Labor's Comeback: Labor's Man on the Board

Hedrick Smith Productions

Duane Woerth, Director of Northwest Airlines, is different from most American corporate board directors. He's a labor leader, representing employees who own 30 percent of Northwest. What gave Duane Woerth a role in setting corporate policy was the airline's brush with bankruptcy in 1993. Woerth, a Northwest pilot for 15 years, joined with the leaders of other unions to offer the company $900 million in wage and work rule concessions-concessions that not only saved Northwest, but forced its corporate culture to change. Today, Northwest unions have three seats on the board, and influence decision-making from the boardroom to the shop floor. Collaboration between labor leaders such as Duane Woerth and CEO John Dasburg has helped to power Northwest's economic comeback, as the two sides work together to find new efficiencies and create skilled new union jobs. (30 minutes)

Management Combines Forces with Unions-Northwest Airlines

Hedrick Smith Productions

In 1993, as CEO of Northwest Airlines, John Dasburg headed a company on the verge of bankruptcy. Dasburg pulled back from the brink by striking a dramatic agreement with Northwest's union. The union gave up 900 million dollars in wage and work rule concessions, and the owners gave labor three seats on the corporate board and 30 percent ownership of the company. The deal gave Northwest Airlines one of the United States' biggest ESOPs-Employee Stock Ownership Plans. CEO Dasburg believes that Northwest's new relationship with its union gives it a competitive advantage. In the 1980s, Northwest labor relations were so bad that some people nicknamed the company "Cobra Airlines"-they'd strike at anything. Today, Northwest has made a stunning economic comeback, one that Dasburg attributes largely to good labor/management relations. Dasburg likes labor's presence on his board, and voluntarily extended their participation for another ten years. (30 minutes)

Mood Disorders

University of Sheffield Learning Media Unit

Mood disorders, or affective disorders, are discussed in this program filmed in the U.K., together with their symptoms and differential diagnoses. Classifications are based upon the course and severity of symptoms. The two main classifications of mood disorders-manic and depressive-are clearly defined and differentiated according to symptoms. The persistent mood disorders cyclothymia and dysthymia are discussed, along with medical causes of mood disorders, such as hypothalamic tumor. All symptoms are clearly illustrated in interviews with patients suffering from degrees of the various disorders. (39 minutes)

Anatomy of the Human Brain

Skillbank Solutions Ltd

Neuropathologist Dr. Marco Rossi dissects and examines a normal human brain. Using three methods of dissection-coronal plane, CT-MRI plane, and sagittal plane-Dr. Rossi separates the hindbrain from the midbrain, and removes a portion of the brain containing the substantia nigra. The anterior and posterior of the forebrain are dissected, and each section is examined, along with the left occipital lobe. After separating the brain stem from the cerebellum, both are sectioned and examined. (35 minutes)

Disabilities in the Workplace: Working Out

Heartland Releasing

For a person who has a disability, finding and maintaining a job and gaining acceptance at a company can be a difficult process. This program promotes the development of supportive employment within the community by following four very different individuals with disabilities as they meet their respective employment challenges. The program is designed to encourage people with disabilities to persevere in the workplace while helping nondisabled people to better understand the requirements of those who have special needs. (24 minutes)

Can Democracy Survive?

University of Notre Dame

In the Cold War era, democratic values of equality, liberty, and tolerance sustained the countries of Western Europe and North America. With the fall of communism, the question becomes, can democracy survive without a clear-cut enemy? Internal pressures have begun to emerge: voting and other forms of democratic expression are in steady decline; the middle class is disappearing; answers to difficult moral questions seem to elude us; and government remains gridlocked on important social issues. This program examines whether democracy can heal itself, or whether it is destined to follow other forms of government down the path to oblivion. (29 minutes)

Coastal Dunes

Granada Media

At ground level, shallow seas, broad beaches, dunes, and waterlogged hollows seem to comprise a chaotic environment. In fact, there is order and form, produced by the interaction of wind, vegetation, and moving sand. Because sand dunes develop rapidly, the development of a landform can be observed. Measuring wind velocity demonstrates how saltation, sand movement, and erosion happen. The program demonstrates the morphology of dune development and how the complex interaction between it and the vegetation-soil system can be observed and measured. The program also demonstrates how precarious the balance is between the various factors, and how slight changes-including the use of the area by man-can destroy large parts of the system. (20 minutes)

Third Parties in American Politics

Team Sound & Vision

America is the only advanced democracy with a two-party system. Advocates says it helps unite a vast, multi-ethnic nation. But third-party candidates have had a major influence on American presidential elections. The coalitions that have held the two parties together in the past are now shifting. More so than in previous presidential elections, the 1996 race may see the emergence of one or more serious presidential candidates who say it’s time for something new. This program features several political experts discussing the potential impact of a third party in 1996. (24 minutes)

May I Help You? Commendable Customer Service

Cambridge Educational

This video teaches beginning workers how to provide good customer service through maintaining a good attitude, projecting positive body language, using the correct tone of voice, and developing rapport with the customer. Also explains and demonstrates proven techniques to placate angry customers. Better service leads to customer satisfaction and is good for both the career of the capable employees and future of the company. A Cambridge Educational Production. One 30-minute video.

Finance

Essay Films

Today, billions of dollars move instantly between international markets via electronic trading. Finance is one of the world's biggest international industries, and the pace of its globalization is accelerating. Is true globalization the likely outcome, bringing with it the emergence of a few financial superpowers? Meeting the needs of the consumer is paramount-they will demand convenience and will bank and trade electronically. How will financial institutions cope with less cash and more electronic interfacing? The financial editor of The Economist, and executives from Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Banque de France, the Chase Manhattan Bank, and UBS Hong Kong address these challenges. (37 minutes)

Contemporary Life v. the Constitution

Doctoroff Media Group

When the authors of the Constitution met in 1787, they could not possibly have imagined what the world would be like 200 years later. This program examines two controversies today that have become tests of the Constitution-the use of mandatory drug testing by companies and the establishment of widely-accessible "dossiers" of personal information on computers, which the Supreme Court has ruled are not protected by the Constitution. (60 minutes)

Isaac Asimov

Doctoroff Media Group

Isaac Asimov's works cover an enormous spectrum: from science fiction and science fact, to children's books. Hailed by some as "the greatest explainer of our age," Asimov discusses evolution and the correlation between science and religion, in the first part of this program. In the second part, he addresses the future of education itself. Asimov was famous for thinking globally and rationally. In this program with Bill Moyers, he explains why we all must think similarly if we want to survive, and why we can't wait for the start of the next century. (60 minutes)

The Changing Role of Women: Mary Catherine Bateson

Doctoroff Media Group

The subject of women and their roles at home and at work is one of the major and continuing stories of the day. Mary Catherine Bateson, anthropologist and author, has written on topics ranging from the social consequences of the AIDS epidemic to life with her celebrated parents, anthropologists Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson. One of her primary areas of interest is the social consequences of the changing roles of women. In this program with Bill Moyers, she talks about how the idea of "home" as a place to give and receive nurture might become a new metaphor for the workplace. Bateson also discusses how women can create order and sense out of their conflicting commitments. (30 minutes)

Examining the "Economic Miracle" of East Asia: Peter Berger

Doctoroff Media Group

Walk into any bookstore these days and you’ll see at least half a dozen books on what American business executives can learn from Japanese managers. But there’s more to the lesson than just the techniques of management. In this program with Bill Moyers, Peter Berger discusses how studying the "economic miracle" of East Asia can also reveal some important truths about the state of our democracy, and about the character of individuals within the capitalist system. Berger—a professor at Boston University and director of the Institute for the Study of Economic Culture—analyzes the Japanese style of capitalism and argues that what works for one country may not necessarily work for another. (30 minutes)

Ethics and Scientific Progress: Maxine Singer

Doctoroff Media Group

Back in the early '70s, when scientists first learned to manipulate the living gene, they put a moratorium on some kinds of molecular experiments to give themselves time to think about what they were doing and set some guidelines for the research. Now genetic research is in full swing, as scientists work on projects ranging from developing more fertile chickens to curing cancer. But even as the discoveries mount, the dissenting voices are also rising. In this program with Bill Moyers, Dr. Maxine Singer, the geneticist, discusses her concerns with the ethics of science, the dilemmas of choice, and the consequences that so often accompany scientific progress. She also talks about the image of scientists in our society and the ethics of genetic engineering. (30 minutes)

How the Human Mind Works: Patricia Smith Churchland

Doctoroff Media Group

Professor of Philosophy Patricia Smith Churchland is probing a new frontier in the area of brain research, convinced that exploration into the physical function of our "wonder tissue" can help us better understand what our thoughts mean and how we can control them. In her book, Neurophilosophy, she describes how recent discoveries about the brain call into question such basic philosophical concepts as free will and rational thinking. In this program with Bill Moyers, Dr. Churchland discusses startling new theories about how the mind works and about how much control we have over our thoughts, decisions, and choices. (30 minutes)

Science and Gender: Evelyn Fox Keller

Doctoroff Media Group

When in the 1950s Evelyn Fox Keller ventured forth to become a scientist, she discovered it was a man's world. Training as a theoretical physicist and working in both mathematical biology and the history of science, she wondered why most scientists were men and why the language of science reflected masculine metaphors and values. Keller has grappled with the meaning and consequences of these stereotypes ever since. In this program with Bill Moyers, Keller discusses how gender plays a significant role in the language that scientists use to describe their work. (30 minutes)

Mortal Choices and Public Policy: Ruth Macklin

Doctoroff Media Group

Pregnancy, once the most private of concerns, has become the center of public controversy. Contraceptives, abortion, fetal alcohol syndrome, and related issues have put the debate in the headlines, in the courts, and on the streets. Ruth Macklin, professor of bioethics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, has worked with medical students and professionals to suggest intelligent ways of thinking through the moral obligations they face in their daily work, defining the philosophical principles that doctors and patients face when confronted with such issues as suffering, choosing who receives care, and allowing dignity to the dying. In this program with Bill Moyers, Macklin explores the philosophical problems that can confront any of us?patient and family, parent and child, the living and dying?at any time. (52 minutes)

Who Owns Our Government?

Doctoroff Media Group

This program with Bill Moyers examines the effect of political contributions on public policy. The program shows how campaign contributions to key committee members of Congress helped cause the Savings and Loan debacle; how a loophole in the campaign finance law is permitting large cash contributions—so called "soft money"—to undermine the public financing of presidential campaigns; and how special interest money from the $700 billion health care industry is being used to undermine health care reform. (60 minutes)

Science in the Arena

Filmoption International

Since the first Olympic Games, 2600 years ago, the goal of athletes has been to win; however, methods of winning have changed. This program shows three contributions of modern science to the feats of athletes: sports psychology, which uses various psychological techniques, such as autosuggestion, rituals, mental imagery, and relaxation, that enable athletes to extend their physical limits; better health through more careful training, with adequate periods of rest and recuperation; and genetics, which can lead to the pre-selection of athletes who are genetically likely to be winners. (23 minutes)

Stress: Keeping Your Cool

WSMV-TV

This program looks at the impact that stress has on our society and describes positive and negative stress, stress control, and ways to simplify a hectic lifestyle. Experts identify what causes stress, why women are experiencing such high levels of stress in their lives, and how teenagers are particularly prone to stress. The program explores the relationship between stress levels and health and the growing recognition in medical circles that physical ailments are often linked to, if not caused by, mental and emotional stress and anxieties. (36 minutes)

Cognitive Development

Uniview Worldwide

The aim of this program is to examine Piaget’s theory and to critically evaluate it in light of modern research. The study of child development in the 20th century revolved around Jean Piaget’s theories, and the program clearly describes their central themes, covering the cognitive stages of development from birth to 12 years of age, giving illustrations of children’s behavior at each level. Recent research is examined in relation to each stage and comparisons drawn with the theories of Jerome Bruner. The program concludes that children are more cognitively capable at an earlier age than Piaget suggested, but it is the ages rather than the stages that are disputed. Other developments such as metacognition and theory of mind are outlined, and recent research findings are reported. (57 minutes)

Neurotic, Stress-Related, and Somatoform Disorders

University of Sheffield Learning Media Unit

This program, filmed in the U.K., discusses the following disorders and their differential diagnoses: phobic anxiety; anxiety; obsessive-compulsive disorder, from minor to acute; stress reactions and adjustment; and dissociative disorders. Subdisorders discussed include Korsakov’s syndrome; agoraphobia and social phobia; generalized anxiety and mixed-anxiety-and-depressive disorder; panic disorder; and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Patients suffering from each disorder exhibit the various symptoms in interviews conducted by psychiatrists. (45 minutes)

Extraordinary Answers to Common Interview Questions

Motion Masters

“What can you tell me about yourself?” “Why do you want to leave your current job?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Common questions, but difficult to answer. This program uses a quiz-show format and career experts to help job seekers recognize good and bad answers to many of the most common questions—with an emphasis on preparation for being interviewed. Key principles of effective interviewing are outlined and applied in simulated interview situations. A Cambridge Educational Production. (22 minutes)

Oil and Energy

Essay Films

The world demand for energy by 2020 will be much greater than it is today. Can we meet the demand? All energy sources will be needed but oil will dominate. Production will move into deeper waters and more remote places, which means longer pipelines. Even if reserves are found, concerns for the environment may prevent their use. Sheikh Yamani, Chairman of the Centre for Global Energy Studies; the Chairman of Shell Oil; the Secretary General of OPEC; and experts from Chevron, the Worldwatch Institute, and Andersen Consulting, among others, consider energy technology, transportation, distribution, markets, and cartels. (32 minutes, color)

The Retailing Industry

Essay Films

Retailing is no longer a supply-based industry, it is now consumer-led the world over, and this trend will intensify. What store format is likely to succeed in the future? How will supply and distribution systems provide a competitive edge? In developed countries, saturated markets and low population growth mean that the successful retailer will have to expand into growth markets, but how, and where are the emerging markets? Leading retailers from around the world discuss consumer trends, merchandising, marketing, new technologies, and strategies for growth. (39 minutes)

This Way to an A: Effective Study Skills

Cambridge Educational

Why do we have to learn this? When will I ever use this information once I get out of school? When students acquire the ability to answer these questions for themselves, they develop an improved understanding of their subjects along with the ability to identify and retain pertinent information. This upbeat video teaches students the Empty "V" System which stresses the importance and effectiveness of deciding the purpose of each lesson in order to better understand key information. Students learn proven techniques for studying, reviewing, and retaining information that fit into any lifestyle or class structure. Reading and taking notes becomes easier, more effective, and less time-consuming as students learn how to find key facts and ideas. Study sessions become more efficient as students learn tips for condensing information into memorable formats and the effectiveness of frequently referring to the condensed versions. This important lesson entertains busy, lazy, eager, and reluctant students as they learn to apply the skills that last a lifetime. A Cambridge Educational Production.

Our Grieving Hearts: Stories of Parental Bereavement

Filmoption International

Franca and Peter Napoli said a long goodbye to their 4-year-old daughter Christina, who died of a brain tumor. Linda and Glen Woods lost two sons, one in a car accident, one to suicide. And Margaret and former Canadian prime minister Pierre Trudeau's son Michel drowned. In this powerful program, three couples describe the ordeal of losing a child and their search for meaning in the face of tragedy that can become an all-consuming grief. It is a search that begins with tears, denial, and guilt at surviving one's offspring, but often ends in a new equilibrium and a heightened sense of the sacredness of life. (46 minutes)

The "In" Crowd and Social Cruelty

ABC News

What does it take to be popular? Quite often it has nothing to do with being nice. In this ABC News special, correspondent John Stossel visits middle and high schools to discover why kids dish out abuse, why they take it, and what parents and school administrators can do to make it better. He also visits schools with successful anti-bullying programs. Discussions with students, as well as with psychologist Michael Thompson, author of Best Friends, Worst Enemies, reveal a number of factors that cause popularity or unpopularity among children, adolescents, and even adults. (41 minutes)

Challenges of the 21st-Century CEO

Window to the World Communications

In this program, The Dow Chemical Company, the past and present of America's venerable chemical industry, catches a glimpse of the industry's possible future in Chemdex, an online B-to-B exchange, as chairman William Stavropoulos and former Chemdex CEO David Perry find common ground in their assessment of the hurdles facing tomorrow's CEOs. In addition, MBA students and faculty from the University of Michigan Business School ask questions about the triple bottom line, the role of the Web as a business information conduit, and what concerns keep Stavropoulos and Perry up at night. (57 minutes)

Internet Shopping in the 21st Century

Window to the World Communications

This program, filmed at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, links two innovators who really know e-commerce: Amazon.com’s Jeff Bezos, standard-bearer for all companies operating solely online; and David Dyer, president and CEO of Lands’ End, who expanded his brand into cyberspace as well as into the clothing department of Sears to make his business a leader in the apparel arena. Together they address the challenges of e-tailing in the post–New Economy world while MBA students and faculty ask questions about Internet privacy, the commercial digital divide, and consumer demands for very rapid delivery. (57 minutes)

Innovators of Silicon Valley

Window to the World Communications

Home to thousands of IT-related companies, Silicon Valley generates approximately $200 billion in revenue annually. In this program, two icons of high-tech innovation-Scott McNealy, chairman and CEO of Sun Microsystems, and Marc Andreessen, chairman of Loudcloud and co-founder of Netscape-talk about the CEO as superstar, facing the competition, organizing a team, and Silicon Valley culture. In addition, MBA students and faculty at the Stanford Graduate School of Business ask questions about fostering creativity, broadband wireless technology, and Microsoft's place in the future of computing. (57 minutes)

Defense, Aerospace, and Cyberspace

Window to the World Communications

Filmed at The Anderson School at UCLA, this program teams up Philip Condit, chairman and CEO of The Boeing Company, and Kent Kresa, chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman, to describe the future of the aerospace and defense industries. Together, they reveal some of the plans that will likely affect travel and warfare in the coming decades. In addition, MBA students and faculty ask questions about the complexities of satisfying the needs of the consumer, commercial, and defense markets, as well as important lessons Condit and Kresa have learned. (57 minutes)

Staying on Top in Turbulent Times

Window to the World Communications

Pharmaceuticals and banking are among the most profitable industries in the world. What are these companies doing to remain profitable during the post-9/11 economic downturn? In this program, Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of Bank One Corporation, and Raymond Gilmartin, chairman, president, and CEO of Merck and Company, talk about leadership during turbulent times; the outsider as insider, when a CEO is tasked with operating a business that was previously family-run; and what lies ahead for corporate America. (58 minutes)

Jack Welch: Icon of Leadership

Window to the World Communications

This program, guest-hosted by CNBC’s Stuart Varney, profiles Jack Welch, dubbed Most Admired CEO of the Century by Forbes and lauded by Fortune as “perhaps the most admired CEO of his generation.” General Electric’s former chairman and CEO shares his commonsense philosophy and the leadership initiatives that transformed GE and revolutionized the world of business. In addition, MBA students and faculty from the University of Michigan Business School ask questions about the difference between creating an edge and creating fear, whether the GE leadership model can be transferred to governmental agencies, and Welch’s worst professional decision.

Dynamic Leadership in Turbulent Times

Window to the World Communications

If terrorism and scandal have undermined the strength and credibility of American business, so too have they stimulated a new determination to improve the way business is done. In this program, two of the New York region's top executives-Charles Lee, chairman and co-CEO of Verizon Communications, and Arthur Ryan, chairman, CEO, and president of Prudential Financial-reflect on corporate America after September 11th, business ethics in a post-Enron world, and industry regulatory issues. (58 minutes)

Carl Gustav Jung: An Introduction

Nederlandse Omroep Stichting

Using Jung's memories as a guideline, this essay-biography explores both his exterior and his interior life. The program shows where he grew up, lived, and worked, and visualizations of his dreams and fantasies (including the famous phallus dream); analyzes the importance of his discoveries and the significance of his break with Freud; and broadly introduces the revolution Jung created and the questions he posed. (60 minutes)

Harm's Way: The Lessons of Youth Violence

Planet Pictures

Are the increasingly frequent accounts of wanton, often cold-blooded youth violence a reflection of a toxic culture or the problems of troubled, isolated individuals? This program tells the stories of several young offenders from their own perspectives as well as from those of their families and the families whose lives they have irreparably changed. Interviews with social workers, law enforcement and probation officers, psychologists, criminologists, forensic psychiatrists, and, most importantly, the kids themselves offer possible answers to a deeply disturbing problem. (47 minutes)

Issues in Water Quality

Wild Hare Productions

The U.S. needs more than 340 billion gallons of fresh water every day, but industrial effluent, agricultural runoff, and municipal discharge are contributing to an ongoing decline in water quality. In this program, Marty Tittelbaum, of the University of New Orleans; a water quality consultant; an environmental attorney; teachers; and many others address public health concerns, the need for stricter process controls, and broader enforcement of the Clean Water Act, while emphasizing the importance of information-sharing, educational outreach, and grassroots involvement in citizen action groups and environmental restoration projects. (40 minutes)

Coping with Phobias

WSMV-TV

This program explains why people have phobias and how they can usually be overcome. It focuses on fear of flying, explaining how to understand what is happening on the plane and within oneself and thereby become more comfortable with flying. The only phobia more common than fear of flying is fear of public speaking; the program visits a speech class to explain the dynamics of this phobia and provide specific suggestions on overcoming the fears involved. (28 minutes)

Power Sharing at Daimler-Benz

Hedrick Smith Productions

Edzard Reuter, Former Chairman, Daimler-BenzIn the U.S. it would be branded "communism," but at Daimler-Benz, union officials actually interview candidates for top corporate executive jobs. Edzard Reuter, former chairman of Germany's largest corporation, explains what he believes are Germany's principal competitive advantages over American companies, including a unique system of power sharing that enables owners, managers, and labor to sit together in a process that would be revolutionary in America. (36 minutes)

Keiretsu and the Friday Lunch

Hedrick Smith Productions

Minoru Makihara, President, Mitsubishi Corp.Each Friday, executives, employees, shareholders, and strategic partners meet over lunch to map the long-term strategy for Mitsubishi. For Japan, competitiveness is the product of consensus. Minoru Makihara, whose selection as president of Mitsubishi in 1992 caused a stir in Tokyo because he had spent much of his career outside Japan (including earning an undergraduate degree at Harvard), has a unique vantage point from which to view the differences between Japanese and American management-and what the two can learn from one another. (36 minutes)

Taking Risks at Intel

Hedrick Smith Productions

Andrew S. Grove, CEO, Intel Corp.Before "Intel Inside" became the sine qua non of PC manufacturing, Intel faced the prospect of being squeezed out of the microchip market by Japanese manufacturers who threatened to turn the chip into a commodity. Here, Andrew Grove explains how Intel shrugged off a business-as-usual mindset and began encouraging innovation and experimentation, enabling the company to climb back to the top of an industry where the core product is reinvented every six months. (32 minutes)

The Once Good Earth: Understanding Soil

EBS Korea

Beneath our feet lies a world of violence, death, and renewal-the soil. This program takes viewers deep inside that unseen realm, focusing on the chemical and ecological complexity that enriches soil and sustains plant and animal life. A wide array of fungi, microorganisms, insects, and small animals are examined, illustrating the roles they play in the development of root systems and eventually the farms and forests humans need to survive. Highlighting the use of organic fertilizers and pesticides, the program shows that the medium in which life grows and dies is more than the sum of its parts, and that, although the true importance of soil is rarely visible, it must not be taken for granted. (46 minutes)

Organizing Quantitative Data

Uniview Worldwide

This video focuses on effective ways to understand and organize data using descriptive statistics. Analyzing data collected from studies of young music students, the video helps viewers sort through basic data-interpretation concepts: measures of central tendency, levels of measurement, measures of dispersion, and graphs. A wide range of organization principles are covered, including mode, median, and mean; discrete and continuous data; nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio data; standard deviation; and normal distribution. Animation and graphics clarify and reinforce each concept. The video concludes with a quick quiz to assess understanding and focus on key areas. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (37 minutes)

To Have and Have Not: Wealth and Poverty in the New China

Wide Angle

Every year this nation's economy struggles to absorb millions of the unemployed, while the rich move to gated communities with private schools and tennis courts. That might sound like America, but it isn't. This Wide Angle documentary studies the new China, once the home of Mao's rigidly imposed social equality-and today, a member of the World Trade Organization containing both staggeringly wealthy and tragically destitute citizens. The country's commitment to private enterprise and free markets may reshape China more in a single year than most countries change in a decade. This eye-opening program illustrates the effect of that dynamic on the people of China. (56 minutes)

Mind Talk: The Brain's New Story

Bob Drake & Wendy Conquest

What is the difference between the mind and the brain? Are they separable? Are they even quantifiable? And where does the soul fit in? In this thought-provoking program, experts including Oxford mathematician Sir Roger Penrose, cognitive scientist Dr. Daniel Dennett, and cyber-age techno-visionary Jaron Lanier contemplate the social and moral impact of brain research and questions such as how matter developed consciousness, whether computers can model human abilities, how free "free will" really is, and where legal responsibility for actions begins and ends. This intriguing program is a vital resource in the ongoing challenge to understand that which makes human beings truly human. A Bob Drake/Wendy Conquest Production. (59 minutes)

Advertising

Planet Pictures

Some Americans charge that the advertising industry promotes materialism and compels them to buy things they don't want. However, most are unaware that the TV and radio shows, newspapers, and magazines they enjoy for virtually no cost are paid for almost entirely by the sale of advertising time or space. This program features a historical survey of the methods of advertising in the U.S. Topics include the mass-marketing triumph of Lydia Pinkham's 19th-century patent medicines; the role of sponsorship in radio and early broadcast television; the application of marketing principles to the 1964 Johnson/Goldwater campaign, which featured the well-known daisy/atom bomb ad; and a step-by-step look at how a Ford Ranger TV spot was made by the J. Walter Thompson agency. The program is a valuable aid in understanding the persuasive, pervasive nature of advertising. (28 minutes)

Cluny: A Light in the Night

SFP Productions

During the Middle Ages, Cluny Abbey dominated western Europe with a power that rivaled the papacy itself. The abbots of Cluny-men of great sanctity and commanding ability-centralized the Benedictine Order into a system in which they directly controlled all of the hundreds of other monasteries. Under their guidance, thousands of monastics joined together in studies and activities that greatly enriched medieval life. As an outgrowth of their efforts, the code of chivalry was created, which redirected the energies of warring knights into the Crusades; pilgrimages to the numerous monasteries became fashionable, which increased the exchange of knowledge and culture throughout Europe; and monastic business models began to influence secular commerce. This program offers a fresh look at the architecture and sociopolitical impact of Cluny, at one time the largest church in the Western world. (53 minutes)English

Perception: The Theories

Uniview Worldwide

Can perception be explained in terms of sensation? In this program, the senses, including proprioception, are described; the structuralist, gestalt, constructivist, and direct perception theories are critically analyzed, focusing on both their strengths and weaknesses; and perceptual models such as those of Ulric Neisser and David Marr are presented. Many examples of the perceptual theories are provided. In addition, the roles of Wundt, Wertheimer, Gregory, and Gibson are discussed, along with key perceptual concepts such as Weber's Law, the Principle of Pragnaz, and the Laws of Proximity, Closure, and Continuity. An excellent overview of perception theory and various interpretations. (48 minutes)

Echoes of Autism

Nightline

Do people with autism experience love, romantic attraction, and heartbreak the same way non-autistic people feel those emotions? This ABC News program profiles Paul DeSavino, a 36-year-old man living with the disorder who says he is amorously drawn to a female acquaintance. Interviews with Paul, his mother, and autism expert Dr. Peter Gerhardt shed light on the complexities of the subject. An additional segment entitled "My Brother's Keeper" examines the disorder in the context of sibling connections. A young man discusses his brother's autism and how it has shaped their relationship, which is visibly expressed in a loving, open manner. (23 minutes)

Economic Development of Brownfields

Wild Hare Productions

Job creation, tax base expansion, neighborhood improvement, and sustainable development are only four of the many themes covered in this documentary as it presents the economics side of infill development using examples drawn from the Northeast and Southwest. The EDA's Dennis Alvord and David Sampson, environmental engineering and management specialist Ira Whitman, and a host of other experts discuss how communities are using strategies including tax increment financing to redevelop nonperforming assets such as the Bethlehem Steel site, in Pennsylvania. Produced by John W. Sutherlin, Ph.D. (29 minutes)

Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason: Sir John Houghton

Doctoroff Media Group

An atmospheric physicist and a leading expert on global warming, Sir John Houghton speaks as a scientist and evangelical Christian. The author of Does God Play Dice? A Look at the Story of the Universe and The Search for God: Can Science Help? talks with Bill Moyers, explaining his belief that science and religion, rather than dividing society, can both work towards improving the human condition. (28 minutes)

Journeys into Islamic China

Grand Brilliance

In addition to trade goods, religious beliefs also followed the ancient Silk Road into China. Today, a vibrant minority of more than 20 million Chinese Muslims of various ethnic groups live harmoniously among an overall population of more than a billion. This program traces the history of Islam in China while illustrating the Muslim way of life there, including prayer, religious education, and cultural activities. (52 minutes)

Cluny: A Light in the Night

SFP Productions

During the Middle Ages, Cluny Abbey dominated western Europe with a power that rivaled the papacy itself. The abbots of Cluny-men of great sanctity and commanding ability-centralized the Benedictine Order into a system in which they directly controlled all of the hundreds of other monasteries. Under their guidance, thousands of monastics joined together in studies and activities that greatly enriched medieval life. As an outgrowth of their efforts, the code of chivalry was created, which redirected the energies of warring knights into the Crusades; pilgrimages to the numerous monasteries became fashionable, which increased the exchange of knowledge and culture throughout Europe; and monastic business models began to influence secular commerce. This program offers a fresh look at the architecture and sociopolitical impact of Cluny, at one time the largest church in the Western world. Also available in English. (53 minutes)French with English subtitles

Asperger's Syndrome: Autism and Obsessive Behavior

BBC Worldwide Learning

It is the size of the frontal cortex that helps separate the human brain from that of other animals. This part allows humans to communicate, infer meaning, and imagine, all basic to the socialization process. But there is a group of people, primarily males, who lack a small piece of this frontal cortex and who suffer from a mild form of autism. Identified as Asperger's syndrome in 1940, this condition makes them incapable of everyday social interactions. They live in a constant state of anxiety, a result of the phobias that are a part of the disease. This program profiles the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome and what sufferers and their families can do to overcome the limitations that it imposes. Original BBC broadcast title: I'm Not Stupid. (30 minutes)

Feminist Literary Voices

TV Ontario

Has feminist literature gone mainstream? And what place do women's presses have in society as it is today? This program offers valuable insights but no consensus as Gloria Steinem; Germaine Greer; Naomi Wolf; Lynn Crosbie, editor of Click: Becoming Feminists; Virago Press' Lennie Goodings; and Althea Prince, of Women's Press, Canada's oldest feminist publishing house, address these and other issues. Additional topics include personal "click" moments, idealized versus real-world motherhood, equality-and loss of equality-in relationships, and the liberating feeling of menopause. A reading by poet Dionne Brand completes the program. (28 minutes)

The Scene of the Crime

Institut National de L’Audiovisual

Before detectives set foot on a crime scene, forensic scientists must first painstakingly glean every bit of evidence. In this program, Professor Margot of the Forensic Science Institute of Lausanne describes advances in criminal science. New technology has made it possible to capture footprints with Mylar and static electricity rather than plaster; to cause fingerprints on a shell casing to reappear after the bullet has been fired and ejected; to computerize Identikit composites; and to identify firearms and ammunition by discharging weapons into pseudo-flesh and examining the results. The contributions of Reiss and Locard to crime scene analysis, along with Godart's role in the 1927 Sacco and Vanzetti investigation, provide some of the historical antecedents of modern criminology. (55 minutes)

Positive and Negative Numbers

Agency for Instructional Technology

This video describes how to perform computations using positive and negative numbers, interpret the results, and determine the break-even point in a business situation. Dramatized segments and computer animations illustrate why bridges require expansion joints; how to track the rushing yardage of a high school football player; and how to adjust profit and debt to bring a start-up lawn-care business into the black. (20 minutes)

Probability

Agency for Instructional Technology

This video describes how to use statistics to determine risk and how to calculate the likelihood of two and three independent events occurring simultaneously. Dramatized segments and computer animations involve learning how risk factors influence the cost of car insurance; assessing a fire department's request for a new truck and crew; and figuring out the odds of dice combinations. (20 minutes)

Islam and Pluralism

C.T.V.C.

In this program, Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, explains his government's approach to multiculturalism within Islam. Although Malaysia is a multicultural and multireligious society, the official religion is Islam. Drawing examples from Islamic history, Anwar Ibrahim argues for a tolerant and pluralistic approach to Islam. He also explores issues of non-Muslim minorities, Islamic fundamentalism, and economic development, and its impact on Islamic values. (30 minutes)

The Nature of Science

Filmoption International

What distinguishes science from other human endeavors? How does scientific knowledge develop? What differentiates pseudo-science from science? This program attempts to answer these questions and give an account of the characteristics of scientific activity. The show deals with the importance of scientific instruments in the exploration of the universe and our view of the world. It also shows the progression of those scientific processes that allow us to solve a wide variety of problems, from the cosmic to car trouble. The program also explains why astrology cannot be considered a true science. (23 minutes)

Business Etiquette: Professionalism 101

Cambridge Educational

How should you balance social media and your job? What’s the best way to ask for a raise? Who should pick up the tab for a business lunch? In this program, both business experts and a focus group of young professionals advise viewers on the proper way to conduct oneself in different types of work-related situations. Among the many topics covered are nonverbal communication and “personal space,” handling dissatisfied callers, when and how to interrupt a busy colleague, composing professional e-mails, asking for a raise, and managing time effectively. The focus group also offers tips and anecdotes on what not to do at work. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational/MotionMasters Coproduction. Part of the series Professionalism 101. (25 minutes)

Environmental Impacts: Ethical Textiles

Digital Rights Group Limited

What would happen if we changed the way our clothes are made and sold? If we used different fibers or different agricultural techniques? If we insisted that facilities which produce textile products dispose of chemicals and materials properly? This program assesses the environmental impact of the textile industry both in the U.K. and abroad. It explores the ecological footprint of textile production in Bangladesh, and shows how the true cost of cheap textiles is being felt by the very poorest living downstream from polluting textile factories. It also looks at how companies are working to reduce the harmful results of their presence in the ecosystem by using state-of-the-art water recycling plants and by making better use of their waste streams. A part of the series Ethical Textiles: Sustainability and Fair Trade. (27 minutes)

Environmental Impacts and Sustainability: Issues in Globalization

Digital Rights Group Limited

Dhaka is the center of a large textile industry and a significant contributor to Bangladesh’s economy, but the waste it generates is causing big problems: local residents must vie with factories for access to energy and clean water, but manufacturers are reluctant to implement expensive pollution controls. This program travels to Dhaka's slums to show the destructive effects of industrial pollution on both the environment and human health, then looks at efforts to clean up the manufacturing process. Case studies include Padma Dyeing and Weaving in Bangladesh, and Axminster Carpets, a U.K. textile factory located in a national park. Part of the series Issues in Globalization. (25 minutes)

Evidence and Forensics: Due Process

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

No matter how careful they are, criminals almost always leave some trace of their identity behind. In this program, legal and forensic experts explain different types of evidence and how each is gathered and used in court. The work of various forensic specialists is described, and the Hollywood version of crime scene investigation is compared to what really happens at a site and in the lab. The video also looks at a few drawbacks of digital evidence and at how fingerprinting stacks up against DNA samples—the new gold standard in crime detection. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences/MotionMasters Coproduction. Part of the series Due Process. (30 minutes)

Moyers & Company: Rita Dove—Decoding the Language of Poetry

Doctoroff Media Group

In this edition of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers welcomes former U.S. poet laureate Rita Dove, who received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama. Dove served two terms as poet laureate, the youngest and the first African-American to be named to that prestigious position. Through an intimate conversation and select readings, Moyers and Dove explore American history, language, culture, and ideas. They also talk about the responsibility and controversy that comes with editing a prestigious anthology, as Dove was recently tasked for The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry. Broadcast date: February 17, 2012. (28 minutes)

Fashion Victims: Textile Toxins in a Global Industry

German United Distributors

Social awareness may be the latest fashion trend as an increasing number of Western consumers demand eco-friendly products, created under worker-friendly conditions. But textile toxins that have been banned in Europe are still used in Asia, causing illness to garment workers before finding their way to retail outlets worldwide—and injuring human health at every point of the global distribution route. This program examines the prevalence of harmful chemicals in textiles, following a trail from sick retail consumers back to manufacturing centers in Shanghai, India, and Bangladesh, where rates of respiratory illness and cancer are on the rise. Speaking with toxicologists, health experts, and the workers themselves, the video delves into the unsafe practices used in the production of shoes, distressed jeans, and any garment dyed black, with an eye-opening segment on GMO cotton and allegedly organic fabric.

Expensive, Ongoing Battles: The Mind of a Leader 2

Holk & Lassenius

At what point should a leader disengage from a costly dispute, especially one that has no resolution in sight? Based on recommendations in the second chapter of The Art of War, this program focuses on setting priorities concerning allocation of resources. With Stan Shih (Acer Inc.), who advises that a low-yield product line might have to be dropped to support one with a greater potential profit, and Hans Engell, Bruce Cohen, Lars Håkanson, and Jim Buckmaster. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 2. (18 minutes)

Fortune and Ability: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

In the first chapter of The Prince Machiavelli discusses the difference between gaining territory through inheritance and gaining it through skill. This program addresses the combination of luck, talent, and hard work needed to rise to the top of an organization. With music producer Tony Visonti (U2, David Bowie), who believes that leadership qualities are inborn but can also be learned, and Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, Mads Øvlisen, Nicolas Winding Refn, Bengt Baron, Björn Borg, Franz Beckenbauer, Marc Soustrot, Philip Kotler, Michael Dukakis, Pat Boone, and Richard Valdemar. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (27 minutes)

External Organizations and Markets: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

In Chapter 3 of The Prince Machiavelli says that newly conquered territories pose a unique set of problems, and that it’s best for a ruler to reside there himself rather than appoint a governor. This program deals with issues surrounding the penetration of new markets and the pros and cons of establishing a local presence. With marketing guru Philip Kotler, who explains that he favors decentralization because “even if the company is global, all markets are local,” and Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, Torben Ballegaard Sørensen, Bengt Baron, Stan Shih, Katie Ford, and Jim Buckmaster. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (29 minutes)

Carrying Out Good and Bad Initiatives: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

In the eighth chapter of The Prince, Machiavelli discusses taking power through criminal means, saying that the new leader, regardless of how he gained the throne, must then act for the public good—except in the case of benefits, which should be offered sparingly. In this program, successful executives comment on the best way to carry out new initiatives. With Professor John Dunn (Cambridge University), who feels that if harm is unavoidable, it’s better to impact many people all at once rather than one at a time; and Mads Øvlisen, Bengt Baron, Edward Ashbee, Friedrich Mutter, Lynda Curtis, and Tony Visconti. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Scare Campaigns: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

A powerful prince can control his subjects by alarming them with stories of the enemy’s cruelty, by promising a war will not last long, or by retaliating publicly against outspoken critics, according to chapter 10 of The Prince. This program explores the use of scare tactics and disinformation to manipulate rivals and steer outcomes in business and politics. With filmmaker Michael Moore (Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11), who strongly believes that a well-educated public will not fall for propaganda , and Larry Flynt, Jim Buckmaster, Jokke, Bengt Baron, Edward Ashbee, and Richard Valdemar. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Untouchable Positions and Institutions: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

Ecclesiastical principalities are relatively simple to rule because they are bound by strictures so ancient and powerful that no one dares question them—or so says Machiavelli in chapter 11 of The Prince. This program looks at the idea of untouchable corporate mandates and when they should be challenged. With Steven Hilton, who describes the fresh outlook he was able to bring to the philanthropic organization founded by his grandfather due to having worked outside of the nonprofit world before taking over as CEO, and Mads Øvlisen, Hans Engell, John Dunn, and Edward Ashbee. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Outsourcing and Strategic Alliances: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

Machiavelli warned against enlisting foreign troops, stating in chapter 13 of The Prince that it would ultimately spell defeat for one’s own kingdom. This program explores the role of outsourcing and strategic alliances on the path to success—although, despite the risk of aiding potential competitors, modern leaders find more benefit in these practices than did Machiavelli. With LEGO chairman Mads Øvlisen, who envisions companies like his working together “in a galaxy of alliances” that fosters innovation, and Torben Ballegaard Sørensen, Dr. Ulrich Bez, Garry Kasparov, Stan Shih, Richard Valdemar, and Bruce Cohen. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Personal Assistants: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

Having an aide who is capable, loyal, and intelligent is essential, as Machiavelli writes in chapter 22 of The Prince. This program focuses on the traits and responsibilities of a good personal assistant, and the desirability of finding an aide who can be trusted to work independently. With former Danish prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, who says the best aides are those who feel a sense of committed co-ownership and who are not afraid to question potentially unwise decisions, and Philip Kotler, Michael Dukakis, Steven Hilton, and Tony Visconti. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Flatterers and Truthful Advisors: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

In chapter 23 of The Prince, Machiavelli cautions rulers against falling prey to flattery, advising them to trust only wise and honest counsel. This program addresses the need for leaders to separate flattery from truthful assessments, with a special look at critiques of art and artists. With product designer Philippe Starck, who tries to avoid the influence and opinions of mainstream culture and who thinks little of those who call him a genius, and Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, Philip Kotler, Nicolas Winding Refn, Dr. Ulrich Bez, Pat Boone, and Steven Hilton. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (28 minutes)

Judging Hereditary Leaders: The Mind of a Leader 1

Holk & Lassenius

Are leaders who assume power through inheritance held to a higher standard than those who fought hard for the crown, as Machiavelli writes in chapter 24 of The Prince? Is it true that in family firms the first two generations do well and the third generation of management spoils it all? In this program, the challenges faced by those inheriting a family concern, whether in business, politics, or the arts, are discussed. With Katie Ford, who describes how she joined and eventually took over as CEO of her parents’ modeling agency, and Steven Hilton, Marc Soustrot, Lars Håkanson, and Nicolas Winding Refn. Part of the series The Mind of a Leader 1. (26 minutes)

The Autism Puzzle

BBC Worldwide Learning

Forty years ago autism was an obscure disorder that was thought to affect only two to four children in every 10,000, but now some British teachers are claiming to see it in one out of every 86 children. What has happened? Is there an epidemic of autism? If so, what’s causing it? Or is it that awareness has grown and the definition of autism has changed over the years since 1943 when the term was first coined? This documentary looks at the history of the condition and considers current research into causes, treatment, and prevalence. It also includes interviews with some of the world’s leading experts on autism and follows experimental research into autistic thinking, using state-of-the-art MRI scanners. A BBC Production. (60 minutes)

Living on Air: Fat Files

BBC Worldwide Learning

This episode looks at the increase in the number of people with anorexia. The condition has been known for hundreds of years—long before the media and the fashion industry created a thin “ideal” for women to aspire to. It has the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric illnesses, yet very little is known about what causes it or how to cure it. This exploration into the latest research on the causes and effects of eating disorders follows scientists as they track down anorexia in the least expected places. They look for the answers to some key questions: Are eating disorders inherited? Is there an “anorexia gene”? Do anorexics have a malfunctioning stress response system that makes them sick? Part of the series Fat Files. A BBC Production. (48 minutes)

A Good Test

BBC Worldwide Learning

In this program, Horizon examines the use of psychological techniques in job recruitment and career development. This kind of testing has been introduced in response to the increasing pressure on employers to choose more effective employees. The program focuses on two men, one of whom wants to be a naval officer and the other a manager experiencing difficulties in getting along with his colleagues. It proposes the answers to some important questions: Can tests predict later achievement? Are they fair to interviewees? Can they really help employees change their approach to their work? A BBC Production. (50 minutes)

Jean: A Battle with Obsession

BBC Worldwide Learning

Jean Dobbie-Cunningham is a victim of obsessive behavior; she suffers from a touch obsession that dominates life for her and her family. The touch obsession is one of many symptoms of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), a common condition that can have serious consequences. Some victims of OCD have such time-consuming compulsions that it is difficult for them to hold a job or manage their families. Common compulsions are the continuous washing of hands or the checking and rechecking of ordinary actions like locking front doors. Some victims learn to control their compulsions, while others require professional attention. This film traces Jean’s treatment at a psychiatric hospital and reports on its success two years later. A BBC Production. (40 minutes)

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

BBC Worldwide Learning

Richard Feynman (1918–1988) was an outstanding scientist, Nobel laureate, and legendary teacher. A graduate of M.I.T. with a doctorate from Princeton University, Dr. Feynman soon acquired a reputation as a theoretical physicist and sought-after lecturer in leading universities. During World War II he worked on the development of the atomic bomb and became head of the theoretical division at Los Alamos. In this program, he talks about his lifelong obsession with finding out how the world works—a passion for knowledge and understanding that began on childhood walks with his father. He was a remarkable man who speaks about science and scientists with a rare degree of honesty, insight, humor, and irreverence. A BBC Production. (50 minutes)

Prisoner or Patient?

BBC Worldwide Learning

In this program, Horizon investigates how we deal with mentally ill offenders. Experience has shown that prisoners who are mentally ill are by far the most likely to be incarcerated again after they are released. Are special hospitals established specifically to treat this type of prisoner really a soft option, or are they an absolute necessity? How do we choose to deal with dangerous psychopaths who require strict discipline and specially trained personnel to manage them? And how do we treat inadequate individuals who commit only petty offenses and need medical attention without such strict discipline? A BBC Production. (49 minutes)

The Cubans

SFP Productions

This documentary takes a look at Cuban and the daily life of Cubans thirty years after the Revolution. Away from Havana, as removed as possible from the promoters of the official Party line on the one hand, and the dissidents on the other, the program seeks to show how ordinary people live out ordinary lives so close to the U.S. and yet so far. (Spanish with English subtitles, 53 minutes)

The Big Picture: The New First Team

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

In this classic episode of the U.S. Army’s The Big Picture series, the history of the First Cavalry Division is chronicled in World War II and Korea. Subsequent scenes highlight the need—and eventual development—of a different kind of fighting force: the First Cavalry Division Airmobile. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this historical recording examines how one airmobile division provided four times the airlift of an infantry division and had the ability to put 1/3 of its 16,000 fighting men into the air at a time with their equipment.

Monsters to Destroy: Manifest Destiny

LFL Production, LLC

With the collapse of the U.S.S.R., suddenly the U.S. was the sole superpower—a militaristic global leader with no clear enemy or foreign policy goal. The section “New World Disorder” illustrates the unprecedented turbulence of the fractured post–Cold War world during the George H. W. Bush administration: the Tiananmen Square protests, the U.S. invasion of Panama, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, ethnic cleansing in the Balkans and Rwanda, and famine in Somalia. “Indispensable Nation” analyzes President Clinton’s inability to create a demilitarized Manifest Destiny based solely on trade and economic growth. And “Smarter Than History” uses pivotal events from the George W. Bush presidency—the 9/11 attacks and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq—to examine the compromised objectives and unforeseen consequences of a deliberately unilateral foreign policy. A variety of experts are featured, including Jeremi Suri, Hal Brands, Barbara Bodine, Robert Fisk, James Goldgeier, Walter LaFeber, Andrew Bacevich, Mark Danner, Karin von Hippel, and James Dobbins. Produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. A part of the series Manifest Destiny. (90 minutes)

Help! I'm Stressed!

VISUALZ

The students at Martindale High School are stressed about what’s going on in their lives, and they don’t know what to do about it. Homework, grades, relationships, family, appearance, money, expectations, the future—sometimes it’s all just too much. This program explains exactly what stress is, distinguishes between bad stress and good stress, outlines symptoms of stress overload, and suggests strategies to keep stress levels in check. Not everyone experiences stress in the same way, but Help! I’m Stressed! can help anyone learn how to handle stress better. A viewable/printable worksheet is available online. (26 minutes)

Breakthroughs in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Information Television Network (ITN)

It is the most common cancer diagnosed in men, and the good news is that the vast majority of patients with prostate cancer can be cured of the disease. Many men with this condition don’t even need to be treated. But in about a third of the cases, prostate cancer can relapse. This episode of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind highlights many of the treatments available even in those with advanced prostate cancer—and shows how these treatments are helping men to live longer. (27 minutes)

Type 2 Diabetes: New Hope, New Treatments

Information Television Network (ITN)

Although type 2 diabetes is common, it is a very dangerous illness that puts people at risk for potentially life-threatening conditions like heart attacks and strokes. However, it is also a disease that can be relatively easy to manage. And research shows that, if patients bring their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under tight control, they can lower their risks. This program explores what makes people vulnerable to developing type 2 diabetes and shows what can be done to effectively treat it. (27 minutes)

Communist China's Foreign Contacts, 1969 (Mandarin)

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

This historical documentary from the CIA Film Library highlights official receptions and political gatherings in China with footage that includes Mao Tse-Tung. From the National Archives and Records Administration. (50 minutes)

Misunderstanding China, 1972

Nat'l Archives & Records Administration

In this historical film from the CIA Film Library, Charles Kuralt discusses U.S./China foreign policy and relations. From the National Archives and Records Administration. (52 minutes)

Communicating in India: International Business Communication

Educational Video Group

India is now a major player in the economic market. This video answers some of the important questions that arise as we seek to develop ties there. Among those addressed are: What are the advantages of understanding our Indian neighbors? What role does religion play in communication within India? Are the issues of equality or inequality to be observed? What aspects of protocol are important? What are the common business practices? The presenter is Dr. Jessica Stowell, coordinator of the University of Oklahoma’s Institute for Teaching East Asia and associate director of the Confucius Institute. (48 minutes)

Student Speeches for Analysis, Volume 1

Educational Video Group

By observing and analyzing some of the best and worst speech techniques, students are encouraged to examine their own speeches more critically. A supplement to any speech textbook, this first volume examines introductions plus informative and persuasive speeches. (104 minutes)

Dynamic Business Presentations: Successful Speaking

Educational Video Group

This video examines the most important communication skills in the business setting. Topics include preparing a dynamic presentation, knowing your audience, creating visuals, and answering questions. Lecture-launching, discussion-provoking, and ideal for in-class showing. (33 minutes)

Overcoming Barriers to Intercultural Communication: Successful Speaking

Educational Video Group

This video focuses on ways to break down the barriers and increase communication in the global community. Barriers examined include ethnocentrism, anxiety, and prejudices. Lecture-launching, discussion-provoking, and ideal for in-class showing. (25 minutes)

The Hunt for AI

BBC Worldwide Learning

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy is on a journey of discovery to find out just how close we are to creating machines that can think like human beings—and what it would mean if true artificial intelligence became a reality. In this program, the Oxford University professor attempts to communicate with robots that are developing their own private language, learns how a computer named Watson beat human contestants on the Jeopardy quiz show, and determines whether machines can be intuitive and creative. A BBC Production. (52 minutes)

Solar Storms: The Threat to Planet Earth

BBC Worldwide Learning

Activity on the surface of the Sun is ramping up, increasing the risk of massive storms of plasma. And what’s more, these storms will continue to happen for a number of years. But what are solar storms, and what do they mean for life on Earth? Is there a way to lessen their impact? This program goes to the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, and to the National Solar Observatory to investigate. A BBC Production. (59 minutes)

Guts: Origins of Us

BBC Worldwide Learning

Anthropologists once emphasized “man the hunter” as the driving force in human evolution, but now they believe it's the gathering of vegetables by women that enabled our greatest leaps. In this program, Dr. Alice Roberts explains how our ancestors’ search for food has driven the way we look and behave today, from the shape of our face to relationships and gender roles. Visiting hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, she also investigates what type of diet we are designed for, and whether humans were meant to be monogamous. A BBC Production. Part of the series Origins of Us. (52 minutes)

Ceramics: The Secret Life of Materials

BBC Worldwide Learning

Sand and clay, transformed by fire, become glass, earthenware, porcelain, or concrete—all types of ceramics. In this program, materials scientist Dr. Mark Miodownik delves into the history, production, and use of ceramics, and the large role they play in the creation of the 21st-century world. A BBC Production. (50 minutes)