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This is the story of an ordinary businessman named Joe, as told from the point of view of his heart. Because Joe doesn't watch his diet, his smoking habit or his stress levels, he eventually suffers a heart attack.

From early morning sunlight that lights up the rocky shores of Maine's Acadia National Park to a glowing sunset over the Everglades in Florida, here's an unforgettable panorama of brilliant autumn leaves, thundering waterfalls, shadowed caves, cypress-filled swamps, and more.

La Belle France - where life is a pleasure and love and art. Begin in Brittany at the ancient Mont-St.- Michel abbey, perched on a huge granite rock. Discover chic clothes, renowned artwork and graceful charm in Paris, home of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the colourful gardens and fanciful fountains of Versailles. Enjoy the splendor of the great chateaux of the Loire Valley. Chat with local vintners in Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Meet renowned chef Paul Bocuse at his restaurant in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or near Lyon. Watch the bulls run at the Bayonne festival and see a bullfight at Arles’ Roman amphitheater. In sun-blessed Provence, tour the colorful port of Marseilles and the medieval papal palace at Avignon. France - there is never ending to its enchantment.

Your journey begins in the stark beauty of Death Valley Monument. It ends with enthralling closeups of rare nene birds in the crater of a dormant volcano in Hawaii. In between: crashing waves, a dense rainforest, icy glaciers, and other extraordinary treasures.

Rolling moors and highlands. Bluebells and heather. Cool lochs and refreshing streams. Tidy villages nestled into rolling fertile farmland. Rocky outcroppings and sleeping seaside towns. Around every corner, over every hill lies still another marvel. And each is yours for the discovering in this comprehensive tour through the colorful land of the kilt and the tartan. Come along, discover ALL of Scotland!

Travel to the mysterious island that time forgot -- the island of Madagascar. Nestled in the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, Madagascar is an enchanting paradise where for eons nature has been left undisturbed. As you explore this pristine refuge, you'll discover a variety of dazzling plants and animals unique to Madagascar, because it evolved in isolation from the rest of the world. You'll soar over forested mountains, expansive plateaus and lush green rain-forests, encountering delightful leaping lemurs, colorful chameleons, exotic lizards, graceful ibis and breathtakingly beautiful butterflies -- did you know that there are over 3,200 species of butterflies on the island of Madagascar and, of those, over 2,900 can be seen only here? Witness close-up this primeval world's deepest secrets and closely guarded marvels and feel the power of this impressive island as never before.

Travel to Alaska's great wilderness, a place of incomparable beauty and power where you will witness close-up the amazing cycles of life in one of the last pristine corners of our planet Earth. Soar over Mt. McKinley, the tallest people in North America, crown jewel of the vast Alaska range, piercing clouds nearly four miles high. Explore the vibrant territory beneath this stunningly beautiful mountain. Watch caribou roam the plains, listen to the haunting howl of the wolf, witness the flight of the majestic golden eagle, meet a mother grizzly and her two cubs as they emerge from winter's hibernation. You'll be swept up in the drama and beauty of this unique wilderness and you'll enjoy for many years to come its unforgettable scenery.

Start where America's mighty Mississippi empties into the Gulf of Mexico... voyage upriver and wonder at the majesty of the Great Lakes... then head west to take in some of our country's most incredible scenic highlights.

Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, lies a place of great beauty and splendor... a place you'll never forget. It's Branson, Missouri and you're going to see it all! Enjoy Branson's greatest sights - amazing Marvel Cave, popular Silver Dollar City, the Branson Scenic Railway, beautiful Dogwood Canyon, historic Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, magnificent Inspiration Tower, picturesque Lake Taneycomo, the unforgettable showboat Branson Belle - and more! And you'll thrill to performances by Branson's greatest starts, including Andy Williams, Boxcar Willie, Mickey Gilley, Jim Stafford, The Lennon Sisters, The Osmond Brothers, Roy Clark, Ray Stephens, The Baldknobbers, Glenn Campbell, and more! So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the sights and the stars of America's favorite entertainment destination... It's Branson!

Hear the train whistle blow as you pull out of the station to begin your adventure on the Alaska Railroad. You'll journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks and Seward, crossing America's last frontier, a vast unspoiled wilderness where nature reigns in pristine wonder. You'll roll through the awesome snow-capped peak of Mt. McKinley, tallest mountain in North America. You'll travel deep into 7,000 square-mile Denali National Park to see moose and brown bears. You'll pan for gold, marvel at 1,000 foot long Hurricane Bridge - and more. Enjoy the thrill of the ride, the splendor of the sights. All aboard!

It would be difficult to find more comprehensive tour through the byways and highways, lanes and paths, nooks and crannies, major sights and unexpected discoveries of enchanting England! After seeing the fascinations of London, It's out into the country for spectacular lakes and streams, green hills and dales, charming houses and inns, castles and cathedrals, thatched roofs and the cobblestone streets of scores of colourful towns in between, from Aldeburgh to York.

You'll have a first-class window seat as your travel along the Sierra Madre Express from the busy border town of Nogales to the heart of Mexico's vast, colorful Copper Canyon. Enjoy stunning vistas such as the 100-mile view from the soaring 8,000-foot heights of the Continental Divide. Witness astounding feats of engineering such as the 1,000 foot long Rio Chinipas Bridge suspended 355 feet over the river. Take a helicopter ride over the towering cliffs of scenic Copper Canyon - and more! Ride the Coast Starlight up California's legendary Pacific coastline through the scenic Santa Lucia Mountains. Next stop, tour the glittering opulence of historic Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo. Relax on the luxurious Napa Valley Wine Train. Then it's on to the misty valleys and quaint towns of America's scenic Northwest - and more!

You'll ride the rails on The Skeena from the charming Rocky Mountain town of Jasper to the quaint fishing village of Prince Rupert Harbor. Along the way you'll cross 191 bridges, wind your way through 14 tunnels and see countless tranquil lakes and tumbling waterfalls. You'll step off the train to take a thrilling helicopter ride above glittering Glacier Fields. You'll visit an enchanting Kitwancool village renowned for intricately carved totem poles. You'll span the continental divide with magnificent views of Mount Robson, Canada's highest peak - and more. Climb aboard The Adirondack for a ride through one of the most historic and beautiful regions in the United States, along the fabled shores of the rolling Hudson River. You'll round the bend to witness stunning serenity from the famous Adirondack Mountains to charming Montreal in Canada's Quebec Province!

What is a Black Hole? What is the future of our sun? What amazing secrets has the Hubble Deep Field project revealed? Explore these mysteries and many more as remarkable new discoveries in deep space unfold before you. You'll see the explosion of a supernova, a once-in-a-century event. You'll go hunting for new planets. You'll watch galaxies collide, wander the red planet, Mars, for traces of life, look back in time fifteen billion years - and more! Stunning images taken directly from deepest space, plus colorful computer animation combine with an Emmy-nominated musical score to make this remarkable Reader's Digest program one the whole family will enjoy over and over again.

All nature's many miracles evoke a sense of wonder … but in some places nature reveals her magnificence in very special ways.

Enter an enthralling paradise where enjoyment of some of nature’s most stunning spectacles and sounds is further enhanced by the melodic delights of Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Mozart, Puccini, Grieg, Mussorgsky, and other great composers. Your journey takes you along watery natural paths, from wintery alpine lakes and roaring waterfalls in Yosemite National Park to geysers and bubbling pots in Yellowstone. You relax in lush spring meadows, blanketed with colorfu flowers. You glide downstream through precipitous granite river canyons that open onto spectacular desert sunsets in the Grand Canyon. And along the way, elk, moose, chipmunks, birds, and other native creatures add their own rhapsody of harmonious rhythms.

Trains have thundered through 150 years of American history. Their fascinating story and impact on our developing nation is captured on this unforgettable two hour video. See all the crucial developments from the invention of the first locomotive, to the completion of the transcontinental track, and the creation of high-speed railways. Relive the glamour of railroading's golden age aboard trains like the 20th Century Limited, the Super Chief and the American Orient Express. And watch how trains have radically transformed where we live, the way we fight wars, and even our sense of time. Your favorite trains, rare archival footage, entertaining train songs, wonderful memorabilia, classic film clips from Hollywood, and beautiful scenics capture the pioneer spirit and romance of the rails. A-a-l-l-l-l-l-l-l aboard for a thrilling American adventure.

Experience the spectacular beauty and eternal grandeur of Yosemite National Park... the splendor of its seasons and the magic of its wildlife ... all from the most scenic vantage points. Enjoy this magnificent national park in the comfort of your home... in living color... with specially scored stereo music... and enlightening narration. Achieve the feeling of actually being there!

Experience the spectacular, wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park... the splendor of its seasons and the majesty of its wildlife...all from the most scenic vantage points. Enjoy this magnificent national park in the comfort of your home... in living color... with specially scored stereo music...and enlightening narration. Achieve the feeling of actually being there!

Begin your sojourn in Mount Rainier National Park by tracing the fire-and-ice evolution that gave the mountain its spectacular character. Learn about jökulhlaups, the great flash floods created when Rainier's twin forces - volcanic heat and glacial colds - collide. Below Rainier's imperial peak, discover vistas and valleys, waterfalls and alpine meadows, bobcats, cougars, raccoons and other wildlife. Meet Ranger Ron Warfield and later climb to the summit of magnificent Mount Rainier. At Olympic National Park, visit the resplendent Hoh Rain Forest and listen to Marilyn Lewis tell the story of her pioneer grandfather (the "Iron Man of Hoh"), who carved a homestead out of the wilderness. Continue to the park's glacier-sculpted mountains and to Marymere Falls, Soleduck Falls and Mount Olympus itself. Finally, discover one of the most dramatic stretches of wilderness coast in America, with its wondrous tide pools teeming with vibrant life.