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A storyteller accompanied by a talking dog serves as host and narrator for these adaptations of classic children's stories. Jim Henson's Creature Shop provides special effects, animation, puppetry, and makeup to bring unique qualities to this dual-themed fantasy series. Disc 1 is hosted by John Hurt as the Storyteller and features European folklore; disc 2 is hosted by Michael Gambon as a grave-robbing Athenian version of the Storyteller with tales from Greek mythology.

From gadgets that give superheroes incredible powers to the enduring controversy over the NASA moon landing, the MythBusters' have a great time testing out urban legends, exposing fakery and trying TV and movie tricks themselves.

"For more than 90 years, Disney has captured imaginations with pioneering entertainment and storytelling for all ages. From Sleeping Beauty to Frozen, Mary Poppins to The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Disneyland to Tokyo DisneySea, explore the world of Disney in this exciting guide. With amazing, rarely seen art and artifacts from the incredible archives and libraries of The Walt Disney Company, experience the magic of Disney in one beautiful and captivating book."--Page 4 of cover.

Truly mind-blowing experiments and interactive games that mess with your mind and reveal the inner-workings of the brain.

Returns for a third season of interactive experiments that test how easily the brain can be fooled, uncovering the surprising nature of how we process information, feel emotions, and perceive the world around us. Host and wonder junkie Jason Silva and Deception specialist Apollo Robbins explore a world where time slows down, reality is an illusion and things aren't always as they seem, the human brain.

A visual exploration of all things Disney, from the animated and live-action movies to the theme parks and attractions that have made Disney the beloved brand it is today, with pictures of rarely seen treasures from the archives, including concept art, original story sketches, early merchandise, a range of movie posters, collectibles, props, and art from more than ninety years of Disney storytelling and entertainment.

Profiles female television stars of the 1950s through the 1970s, including biographical facts and quotes from the actresses.