"Once thought to prefer coastal waters, the great white shark regularly makes Pacific Ocean crossings. Data collected by satellite transmitters attracted to sharks may soon reveal the unknown locations of their birthing and mating grounds."--Container.

Take a journey down the mighty Nile, back through time, and uncover ancient Egypt's long-lost mysteries.

What is DNA, and how much of our life is predetermined by genes? In this episode, explore the complex and controversial field of genetics, and get the straight story on the twisted world of genes.

Host Mike Rowe demonstrates some of the dirtiest jobs that have to be done to keep the world fed and cleaned. Mike rides along with some professional road kill collectors, and takes his turn scooping up five-day-old asphalt ornaments. Plus, tag along with a team of San Francisco trash men and learn how some of your discarded scraps are turned into fine wine.

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman perform experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives' tales, and the like. Various myths are tested on the show as well as the results of the experiments (the myths are Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed).

Features four complete programs that explore the legends, myths, and mystery of the haunted castles in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Castle Ghosts taps into the energies and aura of the supernatural.

Filmmaker Jim Dutcher and his wife Jamie lived with gray wolves for three years to make this documentary, and their work reveals complex social behavior never before captured on film. You'll observe the dominance of the pack's alpha male and the submissiveness of the omega wolf. You'll see the pack initiate new members, and witness the critical moment when the alpha selects a mate. Perhaps most incredible is the bond developed between the wolves and...

"From the people who keep you glued to your TV screen every summer, check out the most incredible sharks in the sea-- plus amazing shark tales, terrifying attacks, and awesome photos!"--Cover back.

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.

"Now we can actually probe within the living body, using miniature cameras and endoscopy, ultrasound and X-ray tomography. This amazing investigation is an invaluable teaching tool. Actually see the links between the inside and outside workings of the body, the complex coordination required to do everyday tasks."--Distributor's catalog.