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Odyssey volume 1
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Odysseus (Armand Assante), the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Ithaca, is called to service in the Trojan War after the birth of his son Telemachus, much to the dismay of his wife Queen Penelope (Greta Scacchi). Odysseus is worried that he may not return, and tells Penelope that she should remarry by the time Telemachus is a man if he does not return.
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Ordinary Americans in the Revolution volume 1
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Begin by considering the focus of this series: the men and women who peopled the American Revolution, who made history happen, but who are largely unknown to us now. Grasp the ways in which the legacy of the revolution was much more complex for common people than it was for the wealthy and privileged. Take a first look at the roles common people played in the revolution and its impact on them.
72264) Secrets in the Water
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A grieving mother enlists the help of her deceased daughter's friend to track down her killer and wonders if the killer is someone close to home.
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Where is Natalee Ann Holloway? Could Nicola Tesla's greatest invention power the world for free? Who discovered America first? Did John Wilkes Booth get away with murder? The mystery of Ambrose Bierce. Is Jim Morrison dead? Was Marilyn Monroe murdered? Joseph Smith and the Golden Tablets.
72266) Women Vs. Men
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Three couples from back in high school are about to get hitched, setting off a Battle of the Sexes in this comedy. Three lavish weddings and an exotic honeymoon set off a series of wild hijinks, including swimming piranhas, random fires, and wild flirtations.
72267) Beyond The Dunwich Horror
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After arriving in Dunwich to find his missing brother, a man is lured into an underworld of madness and ritual killings
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Aber Bergen volume 7
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Magnus must defend the ex-husband of a writer who disclosed intimate details about him in her new book.
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Travels with Darley volume 4
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Explore the best of Little Rock, the capital of the state of Arkansas, combining BBQ with tasty ice cream and baked sweets, diverse neighborhoods and Clinton history. Darley tours Little Rock by bike, joining a local guide to cycle through neighborhoods and highlighting important sites like the Governor's Mansion and the Clinton Presidential Library. Next, she hops on a Segway to discover Riverfront Park and the Arkansas River Trail. History and architecture...
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Swamp People Serpent Invasion volume 1
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Invasive Burmese pythons are taking over the Florida Everglades and devouring everything in sight. The only way to stop them is to call in the nation's best swampers: King of the Swamp Troy Landry.
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Monument Men The Road to Rushmore volume 4
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A popular President whose respect for natural beauty was unequaled, and whose foreign policy brought several new territories under US control, Theodore Roosevelt takes the final space on Mount Rushmore
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Great Courses volume 10
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While much of their art incorporates Greek elements-confusing archaeologists for decades-the Etruscans have their own distinct myths and legends. Here, delve into some of those stories and meet heroes such as the Vipinas brothers, who were a pair of folk heroes rooted in history. Explore the relationship between myth and history.
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Heathcliff volume 70
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When Mugsy is bragging to the neighborhood kids about how tough Spike is, Heathcliff makes an appearance and proceeds to beat up on the hapless pooch. Mugsy's had enough. He kicks Spike out of his life. With nowhere left to go, Spike hits the streets. It's not an easy life for a dog who's known only living in a home. Spike has a hard time when he runs up against dogs who live in the alleys. He can't even get himself picked up by the dogcatcher,...
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Zoology Understanding the Animal World volume 10
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Reptiles combine primitive, advanced, generalized, and specialized adaptations for life on earth. First, examine the characteristics reptiles share with birds. Then, examine fascinating reptilian adaptations like parthenogenesis and temperature-dependent sex determination. Finally, learn ways you can help reptiles like snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodilians survive.
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Renegade volume 12
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Reno helps his former partner escape a murder plot only to get into further danger when they become entangled with drug dealers.
72277) The Drop Spot
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Mike, mistakenly receives a package from notorious drug dealer, while at work, and must decide to sell or not?
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Great Courses volume 4
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When traveling in French-speaking countries, the verb aller - "to go" - is one of the most useful. Get to know this verb along with important question words such as "How much?" "Why?" and "When?" This lecture also gives you a chance to listen to a great deal of spoken French to help you practice your de-coding skills.
72279) My Next Challenge
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We meet with the famous (and infamous) French Spider-Man, Alain Robert, in his home in Bali to reminisce over his past feats, mapping the mind of a world-class daredevil. In our interview with Alain, we touch on both the high points and the low points of his career, including the numerous incidents he's had over the years and what it takes for him to return to a sport that has nearly taken his life so many times.
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Great Courses volume 23
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The peoples of the Great Plains were broadly divided into the bison hunters in the west and the semi-sedentary farmers in the east. But with the European introduction of the horse, gun, and new diseases, you will shift your attention to how each of five main culture areas began to transform and how these changes shaped the homogenized, oversimplified view of American Indian cultures.
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