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Eva, a 29-year-old paraplegic and former dancer, has been living in a wheelchair for the past three years. On her birthday, she receives from her best friend Sophie a mysterious advent calendar. But the small calendar windows do not hide traditional sweets or candy, and as Eva opens them each day, she gets to face more and more disturbing surprises : sometimes pleasant, often terrifying, and increasingly bloody. Even though she knows she should stop...
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Great Courses volume 16
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English
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Explore why the calendar was crucial to Egypt's success as a nation, and learn how the civilization divided a year into months and seasons based on the activity of the Nile River. Then, find out how Egyptologists use ancient Egyptian calendars to pinpoint dates.
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Great Courses volume 31
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English
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Many people are familiar with the iconic Aztec calendar stone, but few understand what it means. Discover the story of one of the most famous excavated objects from the ancient world. Why is it a masterpiece? What does it tell us about the Aztecs? What cataclysms does it portray?
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Great Courses volume 15
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English
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Delve into the surprisingly tricky problem of deciding when a lunar month begins - usually determined by the first sighting of a crescent Moon after new Moon. Professor Schaefer describes his algorithm for calculating this event and then applies it to dating the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Great Courses volume 11
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English
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Unlock the secrets of the Maya calendar, which was unlike any other in the world - with nested cycles of time keyed to human, seasonal, and astronomical patterns. Look back to their year zero and the special importance of the number 1,195,640.
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The college of pontiffs was responsible for keeping track of all the gods and their holidays; the necessary public festivals and the seasons; as well as the days, weeks, months, and cycles of the Moon. But by historical times, the calendar was completely out of sync. Learn how and why Julius Caesar reorganized the calendar into a version very close to what we use today.
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Great Courses volume 39
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English
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Tour some of the masterpieces of Aztec art, including the Calendar Stone and Stone of Tizoc, which were likely platforms for human sacrifices. Then behold the terrifying Statue of Coatlicue, and pore over the Codex Mendoza, which is a beautifully illustrated history of the Aztec nation.
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Start this episode by reading texts describing two of the northernmost regions of Italy, the Valle d'Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige, focusing on their mountainous geography and beautiful landscapes. Then study "third conjugation" verbs, ending in -ire, taking note of important irregular -ire verbs. Also learn the calendar, seasons, days of the week, and vocabulary concerning sports activities.
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Learn all about the origins of New Year's. What is the history of the calendar? How is New Year's celebrated around the world? What are some U.S.? New Year's traditions and customs? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment that reinforce important concepts. An instant classic and a fun...
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On the morning of January 7th, 2015, the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo were attacked, and twelve people were killed. Two brothers affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) carried out the crime, a reaction to Hebdo's publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. The documentary Tough Being Loved by Jerks (2008) turns back the calendar to 2006, just after the publication of the caricatures of Muhammad, and...
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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The Dark Knight races the clock, and the calendar, to uncover the mystery of the Holiday killer stalking Gotham's criminal underground. But when a close ally falls, a new threat emerges to give the fight a terrifying new face.
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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It's a dark time in Gotham city. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with misdeeds and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror, and body bags. Batman, Captain James Gordon, and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel.
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WWE
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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WWE superstars deliver 52 weeks of action on WWE's most exciting television shows, RAW and SmackDown. This set compiles the most thrilling matches and segments from the year 2014. Witness the epic rivalries, shocking moments, and all the biggest stars that defined the calendar year.
18) Calendar Girl
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Syndicado
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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A quintessential New York story. For over 70 years, the influential Fashion Calendar with its iconic pink pages laid out every fashion event in New York City, including New York Fashion Week. Behind it was founder Ruth Finley. In 2014, Ruth returned at 95 and sold the Fashion Calendar to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. This documentary examines this momentous transition, and reflects on the life, work, and legacy of this trailblazer and...
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Great Courses volume 10
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English
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The fun continues in this episode with determining the day of the week of any date in the past or in the future. What day of the week was July 4, 2000? How about February 12, 1809? You'd be surprised at how easy it is for you to grasp the simple mathematics behind this handy skill.
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This Christmas experience the music and majesty of the season as seen through the heart of a child. Here are 25 brief reflections on treasured songs and carols for the entire family to enjoy during Advent. Explore the wonders of Bethlehem revealed in the stories of treasured songs and enjoy new arrangements of traditional Christmas favorites by award-winning composer Steven Bias. Your spirit will sing with the inspiration and fun of Advent Calendar...