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Nature's Power Revealed volume 1
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Whenever the Earth's relatively thin crust is diturbed, massive devastating earthquakes remind us of the planet's awesome power and turbulent nature. When the molten core breaks through, spectacular volcanoes give us a glimpse of our plant's heart of fire!
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Green Paradise volume 7
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Today, Sri Lanka is known principally for the beauty and great diversity of its landscapes: heavenly beaches, mountains, falls, famous tea plantations and forests. This country has begun to preserve its ecological resources for future travelers.
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Disney Parks volume 6
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English
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Here you will get an unprecedented look behind the scenes at many Walt Disney World attractions including The Haunted Mansion, Mission Space, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends!
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Green Paradise volume 5
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The Seychelles Islands never cease to live up to their image as a Garden of Eden. These granite islands, the oldest on Earth, were only colonized in the 18th century, and thus the natural beauty has largely been preserved.
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Scenic Walks of the World volume 6
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They are tombs, temples, shrines and monuments; wonders breathtaking to behold. This mesmerizing program discovers the fascinating histories and probes the mysteries of six incomparable sites that continue to inspire. Included are; Stonehenge the world's most famous and mysterious prehistoric site; The Great Pyramid, the last remaining of the world's seven ancient wonders, so overwhelming that each side is longer than seven football fields and the...
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Disney Parks volume 1
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Take a behind the scenes tour of Disney's most ambitious theme park to date in Orlando. This program showcases the incredible challenge of how to combine adventure rides and live animals in a park environment.
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Green Paradise volume 8
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Cut off from the rest of the world for 30 years, Laos is slowly opening up to tourism, but its environment and cultures are fragile. From the fishing villages to the forests in northern Laos, meet people who develop designs of environmental protection.
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Scenic Walks of the World volume 1
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Experience Our Dramatic Planet in all its splendor! You will be mesmerized by New Zealand's Tongariro National Park with its glistening glaciers, ancient forests and eerie volcanic landscapes. Explore Kilimanjaro through four seasons and five climate zones, and discover the Grand Canyon's secret worlds.
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Water Life volume 26
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Pollution, uncontrolled fishing, and other factors are having a devastating impact on ecosystems. As rainforests, rivers, seas, and wetlands are imperiled, so is the very existence of the species that inhabit them.
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Green Paradise volume 5
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Siwa is an island in the middle of the desert where the Great Sand Sea comes to rest at the foot of the date palms. This large oasis, bordered by two lakes of turquoise blue, is unique in Egypt and attracts travelers in search of authenticity.
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Water Life volume 25
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Pollution, uncontrolled fishing, and other factors are having a devastating impact on ecosystems. As rainforests, rivers, seas, and wetlands are imperiled, so is the very existence of the species that inhabit them.
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Scenic Walks of the World volume 4
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Follow Historic Pathways and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization as you venture through Macchu Picchu's thick forests and dramatic mountain passes. You will also explore medieval cities surrounded by vineyards and hillsides covered in olive groves in Italy's Umbria, discover the heart of America on the Appalachian Trail, and walk along the Great Wall of China and the legendary Silk Road.
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Wild Life volume 5
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English
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Life in the Iberian Peninsula is lush and varied. Learn how two opposing worlds were joined in a single territory that remained isolated by the Pyrenees Mountains. The results are a collection of forgotten places, exciting animals, and unique splendors.
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Green Paradise volume 7
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In contrast to its neighboring islands, which are volcanic, New Caledonia is a fragment of a former continent that broke away some 250 million years ago. Its flora and fauna are totally unique, and evolved in a vacuum. Discover these marvels in a personal way, through encounters with the people who cherish this protected wilderness.
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Green Paradise volume 1
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Explore the lesser known jungles, mountains, and lakes of the Dominican Republic. The country allows a glimpse at the history of the Tainos Indians, and a listen to the sound of the merengue music and dance, the great local rival to salsa music and dance.
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Wild Life volume 6
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Animal migration through Mediterranean Iberia and Africa transforms the landscape. Some species make it to the peninsula without crossing the barrier of the Pyrenees, but other African travelers conquer the continent little by little.
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Water Life volume 2
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Dive into the Blue Planet and discover amazing and diverse worlds brimming with color and life. From tropical rainforests to coral reefs, miraculous and mysterious water holds the secrets to life on Earth
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Green Paradise volume 4
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Today, Madagascar has opened up and is finally showing itself to visitors, revealing the extent of its incredible natural and human resources.
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Water Life volume 8
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Salt mines, salt flats, and salt marshes would seem to be inhospitable, but these strange and solitary places with their otherworldly landscapes are home to genuinely tough creatures that have adapted to living in water with high levels of salinity
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Amazing Underground Secrets volume 1
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English
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Nature's underworld is an ominous, alien landscape, inspiring nightmares, myths and legends. By challenging our fears and penetrating the dark we discover amazing sights and creatures. See the breathtaking deep cave paintings made by early humans. Wonder at the eerie light created by millions of tiny creatures in a New Zealand cavern. Travel with divers to explore a treacherous underground sea in the Yucatan. Be there as scientists discover a...
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