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Discovery Channel: Best of Collection, Volume 4 DVD - 5 Disc Set (Mythbusters: Outakes and Revealed / Prehistoric Park: T-Rex & Mammoth / Deadliest Catch: Best of Season 2 / Panda is Born & Baby Panda's First Year / 2057: The Body. The City. The World)

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Features:

• Features 5 of Discovery's Great Original Shows - MythBusters Outtakes & MythBusters Revealed
• Prehistoric Park: T-Rex & Mammoth
• Deadliest Catch: Best of Season 2
• 2057: The Body, The City & The World
• A Panda is Born & Baby Panda's First Year

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

What a great selection! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this collection to use in teaching my communication courses at the graduate level.

I show segments from the 2057s in my Human Communication on the Internet course. Some students find some of the ideas disturbing, but all students find the information thought-provoking. The presentations of the 2057s are a little cheezy, but the content is great. The 2057s DVDs are a great way to help students picture the possible future of the Internet and computer use.

The giant panda special is one of the best ever made. Now follow me on this, if my veterinarian-daughter helps with the artificial insemination, then she's at least a little bit the father, and I'm the grandmother. (grin) They filmed this baby's life from planning through the first year, and it is the best documentary done on the topic of the giant panda. Plus, he's the cutest grandbaby ever!

I use Mythbusters as discussion prompts for teaching experimental research. By showing segments by these guys--and doing some of the experiments in class. We have a fun way to discuss the scientific method, variables, and other principles from the research. The students love the Myth Busters, and it makes an excellent prompt for discussing research and experimentation.

Editorial Review:

Valued at over $100 (if purchased separately), this fourth edition of the Best of Discovery series includes 5 DVDs featuring five of Discovery Channel's recently acclaimed programs. This eclectic five-disc set engages the entire family with a world of amazing discoveries. The shows in this box set are: "Mythbusters: Outakes and Revealed," "Prehistoric Park: T-Rex & Mammoth," "Deadliest Catch: Best of Season 2," "A Panda is Born & Baby Panda's First Year," and "2057: The Body. The City. The World."

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 - Episode 11: Japan

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Bourdain is the Best 5 out of 5 stars.
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Bourdain is the best host out there. This is the only travel show I watch because it is not typical. He is witty, intelligent and funny. He tries to connect to the people he is meeting not just show the most popular spots.

If you like this read any of his books

Editorial Review:

The irreverent and irascible Anthony Bourdain is out of the kitchen, out of the hotel, past the tourists, and headed out for culinary adventure. He's on a globe-hopping journey, hitting the streets in search of authentic flavors and experiences. Willing to go anywhere and try anything, Anthony - featured exclusively on Travel Channel - is out to experience destinations from the streets and local point of view. With food as his passport, Anthony gains entry to cultures around the world: with No Reservations. Episode 11: Anthony's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation, and eats some tuna belly and roe at a tiny sushi bar. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 - Episode 13: Peru

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Best selling author, reluctant food celebrity guy, culinary adventurer, drinker, smoker, hedonist....the list of descriptors could go on and on... but one thing is certain: In this food-obsessed world, Anthony Bourdain has carved out a distinct place as a gastronomic Indiana Jones. His quest for the perfect dining experience was smartly documented in his television series and book, "A Cooks Tour." And now Bourdain's journey is shifting to the next course. In Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, his journey takes him to people and places far beyond the realm of food. Following his wanderlust will take the audience to far out and familiar places from Iceland to New Zealand and Paris to New Jersey. As Anthony Bourdain is and has been a professional chef and writer for over three decades, his starting point of view will always reflect that experience. But in Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, anti-celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is out of the kitchen... on the road... no holds barred. Episode 13: Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine, and vibrant people. He dines in Lima, meets members of a Peruvian Eseeja tribe in the jungle, and much more. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Best of Amusement Parks 2006

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Who will make the grade and who will be crowned the international winners at the hottest amusement parks this year? Join us at the Golden Ticket Awards, the Academy Awards of the amusement park industry, as we check out who tops the list. We'll hit all the winning rides, like the Best New Coaster, the revolutionary Hades which hurtles riders down near-vertical drops through pitch-black 90-degree banked turns. And the Best Steel Coaster, Millennium Force, which is the ultimate scream machine. This blue coaster boasts a massive 300-foot drop, over a mile of mind-bending tunnels, twists, and turns. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown - Episode 16: Simply Paris

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With her bags packed and passport in hand, travel expert Samantha Brown takes off on an adventure to over 30 European destinations. Along the way Samantha offers up practical information and real travel tips - things you wish were covered in the travel guides! She'll give viewers a feel for the essence of these fascinating cities through her travel experiences, plus she'll share tips on where to stay, what to see, where to eat, shop, and play. This isn't just a great hotel - this is your Passport to Europe! The Eiffel Tower, a stroll along the Seine, world-renowned art museums, sidewalk cafes - they are the images that come to mind when we think of Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities and one that attracts more than 25 million visitors each year. No other city in Europe evokes quite the same spirit...through centuries of war, devastation, revolution, and royalty, fascination with Paris remains eternal. In this episode of Passport to Europe, Samantha Brown steps out to experience everything that is Simply Paris! Now some of the "must sees" on her list may seem cliche, but all are a part of the Paris experience: a stroll along the Champs-Elysees, satisfying a sweet tooth with French pastry at Laduree, a twilight river cruise along the Seine, enjoying a Parisian breakfast at Cafe les deux Magots, a charming hotel with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, even being serenaded by a French accordion player - c'est manifique! This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 - Episode 10: China

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The irreverent and irascible Anthony Bourdain is out of the kitchen, out of the hotel, past the tourists, and headed out for culinary adventure. He's on a globe-hopping journey, hitting the streets in search of authentic flavors and experiences. Willing to go anywhere and try anything, Anthony - featured exclusively on Travel Channel - is out to experience destinations from the streets and local point of view. With food as his passport, Anthony gains entry to cultures around the world: with No Reservations. Episode 10: As far as world cuisines go, China is the big one. But, believe it or not, Tony has never been to China before! So tackling Beijing and Chengdu on his first trip to the country he decides to squeeze in as much food and culture as humanly possible. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown Season 1 Episode 9: Prague, Czech Republic

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With her bags packed and passport in hand, Travel Expert Samantha Brown takes off on an adventure to over 30 European destinations. Along the way Samantha offers up practical information and real travel tips - things you wish were covered in the travel guides!

She'll give viewers a feel for the essence of these fascinating cities through her travel experiences, plus she'll share tips on where to stay, what to see, where to eat, shop and play. This isn't just a great hotel this is your Passport to Europe!

Quick, what have you heard about Prague? Well, until recently probably, not much. That's because until 1990 Prague was a city closed to visitors but today it is one of the most popular European destinations. Travel expert Samantha Brown introduces us to Prague, a city which has recently opened her arms to those wishing to enjoy her unspoiled architecture, art, music, and unique style - one you'll find nowhere else in the world. Samantha shows us that Prague is a city of expression - where arts are a way of life. Where else can you find a city where almost every person owns their own musical instrument, and yet they also manage to consume more beer than any other country in the world? Samantha shows us the city streets where Mozart walked - he was so found of Prague he declared himself a citizen. She'll introduce us to a hotel that takes its inspiration from music - whether it's Mozart, Beethoven, Led Zeppelin or the Elvis suite - this is no heartbreak hotel! This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown - Episode 28: Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Holland

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With her bags packed and passport in hand, travel expert Samantha Brown takes off on an adventure to over 30 European destinations. Along the way Samantha offers up practical information and real travel tips - things you wish were covered in the travel guides! She'll give viewers a feel for the essence of these fascinating cities through her travel experiences, plus she'll share tips on where to stay, what to see, where to eat, shop, and play. This isn't just a great hotel - this is your Passport to Europe! Episode 28: Did you know that the city of Amsterdam has more bridges and canals than Venice? And that nearly 80% of the population of the Netherlands owns a bicycle? These are just a few things that Samantha Brown discovers in this episode of Passport to Europe when she visits Amsterdam, Netherlands. Samantha arrives just in time to see fields and fields of tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens. Flowers aren't the only thing of beauty in Amsterdam - the city has over 55 museums, and one of its most visited is dedicated to the famous one-eared Dutchman - Vincent Van Gogh. Samantha discovers that although he completed nearly 1,100 drawings and 900 paintings, Van Gogh sold only two during his lifetime! Bicycles are everywhere in Amsterdam - so Samantha hops on and cycles around town exploring its canals and colorful neighborhoods. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown - Episode 1: Rome, Italy

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With her bags packed and passport in hand, travel expert Samantha Brown takes off on an adventure to over 30 European destinations. Along the way Samantha offers up practical information and real travel tips - things you wish were covered in the travel guides! She'll give viewers a feel for the essence of these fascinating cities through her travel experiences, plus she'll share tips on where to stay, what to see, where to eat, shop, and play. This isn't just a great hotel - this is your Passport to Europe! Episode 1: Before travel expert, Samantha Brown actually visited Rome, her impressions were the same as many Americans...from movies like "Roman Holiday" or "Three Coins in a Fountain." What Samantha will show you is that Rome is so much more. The people and their culture create a lively, passionate heartbeat for the Eternal City. Most travelers come for the ancient ruins, the mouthwatering cuisine, and the views. Samantha shares her tips on how to avoid the three-hour lines at some of the city's top attractions and tells you how to have a true Roman coffee experience. Plus, here's a surprise - Samantha's Roman experience reveals a super modern side to the Rome of today, including a wild nightlife. So for those thinking there's not much new to say about Rome...get ready to eat your words! This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Great Hotels Season 1 - Episode 8: Bellagio - Las Vegas

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Take a lively armchair visit to some of the exceptional resort hotels throughout the United States. Along the way, host Samantha Brown experiences first-hand what makes these hotel destinations popular, appealing, unique, and memorable. Each episode presents an entertaining "story" of up to two different hotel destinations, complete with encounters and eccentricities that creatively show and tell what makes each hotel a great experience. Episode 8: Las Vegas - a city that thrives on superlatives. It's the largest city in Nevada...and although it sits in the northern half of the Mojave Desert, that doesn't keep it from being one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Samantha Brown is on her way to a hotel that is one of the newer additions to the Las Vegas skyline, an experience a hotel that even by Vegas standards is in a class of its own: Bellagio. Bellagio was built to provide another dimension to Las Vegas: exquisite and sophisticated elegance and beauty. From its upscale boutiques (Giorgio Armani, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Yves St. Laurent, and Gucci), to an ultimate dining experience where guests are surrounded by original Picasso masterpieces, to the only fine arts gallery within a Las Vegas Casino, Bellagio is an original! This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.