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The Enlightenment
History & The Arts

The Enlightenment

...children, by becoming more knowledgeable, will become more virtuous and happier; and so that we shall not die without earning the gratitude of the human race. (Diderot, 1755, p. 635; trans. S. Clennell) In that one brief statement we find the essence of the Enlightenment credo: that increase of knowledge will produce happier, more virtuous people. The message is one of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Studying mammals: Life in the trees
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Life in the trees

...researchers claim that urine washing has a cooling function; others suggest that urine has a disinfectant role. Further investigation would be needed before the function of urine washing in lorises could be stated with such certainty. Activity 6d (d) Some experts have argued that stereoscopic vision of the sort possessed by bush-babies is essential for estimating...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Liquidity management
Money & Business

Liquidity management

...Research update: United States of America long-term rating lowered to ‘AA+’on political risks and rising debt burden; outlook negative. Standard & Poor’s Global Credit Portal Ratings Direct...Liquidity management: Acknowledgements - Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Difference and challenge in teams
Money & Business

Difference and challenge in teams

...research time is made available to give each ‘idea advocate’ a chance to prepare his or her case. 3. A presentation is held in which each idea advocate presents the case for his or her assigned idea to the other idea advocates and the relevant decision makers. 4. The options are then discussed and decisions made. This could be a straightforward selection of the idea...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Pain and Aspirin
Science, Maths & Technology

Pain and Aspirin

...research. In this course we start the discussion about relief of pain. When we experience the sensation of pain it is likely that something is happening that the brain needs to know about, so it can direct us to whatever damage-limiting action is needed. We hurt because we have genes that constructed a body able to feel pain. Without such a mechanism it is likely that...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Transport and Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Transport and Sustainability

...children), leaded fuels have been phased out in most developed countries and have been banned in the EU since 2000. The ban is now almost worldwide. European fuel specifications have a low sulfur content. This has been necessary not just to reduce acid pollution emissions, but also to prevent poisoning of vehicle catalytic converters designed to reduce NOx emissions....
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast
History & The Arts

Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast

...children on the head, strokes Blondi - his dog, not Eva Braun - and gives chocolates to his secretary - then in the next breath gives out orders that condemn thousands to death. Still, peering into this strange individual’s inner world evidently retains its fascination, even after all these years. And Hitler is a taboo figure like no other. British newpaper editors...
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Audio 45 mins
Introduction to Spanish
Languages

Introduction to Spanish

...children. trabajar + desde + casa Trabajo desde casa. I work from home. To explain what your occupation involves, you will often need a verb that describes the action, followed by a noun. Soy barrendera. Barro la calle. I’m a road sweeper. I sweep the street. Soy camionero. Transporto fruta. I’m a lorry driver. I transport fruit. Soy repartidora de pizza. Reparto...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs