" On occasion I find myself with some free time. Rather than waste that time with television, I find the Great Courses a perfect way to enrich my understanding of things that interest me.
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"While I have never had any issues with the content of any of the courses I have purchased and in fact have found them to be very good I can't say the same about the shipping (Fedx Smartpost I believe it is called). Using this method delays by several days the arrival of the courses. Using the USPS, where I eventually pick up the material, would work much better and probably cost less. Bob Alexander"
"Full of thought provoking answers. Provides the foundation for lively discussion"
"Delivery was fast and what I ordered. "
"I'm just starting with my course. I hope gets smoother."
"I am learning from the first lesson. The coarse is as advertised, as promised and more. The lecturer is engaging, presents the information and provides examples to clarify and enhance the points. I am looking forward to my next course!
David."
"Professors break down the subjects to give a very concise and understandable lecture. The time is used well and all points are covered well. Illustrations help make the lectures more meaningful. All courses I have gotten are living up to the name " great courses"."
"I am so enjoying and loving this course! I studied neurophysiology in graduate school and love it -- and this course is fasinating, interesting, and so easy (yes! really it is!) to grasp! The professor does a great job! You'll come away from it so impressed with your brain and its function! Even if you're like me and can't spell! :)"
"I am enjoying the Great Course I just received (Everyday Engineering: Understanding the Marvels of Daily Life). Ordering was simple and convenient, and the course arrived quickly and in good condition.
My only complaint, and I don't blame anyone for it, is that the course catalog I ordered from promised an extra $20 off the sale price. However, due to either a printing error or damage during delivery, the coupon code was obliterated and unreadable. I opted to buy the course anyway since it was a topic I have long hoped for.
Thank you and continue offering interesting and entertaining courses. I'm hoping for more on Cybersecurity, Engineering-related topics, Space Exploration, and perhaps some art instruction."
"I was prepared to "force" myself into completing the coarse but much to my delight, the professor, immediately peaked my interest with his very animated and stimulating style of teaching. No more worries of being "bored to tears", I actually can't wait to start my next coarse! Thanks!"
"Love to each of course book, CD plus audio streaming to my iPhone for each of my ordered courses."
"Life long learner keeps on buying these so they must be good!"
"I chose this course as my first time out with The Great Courses because I wanted a topic I was somewhat familiar with. My thinking was that I could better judge the quality.
What I experienced was simply wonderful. I learned things I didn't know, got better understanding of this I was familiar with and thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Paxton's presentation. She held my interest, was enthusiastic without being overboard. I particularly liked when she presented two competing historical theories and gave her reasoning why she supported one or the other.
I am looking forward to my next course."
"The Great Courses is great for homeschoolers, high school studnets and university students. The courses are well presented by usually top presenters whose communication skills are engaging. The courses are not superficial but also not so rigorous as to be onerous. They are excellent to complement school or university studies and providing that extra bit of insight missing from other offerings"
"Enjoyable half an hour size chunks, and clarity of presentation, go toward making this course an immersive experience "