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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Take a tour of the finer points of Regency clothing and luxury items, and see how Austen uses descriptions of dress and accessories to make subtle (and not-so-subtle) observations on both the social status and the moral values of her characters. Better understand how "frivolous" distinctions about what one wears take on significant meanings in Austen's fiction.
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
General Tso's chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the country. But just who was General Tso? And how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney (King Corn) journeys from Shanghai to New York to the American Midwest and beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising revelations and a host of humorous characters along...
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Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Nuclear radiation is everywhere raining down on you from space, penetrating your body from the Sun, bombarding you from the food you eat and air you breathe, zapping you in medical tests, and pelting you from consumer products. How worried should you be? Nuclear Physics Explained teaches you the basics of nuclear physics and puts your mind at ease about most sources of radiation, while alerting you to what is truly risky. In 24 fast-paced, half-hour...
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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Description
Discusses the science behind mindfulness in compelling detail and demonstrates its application to an extraordinary range of human problems--psychological, social, and medical. Dr. Seigel examines the neurobiology involved, providing a clear knowledge of the science underlying ancient practices that are now profoundly influencing the contemporary world, and practical ways to use mindfulness techniques in your own life.
Publisher
Film Movement
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Nederlands
Description
For 25 years, Michelin 3-star chef Sergio Herman has strived for perfection. Taking over his father's seafood resturaunt, Oud Sluis, in the northern Netherlands in 1990, the intense chef made it his life's mission to turn it into one of the premiere culinary establishments in Europe no matter the cost. Though successful in this pursuit, at the height of this career, Sergio decides to close the now-famous eatery. Despite outcry from the culinary community,...
372) Chocolate Road
Publisher
Collective Eye Films
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A discovery of where chocolate comes from. Three renowned chocolatiers - Maribel Lieberman, Susumu Koyama and Mikkel Friis-Holm - take us through the process of craft chocolate-making, starting from the plantations, through the different stages of preparation of the beans and all the way to the final chocolate pieces. On their journey each of them finds how important it is to know the roots of their prime material - the cacao bean, and the social...
Publisher
Teaching Co
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
How do you make conversation with someone you have just met? When is communicating by email ill-advised? How do you say "no" without using that dreaded word? Regardless of age or occupation, conversation can be tricky. And like it or not, it's one of the most important things you do on a daily basis. Successful conversations help you advance professionally and make, maintain, and deepen relationships. Moreover, research shows that talking, when done...
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Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Learn chess from an international master and renowned teacher in these intensively illustrated, easy-to-understand lessons for players at all levels. Jeremy Silman is an International Master and a world-class chess teacher, writer, and player who has won the U.S. Open, The National Open, and the American Open.
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
America's Long Struggle against Slavery is a chance to survey the history of the American anti-slavery movement, from the dawn of the transatlantic slave trade during the late 15th century to the end of Reconstruction in 1877 and beyond. Taught by Professor Richard Bell of the University of Maryland, these 30 eye-opening lectures give an up-close view of a venal institution and the people who fought against it, and who often paid for their courage...
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Series
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This course offers adults a full introduction to self-defense--a course in learning how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. While self-defense is often defined as the use of physical force to counter an immediate threat of violence, this course will address a much broader spectrum of strategies for effective self-defense."--Introduction
377) How to paint
Series
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Since the earliest days of human society, we have been painters. Lining ancient cave walls, the oldest known paintings in the world date back over 50,000 years. Despite the fact that painting is such an integral part of human civilization, many people feel intimidated by the medium. Like drawing, creative writing, or musical performance, the ability to paint is a skill that can be learned and refined over time, by anyone. In the 24 lessons of How...
Series
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and focus to succeed. These styles have certain things in common,...
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