Takes you beneath the surface to reveal the hidden secrets of an incredible variety of skeletal structures, none more complex than our own. A symbol of our deepest fears, a miracle of engineering--see the skeleton as never before.

Nuclear radiation is everywhere raining down on you from space, penetrating your body from the Sun, bombarding you from the food you eat and air you breathe, zapping you in medical tests, and pelting you from consumer products. How worried should you be? Nuclear Physics Explained teaches you the basics of nuclear physics and puts your mind at ease about most sources of radiation, while alerting you to what is truly risky. In 24 fast-paced, half-hour...

"Look beyond epic battles and meet some of the ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact on World War II"--Container.

This video lecture focuses on William Shakespeare's range within his works and how those works still awe people today, more than four centuries after his death.

"Embark on an insightful journey into the quirks, curiosities, and intricacies of how our language works"--Container.

In this course, Shauna Shapiro and 10 of her colleagues will take you on a guided tour of the many ways mindfulness can help you reduce stress and pain, improve your health, increase your happiness, and find meaning in your life. You'll explore both the modern science and the ancient wisdom behind mindfulness, and you'll learn practical techniques to integrate this powerful tool for positive change into your daily routine.

A 7-Part History of the United States in Vietnam In 1965, the United States officially became involved in the conflict in Southeast Asia where decades of turmoil had been building since the beginning of World War II. The fall of French Indochina and the spread of Communism, catapulted the country into one of its longest and deadliest wars. The history of U.S. involvement is told in this 7 part documentary series featuring personal stories from veterans...