From servant's quarters to business empire, Emma Harte's indomitable spirit propels her rise from poverty to riches, yearning for one unattainable love.
After some three and a half billion years of life’s evolution on this planet – and after almost two million years since people recognizable as human first walked its surface – a new human burst upon the scene, apparently unannounced.
It was us.
Until then our ancestors had shared the planet with other human species. But soon there was only us, possessors of something that gave us unprecedented power over our environment and everything else alive. That something was – is – the Human Spark.
What is the nature of human uniqueness? Where did the Human Spark ignite, and when? And perhaps most tantalizingly, why?
In a three-part series, Alan Alda takes these questions personally, visiting with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participating directly in many experiments – including the detailed examination of his own brain.
High school superlatives distinguish the most promising students bound for success: "Most Likely to Succeed" or "Most Likely to Become a Professional Athlete." But what happens when the twists and turns of these hopeful students' lives lead to a dramatically different ending than their yearbook could have otherwise predicted? MOST LIKELY TO... tells the dramatic and emotional stories of celebrated students whose lives don't turn out the way anyone expected.
"The Lost Episodes" is a collection of episodes that weren't ready for release. Time Life has brought them back for all to enjoy again. This series includes the debuts of long-running sketches like "As the Stomach Turns," "Carol and Sis," and "The Old Folks." And who can forget Tim Conway's first appearance on the show as the Oldest Man. Guests include Lucy, Bing, Phyllis, and Flip.
Taught by noted physicist Dr. Don Lincoln of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, this course follows the search for a theory that explains all physical reality-a theory of everything. Dr. Lincoln covers recent developments in particle physics and cosmology, plus the background needed to appreciate the centuries-long search for this holy grail of science. Only high-school-level math is used.
Jessica James is the most kick-ass super-villain on the planet! But... she just got knocked up. By Michael Masters. A womanizing superhero. Now Jessica must raise the baby with her nemesis! Yikes!
Organic chemistry-one of science's most complex fields-is finally made clear with this richly illustrated introductory course taught by an award-winning professor.
Barbee Rehab: Where Barbee addicts and addicted Barbees come to heal. Starring Tom Sizemore, Janice Dickinson, Vanessa Bednar, Derek S. Orr, and Bai Ling.
Self-styled “Squatter Hunter” Flash Shelton crisscrosses the country deploying savvy legal maneuvers — and a whole lot of nerve — to help desperate homeowners reclaim properties seized by unwelcome occupants.
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.