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The Enlightenment
History & The Arts

The Enlightenment

...des sciences, des arts et des metiers (Encyclopédia, or an Analytical Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts and Trades), published in Paris between 1751 and 1772 in 28 volumes and accompanied by 11 volumes of illustrative plates. (Further supplementary volumes were published almost up to the French Revolution in 1789.) The main editor of the work was Denis Diderot (1713–84,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Dutch painting of the Golden Age
History & The Arts

Dutch painting of the Golden Age

...de Hooch and Jacob van Ruisdael seem to offer a faithful picture of life in the Netherlands at the time. In studying this free course, Dutch painting of the Golden Age, you will discover that there is much more to Dutch painting than meets the eye. You will explore scholarly debates about the possible meanings that might be attributed to this type of picture and learn how...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
What is Talk Factory?
Education & Development

What is Talk Factory?

...education described in the English National Curriculum (2014) as follows: “Pupils should be taught to speak clearly and convey ideas confidently using standard English. They should learn to justify ideas with reasons; ask questions to check understanding; develop vocabulary and build knowledge; negotiate; evaluate and build on the ideas of others, and select the...
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Article 5 mins
5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...educate] 5. Educate yourself At school, we're taught how to calculate and solve equations but we are not necessarily taught how to manage our moeny. Most adults have never had credit ratings, mortgages or interest rates explained to them but it's never too late to learn anything. Below are some of the free courses and articles to help you continue your journey. Start your...
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Article 10 mins
Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation
Money & Business

Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation

...education or training, they directly participate in the education and training sector of the UK economy. Young adults also contribute to many other sectors by buying a variety of goods and services (like clothes and games). Many people in this age group also work and, therefore, contribute to the production of goods and services. More importantly, young adults are...
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Article 5 mins
Social care, social work and the law
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care, social work and the law

...education The schools system and Social Services are often inexorably linked. Fiona Wraith, and education welfare officer, highlights how schools can help and uncover young people in need. Working with older people These discussions examine the rights and lives of older people, firstly by looking at the work of rights group Age Concern, secondly by spotlighting the...
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Audio 2 hrs 40 mins
What is ‘woman’s work’?
Money & Business

What is ‘woman’s work’?

...experiences of work–family interface the chapter will also discuss the specific factors that affect the balance between work and life. Read the chapter: De Simone, S., & Priola, V. (2015). 24. What’s ‘woman’s work’? Work–family interface among women entrepreneurs in Italy. Handbook of Gendered Careers in Management: Getting In, Getting On, Getting Out, 390....
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Article 5 mins
The Fourier Series
Science, Maths & Technology

The Fourier Series

...de-mystify the ideas behind the Fourier series and illustrate some of the numerous applications that exist, from telephony to stocking supermarket shelves. This material makes up part of the course MST209, Mathematical methods and models... The Fourier Series A short introduction to this album. Introduction to the Fourier Series A comparison between the waveforms produced...
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Audio 20 mins