Lara Hopewell

Learn Spanish beyond the basic level with interactive, fast-paced graphics and humor.

Do you have a little bit of background with the Spanish language, but want to build on that foundation? Then ¡este es el programa para ti! (translation: This is the program for you!) First, the award-winning Standard Deviants will review the basics of Spanish, like gender, agreement, conjugation – all the stuff you should already know. Then they'll go over irregular verbs, new verb constructions, making comparisons, adverbs, prepositions, direct and indirect object pronouns, and even prepositional pronouns.

With all those X's and Y's, pre-algebra can be very intimidating. But with the right preparation, pre-algebra is as easy as 1-2-3! Building on your knowledge of basic math, The Standard Deviants eliminate the intimidation factor by presenting the material in an easy-to-understand manner using plenty of examples and computer graphics.

What were the dinosaurs like? How long ago did they live? Can a dinosaur be created from DNA? Did they take care of their young? Why did they die out... or did they? Join our intrepid dinosaur hunters as they examine the diets, habitats, traits and the eventual extinction of some of the largest creatures ever to roam the Earth! With the help of a respected dinosaur expert, the Standard Deviants will dispel dino-myths and give you the bare-bone facts about these mysterious creatures, using humorous skits, computer graphics and a fun, easy-to-understand format. Released as two separate VHS tapes ("A Day as a Dino" and "Guess Who's Coming for Dinner?") but a single DVD and CD-ROM.

An introduction to fantasy literature, namely The Lord of the Rings, Arthurian legend, and Beowulf. Released as two VHS tapes, "Swords & Sorcery" and "Monsters & Mayhem", but as one DVD.

The Standard Deviants tackle the basics of Italian with lots of vocabulary, definite and indefinite articles and conjugating verbs. Whether you're looking for a refresher or learning Italian for the first time, the Standard Deviants can help with an approachable, off-beat format that will build understanding and retention!

Physics is a system of models of nature according to which all phenomena are explained in terms of matter and force. Sound confusing? It doesn't have to be! Whether you need help with high school physics, need to review for a college physics class, or you're studying for the AP Physics Exam, this physics tutorial will help you understand the basics, such as Newton's Laws, the Law of Universal Gravitation, Kepler's Law and more.

Everyone and their pet has a website—and now you can too! Using hypertext markup language (HTML), the Standard Deviants walk viewers through the design process with a slew of basic tags and creative advice.

You know, a lot of people love and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. But, just as many people complain that they don't "get" Shakespeare. That's not surprising, because Shakespeare can be really tough to handle. But don't worry, the Standard Deviants are going to teach you Shakespeare like it's never been taught before!

Includes such topics as: origins of government, types of government, components of American democracy, popular consent, popular sovereignty, equality.