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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In an era when attention spans are shrinking and collaborative reading and writing are becoming more common, it's important to consider the story or message you wish to share, rather than focusing on the container. Consider the many ways besides a book to write, publish, and share ideas in the digital age. Explore the plethora of options you have as a writer in modern times, and reflect on what the future may bring..
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (28 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Freedom of speech is an ideal that historians tell us has its roots in the early 5th century; the concept is generally credited to the ancient Greeks. The right to privacy is an equally coveted principle that has had an interesting history as well. In fact, Louis Brandeis, a prominent lawyer and justice of the US Supreme Court, published an article in the 1890 Harvard Law Review extolling the right to privacy.. Today, protecting freedom of speech...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
To help cope with the seemingly insatiable appetite for new mobile applications, as well as reduce development backlogs, enterprises are now looking toward a new process, Mobile First Application Design and Development. Mobile First offers a significant advantage over traditional application design processes.. The idea behind the process is simple; a developer's first priority is designing for the small mobile screen. Larger screen formats will need...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This course discusses the impact of emotional blind spots in technology projects.. The Cambridge Dictionary offers us two definitions of the word blind spot. The first being, "an area that you are not able to see, especially the part of a road you cannot see when you are driving, behind and slightly to one side of the car." The second definition of blind spot is, "a subject that you find very difficult to understand at all, sometimes because you are...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (18 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
A new law dubbed the, "Right to Disconnect Law," says that French employers must specify certain hours when workers will not have to respond to, or even check, their work email. The French government says the law will "ensure the respect of rest time and vacation, as well as personal and family life.". In this report, attorney and technologist, Peter Vogel, discusses this ground-breaking new law and its impact on workers and enterprises alike. We'll...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (27 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Over the past decade, we have witnessed a true paradigm shift in global computing. This technological revolution has been led by familiar players such as the Internet, wireless communication and Cloud Computing and is complimented by a host of clever devices that keep today's mobile workforce productive and on the move. However, with all the good news associated with these impressive technological achievements come some significant challenges, particularly...
11) Special forces
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
80 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Meet the best of the best, the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on earth, ready to take on missions in any climate, against any enemy, with no fear.
12) Uh oh! gotta go!
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Twenty-seven vignettes showing a variety of experiences of many different children during the toilet training process.
14) Dog training
Author
Publisher
Creative Pubg
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
Includes retrievers and pointing dogs.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Mr. Markusen reveals how baseball grew to become the national pastime it is today. You'll learn about the origins of both "fans" and "cranks"; the increased emphasis on baseball as a wholesome family experience; and the magic ability of souvenirs, keepsakes, and autographs to preserve the ballpark experience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (27 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Focus, speed, power: perhaps nothing demonstrates the tae kwon do way as vividly as gearing up and sparring with a partner. In this interactive lesson, Grandmaster Wheaton leads you through a number of kicking drills as well as an introduction to one-step sparring techniques. Bring a partner if you have one, who can also help if you want to break a board.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (34 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Open with five-time world champion Kathy Long in a brief warm-up demonstration, after which David-Dorian Ross leads your first lesson, with an overview of martial arts and some fundamental moves. Although there are many styles, martial arts all rely on our hands and feet as weapons. Explore a few basic techniques and stances broadly common to all forms.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (31 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Round out your practice of kung fu with an introduction to praying mantis, a complementary style of kung fu that emphasizes bigger moves over longer distances. Sifu Joshua Grant takes you through this exceptionally graceful way to combine a variety of skills, as you literally cover a lot of ground.
20) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America's Pastime: Episode 9,The Development of Baseball's Rules
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Here, Mr. Markusen helps you make sense of the litany of rule changes that took place in the 75 years between 1845 (when the Knickerbocker Club of New York City framed the first written rules) and 1920 (when it became customary to replace the baseball on a regular basis).