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The body is a fortress under constant assault. It faces threats from infectious diseases, parasites, allergens, environmental toxins, physical trauma, and natural disasters from without, to overzealous allergic, immune, and inflammatory responses, and cellular mutations from within. This course is an introduction to the field of pathophysiology--the study of the disruptions in a normal body's functions caused by disease or injury. Beginning with an...
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This course shows you how you can become a knowledgeable wine drinker just by training your own senses to get the most out of every glass you drink. With each lecture, you are invited and encouraged to taste along to learn about and experience the wines yourself to understand your own tastes and preferences.
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"Because you are ultimately responsible for your own health, it's critical to understand the accuracy of medical information--to break down the growing body of misinformation and discover the truth about everyday health and well-being. These 24 lectures are an empowering learning experience that will give you evidence-based guidelines for good health, will enhance your ability to be better informed about common medical myths, and will strengthen your...
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Professor Robert Sapolsky of Stanford University explores the health effects of stress on the human body, why some individuals cope with stress better than others, what socioeconomic status has to do with stress and health, and various methods for managing stress.
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"This set of six lectures on spirits and two bonus lectures with useful information for the home bartender is designed to provide an overview of flavors and aromas and enhance your knowledge and confidence when you are ordering or serving spirits."--p.1 of course guidebook.
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"Through Professor Hale's vibrant commentary and extensive field footage, you discover monumental ancient cities, classical ruins, temples, shrines, fortresses, stadiums, theaters, churches, and palaces. In each site, you explore the critical history and culture that defined them and the ways in which they influenced our modern world. In their compelling historical and visual detail, the lectures offer both a rich resource for travelers preparing...
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What if your memory suddenly vanished? What if you could no longer summon up any recollections of your mother's embrace, a best friend's confidences, or the moment you first met your spouse? What if you couldn't even remember yourself, not your name, your school, where you worked, or even the face of the total stranger staring back at you from the mirror? Ifall of these memories were gone, would "self" even have a meaning? The truth is that while...
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Each lecture addresses some of the myths and realities concerning the relationship between nutrition and fitness. Throughout this series we will look at some of the science behind the relationship between dietary practices and athletics, exercise, sports, and just overall fitness.
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In collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, Great Courses brings you a comprehensive course in baking pastries and desserts taught by Chef Stephen L. Durfee of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Chef Durfee is a James Beard Award winning pasty chef and he breaks down the art of baking so students of all experience levels will improve their skills in the kitchen.