Adult Education

Arts In Every Classroom: A Workshop for Elementary School Teachers, The "Workshop 3. Historical References in the Arts" Learner Team members and students examine costume designs for Parade, focusing on how the designs help convey character. They interpret works by painter Ren. [P]

Economics Classroom, The: A Workshop for Grade 9-12 Teachers "Learning, Earning, and Saving" Learn basic personal finance and arm students with sound, practical advice to formulate and reach their own financial goals. This session reveals the truth about millionaires, the power of compound interest, and how investment in education pays off. [P]

Inside The Global Economy "Managing Currencies and Policy Coordination" What motivates governments to manage currencies and coordinate policies. Case studies: the Plaza and Louvre Accords; the cost to the U.K. [P]

Out of the Past "Spirit World" Archaeologists look at ritual behavior and sacred spaces and objects in archaeologicalnand ethnographic settings to attribute religious meanings. Examples fromnpresent-day, traditional societies show the complexity of spiritual life and the limitsnand possibilities of archaeological reconstruction. [P]

Earth Revealed "Down to Earth" Surface conditions of the planets Venus and Mars are compared with those of Earth, and scenes of Earth's living landscapes lead into a discussion of how unique Earth truly is. Major topics addressed in the series, including plate tectonics, natural resources, seismology, and erosion, are introduced in this program. [P]

Earth Revealed "Restless Planet" Early Greek astronomers believed that Earth was the center of the universe. However, this notion changed dramatically over time, especially after the invention of the telescope. [P]

Unseen Life On Earth: An Introduction to Microbiology "Microbial Interactions" There are many symbiotic relationships among microbes and between microbes and highern organisMs. Microorganisms have developed mechanisms to defeat animals' defenses againstn disease. Examples of beneficial and harmful symbiotic relationships are examined here. [P]

Unseen Life On Earth: An Introduction to Microbiology "Microbes and Human Diseases" How microbes come into contact with humans, and the many factors leading to disease outbreaksn around the globe, are examined here. Students learn about current efforts to track infectiousn diseases and the considerations necessary to control disease worldwide. [P]

Ciao Italia "In Cucina Con La Mamma - in the Kitchen with Mom" Mary Ann travels to Buffalo, New York to spend the day in her mother Louisa's kitchen preparing Mom's Homemade Pasta, and then tops it with Walnut Sauce. Then it's on to Mom's Broccoli Salad, and then for dessert, her unforgettable Mom's Famous Nut Roll. [P]

Ciao Italia "In Cucina Con La Mamma - in the Kitchen with Mom" Mom's Homemade Pasta, Broccoli Salad and Mom's Famous Nut Roll are prepared. [P]

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Fire and Water" Fish is the "fear factor" in grilling: Will it stick? Will it fall apart? How do I know when it's done? In this show, Steven Raichlen gives you his favorite strategies for victory at sea. No tricky turning maneuvers needed for Cedar-Planked Salmon, a dramatic presentation with incomparable wood flavor. [P]

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Fire and Water" Taped outdoors at the historic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, Raichien opens a new season of shows with fish, including cedar-planked salmon, grilled tuna with fire-charred tomato chipotle salsa and bacon-wrapped trout stuffed with poblano corn relish. [P]

Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen "Fire and Water" Our host gives his favorite strategies for grilling fish as he creates some delicious meals. [P]

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "Northwest England" England's Lake District shimmers with images of Wordsworth's poetry. We'll explore Durham's heavenly Norman cathedral, Blackpool (Britain'sConey Island), and more. [P]

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "Northwest England" Rick explores England's Lake District with its images of Woodworth's poetry. He visits Durham's Norman cathedral and Blackpool (Britain's Coney Island). [P]

Rick Steves' Europe Classics "Northwest England" Explore the shimmering Lake District Durham's, heavenly Norman cathedral and Blackpool. [P]

Classical Destinations "Venice, Vivaldi and the Four Seasons" Antonio Vivaldi spent his most productive years in Venice in the early 18th century. Simon, Niki and Matt tour the canals, bridges and piazzas for which Vivaldi created the perfect soundtrack in his Four Seasons. [P]

Classical Destinations "Venice, Vivaldi and the Four Seasons" Tour the canals, bridges and piazzas for which Vivaldi created the perfect soundtrack. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Artist Garden" Garden Home designer P. Allen Smith takes an artistic look at the garden home with a special visit to an artist's home and garden. See how Master Gardeners across the country bring art to the communities they serve and how a Mexican artist, Dionicio Rodriquez (1891-1955) helped to bring rustic charm to The Old Mill, the only remaining structure from the film "Gone with the Wind. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Artist Garden" Smith visits an artist's garden; sees how Master Gardeners throughout the U.S. bring art to their communities; and examines how Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriquez (1891-1955) brought charm to a structure used in the film Gone with the Wind. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Artist Garden" Learn how Master Gardeners across the country bring art to the communities they serve. [P]

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 4" Master carpenter Norm Abram takes host Kevin O'Connor on a ferry ride across the Mississippi River to Algiers Point, to see how the first This Old House New Orleans project, completed in 1990, held up during Hurricane Katrina. Back in Holy Cross, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Norm the plumbing layout and how HVAC contractor Raul Mena plans to heat and cool the house. [P]

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 4" Richard Trethewey shows Norm the plumbing. A plan is drawn up for the yard and gardens. [P]

This Old House "New Orleans Project, Part 4" Norm Abram and Kevin O'Connor take a ferry across the Mississippi River to see how the 1990 THIS OLD HOUSE project held up during Hurricane Katrina. The plumbing, heating and cooling plans move forward. [P]

Hometime "Decorating Updates" Exterior repairs have left every room in this house in need of painting. Dean, Miriam and the HOMETIME crew demonstrate a variety of painting and decorating techniques. [P]

Hometime "Decorating Updates" Dean, Miriam and the crew demonstrate a variety of painting and decorating techniques. [P]

Hometime "Decorating Updates" After exterior repairs have left every room in need of painting, Dean, Miriam and the crew demonstrate a variety of painting and decorating techniques. [P]

Cultivating Life "Moss" Cultivating Life elevates moss off of the woodland floor. From Japanese style moss gardens and tropical mosses for indoor containers to an unconventional recipe for cooking with moss, moss leaves the horticultural world green with envy of its beauty. [P]

Cultivating Life "Moss" Japanese style moss gardens, tropical mosses for indoor containers and an unconventional recipe. [P]

Cultivating Life "Moss" Host Sean Conway and guests include a plan in each episode for spending more time in the backyard in this new series that explores American reconnection to the land. The opening episode concentrates on different varieties of moss. [P]

Paint Paper and Crafts "Etch & Sketch" Acclaimed artist Nicole Kennedy gives a painting lesson; Sloan has something to crow about-a stenciled rooster decal; and Denise Tokarz leaves a lasting impression with embossing tips. [P]

Paint Paper and Crafts "Etch & Sketch" Acclaimed artist Nicole Kennedy gives a painting lesson and Sloan makes a stenciled rooster decal. [P]

Donna Dewberry Show "Tropical Sunset" Donna creates a beautiful Florida everglade sunset on canvas, and then stitches up fun, brightly colored nautical pillows. Tip: Painting palm trees on glassware. [P]

Donna Dewberry Show "Tropical Sunset" A beautiful Florida Everglades' sunset is created on canvas. Fun nautical pillows are stitched up. [P]

Donna Dewberry Show "Tropical Sunset" Donna creates a Florida Everglade sunset on canvas, and then stitches up brightly colored nautical pillows. She offers tips for painting palm trees on glassware. [P]

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Kansas City Barbecue" Sticky ribs and beans bring Kansas City-style barbecue into the Test Kitchen. Taste test: pickles. [P]

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Kansas City Barbecue" Sticky ribs and beans bring Kansas City-style barbecue into the kitchen. Taste test: pickles. [P]

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Kansas City Barbecue" Kitchen experts bring Kansas City-style barbecue into the Test Kitchen as they prepare sticky ribs and beans. They also test grill thermometers. [P]

Lidia's Italy "Briny As The Sea" Sail to Istria and discover the secrets behind making wholesome seafood pastas. Lidia befriends the local fishermen and prepares a great scampi dish "alla Buzara". [P]

Lidia's Italy "Briny As The Sea" Sail to Istria to discover the secrets behind making wholesome seafood pastas & make a scampi dish. [P]

Lidia's Italy "Briny As The Sea" Lidia Bastianich travels Italy to sample and prepare local specialities from Rome, Naples, Padua, Sicily, Trieste and Istria. Along the way, she shares her insights on the country and its cuisine. [P]

Arts In Every Classroom: A Workshop for Elementary School Teachers, The "Workshop 4. Creating A Multi-Arts Performance Piece" Learner Team members and students examine the elements of the classic journey as identified by Joseph Campbell. They then create a multi-arts performance piece that represents a journey story. [P]

Economics Classroom, The: A Workshop for Grade 9-12 Teachers "Trading Globally" Explore the global economy. [P]

Inside The Global Economy "Exchange Rates, Capital Flight, and Hyperinflation" How international capital flows, inflation, and trade flows affect exchange rates. Case studies: Mexico and the money center banks; hyperinflation in Argentina. [P]

Out of the Past "Collapse" The decline and fall of civilizations captures our interest. Could we be next, going thenway of the Sumerians, the Romans, the Maya? The collapse of Copan, brought on bynoverpopulation and overexploitation of resources, is explored along with othernancient cultures that have faced the problems we confront today. [P]

Earth Revealed "Earth's Interior" Oil wells do more than just produce oil — they serve as windows to Earth. [P]

Earth Revealed "Sea Floor" The mysteries of the ocean floor lie hidden under enormous pressure and total darkness. This program looks at the research submersibles and indirect methods used to study the bottom of the sea, providing a glimpse of volcanic activity, formations such as the continental shelf and mid-ocean ridges, and life forms that thrive at extreme depths. [P]

Fokus Deutsch "Episode 1. Arbeitslos (Unemployed)" An introduction to the series by Professor Di Donato and the beginning of Marion's story. Marion's father is looking for a job. [P]

Fokus Deutsch "Episode 2. Kein Geld" An introduction to the native German speakers in the series. Marion's father applies for a new job in a new city. [P]

Fokus Deutsch "Episode 3. Wie Geht Es Papa? (How's Papa Doing?)" Marion's family prepares for their move. Vocabulary about living spaces and housing. [P]

Fokus Deutsch "Wiederholung (Review) 1" Contains the uninterrupted mini-dramas from Episodes 1-3.n. [P]