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Manufacturer: PBS Model: 26162070

Six episodes combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis and the personal passion of its celebrated hosts Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson and David Tennant to tell the story behind the stories of Shakespeares greatest plays.

Manufacturer: Undersea Productions

The world's most breathtaking underwater scenery transforms your widescreen into a natural ocean aquarium. Reefscapes takes the aquarium DVD concept to the next level because it wasn't filmed in a fish tank—instead, it was filmed on actual coral reefs. No dialogue, no story, just sheer beauty. Reefscapes sets the perfect mood whether you're entertaining friends, looking to be uplifted, or simply relaxing at the end of the day. MAIN FEATURE: From the clear blue waters of the Fiji Islands, Reefscapes brings you a beautiful hour-long collection of 65 seamlessly unfolding ocean scenes. Magnificent corals serve as a natural backdrop to the hundreds of colorful fish as they peacefully swim through this unique tropical marine stage... and the action unfolds not within the confines of a fish tank, but in the South Pacific's limitless blue. Professionally filmed using high-end optics and super-wide lenses for outstanding picture clarity, you'll experience the ocean's coral reefs as if you were right there.SOUNDTRACKS: The exquisite visuals are enhanced by your choice of digital audio: the reef's natural soundtrack of bubbles and crackles, or the serene music of award-winning composer Bjorn Lynne.LOOP PLAYBACK: The DVD loops automatically for continuous playback, designed for uninterrupted relaxation and background ambience. BONUS FEATURE: The bonus chapter A Closer Look guides you on a 20-minute undersea journey where you'll meet the tropical species that inhabit Fiji's pristine reefs: butterflyfish, shrimps, angelfish, turtles, sea stars, parrotfish, anemones... A Closer Look is an enchanting virtual dive, and even includes optional subtitles that identify each critter for you. RUN TIMES: Main feature, 60 minutes Bonus feature, 20 minutes Reefscapes is part of the "Nature's Aquarium' trilogy of ocean DVDs by Undersea Productions. Enjoy them individually, or as an entire collection. They are ideal for when you want something beautiful, colorful and inspirational to showcase on your widescreen TV. You can watch...

Manufacturer: Sony Legacy Brand: YANNI Model: 3141349

DVD version of the longform video of his PBS Special. Yanni performs with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Also contains interviews, behind-the-scenes/making of the video footage and music not found on the album of the same name

Manufacturer: PBS Home Video

Director Rupert Goold adapts his gripping stage production of Macbeth - with Sir Patrick Stewart and Kate Fleetwood reprising their Tony-nominated performances - into this edgy film adaptation, which relocates the bloody action to a nameless 20th-century netherworld.

Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center Brand: YMAA

Learn Tai Chi Step-by-Step with Master Yang.• Front and rear view to follow along easily. • A 1-on-1 class with a real Master. • Bestselling Tai Chi DVD with amazing detail Tai Chi is a kind of moving meditation with ancient roots in Chinese martial arts. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches you the traditional Yang-style form step-by-step, while explaining each movement.Yang Tai Chi is the most popular style in the world, practiced by millions of people every day. By practicing Tai Chi, you relax the mind and body deeply, and your body's natural restorative abilities are most efficient. Regular practice can benefit your strength, flexibility, bone-density, and muscle mass. The low-impact exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and insomnia, and promote the healing of chronic conditions.Tai Chi is an excellent way to relieve stress, lower your blood pressure, and develop a positive attitude toward life. Tai Chi will increase your circulation of blood, nutrients, and energy throughout the body, resulting in improved vitality and longevity. Master Yang instructs the complete Tai Chi form from the front, and shows each movement one-by-one from multiple angles. There is also a rear view of the form that you can simply follow-along with once you're familiar with the movements. Tai Chi will develop your mind's alertness, awareness, and concentration.Dr. Yang's tai chi lineage is traced to the Yang family through Grandmaster Kao, Tao and his teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi says: "regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind."

Manufacturer: Warner Music Vision Brand: METALLICA

Metallica, never resting, never ceasing to innovate or amaze, returns with an extraordinary document of their concert with the San Francisco Symphony. Metallica's select favorites unfold like never before with the eloquent symphonic backing; they have never sounded more powerful or dramatic. The performance includes two new songs--"No Leaf Clover" and "Human."

Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Brand: TCFHE/MGM Model: 4959380

Disc 1 Side A: **Widescreen Feature Film - Jean de Florette Disc 1 Side B: **Widescreen Feature Film - Manon of the Spring

Manufacturer: Miramax Brand: Buena Vista Home Video

Relive a breathtaking journey to the top of the world with EVEREST, the spectacular giant-screen motion picture for IMAX theatres! Filmed during the infamous 1996 storm that claimed eight lives, EVEREST documents the filmmakers' harrowing rescue efforts to help surviving members of the ill-fated group. Join an international team of climbers as they scale the world's tallest peak. Witness the perils of skin-blistering cold, violent blizzards that drop the windchill to minus 100 degrees, and air so thin it numbs the mind. EVEREST will take you across creaking icefalls and gaping chasms, up dangerous, towering cliffs and into the death zone of oxygen-thin altitude. Filmed in spellbinding IMAX photography, "the most hyperrealistic format yet invented," says producer Greg MacGillivray. Narrated by Academy Award(R)-nominee Liam Neeson, including the music of George Harrison, EVEREST is a rich, dramatic story -- a daring adventure of triumph and tragedy.

Manufacturer: DanceCrazy.com

ssons Starter Kit. 4 Dance DVDs (Dance Videos) covering Salsa Dancing, Swing Dancing, Merengue, and Bachata. All the social club style dances from your very first steps! Designed for beginners to get you dancing. Nothing is left out, these are complete beginning lessons. Salsa Dance! The ultimate step by step guide to salsa dance, from your very first steps. This DVD starts from the very beginning, and lays the foundation for salsa dance to get you started simply and easily, step by step. Why learn to Salsa Dance? It's fun, social, and a passion that will last you a lifetime! The benefits to health, fitness, coordination, and lifestyle will be far beyond what you can imagine now! Anyone can, and should, learn to Salsa Dance. This fantastic DVD that really walks you, step-by-step, through all the fundamentals of Salsa Dancing in a fun, social and energetic way. Swing Dancing - One of the single most prolific styles of dance, you'll find it everywhere. Get ready to swing dance with DanceCrazy's extensive introduction to Swing Dancing, a 2 DVD Series! This is the first of two DVDs, and covers the fundamentals of the dance, as well as a few beginner patterns. Bachata Dancing is hot! In Volume 1 for Beginners, we'll guide you through the very basic bachata dance steps, giving you a sturdy and comprehensive foundation to build from. We'll take you, step by step, through all the beginner patterns and techniques, and we'll leave nothing out! No experience necessary! 2 left feet? No Problem! We'll get you out and dancing in no time. You'll learn everything you need in order to become a great Bachata dancer! Merengue! Dance Lessons for Merengue Dance! One Amzaing DVD, with Beginning, Intermediate, and yes, even Advanced Merengue Dance Instruction. This is the only DVD you'll need to teach you from your very first steps of Merengue dancing, all the way through to some fun and stylish Merengue dance patterns. But why dance? Too much Dancing with the Stars , or too many late nights watching So you think you can Dance ? L...

Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Brand: Buena Vista Home Video Model: 9370577

Dive into Oceans from Disneynature – The studio that brought you EARTH for a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. Stunning images await as you journey in to the depths of a wonderland filled with mystery, beauty and power. It’s an unprecedented look at the live s of these elusive deepwater creatures through their own eyes. Incredible state-of-the-art-underwater filmmaking will take your breath away as you migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark and race with dolphins at play. Filled with adventure, comedy and drama, OCEANS is a fascinating and thought-provoking experience you’ll never forget.