Mark Hufnail

Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history, accompanied his father Amílcar Barca at the age of nine on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy swore eternal hatred for Rome, the bitter rival of his people. Twenty years later, in 218 a. C., he left Nueva Cartago (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war in "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants.

Inside Islam explores the historic and poetic wellspring of the Muslim people and illuminates startling commonalities among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Shades of difference between Islam's foundation and that of its counterparts prove more fascinating than divisive, e.g., Islam claims a direct line with Abraham via the latter's cast-off son, Ismael, while Judaism is linked to Abraham's more favored child, Isaac. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the angel Gabriel each play major roles in the Quran; it was Gabriel, in fact, who transmitted the Word of God to the 40-year-old, seemingly ordinary Muhammad in the 7th century, making him extraordinary to millions today. Sure, anti-Western sentiment creeps into the story, but in every important way Inside Islam is an antidote to gross anti-Muslim bigotry. --Tom Keogh

New York City is considered by many to be the most exciting place on earth with its stunning landscape, vibrant nightlife and eclectic mix of residents. And the history of the "Big Apple" is as fascinating and colorful as the people you meet on the streets. Actor James Woods narrates this exciting chronicle of the city that never sleeps. Famous residents such as Brian Dennehy, Janeane Garofalo, Donald Trump, Joan Rivers, Steve Allen and former mayor Ed Koch, provide their own unique view of New York. From its humble beginnings as a trading post for beaver and otter pelts to its evolution as the world's financial center, discover why millions of people cram the streets of New York City on a daily basis to see the sights, to sample the food and to witness the ultimate Broadway show.

Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history, accompanied his father Amílcar Barca at the age of nine on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy swore eternal hatred for Rome, the bitter rival of his people. Twenty years later, in 218 a. C., he left Nueva Cartago (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war in "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants.

Inside Islam explores the historic and poetic wellspring of the Muslim people and illuminates startling commonalities among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Shades of difference between Islam's foundation and that of its counterparts prove more fascinating than divisive, e.g., Islam claims a direct line with Abraham via the latter's cast-off son, Ismael, while Judaism is linked to Abraham's more favored child, Isaac. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the angel Gabriel each play major roles in the Quran; it was Gabriel, in fact, who transmitted the Word of God to the 40-year-old, seemingly ordinary Muhammad in the 7th century, making him extraordinary to millions today. Sure, anti-Western sentiment creeps into the story, but in every important way Inside Islam is an antidote to gross anti-Muslim bigotry. --Tom Keogh

New York City is considered by many to be the most exciting place on earth with its stunning landscape, vibrant nightlife and eclectic mix of residents. And the history of the "Big Apple" is as fascinating and colorful as the people you meet on the streets. Actor James Woods narrates this exciting chronicle of the city that never sleeps. Famous residents such as Brian Dennehy, Janeane Garofalo, Donald Trump, Joan Rivers, Steve Allen and former mayor Ed Koch, provide their own unique view of New York. From its humble beginnings as a trading post for beaver and otter pelts to its evolution as the world's financial center, discover why millions of people cram the streets of New York City on a daily basis to see the sights, to sample the food and to witness the ultimate Broadway show.