Summary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 709 WORCall number: DVD 709 WOR
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Noble, Thomas F. X.
Summary: Explores the five momentous centuries that link the Classical and Modern worlds and shows how the fall of the Roman Empire gave rise to three great civilizations: Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic Caliphate. Examines many features of the period between A.D. 253 and A.D. 750, including the development of these unique civilizations, their memorable political and religious...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.1 LATSummary: This course introduces the student to the history of the English language, from its origins as a dialect of the Germanic-speaking peoples, through the literary and cultural documents of its 1500 year span, to the state of American speech of the present day.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2008
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 420.9 HISCall number: DVD 420.9 HIS
Summary: "Classical Stretch offers safe and gentle workouts that unlock tight muscles, liberate joints and ensure long-term body health. Each 23-minute episode offers you a full body flexibility, strength and mobility workout aimed at rebalancing every muscle in your body. Season 11 of Classical Stretch focuses on achieving full body mobility. This mobility series is aimed at keeping you feeling young,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7182 CLASummary: Contains four easy steps to mastering the art of rope jumping for fitness, improved sports performance, weight loss, and toning of muscles in only 5-10 minutes a day. Learn the correct way to jump to build endurance and maximize every workout with Lee's 15 key techniques and programs, designed for beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts to competitive athletes looking for the winning edge.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Jump Rope Technology Inc. 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.2 JUMDise, Robert L.
Summary: (THIS IS A SET. Book and DVDs must be checkout together).
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2009
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 930 ANCCall number: DVD 930 ANC