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Diversifying classical music programming: performing more women composers
History & The Arts

Diversifying classical music programming: performing more women composers

...Open University discusses classical music programming and how it can be diversified by performing more music by women composers with Gabriella Di Laccio (Donne Women in Music), Róisín Maher (Finding A Voice Music Festival), Tim Parker-Langston (Hensel Songs Online), Stephan Meier (BCMG), Angela Slater (Illuminate Women’s Music), and Deborah Keyser (Tŷ Cerdd/Music...
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Darwin Now
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin Now

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council 2009... Darwin Now A short introduction to this album. Darwin's key theory Steve Jones and Fern Elsdon-Baker outline...
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The physical world: quantum
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: quantum

...Open University course S207 The physical world... The physical world: quantum An introduction to this album. The quantum revolution Science's best explanation for the mysterious principles at the root of existence. Without quantum theory, there'd be no mobile phones, computers or DVDs today. Einstein and Bohr The clash between the two giants of twentieth century physics....
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Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing health sciences: paramedics A short introduction to this album Falling: Mary's Story Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital. Recuperating After Injuries Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs. Falling:...
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Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art

...Open University course MS221 Exploring mathematics... Maths in Nature and Art A short introduction to the content of this album. Spirals in nature An introduction to a primitive mollusc, a triumph of natural engineering. How to create a spiral Ways of creating a mathematical spiral. Manufacturing patterns Using computers to design carpets. How a sundial works Using the...
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Ebusiness technologies: foundations and practice
Science, Maths & Technology

Ebusiness technologies: foundations and practice

...open message exchange and security. Customer Security Developers discuss legislative compliance, point to point connections, HTTPS and SSL network based solutions and authentication methods. Redefining the Profession Practical issues when building an appropriate service. The importance of setting standards and devising a professional infrastructure. Ebusiness in Practice...
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The Philosophy of Love
History & The Arts

The Philosophy of Love

...Open University, discuss the nature of love, from love as a function, to ‘the Doppelganger problem’ – should we also love another person with the same traits and qualities as the person we already love? Finally, the notion of love as a duty within marriage is explored... Can love be rational? Carolyn Price and Tim Chappell look at rationality and love. What is love?...
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Rundblick: beginners' German
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German

...Open University Course L193 Rundblick: beginners' German... Beginners' German Introduction A series of short tracks giving speaking, pronunciation and listening practice on the theme of food and drink. What do you have for breakfast? 1 What do you have for breakfast? 1 A breakfast buffet A breakfast buffet Pronunciation practice 1 Pronunciation practice 1 What do you have...
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