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Night John: Words Are Freedom |
2/10/2010 |
Recommended for ages 12 and over
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Based on the novel by Gary Paulsen, "Night John" is the triumphant story of twelve-year-old Sarny, a slave in antebellum South. At the plantation of Clel Waller ( Beau Bridges), she faces a grim future of serving at table and spitting tobacco on roses to prevent infestation. Then, Night John (Carl Lumbly) arrives. A former runaway slave who bears telltale scars on his back, he takes Sarny under his wing and, in exchange for a pinch of tobacco, secretly teaches her to read and write, a crime punishable by death. Together, the two free other slaves by forging passes to the North....until a planned escape is discovered, and Sarny's knowledge becomes her most deadly asset.
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French for Kids: Beginner Level 1 - Vol. 1 |
2/10/2010 |
Suitable for any age
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French is not only a beautiful language, but also a very practical one. Truly a “lingua franca”, French as a foreign language is the second most frequently-taught language in the world after English. French is the only language spoken on five continents, and 28 countries have French as an official language. Learn French today!
Language Tree DVDs enhance learning by providing both auditory and visual reinforcement of new phrases and vocabulary. Your child will actually see how the French language is used in the appropriate situational context which further deepens language understanding. Modern sing-along songs keep it fun while helping develop correct pronunciation.
FRENCH FOR KIDS is a DVD and booklet set that makes learning French a fun adventure for your child. Starring native French speakers and adorable 3-D animated characters, this DVD teaches basic conversational French within the context of a fantastic birthday party, full of lively songs, delicious food, and playful games. Pénélope and her cuddly French-speaking puppy, “Pezi”, teach useful phrases for meeting and greeting, counting, eating, playing, and much more.
FRENCH FOR KIDS is a DVD and booklet set that makes learning French a fun adventure for your child. Starring native French speakers and adorable 3-D animated characters, this DVD teaches basic conversational French within the context of a fantastic birthday party, full of lively songs, delicious food, and playful games. Pénélope and her cuddly French-speaking puppy, “Pezi”, teach useful phrases for meeting and greeting, counting, eating, playing, and much more.
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Believers Among Us Vol. 1( 4 disc Episodes 1-4) |
3/10/2010 |
Suitable for any age
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Episode 1: The Awakening: joins one family on a spiritual journey. Follow the Swansons as circumstances force them to explore questions of life and devotion in troubled times. Keeping the family together, they find strength in each other and in their faith, helping them realize just how blessed they are. In the end, hope and conviction leads one of them to the next Believer Among Us.
Episode 2: The Last Letter: is a testament to this wonderful but sometimes confusing thing called life. A young wife finds her faith tested as she awaits the return of her military husband and the birth of their child. Just as one life is beginning, another is about to end but not before helping rekindle trust and strength in the Lord. Renewed faith leads one of them to the next Believer Among Us.
Episode 3: A Light Shines Through: reveals the boundless mercy of the Lord's forgiveness. While a young homeless mother, unable to take care of her daughter, is forced to make a desperate decision, a young couple tries to cope with the death of their infant. The path of life brings them together setting the circumstances for them to renew and strengthen their faith. One of them will go on to find the next Believer Among Us.
Episode 4: A Life Reborn: celebrates how blessed and priceless life can be. Just as a young singer's dreams begin to come true, unexpected circumstances threaten to bring it all to an end. As her faith and trust begin to fade, an unexpected friendship renews her hope. Sharing their experiences opens their hearts to the healing powers of faith and love, helping them become the next Believer Among Us.
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One Peace at A Time |
4/13/2010 |
Recommended for ages 12 and over
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A film about a messed up world...and how we could fix it. Sprinkled with music from Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, and Willie Nelsen, One Peace at A Time lyrically weaves a tapestry through 20 countries and is as magical as it is informative.
Activist Turk Pipkin (The Sopranos, Nobility) continues his global journey of knowledge in action with a goal to create a virtual road map to a better future by focusing on specific solutions in these troubled times.
Join Pipkin as he chronicles the model Indian orphanages of The Miracle Foundation, family planning initiatives with Thailand's Mechai Viravaidya, Ethiopian water projects with A Glimmer of Hope, and Architecture for Humanity's global design challenge for communities in need in the Himalayas, the Amazon, and the slums of Nairobi.
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