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In this program, students will learn about cartography and technologies such as GIS, GPS and databases that geographers use to help us see the regular and recurring patterns in Earth's physical and human systems. These tools not only help us see and understand the world's patterns, but also help to make our planet a more comprehensible and fascinating place.

Jimmy Carter aspired to make government "competent and compassionate," responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations.

On November 22, 1963 - when he was hardly past his first 1,000 days in office - JFK was killed by an assassin as his motorcade wound through Dallas, Texas. JFK was the youngest man elected to the presidency.

During the administration of Clinton, the U.S. enjoyed more peace and economic wellbeing than at any time in its history. He was the first Democratic president since FDR to win a second term in office.

Sportscamp Soccer is seven dynamic sessions offering expert training for young players, their parents and coaches. From dribbling to goal keeping, passing to shooting and every trick, tip and technique in between, these in-depth training sessions are taught by MLS coaches. Teaches: Ball control, dribbling shooting, goalkeeping, passing and head balls.

Sportscamp Baseball is nine hard-hitting, expert training sessions for young players, their parents and coaches. From hitting and pitching to fielding and bunting, these in-depth lessons are taught by three-time American League All-Star and two-time World series Champ Bucky Dent and MLB coaches Larry Hoskins and Wally Horsman.

Sportscamp Basketball is six engaging sessions offering training for young players, their parents and coaches. From offense to defense, rebounding to shooting, dribbling to passing, these in-depth training sessions are taught by Bob Hurley, coach of one of the nation's top high school basketball teams and WNBA star Becky Hammon.

A huge bottled-water industry has recently emerged, with the U.S. its largest consumer. But is bottled water actually healthier, safer, or tastier than tap water? A water expert explains that bottled water does not meet the same strict standards in the U.S. as water from the tap, though tap-water quality can vary among communities.

Despite its wonders, Earth's water cycle does not spread water evenly around the planet. The Ogallala Aquifer’s huge underground reservoir of water gives the relatively dry Central Plains states such as Nebraska a large but limited irrigation source. But the aquifer's water is being used up faster than it is beng replenished.

From the stunning creators of Blue Planet: Seas of Life comes this epic 5-disc series celebrating the Earth as never before. With an unprecedented production budget, using high definition photography and revolutionary high-speed cameras.

This entertaining and informative program explains all about exponents, the powers to which numbers are raised. Examining positive and negative indices, the uses and benefits of using exponents to express very small and very large numbers, and how to calculate approximations this is a program that will empower all math students with clear and accurate explanations.

Contains footage of the wreckage of two famous ships describing the skills and techniques used in underwater forensics.

Dramatizes Leo Buscaglia's parable of living and dying, telling the story of Freddie, a leaf that enjoys its life on a strong tree in the park, but becomes fearful when it is time to let go

What can we learn from other cultures about food and nutrition? Some countries share our love for food yet manage to avoid our epidemic of obesity. How do they do it? By studying how other cultures eat, we can gain some useful (and tasty) ideas to adapt to our own needs.

This program challenges all eaters to make decisions about food. Should people eat lots of meat? Just a little? None at all? Are vegetarians on to something or just a fringe group afraid to eat a creature that looks cute? Is meat a key part of a healthy diet or does it contribute to cancer and heart disease? It’s easy to find extreme views on this subject, but what are the real issues?