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Kool & the Gang Parliament (Musical group) Pincock, Stephen. Reiman, Tonya. Von BondiesSummary: A torrent of e-mails, faxes, memos, reports, contracts, and newsletters threatens to drown the typical new hire in a sea of paper and text. With simple methods for tackling an immense volume of content, this program helps students manage workplace reading tasks quickly and efficiently without overlooking important information. Featured tips show viewers how to stay focused, prioritize reading...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: A shared heritage, a spiritual belief system, a set of rules for living-these are all aspects of Judaism, but the order in which they are emphasized varies greatly within the faith. This program features opinions from four articulate and sometimes controversial adherents to the Jewish religion who share their views on differences and similarities within Judaism. Highlighting the impact of the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Does giving a typical business presentation put a person in mortal danger? Of course not, but statistics suggest that many people dread public speaking more than they fear death. This program shows students ways to overcome that kind of paralysis and transform it into positive energy. These include thorough preparation (from learning the wants and needs of the audience to scoping out the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: It is not a religion in itself-rather, Hinduism is more of a family of faiths that focus on God in different ways. Nevertheless, the majority of Hindu traditions share the same colorful festivals, reverence for sacred animals, and scriptural use of Sanskrit. This program sifts through perspectives from four practitioners of the Hindu faith who discuss both unified and divergent ways in which...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Highlighting the idea that a major part of good communication is good listening, this program enables students to improve their listening skills and absorb valuable information. The video identifies the best methods for giving coworkers the attention they deserve and provides eight simple tips that viewers can use to sharpen concentration. These include learning to focus, taking proper notes,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: It is a philosophy that seeks to replace religion with rites of passage based on compassion and rationality. Despite its overarching goals, Humanism divides into several groups-from hedonism to secularism. This program delineates viewpoints from five articulate humanist proponents who, through thoughtful explanations, evoke the multifaceted landscape of Humanist thought. Participants include...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Beliefs spelled out in the Apostle's Creed link Christians around the world-but in practice, the faith has fractured. This program presents views from five insightful and widely differing believers who reveal their thoughts on conflict and harmony within Christianity. The participants are Terry Waite, author, humanitarian, and former hostage in Beirut; Ann Widdecombe, conservative British...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Buddhism holds that life and the physical world are illusions, transcended by emptying the mind and simplifying one's life. In reality, Buddhism is complicated-no unified teaching exists. This program presents ways of articulating Buddhist thought from six straightforward and insightful practitioners who explain parallels and distinctions between Buddhist traditions. Commentators include Geshe...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: The Five Pillars of Islam-belief in one God, praying five times a day, fasting, giving to charity, and going on pilgrimage-guide all Muslims. But cultural and political influences have shaped the observance of the faith in various ways from country to country. This program explores the beliefs of four Islamic leaders and scholars who communicate penetrating insights and observations on the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Drawing on ancient spirituality, most pagans sum up their chosen form of worship within a modern "green" context. Some follow druidry, others wicca, while a third brand promotes the shamanism of hunter-gatherer cultures. This program sheds light on various examples of pagan devotion put forward by four observers of ancient religious rites and customs. Through straightforward explanations and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Students who've had a hard time with term papers and essay questions may be shocked to learn how much their postgraduation world revolves around writing. This program shows how effective written communication is possible for anyone, even those who struggle to complete a simple fax or e-mail. Methods for improvement include gauging the needs of the reader, keeping prose short and simple,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In general, prospects can be divided into groups known as Amiables, Expressives, Analytics, and Drivers-and knowing the differences between them can make or break a budding business relationship. This program narrated by Bob Kimball-author of the American Marketing Association's popular AMA Handbook for Successful Selling and professor of marketing at the University of West Florida-stresses the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Launch of Telstar Communication satellite
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1962
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Summary: Written language is arguably humankind's most important invention. This delightfully accessible documentary uses maps, tables, artifacts, and copious examples to trace the progression of communication through its six stages: gestures, picture writing, pictograms, ideograms, phonograms, and acrophonic characters. Through detailed narration, the program explores topics such as the function of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Reiman, Tonya.
Summary: Yes--a small word, but the key to opening doors both professional and personal. A "yes" can get you the job, the promotion, or the second date. But getting a "yes" can be tricky. Tonya Reiman explains how communication works--what the words you speak actually say about you, and how the perfect pitch can help you achieve your goals, convince your boss or client you should get the account, give a...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Hudson Street Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.6 REISummary: Artist Kate Hartman creates wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, both with ourselves and with the world around us. In this quirky and thought-provoking TEDTtalk, Hartman demonstrates the "Talk to Yourself Hat," the "Ear Bender," the "Gut Listener," and other devices that increase self-awareness and mediate social exchange. Hartman also makes devices that allow for interface...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Von Bondies
Contents: Lack of communication -- It came from Japan -- Shallow grave -- Going down -- Cass & Henry -- Nite train -- No sugar mama -- Cryin' -- In the act -- Please please man -- Sound of terror.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Sympathy for the Record Industry 2001
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK VonSummary: Plants are humanity's oldest medicines. Yet, in our modern world, many of these natural remedies have been replaced with mass-marketed, chemically-engineered, man-made drugs that come with many serious side effects. Recently, however, science has been rediscovering the numerous powerful benefits found in natural aromatic plants, especially in the volatile oils--or essential oils--contained in...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Contents: Funky stuff (3:06) -- Who's gonna take the weight, pts. 1 & 2 (6:22) -- Rhyme tyme people (3:19) -- Hollywood swinging (4:37) -- Love the life you live, pts. 1 & 2 (5:40) -- Give it up (3:38) -- Chocolate buttermilk (2:14) -- Jungle boogie (3:04) -- Let the music take your mind : extended version (4:20) -- Open sesame, pt. 2 (4:26) -- Kool it (here comes the fuzz) (2:47) -- Summer madness :...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Mercury 1993
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES KOOSummary: "From the geometric patterns of Islamic art and design to the swirling floral motifs of Celtic art, Designa brings together six elegant and insightful short volumes from the Wooden Books series on art and design including Islamic Design, Celtic Pattern, Curves, The Golden Section, Symmetry, and Perspective. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Misc MartineauPincock, Stephen.
Summary: A four-thousand-year history of cryptography ranges from the time of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs to the present, explaining encryption's development and evolution, looking at famous codes, and offering clues for code-breaking.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Elwin Street 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 652.809 PINParliament (Musical group)
Contents: Aqua boogie (Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) (9:22) -- Flash light (10:42) -- Agony of defeet (9:05) -- Ridin' high / (Parlet) (9:41) -- Oh I (7:11) -- Up for the down stroke (5:39) -- Testify (4:03) -- Black hole (theme) ; Big Bang Theory (11:46).
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Casablanca 1999
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES PARSummary: In today's world, "communications" and "the arts" mean more than just the things you'd find on a newsstand or in a museum. This program introduces viewers to three Digital Age communications professionals-a video editor, a desktop publisher, and an audio technician-and a trio of somewhat unconventional artists: an animator, a photographer, and a fashion designer. Correlates to all applicable...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program guides viewers through an E.A.S.Y. communication process. Students learn constructive communications by identifying the Effect they hope to achieve; understanding the knowledge and attitude of their Audience; explaining the Subject with specific and organized information; and seeing the positive effects of knowing and understanding Yourself.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008