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Building the London Underground
History & The Arts

Building the London Underground

...along the course of the line, it will be perfectly free from damp all the way; and, as every carriage will be abundantly lighted, the ride will be pleasant in the highest degree. The works will be speedily commenced, and it is expected that the line will be in full operation in little more than twelve months. -The York Herald and General Advertiser, August 6th, 1853...
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A brief history of advertising
Money & Business

A brief history of advertising

...courses In 1477 William Caxton printed what could be described as Britain’s first advert, for a book called The Pyes of Salisbury. But advertising goes back much earlier than Caxton’s days; almost certainly it emerged alongside trading. From simply displaying ones wares outside, to painting murals to entice customers, the roots of advertising run deep. Actual examples...
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Appreciative Inquiry
Education & Development

Appreciative Inquiry

...course, An Appreciative Approach to Inquiry. In the session, we explored what we mean by Appreciative Inquiry, focusing particularly on the generative possibilities of starting from a positive core instead of problem-focused inquiries. We explored how a different language of inquiry, involving immersing, imagining, innovating and re-immersing, changes how we feel and...
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Video 15 mins
Mental health: Survivor suggestions
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Survivor suggestions

...people with, but if something bothers you it is important I think mental health is all about life balance; which sounds easy but it's not always so easy to achieve This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
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Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...course B122 An introduction to retail management and marketing... Store operations A look at how stores plan and operate, focussing on Waterstone's and Clarks. Bar code technology Looking at the increase and benefits of online shopping and barcode technology. The impact of marketing The importance of marketing and communication. The agency and the message This video looks...
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The dot.com bubble
Society, Politics & Law

The dot.com bubble

...course DB234 Personal investment in an uncertain world... The dot.com bubble A short introduction to this album What are economic bubbles? Bubbles are when a products value continues to rise beyond its true value. But what happens when the bubble inevitably bursts? Types of economic bubbles Intrinsic bubbles, informational bubbles, classic bubbles and fads are all the...
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Audio 39 mins
The pensions timebomb
Society, Politics & Law

The pensions timebomb

...course DB234 Personal investment in an uncertain world... The pension timebomb A short introduction to this album. The history of the pension Why has there been such sever shocks to the pension system that over the last three decades? Final salary pension schemes Nowadays many people are forced to work beyond retirement age, how did this occur and where did it all go...
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Audio 46 mins
Diverse perspectives on health and illness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse perspectives on health and illness

...course KYN275 Reflecting on whole lives - diverse perspectives on health and illness... Diverse Perspectives on Health and Illness A short introduction to this album Holism: the whole truth The notion of holistic therapy is one that is becoming increasingly mainstream. An engaging debate with practitioners explores the pros and cons of this approach. Fuel poverty Many...
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