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Discover the devastating powers of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes and other earth-shattering forces of nature in dramatic scenes of destruction and inspiring human courage captured by the acclaimed filmmakers of National Geographic. ... Read more

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A decent exploration of Mother Nature and global weather
The Restless Earth Collection by National Geographic explores aspects of natural disasters, space phenomena (asteroids), and weather systems that affect our world throughout our lives. Spread out over 3 discs, the material is presented in a well narrated, matter of fact approach that keeps your interest throughout the programs.

'Asteroids: Deadly Impact' explores the history of asteroid and comet strikes on our planet and speculates on what future consequences we might experience when (the law of averages are we will be hit again someday) that impact occurs. Interviews with experts on heavenly bodies and our solar system reveal interesting information regarding our ever changing galaxy.

'Volcano: Nature's Inferno' is an excellent documentary on the massive and awesome display of incredible power harnessed by the earth. Volcanologists are followed to various areas of the globe where they research, report on, and study some of the earth's most active volcanoes. There is really impressive footage of lava flows, eruptions, landslides, and avalanches. A bonus feature on this disc is 'Into the Volcano' where a seasoned photographer and his crew venture close to active volcanoes and craters and record amazing footage.

The last and most interesting disc in this collection, in my opinion, is 'Nature's Fury'. Here is a no holds barred look at earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. The overwhelming power and devastation of these natural disasters have to be seen to be believed and it is truly astonshing in almost all cases. This disc documents Mother Nature releasing her fury in locations throughout the globe and how science is working today to better understand what causes these disasters to happen and how we can better prepare for it. Two bonus programs on this disc are 'Tornado Hunters' and 'Lightning Strikes', both are interesting and offer decent material.

All in all, National Geographic has produced a nice collection here that doesn't disappoint. The DVD footage is very clear and impressive and each disc offers Dolby 5.1 Surround which sounds really good. If there is any down side at all, it may be that more footage would have been nice of the natural disasters (tornadoes, hurricanes) and that is my reason for only 4 stars. Still, for the asking price, this is a worthwhile purchase if you enjoy this subject material. Recommended. ... Read more

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Quack! Media's SAT Vocabulary Success teaches 100 words that are statistically proven to be among the most commonly occuring on the new SAT test. With Mistery Science Theatre 3000 style dubs and hilarious sketches the crew at Quack! has created a test prep tool that students will actually use, and developed a method of building vocabulary that students beg for.

Quack! SAT Vocab Success debuted to rave reviews and amazing test scores last year and is now finally available to the public! ... Read more

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Does not disappoint!
Wow!I can't say enough about how helpful this DVD is.It makes learning vocabulary easy and enjoyable!The DVD even comes with pre- and post-quizzes so you know how much you have learned!Upon taking the pre-quiz, I felt really bad about myself because I didn't know what half of the words meant.Then I watched the section corresponding to the quiz and after that I knew every word!I purchased this DVD because I felt like I needed help with vocabulary before I take my SATs.If I were not taking the SATs and knew about Quack before, I would still buy it just because it's so funny AND I get to learn new words!Well I hope I've "delineated", (new word thanks to QUACK!) how awesome this DVD is!Enjoy!

Boston Public Gives Two Enthusiastic Thumbs Up!
Not only did this hilariously informative DVD set help me do awesome on the SAT, but I think it's made me a smarter person!Seriously though, now that my teacher has this video, it makes going to school actually enjoyable, and high school usually isn't!I bought this DVD for myself, so I can watch it all the time, and for my little brother.He's using big words now too!SO CHECK IT OUT!

Quack works well in classroom
I am a 10th grade English teacher and I showed the Quack series to my students.Not only have they all passed the vocabulary tests I gave in class, they have been using the words in their everyday speech.They have really taken an interest.

This set is awesome!
Completely different! It's hilarious and fun- Definitely not your typical educational video! I actually enjoy watching it AND am using the vocabulary in it! Such a breath of fresh air! Thanks!

Hilarious and awesome
my mom bought this for me to study with.They make it easy to remember really hard words and they are fun to watch.I watched this with my friends and they loved it too.Good job! ... Read more

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A Good Look at the Conclusion of the Adoption Process
This DVD is polished and interesting to watch.It is a great tool for showing people why one might want to adopt from China and what the process looks like when it's all done.(It doesn't represent well the 12 months or more of preparation, paperwork and expense that led up to receiving a little girl.)

I could argue pro's and con's with the other reviewers about some of the faults they found in the program--and it certainly isn't a perfect product--but I think the producers did a very good job within the constraints of the medium and time alloted.I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is interested in the subject of adoption from China.

Good DVD on China Adoption
I thought that this DVD was good too. Like one of the reviewers mentioned, it would have been interesting if they'd covered the reasons why people adopt from China as opposed to the US. I think the reason the film didn't go into it is because you could have an entire separate DVD on those reasons. (For example, I think you have to prove a certain amount of heritage for a given tribe or nation in order to adopt a Native American child.)
Some of those issues would take away from the China focus. Plus, every person has their own personal reasons for adopting as they do. The adoption process is not an easy one, and there are a lot of factors at stake for the adoptive parents as well as the child. That's too much ground to cover, I think.

pretty good
(I did not see this dvd but saw the TV presentation.I am assuming the dvd does not have extra footage, which may be an incorrect assumption.)

I personally enjoyed it as an adoptive father of a girl born in China.In fact we met our daughter for the very first time in the exact same room shown on this video in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province.How could I not like this?

They did a much better editing job on their footage than I did on my footage!!But I still like my video better :)

Especially moving to me is the mother who puts up a poster proclaiming to whoever might see it (hopefully the birth mother) that the girl she adopted is doing fine.Then a discussion ensues with local people.I wish I could find my daughter's birth mother.

Also moving is the footage of the foster mother sobbing because the adoptive mother did not bring the girl to see her one last time.I understand why the new mother didn't bring her - it would have been VERY painful one more time for her daughter - but it made me think of the kind looking woman who raised our daughter for the first year of her life.We have a few pictures of her and my daughter but were unable to meet her or to contact her - still to this day.

They could have added so much more, as the first reviewer said, but for what it is - it is good.Kind of glossy and feel good and cable channel quality - but still good - it does in fact hit the painful issues of previous mothers and the problem of the lack of girls in China and what that will mean in the near future for Chinese society.

Some of my fellow adopters had strong feelings about parts of the movie - the footage of the foster mother in particular.But, I don't remember their points well and would not want to speak for them.

And I agree about the Lucy Liu comment being innappropriate - especially considering this footage was professionally edited with a person of Chinese descent in charge!Oh well.If Ms. Ling didn't mind - should I?

All in all - if you are considering adopting from China - well worth the look.Not real deep but interesting.

feel-good piece that should have covered more
Lisa Ling supposedly analyzes the phenomenon of American (solely white Americans here) adopting Chinese girls.This work is meant to show that the process is perfectly complimentary.Chinese girls need parents and American adults want children: the push factors are presented as equal to the pull factors here.Americans are teary-eyed about seeing their adoptive daughters for the first time and older Chinese-American girls are interviewed saying how happy they are to be in their current living situation.Many of the American parents have Southern twangs in this documentary, but there is no discussion on whether transnational adoption is more frequent in different regions of the United States.The film pays especial attention to gender oppression in China.It covers the "bare branches" dynamic in which the predominance of boys will lead to a lack of wives for the next generation of Chinese men.This work is clearly meant to make adopting Americans and adopted Chinese-American girls feel good about themselves.Lisa Ling, tacitly, stands as the bridge between the two parties.She symbolizes what these adopted girls can become.As a Chinese-American happily overseeing this process, it is as if she metaphorically gives her stamp of approval to this process.

But one of the crucial points in the piece happened near the end.A white American father says to Lisa Ling, "I'll see you next time on 'Ally McBeal.'"Lisa Ling tries to blow the comment off, but it smacks of very problematic racist-sexism.Yes, Lucy Liu and Lisa Ling share similar initials and Chinese ancestry.They even share the real name/stage name "Ling."Still, to lump the few Asian-American women in the media together is problematic.This smacks of the racist idea that "All Asians look alike."If the American man who made the comment is going to raise a Chinese-American girl then I am really afraid for girls of color in our country.

And thus, my concern is that this film does not cover the entire phenomena of adoption across borders and identities.While China is shown as irritated by their daughters, there is no discussion of why American parents are adopting abroad, rather than at home.Thousands of black, Native American, and Latino boys go unadopted in the United States every year and this film never asks the parents why they did not choose those children.Yes, one mother sends her daughter to Chinese dance lessons.However, these American parents never answer whether they have Asian-American friends or are sensitive to Asian-American issues.There is no probing into whether these adoptive parents truly support racial and gender diversity and equality in the US.I am worried that an Orientalism is being practiced here where Asian girls are stereotyped as "obedient" and "a model minority" to be molded by American hands.You can feel this dread when Lisa Ling looks at a Chinese baby girl and coos, "I want one."You would have thought she was talking about a pet, not a person.Further, she never says "I want to raise an Asian female, i.e. like myself."She never says, "Oh yeah, then again, if I were to have biological children, they'd be Chinese regardless."While Chinese practices are condemned, racism in America is never brought up.American parents never state what they will do to protect their new daughters from anti-Asian sentiment on our side of the Pacific.

Adoption is a win-win situation in which children in need unite with desiring parents.However, this documentary showed a skewed view of the process.I wish it had dug deeper and looked at all aspects of this matter.This issue is too important to be left as just a "feel-good" presentation. ... Read more

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Algebra is destined to be regarded as a subject that many, if not most, students regard as agonizing, and trying to make it entertaining seems hopeless.But the Standard Deviants, young performers who use skits, bad jokes, horrendous puns, and flashy graphics to make serious academic subjects memorable, succeed in making both pre-algebra and algebra easier to grasp than anyone would have reason to expect. The two DVDs in this package take a generally irreverent approach, but the actual academic material has been reviewed by an academic panel, so what's presented on the screen is solid math, even if the young actors and actresses are taking part in parodies of movies and TV shows while they are providing the lessons. The DVDs move progressively through the lessons, and each section, for instance on factors or algebraic properties, will be followed by a review and a quiz that the student can take or skip. The general idea behind Standard Deviants programs is that no joke is too bad to use if it makes the material being expressed memorable, and so the mnemonic devices, and the flashy graphics which accompany the lessons, should combine to help a student coping with the challenges of algebra to get a much better handle on the subject. --Robert J. McNamara ... Read more

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Standard Deviants are always great!
I am a non-traditional college student. I began using the Standard Deivant video series for my Spanish, and then math classes. The humor on these programs is what makes them easy to understand. The process (in this case, algebra) is made clear because you are given simple step-by-step instructions. You don't get overwhelmed or bored because between learning, you are laughing. I bought the DVD version to use with my 13-year-old son. He was behind in math, and I wanted him up to par in Pre-algebra before starting his Algebra 1 class in the Fall. The DVD version is better than the video version because you can skip directly to the areas you need help with. Also, there are interactive tests so that you can rate your progress and understanding of what you have learned. I highly recommend any Standard Deivant DVD program. ... Read more

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This DVD is a must!
For anyone who wants to attend West Point, this DVD series is an absolute necessity. It follows cadets through thier incredibly difficult plebe year. The DVD gives amazing insight to life at the United States Military Academy. ... Read more

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Inside Mecca presents the most intimate and three-dimensional documentation of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and sheds light on the universal principles of Islam during the days of the Hajj. Learn the historical significance of the city to Muslim and non-Muslim populations alike. And, experience the epic journey of a lifetime, the Hajj, as we witness the personal stories of the pilgrims and the mental preparation, physical strain and spiritual ecstasy they encounter on their life-altering pilgrimage of faith. ... Read more

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Wonderful View of the Hajj and Mecca from 3 Perspectives
This is a wonderful documentary of the Hajj with an inside view of the sacred city of Mecca. As a teacher of religious studies, I have seen several good documentary depictions of Mecca, but this is the best I have seen as it gives the viewer the perspective of a woman from Texas, a man from South Africa, and a man from Malaysia. This documentary takes the viewer on the Hajj, recounting the preparation for the Hajj, the journey to Mecca, and the various rituals associated with this Pillar of Islam. Most interestingly, the viewer learns about the meaning of the Hajj for the Muslim pilgrim. I HIGHLY recommend this DVD! ... Read more

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Beyond the Basics provides you with the tools you need to expand your understanding of the language. In this tape, the Standard Deviants will teach you the numbers 100-120, adjective placement, -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, expressing time, date, and weather, and more. Using the Standard Deviants unique and effective learning style, you will soon be packing your bags for Spain so you can show off your new language skills!

Habla Espanol: Beyond the Basics covers: The number "100", when to use "cien", when to use "ciento", the numbers 100-120, multiples of 100, multiples of 1,000, multiples of 1,000,000, expressing the time, expressing the date, expressing the weather, using "hacer", using "estar, adjective placement, gender and adjective, adjectives that end in consonants, practice using adjectives, demonstrative adjectives, -ar verbs (conjugation, practice sentences), -er verbs (conjugation, practice sentences), -ir verbs (conjugation, practice sentences), irregular verb "tener", uses of "tener", the irregular verb "querer", conjugating "querer", uses of "querer", negation words, constructing negative sentences, possessive adjectives (singular forms, plural forms), the seasons, the months, the days of the week.

With our DVDs, you can jump around with the touch of a button and skip over those sections you have already mastered. These highly interactive DVDs also permit you to interact directly with the tutorial through drill-style quizzes and multiple-choice tests. ... Read more

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May not work in your DVD player...
I have a one year old Zenith 5 disc DVD player and it doesn't work for me.

Only for the basics.
I found the format of this DVD both distracting and not very effective. There seemed to be more animation than actual learning content. I did learn a few phrases but the DVD fails to combine words and phrases into valuable conversation topics. This DVD is best suited for children, not for adults who actually want to learn to speak Spanish.

Please make more of these.
Standard Deviants Spanish, Part 2 is a good way for a beginner to learn a little more vocab, learn the basics of verb conjugations, and some basic conversational Spanish. I feel that there was not very much information on the DVD; but I did gain a good understanding of everything they taught. These lessons are great and I plan to see many more.

Standard Spanish Gift Pack
The two tapes .... but wait there is more! A high lighter, a cool box and pencil, and a notepad. On the surface these tapes can seem dumb and annoying, but then the next day when I'm sitting in Spanish class - budda bing - the stuff on the tape has lodged in my head. How do they do that!?!?! ... Read more

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Understanding properties of matter, compounds, and bonding can sometimes be difficult. This DVD will give you everything you'll need to understand basic chemistry, including the Periodic Table, the Law of Conservation of Mass, empirical formulas and more. Using computer graphics and memory-enhancing skits, this DVD will help you relax while you tackle important chemistry concepts. ... Read more

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Attend Class Every Day, Read Your Chem Book Ahead of Time...
... and then, and only then, should you give Standard Deviant's Chemistry a look. First, the topics and the way they are covered is pretty basic. Second, not much is said in regards to the most common mistakes that chem students make (not reffering to Kelvin temp. in terms of degrees and Sig. Figs. are mentioned.) Third, the Deviants are somewhat distracting but hilarious nonetheless. But overall, these are excellent review and supplemental aids for they help impress upon you what is critical, but only slightly effective on their own and by themselves. Good luck with Chemistry!

FUNNY! Explains the subject matter very well.
Makes chemistry very entertaining. Remember, sigma does not equal beer!

Wonderful chemistry learning tools.
This series of tapes is great. They have a sense of humor without clouding the details of the science they are teaching. They present the topics in rapid fire action that prevents any thought of boredom. Great learning tool that makes learning chemistry easy and fun. Good for elementary through college levels. ... Read more

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Personal Finance will provide you with the seven steps designed to help you gain control of your financial future: dreaming, setting goals, financial planning, budgeting, saving, investing, and portfolio strategy review. This program will teach you how to prioritize your financial goals and put your money to work for you. Personal Finance covers: The benefits of financial planning, the secrets of saving and investing, how to gain control of your financial future. ... Read more

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Movingly accurate!
This documentary of a little publicized period prior to our country's founding brings alive the roots of our democracy and the complicity of the struggle for occupation of the eastern territory. Highly recommended for history buffs, educational supplements for all ages, and pure entertainment. Looking forward to the next of the series. (When the Forest Ran Red, the first film was equally well done.)

Living History at it Finest
This movie,which is the sequel to When the Forest Ran Red,is a fantastic journey through history.It takes place during The French & Indian War.It also shows "The Battle of Grant's Hill" for the first time on film.This Native American victory was even more profound than The Little Big Horn and Custer's defeat.I liked the use of the many reenactors,and how it all came together.A must see for history buffs. ... Read more

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The Baby Tata DVD introduces parents to the ultimate experience in baby play, exercise, and massage. Using massage therapy, karaoke sing-a-longs, innovative games, original animations, and energizing exercise routines, Baby Tata provides hours of bonding and delight, all of it set to a fantastically compiled original soundtrack that includes artists such as Raffi, Dan Zanes, and Ricky Skaggs!

This DVD includes two routines that fit into any schedule: Tata Full, a 22 minute routine, and Tata Mini, a quick 10 minute segment. Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Monica Doshi, LMT, CIMI, NCMT takes you through the Baby Tata routines by demonstrating the basics of infant massage, play, and exercise.

For babies between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months.

Vegetable based Baby Massage Oil is needed during the Baby Tata routine. ... Read more

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We love this DVD!
I just had a baby a few months ago and a friend told me about the Baby Tata DVD.I immediately bought it and we have been doing the massage routine everyday.My son loves it and it really is our special time to bond.I recommend it to everyone!

Great shower gift!
My 3 month old son has been a "tata baby" from the start and I see the benefits of the routine reflected in his behavior. It's a fun wind-down that we do together as quality time.

This dvd makes an excellent shower gift for second-time parents who already have most everything!

Easy and Fun!!
I started doing Baby Tata on my daughter when she was 7 months old, she loved it from the beginning! Now at 1 yrs. old, she claps and gets excited when I turn on Baby Tata! She looks forward to the routine. It is so easy to follow, the music is great and my daughter loves the images too. Baby Tata is a great gift for new parents!
P.S. I think she sleeps better at night after she's had a little Tata during the day!

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This video tribute presents Gene in fourteen complete, rarely seen performances dating back over 60 years, alongwith Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Ventura, Anita O'Day and an interview with the legend himself, Gene Krupa! Special Feature includes three rare bonus clips plus a photo gallery. ... Read more

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a must for the Krupa fan
If you are a Krupa fan then look no further. If you not, and play drums, you have to check this out. Gene Krupa is one of the most important drummers in the history of drumming and this dvd shows why. Great job.

Another excellent Krupa film!
This is a must have for Krupa fans, drummers, Benny Goodman fans, and jazz lovers everywhere! Dr. Klauber has released another great film on GK, and even though the visual quality of the clips may be a little fuzzy, it is only expected due to their age, and does not diminish Krupa's show-stopping performances. The inverview w/ Gene is great, too. Also, the DVD includes three clips that the video does not and has a large photo gallery. ... Read more

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I love this stuff
What an excellent way to learn numbers. The songs are fun and the info is spot on. Learning with the Standard Deviants is the way to go. ... Read more

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The Fighting Art is the final DVD in Master Wong’s exclusive Wing Chun training collection.Dealing with the very core of Wing Chun in its original intended capacity as a fighting art, this DVD will take you into the combat world of the lightning fast and devastatingly powerful Wing Chun Martial Art. Focusing on some of the most important and best techniques from each of the three original forms, the only concern of this DVD is winning the fight and surviving the situation.Picking 45 techniques from the forms and showing you the applications both offensively and defensively, this DVD will take you to the highest possible level in your Wing Chun combat based training. Learn to make the best and most impressive use of the techniques taught and apply them to the real world.Use real time, full force training techniques and partners to learn what it is like to feel the situation and recognize the forces involved, training yourself to deal quickly and forcefully with any opponent. Filmed as always to the highest standards and with Master Wong at his most impressive, this DVD is a must have for any serious Wing Chun practitioner. ... Read more

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Master Wong's DVD's are the best I've ever seen
I've never ever seen somthing like that.Master Wong takes us to higher level of martial arts.The man has so much extraordinary martial arts skill that will realy make u wonder :who the hell is this guy ?He is the best.Master Wong makes it very clear in all of his DVD's that he means bussiness.No none sense training or flashy and fancy techniques.Everything must be real.And if u wanna see more real combat get his JKD BODY WEAPON DVD's.You'll be amazed by this guy's speed,skill,power and unique way of teaching u thru the DVD.The camera work is excellent.
GOOD LUCK

Wing chun a dynamic art with real results
If there is any doubt in your mind that Wing Chun is the real thing ,it will be squashed in 30 seconds after watching this DvD. Master Wong is very fast and pulls no punches in this one. Letting the art speak for it's self. Takes extreme patience and practice to learn forms from a DvD ,but rewind and examine your technique over and over it is possible to get a vague understanding of the 3 basic forms shown. Which should leave you still breathing after your next encounter.Hands on approach with a certified instructor ofcourse is the only way to become proficient. But this DvD has beatiful examples of the Wing Chun science of fighting. A must have for any modern h-h combat trainee.

Wow !
I popped this DVD in, and expected the typical, slow-motion "classical" stuff. But the things shown are powerful, fast, and dynamic. They really show you how wing chun can be used in "combat" (real street fights and self-defense situations). This is obviously a very effective "street art" as well as being a traditional art.

Definitely recommend.
First off, just so those reading this will know I have some knowledge in this area, I studied Northern Shaolin for 5 years while I lived in an area where there was an instructor who was from China. Learning from someone in person is the best way but for those of us not living near an instructor this is the 2nd best way. I purchased this DVD along with Master Wongs self defense DVD about a month ago and have been very pleased. I would also recommend William M. Cheung Wing Chun DVD series which I also purchased. I found there is information covered by one instructor that is not covered by the other. So if you are like me and are unfortunate enough to live in an area where no one teaches wing chun I believe it is best to get your hands on as many different DVDs as you can. Master Wongs DVDs are very much hands on and even if you don't have a partner to practice with there is much to learn from these DVDs. Ideally you practice the moves with a partner wearing full body padding (recommend equipment is covered on the DVD) where you can really hit the person and not hurt them but as I already said either way there is much to learn. For the price get this one from amazon (since it can cost twice as much elsewhere) and if you like it I would get the other one and also look into getting the rest of his series which unfortunately at the moment you'll have to get from other then amazon.com as I had to do which I already mentioned will cost you about twice as much per DVD. ... Read more

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Every year, millions of high school and college students walk into their first geometry class thinking: "Circles and squares. How tough can it be?" Then they encounter the postulates, statements and theorems. As any builder or contractor can tell you, mistakes can be costly - if not disastrous. But have no fear, The Standard Deviants are here! With a simple, straightforward format and tons of examples, students will find their retention and understanding grow!

The Standard Deviants: Geometry Part 1 covers: Euclidean geometry, Inductive and deductive reasoning, Points, lines, planes and space, Parallel lines, Postulates, Theorems, Converse statements, Inverse statements, Contrapositive statements, Biconditional statements, Angles, Acute angles, Right angles, Obtuse angles, Straight angles, Adjacent angles, Complementary angles, Supplementary angles, Angle bisectors, Perpendicular lines, Reflexive property, Substitution property, Transitive property, Proofs, The parallel postulate, Corresponding angles, The corresponding angles postulate, The alternate interior angles theorem, The alternate exterior angles theorem, The same-side interior angles theorem, Equilateral triangles, Isosceles triangles, Scalene triangles, Equilateral triangles, Right triangles, Obtuse triangles, Acute triangles, Remote interior angles, Congruent triangles, Side-side-side postulate (SSS), Side-angleside postulate (SAS), Angle-side-angle postulate (ASA), Angle-angle-side postulate (AAS).

With our DVDs, you can jump around with the touch of a button and skip over those sections you have already mastered. These highly interactive DVDs also permit you to interact directly with the tutorial through drill-style quizzes and multiple-choice tests. ... Read more

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A Good Compliment to Geometry Study
This goes over basic geometry principles in an entertaining way. It also explains it on a low level that is easy to understand. It could be used in a classroom or for home tutoring purposes. I bought it to review for a basic skills certification test for public school teachers. It helped me to remember a lot of the things that I had forgotten from high school geometry. It would be a good compliment for high school students also if they are having difficulty with this sometimes tedious subject. ... Read more

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Join a School of Dance with a Little Class! Bring a beginning ballet class right into the privacy of your living room with "Ballet 101, A Beginner's Class"."Ballet 101" is a simple, stress free and informative session that challenges both adults and children who wish to be introduced to the world of the arts. Dancers are taken on a step-by-step journey that begins with preparation and warm-up, and paces them through easy ballet moves that focus on the barre. The instruction is presented will soft piano accompaniment, and the class ends with a grand dance finale to music, all incorporating what's been taught. It's a learning experience that's as exciting as it is fun, and is specifically designed for beginners.

"Ballet 101" is an easy to follow, hands-on tape that is based upon the syllabus of a major University of California program, and is both endorsed and recommended by private instructors. Ballet terms & definitions that assist dancers can be printed from the abridgeclub.com site.

Dancers who are ready to use their new moves in fun & challenging dance combinations to classical music will benefit from, "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 1" and "Ballet 101 & 201, Combinations 2". DANCE NOW & TAKE YOUR BOW. ... Read more

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Follow the mathematical adventures of Idaho Bones and hissidekick Boise as they search the darkest reaches of Algebra to find thecorrect answers for bewildered students everywhere. Topics coveredinclude functions, algebraic properties, linear equations, and many more.
(Running Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes). ... Read more

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Very good
I recommend this to anyone having trouble in Algebra. It walks you through problems and gives you the terminology of the subject. Great for reviews.

Savior
I found the tapes helped me a great deal, considering I have been out of school for 20 years and never learned algebra in high school. The animations are wonderful and most of the time very clear. Of course with anything, you have to do it over and over again until you retain the information, but I will definitely say "Do not start school with out the tapes." There's only one catch, Standard Deviants recorded the tapes so that they build upon one another and you'll need to buy the entire math collection if you want a totally clear understanding. I live by Standard Deviants. Good Luck...

Pretty good overall for beginners or if having difficulty
I am a High School Freshman just finishing Algebra I & II. I found the tape boring, since it was all review. The little skits reinforced things I already knew. They misrepresented the length. At the beginning of the tape, they said "Part I" would be two hours, but it was only one hour and twenty minutes. If it was all new to me, I would consider it pretty good, since it covered everything, and showed me short-cuts I already knew. The animation was very good. It would probably be very useful to someone who was having problems in Algebra, or just beginning in Algebra. ... Read more