Logic is intellectual self-defense against such assaults on reason and also a method of quality control for checking the validity of your own views. But beyond these very practical benefits, informal logic—the kind we apply in daily life—is the gateway to an elegant and fascinating branch of philosophy known as formal logic, which is philosophy’s equivalent to calculus. Formal logic is a breathtakingly versatile tool. Much like a Swiss army...

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. A scene featuring diving sea birds and...

Takes children on a tour of the nine planets of the solar system, explaining the vital statistics about each - size, distance from the sun, temperature, and why some are rocky and solid while others are made entirely of gases.

Welcome to cooking class! Learn through this video program how to make delicious and attractive sushi. A private teacher will show, step by step, how to prepare Maki Sushi, Nigiri Sushi, and other original Sushi favorites to enlighten any dinner. It's fast and easy, so let's cook!

It's fun and easy to learn sight words by implementing the techniques used in the award-winning Preschool Prep Series. Features: are, as, but, go, had, here, his, like, my, on, see, she, they, was, we, and with.

Everyone has pondered seemingly unanswerable but significant questions about our existence: Why are humans here? What is knowledge? Does God exist? There is no better way to study the big questions in philosophy than to compare how the world's greatest minds have analyzed these questions and reasoned out potential solutions. The final step is always deciding for themselves whether they find an explanation convincing.

Anthropologist Barbara J. King uses her wealth of research experience to open a window of understanding into the legacy left by the primate past. Explore a host of intriguing issues ranging from the development of human love and loyalty to the possible biological tendency towards aggression to what behaviors people inherit from their closest living relatives.

Parents can't make friends for their children, nor can they prevent them from ever feeling upset. But with the right guidance, they can support them in learning how to solve problems, cope with feelings, and build satisfying relationships. Gain a deeper understanding of the child's development and ways to address stumbling blocks with compassion.

Exercise is one of the most underutilized, yet effective, treatments for children with autistic spectrum disorders. Because one size does not fit all, offered is an array of activity options for children with an ASD. Reviewed is the 'Raise the Bar' Fitness and Wellness Program, which contains appropriate and safe activities for facilitating neuro-developmental growth, body awareness, increased balance, sensory integration, mobility skills, and most...

The seat of power. A symbol of authority and prosperity. The center of a complex nexus of social and cultural forces. A palace is all of these and more. Palaces are mirrors of the societies that created them and the rulers that occupied them. The palaces of rulers past and present are truly a sight to behold. Marvel at Weiyang, China's Endless Palace. Tour the gorgeous gardens at the Palace of Versailles. Take a ride on the floating palaces, from...