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Nutrition Made Clear
Roberta H. AndingStarting at $349.95 Starting at $349.95 $429.95 $349.95–$429.95Replace nutritional misconceptions with hard science you can understand in Nutrition Made Clear. In 36 in-depth lectures taught by dietitian and Professor Roberta H. Anding, explore the fundamentals of good nutrition and learn how to practically apply them to your unique lifestyle. Designed to appeal to anyone at any age, this course is an invaluable source of medically backed, statistically proven information about... -
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Medieval World
Dorsey ArmstrongSave up to $360.00 Starting at $49.95 $429.95 $49.95–$429.95What was it like to live during the Middle Ages? Find out with The Medieval World, which offers you a different perspective on this period: one that entrenches you in the experiences of everyday men and women. Medievalist and Professor Dorsey Armstrong draws on history, literature, the arts, technology, science, and more for this 36-lecture tour that will expand your understanding of both the Middle Ages and... -
Black Holes Explained
Alex FilippenkoStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $229.95 $229.95–$229.95Nearly everyone has heard of black holes, but few people outside of complex scientific fields understand their true nature and their implications for our universe. Black Holes Explained finally makes this awe-inspiring cosmological subject graspable—in just 12 lavishly illustrated lectures. You'll discover the secrets of photon spheres, event horizons, Einstein rings, and other concepts involved in the study... -
The Catholic Church: A History
William R. CookStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $429.95 $229.95–$429.95Explore the vast and fascinating history of one of the most influential institutions in the world with The Catholic Church: A History. In 36 informative and engaging lectures, follow the development of this powerful religious force throughout the centuries and witness its ability to move armies, inspire saints, and shape the lives and spirits of its more than 1 billion members. With noted historian and Professor... -
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String Quartets of Beethoven
Robert GreenbergSave up to $369.95 Starting at $40.00 $429.95 $40.00–$429.95In The String Quartets of Beethoven, award-winning composer and celebrated Great Courses Professor Robert Greenberg guides you through the power and beauty of the maestro's 16 quartets for two violins, viola, and cello. This captivating new course is a rare opportunity for you to grasp the musical riches and spiritual greatness of the quartets in a clear and accessible way. In twenty-four 45-minute lectures,... -
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Earth at the Crossroads: Understanding the Ecology of a Changing Planet
Eric G. StraussSave up to $375.00 Starting at $39.95 $429.95 $39.95–$429.95Explore the rich interconnections that make up the great and fascinating web of life on our amazing planet with Earth at the Crossroads: Understanding the Ecology of a Changing Planet. In these compelling 36 lectures, Professor Eric G. Strauss introduces you to the study of ecology and the remarkable forces that shape and affect the world's habitats. As you delve into the biosphere's intricate network of... -
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Philosophy, Religion, and the Meaning of Life
Francis J. AmbrosioSave up to $369.95 Starting at $40.00 $429.95 $40.00–$429.95What is the meaning of life? Philosophy, Religion, and the Meaning of Life charts how this provocative question has been pursued through the ages by both religion and the Western philosophical tradition. Award-winning Professor Francis J. Ambrosio delivers a clear and usable framework for understanding the history of the human path to meaning. His main approach to this engaging topic is through a focus on two... -
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Rise and Fall of the British Empire
Patrick N. AllittSave up to $345.00 Starting at $54.95 $429.95 $54.95–$429.95Explore the extensive and robust history of the largest empire in the world with The Rise and Fall of the British Empire. Award-winning Professor Patrick N. Allitt of Emory University leads you through four centuries of British power, innovation, influence, and ultimately, diminishment—four profound centuries that literally remade the world and bequeathed the complex global legacy that continues to shape your... -
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Discrete Mathematics
Arthur T. BenjaminSave up to $250.00 Starting at $34.95 $299.95 $34.95–$299.95Discrete mathematics achieves fascinating results using relatively simple means, such as counting. Explore this modern mathematical realm in Discrete Mathematics, 24 mind-expanding lectures delivered by popular Teaching Company Professor Arthur T. Benjamin. Covering combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory, this intriguing course is an ideal point of entry for you to start thinking more mathematically. While... -
Exploring the Roots of Religion
John R. HaleStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $429.95 $229.95–$429.95Experience the thrill of discovery and learn the sacred secrets behind Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, the Acropolis, and other mysterious ancient locales. In the 36 riveting lectures of Exploring the Roots of Religion, practicing archaeologist and award-winning Professor John R. Hale shows you how sacred buildings, complexes, tomb structures, artwork, and more have provided us with unparalleled knowledge about early... -
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War and World History
Jonathan P. RothSave up to $539.95 Starting at $40.00 $599.95 $40.00–$599.95Take a highly provocative look at history with War and World History. In these 48 intriguing lectures, celebrated military historian and Professor Jonathan P. Roth offers you fresh insights into human society through a penetrating look at the effects of war. Far from a traditional approach to military events, this panoramic course is the story of the intimate interconnections of war with human cultures and societies... -
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Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Frank CardullaSave up to $345.00 Starting at $54.95 $429.95 $54.95–$429.95Discover why success in chemistry depends only on a genuine understanding of the field's concepts and ideas. Chemistry, 2nd Edition provides a foundation for future success by giving students a deep and thorough grasp of the fundamental problem-solving skills needed to study chemistry. Veteran science teacher and Professor Frank Cardulla's 36 carefully designed lectures are valuable tools for struggling students,... -
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Science of Self
Lee M. SilverSave up to $239.95 Starting at $60.00 $299.95 $60.00–$299.95Some of humanity's most profound secrets are now being revealed thanks to genomics: the study of the information contained in our chromosomes. Investigate how this field, coupled with the fascinating tools of biotechnology, has addressed age-old mysteries about ourselves with The Science of Self. In 24 thought-provoking lectures designed for nonscientists, Princeton University biologist and Professor Lee M. Silver... -
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Art of Reading
Timothy SpurginSave up to $250.00 Starting at $24.95 $299.95 $24.95–$299.95Learn how to make your future reading experiences more enriching and enjoyable with these 24 insightful lectures. Designed to maximize your effectiveness as an artful reader, The Art of Reading brings together concepts, tools, and techniques rarely found together in a single package. Teaching with an engaging and conversational style, award-winning Professor Timothy Spurgin shows you how to approach even the most... -
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Mathematics, Philosophy, and the "Real World"
Judith V. GrabinerSave up to $360.00 Starting at $49.95 $429.95 $49.95–$429.95Throughout history, mathematics has consistently helped determine the course of Western philosophical thought. Views about human nature, religion, truth, space, time, and more have been shaped by the ideas and practices of this vital scientific field. Award-winning Professor Judith V. Grabiner shows you how mathematics has shaped human thought in profound and exciting ways with Mathematics, Philosophy, and the "Real... -
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Ancient Empires before Alexander
Robert L. Dise Jr.Save up to $369.95 Starting at $40.00 $429.95 $40.00–$429.95Ancient Empires before Alexander is your opportunity to finally complete your knowledge of the ancient world with a comprehensive look at history's first empires: Akkad, Assyria, Babylon, Hatti, Carthage, and more. Professor Robert L. Dise Jr. examines these fascinating kingdoms as they endure the struggles, successes, and failures of establishing an empire. In 36 fascinating lectures, follow these thrilling realms... -
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Understanding Complexity
Scott E. PageSave up to $169.95 Starting at $40.00 $229.95 $40.00–$229.95Discover and grasp the fundamentals and applications of the amazing field of complexity science with Understanding Complexity. Professor Scott E. Page—one of the field's most highly regarded teachers and researchers—shows you how complexity science helps us understand the nature and behavior of financial markets, corporations, native cultures, governments, and other systems that play important roles in... -
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Physics of History
David J. HelfandSave up to $239.95 Starting at $60.00 $299.95 $60.00–$299.95With recent developments in technology, scientists can now use physics to explore intimate details about history, from the rise and fall of preliterate societies to the origins of the solar system. The Physics of History, taught by award-winning Professor David J. Helfand of Columbia University, gives you the background you need to understand how scientists know what they do about the past. These 24 richly... -
The Conservative Tradition
Patrick N. AllittStarting at $229.95 Starting at $229.95 $429.95 $229.95–$429.95Discover just how pivotal a role Conservatism has played in defining our political tradition and shaping the modern West with The Conservative Tradition. Award-winning Professor Patrick N. Allitt guides you on a detailed exploration of Conservatism's lineage, principles, key figures, and impact on history. No matter where you place yourself on the ideological spectrum, these 36 lectures will undoubtedly cause you to... -
Museum Masterpieces: The National Gallery, London
Catherine B. ScallenStarting at $249.95 Starting at $249.95 $299.95 $249.95–$299.95Of all the world's great art museums, the National Gallery, London, is the only place where you can truly grasp the breathtaking scope of European painting from the late medieval period through the 19th century. Take a virtual tour of this world-class collection in Museum Masterpieces: The National Gallery, London. In 24 fascinating lectures, noted art scholar Professor Catherine B. Scallen provides a memorable...
