Kanopy - Instructional Films and Lessons

You are probably aware that Kanopy offers an array of high-quality documentaries, foreign language films and other "thoughtful entertainment."  Part of this excellent collection of films also includes an entire category of Instructional Films and Lessons. Think of this category as browsing your library's nonfiction DVD collection. To access this category of films, just use the Browse tab at the top of the screen.  Categories include:

• Food Technology
• Hair & Beauty
• Health & Safety
• Travel & Tourism
• K-12 Lessons
• Library & Information Management
• Technical Expertise

The following are examples of some of the great films that you can find in this category.  The descriptions are provided by Kanopy.

The Everyday Gourmet: How to Master Outdoor Cooking

Steak. Asparagus. Pineapple. On a pleasant day when family or friends are near, nothing beats firing up the grill for a great meal. Most of us, however, don't take full advantage of all the possibilities for outdoor cooking. Not only can the grill provide a savory seared crust on a juicy steak or add smoky flavor to some barbecue chicken, the grill can also enhance salads, side dishes, and a variety of meats beyond your traditional hamburgers and hot dogs. (12 videos)

Therapeutic Massage

Increase the healing power of your touch! This video shows 3 massage routines utilizing 90 techniques.  You will learn a clothed compression routine, Swedish relaxation sequence, and a detailed muscular sequence. Contraindications, using oil, appropriate draping and self care for the practitioner are included. Each technique is clearly shown with a description, intention, and common mistakes. If you want to expand your current techniques, or are starting from the beginning, this video is for you!

Monet and Manet

In the fascinating Great Artist series, we investigate some of the best artists in history - examining their influence, style and what exactly made them so unique. In this double package we examine two giant figures of the Impressionist movement; Monet, founder of the French movement and landscape painter who captured the essence of light in the beauty of his famed garden, and Manet, pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, and one of the first nineteenth century artists to approach modern-life subjects, that served as rallying points for many subsequent young painters.

Yoga for Health - The Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian form of balancing mind and body through breath control and a series of asanas. It aims to attain the unity of mind, body and spirit through asanas, breathing and meditation. Asanas are gentle stretching movements designed to rejuvenate the brain, spine, glands and internal organs. They work by increasing the blood and oxygen supply to these areas by stimulating them with a gentle squeezing action. Asanas help to relax body and mind together. Stretching helps to relax and tone the muscles to improve the circulation, to regain the vital force or energy, lose or gain weight, feel and look young and improve concentration. (13 videos)