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Apple Town Story - Little Computer People - Apple Town Story is a port of the 1984 Activision computer game Little Computer People to the Famicom Disk System. The port was release by Squaresoft of Final Fantasy fame in 1986.
Ordinary People: Our Story - Ordinary People: Our Story is an autobiography by Ozzy Osbourne and his family. It was published by Simon and Schuster.
Human interest story - A human interest story is a type of news story that is concerned with the activities of a few named people. It is often considered to be the story behind the story, in that it shows the personal emotions behind a large news story affecting many people.
Monument to the People's Heroes - The Monument to the People's Heroes (), Beijing, is a ten-story obelisk that was erected as a national monument of the People's Republic of China.
Greatest Heroes And Legends Of The Bible: The Story Of Moses (Full Frame) : For more than 40 years, Charlton Heston has been captivating audiences with his thrilling portrayals of Biblical Heroes, such as Moses, in The Ten Commandments. Now, sit back and relax as he shares with you and your family his passion for Biblical literature and his unique insights into these timeless stories of faith. "The Story Of Moses": The Old Testament is filled with inspiring stories. But the story of Moses is, perhaps, the greatest of them all. Now the story of Moses has been brought to life in a beautifully animated film that will appeal to your entire family. As the story begins, we learn that the Israelites - God's chosen people - have been enslave by the ruler of Egypt. For many years, they labor without reward. But finally, God decides that He will put an end to their oppression. He calls on one man - Moses - to lead His people to freedom. Moses is initially reluctant. He does not consider himself to be a leader of men. But he has faith in God. And at last he obeys the Lord's command. With God's help, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, across the Red Sea and into the wilde...
Scholastic Video Collection: Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People's Ears : These traditional African folk tales will delight your senses. "Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People's Ears" - A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight?; "A Story, A Story" - Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box besides his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them - and caught three sly creatures to get them. "Who's In Rabbit's House?" - Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't let her in. Can the leopard, rhino or elephant help Rabbit get in her house?. 2 Extra Bonus Stories Exclusive to DVD: "The Village of Round and Square Houses" - by Ann Grifalconi; "Hot Hippo" - by Mweyne Hadithi; Spanish Version of "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears"; Read Along.
Pandemic: Facing Aids (Full Frame) : We are all too familiar with the statistics. In the last 20 years, HIV/AIDS has spread across barriers and affected people in every corner of the world. A total of 40 million people worldwide are currently infected with the HIV virus, and that number is growing. But beyond these numbers lie the personal stories of millions of people, and in this highly acclaimed film, award-winning filmmaker Rory Kennedy offers an intimate perspective on the unique challenges of living with the disease. Narrated by Danny Glover, this theatrical film tells five remarkable stories from across the globe, revealing the heartaches and triumphs of real people coping with the stigma and effects of this devastating epidemic. From people like Sergei and Lena (Russia), young parents whose previous drug use has left them HIV-positive, to Alex (Brazil), a 27-year-old gay man who is trying to rebuild his health and get back to living a full and productive life, their stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting, providing a window into a world that so many of us have never fully understood. With a sensitivity unparallele...
Greatest Heroes Of The Bible (Full Frame) : "The Story Of Noah": A man of God follows his faith to populate a new world in "The Story Of Noah", a powerful story of devotion, courage and triumph. "Abraham's Sacrifice": A father must choose between the life of his son and the love for his God in "Abraham's Sacrifice". "The Story Of Moses": A man is chosen by God to battle a Pharaoh and lead his people from bondage in one of the Bible's most unforgettable stories. "Samson And Delilah": A powerful man made weak from passion suffers the consequences in a spellbinding story of strength and betrayal. "Sodom And Gomorrah": One righteous man pitted against the world's most wicked cities in this riveting tale of temptation and vengeance. "Joseph In Egypt": A young man sold into slavery by his brothers rises to a position of prominence in this moving tale of forgiveness, faith and love. "The Ten Commandments": The powerful story of Israel's journey from Egypt and the gift of God's law to his people is dramatically recreated in "The Ten Commandments". "David & Goliath": A young shepherd boy battles a mighty giant in this riveting tale of courage ...
Life Of Jesus, The (Full Frame) : Perhaps the most well-known, beloved and relevant figure in history, even two thousand years after. He walked the Earth, "Jesus Christ" has left more of an impact on the modern world than anyone else. How did the story of Jesus become the phenomenon it is today, with more than two billion people believing in his life and teachings? Follow the life and times of one of history's greatest teachers in a fast-paced, historically accurate recounting of his short time on Earth, as told in the Gospels. Be brought back in time with footage shot on location in and around the Holy Land and relive the enigmatic events that marked His life in their actual surroundings. From his birth to the fateful day He made the ultimate sacrifice and gave His life for mankind, you will see the story of Jesus as you have never seen it before. Disc 1: "The Jesus Film" - Seen by over 4.7 billion people in more than 200 countries and translated into over 800 languages. "The Jesus Film" is one of the most popular and comprehensive recountings of the life of "Jesus Christ." Disc 2: The Story Of Jesus For Children" - See Jes...
Somebody Told Me: The Newspaper Stories of Rick Bragg by Rick Bragg, ISBN 0375725520 : With his bestselling All Over but the Shoutin', Rick Bragg gave us memorable stories of his own childhood. In Somebody Told Me, he offers the best of his work as a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist writing the remarkable stories of others. For twenty years, Bragg has focused his efforts on the common man. So while some of these stories are about people whose names we know-such as Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother who drowned her two sons-most are people whose names we've never heard, people who have survived tornadoes and swamps, racism and bombs. In incisive, unadorned prose that is nonetheless strikingly beautiful, these pieces rise above journalism to become literature and show the triumph of the human spirit.
Urban Latino TV The Movement (Full Frame) : From the award winning producers of Urban Latino TV and the pages of Urban Latino Magazine, join us as we take an insiders look at the unstoppable Urban Latino Movement! It's the story of a people on the move, and the stories are as diverse as the people themselves. From students at college campuses to entrepreneurs of music, fashion, art, sports, comedy and entertainment, Urban Latino TV takes our viewers for an inside look at some of the lives and stories that are a part of The Urban Latino Movement in the U.S.A. Journey with us as we talk to the people who are making it happen and find out the inspiring stories behind QV magazine, Brownpride.
Made in China: A Story of Adoption : Made In China touches on two seemingly unrelated subjects - adoption and sibling relations. As told in this story. These are intertwined and very important to one young child who literally was "made in China." The story begins when the child is told by her older sister, in a teasing manner, that she is adopted from China, and "marked" just like the broom and their toys. Upset, she goes to her father who tells her the story of how she came to be their child but "you're not made like a toy, you were made in China to give us joy." And, he also reminds her that "you are much more than what people say about you." The story is resolved with her older sister and she is reassured that "In all the wide world we couldn't love you more.
National Parks: America's Best Idea [6 Discs] [Blu-ray] (Widescreen) : Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature's most spectacular locales - from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska - "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" is nonetheless a story of people: people from every conceivable background - rich and poor; famous and unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives and newcomers; idealists, artists and entrepreneurs; people who were willing to devote themselves to saving some precious portion of the land they loved, and in doing so reminded their fellow citizens of the full meaning of democracy. It is a story full of struggle and conflict, high ideals and crass opportunism, stirring adventure and enduring inspiration - set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable. English and Spanish Subtitles; "'The National Parks': This is America"; "The Making of 'The National Parks'"; "Contemporary Stories from America's National Parks"; "Capturing The Parks"; "Musical Journeys Through 'The National Parks'".
Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the People Temple by Deborah Layton, ISBN 0385489846 : Told by a former high-level member of the Peoples Temple and Jonestown survivor, Seductive Poison is the "truly unforgettable" ("Kirkus Review) story of how one woman was seduced by one of the most notorious cults in recent memory and how she found her way back to sanity. From Waco to Heaven's Gate, the past decade has seen its share of cult tragedies. But none has been quite so dramatic or compelling as the Jonestown massacre of 1978, in which the Reverend Jim Jones and 913 of his disciples perished. Deborah Layton had been a member of the Peoples Temple for seven years when she departed for Jonestown, Guyana, the promised land nestled deep in the South American jungle. When she arrived, however, Layton saw that something was seriously wrong. Jones constantly spoke of a revolutionary mass suicide, and Layton knew only too well that he had enough control over the minds of the Jonestown residents to carry it out. But her pleas for help--and her sworn affidavit to the U.S. government--fell on skeptical ears. In this very personal account, Layton opens up the shadowy world of cults and shows ...
Discovery Atlas: Complete Collection (Widescreen) : Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people. Includes narration by Russell Crowe, Sela Ward, James Spader, and Isabella Rosselini. "China": Join rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. "Italy": Witness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. "Brazil": This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to Sao Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute. "Australia": Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riche...
Malcolm X by Arnold Adoff, ISBN 006442118X : Malcolm X lived in difficult times - when some thought that black people were inferior to white people. But Malcolm believed that black people should stand up for their rights and he preached this belief everywhere he went. His message became popular because it was one of hope and pride. But it also became dangerous, because some people didn't agree with him. In 1965, one of these people shot and killed him. Even though his life was cut short by hatred, Malcolm X's ideas still affect people of all races. Here is his amazing story.
Collected Stories by Raymond Chandler, ISBN 0375415009 : The only complete edition of stories by the undisputed master of detective literature, collected here for the first time in one volume, including some stories that have been unavailable for decades. When Raymond Chandler turned to writing at the age of forty-five, he began by publishing stories in pulp magazines such as "Black Mask before later writing his famous novels. These stories are where Chandler honed his art and developed his uniquely vivid underworld, peopled with good cops and bad cops, informers and extortionists, lethally predatory blondes and redheads, and crime, sex, gambling, and alcohol in abundance. In addition to his classic hard-boiled stories--in which his signature atmosphere of depravity and violence swirls around the cool, intuitive loners whose type culminated in the famous detective Philip Marlowe--Chandler also turned his hand to fantasy and even a gothic romance. This rich treasury of 25 stories shows Chandler developing the terse, laconic, understated style that would serve him so well in his later masterpieces, and immerses the reader in the richly realized fi...
Discovery Atlas: Complete Collection (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people. Includes narration by Russell Crowe, Sela Ward, James Spader, and Isabella Rosselini. "China": Join rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. "Italy": Witness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. "Brazil": This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to Sao Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute. "Australia": Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riche...
National Geographic: Explore Your Mind - History And People : "National Geographic: Explore Your Mind - History And People" includes: "The New World: Nightmare In Jamestown" - It's a story of bubonic plague, starvation, espionage and cannibalism - and the founding of America's first colony. In 1607, a handful of English adventurers set sail across the Atlantic, expecting a paradise teeming with gold and riches. Now, 400 years later, the latest discoveries reveal the true story of Jamestown. "King Tut's Final Secrets" - It is perhaps the most intriguing story to have ever emerged from ancient Egypt - the mystery behind the famed boy King Tutankhamun. Why did he die so young? Was he murdered? And is there an explanation of the legendary curse said to follow those who found his tomb centuries later? "Blackbeard, Terror At Sea" - charts the exploits of Englishman Edward Teach, an intelligent and charismatic leader who confounded the powers of England and Virginia as he overtook and pillaged 40 ships in two years, stealing hidden cargo and precious exports to and from the Caribbean. "Great Inca Rebellion" - According to traditional accounts, the mighty Inca...
Stories From The Road: Sturgis 2006 (Widescreen) : Screaming Eagle Films presents "Stories From The Road, Sturgis 2006." Join us for a fascinating journey into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the largest gathering of bikers in America! "Stories From The Road" is driven by the content of real stories from real bikers. This in-depth travelogue documentary brings you the reasons why hundreds of thousands of people have been making the annual trip to Sturgis, South Dakota for over 65 years and why so many end up coming back year after year. Step onto Main and Junction and become part of something special in this DVD. From Deadwood to Custer and from Main Street to Mt. Rushmore experience the camaraderie of bikers, the shared love of the open road and some of the most scenic riding anywhere in the United States. Take an unprecedented look into the lives of the people that call Sturgis "home" for one week every August and learn why they make the annual trek to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
America! The Complete Series (Full Frame) : The very fabric of the American nation is built on the cultural diversity of its people - their unique spirit, their unbreakable will, and their unflappable courage. Louis Schwartzberg's "America: The Complete Series" features 13 hours of touching vignettes and breathtaking cinematography that celebrates the heart and soul of ordinary people living extraordinary lives. It's about a retired dad that runs marathons while pushing his wheelchair-bound son. It's about a man that dedicates his life to fighting fires. It's about Tony Award winning dancer Savion Glover. This is the story of America...told one person at a time. Featuring brand new bonus features including new in-depth personal stories, a never-before-seen episode, following up with the most memorable stories, and an interview with Louis Schwartzberg, this wonderful collection is now available for the first time on DVD in a 4-disc gift set with collectible packaging!. Bonus Episode: "Conventional Wisdom" An in-depth interview with director Louis Schwartzberg following up with personal stories (Rick and Dick Hoyt, Eric Weinmeyer).
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