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The Life and Operas of Verdi
- By: Robert Greenberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Length: 24 hrs and 18 mins
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The Italians have a word for the sense of dazzling beauty produced by effortless mastery: sprezzatura. And perhaps no cultural form associated with Italy is as steeped in the love of sprezzatura as opera, a genre the Italians invented. No composer has embodied the ideal of sprezzatura as magnificently as Giuseppe Verdi, the gruff, self-described "farmer" from the Po Valley who gave us 28 operas and remains to this day the most popular composer in the genre's 400-year-old history.
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The Great Courses
- By Eleanor on 08-02-2023
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The Life and Operas of Verdi
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music
- Length: 24 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Great Figures of the New Testament
- By: Amy-Jill Levine, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Amy-Jill Levine
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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Improve your biblical literacy with these 24 insightful lectures about the cast of vivid characters in the New Testament. From the well-known figures of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the disciples to important but lesser known figures, such as the Syro-Phoenician woman who must turn Jesus's own words back on him to gain the healing of her daughter, Professor Levine paints vivid portraits of Christianity's founding generation.You'll learn about such figures as. the elderly couple Elizabeth and Zechariah and their son, John the Baptist;. Jesus's friends, the contemplative Mary and the vocal Martha, as well as their brother, Lazarus;. the apostles Peter and Thomas, James and John, and Judas Iscariot;. Mary Magdalene, who becomes known as the apostle to the apostles;. Paul the apostle, as presented in Acts of the Apostles and what can be determined about him from his letters;. a number of strong and interesting women, including the unnamed Samaritan and a repentant sinner who anoints Jesus; and. Jesus's interlocutors, including the centurion with a paralyzed son and the desperate Canaanite mother with a demon-possessed daughter.Rather than promoting any particular religious worldview, this course seeks to read the ancient texts anew to discover what they really say and how they were interpreted by both the secular culture and the faithful church.
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Amy-Jill Levine
- By David Schutz on 20-02-2016
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Great Figures of the New Testament
- Narrated by: Amy-Jill Levine
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century
- By: David B. Ruderman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David B. Ruderman
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
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Over the last four centuries, a small group of thinkers attempted to answer a series of remarkably challenging questions: In a world having a history of untold suffering-especially, it seemed, for Jews-was the existence of an all-powerful and comforting God still tenable? What were the purpose and meaning of Jewish practices and customs? Could Jews still justify the notion of a chosen people in a social climate in which Jewish integration and full participation with the rest of humanity had become the norm?
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Incomplete picture?
- By Stan on 21-07-2016
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Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century
- Narrated by: David B. Ruderman
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know
- By: Mark Berkson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Mark Berkson
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
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According to polls conducted by Gallup and the Pew Research Forum on Religion & Public Life, the majority of Americans fail basic tests about religion, including tests on their own faith. This is troublesome because religious literacy is about so much more than naming deities or knowing the stories of ancient history. For many of us, religion is a way to examine and understand ourselves. These 24 enlightening lectures offer you the chance to experience the world's religions from all angles – historical, theological, and cultural.
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- By Adam on 06-09-2018
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Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know
- Narrated by: Mark Berkson
- Series: The Great Courses: Comparative & World Religion
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Power over People: Classical and Modern Political Theory
- By: Dennis Dalton, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dennis Dalton
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
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What is the connection between individual freedom and social and political authority? Are human beings fundamentally equal or unequal? In 16 in-depth lectures, Professor Dalton puts the key theories of power formulated by several of history's greatest minds within your reach. These lectures trace two distinct schools of political theory, idealism and realism, from their roots in ancient India and Greece through history and, ultimately, to their impact on the 20th century.
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A very worthwhile companion to my study.
- By Nishtha Aggarwal on 13-05-2017
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Power over People: Classical and Modern Political Theory
- Narrated by: Dennis Dalton
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Questions of Value
- By: Patrick Grim, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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We live in a world seemingly dedicated to questions of fact and finance. What should I invest in? What school district is the house in? But the fundamental questions of our lives are actually questions of value: What makes life worth living? Are there values that transcend cultural differences? Is all value subjective?
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Questions of Value
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The Everyday Guide to Wine
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
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Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a journey through a world of sensations. Yet for all its pleasurable qualities, wine can be bewildering in its mystery and complexity. Unlocking the secrets of wine is the key to heightening your appreciation of this rewarding experience. Whether you’re a novice looking to master the basics, an enthusiast who tours vineyards, or something in between, there’s no better way to learn about wine than from a wine expert.
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The Everyday Guide to Wine
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 04-03-2019
- Language: English
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How to Talk About Race
- By: Anita Foeman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Anita Foeman
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
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There was a time, not too long ago, when talking openly about race was considered in poor taste. If you had good manners, you just didn’t talk about politics, religion, or race—not with your family or friends, and certainly not with your coworkers. Even now, many people feel the topic of race is better left alone. Professor Anita Foeman understands those worries. In How to Talk about Race, she addresses those specific concerns and others, giving common-sense guidance and step-by-step instructions you can employ to develop safe and productive dialogue about race.
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How to Talk About Race
- Narrated by: Professor Anita Foeman
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 08-09-2023
- Language: English
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How the Spanish Civil War Became Europe’s Battlefield
- By: Pamela B. Radcliff, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Pamela B. Radcliff
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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The Spanish Civil War was a local conflict on the margins of Europe—a short yet bloody series of battles in a lull between the great World Wars—but the conflict was a microcosm of war in the 20th century. Not only did the Spanish Civil War foreshadow the global conflagration to come, but it also had its roots in the modern era’s central divides: urban versus rural, religion versus secularization, rich versus poor, progress versus tradition, democracy versus fascism and communism.
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How the Spanish Civil War Became Europe’s Battlefield
- Narrated by: Pamela B. Radcliff
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 14-07-2023
- Language: English
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Business Law: Negligence and Torts
- By: Frank B. Cross, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Frank B. Cross
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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These eight lectures address two important questions: When is someone else legally responsible for harm done to you? When are you legally responsible for harm done to someone else? This course of eight lectures discusses torts, the body of law designed to redress through civil litigation harms done to persons. As with all bodies of law, in order to analyze the legal implications of a potentially tortious action, it is necessary to blend common sense and pragmatic thinking with an understanding of legal definitions as they have evolved over time.
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Business Law: Negligence and Torts
- Narrated by: Frank B. Cross
- Series: The Great Courses: Business & Economics
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Understanding and Overcoming Fear
- By: Margee Kerr, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Margee Kerr
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
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In Understanding and Overcoming Fear, sociologist Margee Kerr, PhD, explains the physiological and contextual aspects of fear, revealing the complexities of this powerful emotion and explaining why you can never experience the exact same fear twice. In 24 episodes, illustrated with fascinating graphics, Professor Kerr takes you on a journey similar to the one she has taken in her own work - from considering fear as a toxic, destructive force that needs to be defeated to an emotion with tremendous upsides in the right circumstances.
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Good, but…
- By dhardy on 18-07-2022
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Understanding and Overcoming Fear
- Narrated by: Professor Margee Kerr
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 28-10-2021
- Language: English
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Sacred Texts of the World
- By: Grant Hardy, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Grant Hardy
- Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins
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With few exceptions, the world's religions are anchored in their sacred texts-core writings that express the ideals and vision of the faiths, forming a basis for belief and action. Humanity's library of sacred writings is a huge canon that includes many of the most influential books ever written.
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Sacred Texts of the World
- Narrated by: Grant Hardy
- Series: The Great Courses: Comparative & World Religion
- Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 07-02-2014
- Language: English
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The Great Works of Sacred Music
- By: Charles Edward McGuire, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Charles Edward McGuire
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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Beginning with medieval chant, discover how its single musical line evolved into polyphony (music with multiple simultaneous melodies). You'll also learn how the religious reformations of the 16th century compelled composers to create new musical genres and to make religious texts more intelligible. Additionally, observe how 17th-century composers blended sacred styles with genres such as opera, producing music of dramatic and unforgettable beauty.
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The Great Works of Sacred Music
- Narrated by: Charles Edward McGuire
- Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 23-10-2015
- Language: English
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The Book of Genesis
- By: Gary A. Rendsburg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gary A. Rendsburg
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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Nearly everyone in the Western world is familiar with the stories in the book of Genesis. Its language is simple. Its powerful sentences are short. And its messages glisten with clarity. But is it possible that the understanding of the book of Genesis we've all grown up with isn't as complete as we'd like to believe? That its deceptively simple sentences and surface appearance hide from contemporary readers a purposeful and intricate structure designed to let its depth and detail and implication resonate with the readers and listeners of its own time?.
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The best book on Genesis
- By Paul F. Herring on 15-02-2016
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The Book of Genesis
- Narrated by: Gary A. Rendsburg
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Art of Teaching: Best Practices from a Master Educator
- By: Patrick N. Allitt, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Whether your classroom consists of 3 students or 300, it’s important to be as effective a teacher as possible, both for your students and for your own professional and personal growth. The Art of Teaching: Best Practices from a Master Educator is designed to help you achieve new levels of success as a teacher. These 24 lectures will help you develop and enhance your teaching style; provide you with invaluable methods, tools, and advice for handling all manner of teaching scenarios; and open your eyes to how other teachers think about and approach this life-changing profession.
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Art of Teaching: Best Practices from a Master Educator
- Narrated by: Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 04-03-2019
- Language: English
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A History of the U.S. Economy in the 20th Century
- By: Timothy Taylor, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Timothy Taylor
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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The history of the U.S. economy in the 20th century is far too interesting-and far too important to our future-to be dismissed with just a few stock explanations. These 10 fast-paced lectures introduce you to vital economic lessons learned in the last century to provide invaluable guidance for understanding the current economy. Each lecture focuses exclusively on one decade to provide you with a clear understanding of economic developments and outside influences on the U.S. economy.
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A History of the U.S. Economy in the 20th Century
- Narrated by: Timothy Taylor
- Series: The Great Courses: Business & Economics
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Masterworks of Early 20th-Century Literature
- By: David Thorburn, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David Thorburn
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
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If you've ever longed to read the great Modernist novels of the early 20th century - perhaps James Joyce's Ulysses, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, or William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! - but have shied away or set them down because of their intimidating style, fragmented narrative, or lack of a clear plot, you no longer need to wait, or be reluctant to return. In this series of 24 lectures, an acclaimed literary scholar and award-winning teacher has created an accessible gateway to this remarkable literary movement.
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Masterworks of Early 20th-Century Literature
- Narrated by: David Thorburn
- Series: The Great Courses: English Literature
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Tools of Thinking: Understanding the World Through Experience and Reason
- By: James Hall, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: James Hall
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
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Everyone has to think in order to function in the world, but what is the best way to reason effectively in your pursuit of reliable beliefs and useful knowledge? What is the best way to prove a case, create a rule, solve a problem, justify an idea, invent a hypothesis, or evaluate an argument? In short, what is the best way to think? Professor Hall helps you cut through deception and faulty reasoning in these 24 humorous, clear, and interesting lectures, offering a friendly but intellectually rigorous approach to the problem of thinking.
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Tools of Thinking: Understanding the World Through Experience and Reason
- Narrated by: James Hall
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern Philosophy
- Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Reason & Faith: Philosophy in the Middle Ages
- By: Thomas Williams, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thomas Williams
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Today we tend to separate questions of logic from questions of belief, philosophy from religion, reason from faith. But for 1,000 years during a pivotal era of Western thought, reason and faith went hand-in-hand in the search for answers to the most profound issues investigated by Christianity's most committed scholars.
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Reason & Faith: Philosophy in the Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Thomas Williams
- Series: The Great Courses: Medieval & Religious Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The History of Christianity in the Reformation Era
- By: Brad S. Gregory, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Brad S. Gregory
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
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It still takes a major effort of historical imagination to enter the minds of those who lived during the Reformation Era; who were willing to suffer martyrdom or martyr others for what we would regard as minor doctrinal differences. These 36 lectures are designed to take you inside the minds of those who supported the Reformation and those who resisted it.
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- By S.Attenborough on 24-03-2023
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The History of Christianity in the Reformation Era
- Narrated by: Brad S. Gregory
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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