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Publisher
Distributed by BCI Eclipse Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"From the Spanish conquistadors of the 16th century to the English colonists of the 18th, the settling of America often came at the cost of Native American blood. But the 350-year conflict between European settlers and Indian natives reached its apex with the territorial expansions of the 19th century, when the notion of Manifest Destiny justified a series of battles and massacres that virtually wiped out the indigenous population. This five-part...
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"Unravel the secrets of the ocean's deadliest and most fascinating creature in these hit Discovery Channel specials that have captivated fans for more than 20 years. In this intriguing collection, we explore the incredible world of these ruthless predators with jaw-dropping stories -- from a man who swears he can hypnotize the killer instinct out of the great white shark to the relentless shark attack that cost hundreds of men their lives."--Container....
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
This 10-part series, with the renowned cultural critic and Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., delves into the genealogy and genetics of famous Americans, combining history and science in a fascinating exploration of race, family and identity in today's America. Professor Gates shakes loose captivating stories and surprises in the family trees of Kevin Bacon, Robert Downey, Jr., Branford Marsalis, John Legend, Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters and...
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