Product Description
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Readers Digest. DVD 1: Must-See Places: Magnificent
Planet/Marvels of Mankind - The worlds most seasoned travel
editors selected this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary of the worlds
most spectacular places. INCLUDES: The Sahara Desert, Victoria
Falls, Grand Canyon, Banff National Park, Rainforest, Pyramids of
Giza, Taj Mahal, and Petra in Jordan. DVD 2: Must-See Places:
Wildlife Treasures - This awe-inspiring program captures the
planets most wondrous creatures in their natural habitats,
including the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Giant Panda, and the
dazzlingly diverse marine creatures that inhabit Australias Great
Barrier Reef. DVD 3: Journeys of a Lifetime - INCLUDES: Africa
and Asia - Africas wildebeest migration. Kenyas wild savannah,
and Victoria Falls tumbling waters. A steam train ride up Indias
Nilgiris ains. A close encounter with the rare Bengal tiger
in the deserts of Rajasthan. The Buddhist festival at a Dzong
deep in the Himalayas. Chinas Great Wall and Beijing. Europe and
the Middle East - New Years Eve in Paris. Lands stunning
Northern Lights. Carnival in Venice; Egypts awe-inspiring tombs.
Easter morning in Jerusalem. The Lost City of Petras
archaeological splendors. Australia to the Americas - The Great
Barrier Reef in Australia. Hawaiis volcanoes. The Grand Canyon by
mule and the Colorado River by white water raft. The savage and
untamed Andes. New Englands autumn display. Christmas in New
York. DVD 4: Australia the Beautiful - INCLUDES: Treasures of the
Coast - The Great Barrier Reefs colorful coral. Daintrees
mist-shrouded ains and crystal creeks. Lord Howe Islands
rich wildlife. Shark Bay, where the searing desert meets the
Aquamarine Indian Ocean. Riches of Deserts and Wetlands - Kings
Canyons oasis of rare s. The majestic Flinders Ranges.
Magical Lake Eyres thousands of water birds. Ancient Kakadus
thundering waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art. Marvels of the
ains - The Australian Alps stunning snow-covered peaks and
wooded valleys. The Blue ains vast wilderness. Tasmanias
jagged peaks and glacial lakes. Lamingtons primeval rainforest.
DVD 5: Mysteries of the Ancient World - INCLUDES: Mysteries of
Europe and the Mediterranean-Myths and Legends - Unravel the
meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Uncover fresh and vital clues
to the original purpose of Stonehenge. Shed new light on the
ancient Minoan civilization. Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient
Journeys: Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient.
Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so
mysteriously prosperous. Reconstruct the desert city of Petras
complex and secret underground water system. Mysteries of the
Americas: Vanished Civilizations: Seek out the lost cities of the
Incas. Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the
Mayan civilization. Learn the startling truth about human
sacrifice among the Moche people. DVD 6: Scenic Cruises of the
World - INCLUDES: Majestic Americas - The stunning landscapes of
Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. The sunny beaches, lush forests and
volcanic ains of the Caribbean. The Mayan ruins of
Guatemala. The Panama Canal. The 8th wonder of the world. Big
Surs spectacular coastline. Alaskas untamed wilderness. Romantic
Europe - Norways beautiful fjords and bustling ports. Scotlands
legendary lochs and haunting glens. The Rhines magical castles
and medieval cities. Frances glittering Loire and Rhone rivers.
Lisbon, city of contrasts; Gibraltars hidden caves. Greeces
volcanic beaches. The Nile, the sacred river of Egypt. Exotic
Islands - Chiles wild coast of Tierra del Fuego and legendary
pampas. Easter Islands mysterious Rapa Nui statues. Tahitis
pristine paradise. New Zealands towering ains, green
forests, and vibrant cities. Australias lush rainforests and
harsh outback. Fijis emerald seas and quaint villages. Hawaiis
awesome surf.
About the Actor
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Oliver Tobias - Olivers first role was in the feature film
Romance of a Horsethief, co-starring with Yul Brynner, Serge
Gainsbourg and Eli Wallach. He then co-starred with Charlotte
Rampling in the Jacobean tragedy Tis Pity Shes a Whore, a film
directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi. He became popular as Arthur
in the TV series Arthur of the Britons (1972). Peter Weir then
directed him in the TV series Lukes Kingdom. Many other
successful films followed, including The Stud in 1978 in which he
co-starred with Joan Collins, helping her to restart her career.
In 1981, he starred in the British television series Dick Turpins
Greatest Adventure, where he played the character Noll Bridger, a
Colonial North American. Tobias also starred in Smuggler (1981) a
childrens drama series, set in Cornwall in 1801. Oliver also
appeared as The Devil in the promotional video for Ultravoxs 1982
hit Hymn. In 1991, Tobias starred alongside Charles Gray in the
sci-fi movie Firestar - First Contact for Ice International
Films. In 1996, Tobias played Rebecque, an aide to the Prince of
Orange (Paul Bettany), in Sharpes Waterloo. In 1998, he played
Bassa Selim in Mozart in Turkey. In 2000, he starred in the West
End musical La Cava. Three years later, he portrayed Percival
Brown in the 50th-anniversary production of The Boy Friend and
the next year toured in the rock musical Footloose. In 2005, he
finished shooting the film An Airfield in England. He has been
acting in a variety of roles for German and Swiss TV and has
recently reprised the role of Bassa Selim in Mozarts Seraglio at
the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, Italy. Tobias is famous for his
voiceover work and was the narrator on the opening track of DJ
Shadows 2006 album The Outsider. Andrew Gardner - Gardner is
mostly known for his work as a writer and director in such works
as Legends of Hockey: The Second Season (2000), Legends of Hockey
(1996) and Death of a Skyline (2003), but has also narrated a
wide range of media.
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About the Director
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Gary Steer - Gary also directed Pelicans of the Ghost Lakes, and
produced The Horse Handler: Snowy the Wild Horse of the Tinderry
Ranges. Graham Townsley - Graham is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker
whose documentaries have been shown on PBS, The Discovery
Channel, The History Channel and The National Geographic in the
U.S.; Canal + in France; Channel 4 and the BBC in England. He
founded Shining Red Productions in 2008. He is also an
anthropologist with a Ph.D from Cambridge University. The New
York Times referred to his three-part 2009 PBS series Becoming
Human as compelling…a well-paced series, which keeps adding
beautiful layers of complexity.
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