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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
When people hear about someone surviving a great challenge, they often hear that the person 'rose to the occasion.' But in fact, psychologists find that in moments of terror, people revert to their lowest level of training and preparation. Knowing that the trick is to bring up their ‘lowest level’ by continually improving their training and preparation, practicing for survival now, and building the resilience that will sustain them in...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Birding offers direct contact with one of the primary treasures of wildlife. In this course, learn core elements of birding and methods for observing birds in the field. Also, take a panoramic look at the bird species of North America, and visit 23 of the top North American birding sites. These lectures are your doorway to an endlessly, rewarding pursuit and a lifetime of enjoyment and discovery.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
This richly illustrated course is an unrivaled tour of the stars that teaches about the science, culture, technology, and pure pleasure of stargazing. With the guidance of award-winning astronomer and Professor Edward M. Murphy, viewers will get a comprehensive overview of what there is to see out there, whether they live in the city or the country, and whether they're a novice or an expert observer.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
With their mission complete, Lilo gets ready to say goodbye to her extended family from outer space, including Stitch. However, they must reunite to combat their nemesis Dr. Hamsterviel and a new threat, an experiment named Leroy.
5) Avatar
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Jake Sully is a former Marine confined to a wheelchair. But despite his broken body, Jake is still a warrior at heart. He is recruited to travel light years to the human outpost on Pandora, where a corporate consortium is mining a rare mineral that is the key to solving Earth's energy crisis. He is given a mission to infiltrate the Na'vi, who have become a major obstacle to mining the precious ore. But a beautiful Na'vi female, Neytiri, saves Jake's...
8) Dune
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Director's cut, special ed.
Language
English
Description
In the far future, the remote desert world of Dune becomes the epicenter of a spectacular struggle that will spark a revolution, fulfill an ancient prophecy, and forever change the galactic balance of power.
Publisher
Distributed by Universal Studios Canada
Pub. Date
�2004
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion-- and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Episodes include Ark of Truth, No Man's Land, Misbegotten, Irresistible, Sateda, Progeny, Common Ground, Real World, Phantoms, The Return Part I, The Return Part 2, Echoes, Irresponsible, Tao of Rodney, The Game, Sunday, and more.
12) Innerspace
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A man is miniaturized and accidentally injected into a man instead of a lab rabbit.
Publisher
Distributed by Gaiam Americas
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman return in this ninth installment of the popular television series Mythbusters. Using modern day science to test everyday myths and urban legends, the special effects experts determine which myths are busted and which are plausible. In this collection, more of life's burning questions are answered including: Can bees lift a laptop? What's the most hygienic sneeze technique? and Can a hair weave really stop a speeding bullet?...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Whether science fiction is exploring current realities, extrapolating from the present to create imaginary futures, or just creating interesting settings for character-driven stories, it often relies on real science to both entertain and build stories that can transport people into astonishing new worlds. In the 24 lectures, Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland looks at dozens of books, movies, and television shows to...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
The time: today. The stakes: all our tomorrows. A nascent Al, assisted by droids, continues to edge toward world domination and the ruin of humankind. It accepts no limits. It fears no one. Except John Connor. Sarah Connor is there, protecting and instructing her son as he becomes the man he's destined to be.
18) Robotapocalypse
Publisher
The Asylum
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When expert hacker Tara tries to stop a powerful, sentient A.I. as it takes over the world's military, the A.I. marks her as a terrorist that must be exterminated.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2005
Language
English
Description
A team of archaeologists heads toward a 'hot zone' in Antarctica and find an underground pyramid. They wake up the Alien queen and chaos follows. The Predators are also there using the Aliens as bait for an ancient initiation ritual.
Publisher
Green Apple Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Alpha Squad, made up of five special ops, set out for a simple Recon Mission that turns into an all out fight for survival against a plethora of undead experiments. Alpha Squad must fight, not just for the sake of their own survival, but the fate of the world.
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