The Science of Gardening shows how to create a beautiful and sustainable home garden guided by the newest information from applied plant physiology, biology, soils science, climatology, hydrology, chemistry, and ecology. From choosing and purchasing your trees and shrubs, to giving them the best start in your garden, to healthy maintenance and pest control, award-winning horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott of Washington State University shows why science-based decisions are always best for your home garden, and also the most ecologically sound for the greater environment. You’ll enjoy her contagious enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humor as you learn to create your own vibrant, sustainable landscape.
Father Wade Menezes and EWTN Theology Advisor Tom Nash explore the biblical story of the Mass, which is prefigured in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New, and spans the breadth of Scripture and beyond.
Aside from Jesus himself, no one has had a greater influence on the founding of Christianity than Paul of Tarsus. Among his many achievements, three are of prime importance: 1) as a powerful, tireless missionary, he spread the faith to Asia Minor, Greece, and Italy; 2) his letters, which form much of the New Testament, present a basic theology for Christianity; and 3) more than anyone else, he brought Gentiles into the early church, not only Jews, thus 'universalizing' the faith.
The architecture of the future is here, now. One key aspect of this new kind of architecture is "sustainability" - and it's become a huge challenge for architects and engineers all over the world.
In January 1991, following Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm was launched against Iraqi ground forces to liberate Kuwait. General Schwarzkopf, who commanded American-led coalition forces crushed Iraqi defense positions with various military technologies using a modern blitzkrieg strategy that routed Saddam Hussein's Iraqi Army. The results were the biggest tank battles since WWII.
Durga Pujo and Bengalis go hand in hand. Kolkata takes a different look during Pujo every year. But what makes Pujo what it is? There are so many people, who work tirelessly throughout the year to put together the biggest festival for the Bengalis.
A band of thirty schoolgirls brave tensions, line-up changes and heartbreak to triumph at tours across Europe and the USA. Over the course of a year, the Sweethearts face the hardest lesson of all – when to let go.
Taught by Professor Lawrence Weinstein of Old Dominion University, this course explains the science, history, hazards, applications, and latest advances in nuclear physics. You learn the principles of radioactivity, how nuclear bombs and reactors work, the uses of radiation for cancer treatment and medical imaging, what makes some forms of radiation dangerous, plus you tour a linear accelerator.
What is the most effective way to nurture your own optimal health? Are there sound alternatives to the drugs so common in our health-care system, which can carry unwanted consequences and side effects? Make use of the best of nature-based medicine, live a truly nurturing lifestyle, and learn to care for your own well-being in the most comprehensive and far-reaching way.
In 12 episodes, learn how to identify and implement simple, inexpensive changes to improve your employees’ work environment and positively impact your bottom line. Professor Beth Cabrera, organizational psychologist and Senior Scholar at the George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, provides a guide to creating the best possible work environment for your employees.
Think like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today's World is an enlightening introduction to Stoicism. Over 25 lessons, you’ll review the lasting influence of Stoic ideas through time, consider what it means to be a Stoic in the 21st century, and participate in workshops and exercises that make up a how-to manual for the modern Stoic.
Join us for even more of Funny Or Die's TV Show parodies, featuring a large selection of celebrity guests including; Kate Mara, Michelle Dockery, Michael Chiklis, Kevin Pollak, Jane Seymour, Dakota Johnson, Amanda Crew, and Larry King.
Boost your immune system naturally & thrive from the inside out. Join us on a wellness journey with the only naturopathic physician sister duo in the world. They will discuss inflammation, gut health, provide immune-boosting recipes, practices and more.
A comedy about two sisters who unexpectedly find themselves at the helm of the White House, with supremely undesirable consequences for failure. "Will they sink or will they swim?" The whole country wonders, but through it all, their answer to the question “Am I my sister’s keeper?” is a resounding “YES, I AM!”