Los Angeles sports bar with a computerized… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Auto Store DVD
- Get the inside story of an industry that has grown from a single section of the Sears catalog to a $100 billion industry. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. See how three cartoon characters h [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Creation of the Computer DVD
- They are the machines at the center of the information age. They have revolutionized our lives and our world, making previously unthinkable tasks automatic and linking people together around the planet. Join MODERN MARVELS® for a fascinating look at the history of the computer. See… [ read more ]
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- This is the fascinating chronicle of the engineering wonder that forever transformed American history. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Oakland Bay Bridge DVD
- Trace the history of the Bay icon from Gold Rush era dreams to the 21st century. Meet the engineers charged with keeping this extraordinary structure viable for generations to come. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Wheel DVD
- Here's the complete story of the innovation that has kept man moving for millennia. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels World War I Tech DVD
- The Great War saw the debut of a new generation of weaponry that revolutionized the way wars are fought. Military scholars reveal how the blend of new technologies and old tactics played out in legendary battles like Verdun. An expansive survey of the many weapons that were first… [ read more ]
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off- Moments Of Truth With Stephen Ambrose DVD
- World War II comes to life through the personal stories and reflections of dozens of participants in the conflict. [ read more ]
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off- More Dangerous Cargo! DVD
- Ride with some of the most dangerous payloads on earth to see how they make it safely to their destinations. [ read more ]
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off- Mothers of Invention DVD
- Meet the inventive women whose stories and creations have been overshadowed by the exploits of their male counterparts. Hear their stories of discovery and find out why so many of their inventions went without credit. Includes extensive interviews with some of today's most successful… [ read more ]
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off- Motorheads DVD
- In the fast-paced world of auto restoration, three friends have combined their talents to create a business called Motorheads. They're known for taking the absolute worst broken down vehicles, and bringing them back to life by turning them into automotive masterpieces. The high-pressure work… [ read more ]
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off- Mystery of the Anasazi DVD
- In the American Southwest, there is no more puzzling mystery than the magnificent stone cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. Why did the Anasazi Indians suddenly move their villages to these perilous cliffs in the 13th century? [ read more ]
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- Host John Chatterton travels to the English coast to dive on both wrecks in the dark and murky North Sea, and meet up with historians and divers who help him piece together clues left by these two WWI ghosts. Maritime historians and British naval experts help analyze the findings. See… [ read more ]
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SALE- National Geographic Five Years On Mars DVD
- When the NASA rovers Spirit and Opportunity touched down on Mars in 2004, they weren’t expected to last long—perhaps 90 days, or six months at most. But 90 days have stretched into almost five years, and a short-term science mission searching for evidence of water has turned into one of the… [ read more ]
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- National Geographic Inside the Green Berets DVD
- The National Geographic Channel received special permission from the Pentagon to film the fearless Green Berets in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the film crew’s visit coincided with one of the worst explosions in the region, and the deadly blast killed two soldiers and injured some of the… [ read more ]
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off- National Geographic: The Lost JFK Tapes - The Assassination DVD
- To mark the anniversary of JFK's assassination on November 22,1963, hundreds of hours of news footage, radio reports, audio recordings and home movies have been released that captured history as it was chaotically unfolding. This unique eyewitness material was first stored by local news… [ read more ]
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off- Native American Tech DVD
- Explore the tools, weapons and wisdom of the people led by men like Geronimo and Red Cloud. WILD WEST TECH examines the tools and tricks of the trade on the frontier. Discover the secrets of healers and medicine men. Examine the weapons and tactics of battles like Little Big Horn. [ read more ]
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off- Naval Aviation DVD
- NAVAL AVIATION traces the evolution of Navy fighter aircraft from the first takeoff from a warship by Eugene Ely in 1910 to the Top Guns of Desert Storm. Meet the men and machines that give the U.S. Navy unchallenged air superiority. [ read more ]
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off- Naval Guns DVD
- Get up close with some of the largest guns ever made--the massive weapons that give meaning to the concept of "sea power." [ read more ]
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off- Nazi POWs in America DVD
- Here is the untold story of the nearly 380,000 German prisoners held on US soil during World War II. [ read more ]
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off- Nine Men Down DVD
- As the Vietnam War spilled over the border into Cambodia, increasing numbers of journalists became victims of the conflict. Shot on location in Cambodia. Features interviews with Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and Ted Koppel. An extraordinary look at the dangers faced by journalists in war zones. [ read more ]
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- No Less Than Victory A Novel of World War II Book (Hardcover) Book
- No Less Than Victory is the crowning achievement in master storyteller Jeff Shaara’s soaring World War II trilogy, revealing the European war’s unforgettable and harrowing final act. After the success of the Normandy invasion, the Allied commanders are buoyantly confident that the war in… [ read more ]
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off- No Ordinary Time (Paperback) Book
- No Ordinary Time is a monumental work, a brilliantly conceived chronicle of one of the most vibrant and revolutionary periods in the history of the United States. With an extraordinary collection of details, Goodwin masterfully weaves together a striking number of story lines—Eleanor and… [ read more ]
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- Nothing Like It in the World The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad...
- Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad -- the investors who risked their businesses and money; the enlightened politicians who understood its importance;… [ read more ]
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off- Obama The Historic Campaign in Photographs (Hardcover) Book
- Through 150 striking color photographs, Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs charts the road to Barack Obama's nomination as the first African American to lead the presidential ticket of a major party. Visually revealing and dramatic, it's a story of history told in photos. Order… [ read more ]
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- On The Road With Charles Kuralt: Set 1 DVD
- Learn about the eccentricities and wonders of American culture in the Emmy Award-winning series, "On the Road with Charles Kuralt, Set 1" (2009), a fascinating look into lives of everyday Americans and what makes them unique and special. Spending 20 years in search of the real America and… [ read more ]
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off- One Square Mile of Hell The Battle for Tarawa (Paperback) Book
- The author of Pacific Alamo: The Battle for Wake Island furnishes a definitive account of the November 1943 battle for control of the Tarawa atoll in the South Pacific, between the 2nd Marine Division and Japanese forces, in a volume based on combatants' letters, diaries, and interviews with… [ read more ]
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off- One Woman, One Vote DVD
- How could America call itself the world's greatest democracy, but continue to deny the right to vote to more than half of its citizens? This program documents the struggle which culminated in the passing of the 19th Amendment in the U.S. Senate by one vote. Witness the 70-year struggle for… [ read more ]
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off- Only Thing Worth Dying For How Eleven Green Berets Forged a New Afghanistan...
- On a moonless night just weeks after September 11, 2001, U.S. Special Forces team ODA 574 infiltrates the mountains of southern Afghanistan with a seemingly impossible mission: to foment a tribal revolt and force the Taliban to surrender. Armed solely with the equipment they can carry on… [ read more ]
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off- Outlaw Tech DVD
- While they relied on their trusty six-shooters, the outlaws of the Old West were also quick to adopt new technologies. [ read more ]
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- Pacific Battlefront Collector's Edition DVD
- The war in the Pacific during World War II was the greatest naval conflict in history. Across the huge expanse of the Pacific, the navies of the United States and Japan slugged it out with a ferocity never imagined. Every conceivable type of naval activity was engaged in from massive air… [ read more ]
- $14.98
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off- Exclusive
- Pacific The Lost Evidence 2-Disc DVD Set
- Individual stories of heroism and courage are explored in the exact spots where the Pacific theatre of war took place as young American soldiers took on the seemingly invincible and increasingly desperate Japanese army in a series of bitter and hard-fought battles. From Pearl Harbor,… [ read more ]
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off- Paddy Whacked: The Irish Mob DVD
- “No Irish Need Apply!” So read the placards and notices at every job-site, boarding-house and breadline in 1850’s America. From the moment they arrived on American shores, fleeing the unimaginable privations of the Potato Famine, new Irish immigrants banded together for self-preservation.… [ read more ]
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