## 3500 Special Interest/Instructional VHS Videos
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Allegro Computer Services of Raleigh, North Carolina is
pleased to announce the availability of the best 3500
special interest and instructional VHS videos from around
the world! We offer a diverse collection of hard to find
titles ... everything from Algebra to Zimbabwe!
In this Information Age, why not learn something new the fun
and exciting way. Videos don't replace good 'ol books.
However, for many, subjects like cooking, golf,dancing and
home improvement can be learned MUCH MORE effectively
through video media. Have you ever wanted to learn a
foreign language or ballroom dancing? Maybe Chinese cooking
is your current interest? Art history? These high-quality
videos are great tools for children, students,
professionals, hobbyists, teachers, homemakers, etc. They
make great gifts and you'll be happy knowing that your VCR
is truly being utilized! Below you'll find a sample of some
of the 3500 titles that we offer. Stay tuned: our
comprehensive video catalog (3500 titles) will be available
to the public shortly! Meanwhile, if you need help locating
a specific topic on video, just drop us an e-Mail note or
give us a call.
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<<< Sample Special Interest/Instructional Video Catalog >>>
**** ACADEMIC STUDIES ****
A Brief History of Time - Based on the best-selling book by
renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. An award-winning
theatrical hit, the film explores both theories and the life
of the most brilliant scientist. #3110 $19.95
Speed Eez Speed Reading - Double and triple your reading
rate with this fun and easy video that introduces a powerful
speed reading improvement program. Exercise book included.
#2446 $29.95
Rapid Review for the SAT - Includes a quick brush-upcrammed
with last minute pointers on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,
Quantitative Comparisons; Reading Comprehension, Antonyms,
Analogies and Sentence Completions. #1003 $39.95
**** ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN ****
Art Lessons for Children I, Easy Watercolor Techniques in 4
Lessons - Donna Hugh demonstrates how easy it is to produce
effective watercolors using simpleand inexpensive
materials. Includes four lessons which may be suited in any
order. #3911 $29.95
Basic Art By Video:I - Painting - The first tape in a
series of three introduces drawing, design and color, the
building blocks of painting, right in the instructor's
studio. Step by step, Charles Haddock teaches classic
technique in the tradition ofthe masters. Rewind and
review at your own pace. All necessary tools demonstrated.
See! Hear! Draw! Learn painting! #1892 $74.95
Masterpieces of the Met - Phillipe de Montebello, Director
of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, leads a tour of
masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection. #4788
$29.95
**** AUTOMOTIVE & MOTORCYCLES ****
How the Automobile Works - It's Not Your Enemy - This video
can help relieve the anxiety of not understanding the
powerful machine on which we place so much dependence.
#1099 $29.95
The Complete Mustang - A salute to the Ford Mustang,
"America's Sports car." #3102 $19.95
History of the Harley Davidson - The complete history of the
famous motorcycle, from 1903 to present. #3104 $29.95
**** AVIATION & TRAINS ****
Challenger, Disaster and Investigation - The flight that
exposed the real dangers of space exploration. A concise
technical explanation of the cause of the Challenger
accident. #3250 $29.95
Communications - Learn frequencies, radio call-up
procedures, how to use your radio for increased safety and
utility, and more. #4584 $24.95
Railroads - Great Railway Journeys of the World: Confessions
of a Train Porter - Join host Michael Palin as he travels
the length of Britain by train on a fascinating journey of
history and discovery. #4810 $29.95
**** BEAUTY & WARDROBE ****
Clare Revelli - Color and You - Shows you how to apply the
color concept to enhance your natural beauty and bring out
the best in yourself. #2663 $24.95
Looking Your Best - Emphasizes maximum results with minimum
effort and expense - covers topics such as skin
conditioning, facial care, nails, color selection, eyebrows
and lips...all in one comprehensive 60-minute videocassette
presentation. #2437 $12.99
The Story of Fashion - Innovations in art as well as the
glamour of Hollywood influenced fashions of the '20's,
'30's, and '40's. Fashion's evolution from Chanel's
straight lines to Dior's "New Look" is covered, including an
amusing history of the sweater. #4807 $29.95
**** BOATING & SAILING ****
Basic Navigation Rules of the Road - Covers the basic aids
to navigation, buoys, lights, ranges, structural charts,
where to purchase and how to read charts by means of visual
fix, line of position, dumb compass, triangulation and depth
contours. #3503 $29.95
Learn to Sail - Steve Colgate takes TV and film stars Audrey
Landersand Sam Jones through a complete
basic-to-intermediate sailing course. #3515 $29.95
Small Boat Engine Maintenance - In this program, Chief
Warrant Officer, Jim Storey, bring his expertise to you on
onboard and inboard marine engines. You'll learn what to do
if the motor quits while underway, how to gap a spark plug,
good lube techniques, and much more. #1173 $29.95
**** BUSINESS SKILLS ****
5 Steps to Successful Selling by Zig Zillar - In this
exciting videocassette program, you'll see Zig demonstrate
each step in the moneymaking process of qualifying, selling
and closing a prospect. #2682 $79.95
How to Succeed in a Home Business - You'll learn: how five
successful entrepreneurs got started; how to get your home
and family ready; how to minimize taxes; the pros and cons
of home business. #4200 $39.95
SyberVision's Personal Achievement Series - Time Management
- Essential factors you will learn to incorporate into your
Time Management: becoming aware of time; setting goals and
priorities, and much more. #4215 $39.95
**** CHILD CARE & PARENTING ****
Baby Basics: The Complete Video Guide for New Parents -
Gives you eight easy-to-find chapters packed with the
information you need for those critical first few months,
with real life demonstrations and helpful diagrams. #4383
$39.95
Boys TownVideos - Helping Your Child Succeed - Hosted by
Alley Mills of TV's "The Wonder Years." The video emphasizes
that parents are still the most important teachers children
have. It demonstrates practical techniques parents can use
to remain a positive fundemental influence in their
children's lives. #3190 $29.95
Child Development: The First Two Years - A comprehensive
guide to enhancing a child's physical and mental
development. #1994 $19.95
**** CHILDREN'S LEARNING ****
Children's Circle - Christmas Stories - Morris's
Disappearing Bag, The Clown of God, Max's Christmas, The
Little Drummer Boy #2634 $14.95
Dr. Seuss - The Cat in the Hat Comes Back - #1951 $12.95
Science Discovery for Children - Simple, but fascinating
science projects that can be done at home and utilizing
materials readily available around the house, are presented
in a manner designed to stimulate and hold the interest of
the viewer. #1058 $29.95
**** COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS ****
Advanced WordPerfect - How to use Macros to save time. Make
the most of Styles to speed-up routine entries. Build
columns for an effective Newsletter. Design and Publish a
real Newsletter and much more...this program will allow you
to master WordPerfect. #1136 $29.95
Introducing Children to the World of Computers #2514 $29.95
Windows 3.1 #2499 $29.95
**** COOKING & ENTERTAINING ****
A Guide to Italian Cooking with Giuliano Bugialli - The
author of the award-winning cookbooks Classic Techniques of
Italian Cooking, Giuliano Bugialli's Food of Italy, and The
Fine Art of Italian Cooking demonstrates basic Italian
cooking techniques as he guides in the preparation of many
classic Italian favorites, including Fresh Tagiliatelle in
Cream Sauce, Tortelli with Fresh Mint, Risotto with
Artichokes, Veal Scaloppine in Marsala Sauce and more.
#4829 $34.95
It's Your Wedding Reception - Consumers guide to planning a
wedding reception. All areas of planning process are
covered in this concise, entertaining program. #1124 $19.95
Ken Hom's Chinese Cookery - Ken Hom takes the lid off
Chinese cookery in this easy-to-follow program. Hom reveals
the secret of authentic and popular Chinese dishes, showing
how they can be prepared without special equipment of
unusual ingredients. #3728 $29.95
**** CRAFTS, HOBBIES & HOME ARTS ****
Baseball Card Collector - An insider's guide to buying,
selling, trading, andcollecting. Narrated by Mel Allen,
the voice of "This Week in Baseball." Features Topps,
Donruss, Fleer, Score, Bowman and other popular cards.
#2592 $19.99
Fear of Sewing - Sandra Betzina teaches all the basics -
hemming, patching, buttons and more. #3989 $25.95
The Art of Flower Arranging, Part 1: Basic Arranging - Lee
Mahler teaches you how todo elementary flower arranging,
using single specimen flowers for basic arrangements in
floral oasis. The mechanics of beginning an arrangement are
demonstrated. #1210 $39.95
**** DANCE ****
Ballet Class for Beginners - An introductionfor the
beginning dance student in the basic techniques and
vocabulary of ballet, emphasizing posture, placementand
movement potential. #2866 $39.95
Introduction to Ballroom Dancing - This tape may be used by
those with little or no previous dance experience, or as a
refresher. It's also a great way to stay in shape! #2874
$19.95
Swayze Dancing - Swayze Dancing guest starts Patsy's super
star son Patrick Swayze, his wife Lisa and his sister Bambi.
Have fun, work out and learn by watching four couples
develop from beginners to dance competitors. #2444 $14.99
**** EXERCISE & FITNESS ****
Body Prep! The Ultimate Ski Fitness Video - Contains the
most effective ski-related exercise ever assembled in a
video. #4173 $19.95
Jane Fonda's Lean Routine Workout - Lean Routine features
new low impact/high energy aerobics. #4078 $24.95
Lee Haney - Mr. Olympia Workout - Share the secrets of "the
biggest, the baddest and the best." Learn Haney's day by day
routines. #2295 $14.95
**** GAMES & MAGIC ****
Magic-The Sleveless Way - Takes viewers of all ages through
the wonderfulworld of magic and shows them how to turn
simple household items into marvelous magic tricks. #1056
$29.95
Play Chess Volume I - The U.S. Chess Federation's official
guides to playing chess. Ages 8 & up. #2597 $19.95
The Frisbee Disc Video - It floats! It flies! It produces
pure fun out of thin air! It's Frisbee, America's favorite
outdoor toy, and now there's a video to help you master it.
"Crazy John" Brooks, World Frisbee Champion, guides you
step-by-step from basic catching and throwing to games like
Disc golf, guts, and Ultimate Frisbee. #1795 $19.95
**** GARDENING & FLOWERS ****
Custom Landscaping - Learn the basic of lawncare and how to
landscape your yard. #1247 $19.95
The Victory Garden - Covering both vegetable and flower
gardens, a complete overview from planning to harvest is
covered in this tape. Hosted by Bob Thompson and Jim
Wilson. #4619 $19.95
Yardening: How To Grow Healthy Houseplants - Learn how to
grow and maintain healthly houseplants. Includes choosing
containers, custom-mixing potting soil, cleaning, pruning,
and much more. #1667 $14.95
**** HEALTH & MEDICINE ****
AIDS with Dr. David R. Hawkins - By the year 2000, the
disease called AIDS is expected tohit epidemic proportions.
Dr. David Hawkins states no one has to die or be ill.
Consciousness is the only answer and it is our feeling that
Dr. Hawkins is one of the only medical doctors that has the
prescription for heading off this killing illness
..starting right now. #3470 $39.95
Every Woman's Guide to Breast Self-Examination - This video
provides a complete, step-by-step demonstration of proper
breast self-examination technique, based upon American
Cancer Society guidelines. #3449 $24.95
Overcoming Fears, Phobias, Panic and Anxiety - This video
takes you step by step through the process of comprehending,
coping and confronting your fears. #4228 $29.95
**** HOME IMPROVEMENT ****
Basic Home Repair - Many basic home repair projects are
clearly explained. Subjects include: replacing a faucet and
toilet, sweating copper pipe, unclogging drains, caulking a
tub, replacing light fixtures and switches, repairing lamps,
repairing broken tile, running toilets and leaky faucets,
replacing a shower head. #1383 $19.95
Energy Conservation - Installing a threshold,
weatherstripping a door, applying caulk, weatherstripping a
window, installing a programmable thermostat, insulating a
hotwater heater, installing bath insulation, installing
vapor barriers, insulating the attic floor. #1366 $19.95
Hardwood Floors - Repairing, sanding and refinishing
existing hardwood floors. Floor preparation and installing
new prefinished parquet and plank floors. #1384 $19.95
**** INVESTMENT & PERSONAL FINANCE ****
Buying Your First Home - This video takes you on a step by
step journey through the home buying process. #4258 $19.95
How to Stretch Your Retirement Dollar - Help make your
retirement more comfortable and rewarding with less worry
about money. #4250 $29.95
The Joy of Stocks: Forbes Guide to the Stock Market -
Transform your home entertainment center into your home
profit center. Whether you're a novice, a veteran, or a
would-be investor, you'll find The Joy of Stocks an
invaluable guide to the ins and outs of Wall Street. #4489
$49.95
**** LANGUAGES ****
Basic English Grammar by Video - "Intelligently
crafted...enlivens the study of grammar." - Video Magazine.
A two-phased approach to the complexity of human
communication, starting with a psychological approach based
on recent studies in language acquisition patterns. Part
two provides an entertaining and stimulating study of the
basic units of speech: nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.
#1890 $74.95
Japanese: The Spoken Language Part I - The basics:
introductions, telephoning, asking directions, etc. #3105
$29.95
Sign Me a Story - Introduces kids to communicating by sign
language on this fun video that features classic fairy
tales.#4066 $14.95
**** MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY ****
Reproduction of Life - Reproduction of Life tastefully and
scientifically presents the entire process of human
reproduction from conception through prenatal development to
birth itself. #1873 $64.95
Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know with Barbara
D'Angelis, Ph.D. - In this dynamic and informative video,
Barbara shares intimate secrets for understanding and
creating successful relationships with all of the men in
your life including: your husband, your boss, your sons, or
that man you hope to meet. #3639 $24.95
The Great Sex Series Volume 1: Taking Time To Feel - A real
couple, married 14 years, with 2 children, explicitly
demonstrate how to make love without intercourse. #3674
$19.95
**** MARTIAL ARTS & SELF DEFENSE ****
Basic Guide to Handgun Safety - Living legend Jeff Cooper
takes you from start to finish on all aspects of owning and
shooting a handgun from which gunto buy to loading, stance
and shooting techniques. #3849 $39.95
Kung Fu Workout with David Carradine - Starring David
Carradine and his teacher, Kam Yuen, this extensive workout
develops flexibility, balance, agility and the proper mental
state needed to be a healthy, active individual. #3423
$29.95
Shaolin Chung Hop Kuen - Contains moves from all major
martial arts including: Kung-Fu, Karate and Tae Kwon Do.
#2641 $39.95
**** MUSIC ****
Guitar Basics - Learn to play the guitar in the comfort off
your home. Topics include: fundamentals, holding position,
tuning, rhythms, sharps, flats, reading music and much more.
#4416 $29.95
Andy LaVerne's Guide to Modern Jazz Piano #2102 $49.95
Pavarotti Master Class At Julliard - The master tenor, with
usual vigor, coaches a master class of students in the
technique of brilliant singing. #2879 $29.95
**** NATURE & ENVIRONMENT ****
Audobon Society's VideoGuide to the Birds of North America
Vol 1: Covers 116species of loons, grebes, pelicans and
their allies, swans, geese and ducks, hawks, vultures and
falcons and the chicken-like birds. #1895 $29.95
National Geographic - Rain Forest - Enter the lush, tropical
rain forest of Costa Rica and experience the wonders, great
and small, that this unique environment creates. #3034
$19.95
Tornadoes, The Entity - A tornado is nature's most violent
storm with the strongest of all surface winds, estimated up
to 300 m.p.h. based upon damage analysis.
**** PETS ****
Kittens to Cats - A Video Guide to Owning The Perfect Cat -
Kitten to cat development, diet & nutrition, grooming,
common cat problems, training your cat, your cat's health
and more! #2666 $19.95
Prepare Your Halter Horse For Show #1253 $29.95
Train Your Dog Before Your Dog Trains You - Easy to follow
dog training and obedience video. Dog Writers of America
Best Video (1991). #1111 $19.95
**** PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM & VIDEO ****
150 Years of Photography:An American Image - This dazzling
array of images composes an unforgettable chronicle of
America. From the landscapes of Ansel Adams through the
social realism of Jacob Rils to the art of Steiglitz and
Steichen, this is a history throughthe eye of the camera, a
permanent visual record of who we are and where we've been.
#1764 $19.95
Underwater Photography Cathy Church Photo Clinic - At last a
real down to earth instructional video explaining the Cathy
Church technique of underwater photography and actually
hosted by Cathy Church, world famous instructor. #3497
$29.95
Video Learning Library:How to Shoot a Wedding #1664 $14.95
**** SPORTS ****
A Complete Guide to Canoe Trips and Camping - This is a
complete guide of how to utilize the canoe to enrich your
camping experience. Setting up camp from your canoe offers
a unique and beautiful camping experience to see a more
remote and unchanged wilderness. #2714 $14.95
Little League's Official How-to-Play Baseball Video/Book
Package #1901 $19.95
Top 100 Fishing Tips - This program deals with the specifics
of rods, baits, boats, casting, patterns, electronics and
more. #3519 $19.95
**** TRAVEL ****
Fodor's Videos: Singapore - Explore the bustling island of
Singapore. Visit the exotic Singapore Zoo, with its open
design that allows animals to run free. Discover the famous
Jurong Bird Park and walk through a gigantic aviary. Drop
in for the show at the legendary Raffles Hotel and indulge
in a "Singapore Sling." Enjoy the world-famous Singapore
Symphony or seek out the ancient art form of Chinese opera.
#1444 $29.95
Video Visits: Bath - Visit the renowned spa built on the
site of the Roman Temple of Minerva. Take the customary
three glasses of Bath water in the Pump Room, where English
royalty and fashionable society mingled during the 18th
century. Pass by medieval walls and cross the Pulteney
Bridge to the countryside, dotted with Palladianmansions.
Take a carriage ride through Bath's leafy streets and
elegant squares. #1590 $24.95
Video Visits: Zimbabwe- Visit Hwange and Mana Pools and
confront elephants in majestic herds. Fish on Lake Kriba,
formed by the Kariba Dam. Visit the capital of Harare, a
city of flowering trees, massive skyscrapers and
international commerce. Witness the majesty of Great
Zimbabwe, home to the stone fortress of ancient kings.
Thrill to a white-water journey beneath the legendary
Victoria Falls. #1613 $24.95
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