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Science
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Survival Mentality
The Psychology of Staying Alive
360 min. (2020) Science DVD 13508728 $51.99 SALE $41.99 2 Discs
How Science Shapes Science Fiction
720 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13614599 $84.99 4 Discs
Unlocking the Hidden History of DNA
360 min. (2020) Science DVD 13617191 $45.99 2 Discs
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Our Night Sky
360 min. (2010) Science DVD 12591561 $45.99 SALE $36.99 2 Discs
The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America
720 min. (2017) Science DVD 12591385 $90.99 4 Discs Receive this and other titles in a new processed course case! Contact your sales rep for more information. (See back cover for details.)
Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach 180 min. (2020) Science DVD 13577110 $25.99
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The Botanist’s Eye Identifying the Plants Around You
Explore the most common plant families in North America, as well as some of the fascinating species within them. 720 min. (2020) Science DVD 13897585 $103.99 4 Discs
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Fine Arts
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The Complete Painter Lessons from the Masters 1020 min. (2019) How-To DVD 12674008 $129.99 6 Discs
How to Create Comics
360 min. (2021) How-To DVD 13933272 $58.99 2 Discs Very inspiring. I want to grab my camera and start traveling with it. - Course Participant
Fundamentals of Photography
Learn everything needed to know about the art and craft of great photography straight from a professional photographer with more than 30 years of experience. 720 min. (2012) Educational DVD 12591812 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
How Colors Affect You What Science Reveals
180 min. (2013) Educational DVD 12591774 $32.99
How to Paint
720 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12590235 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
How to Draw
1080 min. (2015) Educational DVD 12591448 $129.99 SALE $103.99 4 Discs
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Literature & Language NEW
Writing Creative Nonfiction 720 min. (2012) Educational DVD 12591824 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
Learning Italian Step by Step and Region by Region
720 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13800324 $103.99 4 Discs
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How to Write Best-Selling Fiction
720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591758 $90.99 4 Discs
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Writing Great Fiction
Storytelling Tips and Techniques 720 min. (2014) Educational DVD 12591488 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
Rise of the Novel Exploring
History’s Greatest Early Works 720 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13363274 $71.99 4 Discs
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Written Communications
Being Heard and Understood 360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13614598 $45.99 2 Discs
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How to Speak Effectively in Any Setting The power of an effective speech is undeniable. It has the capacity to engage, inform, motivate, and create change in an audience, and in the world. 720 min. (2021) Educational DVD 13976996 $103.99
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Economics & Finance
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How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement 360 min. (2021) Educational DVD 13933271 $58.99 2 Discs
Capitalism Vs. Socialism Comparing Economic Systems 720 min. (2018) Educational DVD 12591353 $90.99 4 Discs
Music
Understanding Complexity 360 min. (2009) Educational DVD 12591595 $25.99 SALE $20.99 2 Discs
Crashes and Crises Lessons from a History of Financial Disasters 720 min. (2018) Educational DVD 12591340 $71.99 4 Discs
Foundations of Economic Prosperity 720 min. (2013) Educational DVD 12591807 $51.99 SALE $41.99 4 Discs
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Music Theory
The Foundation of Great Music 450 min. (2021) Educational
Excellent review of music theory with clear, easy to understand explanation. - Course Participant
DVD 13976998 $84.99 3 Discs
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How to Sing 1080 min. (2020) How-To DVD 13577109 $116.99 6 Discs
How to Play Piano 1080 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12591337 $129.99 SALE $103.99 6 Discs
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England, the 1960s, and the Triumph of the Beatles 360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13800325 $58.99 2 Discs
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Learning to Play Guitar Chords, Scales, and Solos 720 min. (2017) How-To DVD 12591390 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
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History
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The Great Tours
Ireland and Northern Ireland The Great Tours guides through the enchanting history, people, and places that make up the Irish identity. Taught by Professor Marc C. Conner, president of Skidmore College. 720 min. (2020) History DVD 13897586 $103.99
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America’s Long Struggle Against Slavery
900 min. (2020) History DVD 13410996 $90.99 SALE $72.99 6 Discs
1066 The Year That Changed Everything 180 min. History DVD 13314973 $38.99
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The Foundations of Western Civilization
1440 min. (2002) History DVD 12596737 $142.99 SALE $114.99 8 Discs
How Winston Churchill Changed the World
720 min. (2018) Biographical DVD 12591333 $90.99 4 Discs
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The Life and Works of Jane Austen
720 min. (2021) Educational DVD 13976997 $103.99 4 Discs
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Understanding the US Government
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Better Living
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Tai Chi for Aging with Strength and Tranquility
542 min. (2020) Fitness DVD 13800326 $103.99 3 Discs
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Outdoor Fundamentals
Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591748 $90.99 4 Discs
Dog Training 101
720 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12591354 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
Cooking Basics
What Everyone Should Know Presented in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America and filmed at the CIA’s flagship facility in Hyde Park, New York. Chef Sean Kahlenberg carefully walks viewers through the many dozen original recipes. 720 min. (2019) Educational
DVD 12591742 $90.99
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The Instant Sommelier Choosing Your Best Wine
240 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12671819 $38.99 2 Discs 8 The Great Courses
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Everyday Guide to Beer
360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 12904470 $45.99 2 Discs
How to Stay Fit as You Age
540 min. (2013) Educational DVD 12591787 $77.99 SALE $62.99 3 Discs
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Mathematics
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Mathematical Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles
Professor Jason Rosenhouse presents his favourite brain teasers and logic puzzles. Each lesson starts with a relatively simple puzzle that illustrates a mathematical idea or problem-solving strategy. 360 min. (2020) Educational DVD 13897583 $58.99 2 Discs An excellent course for th os interested in e the subject matte r. - Course Part icipant
Math and Magic
360 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12591334 $51.99 2 Discs
Learning Statistics
Concepts and Applications in R 720 min. (2017) Educational DVD 12591376 $71.99 4 Discs
Mastering Linear Algebra
An Introduction with Applications 720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591757 $90.99 4 Discs
The Power of Mathematical Visualization 720 min. (2016) Educational DVD 12591413 $90.99 4 Discs
The Joy of Mathematics
720 min. (2007) Educational DVD 12591666 $77.99 SALE $62.99 4 Discs
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Professional
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Getting Your Legal House in Order Author and elder law attorney Sally Balch Hurme gives viewers a practical, step-bystep foray into legal affairs. From property rights to wills and trusts to insurance and estate planning, there are eighteen eyeopening lectures. 540 min. (2020) How-To DVD 12768142 $77.99 3 Discs
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Your Public Persona Self-Presentation in Everyday Life 360 min. (2020) Educational
Taking Control of Your Personal Data
DVD 13723090 $58.99 2 Discs
360 min. (2020) How-To DVD 12904469 $45.99 SALE $36.99 2 Discs
Law School for Everyone Contracts
360 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12671820 $51.99 2 Discs
Introduction to C++
Programming Concepts and Applications
720 min. (2019) Educational DVD 12591747 $90.99 4 Discs
How to Program
Computer Science Concepts and Python Exercises 720 min. (2016) Educational DVD 12591430 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
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Religion
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Introduction to the Qur’an
Understanding the New Testament
720 min. (2019) History DVD 12674003 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
360 min. (2019) History DVD 12674002 $51.99 2 Discs
Thinking About Religion and Violence
720 min. (2018) Documentary DVD 12591352 $71.99 4 Discs
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Understanding the Old Testament
Biblical Hebrew
720 min. (2019) History DVD 12674004 $90.99 SALE $72.99 4 Discs
Learning a Sacred Language
1080 min. (2018) Educational DVD 12591345 $129.99 6 Discs
The Pagan World Ancient
Religions before Christianity
720 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 13305013 $90.99 4 Discs
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Real Zen for Real Life The view of an academic scholar, and the spiritual experience of a practitioner and teacher of Zen. Professor Bret W. Davis reflects the push and pull between Eastern and Western traditions. 720 min. (2020) History DVD 13897584 $103.99
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