Peter Findlays Raw Opium: Pain, Pleasure, Profits is an exhaustive examination of the opium poppy, from its history of pharmaceutical and recreational use, to its substantial force as a commodity providing economic support for countries around the world. From Vancouvers Downtown Eastside to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, charged with the impossible task of preventing drug traffic over Afghanistans borders — the opium trade is literally life and death.

A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich.

Perhaps one of the most enigmatic musical instruments of all time, The Ondes Martenot ( literally ‘Martenot Waves’) was invented by Maurice Martenot in 1928. The original unreliable tube-based design was refined and later models remained in production until 1988.

The New York Times bestseller that changed the way millions communicate. “[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . .

When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

AMS Photo Art Studio is a new application for decorating photos. The kit includes a package of five handy for creating greeting cards, collages, imposing frame and batch photo processing. Within literally a few seconds, you can create a stylish frame, create a postcard or a collage.

The fastest way to launch applications featuring the ALL-NEW Application Blaster. F10 Launch Studio is the premier launch manager for Mac OS X. Its one-of-a-kind design delivers an extraordinarily fast and efficient way to launch applications and open documents. It will literally change the way you use your computer.

They were fearsome rulers of the ancient world for over a thousand years. Some say their armies were the strongest the world has ever seen. Wherever they went, they conquered. And, wherever they conquered, there sprang another city. As we marvel at the sophistication and beauty of some of our modern cities, we are celebrating a legacy that was literally etched in stone over two thousand years ago by the Romans. ANCIENT ROME AND ITS MYSTERIOUS CITIES explores the hidden treasures of our ancestors as we uncover the secrets of these mysterious ancient cities. In a world of frequent invasions and competition among warring tribes, the cities of the Romans were a stamp of solidity, unifying a multitude of cultures. Across the empire, they provided a secure structure wherein these diverse traditions could flourish, as long as they honored Roman law. Archaeology shows that advanced cultures such as those of the Greeks and the Etruscans preceded the Romans. But they did not survive. Why not? How did the Romans use the wealth of knowledge of these societies and expand upon them? What did they do differently? And, how were they able to keep control of the far reaches of the empire? Explore the answers to these questions. Hear and feel the rhythm of the outrageous and exotic societies of the past...and journey to the heart of civilization in ANCIENT ROME AND ITS MYSTERIOUS CITIES.