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Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent throughout the ages. When Schomburg's collection became so big that it began to overflow his house (and his wife threatened to mutiny), he turned...
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Cook the Books volume 1
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Chef Al Brown joins Carly Flynn to talk about his life in food and cook from his latest cookbook Depot. Carly meets Karla Goodwin ather exquisite suburban cake store Bluebell's Cakery which has inspired a book of the same name. Dishes include Roasted Hapuka Belly, Kingfish Sashimi and White Chocolate Rocky Road.
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Inside Lyndey's Kitchen volume 2
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Lyndey uses her signature streamlined style to teach lessons in the kitchen from the most rudimentary level.
4) Mount Joy
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An upcoming national tour could be the big break for small town rock sensations The Living Daylights. However, the disappearance of the lead singer's girlfriend, who is also the bands manager, and the devastating secret she harbors could mean the end to it all. Inspired by true events.
5) Gung Ho!
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The newly formed second Marine Raider Battalion face a frightening first mission during the early days of WWII: to rout the much larger Japanese garrison on Makin Island. Gritty and realistic, Gung Ho! relies on actual combat footage and a cast of reliable Hollywood tough guys, including Randolph Scott as Col. Thorwald, Noah Beery Jr. as Cpl. Kurt Richter, and a young Robert Mitchum in one of his earliest roles as the swaggering Pig-Iron Matthews!...
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 4
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Varun checks into one of the most luxurious properties in Switzerland – The Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Once settled, he heads to Cressiere to cook with the 3-Michelin starred chef, Benoit Voilier. The learning continues with a trip to Domaine du Daley, one of the country's top wine producers, for a masterclass in winemaking. But it's not all fine food and good wine, Varun also meets the owner of Parmigiani in Saint-Croix, which crafts some...
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At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions...
8) Tulsa
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Susan Hayward stars in this dramatic tale of the Oklahoma oil boom. She plays Cherokee Lansing, a determined young woman out to protect her father's honor after he's killed by men from a competing oil company. With a cast that includes Robert Preston, Ed Begley, Pedro Armendariz, and veteran character-actor Chill Wills as the narrator, this engaging picture from producer Walter Wanger (Cleopatra, I Want to Live!) was nominated for an Academy Award...
9) Jungle Book
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There couldn't have been a better way to showcase Rudyard Kipling's famous jungle tale than in eye-popping Technicolor under the fantastic direction of Zoltan Korda (Sahara), and filling the role of Mowgli with the legendary Sabu (Elephant Boy, The Thief of Bagdad). This 1942 feature was nominated for four Academy Awards (including one for Miklos Rozsa's musical score) and serves as a nice companion piece to the beloved 1967 Disney cartoon. But beware-there...
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The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places. Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be. Travel around the world to places like: Pyramids of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza, Big Ben and the Statue of Liberty.
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Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials-who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents....
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The Lockdown Drill teaches students the importance of listening to their teacher and their school resource officer during school drills. Using fun characters and engaging rhymes, The Lockdown Drill explains safe emergency practices to young children in a non-threatening manner. In her work as an elementary-school resource officer, Becky Coyle learned firsthand how misinformation can affect student performance during emergency procedures and was inspired...
13) TNT Jackson
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Diana Jackson, a young beautiful karate expert, journeys into the most dangerous part of Chinatown to battle the ruthless drug dealers responsible for her brother's death. Played by Jeannie Bell, a former Playboy Playmate of the month, Jackson provides a lot of spine-shattering, bone-blasting action. Get out of her way or she'll put YOU in traction!
14) A Spy Called James (Read Along): The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
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This is the true story of James Lafayette, a slave who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. But while America celebrated its newfound freedom, James returned to slavery. His service hadn't qualified him for the release he'd been hoping for. For James, the fight wasn't over; he'd already helped his country gain its freedom, now it was time to win his own.
15) The Duke is Tops
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A theatrical producer sacrifices his own career to boost the fortunes of a gifted young performer in this musical gem from 1938. Lena Horne makes her feature-film debut as Ethel Andrews, an aspiring singer, and belts out tunes such as I Know You Remember and Don't Let Our Love Song Turn Into A Blues.
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Sean's Kitchen volume 4
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Sean finally gets the keys to his very own Sean's Kitchen restaurant and is very relieved. Now the hard work begins. No rest though, it's straight down to Murray Bridge to sample some of the local Berkshire Pork. Sean is sold on the flavour and wants it on the menu, cooking up a delicious Pork and Black Pudding with Pear dish. From Murray Bridge, he flies to New York and starts right in the heart of Five Points where Chinatown meets Little Italy....
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 7
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Ever in search of luxury, Varun heads to Abadia Reuterta leDomaine in Spain, a converted monastery with a few rooms and suites but a huge reputation for excellent cuisine, service and wines. Here he meets the hotel's head winemaker and explores their stunning vineyard before enjoying a cooking lesson with Michelin starred chef Andoni. Varun visits the local town and samples a variety of tapas dishes, classic and contemporary. Then he steps into action...
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Café Secrets volume 6
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Ruth and Andy Petit opened the Colenso Café 22 years ago as a way of boosting their income, while raising four children. Orchardists by trade, their original plan was to sell freshly squeezed fruit juice to passing tourists, but the council insisted they install a commercial kitchen, so they decided to go the whole hog and open a café.
Set in a beautiful, country garden, the café specialises in fresh herbal teas, homemade soups, enormous cakes-...
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Shelbourne Hotel volume 2
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The second in a new six part series filming behind the scenes at the five star Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. This week the Shelbourne launches its very own oyster festival with executive chef Gary eagerly putting together an oyster themed tasting menu. The Irish Rugby squad is in residence for their last game before the Rugby World Cup and the hotel staff say an emotional farewell to team Captain Paul O'Connell who is playing his last home game. Meanwhile...
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Wild Racers volume 5
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Ecuador comprises episodes 4 to 8 of 24 episode Wild Racers series, that takes viewers on a journey into the ultimate feat of endurance within the Adventure Racing World Series. Episode one lands us on the shores of Quito, Ecuador. This majestic South American City is better known as the gateway to the Galapagos Islands.