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Not to be confused with the indie film The House of Yes, Ho ... Read more

Not to be confused with the indie film The House of Yes, House Of Yes: Live at House of Blues captures Yes' date at Las Vegas' House of Blues on their 1999 the Ladder tour. The set list features as much new material -- including "Homeworld," "Lightning Strikes," "It Will Be a Good Day (The River)," and "Face to Face" -- as it does classics like "Roundabout," "Owner of a Lonely Heart," "Time and a Word," and "Yours Is No Disgrace." The blend of old and new songs is nearly seamless, emphasizing Yes' enduring sound as well as the group's evolution. House of Yes also takes advantage of the DVD format, offering a virtual tourbook, press kit, website access, and other extra features, making it superior to most concert DVDs available and a must for Yes fans. ~ Heather Phares Minimize

"Your Two Month Old" is an hour and a half video hosted by ... Read more

"Your Two Month Old" is an hour and a half video hosted by Carl Plonsky M.D., F.A.A.P., a pediatrician in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Plonsky is Board Certified and an expert in behavioral and developmental medicine. He has been helping families raise their kids for over twenty-five years. This video offers some of the essentials which every new parent, healthcare, and daycare provider should know. The program covers major topics such as: Feeding, Nutrition, Immunizations, and Safety Information. Healthy bodies are certainly important, but so are healthy minds. On the tape, Dr. Plonsky also discusses important topics which develop over time, and vary from child to child. Areas include: Temperament, Sleep Habits, Self-Image, Intelligence, Language Skills, and Motor Control. Take advantage of the latest research in brain development. Learn how you can help your child become smarter, healthier, and happier. Feel good knowing the quality care you give your child today will make a difference for the rest of their life. Minimize

This video provides your school with alternative strategies ... Read more

This video provides your school with alternative strategies that address the needs of underachieving students and eliminate social promotion...without ending up with sixteen year olds in the eighth grade! If we put an end to social promotion, how can we address the facts that students learn at different rates? Do we want students retained year after year if they do not pass standardized tests? Do we really want 16 year olds in the eighth grade? This video provides the viewer with several alternatives to social promotion and retention. It shares the thinking of internationally renowned lecturer and best-selling author, Dr. William Glasser, who offers an alternative to social promotion based on quality instruction. Dr. Glasser explores why social promotion became so pupular in our schools, how difficult it will be to replace it, and what we need to do to change it. Minimize

Jim Jarmusch's low-tech tribute to the 30-year-old collabor ... Read more

Jim Jarmusch's low-tech tribute to the 30-year-old collaboration between grunge godfather Neil Young and his favorite garage band, Crazy Horse, is both a quirky little movie and a monument to one of rock & roll's greatest noisemakers. Partially culled from some gritty archival material shot in 1976 and 1986, and supplemented by lots of super-8 footage of Young and Crazy Horse between shows while on a concert tour (the concert footage itself appears to be shot on 16mm), Year of the Horse is very much like one of the band's paradoxical performances: epic but transitory, ragged but direct, focused but improvisational. Jarmusch understands Crazy Horse and its quixotic musical quest too well to embalm them in a conventional profile-and-performance "rockumentary." Instead, he honors the off-and-on marriage of Young and the others by treating the various chapters of their lives together as shadows in time, fleeting glimpses of a brotherhood that has no secrets. Jarmusch devotes some time to the ghosts in this film--Danny Whitten, Crazy Horse's original guitarist, and the band's late manager--then disperses them with eerie, soundless footage of black-and-white shapes that flutter off into their own void. It's the same poetic dance of light and shadow that caught Jarmusch's fancy in Stranger Than Paradise and Dead Man, but here--as with Neil Young and Crazy Horse at their musical best--it is pure in its essence, nonliteral, pouring in from some fount of raw discovery and inspiration. Exciting stuff, as are performances of band workhorses such as "Sedan Delivery" and the gorgeous "Like a Hurricane." --Tom Keogh Minimize

Infinite series are an important part of mathematics. The f ... Read more

Infinite series are an important part of mathematics. The format of the videotape is that Don presents a problem, asks the viewer to stop the tape to try to solve the problem, then Don and his students do it. This tape was not made to just look at, but a working model. Before watching the tape have graph paper available; squared paper is best for younger people. Jane, age 6, colors in squares to show viewers how to add which goes to 1. Don shows how Kirsten, age 7, added which she said goes to . Don talks with Jonathan, age 7, who shows how he adds (on paper and with a program on a calculator), which goes to . He then generalizes this series which goes to . Don talks briefly at the end of the tape, about the following points: 1. We should work on important mathematical ideas 2. Start early 3. Don't worry about making mistakes 4. Try things different ways 5. Look for patterns 6. Have fun learning new things Minimize

From Hollywood's legendary Cocoanut Grove to the pioneering ... Read more

From Hollywood's legendary Cocoanut Grove to the pioneering conquest of the wild blue yonder, Martin Scorsese's The Aviator celebrates old-school filmmaking at its finest. We say "old school" only because Scorsese's love of golden-age Hollywood is evident in his approach to his subject--Howard Hughes in his prime (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in his)--and especially in his technical mastery of the medium, which reflects his love for classical filmmaking of the studio era. Even when he's using state-of-the-art digital trickery for the film's exciting flight scenes (including one of the most spectacular crashes ever filmed), Scorsese's meticulous attention to art direction and costume design suggests an impassioned pursuit of craftsmanship from a bygone era; every frame seems to glow with gilded detail. And while DiCaprio bears little physical resemblance to Hughes from the film's 20-year period (late 1920s to late '40s), he efficiently captures the eccentric millionaire's golden-boy essence, and his tragic descent into obsessive-compulsive seclusion. Bolstered by Cate Blanchett's uncannily accurate portrayal of Katharine Hepburn as Hughes' most beloved lover, The Aviator is easily Scorsese's most accessible film, inviting mainstream popularity without compromising Scorsese's artistic reputation. As compelling crowd-pleasers go, it's a class act from start to finish. --Jeff Shannon Minimize

Don't pass up another good real estate deal just because th ... Read more

Don't pass up another good real estate deal just because the property looks ‘UGLY’. This is your opportunity to learn about Making Money with Ugly Houses. This powerful video will help you learn to identify the difference between cosmetic repairs and major problems with your potential investment properties. Join us on a 90-minute, guided tour through an old, cosmetically challenged house. Part one of the tour begins with a walk around the outside of the house. Our rehab specialists will teach you about a wide variety of items that investors should be aware of when looking at UGLY Houses. We will discuss roofing, gutters, rot, paint, vinyl siding, cracks, chimneys and much more. Part two of your tour takes us inside the house. As our rehab specialists take you from room to room, we will learn about flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, water damage, mold, structural defects, cracks, heating systems, electrical systems and much more. The rehab challenges presented in this video program apply universally to all types of real estate investments. No matter what your real estate specialty, you will find this tape full of useful information that you can begin to use immediately. This video program is a must for the serious Real Estate Investor who wants to begin making money with UGLY houses today. Minimize

STUDY OLD-MASTER STYLE OIL PAINTING WITH THIS VIDEO PACKAGE ... Read more

STUDY OLD-MASTER STYLE OIL PAINTING WITH THIS VIDEO PACKAGE! Good for beginning portrait painters! Even beginning students can be successful with the video and the printed materials provided for reference. This is a special video package and includes all items listed below, all contained in a large, double library video case for storage. LENGTH: 3 Hrs., 45 Min. (2-video set) COMPLETE VIDEO PACKAGE INCLUDES: - 35 Pages Written Instructions, - 8 pages full-color images - Cartoon Line Drawing - Color Swatch Reference Guide - Value Maps - Double-video, Library Case After the painting by John W. Waterhouse. SIZE: 18" x 24" Minimize

The Statue of Liberty, Old Glory, the Liberty Bell, the Whi ... Read more

The Statue of Liberty, Old Glory, the Liberty Bell, the White House and the "Star Spangled Banner" are all symbols of America, but what does it really mean to be an American? This video takes you on the journey of American democracy. Learn about the duties of a citizen and what it means to be a patriot. Minimize

The technical challenges of this 1932 "old dark house" myst ... Read more

The technical challenges of this 1932 "old dark house" mystery are largely what appealed to Alfred Hitchcock, who uses a staircase quite inventively to create a series of emotional and dramatic thresholds from which to tell a story (adapted from a play) about a policeman, a hobo, and a gang of jewel thieves. Besides the technical temptations of filming in the house, Hitch turns (as he often did in the early days) to models to create an exciting chase-climax between a train and a bus. A very minor work, indeed, but revealing of the director's early interest in transcending dull material with exercises in what he termed "pure cinema." The print of the film used in the DVD release is serviceable and probably comparable to an average 16mm classroom or museum presentation. The DVD also includes a Hitchcock filmography, trivia questions, a director biography, and scene access. --Tom Keogh Minimize

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY At 30 years old, Elvis was just ... Read more

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY At 30 years old, Elvis was just past the midway point in his film career - and a dependable figure at the nation's box-office. Though made as his 20th motion picture, this musical film was actually released as Elvis' 21st (Paradise, Hawaiian Style went to theaters first). Hailed as a "lavish musical spectacular" (Boxoffice), packed full of "fast moving fun and fine performances" (Los Angeles Times), Frankie And Johnny adds a new twist to a classic American legend - this time, with a happy, upbeat ending that's "Elvis all the way" (Variety). THE STORY Elvis and Donna Douglas ("The Beverly Hillbillies") are Frankie and Johnny, two riverboat entertainers with a passion for performing - and each other. Featuring a dozen wonderful songs including "Shout It Out," "Beginner's Luck," "Everybody Come Aboard" and "Frankie And Johnny," this fiery musical is a sure winner! Minimize

Striving to ignite a patriotic flame in the hearts of 2- to ... Read more

Striving to ignite a patriotic flame in the hearts of 2- to 6-year-olds, America the Beautiful presents a 32-minute, flag-waving salute to all (good) things USA. The Mini Maestro method combines animated musical numbers featuring many patriotic songs, and cursory introductions to topics including freedom, opportunity, and democracy. Snippets from the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Pledge of Allegiance are spoken aloud by youngsters; computer- enhanced images of American icons and pastimes (from the Lincoln Memorial to a Texas rodeo) flash onscreen. School kids address questions like, "What is America all about?" and, "Do you know what you want to be (when you grow up)?"-- sometimes with hilarious answers. Kids who prefer higher-octane educational films (including cartoon favorites, like the Schoolhouse Rock series) may find the simple Mini Maestro animation rather bland; but America the Beautiful can--and has been--applauded for its contribution to a rather lonely genre. --Liane Thomas Minimize