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Great Courses volume 9
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English
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Logic is intellectual self-defense against such assaults on reason and also a method of quality control for checking the validity of your own views. But beyond these very practical benefits, informal logic—the kind we apply in daily life—is the gateway to an elegant and fascinating branch of philosophy known as formal logic, which is philosophy’s equivalent to calculus. Formal logic is a breathtakingly versatile tool. Much like a Swiss army...
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
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English
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Welcome to cooking class! Learn through this video program how to make delicious and attractive sushi. A private teacher will show, step by step, how to prepare Maki Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, and other original Sushi favorites to enlighten any dinner. It's fast and easy, so let's cook!
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2 videodiscs (360 min. each) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (v, 54 pages ; 22 cm).
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English
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A series of 12 lectures designed to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the Middle Ages, looking at central themes in medieval culture, art, religion, literature, and history.
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6 videodiscs (approximately 18 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 205 pages ; 19 cm).
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English
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Presents lectures (each 30 minutes in length) by John McWhorter, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, based on his courses in Linguistics.
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1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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The Greeks used deductive reasoning to develop an elaborate mathematical system that we still use today. See how Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Thales, and Euclid contributed profoundly to mathematics as we know it today.
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1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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In Native cultures, warriors developed skills necessary to be an asset to their tribe. Today, the warrior spirit means using our creator-given talent and ability to be an asset to the "tribe" we serve. That tribe may be family, community, coworkers, or friends. Discovering Your Warrior Spirit with D.J. Vanas provides a clear and compelling guide to creating a more rewarding and satisfying life, leading viewers to recognize and use their assets, leverage...
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Tells the story of one of the art world's most colorful characters. A true maverick and a highly controversial figure in his day, Edouard Manet became a father figure to the Impressionist movement because of his stand against the restrictions and conventions of the French salon.
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1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Profoundly influenced by the Renaissance painters, Hilaire Degas pioneered precision of line and the use of the human form in space within the Impressionist school. A Paris-born pupil of Ingres, Degas produced such masterpieces as Rehearsal of the Ballet and The Cotton Exchange. This unique study of his life and times includes delightful new footage of the Royal Ballet, Birmingham, England.
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3 videodiscs (222 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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"From the Spanish conquistadors of the 16th century to the English colonists of the 18th, the settling of America often came at the cost of Native American blood. But the 350-year conflict between European settlers and Indian natives reached its apex with the territorial expansions of the 19th century, when the notion of Manifest Destiny justified a series of battles and massacres that virtually wiped out the indigenous population. This five-part...
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1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Mount Rainier and it's neighboring sister, Mount St. Helens are two of North America's most photographed & explosive volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, extending from Southwestern Canada to Northern California. One is an eruption in waiting, while the other is known as the most active volcano in the contiguous United States.
15) Pond & river
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1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of freshwater ponds. Travel upstream to find civilization's source - then down again to see the key to our very survival.
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4 videodiscs (720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (iv, 183 pages ; 19 cm).
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English
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Ready to exercise those brain cells? Professor Arthur T. Benjamin is renowned for his feats of mental calculation performed before audiences at schools, theaters, museums, conferences, and in this series, he shows that there are simple tricks that allow anyone to look like a math magician. Throughout these lectures, he shows how everything in mathematics is connected--how the beautiful and often imposing edifice that has given us algebra, geometry,...
17) Wine: the basics
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Don't know enough about wine? Would you like to know more? This entertaining and informative DVD makes learning about wine easy and fun. Covers tasting, purchasing, and pairing wine with food.
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1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Contains money-saving and innovative tips for growing healthier plants and tackling many common garden problems. Bonus feature Plot-2-pot: Learn to grow edible crops regardless of the size of your plot and cook up something wonderful in your pot.
20) The way
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1 videodisc (80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Singer/songwriter/ TV host/ author Kathie Lee Gifford created The Way, an epic film/ DVD/ audio collection that brings to life classic Biblical themes and legendary characters. The audio soundtrack features Gifford with guest vocalists Nicole C. Mullen, Danny Gokey, Larry Gatlin, Jimmie Allen, Bebe Winans, Kathy Troccoli, Katie Ohh and Louis York, all accompanied by 65 members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. These four oratorios take listeners...
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