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Follows the life of Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, who overcame problems in school and obstacles in life to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon. His lifelong journey led him to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, a bestselling author, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Includes behind-the-scenes, and featurettes.

"Documentary of stunning breadth and beauty, transports viewers over nine countries and across 1,400 years of cultural history to reveal the astonishing riches of Muslim arts, crafts, and architecture. Exploring distant locations and many rare pieces of art, the film illuminates the history of a global culture, reflecting the Islamic world as it developed over centuries and as it is today."--Container.

Centers on the events of July, 1944, when a party led by highly placed Nazi officers nearly killed their leader in the infamous 'Wolf's Lair,' where he spent 900 days directing the German war effort. Also uncovers never before released evidence of a top secret plot hatched in London to kill the Fuhrer. Provides extraordinary testimony of surviving conspirators and bodyguards. Discusses the personalities of the men involved in the plots and reveals...

Ten acclaimed documentary filmmakers present ten pivotal moments in American history and the often unexpected changes brought about by these events.

In the latest thrilling entry of the bestselling Under Suspicion series by Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons. The two identical brothers seemed perfect in every way—handsome, intelligent, popular—until a shocking summer night when one brother killed his parents in cold blood...

Completing the Planet Earth trilogy, Planet Earth III explores the greatest habitats on our planet and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Filled with wonder and insight, Planet Earth III celebrates places and animals beyond our imagination. From the depths of the ocean to the most remote jungle, discover the planet's last great wild places and the astonishing strategies animals have evolved to survive. Each episode focuses on a distinct...

Take a look inside IRS processing facilities. Join special agents as they learn interrogation techniques that help them catch the tax cheats. And learn how it turns out when someone challenges the idea that we owe income taxes at all. Experience the challenge of collecting trillions in taxes from hundreds of million of taxpayers. --Container.

A stunning 11-part series that captures rare action, impossible locations, and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures.

When Columbus stepped ashore in 1492, millions of people were already living in America. It wasn't exactly a 'new world,' but an old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. After Columbus, an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived, and with each of their ships came a Noah's Ark of plants, animals, and disease. Here is an exploration into the mysterious world of ancient...

Will the earth send us a warning signal before the next 'big one' strikes? Predicting earthquakes is risky business, but Earthquake shows how today's advanced technology helps geologists interpret nature's rumblings.