No Price Too High chronicles the history of Canadian participation in the Second World War. Episode one commences with the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial, and episode six ends with victory in 1945. The six-hour series has a logical thematic structure designed to cover all the principle areas of Canadian participation.
Grade levels: Adult
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No Price Too High: Canadians and the Second World War
This highly-acclaimed six-part series pays tribute to the Canadians who participated in World War II – young Canadians whose collective courage and spirit led to victory. The series traces Canada’s role from the pre-war years when Prime Minister Mackenzie King found himself charmed by the “appealing and affectionate look” in Adolf Hitler’s eyes, to the development of the A-bomb that finally put an end to the most destructive conflict in history.
Narrated by Arthur Kent and produced by Norflicks, No Price Too High chronicles Canada’s role in the major events of the war, including The Battle oF Britain, Dieppe and D-Day. Incorporating the personal letters, photographs and diaries of many Canadians including those at home, No Price Too High reflects the hopes, dreams, heartbreaks, fears, and terrors of young men and women suddenly swept into a world of destruction, conflict and chaos.
DVD Bonus Features:
– Interactive Menus
– Chronology of Events
– Scene Selection
– World Political Leader Profiles
– Weapons of War
– Documentary Feature – Remembrance: Memorial for an Unknown SoldierDVD ROM Features:
– 250 Minutes of Authentic Newsreels
– Radio Broadcasts
– Canadian Military Profiles
– 98 Interactive Maps
– Photo Gallery containing 1287 images
– Chronology of Events, including dates, images and maps (video and text)
– World Leader Profiles
– 36 Wartime Posters
– Interactive Quiz
– Canadian Medals – Facts & Figures -
Sam’s Army
Canada was led to war by a bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, who may well have been clinically insane, but the importance of Canada’s contribution in that war owes a great deal to him. The man of course, was Colonel – later made Lieutenant General by his own hand – Sam Hughes.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony – an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
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The Last 100 Days
Canadian military accomplishments in the last hundred days of World War I, when the German Army was destroyed, surpassed those of any other army. The Canadian success was, in no small measure, due to Arthur Currie, whom a recent British historian describes as “the most successful Allied General and one of the least well known.”
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E-networking for Jobs
Networking – It’s making connections, forming relationships, acquiring knowledge and showing your skills. But what is the best way to do this in the age of online networking? These days it is rare for people to solely rely on face to face contact, typed letters or telephone calls. E-networking is the way of the future but with it comes new dangers that we all must be aware of and considerations that must be taken into account. In this program we explore what e-networking is and the precautions we all should take to ensure our online identity accurately reflects who we are, assisting us in the job seeking process. One thing is certain – e-networking is here to stay.
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Answering Interview Questions
Answering interview questions well goes a long way to winning any job. But interviews are by their very nature challenging, and for many people confronting. However there are a number of ways you can effectively prepare for the interview and decrease your anxiety. In this encouraging program, we look at a number of ways you can improve your performance when answering interview questions. We explain how to prepare yourself before the interview, how to anticipate common questions, and how to deal with the more difficult and challenging ones. Speaking with a recruitment specialist, we also investigate the difference between one-on-one and the group interview processes.
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Far From Home: Canada and The Great War
This stirring account of Canada’s heroic effort in World War I is told through the words of ordinary soldiers, leaders and civilians. The series contains three films – narrated by Paul Gross – on the First World War, and is the first series that tells the complete story of Canada’s achievements in WWI.
Sam’s Army – The story of Sam Hughes, the bigoted, ignorant, self-obsessed Minister of Militia, whose enthusiasm for war created Canada’s first Expeditionary Force.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge – A recreation of one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history.
The Last 100 Days – The story of Canada’s outstanding military achievements in the last hundred days of World War I.
DVD Bonus Features:
– Interactive Menus
– Chronology of Events
– Scene SelectionDVD ROM Features:
– Chronology of events, including dates and images
– Facts & Figures
– Photo Gallery
– Interactive Quiz – Canadian Medals -
Customer Service Excellence in the Retail Industry
The modern retail environment is extremely competitive. With online trading, the personal shopper is becoming more price aware which means that the retailer can no longer just meet customer needs. Today it’s vital that retailers anticipate and exceed their customer’s expectations. Indeed going beyond expectations has become the key point of difference in the retailer’s quest to grow. This exciting program examines how several award-winning retailers achieve customer service excellence. It examines who customers are, defines products, facilities and services, explores the vital role that good communication plays, looks at the most effective ways to handle complaints, and examines how best to serve customers with special needs. This is a practical and informative look at customer service excellence in the modern retail industry.
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Apply Point of Sale Handling Procedures
The financial aspects of any retail operation are vital to business success. Money handling and payment processing needs to be fast and accurate to keep the business healthy. Critical to this is good Point of Sale (POS) service and practice. This incorporates understanding and operating POS equipment, processing transactions, completing sales, cash and non-cash handling, balancing the register, reconciliation of takings, and accuracy of reporting. In this program we see and hear from a leading retail industry expert about how the systems work to make the retail experience a fast and smooth operation that keeps business responsive. We also hear about ways to optimise effectiveness of retail POS handling. This is an informative and practical look at this vital area of the retail industry.