Illusionist and escape artist Matthew Johnson showcases a simple magic trick that can be performed with a pen and sugar packets. Instructional video made for Penguin Magic
This short film reveals the story behind oatmeal cookies, from the farmer's field to fresh from the oven. Without words.
"All sounds travel in waves much the same as ripples in water." Educational film produced by Bray Studios New York, which was the dominant animation studio based in the United States in the years surrounding World War I.
Are you tired of burning out on steep routes and unsure whether it’s due to lack of strength or poor technique? Do you still feel nervous about pushing above bolts or trusting your feet on slabs? If you’re fed-up with making the same old mistakes then why not settle the score using this two-part instructional video series, hosted by Britain’s leading climbing coach Neil Gresham. Whether you climb F5 or F7c, these films are packed with tips to help you improve every aspect of your climbing performance. Part 1 shows you how to develop your technique and how to train more productively and Part 2 shows you how to put it all together and get the most from yourself on the cliffs. There are right and wrong examples to help you identify your weaknesses and case studies from some of Britain’s best climbers. Those dream routes may be closer than you think and watching these films might be all you need to turn them into a reality.
In this instructional video, learn how to create holiday crafts with craft expert Carol Duvall.
Demonstrates the mimeographing process, including making corrections and operating the machine. Shows supplies, equipment and specialized tools and suggests ways to improve mimeographed copies. Discusses other duplicating processes.
Raquel Welch demonstrates a series of practical yoga exercises inspired by hatha yoga.
Little film showing a few tips on how to present food graciously. The famous husband and wife cooking team, Fanny and John Cradock, are showing some of the ways to serve savouries. The presentation of the food is as important as the food itself.
Once you're old enough to make decisions for yourself, how exactly do you go about doing it? How can you really know which choice is best for you?
Dustin Diamond teaches various chess strategies from beginner to master level through a series of sketches.
Rebounding is an extremely enjoyable form of exercise that will help you get fit, slim and super toned in an amazingly short space of time. Why? Because it's not only a quick way to get fitter and tone up your body but it also works the mind because bouncing releases endorphins, giving you a natural high only a few minutes into exercising.
Lara Hudson is your guide through five workouts: Pilates for Abs, Pilates for Buns & Thighs, Pilates for Flexibility, Sculpting Pilates, and Pilates Burn.
Give the muscles a morning stretch with 10 minutes of hatha yoga.
50 minutes of fast-paced hatha yoga for physical conditioning.
Francesco Garripoli and Daisy Lee-Garripoli guide viewers through a moving meditation of gentle, flowing qigong poses; deep breathing; and visualization techniques to enhance the flow of qi. The style of qigong is called wuji qigong or primordial qigong.
Dave Kilminster teaches basic guitar technique and principles, note by note. Dave prefers to teach with inspiring music rather than pointless exercises or inane tunes. He provides valuable insights into tuning, moveable chord shapes, and strumming patterns.
Esteban (Stephen Paul) studied under guitar master Andres Segovia and played on Billboard-charting hits; now he teaches you to play guitar in this introductory course.
Training and Customer Service information film sponsored by the Marketing Retail Sales Department of the Standard Oil Company. Features product placement for brands like Atlas and Chevron.
Culinary artist Nomi Shannon prepares luscious entrées and explains how to expand her recipes to feed a crowd. Nomi prepares raw lasagna, an all-raw pasta (with pesto, pomadoro, or marinara sauce), and a spinach mouse—the raw food answer to quiche!
Culinary artist Nomi Shannon shows us how to use nuts and seeds to make hearty entrees and protein-rich meals. Nomi demonstrates how to make nori rolls, stuffed peppers, 'neat-balls' and gravy, Asian pate, chiles rellenos, pâté, loaves and the sun garden burger.