With the advent of submission conveniences offered by the Internet, today's authors face unprecedented competition in the writing market. Adding to that the publishing market is in a constant state of flux, making publishers wary about taking on new authors. Further, a plethora of options for publication make navigating the increasingly complex publishing industry harder than ever. So, how does an aspiring author get published? Learning the ropes,...

Greater willpower and lasting success are well within reach. It all depends on an understanding of the science behind self-control. Professor C. Nathan DeWall guides viewers through six lessons of understanding, and mastering, the general theories behind self-control: what it is, how it works, and how to take steps to improve it.

Writing great fiction isn’t a gift reserved for a talented few; the craft of storytelling can be learned. Even if the viewer doesn’t dream of penning the next Moby-Dick, they’ll enjoy exploring the elements of fiction. From evoking a scene to charting a plot, get a master class in storytelling. Author James Hynes is an able guide, showing viewers what works for him, pointing out pitfalls to avoid, and inspiring viewers on their...

Whether science fiction is exploring current realities, extrapolating from the present to create imaginary futures, or just creating interesting settings for character-driven stories, it often relies on real science to both entertain and build stories that can transport people into astonishing new worlds. In the 24 lectures, Professor Charles L. Adler of St. Mary’s College of Maryland looks at dozens of books, movies, and television shows to...

Now, in six innovative and practical lessons, award-winning chef-instructor Bill Briwa of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America shows viewers the same skills, strategies, and tricks that professional chefs use.

Learn everything needed to know about the art and craft of great photography straight from a professional photographer with more than 30 years of experience. Designed for people at all levels, these 24 lectures are an engaging guide to how photographs work and how to make them work better for viewers. In this collection of 24 lectures (30 min. each), Joel Sartore lectures on the basics of operating a camera, the elements of a photograph and composition...

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The traditional system of education requires students to hold their questions and compliantly stick to the scheduled curriculum. But our job as educators is to provide new and better opportunities for our students. It's time to recognize that compliance doesn't foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity--and those are the skills our students need to succeed.

Why pay for costly prep classes when you have winning strategies with the New SAT. With these proven methods, your scores will soar in all three sections of the SAT.

Learning Shapes Has Never Been So Much Fun™ Children will fall in love with these wonderful characters as they Meet the Shapes. Children who watch Meet the Shapes can easily learn to identify and name eight common shapes in a few days. Preschool Prep Series™ have won hundreds of awards and are used in millions of homes and schools around the world. You will be amazed at how easily your little one can learn shapes!™ Featuring: Circle, Diamond,...