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Exhale: Core Fusion Lean & Toned
Targeting all the major muscle groups in five 10-minute segments, the newest edition to the enormously popular exhale line mixes stretching and sculpting moves for a long, lean, and defined physique.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: May 4, 2010 Pre-book: April 4, 2010
Step By Step Strength Training
Key to any balanced exercise plan, strength training builds muscle and burns fat, helping people lose weight as they tone up.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: May 4, 2010 Pre-book: April 4, 2010
A Voyage Round My Father
Giants of stage and screen Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park) star in this humorous and heartwarming portrait of beloved novelist John Mortimer’s early years.
DVD Single $29.99 U.S./$39.99 CAN
Street date: April 27, 2010 Pre-book: March 30, 2010
Murphy's Law, Series 2
Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Millions) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this “outstanding series” (The Mirror, U.K.).
DVD 2-Vol boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: April 27, 2010 Pre-book: March 30, 2010
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, Set 2
Iconic British actors star in this anthology series based on detective stories by Victorian authors. From the streets of London to quiet Copenhagen, these riveting sleuths outwit the era’s crooks and killers.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: April 27, 2010 Pre-book: March 30, 2010
Six Centuries of Verse
This star-studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $69.99 U.S./$86.99 CAN
Street date: April 27, 2010 Pre-book: March 30, 2010
The Queeen
This groundbreaking miniseries features performances from five top British actresses, each playing the queen in a different decade, blended with documentary footage and interviews to reveal Queen Elizabeth II as never before.
DVD 2-Vol boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: April 6, 2010 Pre-book: March 9, 2010
Shiva Rea Yogini
Designed especially for women—prime buyers of fitness DVDs—this energizing, vibrant program from yoga superstar Shiva Rea also features the customizable Yoga Matrix.
DVD Single $19.99 U.S./$27.99 CAN
Street date: April 6, 2010 Pre-book: March 9, 2010
Yoga to the Rescue Collection
Programs Include:
Yoga to the Rescue Heal your whole body with this gentle Anusara Yoga practice.
Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain Improve posture, increase flexibility, and kiss backaches goodbye.
Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders Banish stress and stiffness with a 30-minute tutorial and 30-minute flowing sequence.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $34.99 U.S./$44.99 CAN
Street date: April 6, 2010 Pre-book: March 9, 2010
Weight Loss Workouts
Programs Include: Cardio Sculpt Combining strength training and cardio, this full-body workout is a fun, fast way to tone up and slim down.
Cardio Kick Give fat the one-two punch with this blend of dynamic kickboxing moves and intervalstyle training.
Pilates A mix of traditional Pilates and “cardio
blasts” for a core-strengthening, calorie-burning workout.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $34.99 U.S./$44.99 CAN
Street date: April 6, 2010 Pre-book: March 9, 2010
Legacy: The Origins of Civilization
Historian Michael Wood presents this epic documentary on the birth of modern society. Filmed on location across the globe, Legacy revels the striking connections between ancient cultures and today’s world.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: March 30, 2010 Pre-book: March 2, 2010
The Story of Math
Passionate, Engaging, and effusive, Marcus du Sautoy is the perfect guide for the fascinating history of mathematics. Filmed around the globe and aided by clever computer graphics, this series blends education and entertainment to make math mesmerizing.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: March 30, 2010 Pre-book: March 2, 2010
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries
Ian Carmichael stars as the debonair sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey in these wittily scripted and lavishly produced BBC adaptations.
DVD 3-Vol boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: March 30, 2010 Pre-book: March 2, 2010
Step By Step Belly Dance
An alluring and exotic art form, belly dancing is also a great way to burn calories and build muscle tone.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: March 23, 2010 Pre-book: February 23, 2010
Fit in 5 Ultimate Body Blitz
Break free of the fitness rut with a week’s worth of workouts, each from a different discipline.
DVD Single $16.99 U.S./$19.99 CAN
Street date: March 23, 2010 Pre-book: February 23, 2010
Wish Me Luck, Series 1
An exceptional cast drives this compelling British drama series, based on the lives of real female spies behind Nazi lines. Filmed on location in England and France.
DVD 2-Vol boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: March 16, 2010 Pre-book: February 16, 2010
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Collection
Brimming with suspense and psychological depth, these 17 mysteries from acclaimed writer
Ruth Rendell feature superb performances by some of Britain’s top stars, now in a value-pricedcollection.
DVD 11-Vol boxed Set $99.99 U.S./$124.99 CAN
Street date: March 16, 2010 Pre-book: February 16, 2010
Armchair Thriller, Set 2
These transfixing tales from the small screen feature superb acting, eerie ambiance, and twisting plots by renowned mystery writers.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: March 16, 2010 Pre-book: February 16, 2010
Poldark, Series 1
A wildly popular hit on Masterpiece Theatre, this sweeping family saga follows the fortunes of the dashing Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis, The Good Soldier) in 18th-century Cornwall.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $69.99 U.S./$86.99 CAN
Street date: March 2, 2010 Pre-book: February 2, 2010
The Road From Coorain
Mesmerizing performances from a top cast mark this visually lush and emotionally compelling drama based on Jill Ker Conway’s celebrated memoir of her Australian youth. DVD debut.
DVD Single $29.99 U.S./$39.99 CAN
Street date: March 2, 2010 Pre-book: February 2, 2010
The Beiderbecke Connection
The quirky conclusion to the Beiderbecke trilogy serves up more lighthearted fun. James Bolam and Barbara Flynn play schoolteachers and jazz lovers entangled in a madcap, mysterious adventure—this time with baby in tow.
DVD 2-Vol boxed Set $39.99 U.S./$52.99 CAN
Street date: March 2, 2010 Pre-book: February 2, 2010
Midsomer Murders, Set 14
Few TV Series can match the sustained quality and DVD sell-through momentum of Midsomer Murders. These four mysteries see Barnaby pursuing a French-Revolution-style executioner and getting caught in a frame-up during a photography fest.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $49.99 U.S./$64.99 CAN
Street date: February 23, 2010 Pre-book: January 26, 2010
Taggart, Set 2
Glasgow’s finest take on the city’s worst crimes in Taggart, a gripping cop drama with a hard-edged Scottish burr. Witty scripts and deadpan humor give this quintessentially Scottish series universal appeal.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: February 23, 2010 Pre-book: January 26, 2010
Wartime Britain
Ten hours of awardwinning British drama. The Heat of the Day: Elizabeth Bowen’s psychological drama of love and espionage. Seen on Masterpiece Theatre. Housewife, 49: A moving glimpse into one woman’s life on the home front, based on a real diary account. Island at War: Thrilling miniseries about the trials and temptations of Channel Islanders during the German occupation. Seen on Masterpiece Theatre.
DVD 5-Vol boxed Set $69.99 U.S./$86.99 CAN
Street date: February 23, 2010 Pre-book: January 26, 2010
GBH
A darkly humorous take on the turbulent Thatcher years, GBH follows the epic power struggle between an unassuming schoolteacher and a corrupt, ambitious politician.
DVD 4-Vol boxed Set $59.99 U.S./$74.99 CAN
Street date: February 23, 2010 Pre-book: January 26, 2010
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