Adult Education

Economics U$A "U.S. Economic Growth" This episode documents the GNP's greatest achievements and failures since its introduction in the 1930s. [P]

Economics U$A "Booms and Busts" America's roller-coaster economy is examined in light of the economic theories of Marx, Schumpeter, Keynes, and Say. [P]

Constitution, The: That Delicate Balance "War Powers and Covert Action" If the president, as commander in chief, decides to declare war, can Congress restrain him?nDebating the issue are Gerald Ford, former CIA deputy director Bobby Inman, former secretarynof state Edmund Muskie, and others.n. [P]

Biography of America, A "Growth and Empire" Benjamin Franklin and Franklin's Philadelphia take center stage in this program. As the merchant class grows in the North, the economies of southern colonies are built on the shoulders of the slave trade. [P]

Biography of America, A "Coming of Independence" Professor Maier tells the story of how the English-loving colonist transforms into the freedom-loving American rebel. The luminaries of the early days of the Republic -- Washington, Jefferson, Adams -- are featured in this program as they craft the Declaration of -- and wage the War for -- Independence. [P]

Death: A Personal Understanding "Facing Mortality" How can we prepare for death? By preparing, do we enhance or diminish our lives? A retired performer, an epidemiologist now suffering from AIDS, a young businesswoman, a Holocaust survivor, and a war journalist discuss how facing their own deaths and the deaths of others has affected. [P]

Death: A Personal Understanding "Deathbed" In the last century, the scene of the deathbed drama has moved, overall, from home to hospital. Still, even surrounded by technology, the deathbed scene remains emotional for those who participate. [P]

Growing Old in a New Age "How The Body Ages" Experts describe the universal physical changes that accompany aging andnexplain how deterioration can be prevented. Researchers describe advances inncellular studies and the search for biomarkers of aging. [P]

Economics Classroom, The: A Workshop for Grade 9-12 Teachers "Why Markets Work" This session employs market simulations and exercises to illustrate key concepts of the market. [P]

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Fast & Fresh 1 - Grandma's Pork Chops" Here are some of Daisy's favorite "everyday" recipes, on the table in well under an hour: Grandma's Pork Chops (Chuletas de Abuela), Pink Beans with Ham-adapted to use canned beans - and rice simmered with sweet corn. Daisy also shares some early memories through old home movies of family visits to Abuela's house. [P]

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Fast & Fresh 1 - Grandma's Pork Chops" Daisy adapts everyday favorites for preparation in under an hour: Grandma's pork chops, pink beans with ham, and rice simmered with sweet corn. [P]

Daisy Cooks! With Daisy Martinez "Fast & Fresh 1 - Grandma's Pork Chops" Daisy shows old home movies and makes Chuletas de Abuela and rice simmered with sweet corn. [P]

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "Cajun: Expulsion from Nova Scotia" Dr. Carl Brasseaux and Mary Anne Pecot de Boisblanc tell the tragic tale of Louisiana's Acadians or "Cajuns." Following intense hardship, expulsion from Nova Scotia, murder, and exploitation, the Acadians were welcomed to Louisiana's shores. [P]

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "Cajun: Expulsion from Nova Scotia" Learn tell the tragic tale of Louisiana's Acadians or "Cajuns." Andouille Sausage is prepared. [P]

Rick Steves' Europe "Switzerland's Jungfrau Region: Best of the Alps" Rick hikes, bikes and parasails while staying in a traditional village. He also blasts an alpenhorn. [I]

Travelscope "Santa Ynez Valley, California" There's more to California's wine country than Napa and Sonoma. TRAVELSCOPE moves south and "Sideways" to Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Wine country - the location of the Academy Award nominated movie "Sideways" - for a full menu of romantic activities that include more than wine tasting. [P]

Travelscope "Santa Ynez Valley, California" Explore a full menu of romantic activities at the scene of the movie "Sideways" in Santa Barbara. [P]

Travelscope "Santa Ynez Valley, California" Joseph explores the location of the movie Sideways. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Beach Living" Life's a beach or so it seems when Allen visits Rosemary Beach, Florida, for a look at ocean-side living. Learn about plants that do well in these harsh growing environments, ways to get the look of beach life and even a garden fresh recipe that's perfect for outdoor entertaining. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Beach Living" Visit Florida to learn about plants that do well in harsh, ocean-side growing environments. [P]

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Beach Living" Allen learns about plants that do well in ocean-side gardens and reveals how to achieve the look of beach life away from the shore. [P]

Ask This Old House "Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System" Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to instantly have a large, mature tree in their front yard. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and general contractor Tom Silva ask, "What is it?" Later, Richard helps a pair of homeowners sleep better at night by quieting their noisy heating system. [P]

Ask This Old House "Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System" Roger Cook shows homeowners how they can instantly have a large, mature tree in their front yard. [P]

Ask This Old House "Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System" Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to instantly have a large mature tree in their front yard. Richard Trethewey helps two homeowners sleep better by quieting a noisy heating system. [P]

For Your Home "Spring Into Action" Welcome spring with a yard full of colorful, flowering bulbs. Inside, decide on springs, foam or platform for your next upholstered furniture purchase. [P]

For Your Home "Spring Into Action" Decide on springs, foam or platform for upholstered furniture and learn to knit with fabric. [P]

Cultivating Life "Fall" From picking the right pot for the right plant to harvesting cranberries and making a decorative orchard ladder, Cultivating Life celebrates autumn's glory. Plus a savory apple and sausage supper, an adult approach to maple syrup, and fall-blooming dahlias. [P]

Cultivating Life "Fall" Learn to pick the right pot for a plant, harvest cranberries and make a decorative orchard ladder. [P]

Knit & Crochet Today "Tunisian/Hairpin Scarf" Watch as Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen explains the ins and outs of hairpin lace and tunisian crochet. Also, take a trip to the "Knit Out-Crochet" fashion show. [P]

Knit & Crochet Today "Tunisian/Hairpin Scarf" Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen explains the ins and outs of hairpin lace and tunisian crochet. [P]

Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop "Cezanne - Origins of Modernism, Mont Sainte-Victoire, France" Dunlop travels to Mont Sainte-Victoire, Paul Cezanne's lifelong inspiration near Aix en Provence in France. He walks in Cezanne's footsteps, visiting his studio and family home, and demonstrates Cezanne's strategies, from sketch to watercolor to oil. [P]

Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop "Cezanne - Origins of Modernism, Mont Sainte-Victoire, France" David walks in Paul Cezanne's footsteps and shows his strategies, from sketch to watercolor to oil. [P]

Simply Ming "Kaffir Lime Avocado Puree" Thai cuisine often calls for kaffir lime leaves or fruit, which are incredibly fragrant and add an exotic dash to any dish. Ming combines these unique ingredients to create a master sauce that is simply his: Kaffir Lime Avocado Puree. [P]

Simply Ming "Kaffir Lime Avocado Puree" Pork and Avocado dumplings, a lime-infused Thai Shrimp Avocado Parfait and Mushroom Napoleon. [P]

Lidia's Italy "The Potato Work-Out" Lidia lets you in on a treasured childhood memory as she teaches us how to make an appealing gnocchi stuffed with prunes - a favorite among children and adults alike. [P]

Lidia's Italy "The Potato Work-Out" Lidia teaches how to make an appealing gnocchi stuffed with prunes. [P]

Lidia's Italy "The Potato Work-Out" Lidia shares a treasured childhood memory as she teaches how to make a gnocchi stuffed with prunes, a favorite family dish. [P]