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This episode focuses on the hardships and privations of the 1920s and 30s on both sides of the Atlantic. It includes footage of the bombing in Wall Street in 1920, preparations for the 1926 UK General Strike and images of the American Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Berinsky argues that public responses to war in the U.S. are shaped by the same political interests & group affiliations that influence opinions on domestic issues.

"The world's most exciting and ground-breaking gardens, many of them designed by influential modern landscape designers from around the world, have been beautifully captured by a leading landscape photographer. Accompanied by informative and evocative text, this guide offers a visual source of imaginative ideas that gardeners can adapt to their own space. Thematic chapters capture the essence of each garden--classical and modern, town and country,...

Geologists are among that group of scientists who must factor the passage of time into their investigations, and they thus have a perspective on time that sets them apart from many other researchers. The proposition that geological time is vast, encompassing thousands of millions of years, is relatively recent. It is a concept that remains controversial and unacceptable to many people today who still consider the Earth to have been made to a timetable...

"Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt...

Exploring rock-and-roll from its roots in Mississippi Delta to the present, the author connects rock music to the changing cultures in the U.S. and Great Britain. As you travel through the five decades of rock, you will learn about the pioneering efforts of African Americans in the birth of rock-and-roll; the importance of the postwar Baby Boom on Presleymania; and the connection between civil rights and Bob Dylan, Motown, and soul music. Find out...

Brian Cox looks at our attempts to answer one of the most profound questions we can ask - are we alone in the universe? With scientists sending space probes to the furthest reaches of our solar system and beyond, the scientific search for alien life has begun. Inspired by a childhood love of science fiction, Brian still hopes to hear from ET. In this film, he explains why this search deserves to be taken seriously, and he explores the chances of it...