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- 9/11 10th Anniversary Edition DVD
- This 9/11 10th Anniversary DVD Set commemorates the 10th anniversary of the attacks on New York’s World Trade Center with three new special programs. This 3-DVD set contains: VOICES FROM INSIDE THE TOWERS At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, American Flight 11 crashed into the North… [ read more ]
$44.95- $29.78
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off- African American Lives DVD
- An unprecedented four-part series, AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES uncovers a new level personal discovery. Using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis to trace lineages through American history and back to Africa, the series provides life-changing journeys for a diverse group of… [ read more ]
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- The States DVD
- From your own backyard to the remotest points on the map, rediscover America – the strange, the beautiful, and the poignant – with this ultimate celebration of its most unique and wonderful places. Get the entir [ read more ]
$34.95- $24.47
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off- 102 Minutes That Changed America DVD
- The date is forever reserved for reflection and remembrance. Nothing made sense that morning. And it is stunning to look back now and realize how quickly the world-changing events occurred: a mere 102 minutes passed from first impact until the collapse of the second tower. This… [ read more ]
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- The litany of disasters reads like the Apocalypse: melted ice caps, submerged coastal cities, prairies turned to deserts. Mass extinctions. This worst case scenario is not merely a prophecy or work of fiction. It is a very real possibility that may loom in our not too distant future.… [ read more ]
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- Author: From the Editors of Life Magazine For decades Americans have turned to LIFE to see, understand, and remember the most important events and people of our time. Just as LIFE once opened up the glittering Kennedy White House, LIFE now focuses its lens on Barack Obama. The American… [ read more ]
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off- Change We Can Believe in Barack Obamas Plan to Renew Americas Promise...
- Go deep into a pivotal point in American history in Change We Can Believe in: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise (Paperback). Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader -- one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation… [ read more ]
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- Years before becoming the 44th President-elect of the United States, Barack Obama published Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, a lyrical, unsentimental, and powerfully affecting memoir, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller when it was reissued in 2004. It tells… [ read more ]
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- 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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- Putins Labyrinth Spies, Murder and the Dark Heart of the New Russia...
- The new Russia is marching in an alarming direction. Emboldened by escalating oil wealth and newfound prominence as a world power, Russia, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, has veered back toward the authoritarian roots planted in Imperial/Czarist times and firmly established during… [ read more ]
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off- The Taliban DVD
- In this eye-opening documentary, inside sources and restricted material expose the role of the United States and the Soviet Union in empowering - and in many ways creating - the Taliban. This incisive series exposes secrets held for decades. A revealing look at how the US - and the USSR… [ read more ]
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- The True Story of Charlie Wilson's War DVD
- A playboy congressman, an outcast CIA operative, and a socialite steer over $300 million of the United States Government’s money — in an era when Reagan couldn’t raise $19 million for the Contras — to fund a covert war intended to turn Afghanistan into “Russia’s Vietnam.” Is this a joke?… [ read more ]
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off- The Link: Uncovering Our Earliest Ancestor (Hardcover)
- For more than a century, scientists have raced to unravel the human family tree and have grappled with its complications. Now, with an astonishing new discovery, everything we thought we knew about primate origins could change. Lying inside a high-security vault, deep within the heart of one… [ read more ]
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off- American Experience Earth Days Blu-Ray DVD
- It is now all the rage in the Age of Al Gore and Obama, but can you remember when everyone in America was not Going Green ? Visually stunning, vastly entertaining and awe-inspiring, Earth Days looks back to the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement from its post-war… [ read more ]
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- American Experience Earth Days DVD
- It is now all the rage in the Age of Al Gore and Obama, but can you remember when everyone in America was not Going Green? Visually stunning, vastly entertaining and awe-inspiring, Earth Days looks back to the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement from its post-war… [ read more ]
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- Ascent of Money A Financial History of the World (Paperback) Book
- Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of our financial system, from its genesis in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. Whats more, Ferguson reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind all… [ read more ]
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- Big Short Inside the Doomsday Machine (Hardcover) Book
- Author: Michael Lewis A brilliant account—character-rich and darkly humorous—of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff. Truth really is stranger than fiction. Who better than the author of the signature bestseller Liar's Poker to explain how the event we were told was impossible— [ read more ]
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off- Boneyard: Electronics DVD
- Just make sure your DVD player's working so you can enjoy this fascinating look at the afterlife of broken and obsolete electronics. Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? Broken and obsolete electronics are much more than mere landfill. An innovative loo [ read more ]
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- Is New Orleans now the ultimate BONEYARD? How is it possible to recover the wreckage of an entire city? An innovative look at the ultimate in "reuse, recycle, reduce." Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? The Big Easy became the Big Boneyard in the aft [ read more ]
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- Brace for Impact Miracle on the Hudson Survivors Share Their Stories of Near...
- The paperback Brace for Impact book Miracle on the Hudson Survivors Share Their Stories of Near Death and Hope for a New Life offers a rare glimpse into the minds of survivors of the US Airways Flight 1549 that made an emergency landing New York’s Hudson River. Read how that experience in… [ read more ]
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off- By the People The Election of Barack Obama DVD
- Millions saw history made as Barack Obama took the podium on election night. But few witnessed his unguarded moments in the hours and days before he greeted the nation … until now. Meet the man who would be president and the dedicated campaign workers who helped get him there in this… [ read more ]
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off- Crash Proof 2.0 How to Profit From the Economic Collapse (Hardcover) Book
- A fully updated follow-up to Peter Schiff's bestselling financial survival guide-Crash Proof, which described the U.S. economy as a house of cards on the verge of collapse. The economic and monetary disaster which seasoned Wall Street prognosticator Peter Schiff predicted is no longer… [ read more ]
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- Oil seems to be at the center of every major issue confronting us today, but what do we really know about this amazing substance? Get all the answers about Black Gold in this fascinating doc. A comprehensive journey through the life cycle of modern society’s most important fuel. The Oil… [ read more ]
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- Dark Side The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on...
- A provocative study of how the U.S. made disastrous, self-destructive decisions in pursuit of terrorism around the globe in the wake of 9/11 reveals how these actions not only violated the Constitution and American values, but also hampered efforts to bring down Al Qaeda, seriously damaging… [ read more ]
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- In the post-meltdown world, it is irresponsible, ineffective, and ultimately useless to have a serious economic debate without considering and challenging the role of the Federal Reserve. Most people think of the Fed as an indispensable institution without which the country's economy could… [ read more ]
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- Hot, Flat, and Crowded Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew...
- Examines America's loss of focus and national purpose since 9/11, and the global environmental crisis, and shows how the solutions to these two problems are linked.Proposes an ambitious national strategy to address key issues in climate change and energy shortages, identifying the factors… [ read more ]
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- Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey hits the skies with the Air Force Pararescue Teams, the PJs, to take a look at how these helicopter hard-chargers pulled refugees out harm's way and flew them to safety after the recent Katrina catastrophe in the Gulf Coast. [ read more ]
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- 'How we got to where we are in Afghanistan.''—Matthew Kaminski, Wall Street Journal This definitive account of the American experience in Afghanistan ''[zeroes] in on what went awry after America’s successful routing of the Taliban in late 2001'' (Michiko Kakutani, New York Times ) to… [ read more ]
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- Joker One A Marine Platoons Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood...
- After graduating from Princeton, Donovan Campbell wanted to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead. So he joined the service, becoming a commander of a forty-man infantry platoon called Joker One . Campbell had just months to train and transform a ragtag group of… [ read more ]
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- With penetrating insights for today, this vital history of the world economic collapse of the late 1920s offers unforgettable portraits of the four men whose personal and professional actions as heads of their respective central banks changed the course of the twentieth century. It is… [ read more ]
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- See how one man's conviction and determination helped save 3,000 lives on 9/11. [ read more ]
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- NOVA Becoming Green - Growing Environmental Awareness DVD
- What will the car of the future be like? Can solar power help save the Earth from the ravages of global warming? Deadly flooding in Africa, catastrophic hurricanes in the U.S. record high temperatures worldwide, are these natural, temporary glitches in our global climate, or is the… [ read more ]
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- The 2008 collapse of the American economy wreaked havoc on the American people. While the stock market imploded before them, some investors were devastated by a far more trusted source. See the personal chaos brought onto individual investors by Bernie Madoff, a popular and trusted investor… [ read more ]
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- Sellout How Wall Street Greed and Stupidity Destroyed Americas Dominance of...
- From critically acclaimed investigative journalist and CNBC personality Charles Gasparino comes a sweeping examination of the most recent volatile, anxiety-ridden era in our nation's socioeconomic history. The Sellout traces the implosion of the financial services business back to its… [ read more ]
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off- The Cole Conspiracy DVD
- Crewmen detail the fiery reality of the first major salvo in Al Qaeda's war on the United States. Hear from the crewmen who were aboard the destroyer. Footage shows the stricken vessel's struggle for survival. See how Al Qaeda planned and carried out the operation. [ read more ]
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- THE HISTORY CHANNEL® follows up its immensely popular examination of the leading edge of green technology with this great DVD! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Kermit the Frog sang, "It' [ read more ]
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- You can't get a closer look at the technology of the war on terror without a security clearance. [ read more ]
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- The premier episode of A&E's innovative new series tells the story of the 1993 bombing in the words of those who were there. [ read more ]
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- Filmmaker Arthur Kent returns to the Southern Iraqi city in the aftermath of the war. A uniquely human look at the cost of dictatorship, war and occupation. Includes interviews with dozens of ordinary Iraqis and members of the occupying forces. Created by filmmaker Arthur Kent, whose 1998 fil [ read more ]
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- See how an overweight Venezuelan boy, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, turned himself into a swaggering, cold-blooded killer. [ read more ]
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- The Next Great Depression looks at the current economic meltdown in the US and compares and contrasts it with the lead up to the Great Depression, the 1929 Crash, its immediate aftermath and what brought us out of the Depression. Threading first person accounts with expert interviews, the… [ read more ]
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- Before the world heard of Osama bin Laden, there was Ayatollah Khomeini--at the time, the most radical Muslim leader of the 20th century, who challenged the world's ''infidels'' in the name of Allah. [ read more ]
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off- Dogfights of Desert Storm DVD
- The 1991 Gulf War saw the dawn of a new era of aeronautical warfare. See the devastating effectiveness of futuristic combat technology coupled with brilliant flying. Fly alongside the world's most accomplished pilots. Re-creations and computer simulations combine with authentic battle… [ read more ]
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off- Duck & Cover: The Cold War DVD
- The Boomer Generation was the first to live with the real threat of mutually assured destruction. From the beginning of the cold war and Sputnik to the hair-raising reality of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the potential of nuclear proliferation became a way of life. Growing up with the knowledge… [ read more ]
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off- Heroes Under Fire: Captain Crunch DVD
- A former Marine heads to Beirut to discover who was behind the 1983 bombing that decimated the U.S. Embassy. Gripping profiles of courage in the most difficult circumstances. Each episode presents the detailed story of an extraordinary encounter. Hear from survivors of the brutal attack that ch [ read more ]
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- Follow CIA operatives from Islamabad to Afghanistan as they fight the Cold War’s final battle. Gripping profiles of courage in the most difficult circumstances. Each episode presents the detailed story of an extraordinary encounter. Did the last warriors if the Cold War set the stage for Al-Qa [ read more ]
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- Ever wondered how these personal protectors learn their dangerous trade? Find out. [ read more ]
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- MAIL CALL's Gunny heads to the frontline of the war on terror. Gunny brings his experience to the front line and shows us the soldier's perspective. An insider's view of America's ongoing struggle. Patrol the countryside, clear a minefield, and ride a chopper into the dangerous mountains. [ read more ]
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- Iraq, because of its oil and hatred of Jews, was an important battleground between the Axis and Allied powers in World War II. [ read more ]
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- The opening salvo of the War on Terror may have been fired in the Philippine jungle... and no-one heard it until too late. This feature-length special revisits these astounding events. Feature-length documentary takes you on location to jihadist strongholds in the Philippines. Soon to be… [ read more ]
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off- Dogfights: Supersonic DVD
- See what it takes to stalk your prey, shake a bogey and lock on target at Mach 1 and beyond! Experience gut-churning combat action faster than the speed of sound! Fly alongside the world's most accomplished pilots. Re-creations and computer simulations combine with authentic battle footage.[ read more ]
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off- Terror Strikes Moscow DVD
- Survivors of the Moscow theater hostage drama tell of their ordeal at the hands of Chechen terrorists. An insider's view of one of the most daring terrorist acts in memory. Features interviews with survivors. Includes footage of the theater following the deadly rescue. [ read more ]
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- What would you do in the event of a terrorist attack? What supplies do you need? Do you have an escape plan? Go beyond the duct tape to find out what you can do to prepare for a possible attack. [ read more ]
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off- The ArchiTechs Skyscraper Firefighting and Escape DVD
- Five geniuses, and a challenge: innovate fire rescue and evacuation equipment and vehicles for use in skyscraper disasters--and do it in 48 hours! A high-tech think tank of engineers, designers, writers and visionaries, strive to tackle the limitations of today's technology--and by using… [ read more ]
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- This DVD captures the horror and heroism of the attacks through the lenses of photographers. [ read more ]
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- Go aboard the largest moving objects ever built the massive ships that transport the world's oil. [ read more ]
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- See why Patriot missiles failed during Desert Storm and visit the site of Love Canal. [ read more ]
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- Examine the state-of-the-art technologies designed to protect civilians from terrorist attacks. [ read more ]
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- Go into the lawless border lands of Afghanistan in search of the world's most wanted fugitive. Take aim from both sides of the firing line at some of history's most famous battles. Awesome CGI sequences and interviews with leading experts bring the fight to life. Four years after the start of t [ read more ]
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off- Shootout!: Iraq's Most Wanted: Terror at the Border DVD
- The battle is still fresh in the memory of its combatants, some of whom are still risking their lives in the desert. Get a unique, in-depth view of the war still being waged today. Take aim from both sides of the firing line at some of history's most famous battles. Awesome CGI… [ read more ]
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- The former FAA head of security and other experts reflect on the failings that made the September 11th attacks possible. [ read more ]
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- This painstaking examination of the deadly raid that has sparked a firestorm of controversy reconstructs every detail of the ATTACK AT WACO. [ read more ]
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- An exodus of qualified teachers is likely to compound the already daunting problems facing education in America. [ read more ]
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- The leader of the UNABOMBER task force and people close to Kaczynski help shed light on the most famous criminal investigation of the century. [ read more ]
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- Journalists, psychiatrists and former FBI and CIA investigators contribute to this exclusive profile of the September 11th ringleader. [ read more ]
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- This joint investigation with The New York Times goes inside the minds of terrorists willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. [ read more ]
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