Inside a cramped gym, the clacking sounds of hollow plastic balls whirling at 80 mph are punctuated by exclamations of victory and bitter cries of defeat. Welcome to the hidden world of competitive ping pong. Three fiercely committed teenagers battle their way through the world of elite table tennis. With devoted parents by their side, they have traded normal teenage life for a chance to represent their country on the world2s biggest athletic stage:...

"Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny. They must sing. A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented by the remnants of civilization. Something to cheer up everyone who was left. Something to celebrate having escaped total annihilation by the skin of one's teeth, if indeed one has skin. Or teeth. Something to...

"The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, has compiled a collection of stunning images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Capturing an amazing variety of astronomical phenomena within our solar system and far into deep space, the photos represent the best amateur astrophotography from around the world. The book includes the first six years of the competition (2009-2014) and features overall winners from each year along with a carefully...

Fun ensues when Peg and Cat need to round up the missing members of their touring band in time for their big gig performing for 100 chickens, hit the mall to join the Zebra Guy dance contest, and hit some wrong notes when they get stuck in a spectacular instrument built from junk. Includes 7 rockin' stories!

When their family bakery may have to close its doors right before Christmas, rival sisters Kim and Gina must team up in a national baking competition to win the grand prize. Thrown into a world of fierce competition with other master pastry chefs and a ticking clock, it will take a Christmas miracle to save the bakery, though they may discover a prize much larger than they had hoped for.

Jaggi, who hails from a Punjabi background, wants to exhibit Bhangra on a big platform as he is deeply attached to the dance form. The film showcases a college rivalry where they compete with each other to win the international dance competition.

Blending food, family and fun, the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the U.S. are celebrated through competition, while revealing the roots of America's diverse cuisine through family recipes and the personal stories behind them.

Learn how robot battles started and tips for building a bot.