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National Geographic Masters of Photography
Taught By Multiple ProfessorsSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95National Geographic Masters of Photography goes inside the creative process of the industry’s most sought-after photographers as they reveal their working methods. By observing photographers who have mastered the trade, gain rich insights into how to approach your own images, boost your confidence as you work, and improve your photographs by learning skills that are rarely shared or taught in an ordinary classroom. -
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How to Draw
David BrodySave up to $330.00 Starting at $69.95 $429.95 $69.95–$429.95Experience the joy of drawing—an art anyone can learn—in this brilliantly designed course by a celebrated artist and teacher, and learn to draw your own landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more. These 36 in-depth lessons help you build a complete set of drawing skills in a step-by-step, detailed manner, developing your ability to draw what you see from observation and invent whole worlds from your... -
Fundamentals of Photography
Joel SartoreStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Taking great photographs requires you to "see" as a professional photographer does; to train your eyes using the same fundamental techniques and principles the experts use to create unforgettable images from the grandest (and simplest) of subjects. With Fundamentals of Photography, you'll learn everything you need to know about the art and craft of great photography straight from a professional photographer with... -
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Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong
David-Dorian RossSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95Science shows that tai chi and qigong are good medicine and good exercise. Discover the secrets of health and serenity with these 24 in-depth lessons from a renowned tai chi champion and instructor. -
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Learning Spanish: How to Understand and Speak a New Language
Bill WordenSave up to $330.00 Starting at $69.95 $429.95 $69.95–$429.95Experience the fun, intellectual challenge, and practical benefits of learning Spanish, one of the world’s most useful and beautiful languages. In this brilliantly designed course, you’ll get “under the hood” of the language, using an approach your teacher has refined for over 20 years to empower adult learners. Even if you think you lack aptitude for languages, these lectures will have you conversing in... -
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Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos
Colin McAllisterSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95The guitar is one of the most accessible, versatile, and easy to learn instruments you can play. Get lessons and tips from expert, such as how a simple group of four guitar chords enables you to play hundreds of songs. Even if you already play the guitar, this course will broaden your knowledge by applying music theory, history, and expanding your repertoire of songs and styles. -
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain
Jason M. SatterfieldSave up to $269.95 Starting at $20.00 $299.95 $20.00–$299.95Everyone has something about their life that they would like to improve. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a scientific, logical approach that investigates well-tested, practical techniques to assess your situation and select appropriate tools for change. Become aware of your daily thoughts, manage moods, and modify undesirable behaviors. Take steps toward gradual, lasting, goal-oriented change. -
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How to Play Piano
Pamela D. PikeSave up to $330.00 Starting at $69.95 $429.95 $69.95–$429.95In 36 accessible lessons, How to Play Piano gives you the building blocks you need to go from an interested novice to expressive and talented player. Blending music theory and history with hands-on examples and step-by-step instruction, Professor Pamela Pike guides you through the basic foundations and advanced techniques of piano playing—and shows you how to practice between lessons to make the most of your study. -
The Aging Brain
Thad A. PolkStarting at $149.95 Starting at $149.95 $229.95 $149.95–$229.95Delve into the latest neuroscientific research with 12 fascinating lectures that give you a deep understanding of what happens to the brain over time. Cutting-edge science comes to life as you go down to the cellular level of the brain to discover why certain brain functions decline—and which functions stay stable or even improve—and learn what you can do to prolong your health and keep your mind sharp. -
Secrets of Mental Math
Arthur T. BenjaminStarting at $149.95 Starting at $149.95 $229.95 $149.95–$229.95Improve and expand your math potential—whether you're a corporate executive or a high-school student—in the company of Professor Arthur T. Benjamin, one of the most entertaining members of The Great Courses faculty. The Secrets of Mental Math, his exciting 12-lecture course, guides you through all the essential skills, tips, and tricks for enhancing your ability to solve a range of mathematical problems... -
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How to Paint
Ricky AllmanSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95How to Paint immerses you in the painting process from start to finish, with step-by-step demonstrations in every lesson. Professor Allman’s years of experience as an artist and teacher enable him to provide the perfect introduction to an immense artistic tradition, infusing each session with passion and humor, so even the most technical and traditional methods become fun and approachable under his guidance. -
Everyday Urban Sketching
Taught By Multiple ProfessorsStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Dive into urban sketching with four experienced artists as they show you how to capture the people, the places, and the movement of the city. -
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Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures
Ann WilliamsSave up to $45.00 Starting at $334.95 $429.95 $334.95–$429.95In Learning French: A Rendezvous with French-Speaking Cultures, you will gain a practical, in-depth introduction to a beautiful language. In these 30 step-by-step lectures, Professor Ann Williams has crafted an effective and engaging course that gives you the core building blocks while also giving you crucial insight into the relationship between language and culture—perfect for anyone serious about learning... -
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The Guide to Essential Italy
Kenneth R. BartlettSave up to $330.00 Starting at $69.95 $429.95 $69.95–$429.95Italy is the quintessential location for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. In collaboration with the Smithsonian, we bring you the exceptional gems and daily life of Italy’s past and present in a visually stunning tour. Explore Rome, Florence, and Venice—and take side trips to Pompeii, Perugia, and more. Visit important monuments, witness artistic masterpieces, and immerse yourself in Italian... -
Building a Better Vocabulary
Kevin FlaniganStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95For anyone who has ever grasped for the perfect word, this course provides a research-based and enjoyable method for improving your vocabulary. Your professor understands the cognitive science behind language acquisition and is able to present each new word in a way that makes it immediately memorable. But more importantly, he teaches you these tips and strategies so you can apply them whenever you learn a new word. -
Sewing 101: Skills, Fabrics, and Techniques
Taught By Multiple ProfessorsStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Unleash your creativity with the help of two highly skilled sewing instructors that take you from novice to advanced projects over the course of 40 lessons. With Sewing 101: Skills, Fabrics, and Techniques, you can gain the skills necessary to feel confident sewing any pattern—or creating your own. -
Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation
Mark W. MuesseStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Learn how to better live in harmony with the realities of the world and to feel more deeply connected to the whole of life with Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation. In these 24 lectures, award-winning Professor Mark W. Muesse gives you a clear and usable understanding of the essence of meditation and how to practice it. You'll learn the principles and techniques of sitting meditation; the related... -
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Do-It-Yourself Engineering
Stephen ResslerSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95Taught by Professor Stephen Ressler of West Point, this course conducts you through 17 thrilling engineering projects that you can build at home—from a suspension bridge across a small stream to a low-altitude sounding rocket. Dr. Ressler walks you through the entire process, from design to build to test, showing you how to think like an engineer in approaching any problem. -
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The World's Greatest Geological Wonders: 36 Spectacular Sites
Michael E. WysessionSave up to $330.00 Starting at $69.95 $429.95 $69.95–$429.95Geological wonders are like great works of art. They are impressive, beautiful, mysterious, and surprising. Whether you are planning your next vacation or exploring the world from home, you owe it to your planet to know the places that make it exceptional throughout the solar system. The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders: 36 Spectacular Sites is your gateway to an unrivaled adventure. In 36 lavishly... -
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The Science of Mindfulness: A Research-Based Path to Well-Being
Ronald D. SiegelSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95In this astonishing look at the wide-scale adoption of mindfulness techniques into mainstream psychology and healthcare, study the brain science underlying these traditional wisdom practices and experience their extraordinary effects in your own life.
