The One and the Many: Pilgrims in a World of Faith

Tele Images

Whether for pardon, healing, inspiration, or enlightenment, a pilgrimage can be a journey through the kingdom of spirit. In this program, Paul Coelho, author of The Pilgrimage; His Holiness the Dalai Lama; the director of the Tiberias Center for Kabbalah and Healing; and others reflect on the history and significance of major pilgrimage destinations, including Santiago de Compostela, Mecca, Bodh Gaya, the Jordan and Ganges Rivers, the tombs of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai and Kobo Daishi, and Chamundi Hill. (53 minutes)

El Greco: Rediscovering a Master

Eva 1 Communications

Spurned and then nearly forgotten, El Greco went on to be hailed as one of Spain's greatest painters. This program describes the life of Domenikos Theotokopoulos, nicknamed "El Greco," and how his artistic legacy was rescued by a group of young Modernists who discovered his works in a museum in Barcelona. Emphasis is given to the revival of El Greco's reputation in the late 19th and 20th centuries by such painters as Rusinol and Picasso. Their rediscovery not only brought a master back from obscurity but also influenced their own work, as evidenced in paintings like The Old Guitarist from Picasso's "Blue Period." (53 minutes)

Healthy Habits = Healthy Children

Meridian Education

Keeping toddlers and young children in tip-top health requires nutritious foods, adequate sleep, and exercise. This video reviews the nutritional requirements for children, appropriate serving sizes, and the importance of variety, balance, and moderation in their diet. Along with healthy eating habits, we look at exercise and wellness patterns to teach to young children who can benefit from them as they grow into adulthood. A bonus chapter on the USDA’s transition from MyPyramid to MyPlate is also included. Everyone who interacts with children will want to help them combat the twofold menace of inactivity and obesity. A Meridian Production. (15 minutes + bonus material)

What's for Dinner? Planning a Menu

Meridian Education

Distinguished graduate of The French Culinary Institute, chef, author, and food service consultant Mark Sherwood introduces the five principles of menu planning during the preparation of a well-balanced five-course meal. Each course focuses on a single principle, so the instructor can stop between courses to comment and reinforce key points. Chef Sherwood also provides numerous tips on selecting quality foods, saving time in the kitchen, and basic kitchen protocols along the way. Today's Menu • seviche (and comments on the availability of fresh ingredients) • beef consomme (and insights into preparation time) • two salads (and advice on the cost of ingredients) • tarragon chicken (and tips on nutrition) • frozen chocolate souffle (and ideas on presentation) A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (67 minutes)

Early Socialization: From Birth to Age Two

Uniview Worldwide

Life outside the womb requires an ability to interact with others right from day one. This informative program clinically tracks the social development of two young children, Max and Ellie. Video footage taken during their first 24 months demonstrates their progress from awareness and bonding; to communication by vocalization, facial expression, body language, and speech; to attachment to key adults; to parallel play, sharing with peers, and the rudiments of negotiation. In addition, Max and Ellie's parents provide their observations on the children's socialization and discuss some of the challenges of parenthood. (23 minutes)

Thermochemistry

Goldhil Home Media International

This program heats things up with a concentrated analysis of thermochemistry, explaining precisely how temperature figures into chemical reactions. Section one covers endothermic and exothermic reactions, the standard enthalpy of formation, and the workings of Hess's Law, while section two explains the concepts of heat capacity, molar heat capacity, and specific heat. (17 minutes)

Properties of Solutions

Goldhil Home Media International

If chemical terms like miscibility, concentration, and osmosis are a mystery, this program provides the solution. They and other key concepts-including solubility, saturation, dilution, and electrolytes; mass percentage composition, mole fractions, molarity, and molality; and freezing-point depression and boiling-point elevation-are all carefully spelled out and applied. (28 minutes)

Linear Momentum and Newton's Laws of Motion

Goldhil Home Media International

In section one of this program, colliding basketball players demonstrate the Principle of Conservation of Momentum, while section two debuts all three of Newton's Laws of Motion, as illustrated by moving a large bookcase, hanging from a rope, and pushing against a wall. Newtonian concepts of inertia, force, mass, weight, equilibrium, tension, and momentum, plus free-body diagramming, are also covered. "Live the laws, love the laws, be one with the laws." (24 minutes)

Love

TVA Films

What exactly is love? What are its biological underpinnings, and how have cultural definitions of that word, so heavily endowed with meaning, evolved? Beginning with the Sumerians and other ancient civilizations, this program seeks to understand love's social rituals and its interrelated physiological imperatives. Topics under consideration by anthropologist Helen Fisher of Rutgers University, psychoanalyst Malek Chebel, biologist Robert Francoeur, and author Morton Hunt include pair bonding; platonic, courtly, and romantic models of love; homosexuality; inhibitions vs. promiscuity; and behaviors such as flirting. Some content may be objectionable. (53 minutes)

Daniel Libeskind: Welcome to the 21st Century

Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

Possessed of a genius for designing buildings that are as expressive as abstract sculptures, Daniel Libeskind-called "the respectable face of radicalism"-is no stranger to controversy. In this program, Libeskind, structural engineer Cecil Balmond, architectural writer Charles Jencks, the Kensington Society's Sir Ronald Arculus, and other supporters and skeptics air their views on the Jewish Museum Berlin; The Spiral, the visionary addition to London's Victoria and Albert Museum; the Imperial War Museum-North; and the Felix Nussbaum House. Are Daniel Libeskind's sensational aesthetics setting the standards for 21st-century architecture? (50 minutes)

The Role of Theatre in Ancient Greece

Greek Television

This program looks at the theatres of Herodus Atticus, Epidauros, Corinth (where Arion is said to have taught the dithyramb), and many others to explain the design of the ancient theater, the synthesis of art forms that was ancient Greek drama, the origins of tragedy, the audience in classical times, the comparative roles of writer/director and actors, and the use of the surrounding landscape in many plays. (23 minutes)

Dreams: Theater of the Night

KCET TV

Why do dreams occur? What is their function? What do they mean? This provocative program looks at the facts and examines the theories, from Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams to today's neuroscience laboratory findings. The program visits a sleep research lab to explain REM sleep; another lab where researchers are using positron emission tomography (PET scanning) to explore the dreaming brain; and a therapy session where a patient describes a recurring dream. It covers a variety of theories about the physiological, chemical, and psychological reasons for, and results of dreams. (28 minutes)

Antoine de Saint-Exupery et Le Petit Prince

Institut National de L’Audiovisual

A consideration of the book and its importance, which reaches far beyond that of a children's fable, interwoven with dramatic readings from it and with details of the author's life and his search for spiritual meaning in flight. (French, 33 minutes, b&w)

Eating for Optimal Health

Benjamin Cummings

Eating for optimal health can be a formidable task-especially during the teens and twenties, when metabolic changes, new social situations, and more challenging responsibilities can turn life upside down. In this program, young adults discuss the diverse elements that go into making healthy food choices. Topics include the components of a balanced diet, how to interpret food labels, and how to recognize and overcome barriers to healthy eating. (30 minutes)

Managing Your Weight

Benjamin Cummings

This program examines the role of exercise, dieting, and other weight control strategies in attaining optimal health while skewering fad diets and risky or useless products, which only serve to undermine healthy weight management. Psychosocial factors that distort views on what constitutes a healthy look and weight are also considered, as young adults explore the dynamics of body image and the issues involved in eating disorders. (29 minutes)

Nutrition for Active Fitness

Meridian Education

Fad diets and "miracle" products are not the keys to attaining long-term physical health. This program uses the success stories of people who have made fitness a lifelong goal to illustrate the benefits of living a healthful life that includes smart food choices and regular exercise. By eating well and staying active, students can attain optimum performance both athletically and academically. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Jose Saramago

Ente Público Radiotelevisión

For Nobel Laureate Jose Saramago, to travel is to discover. In this program, Saramago explores the village of Azinhaga, the streets and neighborhoods of Lisbon, and Lanzarote, the northeasternmost of the Canary Islands. Excerpts from Viagem a Portugal, O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis: romance, and Cadernos de Lanzarote: diario illustrate landmarks such as the Rabo dos Cagados, the Rocho do Conde de Obidos, the crater field of Geria, the house of Cesar Manrique, and the otherworldly Timanfaya National Park from a point of view uniquely his own. An RTVE Production. (Spanish with English subtitles, 53 minutes)

Arthur Miller's The Ride Down Mount Morgan

Deutsche Grammophon GmbH

Written when he was 76, Arthur Miller’s The Ride Down Mount Morgan opened in London in 1991 and was revived on Broadway in 2000. In this program, Miller discusses his comic yet thought-provoking tale of bigamy, revealing not only disenchantment with American theater and culture, but also a deep concern for the country’s moral and spiritual welfare. Generous excerpts from the original production are included, and actors Tom Conti, Gemma Jones, and Clare Higgins discuss their roles. Director Michael Blakemore, critic Michael Billington, and editor Christopher Bigsby also contribute to this intriguing appraisal of Miller’s play. (50 minutes)

Living with Today's Maladies

Benjamin Cummings

Despite steady advances in medical science, there is still no end to the long list of illnesses in need of treatment. This program examines symptoms and risk factors associated with a wide variety of maladies, including those that derive from the stresses of modern living. Respiratory disorders, such as allergies and chronic bronchitis; neurological problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, and MS; gender-specific diseases; digestive disorders; musculoskeletal problems; and contemporary afflictions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and repetitive stress injuries, are featured. Strategies for prevention and intervention are also explored. (29 minutes)

La intrusa

Ente Público Radiotelevisión

This is a story of passion involving two brothers, inseparable in work and play, and a woman who comes between them. Soon all three are trapped in their own hell of jealousy and death. Contains mature themes. An RTVE Production. (Spanish, 61 minutes)

Mother and Eve: Breaking the Silence

CCI Releasing

In this program, four middle-aged women-Jeannine, Paulette, Suzanne, and Rachel-speak with both candor and sensitivity about how they came to redefine their sexual orientation. Their stories of coming to terms with their true sexuality in Sudbury, Ontario, are stories of courage, transformation, and a fierce determination to be true to themselves. Additional insights are provided by their ex-spouses and children. (French with English subtitles, 54 minutes)

Promoting Healthy Behavior

Benjamin Cummings

This program introduces the basic concepts of health and wellness, emphasizing that well-being is a multidimensional concept that exerts an ongoing influence throughout one's life. By promoting an understanding of the factors that affect personal health and an awareness of what can and cannot be controlled, viewers are invited to take a proactive role in their personal health. The value of making smart decisions-so crucial for defending against negative peer pressure-is reinforced by the DECIDE model: Define, Explore, Consider, Identify, Decide, and Evaluate. (29 minutes)

The Addicted Brain

KCET TV

This documentary takes viewers on a tour of the world’s most prolific manufacturer and user of drugs—the human brain. The biochemistry of the brain is responsible for joggers’ highs, for the compulsion of some people to seek thrills, for certain kinds of obsessive-compulsive behavior, even for the drive to achieve power and dominance. The program explores developments in the biochemistry of addiction and addictive behavior. (26 minutes)

Eating Disorders: The Inner Voice

Cambridge Educational

Eating disorders are not about the desire to be thin. Eating disorders are severe psychological illnesses that usually take years to overcome and can be accompanied by devastating and sometimes deadly physical side effects. In this powerful program, four young women and men from a variety of ethnic backgrounds share their stories of the physical pain and emotional torment caused by eating disorders. Medical, psychological, and nutritional experts explain the types of eating disorders, their causes, and who is most at risk, as well as treatment options. A Cambridge Educational Production. (30 minutes)

When Food Is the Enemy: Eating Disorders

Meridian Education

Ranging from the starvation diet of the anorexic to certain forms of obesity, eating disorders are a diverse group of health problems. This program examines the emotional issues that lie behind most eating disorders, the serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences of eating disorders, and methods of treatment. Experts and patients alike offer their insights. A Meridian Production. (25 minutes)

Exploring Vegetarianism: A Healthy Alternative

Meridian Education

Am I a vegetarian if I don’t eat meat but I do eat fish? Can I still have milk and be a vegetarian? What about eggs? These are just some of the questions answered in this comprehensive video about a popular but often misunderstood subject. Terms like vegan, ovo-lacto vegetarian, and ovo vegetarian are clearly defined. Vegetarians offer firsthand information on which foods provide all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements to keep our bodies healthy. And we take a look at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and maybe a few snacks, from a vegetarian perspective. Sample menus are provided at the end of the program and in the viewer’s guide. What a great way to educate your students on a healthy, alternative lifestyle. A Meridian Production. (19 minutes)

Taxco

Protele, Inc.

This brilliant white mining town, tucked away in the Mexican sierras, is the home of Mexico's silver industry. The delicate jewelry made by its local artisans is world-renowned. This program looks at silversmithing but also at Taxco's other interesting sights: the Cathedral, the mines, the restaurants that front on the main square. In Spanish. (56 minutes)

El Palacio de Cortez

Protele, Inc.

Cortez had his palace built in Cuernavaca, the city of eternal spring. Today it stands as a fascinating museum, documenting the life and history of the Spaniards in Mexico. This program provides a walk backward in time culminating in Rivera's mural, which brings to life the events and heroic deeds of the Declaration of Independence. In Spanish. (56 minutes)

Childhood Physical Abuse

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

This program from The Doctor Is In covers the range of problems in the area of physical abuse of children: the kinds of adults likely to abuse their children; the signs of such abuse; the effects on the children; the ways in which abuse should be dealt with; how abusive parents can break the cycle of their behavior and whether and how they should be punished; what happens to the children when the law steps in; the distinction between discipline and abuse; and whether and how the physical abuse of children can be prevented. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center production. (26 minutes)

Modifying the Weather: The Case of the Man-Made Desert

Granada International Media

By building roads, watering crops, and grazing cattle, we are constantly changing the climate. We may also modify the weather by cloud seeding, though there is no scientifically accepted proof that rain or snow would not have occurred naturally in cases where seeding appears to have been successful. This program shows how migration in the Sahel has altered regional climate; examines the tomorrow-be-damned policy of water usage in Arizona; and investigates the drastic miscarriage of good intentions in Central Asia, where efforts to irrigate the desert turned into the worst climatic disaster in the history of the Soviet Union: the drying up of the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest lake. The program details how this catastrophe happened and reveals its consequences for the population, the physical geography, and the climate of the area. (26 minutes)

Paris Through the Ages

Pathe Media

From its beginnings as a small fishing village inhabited by the Parisii during the third century B.C. through Caesar's conquest of Gaul and its acquisition of the name Lutetia, from its consecration as the capital of Capetian France in the 10th century through Villon to the student rebellion of 1968, Paris has been synonymous with France as no other national capital is. This program tells the story of Paris and its people: kings and councilors, poets and painters, architects and gardeners...rich and poor, aristocrats of ancient lineage and new immigrants, people of exquisite and those of execrable taste-Parisians all. In French. (58 minutes)

Baby's First Year

Meridian Education

This video provides a roadmap for parents and caregivers to help them understand a baby's first 12 months of life. Included in this presentation is the identification of key developmental issues, with specific regard to the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth an infant undergoes during his or her first year. Interviews with experts in the field of child development help to further educate the viewer on how to successfully navigate through this critical time in a child's life. A Meridian Production. (21 minutes)

Fernando Botero: Searching for the Heroic in Art

Zarafa Films

Fernando Botero's distinctive style-smooth inflated shapes with unexpected shifts in scale-reflects the Colombian artist's constant search to give volume presence and reality. This program combines commentary by Botero himself with abundant examples of his paintings and sculptures to examine the remarkable life and work of a world-renowned visionary. By integrating and reworking artistic themes from the Middle Ages, the Quattrocento, the Latin American colonial period, and the 20th century, Botero continues to flesh out his conception of a remarkably monumental and exaggerated world of pleasure and plenty. (53 minutes)

Catering Skills: Setting the Scene

ClickView Pty Limited

Whether it's a formal business lunch or a casual garden-party buffet, a catered meal requires careful planning. This video immerses students in the world of commercial meal preparation, covering a wide range of strategic issues that professional caterers must consider. Master chef Richard Dodson explains how to achieve the proper variety of dishes, determine dietary requirements, calculate portion sizes, and price menus. Server professionalism is also featured, including the best methods for setting tables, placing crockery and cutlery, folding napkins, carrying several plates, and clearing tables. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (28 minutes)

The Art of Food Presentation

Meridian Education

To any good cook, a meal is more than food—it’s a form of visual self-expression. This video demonstrates techniques used by professional chefs to create and serve food that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds. The principles of color, shape, texture, and arrangement are explained, in addition to garnish and plate choices that can make or break a dish. Flavor, which must work in conjunction with visual design, is also a crucial topic. Incorporating real-world presentation demos from professional chefs, the video gives students essential guidance in completing delicious culinary works of art. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (22 minutes)

Muscles

ITV

In this program, the diverse nature of muscle tissue is examined, from its gross structure to its detailed microstructure, where chemical energy is harnessed to produce movement. As muscle forms the basis for much of a person's body shape, we explore the ways in which this shape can be changed by the activities we perform. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: • Location and uses of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscles • Muscle structure and function • Aerobic and anaerobic respiration • Relationship between muscle mass and body shape • Neuromuscular disease • Physical fitness (20 minutes)

Welcome to the Mainland

Doctoroff Media Group

From the jazz-laced street speech of African-American poet Sekou Sundiata's Harlem nights to Palestinian-American Naomi Shihab Nye's delight in the wonder of everyday objects, this program celebrates the cultures of today-and the way those cultures have become part of the American mosaic. Filmed at the Biennial Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival. (58 minutes)

Fear of Fat: Eight Stories of Eating and Weight

Linda Feesey

What is it like to eat around the clock? At 457 pounds, Wally knows. And Tammy, at 67 pounds, has experienced both anorexia and bulimia-at the same time. This haunting program introduces eight ordinary people who tell, in a chillingly matter-of-fact way, about their life-scarring-and even severely life-threatening-experiences with body weight and self-image. Bouts with eating disorders are described in detail, as well as deep feelings of hurt, anger, alienation, and utter hopelessness. Fear of Fat provides penetrating insights into society's unhealthy focus on thinness and the toll in mental and physical suffering that such cultural fixation exacts. (60 minutes)

Legal Drugs: Still Addictive, Still Deadly

ARTE France

The vast majority of drug addicts are not criminals; tobacco and alcohol, both perfectly legal in most societies, are used and abused in staggering abundance. This program details the ways smoking and drinking chemically take hold of the brain. Explaining the many reasons—besides nicotine—for tobacco’s stealthy effects, the program describes the existence of thousands of other addictive chemicals in the plant. It also studies properties in alcohol, which some scientists have nicknamed the “dirty drug,” that short-circuit the brain and cause considerable damage. Research by Philip Gorwood, Alain Ehrenberg, Martine Cador, Philippe Batel, and Michel Hamon is documented. (51 minutes)

Teaching Media Literacy: Asking Questions

Carmelina Films

This program explains how to teach media literacy through the application of three basic facts and five key analytical questions that can be applied to any media message. This simple and highly effective approach is reinforced by insights and observations provided by important figures in the media literacy movement, including Elizabeth Thoman, Tessa Jolls, and Jeff Share, of the Center for Media Literacy. Fight passive consumerism and promote critical thinking with Teaching Media Literacy. (31 minutes)

The Wine Wars

Marathon International

Are French wine producers an endangered species? This documentary vividly illustrates the economic dynamics of the global wine wars, examining the explosion in New World winemaking and its implications for the French wine industry. Exploring the venerated Bordeaux and Languedoc-Roussillon regions, the program also visits producers in California’s Napa Valley, the foothills of the Andes, and the Australian city of Adelaide. The film shows how the strictures of tradition and regulation have held back French producers, while technological innovations, new marketing strategies, and a dramatic rise in consumption have made vineyards around the world lucrative. (53 minutes)

Essentials of Faith: Islam

Electric Sky

The Five Pillars of Islam-belief in one God, praying five times a day, fasting, giving to charity, and going on pilgrimage-guide all Muslims. But cultural and political influences have shaped the observance of the faith in various ways from country to country. This program explores the beliefs of four Islamic leaders and scholars who communicate penetrating insights and observations on the contrasts and continuity within their religion. Interviewees include Imam Abdul Sajid of the Al-Hijrah Trust, chef and TV show host Michael Bukht, prominent London banker Kosser Sheikh, and Professor Haleh Afshar, a lecturer in politics and women's studies at the University of York. (24 minutes)

Physical Therapy Assistant and Aide

Meridian Education

Of all the health care disciplines, physical therapy may require the widest range of talents and interests. This program profiles the jobs of physical therapy assistant and aide, detailing their responsibilities, essential skills, and differences. The video explores the duties the assistant and aide must perform—such as helping patients under the supervision of a physical therapist, performing treatments according to customized programs, observing and reporting patient behavior, and providing physical and emotional encouragement. The skill set outlined in the video includes an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy as well as the ability to work with ill and disabled people, collaborate with and serve under other health professionals, and maintain one’s own physical fitness, motivation, and organization. Educational requirements are also addressed—most importantly, graduating from an APTA-accredited program. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide containing additional material—including student activities, discussion questions, vocabulary terms, and fast facts—is available online. Correlates to national and state board certification standards. A Meridian Production. (23 minutes)

Estrella de Sevilla-in Spanish

Digital Rights Group Limited

Seville-Columbus's port, birthplace of the fictional Don Juan, a city of Moorish architecture and orange blossoms! This program spotlights Estrella, a young woman in love with her hometown. She also loves to ride horses and shop with her friend Miriam. The cameras follow her from stable to stores-including a boutique owned by her mother and father. Then, Estrella and her friend Gabriela practice flamenco dancing in anticipation of Seville's annual April Fair. The program concludes with Estrella talking about her desire to work in veterinary medicine or fashion. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (Spanish, 11 minutes)

Transjordan, Part 1: Holy Land, Historical Land

Terranoa

Transjordan—the Oultrejordain of Crusader times, known to the ancients as Edom and Moab—is steeped in biblical history. In this program, archaeologists Fawzi Zayadine, Mohammed Waheeb, and Carmelo Pappalardo attempt to match up biblical events with the terrain where it is said that they occurred. The refuge of Lot, the trail of the Exodus, the place of Jesus’ baptism, Moses’ vantage point on the summit of Mount Nebo, and early churches of the Madaba region are the focus of their exploration. In addition, Catreena Hamarneh, director of the Madaba Mosaic School, discusses the remarkable Madaba mosaics and their restoration.

Culinary

Visual Education Centre

This program features profiles of three women who have stirred up successful careers in the culinary industry: Josee Bagdadi, a gourmet butcher who considers her trade an essential part of fine cooking; Heather Irvine, a commercial baker specializing in artisan breads; and Lisa Gardin, an apprentice chef who plans to open her own restaurant one day. Additional information from coworkers and supervisors supplements each job profile. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

Heavy Equipment Operation

Visual Education Centre

This program profiles three women who have embarked on successful careers as heavy equipment operators. Chelsea Orvis is a haul truck op who transports excavated oil-rich material; Stephanie Jacques is the first woman in Quebec to be professionally trained as a crane op; and Nathalie Desrosier is a tarmac heavy equipment op who clears snow and ice from landing areas. Additional information from coworkers and supervisors supplements each job profile. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

The Moorish South: Art in Muslim and Christian Spain from 711 to 1492

BBC Worldwide Learning

Under Muslim rule, Spain became the most advanced, wealthy, and populous country in Europe, with great leaps forward in art, architecture, and many other fields. In this program, art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon travels from Córdoba to Seville and on to Granada as he tells the story of art in Islamic and medieval Spain. Richly designed and decorated buildings such as the Great Mosque in Córdoba, the Alcazar in Seville, and the Alhambra in Granada are examined, along with ornate gardens, other objects of art, and even culinary innovations. All of these striking visual examples help viewers understand the debt which both modern Spain and modern Europe owe to Moorish Spain. Contains some objectionable language and images. Original BBCW broadcast title: The Moorish South. (51 minutes)

The Mystical North: Spanish Art from the 19th Century to the Present

BBC Worldwide Learning

Northern Spain has produced some of the world's most celebrated artists, including Picasso, Miro, Dali-and Goya, who foreshadowed modern painting with his dark political consciousness. This program studies the artistic and social turmoil that engulfed Spain as the 20th century loomed, dawned, and rolled forward. Recounting Franco's tyranny against free expression, the program looks at Spanish artists who continued to create provocative work, such as exiled film director Luis Bunuel, and those with more spiritual motives, exemplified by Antoni Gaudi's uncanny structures. Today's visionary Spanish artists and architects, such as the esteemed Santiago Calatrava, are also profiled. Contains some objectionable language and images. Original BBCW broadcast title: The Mystical North. (51 minutes)

Sex in Africa: Perspectives on Sex-Related Concerns in Ethiopia, Mali, and South Africa

Octapixx

In Africa, views on sex vary widely from conservative to liberal and from traditional to progressive. Topics covered in this program include gay rights, protected under the law only in post-apartheid South Africa; the practices of female genital excision and “dry sexual intercourse”—each described in detail—as they relate to severe female health issues and the violation of a woman’s right to her own body; the practice of “dry sex” as it relates to the spread of HIV; and female prostitution as a means of subsistence—and, if a prostitute is fortunate enough to hook up with a wealthy foreigner, a chance for her and her family to escape poverty. Contains explicit language. Some content may be objectionable. (Portions in other languages with English subtitles, 49 minutes)

Opposing Aggression and Bullying

ABC News

Initiate lectures and class dialogue with this cluster of ABC News segments on violence, aggressive behavior, and crime. In each scenario, actors draw unassuming spectators into tense and often disturbing situations-with a broad spectrum of results. Scenes include intense verbal bullying by three teen girls against one in a very public setting; a racially loaded incident in which three teenagers vandalize an automobile in broad daylight; the theft of a wallet in a crowded restaurant while some onlookers apparently couldn't care less; and an occurrence of the shocking nationwide phenomenon known as bum-bashing, in which a homeless person is attacked for no apparent reason. Each scene is designed to provoke both introspection and group debate. (38 minutes)

Malaga-in Spanish

Ente Público Radiotelevisión

International visitors to Spain's Costa del Sol almost invariably pass through Malaga, a 3,000-year-old city steeped in Phoenician, Roman, Christian, and Islamic history. This program brings Malaga to life with studies of its monuments, religious buildings, cultural centers, and other important sites. Viewers will encounter the famed Alcabaza fortress, thought to have been constructed using materials recycled from the city's Roman-era theater, and the adjacent Gibralfaro Castle. Spotlighting Malaga's cathedral and its mixed building styles, the program also explores the central market, the Dockyards, the Botanical Park, and the Museo Picasso, while highlighting popular Holy Week festivities.

Gender Me: Homosexuality in the World of Islam

Danish Broadcasting Corporation

Filmed in Istanbul and Oslo, this artistic documentary by Turkish/Norwegian filmmaker Nefise Ozkal Lorentzen openly explores what it is like to be both gay and Muslim. Through the interrelated stories of a gay rights activist, a gay imam, drag artists, and others, Gender Me gently denounces homophobia in general, encourages discourse and engagement within Islam as a positive societal approach to coming to terms with sexual otherness, and seeks to advance a loving appreciation of the oneness of all humankind. (Portions with English subtitles, 52 minutes)

Treasured Places in Peril: Global Warming Impacts on the Southeast

Benjamin von Cramon

Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its effects are most clearly demonstrated on a regional level. This program connects the local and planetary aspects of global warming through environmental case studies, focusing on North Carolina's Outer Banks, South Carolina's coastal areas, and Florida's Everglades and Keys. Long-time residents of each state describe ecological changes they have observed in their lifetimes, while researchers and activists provide additional commentary. Dr. William Schlesinger of Duke University, Angela Viney of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation, and Superintendent Dan Kimball of the Everglades National Park are featured. Also included is a slide show highlighting the locations studied. (35 minutes)

Commerzbank, Frankfurt

Electric Sky

The traditional skyscraper is an environmentally unsound, energy-guzzling monster. But in 1997, celebrated British architect Norman Foster created a contradiction in terms: the world's first ecologically sensitive skyscraper. As a result, the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt changed the construction of giant corporate buildings forever. This episode features a walking tour of the building and an extended conversation with its chief architect, Stefan Behling. Exploring the tower's fascinating triangular design, the program studies the elevator cores at each corner, the plumbing and AC systems which incorporate rainwater and fresh air, and the lush, contemplative sky gardens. (28 minutes)

Eureka Tower, Melbourne

Electric Sky

As globally recognized landmarks go, the Sydney Opera House is tough to beat. But the city of Melbourne has impressive features of its own. This program looks at the high life while going down under—exploring Melbourne’s 300-meter Eureka Tower, the tallest residential building in the world and the most exclusive address in the southern hemisphere. Featuring interviews with architect Nonda Katsalidis and developer Benni Aroni, the episode provides an in-depth tour of the dynamic structure and shows how its design is aimed at Australia’s highfliers. Viewers will learn about the building’s exterior color scheme, a tribute to the Victorian Gold Rush, and its relationship to the interior shapes and décor. (28 minutes)

Cologne Cathedral

Electric Sky

Any serious study of the modern skyscraper must acknowledge its precursor—the Gothic cathedral. This program examines the design, construction, and history of Cologne Cathedral—which, for a grand total of four years, was the tallest building in the world. Dr. Barbara Schock-Werner, the cathedral’s resident chief architect, describes political and cultural conditions during Cologne’s initial building years and guides viewers through the evolution of the colossal church. Dr. Ulrike Brinkmann, in charge of the cathedral’s acres of stained glass, sheds light on the religious meanings and architectural significance of the myriad colored windows. (28 minutes)

Child Abuse: Chain of Pain

Meridian Education

Overviews the five basic categories of child abuse and their effects on children. The video also examines the reasons adults abuse children, and describes ways to stop current abuse and prevent future abuse. Also stressed are means of obtaining help for victims. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Child Care Safety

Dialogue Systems Inc

With over twenty-six million children per year suffering injuries from accidents, child care safety must become a major concern. This video discusses safety procedures and regulations within the child care facility, taking into account the ages of the children, the types of hazards, and the means of intervention. Also stressed is the need for cooperation between the parent/caregiver and the child care facility. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

The First War in Vietnam

Pathe Media

After the Second World War, Great Britain let go her empire in Asia with relatively good grace; France was in less of a hurry to abandon Indochina, particularly with the specter (or bogey) of a Communist Vietnamese regime in the wings. This program covers the negotiations toward peace and the beginnings of war, the events leading to the Battle of Dien Bien Phu and the defeat of the French, and the Geneva Convention of 1954 and the division of Indochina into North and South, which effectively recognized North Vietnam as an independent country. Because the Geneva Convention was signed by the Chinese and the U.S. did not recognize Mao's China, the U.S. would not sign the Convention; that, and the division of Vietnam, set the stage for the second Vietnam War. (15 minutes, b&w/color)

Breakfast: Most Important Meal of the Day

Meridian Education

Greater physical stamina, better concentration at school or work, a more efficient metabolism—the evidence is overwhelming that a healthy breakfast is the key to a productive day. Yet it’s the meal most likely to be skipped by children, teenagers, and adults alike. This video brings home the importance of the day’s first meal by exploring the numerous mental and physical benefits of a nutritious breakfast. Viewers will understand the relationship between eating and metabolism, specifically between breakfast and blood-sugar levels. The kinds of foods that best fuel the body in the morning are also listed. A bonus chapter on the USDA’s transition from MyPyramid to MyPlate is included as well, and a viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education. A Meridian Production. Part of the series Eating Right, Day and Night. (21 minutes + bonus material)

Dyslexia: An Unwrapped Gift

Silva Productions

One in 25 people are dyslexic, but the teenagers involved in making this program would say that 24 out of 25 people miss out on dyslexia. This program approaches dyslexia from a new angle, exploring how the so-called disability might prove an advantage in an increasingly image-based world. Educational experts from America and England discuss aptitudes of dyslexics, while video diaries show how dyslexia has affected the lives of young people and how they have harnessed its cognitive differences. Featuring interviews with Tom West, author of In the Mind's Eye, this program will boost self-confidence in dyslexics and inspire their teachers and families. (22 minutes)

Gawain and the Green Knight

Fremantle Home Entertainment

This beautifully dramatized version of the late-14th-century poem offers a bonanza to the English teacher: one of the best known of the Arthurian legends, a portrait of life in Arthurian days as the Pearl poet imagined it, a baker’s dozen of discussion topics about human virtue and human imperfectibility—and a fascinating plot involving a challenge by the Green Knight (green is of course the color of magic), who departs Arthur’s castle holding his own head, which Gawain has just lopped off; Gawain’s quest to keep his word and prove his worthiness while remaining alive; and the very moral surprise ending. (76 minutes)

Small-Town Ecstasy: Getting High with Dad

HBO

This cautionary program pulls no punches as it tracks the downward spiral of a successful suburban husband and father who, at 40, becomes addicted to the drug ecstasy and ruins his family and his marriage. A powerfully unsettling firsthand account of middle-class drug abuse, the program documents Scott’s dive into the rave scene, where he encourages his teenage children to do drugs with him; his acrimonious divorce and custody battle; his arrest on drug charges; and his children’s fruitless attempt to help him get straight. The emotional devastation and brain damage resulting from drug abuse are emphasized. Viewer discretion is advised. An HBO Production. (85 minutes)

Introduction to Oxyfuel Welding

Meridian Education

This video very clearly explains and demonstrates the careful and safe method of using the combination of acetylene and oxygen gas cylinders. Pressure regulators, check valves, and hoses and fittings are demonstrated as well as torch tubes and tips. Clear instructions on ignition, use of the outfit, and shutting down are provided along with tips on flame adjustment and methods to direct it to the work area. Also demonstrated are various welding techniques and types of welds. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Caught in the Crossfire: Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents

University of Southern California

Prompted by the surprising comments of her own daughter, director and lesbian mother Sandra Williams made this program to give voice to the thoughts, emotions, and positive and negative experiences of seven children who are being raised by gay or lesbian parents. The children, ranging in age from 8 to 16, speak about their parents' sexuality and how it makes their own lives complicated and often difficult. What comes through in these sometimes painful disclosures is the strength of the bond between child and parent. (27 minutes)

A Personal Journey with Maya Lin, Artist and Architect

Doctoroff Media Group

Sculptor, architect, and designer Maya Lin catapulted to prominence when, as a senior at Yale University, she was chosen to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. In this program, Bill Moyers talks with her about her upbringing and multifaceted career. (27 minutes)

Design and Planning

Meridian Education

Whether it’s a country cottage or a Tudor mansion, it all begins on the drawing board. This program will show students how homes get built on paper, what kinds of considerations drive many of the decisions and choices, and how to read the blueprints. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (15 minutes)

Interior Doors, Frame, and Trim

Meridian Education

This video highlights the methods and materials for installing doors, fitting trim around openings, and fitting trim at intersections of walls, floors, and ceilings. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (14 minutes)

Sanding

Meridian Education

This video focuses on the skill of sanding, with an emphasis on square corners and small pieces. Making sanding jigs for drill presses and disk sanders is also covered. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (13 minutes)

Diet and Disease in Modern Society

Meridian Education

What’s so bad about saturated fat, and what makes fiber so good? In a society where convenience foods rule and obesity is a national epidemic, it’s time to find out. This video investigates the relationship between diet and a number of frequently interrelated diseases and conditions, including heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Topics include high- and low-density lipoproteins; saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats; soluble and insoluble fiber; electrolyte minerals; antioxidants and free radicals; the effects of smoking and alcohol consumption; disability-adjusted life years; and the body mass index. “You are what you eat!” isn’t a cliché; it’s a fact of life—and of good health. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards and National Health Education Standards. A Meridian Production. (36 minutes)

World of Ideas: Maya Lin

Doctoroff Media Group

One of the rare few who have managed to excel in both art and architecture, Maya Lin creates places of refuge and contemplation in highly public spaces. Constructed on an intimate human scale, they invite visitors to touch, feel, respond, and reflect. In this program, the acclaimed sculptor and architect talks with Bill Moyers about a life and a career that have been shaped by her Asian-American heritage and a profound respect and love for the natural environment. (54 minutes)

Residential Plumbing

Shopware

Our narrator, Shawn, takes on plumbing as he works with a professional plumber. After looking over some blueprints, we find out how to install pipes, faucets, drains, and sinks in the bathroom. Shawn shows us how to rough in the pipes, cut holes in the floor, sweat copper pipes, and bond PVC pipes. The basic skills learned in this video can be applied throughout the whole house and form the core of what it takes to be a residential plumber. A Shopware Production. (14 minutes)

Fast Food Techniques

Meridian Education

Fast food is everywhere these days, not only in popular national franchises, but in hotels and full-service restaurants as well. This video shows firsthand the techniques used in the fast food business: grilling, broiling, and frying. Each method is demonstrated and explained as safety tips are highlighted throughout. Various tools and procedures are also shown. There's even a special section on pizzas and Mexican food! Fast food jobs are a great entry to better jobs throughout the food services business. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Home in the Celtic Lands

RTE Commercial Enterprises DAC

The early wooden homes have long since disappeared, but there are reminders of the ancient past everywhere-in Cornwall, in the stone forts of County Clare, on the Isle of Lewis and at Glenelg, and particularly in the poorest areas along the Atlantic fringes of western Ireland and the Outer Hebrides, where traces of the ancient way of life still exist. (30 minutes)

Through the Rockies

MIKE TRINKLEIN

This program follows the journey from Fort Laramie to Fort Hall, in modern-day Idaho, explaining the problems of trail overcrowding and the dangers of disease (particularly cholera), showing cutoffs and alternate routes, and detailing the great trek of the Mormon pioneers. (26 minutes)

The Final Steps

MIKE TRINKLEIN

The journey is finished in this program as it reaches Willamette Valley, Oregon. In addition to covering important sites en route, the program discusses the role of the British, the experiences of the 49ers on the Oregon Trail, and conflict with Native Americans in the later years of the Trail. (30 minutes)

Hinduism

S4C International

This program provides insights into the practice of Hinduism through the architecture and art of India. Circling from Varanasi to Mamallapuram and Khajuraho and back again, it spotlights carved-stone shrines such as the Krishna Mandapam, the Panch Rathas, and the Dharmaraja Ratha; the ancient Shore Temple, recovered from the Bay of Bengal; and the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, with its exotic—and erotic—exterior panels. An aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges and the rarely filmed and highly symbolic cremation process are captured as well. (27 minutes)

Homosexuality: A Religious Perspective

Mercury Media International

Throughout history, homosexuality has been censured by some of the world's major religions-and often punished to the severest degree. This program studies the scriptures and doctrines of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam to understand why, and then contrasts their stances with those of Hinduism, Sikhism, and the Rome of Hadrian. A compassionate and compelling discussion of gay marriage and child adoption by gay couples involving the Reverend Richard Kirker, of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement; Rabbi Chaim Rapoport; and others is featured. Genetic predisposition toward homosexuality is considered, and homosexual acts in the animal world, as they relate to scripture, are addressed. Contains mature themes and explicit language and imagery. (37 minutes)

Playtime

Snowden Media

This video demonstrates safe, simple, and enjoyable activities for parents to share with their infants. (14 minutes)

Food Safety: From Market to Plate

Meridian Education

What's the best way to avoid salmonella, E. coli, and other dangerous food-borne bugs? Information! Use this fact-filled video to show your students how to buy, store, and prepare delicious food with their health-and the health of anyone who eats with them-firmly in mind. At the supermarket, in the kitchen, and at the dinner table, knowledge is the key to safety. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Romans, Saxons, Vikings: 43-1066

Fremantle Home Entertainment

The Romans, who conquered the indigenous Bronze-Age Celts when they arrived in 43, did not conquer Londinium, they created it as a base for conquering England. This program covers the founding of the city on the shores of the river whose name in Celtic means "Bright Water"; shows us the remains of Roman London, the theatre at St. Albans, and such analogues as the baths at Bath; tells of the departure of the Roman legions and the arrival of the barbarians and their record in place names; and covers the building of Westminster Cathedral and the arrival of William-London's last conqueror. The principal illustrations: Tower Bridge, Richmond Park, Boadicea's Statue, London Wall, Roman Baths at Bath, Roman Theatre at St. Albans, Temple of Mithras, All Hallows by the Tower, The Pool of London, Model of a Viking Longboat, Bayeux Tapestry. (20 minutes)

Pathological Gambling: A Costly Addiction

Multimedia Group of Canada

Every year in North America, chronic compulsive gambling shatters the lives of millions. In this program, psychologists Claude Boutin and Robert Ladouceur talk with recovering gamblers who share their stories of exhilaration and despair as they rode the roller coaster to ruin-what it felt like to win and lose, to spend every dollar they had, to lie and steal in order to finance their addiction, to contemplate suicide, and, fortunately, to enter group therapy. The program also describes the emotional attraction of games of chance and explains the biochemical roles of serotonin and dopamine in gambling addiction. (53 minutes)

What Should I Do? The Basics of First Aid

Cambridge Educational

Knowing what to do until medical assistance arrives is what first aid is all about. This video will prepare viewers to respond safely in emergency situations. Along with CPR and treating for shock, the program shows how to respond to minor injuries such as cuts, burns, sprains, and strains; how to recognize and care for heat and cold injuries; what to do in case of poisoning, bites, or stings; and how to pack a first aid kit with all the essential contents. Taken into consideration in developing the video were the national educational standards and the standards of the National Association for Sport & Physical Education. A Cambridge Educational Production. (28 minutes)

Autumn: Season of Flame

Kyoto Broadcasting System

This program savors the peaceful splendor of autumn in Kyoto. First, visits to Kozan-ji Temple, an example of early Kamakura architecture and repository of a painting by Toba Sojo; Sanzen-in Temple, immortalized by 18th-century poet Ueda Akinari; and many other temples offer views of the region's beautiful red-colored maples. Then, the video covers the autumn festival in Arashiyama, the Jidai Matsuri procession, the fire festival of Kurama, and the Kanikakuni festival, in honor of revered writer Isamu Yoshii. And last, a variety of persimmon-based delicacies are described, along with an introduction to Cha Kaiseki cuisine at the famous Shimogamo Saryo restaurant. (47 minutes)

On Holiday in Germany

BBC Worldwide Learning

When the time comes for getting away from it all, Bavaria offers a wide range of options. This program introduces questions and answers related to shopping for vacation supplies and arranging for lodgings. Settings include a department store, a country hotel, a hostel in the Ammergauer Alps, and an ancient Benedictine convent located on Frauen Island, in the Chiemsee. Original BBC broadcast title: Talk German, Program 4. (German and English, 16 minutes)

Essen und Fahren: German Food and Fun

BBC Worldwide Learning

In Germany, trains, subways, and trams provide convenient ways to get around. This program looks at how to buy train and cable car tickets and how to order meals. Featured activities include sightseeing in the Bavarian Alps, lunching at the award-winning Paulaner Imtal restaurant in Munich, eating Kaiserschmarren in Oberammergau, and dining on Japanese cuisine at Munich's No Mi Ya restaurant. Original BBC broadcast title: Talk German, Program 5. (German and English, 16 minutes)

When in Germany... Machen Sie Spass?

BBC Worldwide Learning

This program puts the focus on leisure activities, including visiting Rischart's Backhaus, to learn how salt-topped pretzels were invented, and Ettal Abbey, to see how its famed liqueur is made; taking a hot-air balloon excursion; buying high-fashion sunglasses; unwinding at the legendary Schumann's American Bar; and dancing the night away at The Atomic Cafe, a 1970s-style disco. "Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit?" Original BBC broadcast title: Talk German, Program 5. (German and English, 16 minutes)

Mechanical Inspection: Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating

Portfolio Entertainment

In this video, viewers are shown three of the key areas to inspect when buying a home-the electrical service, plumbing, and the heating system. Beginning in the basement, our home inspector, Alex Welsh, closely checks the electrical service. He reviews the condition of the fuse box or circuit breaker box to ensure that it is properly assembled and that there are no loose connections or frayed wires. While in the basement, he also checks out the water heater and the heating source. There are many different types of heating systems; here the focus is on gas furnaces and boilers and the particular issues they present. There is also a special "spotlight" feature on state-of-the-art furnaces. As the home inspector roams the house, he also checks plumbing joints for dryness, fit, and safety, as well as looking for evidence of asbestos. A comprehensive review of modern septic systems is also included. Each home style is featured for the distinctive elements and potential problems it presents. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (21 minutes)

Alfred Kinsey: Social Science in America's Bedroom

Team Sound & Vision

Sexuality was the last uncharted realm of social science until a controversial biology professor named Alfred Kinsey walked into America's bedroom and turned on the light. In this program, John Bancroft, director of The Kinsey Institute; James H. Jones, author of Alfred C. Kinsey: A Public/Private Life; and Kinsey's former colleague Paul Gebhard engage in a thoughtful assessment of Kinsey's findings-data weakened, however, by the makeup of Kinsey's sample population, his own sexual experiences, and his desire to see a more inclusive ethic of tolerance in the U.S. Nonetheless, as a tool of social reform, Kinsey's work succeeded in opening a channel in the public discourse on a hitherto taboo subject. (16 minutes)

Cappuccino Trail: The Global Economy in a Cup

Freelance Film Partnership

A 150-pound bag of coffee beans might earn a farmer $50; the "street value" of that same bag-10,000 cups of coffee-is around $20,000. By following the trail of two coffee beans grown in the Peruvian Andes, this program takes a unique look at the ubiquitous stimulant which, after oil, is the most globally traded commodity. One of the beans takes the route of the open market where its price is determined by commodities traders and analysts, such as Merrill Lynch's Judy Gaines, the industry oracle who discusses the market's volatility. The other bean finds its way into Cafe Direct, a new gourmet coffee launched in Britain by a company dedicated to paying fair prices to farmers for their high-quality organic crop. (50 minutes)

Enjoying the Weekend, French-Style

BBC Worldwide Learning

This program spotlights the language of leisure. Topics of discussion include favorite athletic activities, such as hiking and the immensely popular petanque; landscape painting around Mount St. Victoire, immortalized by Cezanne; recreational shopping; and nightlife in Marseille, where outdoor restaurants and discotheques are always in vogue. Original BBC broadcast title: Talk French, Program 6. (French and English, 16 minutes)

Plumbing

Meridian Education

Watch basic plumbing installation for residential and commercial construction including pipe fitting and bathroom fixtures. (14 min.) A Meridian Production.

Landscape: The Invention of Nature

Lagardere Studio Distribution

Some of the earliest landscape paintings are found on the walls of Egyptian tombs—demonstrating that, since ancient times, panoramic scenes of nature have held spiritual significance. This program guides viewers through the history of landscape art and its various emotional, symbolic, and sacred meanings. Progressing through ancient Greek and Roman villa paintings, Byzantine art, and the proto-Renaissance advances of Giotto and Lorenzetti, the program shows how awareness and mastery of perspective evolved, leading to magnificent works by Giorgione, Brueghel, da Vinci, and other masters of landscape. (27 minutes)

Portraits in Human Sexuality: The Business of Sex

Mary Ann Watson

Pornography shops. Phone sex services. Strip clubs. Culturally, such businesses are typically consigned to the questionable fringes of society. But are there exceptions? In this program, workers in these three industries share their personal experiences; describe their clientele, which, in addition to men, often includes women and couples; and explain how they have lifted their occupations to a higher level by setting strict limits and boundaries that both they and their customers must adhere to. Contains mature themes and explicit language and imagery. (34 minutes)

Bivariate Data: When y Depends on x

University of Sheffield Learning Media Unit

This program demonstrates how "qualitative" bivariate data can be visualized by using a modification of the simple Bar Chart. Quantitative data is dealt with by developing the Dot Plot into the Scatter Diagram, which allows any correlation to show itself in a linear relation. The program explains how this correlation can be modeled by calculating a "Line of Best Fit," how to calculate 95% Confidence Bands, and how to calculate a summary measure for any correlation called the Correlation Coefficient. Finally, the program explains how to deal with data that indicates a curved Line of Best Fit by either finding a way of re-plotting to provide a linear correlation or, alternatively, how to calculate a curved Line of Best Fit. (20 minutes)

Mrs. America Contestants Iron, Sew, and Cook ca. 1955

British Pathe

During World War II, women entered the workforce in record numbers, but after the war ended they were expected to return to the home. Innovations in technology during the 1940s and 1950s, such as the electric washing machine, combined with a popular culture that also idealized the nuclear family (reflected in the television shows Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver) contributed to the image of woman-as-happy-homemaker. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Adrian de Santiago de Compostela-in Spanish

Digital Rights Group Limited

Santiago de Compostela is a small but welcoming city. In this program, a young man named Adrian introduces viewers to the capital of Galicia, known for its cathedral and the many pilgrims it attracts. He then heads for the beach to indulge his passion for surfing, after which he pursues another love-for TV, radio, and film. At a school for audiovisual production, Adrian works on a short movie he is producing. The program concludes with Adrian, who is also a scout leader, on a camping trip with his troop. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (Spanish, 11 minutes)

David de Valls-in Spanish

Digital Rights Group Limited

This program introduces viewers to a skillful young automotive painter named David, and the town of Valls is his home. David invites viewers to come over to his house and meet his family and his animal friends-dogs, cats, and chickens-before heading to the beach with his buddy Juanjo and his girlfriend Marta. After swimming in the ocean and having a snack together, David and Marta join up with their colla castellera, a team that is in training to make tall human towers in the traditional Catalonian way. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (Spanish, 11 minutes)

Mark Twain Drinks Tea with Two Women ca. 1909

The WPA Film Library

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, was one of the most important authors in American literature. He wrote such classics as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889). Copyright The WPA Film Library.