Stacy Keach
1) In our time
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A collection of short stories and vignettes by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1925, marking his American debut.
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Strange and deadly powers reside in Earth's atmosphere-- killer lightning bolts appear out of nowhere, hail comes just as suddenly, and rocks from space rewrite the landscape. This episode includes: a supercell thunderstorm in Sydney, Australia, that batters the city with giant hailstones; two glider pilots blown out of the sky by a sizzling lightning bolt; scientists who shoot rockets into storms to force lightning strikes; and the search for space...
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Most people think of hurricanes as the biggest storms on Earth, but extra-tropical cyclones can grow even bigger. This episode includes: a cyclone that hit the east coast of North America in 1993, killing more people than hurricanes Andrew and Hugo combined; the dramatic rescue attempt of a large bulk carrier foundering in massive waves off the coast of Nova Scotia; and the nearly forgotten storm of 1953 that swallowed men, women, and children from...
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The immediate dangers of active volcanoes are well known, but there are hidden dangers as well. Volcanoes in combination with water pose a special kind of lethal effect. This episode includes: an exploding lake in Nyos, West Africa, that sends deadly gases into the valley below, killing 1,7000; volcanic debris that mixes with water to create lahars responsible for countless deaths in the Philippines, and the worst rail disaster in New Zealand history;...
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Climb on board the cruise ship Oceanos as it rapidly sinks in tumultuous water near South Africa. Explore the treacherous boundary between oceans and land where wind surfers risk their lives in the shark-infested waters near Maui. Watch as U.S. Coastguard students are put to the test in the deadly waves of Cape Disappointment. And meet the terrifying tidal bore called the Black Dragonin China.
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Oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and contain 90 percent of life on earth, yet they remain the most treacherous and alien part of our environment. In this program, see a tornadic water spout smash through buildings in Florida, witness a frantic search for a tiny baby who was swept from a woman's arms during a mudslide in Southern California, learn the tragic details of a vicious cyclone in Bangladesh that caused the raging sea to swallow...
11) Nebraska
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After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he's struck it rich, and wrangles his estranged son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Getting waylaid in the father's hometown in Nebraska, the son tries to reconnect with his impenetrable father.
13) Miracle dogs
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A poignant and funny story of a nine year old English springer spaniel who loses her front leg to cancer.
14) The Kennedys
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Uses extensive interviews, still photographs and archival footage to explore the building of the Kennedy legend. Documents the political ascendency of the family headed by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., examines the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and discusses the influence of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., on the careers of his sons.
16) Hamlet
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"One of the most frequently read and performed of all stage works, Shakespeare's Hamlet is unsurpassed in its complexity and richness. Now the most extensively annotated version of Hamlet to date makes the play completely accessible to readers in the twenty-first century. It has been carefully assembled with students, teachers, and the general reader in mind." "Eminent linguist and translator Burton Raffel offers generous help with vocabulary and...
17) Planes
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Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test.
18) If I stay
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Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam. But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.
20) Cell
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An apocalyptic thriller about a mysterious signal that reprograms the minds of cellphone users around the globe.
