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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
If a video exists that tells your story better than a slide can, you can embed it right into your presentation; especially useful when you can't be present to give your presentation. This video explains how you can embed a video that's online or your hard drive, edit it to fit your presentation, and set how long or when it plays.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
Chinese
Description
Tse-ven Soong was born in Shanghai. He graduated from St. John’s University, earned a master’s degree at Harvard University, and received a doctoral degree at Columbia University. In 1923, he worked for Sun Yat-sen as an English-speaking secretary, and because of his academic background, he soon was in charge of finance for the Kuomintang. In 1924, he was made governor of the Central Bank of China. In 1925, his remarkable achievements enabled...
Pub. Date
[2012], c2012
Language
English
Description
Additional video sections focus on all-electric drive mode, regenerative braking, and other unique aspects of HV operation, as well as the various configurations of hybrid drive trains.
With all major car manufacturers now producing hybrid gas-electric vehicles, it is critically important that automotive students understand the design and function of hybrid technology and the differences between various hybrid systems. This video helps develop that...
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
BAFTA-winning film-maker Mobeen Azhar travels to Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, to investigate how this nation’s historic religious tolerance is being challenged by hardline Islamic groups demanding that issues of faith be placed at the center of Indonesian politics. Although Indonesia has an overwhelming Muslim majority, constitutionally it has remained a secular state. All this could be about to change as conservative...
Series
Language
English
Description
This program features poets who turn to the past and to their own cultural heritage to understand the present. They eloquently reflect their own personal journeys through poetry. Garrett Kaoru Hongo's work reflects his Japanese-American heritage. Hongo began to write poetry because he wanted "more than anything to belong to the history of Asians in America. Joy Harjo's poetry is influenced by her Native American heritage. Her poetry emphasizes the...
Pub. Date
[2010], c2005
Language
English
Description
No matter how photogenic the subject, a close-up shot must be properly lit if it's going to launch a thousand ships. This program presents a comprehensive look at the art and science of lighting people. It teaches viewers the importance of adjusting the size, distance, and position of a light source; how to control contrast by manipulating hard and soft light; and how to make use of the concepts of diffuse value, specular highlight, shadow edge transfer,...
9) Power play
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"#1 New York Times-bestselling author Catherine Coulter returns with the newest full-throttle adventure in the FBI series featuring Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock. Natalie Black, the U.S. ambassador to the Court of St. James, has returned to Washington, her job in jeopardy. Her fiancé, George McCallum, Viscount Lockenby, has died in a car accident, and mysterious rumors begin that she's responsible begin to surface: she broke off the engagement...
10) Power
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
This film depicts the political candidates tactics as they try to get elected and the media consultants hired to sell them to the public.
11) Power up, pups!
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, in theaters September 29, 2023! The PAW Patrol returns to the big screen in fall 2023! A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, giving the PAW pups superpowers and transforming them into the Mighty Pups! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival, Mayor Humdinger,...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Fractals come in a huge variety of forms, but they are generally defined as shapes that exhibit self-similarity and high complexity. These shapes appear in many different forms throughout nature. Introduce students to the fascinating topic of fractals with this high-interest nonfiction book! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this title includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents....
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Cryptography has been used since ancient times to send hidden messages. The MIS-X, the Enigma Machine, the Vigenere Cipher, and the Spartan Scytale are examples from history. For the average person, cryptography remains behind the scenes. It's intertwined in the everyday tasks that people complete online, on cell phones, and on other devices. But it is always there, thanks to the scholars and codebreakers who worked through the centuries to turn cryptography...
Series
Pub. Date
[2005], c1998
Language
English
Description
This program goes beyond the standard interview practices to help the interviewer determine what assets the potential employee possesses that fit the company's needs. Learn about laws that affect the interview process and discover how to "read between the lines" to get past the standard wall of answers given by applicants. The secrets of effective power interviewing are uncovered. Interviewers learn what types of questions to ask to uncover the true...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered how a GPS knows the fastest route to take? Or how a video game knows when to stop performing an action? The answer is coding. Discover the fundamentals for computer programming, such as conditional statements, looping, and debugging. Who knows? You might even want to create a computer program of your own! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an...
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
An entertaining speech is typically brief, memorable, positive, straightforward and upbeat. Occasionally, humorous and engaging speeches are given in serious circumstances. In 2013 New Zealand MP Maurice Williamson gave an unorthodox parliamentary speech during a debate to include same-sex couples in the legal definition of marriage. It went viral, making news headlines around the world. This program analyses the language, structure and presentation...
Pub. Date
[2013], c2009
Language
English
Description
To understand the essence of history, we must begin our journey from its root. Through this program, viewers will begin to build a deep and nuanced understanding of Chiang Kai-shek by studying the life of Charlie Soong-missionary, entrepreneur, pivotal political figure, and close friend of Sun Yat-sen-and the early years of three of his daughters: Soong Ai-ling, who would marry H. H. Kung; Soong Ching-ling, who would marry Sun Yat-sen; and Mei-ling...
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