The story of a woman who emerges from the shadow of her overbearing family and finds herself voted on as a last-minute replacement on "Dancing with the Stars." As the family wallflower, Dierdre's only worth seems to be as gatekeeper to her New Age guru brother, Tag, at his New England seaside compound. When her boyfriend dumps her, she drowns her sorrows in vodka, and drunkly decides to use Tag's massive online following to get herself voted on as...

A series of lectures on various aspect of myth presented by Joseph Campbell

Looks at the history of the mountain with respect to its being a challenge for mountain climbers, and rescuers. The Native American traditions about the mountain and its advertising career are discussed. The use of Rainier for training ski troops, and the CCC work there are important parts of its history. The feelings it inspires in residents and casual visitors alike sum up the value of this particular national park.

Tanya Huff, bestselling author of the Blood Price books, starts a new series where a street kid-turned-production assistant must juggle his vampire ex, a crush on a hot straight actor, and the potential end of the world… Working on a direct-to-syndication show about a vampire detective doesn't much compare to Tony Foster's past as an actual vampire's lover. True, he's still wrangling beautiful people with big egos and the power to crush him, but...

Explores the sheer scale and majesty of the largest ocean on Earth, the isolation of its islands, the extraordinary journeys wildlife and humans have gone through to reach these specks of land, and what happened to both after their arrival

Relates the tale of two women who lead their communities in a campaign against a coalition of environmentalist groups that filed a lawsuit which could put hundreds of fishermen out of business. This documentary film asks if environmentalists and fishermen can come together to find a balance between the needs of the community and the needs of the ocean

From the author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors comes another , clever, deeply layered, and heartwarming romantic comedy that follows in the Jane Austen tradition—this time, with a twist on Persuasion.

Chef Ashna Raje desperately needs a new strategy. How else can she save her beloved restaurant and prove to her estranged, overachieving mother that she isn't a complete screw up? When she's asked to join the cast

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With exclusive access to one of the most important discoveries of modern times, National Geographic uncovers the secrets of the largest hoard of Saxon Gold ever found. Lost Gold of the Dark Ages chronicles the story of an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast who discovered a gold hoard dating back a millennium and valued at over $5 million. Also includes 'Secrets of the Lost Gold': a fascinating quest to reveal the hidden secrets of the 3,500 piece...

"In this modern-retelling of Cinderella, plus-size Cindy dreams of becoming a shoe designer. But when a spot opens up on her stepmother's famous reality dating TV competition, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight in ways she never thought possible"--

Features new friends in all shapes and sizes, with catchy songs and all the dinosaur information kids will ever want to know. Preschoolers will be on the fast track to learning when Buddy, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and his adopted family of Pteranodons explore all that their prehistoric world has to offer