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2) Skeleton
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Takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering--see the skeleton as never before.
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Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences.
8) Babies
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Follows four babies from different parts of the globe as they navigate their first year of life. Features Ponijao from Namibia, Bayarjargal from Mongolia, Hattie who lives in San Francisco, and Mari from Tokyo.
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"Gain extra practice with derivatives in Calculus 1. Learning how to take derivatives comprises half of a Calculus 1 course. There are only a few rules to understand, but it takes practice to get comfortable with how to apply the rules of differentiation. Get that extra practice today and ace your exams."-- Container.
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This audio-only course combines science, inspirational stories, and research-based practices to help you build your capacity for generosity, empathy, kindness, and compassion.
Why is compassion so powerful? Like many forms of spirituality and meditation, compassion practice has been shown by research to enhance your health, psychological well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose. In The Science of Compassion: Getting Started, health psychologist...
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Learn how to draw from life-in an urban setting. Will Kemp shows how to draw buildings, street scenes, cafés, and people, as well as the bustling movement of cities and towns.
You don't need to drive out to the country to draw from life. From an artistic point of view, urban settings have just as much appeal. This Foundations of Drawing course shows how observing everyday life can give you an eye-opening appreciation for cities and towns and their...
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Learn the basics of how to achieve financial independence and retire early, from Grant Sabatier, founder of MillennialMoney.com and author of Financial Freedom.
Wish you had the money to quit your job and retire sooner to focus on what you really love doing? It's not as unrealistic as you think. In this audio course, learn some of the fundamental rules for making the money you need more quickly to live the life you want. Find out the financials of...
20) Trashed
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Looks at the risks to the food chain and environment through pollution of our air, land, and sea by waste.