Classic work in which the Swiss psychologist categorizes human behavior into attitude-types of introversion and extroversion as well as function-types distinguished by thinking, feeling, sensation, or intuition.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Dorian Gray is arrogant. He is pompous, selfish, devastatingly narcissistic, and for much of his life he has never had to think twice about the ramifications of his actions.When the arrival of artist Basil Hallard forces Gray to confront his deepest insecurities, Dorian’s most vulnerable self is imminently revealed. After having traded his righteousness for riches, Dorian Gray becomes faced with many regretable truths. Needing to own up to his actions,...

With infectious enthusiasm, humor and no-nonsense insight, Jonathan Miller brings opera to life. This series takes various famous scenes from scratch, rehearsing students from the Royal Northern College of Music in different aspects of opera: the ensemble, the duet, the chorus, the aria, the recitative and the death scene. Excerpts in this episode include the Act II finale from The Marriage of Figaro and a portion of Act III from A Midsummer Night's...

Ever since there has been work to do, people have looked for easier ways to complete their tasks. These imaginative videos offer fresh perspectives on how machines are used to make work easier. Animation, graphics, video, and narration are combined to vividly explain the basic physical concepts associated with work, energy, and the six simple machines. Special appearances by a hard-working caveman help put the development of machines into historical...

Explains how ships, sailboats, jet skis, and other water vehicles work, what keeps them afloat, and how they are constructed.

A ride through the mountains and canyons with the mammoths proves chaotic for the Islanders when they experience the effects of sound reverberation. Brenda’s echoes startle the mammoths who run in every which way. Nevertheless, Brenda and co. make the most of their lesson and use the principles of SOUND to return the hairy beasts back to safety.