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[2015]
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English
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We assume all events are caused by something. Yet we happily refer to random chance be it a freak accident, or the state of quantum particles. Might causality be a fiction and inexplicable events written into the character of the universe, or with greater understanding could we find an explanation for everything? Sponsored by BBC Focus Magazine. The Panel Templeton prize winning cosmologist George Ellis, Imperial College string theorist Michael Duff...
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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This lecture, directed by Jehane Noujaim, explores how Americans, as consumers in a rapidly growing world economy, have an insatiable appetite for the next greatest electronic gadget. But can we consume cheap imported products without exploiting someone in the supply chain? Part of WE THE ECONOMY, a series of short films developed by renowned filmmakers and apanel of top economic experts, meant to provoke thought and discussion about fundamental and...
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An Egyptian crocodile who catches the fancy of the esteemed Emperor Napoleon becomes an instant celebrity in a fancy fountain in Paris. But when someone in the kitchen starts singing the praises of crocodile pie, the resourceful and very hungry reptile escapes by sewer. Narrated by Tim Curry. AudioFile: "Tim Curry's narration is exemplary - a glorious example of the perfect melding of all parts of an audio recording. The musical background is...
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In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. However, in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the U.S. government to rapidly recruit from the civilian population, thanks to the Selective Service System. In this video, we will find out where it comes from and how compulsory it really is.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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When learning to read, children must be able to quickly identify Dolch words, often referred to as high-frequency or sight words. Building on and incorporating the vocabulary taught in volumes 1 and 2 (Sing & Learning Sight Words), this volume provides an invaluable resource for children learning to read.
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