Four-part BBC Open University series looking at the history of mathemtics. Professor Marcus du Sautoy takes viewers on a journey through the ages & around the world to Egypt, China, India, Russia, The Middle East, Europe & America. Along the way he examines the development of key mathematical ideas & shows how, in a multitude of surprising & innovative ways, these concepts underpin the science, technology & culture that have shaped our world. ...

Helps readers learn to take a personal & self-directed leadership journey into the practice of aaah. This book introduces readers to the powerful concept of Selfhood & meet the Curious Seeker, Courageous Finder, & Conscious Creator. It provides the questions to reveal the most important personal insights. ...

This nail-biting low-budget natural thriller directed by independent filmmaker Chris Kentis tells the simple tale of a married couple, Susan (Blanchard Ryan) & Daniel (Daniel Travis) who go on a diving trip while on holiday together. Both are experienced divers, & break away from the rest of the group to explore. Their dream holiday becomes a nightmare when the careless diving boat crew accidentally leave without them, stranding them with only basic scuba diving equipment in shark-infested waters. As time passes & their anxiety increases, the personal troubles inherent in the couple's relationship begin to surface, while the sharks draw ever closer... ...

This training book for open water swimmers

Features: profiles of popular events & famous swims; 16 practice

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Whether you are a dedicated open water swimmer or a triathlete looking to conquer the sport's most challenging event, this guide to improving your performance & decreasing your time offers coverage ranging from the art of efficient pack swimming to the best dryland & pool workouts for improving endurance, strength & power. ...

An anthology that focuses on the tradition of Canadian nature poetry in English. It surveys Canada's regions, poetries, histories, & people as these relate to the natural world. It features a section that deals with contemporary writers who are working within & creating a fresh ecopoetic aesthetic in the early twenty-first century. ...