New Releases - October 2009 - Learningemall.com

Chapters:• Water Shortages• Water Supplies• Water Infrastructure• Global Warming and Water Shortages• Water Shortage SolutionsItem no.Format: HT05520048: DVD (Closed Captioned,With Spanish Subtitles): 40 minutes: Grades 7 - AdultDurationAudienceCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00SPACE400 YEARS OF THETELESCOPEA documentary following the history of thetelescope from the days of Copernicus torecent findings from the Hubble Telescope;400 Years of the Telescope opens in 17thcentury Florence, Italy, with Galileotraining his spyglass on the heavens anddiscovering that Jupiter has four moons;Venus has phases like the Moon; andmost shocking of all: the Earth is not thecenter of the universe.Item no. : TC06580277Format : DVD (Closed Captioned)Duration : 60 minutesAudience : Grades 9-12Copyright : 2009Price : USD 77.00SPECIALPOPULATIONSCOORDINATEDMOVEMENTS FOR AGINGADULTSBy Shari KalksteinCoordinated Movements for Aging Adultsreviews current research on howexercising can improve/increase brainfunction to reduce the development ofAlzheimer's and dementia. The DVDprovides an overview of innovative and funexercises that challenge balance andcognitive brain functions. The DVD alsofeatures video footage of real clientsengaging in physical activity in order toshow how specific exercises can bebeneficial.Among the Topics Covered:• What are coordinated movements?• Why exercise?• Research studies• Benefits of coordinated movements• Aging adults program design• Review/key points• Exercise demonstrationEmail: inquiry@learningemall.comPOSTURAL RE-EDUCATIONFOR OLDER ADULTSBy Shari KalksteinPostural Re-Education for Older Adultsprovides an overview of some of theprimary physical changes that occur in thespines of older adults. The DVDaddresses several degenerativeconditions and reviews postural exercisesthat are safe and appropriate for olderadults. The DVD also features videofootage of suitable exercises actuallybeing performed by older adults (ages70+). In addition, the DVD explains anddemonstrates several of the posturalexercises that trainers can adapt for theirclients.Among the Topics Covered:• Common degenerative changes• Posture changes, modifications, anddeficit• Cervical extensor exercises• Thoracic exercises• Scapular stabilizers• Pros and cons of gym machines• Exercise demonstrationItem no. : HC08500690Format : DVDDuration : 101 minutesCopyright : 2009Price : USD 60.00TECHNOLOGY &INVENTIONSGOING TO GREEN 1:TOWARDS A MORESUSTAINABLECOMMUNITYThe vehicle of change is the community. Itdefines us and organizes our actions. Thisdisc introduces us to the importance of aninteractive and well governed community-- using waste management practices asan example -- in furthering sustainablepractices and improved public health.Item no.Format: MH06581722: DVD (Color, ClosedCaptioned): 70 minutesDurationAudience : Grades 9-12Copyright : 2009Price : USD 56.00GOING TO GREEN 2:ELEMENTS OFSUSTAINABILITYThe bell-weather elements of sustainabilityinclude water & air quality, and energyconsumption. Environmental progress isdetermined by the health of these leadingindicators. Much can be done to furtherimprove air & and water quality throughuse of cleaner alternative energy sourcesand greater implementation of greenbuilding practices as detailed in disc 2.Learning Rendezvous LimitedItem no.Format: HB06581723: DVD (Color, ClosedCaptioned): 79 minutesDurationAudience : Grades 9-12Copyright : 2009Price : USD 56.00GOING TO GREEN 3:BALANCING GREEN SPACEWITH THE BUILTENVIRONMENTIn sprawling metropolitan areas, peopledrive, pollute and weigh more. Themodern America of obesity, inactivity, andloss of community has not "happened" tous - we legislated, subsidized, andplanned it this way. But it is not too late toreverse these disquieting trends. This discillustrates best practice examples ofinnovative new park programs, thatencourages greater biodiversity and abetter balance with the built environment.Item no.Format: NK06581724: DVD (Color, ClosedCaptioned): 88 minutesDurationAudience : Grades 9-12Copyright : 2009Price : USD 56.00GOING TO GREEN 4:IMPLEMENTING URBANGREENINGA practical, hands-on guide to urbangreening through agriculture, communitygardens, forestry, and greener urbanplanning. It discusses the social andeconomic impact of community gardens,coordinated forestry, and there-introduction of smaller farms that areappearing in metropolitan areasthroughout the country. Also, theimportance of environmental well-beingand the need for an integrated approach toneighborhood development.Item no.Format: NC06581725: DVD (Color, ClosedCaptioned): 90 minutesDurationAudience : Grades 9-12Copyright : 2009Price : USD 56.00GOING TO GREEN 5:PUBLIC POLICY ANDGREEN COLLAROPPORTUNITIESPublic policy and educational training canpromote change and greatly improveenvironmental justice through enlightenedItem no. : WN08500654zoning, the promotion of alternate energyFormat : DVDinfrastructure programs, and theDuration : 92 minutesadaptation of green building practices.Copyright : 2009This disc introduces green employmentPrice : USD 60.00opportunities and the development ofsustainable commerce that can apply to________________________________________________________________________________________________________31Websites: http://www.learningemall.com & http://www.learningemall.com.hk