Take a look inside the personal stories of two individuals whose own experiences prompted them to prepare for Armageddon. After surviving a plane crash, Leland Freeborn has prophesized a full-scale nuclear attack "when the snow is on the ground, and the Christmas lights are up". We will watch as he tries to share his message with those around him. Fernando Salguero teaches urban survival techniques he learned after running away at age 16 to others to help them survive disaster scenarios.
Coach Joe Walker presents a comprehensive distance running and cross country training program applicable to runners at any level! The DVD provides specific routines for developing the complete distance runner without over training. Among the topics covered are: warm up routines, the diagonal run, hill training, interval training, circuit training and the principles of distance training. This DVD is a valuable resource for coaches and athletes looking to gain the edge over the competition....
This program takes viewers step by step through the individual components of each jumping event. Coach Rod Tiffin provides numerous training exercises and practice drills for the four jumping events: pole vault, high jump, long jump and triple jump. The coach also provides a detailed chapter covering plyometric exercises designed to develop explosive power. This DVD is a great resource for coaches who need to be well-versed in every jumping event. The in-depth demonstrations of proper...
This extremely comprehensive program features University of Alabama Head Track and Field coach Harvey Glance. The DVD presents nine detailed chapters: warm up drills, the start, sprinting technique, finishing the race, the relay, hurdles, warming down, weight training and fall and spring workout schedules. Packed with 105 minutes of techniques, tips and drills, this DVD is a must-have resource for athletes and coaches at any level of competition. About the coach:University of Alabama Head...
This DVD takes viewers step by step through the individual components of each throwing event. Coach Rod Tiffin provides numerous training exercises and practice drills for the four throwing events: shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throw. This DVD is a great resource for coaches who need to be well-versed in every throwing event. The in-depth demonstrations of proper techniques also make this program very beneficial for athletes at any level. About the coach: While working an assistant...
By the 1930s, the railway system had been hit hard by both the Great Depression and the increasing number of automobiles. The response was one of modernization. New streamlined trains, showcased at the 1933-34 World's Fair, hit record-breaking speeds. The wealthy were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while enjoying dining cars as elegant as any hotel. Relive the days when train travel was not just a method of transportation, but an escape from...
Railroad travel was at its peak in the 1950s. People were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. The job of railroad man was a respected calling that came with its own dangers. Take a train ride back in time with these six nostalgic short subjects. MILESTONES OF PROGRESS (1950): The Association of American Railroads sponsored...
Post-World War II prosperity meant that America's railway system was able to modernize. New streamliners ran at record-breaking speeds, making sure the average citizen got to work, while the wealthy were encouraged to take cross-country trips on diesel-powered passenger trains. At the same time, steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. The trains didn't just run on time...they ran the country. Relive that bygone era...
In the 1940s, due to gasoline and tire rationing, railroad travel was at its peak. Steam locomotives had been replaced by streamlined trains that hit record-breaking speeds. The wealthy were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while enjoying dining cars as elegant as any hotel. Relive the days when train travel was not just a method of transportation, but an escape from the pressures of the workaday world in these six vintage short subjects. THIS...
In the 1940s, due to gasoline and tire rationing, railroad travel was at its peak. Steam locomotives had been replaced by streamliners that hit record-breaking speeds, and most of the work force got to their jobs by train. Locomotives were an indispensable part of America's economy. The trains didn't just run on time...they ran the country. These six short subjects trace the railway system from its peak during World War II to its decline in the late 1960s.The Power Behind The Nation (1940):...
Due to gasoline and tire rationing, railroad travel was at its peak in the 1940s. Steam locomotives began to be replaced by streamliners that could hit record-breaking speeds, allowing most of the work force to get to work by train. But steam locomotives were still indispensable workhorses when it came to transporting goods and services important to America's economy. This collection of seven short subjects traces the history of train travel, while looking forward to the modernized future.THE...
In the 1930s, the railway system was hit hard by the Great Depression and the increasing number of automobiles. The response was one of modernization. New streamliners ran at record-breaking speeds, making sure the average citizen got to work, while the wealthy were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the diesel-powered passenger trains. At the same time, steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. These trains...
Railroad travel was at its peak in the 1940s and 50s. People were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. The job of railroad man was a respected calling that came with its own dangers. Take a train ride back in time with these six vintage short subjects. WHISTLES IN THE NIGHT (1945): This short was made by the American...
The American railway system was running at peak performance in the 1940s and 50s. Commuters were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, with those luxurious Pullman dining cars. At the same time, steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. The trains didn't just run on time...they ran the country. Take a trip back in time with these six vintage short subjects.ON THE TRACK...
Railroad travel was at its peak in the 1940s and 50s. People were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while steam locomotives were still indispensable when it came to transporting goods and services vital to America's economy. The job of railroad man was a respected calling that came with its own dangers. Take a train ride back in time with these six vintage short subjects.SAFE ROADS (1936): Train conductors teach foolhardy automobile drivers a...
There's a plot afoot to steal the Crown Jewels! It all starts when a corrupt businessman breaks a two-bit crook out of Dartmoor prison. Why? To have him impersonate one of the guards at the Tower of London, where the jewels are kept. There are a bevy of sordid characters running about in this slickly made Rialto Studios Edgar Wallace film, but perhaps the best is Klaus Kinski as a finger-sucking killer who pulls the trigger without hesitation. Although neither Heinz Drache or Joachim...
A woman inserts a camera in the head of her cheating boyfriend and watches his every move on her computer. A Sci-Fi dry-humored mystery thriller type with a twisted hook where technology plays out the next step in an ever-changing world.
Legendary silent clown Harry Langdon stars in his most successful film, alongside a young Joan Crawford!
The golden spike of the Trans-Continental Railway was driven in 1869, linking America's coasts and paving the way for massive expansion of the young nation. Years later, the drama was replayed in Canada, and the vast expanses of the Canadian plains and western coast were finally accessible. THE TRANS-CANADIAN RAILWAY tells the remarkable story of one of the most important engineering projects in history. See dramatic footage of the work crews mostly manned by immigrant laborers as they forged...
Inspired by a true story, "Transatlantic Coffee" is a tale of boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl...only the boy is a 41 year old clown, the girl, a teenage stripper from London. Alex is battling bleak circumstances within his version of a hostile world. However, his outlook evolves with the emergence of the young, sharp and adventurous, Mandie. The oddball duo embrace each other for who they are, until Alex's secret trauma bubbles to the surface, leaving for a climax that should not...
This "fly on the wall" documentary aims to help you decide if ocean cruising could be for you. Nothing was staged for the camera which closely observed the highs and lows of Don Street's ninth crossing from Ireland to the Caribbean in his 44 foot engineless yawl, Iolaire.