Ambrose Video Publishing
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"This series offers a fresh perspective on how railroads created and shaped America's financial institutions, America's singular brand of capitalism and its unique way of doing business. The growth of American railroads from 1830 to 1930 is identical with the growth of the nation into the premier industrial power in the world. It is a colorful story that examines the roles and contributions of Johns Hopkins, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould and E.H....
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English
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Of the body's major systems only the reproductive organs and structures are different in men and women. There is no greater miracle on the planet than the creation of a new life. Join Dr. Mark Reisman as he takes you through each stage of this miracle, from the genetic basis of life, to the development of sex organs, to the formation of sex cells, to conception, to the emergence of the embryo, to the growth sequence of the fetus, and finally to the...
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English
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Join host Archie Kao as he shares the incredible story of Chinese American achievement, from the first wave of immigrants in California's gold fields to the entrepreneurs of the 21st century's Information Age. Subjects include Jerry Yang and the creation of Yahoo!, Amy Tan's fascinating novels of Chinese American life, I.M. Pei and his magnificent architecture, Michelle Kwan, the darling of American figure skaters, Yo-Yo Ma's acclaimed cello performances,...
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English
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This series presents a unique and masterly survey of the greatest achievements in the history of art from the medieval era to the post-impressionist world. This authoritative and thought-provoking series employs powerful graphic images to entertain and inform the student and the art lover. Spectacular landscapes set the backdrop for an emcompassing look at great moments in art history.
The programs focus on various artists highlighting the works...
38) Connections 1
Series
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English
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James Burke presents science as a detective story, illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Burke tracks through twelve thousand years of history for the clues that lead to eight great life-changing inventions-- the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television.
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English
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A six-part series that chronicles the role of European explorers and settlers in North America from the late fifteenth century through the period of the American Revolution. Explores the motives that brought the Spanish, French, Dutch, and English to North America, as well as the conflicts between them as they pursued their national interests. Also looks at the effect of conflicts in Europe on the balance of power in the New World.