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Engineering An Empire: The Series DVD Set

* Documentary series spawned by the Emmy? Award winning ROME: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE.
* Hosted by actor and art historian Peter Weller.
* Includes all 12 documentaries plus a bonus Behind-the-Scenes Featurette.

Governments may be established, countries may be born, but empires are built.

Leaving the dusty history books behind, ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE takes to the streets -as well as the sewers, mountaintops, jungles and beyond- to trace the magnificent physical achievements and technologies of past societies. Host Peter Weller travels around the world and, assisted by cutting-edge computer renderings and note-perfect dramatizations, far back in time to chronicle the innovation and architectural brilliance that gave birth to modern civilization.

Experience street-level life in ancient Greece and China; track the expansion of history's most ambitious cultures like Rome and Byzantium; and marvel at the touchstone achievements -the Parthenon, Tenochtitlan, the Great Wall, Chichen Itza, and many more- that defined the past and awe us to this day. Computer enhancements and location filming transport you to the very sites where empires thrived and collapsed.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE breathes life into the past, reanimates the achievements of the history's greatest civilizations, and illuminates the ingenuity and boldness of our forebears. This magnificent DVD collection of the entire series will leave you stunned and amazed.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE SERIES, VOLUME I:

* GREECE: The cradle of Western civilization sustained remarkable technological advancement for over 1,000 years, including such masterpieces as the Tunnel of Samos and the Parthenon.
* GREECE: AGE OF ALEXANDER: After a century of tremendous accomplishment, Greece's territorial ambitions were stymied by constant warfare - until Alexander ventured abroad and initiated the Hellenistic era.
* THE AZTECS: The Aztecs became one of the greatest civilizations in history through brilliant military campaigns and technological mastery of their harsh environment.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE SERIES, VOLUME II:

* CARTHAGE: Find out how Carthaginian engineers harnessed their extensive resources and manpower to develop some of the ancient world's most groundbreaking technology.
* CHINA: Century after century, China's regal emperors mobilized immense peasant armies to accomplish unfathomable feats - including the most ambitious construction project ever accomplished.
* RUSSIA: From the Moscow Kremlin to St. Petersburg to the Trans-Siberian railroad, examine the architecture and infrastructure that led to the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE SERIES, VOLUME III:

* GREAT BRITAIN: Through the centuries, the British Empire used extraordinary engineering technology to become an industrial and military titan, giving rise to such inventions as the first locomotive.
* THE PERSIANS: The engineering feats of the mysterious Persian Empire include a water management system, a paved cross-continent roadway, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
* THE MAYA: By 900 AD, the once-glorious Mayan cities disappeared. Unravel the mystery surrounding this mythic civilization through its spectacular infrastructure and architecture.

ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE: THE SERIES, VOLUME IV:

* NAPOLEON AND BEYOND: When France stood on the precipice of disaster, one of the most legendary military strategists in history arose from its ashes: Napoleon.
* THE BYZANTINES: As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages, the Byzantine Empire emerged with ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, ruling over vast swaths of Europe and Asia.
* AGE OF ARCHITECTS: After the deep sleep of the Dark Ages, it wasn't until the 11th-century that autonomous city-states emerged in Italy, revitalizing metropolises and paving the way for the Renaissance.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter is instantly addictive..." DVD Talk

*See how Duane "Dog" Chapman brings fugitives to justice.
* Dog's personal "Top 22" from the first three seasons of his blockbuster show.
* The real-life exploits of the world's most successful bounty hunter.

He is a uniquely modern, larger than life character who is also a throwback to an era when the law was in the hands of vigilantes. Duane "Dog" Chapman is the world's most successful and famous bounty hunter. The charismatic ex-con has captured some 6,000 people in his three-decade career. With his dedicated posse and his bottle-blond wife Beth Smith, Dog roars out from his Hawaii home to dispense his unique breed of justice.

These are the picks of the litter from the first three seasons of Dog's runaway (get it?) hit show. And believe us, this Dog can hunt!

In this smash-hit collection, you'll get only the best: Dog's own personal favorites. Whether reliving breakneck busts or moving personal moments, these are the 22 shows he loves to watch again and again. You'll love them too as you remember - or watch for the first time - some of the most outrageous bounty hunting ever televised, as well as the private struggles of a modern American hero.

Over the past three unbelievable seasons, between dangerous ambushes and tense games of cat-and-mouse, Dog has married his long-term soulmate Beth, lost a daughter, gone to jail, and touched the lives of countless troubled citizens.

Just try to keep up when Dog's on the loose!
 

Criss Angel Mindfreak: The Complete Season 3 DVD Set

20 astonishing episodes, and tons of bonus features, on three discs.

An incredible line-up of guest stars falls under Criss' spell.

Criss Angel is the only five-time winner of Magician of the Year.

Some of his tricks are too intense for television and have never been aired.

No-one does extreme illusion like Criss Angel. No-one. Whether levitating to the tip of the Luxor pyramid or getting steamrolled into a bed of glass, he pushes the limits of his body and reality further than anyone ever has.

In this amazing SEASON THREE DVD set, Criss brings illusion and mind-blowing tricks to a whole new level! Packed with death-defying escapes, fearless stunts, and astonishing physical feats, as well as unbelievable up-close-and-personal sleight-of-hand, this season of MINDFREAK raises the bar on magic to unprecedented heights.

Go behind the scenes with today's most exciting master of surrealism in CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK. A cross between Harry Houdini, Cirque Du Soleil and Fear Factor, each mind-boggling episode of CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK captures the creative genius at work, preparing and training for his death-defying feats.

Criss's new daredevil performances - all live and unstaged - include escaping from a racing truck filled with explosives, vanishing a speeding Lamborghini, and levitating 500 feet above the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Whether breaking out of jail - in the nude! - or being steamrolled on a bed of glass, Criss Angel once again proves that he?s the ultimate maestro of modern magic.

Now for the first time, all 20 episodes from the adrenaline-pumping third season of CRISS ANGEL: MINDFREAK are on DVD, starring the world?s only five-time Magician of the Year and featuring a celebrity guest roster that includes Jamie Kennedy, Sully from the band Godsmack, illusionist Jeff McBride, and Flavor Flav.

Get these awesome bonus features with the COMPLETE SEASON 3:

* Behind the Scenes featurette
* Chriss' Celebrity Guests featurette
* Additional scenes
* Chriss' biography

CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK SEASON THREE Episode Guide:
* LUXOR LIGHT
* STEAMROLLER
* PRISONER TRANSPORT ESCAPE
* SCREWED
* MOTORHEAD
* ANIMAL 2
* QUAD DRAG ESCAPE
* RAGING BULL
* CAR CRASH ESCAPE
* SUCKER 2
* DROWNED
* NAKED JAIL ESCAPE
* BURNING MAN
* ROLLERCOASTER THRU CRISS
* UNDERWATER CAR ESCAPE
* THE LOYAL
* MENTALISM
* THE KID IN CRISS
* CEMENT BLOCK
* SEANCE

Ice Road Truckers: The Complete Season 1 DVD Set

* 60 below, 350 miles, 20 miles an hour: one hell of a roadtrip.
* Get the entire first season of this blockbuster THE HISTORY CHANNEL? series.
* Inspired by the runaway success of - and unprecedented viewer demand for - the MODERN MARVELS? special.

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At the top of the world there is a job like no other. A job to die for.

Meet Hugh, Rick, Alex, Jay, T.J and Drew. They are ICE ROAD TRUCKERS. Just 28 inches of frozen water, years of experience and quick reflexes separate them from doom.

The draw: a year's worth of salary and bragging rights in just two months. The risks: breakdown, whiteout, subzero temperatures, submersion in a frozen lake. In short, death.

In Canada's far North, $40 billion worth of gold and diamonds waits to be extracted from three jackpot mines. Critical equipment and supplies get to these Northwest Territories sites only one way: a 350-mile-long highway across permafrost and frozen lakes.

As 26-year veteran Alex Debogorski puts it, it's a "dash for cash," with each trucker racking up as many runs as possible - at up to $2000 per trip - in the eight short weeks before the ice highway melts. Along the way they contend with the most treacherous conditions Nature can throw at them while hauling tons of precious cargo. The truckers that brave this hazardous road form a charismatic and rag-tag fraternity.

This mind-blowing series takes you through an entire perilous ice road season: from the construction of this massive frozen highway to the arrival and preparation of the truck fleet; from the first enthusiastic runs to the risky final days when the highway grows unreliable; from deep-winter breakdowns to isolation and boredom on the road. ICE ROAD TRUCKERS puts you in the driver's seat.

Shot with 26 high-definition cameras in deepest winter, when saner people head South or stay indoors, this groundbreaking series depicts the rigors and risks of a previously unknown way of life. THE HISTORY CHANNEL? crew itself braved every extreme, subjecting their equipment and bodies to months of exposure, to capture the personalities and dangers of this frigid world.

Climb in the cab, ride along and just try to stay alive with THE ICE ROAD TRUCKERS.

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Origins of the Mafia DVD Set

* Features period reenactments filmed entirely on location in Italy.
* Includes all 5 episodes - over four hours - of revealing documentary on 2 DVDs.
* Today's Sicilian Mafia continues to influence life there at all levels.

Few groups have captured the popular mind like the Mafia.

From The Godfather to The Sopranos, to the celebrity status of modern dons like John Gotti and Lucky Luciano, the Italian mob figures prominently in our imagination. Yet today's organized crime is only the latest incarnation of an institution with over 400 years of history. True, it is a history steeped in blood, but the origins of Cosa Nostra are far more complex and fascinating than one would imagine.

THE HISTORY CHANNEL? has collected this sweeping, five-part exploration of the roots of the Mafia in a single definitive DVD set. Travel back to 16th-century Sicily, where the brutal Gramignanos control the island through violence and corruption. Then witness through gorgeous reenactments as succeeding generations of Mafiosi dominate the island and establish the secret culture that remains in powerful effect to this day.

This is an offer you can't refuse: get the ORIGINS OF THE MAFIA SET at this special price and enjoy it's eye-opening revelations about Cosa Nostra's history... or else.

The Planets DVD

"...a very well put together documentary series that is sure to fascinate young and old." - Justin Stephen, Digitally Obsessed

* DVD Features: Weblinks to A&E websites; Animated Visual Eclipse Calendar; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection.
* Eight episodes explore the worlds, past and future of the solar system.
* Features incredible archival footage from both United States and Soviet space programs.

From the first faltering attempts to magnify the sky with crude lenses to the probes which blazed billion-mile trails to even the most distant planets, THE PLANETS relives the gripping stories of adventure and discovery through the eyes of those who saw it happen. Witness the initial glimpse of the dark side of the moon, share the tension of the first perilous dash through the rings of Saturn and search for oceans of hot water and life beneath Europa's icy crust.

Using a unique blend of state-of-the-art computer graphics, unseen archival footage from the zenith of the Space Race and firsthand testimony from scientists worldwide, THE PLANETS is the most comprehensive account of space exploration and discovery ever compiled. The DVD format allows viewers to freeze the spellbinding images and explore some of the graphics with crystal clarity not possible on video.

It's an epic journey of cosmic discovery, amazement and adventure... like nothing on earth.
 

The Universe DVD Set

* Includes the Beyond the Big Bang.
* Relive the moments of history's greatest astronomical discoveries.
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The wonders of Space come alive through spectacular computer animations.

Bring THE UNIVERSE down to Earth.

At no other time since humans first contemplated the stars has our understanding of the unimaginably vast Cosmos grown so rapidly. We know immeasurably more about what's beyond our atmosphere than we did a century ago. We know far, far more than we knew even a decade ago.

In this epic documentary miniseries, THE UNIVERSE takes you to the leading edge of our ever-expanding astronomical knowledge. A virtual collision of astronomy and history, these ten dense, enlightening hours (13 episodes total) of unprecedented programming give unique insight - through recreations and animations - on the great "Eureka!" moments of celestial understanding and into the very latest celestial discoveries.

And with these strikingly realistic computer reconstructions, you'll travel to the outer edges of the Known. Tour THE UNIVERSE! Experience the Cosmos as no-one ever has - not peering at dots through a telescope or scanning pages of numbers - but firsthand. Flirt with a black hole's Event Horizon, rove the surface of Mars, plunge into the Sun.

Further, this series gives serious, constructive consideration to the great human questions: Are we alone? Is Planet Earth as insignificant to the Cosmos as a drop of water? Is there anywhere else out there that that can support life? Or, is there truly no place like home?

With 50 billion galaxies in THE UNIVERSE (containing as many as 100 million stars each!), there's a lot of ground to cover. You'd better start watching now!

THE UNIVERSE installments are:

Secrets of the Sun
Mars: The Red Planet
The End of the Earth: Deep Space Threats To Our Planet
Jupiter: The Giant Planet
The Moon
Spaceship Earth
The Inner Planets: Mercury & Venus
Saturn: Lord of the Rings
Alien Galaxies
Life and Death of a Star
The Outer Planets
The Most Dangerous Place in the
Search for ET
Beyond the Big Bang

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Secrets of Kabbalah DVD

* Celebrity practitioners - Madonna, Britney, Demi - are only this movement's most recent adherents.
* Get to the root of the unique and controversial Kabbalistic teachings.
* The sacred Zohar text was first discovered in Spain in the 13th century.

With this DVD, you gain rare insight into one of the world's most opaque, albeit popular, strains of spirituality. Followers believe that by studying Kabbalah, one has the potential to understand God, the soul, the structure of the universe, the afterlife, and even the meaning of human existence.

DECODING THE PAST? turns its lens on this inscrutable strain of Jewish mysticism, which has been inspiring practitioners for centuries yet has lately become something of a fad. How do these ancient teachings mesh with modern life? What secrets lie at the heart of its intricate textual manipulations? Is it an intellectual and spiritual exercise, or does it truly hold the meaning of existence? When and how did Kabbalah emerge? How much influence does it have over mainstream Jewish faith?

Expand your understanding of this great and complex philosophy as you uncover the SECRETS OF KABBALAH.

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The Men Who Killed Kennedy DVD set (Episodes 1-6)

"...well-researched, very detailed and something that everyone should see. Highly Recommended." - Rich Rosell, Digitally Obsesse

* An extraordinary, kaleidoscopic expos?of one of the greatest cover-ups in modern history.
* DVD Features: Kennedy Timeline; Scene Selection; Interactive Menus.
* Includes the original five-part series and a bonus program filmed in 1995.

A medical technician who was at the autopsy states categorically that the body he saw was not the one shown in the official photographs. The mortician who buried Lee Harvey Oswald reveals the startling discovery made when the "assassin's" body was exhumed 18 years later. A highly decorated Army officer says he was trained to eliminate key witnesses...

40 years after JFK was shot in Dallas, controversy rages around his assassination. THE MEN WHO KILLED KENNEDY is the most comprehensive examination of the case ever filmed, drawing on exclusive interviews with highly placed government sources and independent investigators. The six episodes in this DVD set--available together for the first time--investigate everything from the "Miami Connection" to the possibility that Bobby Kennedy's plan to murder Castro was co-opted and used on his brother!

This 2 volume DVD set includes the following episodes of The Men Who Killed Kennedy:
The Coup D'Etat The Forces of Darkness The Cover-Up The Patsy The Witnesses Bonus Episode: The Truth Shall Set You Free

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Mysteries of the Bible DVD Collection

"The topics are given respectful and serious treatment. Chock-full of gorgeous religious art from throughout history." -- Mark Zimmer, Digitally Obsessed

* A comprehensive seven-disc set featuring 22 full-length episodes, plus bonus features.
* Filmed on location throughout the Holy Land.
* Ground-breaking scholarship and stunning cinematography bring the Bible to life.

For the academically curious and for the faithfully devoted, no clearer, more vibrant guide to the Bible can be found than this sweeping collection of documentaries from THE HISTORY CHANNEL?.

Upheld as the literal word of God by some and a compelling artifact by others, the Bible has shaped western history for over 2,000 years. For ages, it has provided a rich treasury of tradition, ritual, and mystery that has engaged scholars as much as it has guided the faithful.

After thousands of years of scrutiny and controversy, MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE explores many of the greatest tales of Scripture. Utilizing modern scientific techniques and newfound archaeological discoveries, MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE reveals surprising facts and theories behind the legendary figures and fabled stories of the Bible.

Twenty-two full-length programs from the acclaimed MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE series are featured in this collection, providing a wealth of astonishing discoveries and unforgettable revelations.

This exclusive DVD collection includes these Bonus Documentaries:

* Ancient Mysteries: Ark of the Covenant
* Ancient Mysteries: The Shroud of Turin
* In Search of History: The Holy Lance

MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE COLLECTION Episode List:

* Volume 1: Abraham: One Man, One God; Herod the Great; The 10 Commandments; Bonus Documentary
* Volume 2: Jacob?s Ladder; Joseph: Master of Dreams; Cain and Abel; Queen Esther: Far Away and Long Ago
* Volume 3: King Solomon; King David: Poet Warrior; The Last Revolt; Archenemy: The Philistines
* Volume 4: Jesus: Holy Child; The Execution of Jesus; Bonus Documentary
* Volume 5: The Lost Years of Jesus; The Last Supper; Paul the Apostle
* Volume 6: The Bible?s Greatest Secrets; Biblical Angels; Heaven and Hell; Apocalypse: The Puzzle of Revelation
* Volume 7: Magic and Miracles; Prophets: Soul Catchers; Bonus Documentary
 

America's Loch Ness Monster

* Experts review existing evidence and attempt to get new pictures of "Champ".
* Learn how the plesiosaur may have survived extinction.
* See the creature that may be America's own Loch Ness Monster.

The myth of the Loch Ness Monster is well known, but is there another prehistoric creature lurking in one of America's lakes? Visit Lake Champlain, between New York and Vermont, and you may see a twenty foot creature moving about under the water. This animal may closely resemble a plesiosaur. Could it be a relative of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster? Is this a link to the prehistoric past?

Hear accounts from scores of eyewitnesses, some modern, some that date back many years. Watch as experts mount specially designed cameras around the lake to capture a picture of the sea creature that locals call "Champ". Experts also review existing snapshots of Champ to see if they are authentic documentation or photographic trickery.

Does America have its own Loch Ness Monster? Is it possible that a line of plesiosaurs survived extinction? Is Champ real, and if not, what is in those photographs? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

This DVD is one of the many titles in our DVD Library and is created in the DVD+R format. This disc does not feature menu pages or special features like standard DVDs, simply the high quality programming you've come to expect from us.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Complete Season 2 DVD Set

* Every single jaw-dropping, tongue-wagging episode from the unbelievable second season!
* New face, same old Gene! His-and-hers facelifts start the season off with a bang.
* Teenage rock-godlings Nick and Sophie might be the most mature people in the house!

A Rock God and a Playmate of the Year, "happily unmarried" for twenty-two years, have given us an all-access backstage pass to their personal lives. They might not be Ozzie and Harriet, but they are witty, warm and great to spend time with.

In this complete collection of all 22 episodes from Season 2, Gene, Shannon and the kids are letting us back in for another round of plastic surgery and practical jokes, international travel and domestic chores. This year we see a lot more of crazy Aunt Tracy, the kids come out of their shells, and, oh yeah, Gene and Shannon get matching facelifts!

Are the inmates finally taking over the asylum or can leveler heads ? the teenage offspring - bring some semblance of order to the household? You won't want to miss a minute of this season?s revelations, hi-jinks and antics!

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS SEASON 2 Episode List:

* Under the Knife?
* A Bun in the Oven?
* Gene's Big Mouth
* Nice Day for a Facelift
* Face Off
* Stir Crazy
* Snowblind
* Coming Out Party
* The Wingman
* Growing Pains
* Master Gene Theatre
* British Invasion
* All Grown Up
* Rich Dad
* Alpha Male
* Sucker Bet
* ...And They're Off!
* Trapped in Paradise
* Genetopia
* Fact or Fiction?
* It Was a Very Good Year
* Uncle Gene Wants You

Roots: The Complete DVD Collection

* Christmas movie Roots: The Gift is included.
* Enjoy the complete Emmy? and Golden Globe winning series.
*Ten disc collection.

Based on the best-selling novel by Alex Haley, this collection holds the entire Roots saga. See Kunta Kinte taken from Africa and forced into bondage in America. Watch his transition into manhood under the harshest circumstances possible. Follow his growth, and see what history holds for his lineage up until and after the Civil War.

This ten-disc collection contains Roots, Roots: The Next Generations, and Christmas movie Roots: The Gift. Every episode of the Emmy? award winning series is inside, along with an extra disc loaded with bonus features. See the entire star-studded cast, including LeVar Burton, Maya Angelou, Ed Asner, Ben Vereen, John Amos, Lloyd Bridges, and Academy Award? winner Louis Gossett, Jr.

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Bon Jovi: Lost Highway Concert DVD

* Bonus features include backstage interviews with the band and with the set designer.
* Shot entirely in high-definition video and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound?.
* The pride of Sayreville, NJ has sold over 120 million albums worldwide.

Almost twenty years after their last Number One album, New Jersey, this iconic rock band climbed back to the top of the charts with Lost Highway. It was the musical moment fans and critics had been waiting years for and it was everything they hoped it would be. To support Lost Highway, Bon Jovi launched a ten-date mini-tour that sold out literally in minutes.

Now, on this spectacular DVD, Lost Highway comes to life! Track by track and in sequence Bon Jovi recount the tale that is the Lost Highway. Showcasing the lavish stage constructed especially for this unique and historic night, LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT also comes complete with band interviews, backstage footage, and the chart-topping tracks "It's My Life," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and "Who Says You Can't Go Home."

Few were lucky enough to attend the performances but now you can join the fortunate few and be part of the experience with LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT!

LOST HIGHWAY Set List:

* Lost Highway
* Summertime
* (You Want To) Make A Memory
* Whole Lot Of Leavin'
* We Got It Going On
* Any Other Day
* Seat Next To You
* Everybody's Broken
* Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore
* The Last Night
* One Step Closer
* I Love This Town
* It's My Life
* Wanted Dead Or Alive
* Who Says You Can't Go Home

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