Kanopy (Firm)
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Pim Fortuyn was a political outsider and reformist poised to be the next Prime Minister of Holland when on May 6, 2002 he was gunned down in the street after leaving a live radio interview. Only three months earlier this wealthy businessman was considered an outsider, but he had soared in the polls and was now tipped to be the next Prime Minister of Holland. The country, in a state of shock, elects Fortuyn's party in the election with around one-third...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Mindfulness practice brings focus to the critical link between speech and behavior. Consider the ways in which both inner experience and outward action are influenced by our use of language. Reflecting on four Buddhist principles of skillful communication, explore mindful attention to speaking and the use of language in genuinely beneficial ways.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Shifting Years discusses how multiple generations working together should be leveraged as a source of great potential - instead of a cause for tension. By finding a common ground, respecting differences, and letting go of assumptions, great things can happen! Hosted by Seeing Red Cars author, Laura Goodrich, Shifting Years aims to generate discussions and open-mindedness between all age groups. This program reminds us that it's how we choose to work...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a middle school science course, this series explores Micro-organisms and helps instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning. The videos in the series include: The Cell, Cell Processes,...
66) The cost of oil
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The pressure to drill for oil in the Arctic has intensified with the increasing prices of crude oil. But the potential for lower oil prices is at what cost? In this feature-length documentary the Alaskan Inupiat show how oil drilling in their nearby seas will forever alter their subsistence-living lifestyle and multiply the struggles of preserving their rich cultural history. Members of the oil industry and expert scientists also highlight the predicted...
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
De Leon lays out the framework and theory underlying a therapeutic community, including the TC approach to substance abuse treatment and recovery. He explains that the TC is different from other treatment models in that it views substance abuse as a disorder of the whole person, and aims to treat that whole person, not just the drug addiction. Thus, TCs create social living situations where all aspects of a person's personality is displayed in work,...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Continue your study of some of history's most enigmatic characters with a look at Julius Caesar, whose infamous murder on the Ides of March ranks as one of the most consequential assassinations. Professor Garland introduces you to Caesar's character before walking you through the conspiracy of that fateful day.
Series
Accounting and finance clips volume 3
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
v. 1. What are budgets? How do they work? In Blakeway Ltd budgeting is vital to their manufacturing plans - but budgets depend on sales forecasts which are notoriously unreliable. Variance analysis is used to track the difference between estimates and reality. Budgets can be used to make staff more accountable and set priorities - but sometimes managers use up current budgets simply for fear of losing their money next year! --v. 2. A manager uses...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Explore the nature of chemical solutions, which can be liquid, solid, or gaseous, and are ubiquitous in daily life. Examples include dental fillings, air, blood, and soft drinks. Study the components of a solution-the solvent and solute-and the principles of what dissolves what.
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
It is said that entrepreneurs are ordinary people who achieve extraordinary things. How do entrepreneurs succeed in following their dreams, while making them profitable? Discover the struggles and successes of four different business owners in Entrepreneurship: Be Your Own Boss. Featuring interviews of a baker, videographer, children's clothing designer, and president of a charitable running event company, the entrepreneurs share their experiences...
72) Writing Well
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Whatever kind of learning style students have, all it takes to strengthen and improve their writing is following a series of guidelines and techniques. They'll discover the secrets to choosing powerful words, building effective paragraphs, organizing entire essays, spending the right amount of time drafting and editing their work, and more.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Caroline Leaf's animated work springs from her expert storytelling and pioneering animation techniques. One significant contribution to filmmaking is her technique of manipulating sand on a light-box, which she began as a student at Harvard. She later worked as an animator and director at the National Film Board of Canada. Her film The Street garnered an Academy Award nomination in 1976. On this episode, she screens the remarkable The Owl Who Married...
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. This episode examines the ways in which Brian Blanchflower (visual artist), John Kinsella (poet), Annie Stainer (movement artist), Joan Campbell (ceramic artist), Judith Watson (visual artist) and Peter Cowan (novelist), explore and respond to their environments in their creative work. Produced by George Karpathakis.
75) Buying Sex
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Examines the debate over pending reforms to Canadian prostitution laws, which are being challenged by both pro- and anti-prostitution forces. Also looks at the legal status of prostitutes in other parts of the world.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Alexander the Great's conquests of the Near East introduced Greek culture to the Holy Land. Professor Magness uses archaeological findings: including the personal belongings of murdered Samaritans and the remains of towers at an ancient fortification: to illustrate the profound influences of Alexander and his successors.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In his comedic plays, Shakespeare drew on the classical Roman model of comedy. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, see how he expands the form, using the archetypal plot devices of "blocked love," its resolution at either the altar or the grave, and the escape from urban life to the magical world of the forest.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Keep yourself safe in the kitchen! Learn the difference between safe and dangerous safety practices in the kitchen as "DO Stevie" and "DON'T Stevie" prepare food simultaneously. An engaging split screen format allows viewers to study right and wrong methods. Includes demonstration of apple crisp, spaghetti with meatballs and a dinner salad. Grade 6 - Adult CC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a middle school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore key concepts of Physical science and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning....
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