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The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know
John E. FinnStarting at $179.95 Starting at $179.95 $179.95 $179.95–$179.95A mere 45 words, the First Amendment to the Constitution stands as a pillar of our democracy and has had an incalculable influence on the development of human freedom in the United States and the Western world. By defining the relationship between the people and the state and placing checks on governmental power to silence its populace, its protections have important ramifications for every American. The First... -
Masters of War: History's Greatest Strategic Thinkers
Andrew R. WilsonStarting at $199.95 Starting at $199.95 $299.95 $199.95–$299.95Military strategy matters. Civilizations with the greatest strategists-often coupled with the greatest resources-have had a powerful edge over competing civilizations. From Napoleon's revolutionary campaigns to the way insurgency, terrorism, and nuclear weaponry have defined the nature of warfare in the 21st century, the results of military strategy have changed the course of history. Masters of War: History's... -
The Art of War
Andrew R. WilsonStarting at $69.95 Starting at $69.95 $69.95 $69.95–$69.95As a landmark achievement in the evolution of strategic thought, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has had a powerful and lasting influence on military strategy around the globe. So universal and timeless are its tactics for pursuing a competitive advantage that some of the most notable people in government, sports, and the entertainment world have all quoted from its nearly 2500-year-old pages. Through a precise,... -
The Science of Natural Healing
Mimi GuarneriStarting at $199.95 Starting at $199.95 $299.95 $199.95–$299.95What is the most effective way to nurture your own optimal health? Are there sound alternatives to the drugs so common in our health-care system, which can carry unwanted consequences and side effects? In the 24 lectures of The Science of Natural Healing, board-certified cardiologist Dr. Mimi Guarneri, founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, leads you in a compelling and practical exploration... -
The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
Robert GarlandStarting at $435.95 Starting at $435.95 $599.95 $435.95–$599.95Take this chance to get beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts in The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World. In 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Robert Garland of Colgate University covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest... -
The Hidden Factor: Why Thinking Differently Is Your Greatest Asset
Scott E. PageStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95From technology to business, two (or more) heads often prove to be better than one-but only if those heads are cognitively diverse. Diverse perspectives are a powerful tool for maximizing productivity and enhancing collective performance. Now, in The Hidden Factor: Why Thinking Differently Is Your Greatest Asset, you can learn the strategies that make you a more diverse thinker and position you to break down... -
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Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics
James A. SellersSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95Whether you're a high-school student preparing for the challenges of higher math classes, an adult who needs a refresher in math to prepare for a new career, or someone who just wants to keep his or her mind active and sharp, there's no denying that a solid grasp of arithmetic and prealgebra is essential in today's world. In Professor James A. Sellers' engaging course, Mastering the Fundamentals of Mathematics, you... -
Introduction to Nanotechnology: The New Science of Small
Taught By Multiple ProfessorsStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Nanotechnology is today’s most powerful engine of innovation, turning cutting-edge research into applications at an astonishing rate. Now, in the 24 accessible and visually rich half-hour lectures of Introduction to Nanotechnology: The New Science of Small, get an in-depth explanation of this groundbreaking, interdisciplinary science that operates at the level of atoms and molecules. You’ll learn about... -
Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory
Peter M. VishtonStarting at $109.95 Starting at $109.95 $119.95 $109.95–$119.95Memory is, without a doubt, the most powerful (and practical) tool of everyday life. By linking both your past and your future, memory gives you the power to plan, to reason, to perceive, and to understand. Yet while all of us have an amazing capacity for memory, there are plenty of times when it seems to fail us. Why does this happen? And how can you fix it? In Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory, you'll... -
The Skeptic's Guide to American History
Mark A. StolerStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Sorting through misconceptions, myths, and half-truths about America’s past is a chance to revisit some of the country’s greatest episodes, figures, and themes from a fresh perspective and an opportunity to hone the way you think about and interpret the past, the present, and even the future. The Skeptic’s Guide to American History examines many commonly held myths and half-truths about American history and... -
Trails of Evidence: How Forensic Science Works
Elizabeth A. MurrayStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95The desire to identify lawbreakers and bring them to justice is so great that it has inspired countless stories, novels, plays, movies, and television series. But how accurate are the fictional portrayals of crime investigations? What happens behind the scenes when forensic scientists crack a case? Trails of Evidence: How Forensic Science Works takes you from the crime scene to the lab to the courtroom in 36... -
The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries
Neil deGrasse TysonStarting at $69.95 Starting at $69.95 $119.95 $69.95–$119.95What is our latest picture of some of the most inexplicable features of the universe? What still remains to be uncovered? What are some of the next avenues of exploration for today’s chemists, physicists, biologists, and astronomers? Professor Neil deGrasse Tyson’s course The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries is a marvelous journey to the frontiers of the known (and unknown) universe and introduces you... -
A Day's Read
Taught By Multiple ProfessorsStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $229.95 $229.95–$229.95"Great books" such as Don Quixote, War and Peace, and Bleak House constitute a grand reading list that many of us, with our busy lives, can't easily manage. But there's another strategy for reading the "great books" that is truly manageable; one that allows you to get all the power of brilliant authors in a single day. Join three literary scholars and award-winning professors as they introduce you to dozens of short... -
Strategic Thinking Skills
Stanley K. RidgleyStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Strategic thinking is a powerful and invaluable skill, one that leads to greater chances of success in whatever professional and personal projects you're involved in. It involves setting goals, developing long-range plans, anticipating the unexpected, analyzing your environment, and even cooperating with your competitors. With Strategic Thinking Skills, you'll get a simple and comprehensive guide to the skills,... -
Physiology and Fitness
Dean HodgkinStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Whether your goal is to live to be 100, run a marathon, reduce your waistline, or just get the most from daily life, functional fitness is the foundation for active and dynamic living and the best quality of life you can have. In Physiology and Fitness, international fitness expert Dean Hodgkin shows you a new, scientifically based way to reach your own optimum fitness and to keep it for life. This course presents a... -
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Tilar J. MazzeoStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95The 24 lectures of Writing Creative Nonfiction by award-winning writing instructor and Professor Tilar J. Mazzeo of Colby College, a New York Times best-selling author, are a chance for you to explore the entire process of writing creative nonfiction, from brainstorming for the perfect idea to getting your final product noticed by literary agents and publishers. Filled with helpful tips and techniques, memorable... -
Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know
Mark BerksonStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95When does the Jewish Sabbath begin? Who are Vishnu and Shiva? What are Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths? What are the Five Pillars of Islam? Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know is your chance to experience the breadth and depth of the world’s religions from all angles—historical, theological, and cultural. Over the course of 24 engaging lectures, award-winning Professor... -
Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior
Mark LearyStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Why do people behave the way they do? Understanding the Mysteries of Human Behavior, by psychologist and Professor Mark Leary, is your guide to the latest theories and research from psychology and other behavioral sciences on this age-old question. Understanding the answers will help you better know yourself and the people around you. With the powerful insights you'll find in these 24 intellectually scintillating... -
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Understanding Investments
Connel FullenkampSave up to $230.00 Starting at $49.95 $299.95 $49.95–$299.95Learn how to invest with skill and confidence to attain your financial goals with the 24 timely and informative lectures of Understanding Investments. Economist and Professor Connel Fullenkamp explains the fundamentals of investing to those new to the subject while broadening and deepening the knowledge of more experienced investors. He clearly explains the various kinds of financial markets, the different kinds of... -
Leonardo da Vinci and the Italian High Renaissance
George R. BentStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Explore the life and times of the man whose name is synonymous with inventiveness, curiosity, and creative genius. In Leonardo da Vinci and the Italian High Renaissance, taught by art historian and Professor George R. Bent, you’ll take a powerful and engrossing look at this grand master, the intriguing world he inhabited and shaped, and the legacies he left behind for us. These visually rich 36 lectures will give...
