"Questions about the nature of the mind are among the most hotly debated in philosophy today. Today, we are beginning to see the true complexity of this pursuit, as philosophers draw on the latest evidence from neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and other fields to probe still deeper into the inner workings of the mind ... Philosophy of Mind expertly sorts out the various approaches to understanding the mind, giving the...

Presents 24 lectures (each about 30 minutes long) by Robert G. Fovell, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, on meteorology.

"Understanding genetics is like sitting down to work a massive puzzle. With each piece you examine, think through, and solve, you glean a new and amazing insight into humanity. Put several pieces together, and you can treat or cure a disease, save a developing fetus from a fatal birth defect, catch a criminal, or reunite a family...Each lecture begins with a helpful story that illustrates the importance of genetics. The course explicitly outlines...

Publisher's description [from Annenberg Classroom website]: Narrated by veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl, Mandate examines the long and complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion. Leading historians, political scientists, and public figures offer insight into presidents and the presidency from George Washington through FDR.

Documentary on the causes of the increased wildfire problems in Colorado. Looks at the use of small-scale logging equipment used for fire mitigation on smaller forest acreages. Techniques of forest management are discussed.

Presents a history and criticism of music and how to listen and appreciate it.

With Tad and Lily nervous about starting school tomorrow, their magical firefly Edison shows them their classroom, where they find that the room is more nervous than they. Preschool skills: Phonics skills, counting, animals.

Learning Sight Words Has Never Been This Easy!™ Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as "sight words", "instant words", "high frequency words" or "star words." A new reader finds sight words very frustrating until they are memorized. A good reader will be able to instantly recognize sight words without having to 'figure them out.' Preschool Prep Company® makes learning sight words fun...

Features an exhilarating look under the sea through the eyes of those that live there. Incredible state-of-the-art underwater filmmaking will take viewers' breath away as they migrate with whales, swim alongside a great white shark, and race with dolphins at play. Includes first-ever images of elusive deepwater creatures, featurettes, music video, filmmaker annotations, and more. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan.

Presents lectures on economic issues in the United States