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Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent throughout the ages. When Schomburg's collection became so big that it began to overflow his house (and his wife threatened to mutiny), he turned...
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Wild Racers volume 8
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From here on in the teams face an ever changing ecosystem as they head down from the dizzying heights and into he more tropical landscape that this regions is renowned for. The finish is in sight though all that seems to be on the minds of the leaders is pushing ahead to keep the gaps on the chasers. It is a true exploration in the mind, body and soul of each team.
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Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials-who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents....
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Danger Dogs volume 1
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At a secluded location, hidden in the Welsh hills is one of the world's top dog training academies.
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Philadelphia was one of the main entry ports for immigrants to America in the 18th century. Paul and Nick meet Drew McGinty and Joyce Alexander, the founder of the Center for Ulster-Scots Studies. Our chefs try to cook an Ulster-Scots meal, but keep being seduced by Italian fare.
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Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty-and fun-in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights...
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As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation-and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!
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Wild Racers volume 21
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Switzerland comprises episodes 20 to 24 of the Wild Racers series that takes viewers on a journey into the ultimate feat of endurance within the Adventure Racing World Series. Episode one finds its way into the exquisite alpine village of Interlaken. This is the first time that our athletes face up to the sheer size of the natural landscape. From the mythical Eiger through to the pristine alpine lakes it is truly a staggering environment in which...
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Café Secrets volume 6
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Ruth and Andy Petit opened the Colenso Café 22 years ago as a way of boosting their income, while raising four children. Orchardists by trade, their original plan was to sell freshly squeezed fruit juice to passing tourists, but the council insisted they install a commercial kitchen, so they decided to go the whole hog and open a café.
Set in a beautiful, country garden, the café specialises in fresh herbal teas, homemade soups, enormous cakes-...
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Danger Dogs volume 6
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Will the trainee handlers pass their final assessment?
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At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions...
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 4
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Varun checks into one of the most luxurious properties in Switzerland – The Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne. Once settled, he heads to Cressiere to cook with the 3-Michelin starred chef, Benoit Voilier. The learning continues with a trip to Domaine du Daley, one of the country's top wine producers, for a masterclass in winemaking. But it's not all fine food and good wine, Varun also meets the owner of Parmigiani in Saint-Croix, which crafts some...
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Cook the Books volume 4
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Wellington's own Martin Bosley joins Carly Flynn to talk about his career in food andtoprepare mouthwatering dishes from his self-titled gourmet cookbook. Carly drives north toOmaha Beach to meet the delightful legend of New Zealand food writing, Lauraine Jacobs to talk about her latest cookbook Everlasting Feast. Dishes include Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks, Sticky Pork Ribs and Duck Breast Salad.
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Sean's Kitchen volume 3
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Julie Woodyear-Smith, Sean's restaurant manager, talks about the pressure of building Sean's Kitchen and the compromises it involves. Sean takes a break from the building site and catches up with Saskia Beer, making sure that she can provide some of her chicken for his restaurant in Adelaide. Relieved when she says yes, he cooks up a delicious Chicken Saltimbocca before jumping on a plane to New York. Once there, Sean checks out the delights of Broadway...
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Big House Reborn volume 3
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The restoration project at Mount Stewart begins to slowly fall behind schedule as the engineers experience challenges on site. Meanwhile, the contractors endeavor to remove scaffolding around the building in time for a wedding.
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Anzac Battlefields volume 3
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In this episode we follow the ANZACs through one of the most momentous years of the twentieth century.
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Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great-Great-Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal-to fly-Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure....
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Lyndey and Herbie's Moveable Feast volume 3
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Queensland's Sunshine Coast has crystal blue waters, white sands, and is surrounded by green rolling hills, which makes for perfect agricultural conditions and a haven for food producers. We begin with a ginger fiesta: a tour of the Buderim ginger factory, a chat with a ginger farmer, and some delicious 'Ginger, Cardamom and Mango Crepes'. Wind it all up with a little ballroom dancing and it's a great day out. Lyndey and Herbie visit a gorgeous vegie...
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Anzac Battlefields volume 6
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In this episode we follow the ANZACs as they join the offensive that would lead to victory.
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