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The Arts Past and Present: Diva
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Diva

...course, A100 The arts past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Diva A short introduction to this album Catherine Rogers: future diva? Introducing Catherine Rogers, aspiring operatic diva Learning the aria Catherine works with her tutor on an aria from The Marriage of Figaro Honing acting skills Working with a director to develop stagecraft and performance skills The...
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Audio 23 mins
The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas
Science, Maths & Technology

The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas

...courses and explore the problems tackled in the drama. For more information and how to study at The Open University, go to www.mcs.open.ac.uk... The Wizard of Oz: From Fractions to Formulas An audio discussion about mathematics in The Wizard of Oz. A Brief History of Numbers Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins
Keeping Ahead in ICT
Science, Maths & Technology

Keeping Ahead in ICT

...course T324, Keeping Ahead in ICT... Keeping ahead in ICT A short introduction to this album. Breaking down Barriers A technological revolution inside every home - the dream of a communications literate population is becoming a reality. Affordable technology Privatising the National Telephone Company leads to commercial partnerships and huge growth in access for townships...
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Audio 30 mins
Investigating spiders: life on a thread
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating spiders: life on a thread

...course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating spiders: life on a thread A short introduction to this album. Investigating the biophysics of spiders David Robinson explains the difference between spiders and insects, and takes a close look at how technology allows us to learn more about thie behaviour. Ballooning spiders Bio-physicist Bob Suter goes spider...
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Audio 28 mins
Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade
History & The Arts

Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade

...course A207 From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.1780-1830... Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade A short introduction to this album. The materialist philosophy De Sade's status as a literary philosopher and his relationship to materialist philosophy is expertly analysed, along with several pertinent readings from his works. Normalising the abnormal De Sade's works are filled...
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Audio 48 mins
James Berry: Windrush songs
History & The Arts

James Berry: Windrush songs

...course A230 Reading and studying literature... James Berry An introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work. Empire Day James Berry reads Empire Day. Englan Voice James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’. Reminiscence Voice James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’. Reasons for leaving Jamaica James Berry explains his...
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Audio 17 mins
How can a genetic mutation shared by many Brazilians help in the fight against cancer?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can a genetic mutation shared by many Brazilians help in the fight against cancer?

...course of events, p53 plays a subtle role behind the scenes. It’s not just watching and waiting to stop or kill potentially dangerous cells, but is actually helping cells to avoid or survive things that might damage them – that is, things that might trigger its anti-tumour response. In other words, p53 is playing a double game: it promotes survival under some...
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Acurad process
Science, Maths & Technology

Acurad process

...can be reduced compared with die casting, with a consequent decrease in the volume of metal required per casting. Acurad castings can be used for pressure-tight, weldable and heat treatment applications. Castings have smooth surfaces. Intricate design details can be cast. See Also: Hyperforge process, Squeeze forming, Pore-free die casting and High pressure die casting....
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