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Publisher
Marketed and distributed in the U.S. by New Video Group
Pub. Date
2005, c1997
Language
English
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Description
Traces the emergence of the modern-day Christmas celebration from pagan festivals such as the Roman Saturnalia, and how British settlers in the New World transformed the patron saint of children into the enduring figure of Santa Claus.
Publisher
Distributed by New Video
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Following his rapid rise through the ranks of the King's Navy, Hornblower is assigned to the HMS Renown which is sailing to the West Indies to subdue a pirate fleet. Her brutal captain is rapidly going insane forcing Hornblower to take action that threatens not only his naval career but his life as well.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
America's most famous political family has undoubtedly suffered more than its share of tragedy, beginning with the untimely deaths of Joe Jr. and Kathleen in separate airplane crashes during WWII to John Jr.'s fatal airplane crash. In the interim there have been two assassinations, as well as murder, rape and drug charges for the Kennedy cousins.
Publisher
A&E
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Studies the controversial conflict, also known as "Mr. Polk's War," from both sides, exploring why it began, how it was fought, and why it ended in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Mexican and American historians unravel the many conflicting stories about the struggle, which features such figures as future president Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, and Robert E. Lee. DVD format.
Publisher
History
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"This film documents the Vietnam War in the words of Americans who served there. It features home movies and rare archival footage collected during a worldwide search and now presented in high definition. Many scenes are graphic in nature and viewer discretion is advised." -- Container.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
All the presidents' wives: An in-depth look at America's First Ladies - from Martha Washington to Mary Todd Lincoln to Eleanor Roosevelt to Jacqueline Kennedy to Hillary Clinton. Each segment offers an engaging portrait of the woman. These women have held one of the most enigmatic, yet high-profile, jobs in the country.
First mothers: Chronicles the life stories of Sara Delano Roosevelt, Rose Kennedy, Hannah Milhous Nixon, Nelle Reagan, Virginia...
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
"Delve deep into the origins and enigmas of the scriptures with this groundbreaking program from the acclaimed series, 'Mysteries of the Bible.' No death in all of history has had a greater impact on mankind than the Biblical account of the death of Jesus Christ. And while his life is cloaked in mystery, the details of his death remain even more veiled. Could events have occurred as written in the Bible? Join scholars and archaeologists on a historic...
Publisher
History Channel Club
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
"The United States would have lost the American Revolution had it not been for the leadership of two great American generals -- George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Here are the intriguing strategies behind Washington's brave campaigns...and new insights about Arnold's own heroics"--Container.
13) The straw woman
Series
Midsomer murders volume set 8
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
When a curate dies tragically at a festival revival, some villagers of Midsomer Parva suspect black magic. Barnaby and Scott unravel a centuries-old mystery, complicated by Scott's attraction to a schoolteacher who has been branded a witch by the village.
Series
Midsomer murders volume set 9
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets. A series of grisly murders rocks the village of Fletcher's Cross and local spiritualists fall under suspicion.