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1) No escape
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
How far will one man go to protect the ones he cares about most in the world? An intense international thriller, centers on an American businessman as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.
2) Everest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle...
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Samantha Brown embarks on her most exciting journey yet in her travels to Asia. With her curious nature and charming smile, Sam builds friendships and immerses herself in local traditions, uncovering secrets of one of the world's most ancient, yet modern lands.
5) No escape
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Blu-ray.
Language
English
Description
How far will one man go to protect the ones he cares about most in the world? An intense international thriller, centers on an American businessman as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city.
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Found in Africa and Asia, pangolins are the most poached and trafficked animal in the world. Based in Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann is working to save them. On an emotional journey, Maria travels to Asia to better understand the global issues facing pangolins, before joining forces with a Chinese megastar to bring awareness to the plight of a scaly mammal most people have never heard of.
Series
On tour ) volume 142
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The journey begins in Singapore on a nostalgic train journey that has all the exotic atmosphere of colonial times. Points of interest include: Kuala Lumpur; Penang, also known as The Pearl Of The Orient; and the River Kwai.
8) Swamp tigers
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Footage of two tiger families living in the mangrove swamps of the Bay of Bengal.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Historian Michael Wood hosts this dramatic and colorful journey across 2,000 years and 16 countries. At the heart of this epic story is the enigmatic character of Alexander the Great who set out at age 21 and conquered most of the known world before he was 30. Using texts of Greek and Roman historians as his guide, Wood searches for the truth behind legends that depict Alexander as both a brilliant visionary and ruthless conqueror.
12) The story of tea
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Planet Food is a true taste of the exotic! Follow our travelers as they take you on a culinary journey exploring food cultures in some of the world's most delicious destinations, form the world biggest fish market in Japan to the bustling food markets beneath the Acroplois.
13) Sisters of war
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Set in Southeast Asia in 1942, this is the true story of two women prisoners of war whose friendship survived starvation, beatings, torture, and separation.
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain on earth. Now their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights."--Container.
15) Dinosaurs alive!
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
Third version.
Language
English
Description
Learn about some of the most incredible dinosaur finds in history. Join paleontologists as they comb the Gobi Desert and New Mexico to gain new insight into these long-extinct creatures.
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Explore all of Bangkok's nooks and crannies. Get picture-taking tips from a photojournalist, and visit the fruit and vegetable markets where Thai cooking begins. In the heart of Thailand's Golden Triangle, take an idyllic long-tailed boat ride along the Kok River, luxuriate in out-of-this-world guest houses and a tented resort, and go bargain hunting at the Night Market.
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