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Extreme Engineering: Holland's Barriers to the Sea DVD
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Most of Holland is below sea level, a drainage basin for three major rivers. This problem has plagued the country with periodic flooding, killer sea swells and massive loss of crops and life since the Middle Ages.In 1995, after a pounding from a world-class hurricane, workers began constructing one of the engineering wonders of the world – the Delta Works and Measlandkering – a series of barriers designed to protect the country from the encroaching sea.Watch as designers reveal the inner workings of these surprisingly sophisticated contraptions. The Delta Works is a network of massive, computer-controlled sea barriers and dams that straddle each of the major rivers emptying into the delta. While the Measlandkering is a gigantic sea surge barrier a quarter-of-a-mile wide that consists of two horizontal, hydraulically-run walls, each of whose giant sea "arms? is 1,000 feet long. Technicians demonstrate the practical power source behind the barriers – the Netherlands' famous, electrically-driven windmills! The system's 60 floodgates – each 75 feet high -remain standing in good weather, allowing the three rivers to flow into the sea, but are lowered in less than an hour for threatening storms.In 1995, 200,000 people fled for their lives as the sea came crashing in. But with the addition of the Delta Works and the Measlandkering – holding the worst the angry sea can throw – the countryside and its people are assured to be safer and drier!This title is part of Season 1.
Extreme Engineering: Oakland Bay Bridge DVD
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Extreme Engineering unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans of our times. Some are theoretical; others are in the works. But all of these modern marvels pose challenges that stretch the definition of what's possible. Watch as jaw-dropping computer animation and first-hand accounts from builders, designers and engineers breathe life into the most extreme construction projects ever conceived.Follow some of the top bridge builders and engineers in the country as they try to tackle the biggest construction project in California history the new Oakland Bay Bridge. Expected to be the most heavily trafficked bridge in the nation, this $2.8 billion monster will span the East Bay, connecting San Francisco and Oakland. The project was due to be finished in 2003. But now, it's looking more like 2007. While there's enormous pressure to stay on schedule, the daily, unexpected difficulties associated with building a two-mile, earthquake-proof road over 300 feet of water are tough to beat.This title is part of Season 2.
Extreme Engineering: Subways in America DVD
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Manhattan's skyline may be world famous, but the Big Apple's most impressive engineering feat lies underground. The New York subway became the word's largest mass transit system shortly after it opened in 1904. Today, it carries fully one-third of all mass transit passengers in the United States. But after decades of neglect, New York's once great subway is nearing collapse.Follow one of the most ambitious public works projects in American history: the complete overhaul of the New York subway. This enormous renovation effort will transform the city's subways and commuter rails into the most technologically advanced mass transit system in the world – that is, if all goes as planned. Join structural engineers as they grapple with the difficulties of updating the transit system while keeping it open to the public. And, watch as city planners work to strike a balance between attracting even more people to the city that never sleeps...and transporting them effectively.This title is part of Season 1.
Extreme Engineering: Woodrow Wilson Bridge DVD
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Extreme Engineering unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans of our times. Some are theoretical; others are in the works. But all of these modern marvels pose challenges that stretch the definition of what's possible. Watch as jaw-dropping computer animation and first-hand accounts from builders, designers and engineers breathe life into the most extreme construction projects ever conceived.One of America's most ambitious construction projects is currently underway on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. The 40-year-old Woodrow Wilson bridge, which carries drivers over the Potomac River while allowing boats to safely use the heavily trafficked water below, has proven inadequate for the demands of the 21st century. But, engineers have devised a solution: an updated, draw-span design that will accommodate increased traffic both above and below. Watch as the 2,000-ton bridge is shipped by barge from Florida to Maryland and carefully lifted into place, using precariously balanced strand jacks in the water. Then, see how workers install the massive concrete support piers so huge that a special vehicle is commissioned to transport them to the site.This title is part of Season 3. Presented in 16:9 widescreen format.
Fight Fat After Forty Book
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Burn unwanted "toxic weight" from your body for good with this revolutionary book perfect for every woman over forty!Determine your stress profile and eating pattersEnergize your body and become stress resilientBoost midlife metabolism and lose fat fastBased on ground breaking research from the National Institutes of HealthUses a groundbreaking three-pronged approach to improve eating habitsLearn what to eat and when to eat by navigating the dangerous "CortiZone" hours the time of day when you're most vulnerable to stress eatingWritten by clinician and scientist Dr. Pamela PeekePublication date: September 2000Tailor this revolutionary program to meet your specific needs. Its revolutionary three-pronged approach will break your stress and fat cycle and leave you healthy, fit and trim for life.
Flip That House: Glynis' Las Vegas Gamble Download
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Learn the latest trends in "buy-sell" house renovation with creative home transformations. From the owner's initial investment to their plans for "face-lifts" through the re-selling process, witness the step-by-step renovations and cosmetic work that goes into the exciting, entrepreneurial world of house-flipping.Interior designer Glynis rolls the dice and buys a Las Vegas home she hopes to flip for profit. Shortly after workers begin demolition, Glynis' contractor discovers some problems with a doorframe in the master bedroom. This proves to be an added expense that Glynis hadn't counted on.For the remainder of the flip, the stakes are high and Glynis hopes to finish without more costly setbacks. All bets are off as she races toward the prize of completion.
Flipping Confidential Book
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Looking for some financial freedom? Join Kirsten Kemp, the host of TLC's hit show Property Ladder, as she gives first-time investors the guidance and tips to buy cheap, fix fast and sell high.Learn how to get started with little savings or free timeFind great leads and follow up on themClean up your credit and find financingSign up a great agent, lender or contractorLearn when you can do it yourself, and when to hire a proKeep costs down during renovationsSet schedules and plan for costs and feesMaster home staging for higher profitsManage mistakes before they become disastersWritten by Kirsten Kemp, host of TLC's hit show Property LadderPublication date: March 2007If you want to get out of the office, be your own boss, spend more time with your family, and make a truckload of money, this is book is the ultimate guide to your new life.
Flybar 800 Extreme Pogo Stick
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Spring into action with a high-performance spring designed for big air or technical terrain. Easily switch from a 180 lb. rider to an 80 lb. riderStowable adjustment toolUltra-fast, single pin piston adjustmentPolyurethane shock and sound absorption systemUltra light 12 lbs. Feels like a trampoline with no high impact jumpingBike-pedal width foot pegs for extra stability and control1 year warrantyAchieve big air! The Flybar adds a new dimension to the classic pogo stick.
G-Man: Making of an FBI Agent DVD
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Go inside the FBI's National Academy in Quantico Virginia, the secretive facility that acts as the testing and proving ground for this nation's finest law enforcement personnel. See the training of federal agents and top rated municipal police officers up close – intense regimens, some of which are shown for the first time. Take a unique look at the physical, mental and emotional challenges "top gun" law enforcement officers must overcome in order to survive and advance. Thanks to a special clearance granted by the FBI, gain unprecedented access to this hidden world of training like never before.
Gaiam® Organic Cotton Sateen Bedding
Gaiam
Gaiam's Sateen Bedding is woven from exceptionally soft organic cotton and drenched in a global palette of colors. 100% organic cotton300 thread countColors created with low eco-impact dyesFitted sheet, duvet cover, and pillowcases sold separatelyDecorative hemstitching on pillowcases and flat sheetFitted sheet measures 16" deepColors: Thyme, indigo, leaf, eggplant, paprika, terra cotta, amber, flaxen, or naturalSizes: Twin, full, queen, or kingChlorine- and softener-free finishing preserves the purity and softness of the cotton Get the sleep you deserve in these supersoft organic sheets – your body will thank you for it. Buy now at Gaiam.com
Galapagos: Beyond Darwin DVD
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Takes a scientific and photographic look at marine and terrestrial life of the Galapagos Islands. The inspiration behind Charles Darwin's boldest theories of evolution, the Galapagos Islands may be more provocative than Darwin originally expected.Explore the fascinating world of the Galapagos archipelago that Charles Darwin couldn't explore in his 1835 visit. Using underwater footage and state-of-the-art scientific equipment, marvel as new discoveries are made about marine and terrestrial life.
German Jets and V1 & V2 Flying Bombs DVD
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Get a first-hand look at hi-tech military flying power from World War II in German Jets and V1 & V2 Flying Bombs. Discover the RAF'S long-range reconnaissance aircraft, the Mosquito, and learn how this legendary aircraft barely escaped destruction after being attacked by a revolutionary German fighter, the Messerschmitt Me-262.Representing the cutting-edge of a new generation of highly advanced combat types, the Me-262 employed jet and rocket propulsion to reach extreme speeds. Learn how Hitler paralleled this aircraft and others to create two devastating revenge weapons, the V-1 Flying Bomb and the advanced V-2 Rocket.Features:Interactive MenusPreviewsScene selection
Gettysburg: The Battle and The Address DVD
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Revisit the battle that changed the world and the speech that saved America. Gettysburg: The Battle and The Address describes one of the most pivotal moments in American history, as America remained a nation divided, firmly entrenched in the grim and bloody Civil War.Using stunning computer animation and dramatic live-action re-creations, hear the story behind one of the most famous speeches in American history: Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, as Lincoln guides our nation through its darkest hour.
Go Green Booklet
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Get tried-and-true ideas for going green, living sustainably, and creating a smaller carbon footprint.Learn to save money and energy by going greenPacked with user-friendly suggestionsTips for remodeling to create a healthier, energy-efficient living spaceHow to choose the right transportation to influence the futureSuggestions for buying local, organic, sustainable foodHow to conserve water at home and at the officePractical tips for starting programs in your communityBy columnist Nancy TaylorStart building an earth-friendly community today one smart step at a time.
Great Battles of WWII DVD Set
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Get an in-depth look at the most critical battles of the greatest conflict in modern history. From the fierce battle on the Volga, through the intense resistance by Russia to hold on to the historic city of Leningrad, to the battles for Britain and China, this three-disc set captures WWII from every angle of the globe and takes you from the first gunshot to the final surrender.Bonus features:Includes bonus booklet that covers each battleWWII fact filePhoto gallery2.0 Dolby stereoGift tin packagingExamine the battle secrets of the last great war and review the military tactics that decided the historical outcomes.
Green: The New Red, White and Blue DVD
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Meet Thomas Friedman, a New York Times columnist who travels the globe in a quest to unravel the tangled web of energy consumption. Join Friedman as he visits the front lines of a 'green' revolution that is just taking shape from the offices of Internet giant Google to a new Wal-Mart prototype green superstore. Then, learn why it makes good business sense to go green.On this environmentally friendly adventure, watch Friedman find solutions to global warming as America embraces the idea that green is the new red, white and blue. Packaging is made with 100% Recycled Materials.
Greensburg DVD Set
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Witness the rebirth of Greensburg a small Kansas town devastated by one of the largest tornados in U.S. history. With more than 1,500 residents displaced and few remaining structures, follow the story of this amazing community coming together with the desire to rebuild 'green'. Co-produced by acclaimed actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, this epic docu-drama mixes compelling human stories with amazing feats of green building and engineering.Episodes Include:The TornadoHomecomingThe Building BeginsIce StormState of the UnionMini Greenbuild DVD Packaging:Printed on 30% Post-Consumer ContentPrinted with vegetable based inks100% recyclableFrom the high school principal's commitment to make the school environmentally sustainable to the single mother trying to support her children, see lives and livelihoods change during this massive reconstruction effort to turn rural Greensburg into a model green community.
Growing Up Black Leopard DVD
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Meet one endangered animal who has more than just natural elements against him. Host Edie Falco takes an incredible journey following the first year in the life of a rare African black leopard named Eddy.Born at a wildlife sanctuary in Colorado and rejected by his mom, Eddy must rely on his devoted human caregivers to help him survive early illness and grow into a healthy leopard who can hold his own with other big cats.
Grundig G6 Aviator Radio: Buzz Aldrin Edition
Eton Corporation
Celebrate America's 50 years of space exploration with this Buzz Aldrin edition radio.AM, FM, Aircraft Band and Shortwave portable radio with Single Side BandAviation band to tune into communication between planes and control towersDigital tuning with digital frequency readout (LCD) Features an alarm clock and headphone jack700 memories with 4 character page naming Full-featured world time zone: clock, sleep timer Signal strength indicator Hear great listening options wherever your travels take you, while honoring an icon in aviation, Dr. Buzz Aldrin.
Hey Mr. Green Book
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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.
Human Body: Pushing the Limits DVD Set
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Explore the human body like you never have before in this groundbreaking series.Features:4 complete episodes2 discsHuman Body: Pushing the Limits takes you across continents and introduces you to people who have pushed their bodies to the max. Using CGI technology and hi-tech camera work, see their physical ordeals in vivid detail both externally and internally.SightSight is the king of the senses. More than 80% of what we know of the world comes through our eyes without it we're lost. See our vision system, in living color, from the inside out.StrengthThe human body is engineered for strength, power and endurance. Learn how bone is as sturdy as concrete but flexible enough to resist breaking.SensationBelow the skin's surface are the antennae that allow us to sense the world around us. Learn how this vital layer is the gateway to the original information superhighway the nervous system.Brain PowerUncover the most powerful organ in the natural world the human brain. Learn how this central processing unit generates as many electrical impulses in a single day as all the telephones in the world put together.
Human Body: Pushing The Limits DVD Set & Brain Games 2 Collection
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Purchase the Human Body: Pushing The Limits DVD Set and receive Brain Games 2 for FREE!Human Body: Pushing the Limits DVD SetExplore the human body like you never have before in this groundbreaking series.Features:4 complete episodes2 discsHuman Body: Pushing the Limits takes you across continents and introduces you to people who have pushed their bodies to the max. Using CGI technology and hi-tech camera work, see their physical ordeals in vivid detail both externally and internally.SightSight is the king of the senses. More than 80% of what we know of the world comes through our eyes without it we're lost. See our vision system, in living color, from the inside out.StrengthThe human body is engineered for strength, power and endurance. Learn how bone is as sturdy as concrete but flexible enough to resist breaking.SensationBelow the skin's surface are the antennae that allow us to sense the world around us. Learn how this vital layer is the gateway to the original information superhighway the nervous system.Brain PowerUncover the most powerful organ in the natural world the human brain. Learn how this central processing unit generates as many electrical impulses in a single day as all the telephones in the world put together.Brain Games 2Cross-train your grey matter with five brain exercises to keep your mind razor sharp.Based on the work of Dr. Gary Small, Director of the UCLA Center of Aging5 simple exercises keep your brain in shapeBig screen design for easy viewingTouch screen LCD and stylusEasy-to-use interface Keep your mind agile and your brain quick by working them out!
Human Body: The Ultimate Guide to How the Body Works Book
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Take an incredible journey through the human body and learn hundreds of amazing facts about what goes on beneath your skin. Explains how the human body works, from the top of the head to the tips of the toesIncludes detailed photos, illustrations, diagrams and two giant postersCool transparent pages allow curious minds to peel back the layers and discover how the brain actually worksFeatures a show-stopping 3-D front cover with a lenticular image of a human face morphing into a skullAuthor: John FarndonPublication Date: March 2007Featuring a comprehensive range of visual aids, discover how complex organs actually work.
Hunt for the USS Alligator: U.S. Navy's First Sub DVD
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Join the hunt for a lost piece of American Civil War history. Commissioned in 1862, the USS Alligator was the first military submarine put into service by the U.S. Navy. A bit of a novelty amidst the relatively low-tech ships of the 19th century, the submersible was designed to protect the Union's wooden-hulled blockade ships from the threat of the Confederacy's formidable Ironclads. However, while en route to assist in the capture of Charleston, North Carolina, the Alligator was lost in bad weather less than a year after she had been commissioned.Follow a team of top divers and recovery experts as they scour the coast of the Carolinas in search of the sub and definitive answers to lingering questions of her fate.Presented in full screen format.
Hurricane! Katrina, Gilbert and Camille 2 DVD Set
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Witness nature's fury as Hurricane Katrina, Gilbert and Camille ravage the Gulf Coast in this look inside natural catastrophes. Hurricane Katrina: The Storm That Drowned a CityIn this compelling hour-by-hour reconstruction, NOVA exposes crucial failures in preparation and engineering that led to the worst natural disaster in U.S. History.HurricanesScientist Hugh Willoughboy flies into the eyes of Hurricane Gilbert and Hurricane Camille as survivors give first-hand accounts to one of the most devastating storms to ever strike the United States.Relive these storms through the eyes of survivors, engineers, hurricane experts and emergency officials as they grapple with the storms' arrival and traumatic aftermaths.