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Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
c2007
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The Potty Training Answer Book breaks down the top 200 questions parents ask when faced with the potty-training challenge. Compiled through both her own experiences and Q&A sessions with parents, parenting expert Karen Deerwester covers the difficult-and funny-questions you'll encounter with detailed advice and information. Real-world answers to all your potty-training questions: What is the average age for girls to be potty trained?; What is the...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
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..
4) Blood vow
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"#1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward returns with an all-new tale of paranormal passion in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter--and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard,...
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Youth Sports Club
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34 Soccer Goalie Drills provides numerous creative drills that some of the best soccer goalkeepers in the world use to perfect and enhance their skills. The Youth Sports Club has put together one of the most useful products for soccer goalkeepers of all ages. This video covers: goalkeeping conditioning drills, diving skills and drills, breakaway goalie defense, advanced skills, lateral skill techniques, punting techniques, fun games, bonus tips and...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
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.
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....
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
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...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
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...
Publisher
WatchIT
Pub. Date
2017.
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) Surfwise
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Magnolia Pictures
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
The inspiring and tumultuous story of 85-year old surfer, health advocate and sex guru, Dr. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, his wife Juliette, and their nine children who were all home-schooled and raised in a small camper on the beach, where they surfed and had to adhere to the strict diet and lifestyle of animals in the wild.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
David-Dorian Ross recounts the history of tai chi and qigong, which are closely related practices. Then he introduces the Yang family short form of 24 individual movements, which is the most widely performed tai chi routine. He closes with his top ten tips for your personal practice.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Kung fu influenced almost all martial arts in China, including dozens of varieties of kung fu, and Chinese martial arts in turn formed the foundation for martial arts throughout Asia. Join Coach Johnny Chang as he provides an overview of the white crane style of kung fu and demonstrates the major stances and punches.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Deepen your understanding of qi and its role in traditional Chinese medicine, which is radically different from Western medicine. Discover how qigong and tai chi are designed to manipulate qi energy. Close by performing the next movement in the short form: Grasp the Bird's Tail on the left side.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Tai chi as a martial art is called tai chi chuan (taijiquan), which can be translated as "the ultimate martial art." Investigate the defense and fighting aspects of tai chi, which deepen your appreciation for the power behind this seemingly gentle art. Then learn Brush Knee and Push in the short form.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
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.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Like the karate kata, the tae kwon do forms - or "poomse" - are the key to practicing technique. After Master Ross introduces these patterns of attack and defense, Grandmaster Wheaton leads you through the first poomse, Chun-ji, which you can then try yourself.
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