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The Life of Saint George
History & The Arts

The Life of Saint George

...history, and he is said to have been himself a great soldier. He is at this day the tutelar saint of the republic of Genoa; and was chosen by our ancestors in the same quality under our first Norman kings. The great national council, held at Oxford in 1222, commanded his feast to be kept a holiday of the lesser rank throughout all England. Under his name and ensign was...
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Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...history is. People often say the voluntary sector has distinctive value, and you’ll find out more about this and why it matters. By the end of this week, you should be able to: understand the meaning of ‘voluntary’ explain the differences between sectors explain the origins of the voluntary sector understand the idea of value and distinctiveness in relation to the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Library of Alexandria
History & The Arts

Library of Alexandria

...history, the library disappeared; but how? If you are seduced by the idea of the library as a storehouse of universal knowledge, then take a moment to imagine what it would mean for all the world’s books to be lost – or even destroyed. What could possibly lead to such a calamity, and what would its effects be? Even if you take the more moderate (and, to my mind,...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...family. You can also get healthy by taking up more exercise; it doesn't have to be strenuous - a bit of a stretch every day or some gentle yoga. Take a look at the boxes below for some inspiration and learn about the importance of recovery and rest before and after exercise. Look at the stars! You might be confined to a small living space, so why not look to our enormous...
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Do children exercise less in winter?
Education & Development

Do children exercise less in winter?

...family income. The results of their study are published in the journal Medicine & Science in Exercise & Sport. The researchers found that physical activity was lower in autumn and winter compared to spring; average activity levels across the group peaked in April at 65.3 min/day and reached their lowest levels in February at 47.8 min/day. Physical activity was at its...
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What is technology?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is technology?

...family but that requires pesticides that were developed and manufactured in another country. The harvested coffee beans will themselves be transported around the world, to be processed and placed in packages which are distributed to shops that then make the cup of coffee in a polystyrene cup that was manufactured for the purpose but which then needs to disposed of and so...
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Irish Gothic story competition winners
OpenLearn Ireland

Irish Gothic story competition winners

...family cursed by the haunted mirror in their ancestral home. The piece is noteworthy both for its spooky atmosphere and for the quality of its construction. Economy of language and repetition of imagery allow this story to pack a lot of drama in a compact narrative. The neat structure of the piece—it opens and closes with stories being told—offers a satisfying...
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Social care, social work and the law
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care, social work and the law

...aspects of her work, particularly the experiences of appearing in court, she also dispenses invaluable and insightful advice. The barrister’s perspective Mark Mullins, a barrister, offers his unique viewpoint on the interaction of social workers with the court system. He defines the different types of proceedings, along with limitations and working with families....
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