In the Galapagos Islands, a group of scientists works to understand the movements of the world's largest fish - the whale shark. Without understanding their breeding and migrations, we cannot hope to protect them. The scientists of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project head north to Darwin Island to uncover the secrets of these ocean giants..
Union Pacific paid tribute to its Big Boys in a publicity film that has become a sought-out collector"s item for rail enthusiasts worldwide. You"ll see the evolution of UP steam power from 4-6-0s to the development of the articulated locomotive. Then you"ll meet the Big Boys and watch as they are serviced, rebuilt, and run. Trackside and cab shots feature these mighty 4-8-8-4s pulling long freights over Wyoming"s Sherman Hill during their last years in service. This classic film is one you"ll enjoy watching again and again..
For some people, loving the local football club is a calling. Anything can be a calling to everyone. People say that the calling is: PSS! Sleman Regency's beloved club is adored not only by Sleman locals but also by anyone who is enchanted by its calling. Those called by PSS took Brigata Curva Sud (BCS) as their identity. Whenever PSS matches are held, home or away, it is a big day to be celebrated. Fanaticism involves love, and love trumps logic. At that time, the industry, which did not value integrity and loyalty, took advantage of people's affection for PSS. PSS is not a business; PSS is love and dedication!.
From National Geographic comes this 52 minute documentary (No 27, in the 'Journeys with Wildlife' collection) which takes a look at the animal life in the bleak Eastern Canadian Artic. Adam Ravetch moved from the sunny environs of Southern California to the frigid ice sheet of this inhospitable land ten years ago and was intrigued by what he saw there. At first glance the area seems to be a place of frozen desolation, however here amidst the ice floes, walruses live an active existence, battling for survival with the elements and against predators such as polar bears. Ravetch ventures into the Artic at the height of the walrus birthing season, braving the cold and extreme conditions for a rare look into the lives of these tusked giants..
What the Reformers Would Say to Us Today. Bad News: Missiles are being launched at Christianity. Good News: Our Christian ancestors have already faced the same assaults. Though they are dead, yet the Reformers speak. And they have a lot to say to us..
Starship Andromeda propelled by the revolutionary new Einstein-Rosen (ER) drive completes its maiden voyage and is swiftly reassigned to rescue the top-secret research vessel Leviathan, which disappeared fifteen years earlier. The Andromeda's crew locates the missing ship but quickly discover the Leviathan's mysterious sole survivor harbours terrifying secrets....
In the first half of the 20th century, America's railroads were radically transformed by the innovation of gargantuan steam locomotives. Pushed by the need to haul ever longer and heavier trains, the nation's locomotive works responded with the invention of awe-inspiring articulated engines. Delivering up to 7,500 horsepower, these steel behemoths could haul mile-long, 15,000-ton trains. In this riveting program, journey back to the golden age of steam for an up-close look at these legendary locomotives. See the Union Pacific's famed "Big Boy" in action and ride the rails of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western railways. Meet the men who drove engines like the Allegheny and Yellowstone, and visit the museums and yards where the largest steamers ever built remain preserved in time. THE HISTORY CHANNEL' proudly presents this rollicking retrospective, sure to set any rail fan's heart pounding.
21 November 1980. 1. NITA 2. Choci Loni 3. Radio Silents 4. Colossal Youth 5. Credit in the Straight World 6. Brand New Life 7. Include Me Out 8. Wurlitzer Jukebox 9. Salad Days 10. Final Mix 22 November 1980. 1. Music for Evenings 2. Searching for Mr Right 3. Cakewalking 4. Credits in the Straight World 5. Final Day.
A documentary about the Apollo 17 mission to the Taurus-Littrow on the moon, the final lunar landing mission in the Apollo program, December 1972. Produced by A-V Corporation for NASA. The film was distributed both as an ephemeral film (shown to an audience via a 16mm film projector), and was also shown on TV (and was shown on both public and commercial stations per a search of vintage newspapers)..
Buckle up for an all-access pass to the last frontier as we take you to Kingfisher Lodge in majestic Sitka, Alaska to fish the productive, nutrient-rich waters for giant halibut, king salmon, lings and rockfish on the adventure of a lifetime. From soaring eagles to wrestling grizzly pups to breaching whales just off of the boat, Alaska is an outdoorsmen’s playground that will not disappoint!.
This is a compilation video of the first six videos They Might Be Giants created in reverse chronological order. This also is their only release to appear on Laserdisc. Videos included are: (1) "Purple Toupee"; (2) "They'll Need A Crane"; (3) "Ana Ng"; (4) "(She Was A) Hotel Detective"; (5) "Don't Let's Start"; (6) "Put Your Hand Inside The Puppet Head"..
Learn the ABC's the fun way with The Grammy® - winning rock legends: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 'HERE COME THE ABCs' CD + DVD features 24 New Songs PLUS 24 Music Videos. Enjoy both the CD and DVD in this package. The DVD contains over 45 minutes of animations, the wonderful puppets of the Deeply Felt Puppet Theater and performances!.
Here come the ABCs by They Might Be Giants can help children learn the ABCs the fun way with original music and videos!.
Here Come the 123s is the thirteenth studio album and third children's album by They Might Be Giants. It is the sequel to the group's 2005 album Here Come the ABCs. The songs are edutainment music aimed at kids, this time dealing with numbers..
Bud Fowler was a flourishing baseball player and manager before and after baseball's color line was drawn at the end of the nineteenth century. He organized what would become the Page Fence Giants based in Adrian, Michigan in 1894. Named after the Page Woven Wire Fence Company, they would perform as one of the nation's top teams in the Negro leagues through 1898, including an 82-game winning streak in 1897 and a showdown as Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds..
IN THE LAND OF GIANT PYGMIES, a diary of Aurelio Rossi's 1925 trek into the immense Belgian Congo, preserves a long-gone-Colonial-era wonder at natural resources, "primitive" tribes, customs and costumes in Europe's cast African possessions, and implies that the "dark continent" could benefit from the "civilizing" influences of home..
There was no torture this time. There was a special season. The San Francisco Giants clinched their eighth National League West Division title and then faced elimination six times in a thrilling 2012 Postseason run. Six times they rose up in victory, battling to a World Series championship. Together they were Giants. Together they are champions..
The Giants won their sixth World Series championship by beating the Texas Rangers four games to one in the 2010 World Series. Now you can relive the storybook triumph with the Official 2010 World Series Film on DVD and Blu-ray. It is all here! From the game-winning blasts of Edgar Renteria to the domination of Tim Lincecum: all the drama, game action, behind-the-scenes access and in-depth interviews a Giants fan could want. The Official 2010 World Series Film on Blu-Ray and DVD features an adrenaline-filled feature-length film, highlights from the entire postseason and incisive bonus features..
