Stephen Ressler

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Take a tour of timeless structures that are marvels of engineering innovation as well as of the awe-inspiring buildings and landscapes of ancient Mediterranean civilizations in this lavishly illustrated set. First, in Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity, by civil engineer and West Point Professor Stephen Ressler, travel the globe learning how world-famous bridges, churches, skyscrapers, towers, and other structures were born from the most progressive engineering concepts and tools of their day. Then, in The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey, from Athens to Istanbul, travel to the fabulous civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, and to the natural wonders and idyllic landscapes that surround them, in the company of archaeologist and award-winning Professor John R. Hale.

Know what you’re looking at in both great art and architecture and how to see it with new eyes with this course set taught by two master professors. How to Look at and Understand Great Art, by art historian and Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh, gives you the visual and interpretative knowledge you need to approach great artworks, find their deeper meanings, and reach startling new levels of appreciation. In Understanding the World’s Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity, by civil engineer and West Point Professor Stephen Ressler, understand the engineering genius that have made the world’s most spectacular structures stand the test of time.

Enjoy two richly illustrated looks at the depths of our universe and the greatest works of engineering genius in these two dynamic courses you won't be able to look away from. In Experiencing Hubble: Understanding the Greatest Images of the Universe, marvel at a carefully selected sampling of breathtaking images taken by this iconic space telescope. Then, in Understanding the World's Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity, learn the engineering feats behind how the world's famous bridges, skyscrapers, towers, and more were built.

Discover what makes a painting or structure truly great with these two richly illustrated courses. In The World's Greatest Paintings, join a renowned art historian as he surveys the most significant paintings from the 14^th century to the 20^th century and the reasons they're so lasting. Then, in Understanding the World's Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity, learn the engineering feats behind how the world's most famous bridges, skyscrapers, towers, and more were built.

Explore science’s powerful potential for changing the way we live and view the world with this fascinating four-course set. In Introduction to Nanotechnology: The New Science of Small, you’ll get an in-depth explanation of a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary science that operates at the level of atoms and molecules and holds great promise for meeting some of society’s greatest challenges. Then, you’ll experience the engineering genius that makes works such as the Giza pyramids, Brunelleschi's dome, and the Brooklyn Bridge possible with Understanding the World's Greatest Structures: Science and Innovation from Antiquity to Modernity. You’re in for an unforgettable survey of today’s most advanced research in fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics—and a peek at what your future may look like—with Understanding the Science for Tomorrow: Myth and Reality. Round out your investigation with Quantum Mechanics: The Physics of the Microscopic World, a course designed to give nonscientists the logical tools to grasp the paradoxes and astonishing insights of this radical field.