The 1991 Persian Gulf War is a military triumph for the United States. But when thousands of returning veterans start to develop medical problems it appears that the military is trying to downplay or ignore the situation. It takes perserverance on the part of the military families and members of congress to bring to light the dilemma and prompt action on the part of the government.
Vacationing in northern California, Alfred Hitchcock was struck by a story in a Santa Cruz newspaper: "Seabird Invasion Hits Coastal Homes". From this peculiar incident, and his memory of a short story by Daphne du Maurier, the master of suspense created one of his strangest and most terrifying films. The Birds follows a chic blonde, Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren), as she travels to the coastal town of Bodega Bay to hook up with a rugged fellow (Rod Taylor) she's only just met. Before long the town is attacked by marauding birds, and Hitchcock's skill at staging action is brought to the fore. Beyond the superb effects, however, The Birds is also one of Hitchcock's most psychologically complicated scenarios, a tense study of violence, loneliness, and complacency. What really gets under your skin are not the bird skirmishes but the anxiety and the eerie quiet between attacks. The director elevated an unknown model, Tippi Hedren (mother of Melanie Griffith), to being his latest cool, blond leading lady, an experience that was not always easy on the much-pecked Ms. Hedren. Still, she returned for the next Hitchcock picture, the underrated Marnie. Treated with scant attention by serious critics in 1963, The Birds has grown into a classic and--despite the sci-fi trappings--one of Hitchcock's most serious films. --Robert Horton
A hit squad is sent to the jungles of Africa to free a woman held captive in a terrorist army camp...
Nick and Maggie Brody's horror when their 8 year old son goes missing at a fair is soon assuaged when a stranger delivers him safe and sound. However just days later a mysterious caller demands a meeting to discuss the incident and unbeknown to Nick he and his comfortable middle class family are walking straight into an ambush...
Shot on location in glorious weather on the Grand Union Canal near Leighton Buzzard this DVD does an exemplary job in demonstrating the methods needed for success by anyone who wants to start canal fishing.
Disc One - Fishing With The Experts For Carp: For many anglers the ultimate fish in British waters is carp. In only twenty or so years we've seen this species capture the imagination of at least a million anglers and the carp have responded to a mass influx of food by just getting bigger and bigger. In 2001 the British Carp Record was over 59lbs... the same fish has been caught again recently and now weighs a staggering 61lbs. How long can this retain the British title? The goal o
Carp Fishing has become an all year round pastime as more anglers realise that with adapted techniques and perseverance they can catch some prime examples. As long as they are willing to handle the delights of British winter weather! In this programme we work the seasons a little; starting with some basic guidance and then head south to a successful winter patch; Pallington Lakes in Dorset. Owned by Pallatrax King Simon Pomeroy you will see some good anglers in action to prove the point that you can catch carp in winter. As the seasons turn pick up some tips and spring and summer catches with Des Taylor in the UK and then finish overseas as an introduction to crossing the channel and hitting the splendour of the French lakes.
Twice the Action! Twice The Adventure! Twice The Excitement! Lock and load! It's time for gut-wrenching glove-spanning hardcore military action as Delta Force the world's most elite special operations unit take on international terrorists. Ranging from the deserts of the Middle East to the icy waters of the Bering Sea this battle-hardened squad must face down the threat of nuclear holocaust as they combat the forces of the notorious criminal mastermind Flint Lukash. Utilizing a stolen Russian submarine and a hijacked luxury cruise ship - with its terrified passengers - acting as a shield Lukash evades the combined military forces of the U.S. and Russia to carry out his main objective: the theft of six nuclear missiles. Lukash succeeds in his mission and aims the missiles demanding $25 billion not to unleash them. With his finger poised on the launch button there's only one thing to stand in his way ... Delta Force!
There can be no doubt that Carp Fishing is by far the most popular branch of angling today. Fifty years ago you would have been very lucky to catch one because few waters held carp. Now they are within easy reach of everyone. And this programme is an ideal way to start! Join BBC's ""The Big Catch"" presenter Liam Dale as he guides you through the pleasures and hopefully few pit falls of this most exciting of freshwater angling experiences.Shot mostly on location at the superb Pallington Lakes Fishery in sunny Dorset this fish filled film will prove an ideal way to begin Carping on...
Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock's new DVD - Beat Arthritis Naturally. Dale demonstrates how arthritis sufferers can cook themselves well, creating arthritis busting recipes that are simple, delicious and effective. Viewers also learn how to make some simple homemade remedies from common ingredients that they can use safely as natural painkillers. Dale also guides the viewer through the maze of natural remedies that can be found at local health food stores and explains exactly what each does and how they work, to help sufferers make the best remedy choices. He also explains how joints work, how arthritis affects the joints and how the condition can progress. Dale's accessible, user-friendly and entertaining style (theres even an out-takes section!) provides one of the best and enjoyable self-help DVDs currently on the market. About The Presenter Dale Pinnock is a degree trained Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Medicinal Chef. He has studied nutrition for over a decade. He is regularly featured in magazines and national press, and is a popular and regular guest on both regional and National radio stations in the UK. He runs busy clinics in Rural Cambridgeshire and Central London.
Join Liam Dale and friends as they reveal the correct tackle how to prepare rubby dubby and the baiting techniques for bringing big shark over the side. This comprehensive instructional DVD captures the very essence of a shark trip providing a complete insight for the novice shark man and at the same time a dramatic record for the seasoned angler.
Across the great cities of Europe genealogist Jordan Kirkland attempts to solve the riddle of her aunt's mysterious past. Cosmetics magnate Kitty Ridgewood was separated from her family almost seventy years ago during the Russian Revolution and she enlists her niece's help to find her family. Aided by handsome art dealer Nick Rostov Jordan's only clue is an old photograph of a child posed beside a music box which is adorned with a priceless Faberg'' egg...
The stars of Reservoir Dogs and Mulholland Falls Chris Penn and Michael Madsen are teamed together again as two tormented cops on the trail of a brutal serial killer in a chilling and violent portrayal of a murderer's obsession for death and deceit. Special Agent Jason Enola (Penn) once one of the Force's brightest stars is now a lost soul in a sea of deception. For over a decade he has tracked the serial killer nicknamed 'Alone'. But now after a quiet period the killer has resurfaced. Now the murderer has become as fixated on agent Enola as he is on the killer each man stalking the other.
Face Value - Marla Hanson's dreams of becoming a top New York model were shattered when she was attacked and slashed across the face sustaining wounds requiring nearly 150 stitches. Marla's modelling career was finished but her ordeal had only just begun. When her case came to court the defence attorney tore into her accusing her of being a prostitute and using sex to further her career. But Marla fought back against these accusations and her exceptional courage made her not only America's most famous victim but a champion for others who had suffered in the same way. Victim of Beauty - A hot new model takes the fashion world by storm - only to have her world turn ugly as her would-be lovers start dying one by one in this dark psychological thriller.
Nobody is ever too grown-up to enjoy a good story especially at Christmas time and this very seasonal collection of tales has been put together to take you on a magical journey into the wonderful world of make-believe.Open the pages of this DVD storybook to find The Elves and the Shoemaker busy at work before turning to a fascinating rendition of The Spirits of Christmas based on a A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Finally enjoy The Day that Santa was Kidnapped introducing a brand new story that is sure to become a much-loved Christmas classic of the future.So bring your comfy chairs closer to the fireside gather friends and family all around open up the pages of this Christmas Storybook and let the festive fun begin...
An old church in a modern North American city is undergoing a renovation. Construction equipment and piles of debris cover the grounds. A deep pit has been dug for new sewer pipes. Night falls. A woman crawls from the pit. She weak and covered with mud her face beaten her throat cut. She is unable to speak remember who she is or how she got there. This is Laura. Hungry thirsty she ventures out into the city stealing food and warm clothes to survive. As she wanders the streets she begins to see things that jar her memory: a picture on a wall a historical marker a map. Slowly she starts to out the pieces together - the old river front a house and a family a lover and a jealous suitor. She embarks on a trek across the city trying to blend in and adjust to a modern world she has never seen before. Julian a mysterious young man employed by the church is sent out to find her. He seems to know more about her than she does tracking her quickly deducing that she is headed home to the place where she used to live - more than a hundred years ago. Is Laura reincarnated? Resurrected and risen from the grave? Or is she just the unfortunate victim of a horrible crime buried in the mud and left for dead? Is Julian really trying to help her as he claims or is he part of the conspiracy a plot to kill her?
A clay shooting instructional DVD for beginners in which Rod Brammer the top coach at the Shalden Shooting School in Devon puts Liam Dale through his paces. Topics Covered: 1.Driven Pheasant Trap 2.Teal Trap 3.Bolting Rabbit 4.Cartridge Talk 5.Drop Talk
Last Boat to Normandy takes a quiet, dignified trip to France with a small number of selected veterans, in order that they can pay their respects once more. In doing so, they share with us the memories, nightmares and stories which have remained with them ever since that famous day in 1944. Our camera crew will be travelling with a group of veterans from the North of England, as they visit those same spots where they risked their lives six decades ago, and where they lost so many of their fellow countrymen. They ll be visiting key sites, leaving floral tributes, taking part in emotional memorial ceremonies, and generally remembering those long-ago events with quiet dignity. They ll be meeting up with old comrades, and old adversaries, to look back together at what happened, and how it changed the world as we know it. They'll share with each other the tales of bravery, danger and contant threat which marked that campaign. The film looks at who did what, and asks them to explain in their own words why they did what they did. From personal accounts of fear and chaos, through to uplifting stories of brotherhood forged in adversity. This is the real story behind the organised services, and the pilgrimages made to attend them. This is the D-Day Landings.... in their own words.
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