Personal Development courses

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Arts, Humanities and Sciences
A Briefing on U.S. Foreign Policy: Perspectives on U.S. Policy on Key Issues in the World
Encounter Ancient Egypt: Exploring Houston Museum of Natural Science’s new Egyptology Exhibit
Getting There: How Transportation Shaped Houston’s Development
Greatness Thrust Upon Them: A Candid Look at Four American Presidents
Sustainable Houston and You
The Iliad of Homer
Inside the Music: 100 years with the Houston Symphony
The Newest in Neuroscience: How the Brain Affects All Aspects of Life
Discovering Richard III
Spotlight on Rice University’s Humanities Research Center
World War I: The Great War

Lifestyle
DAYTIME: Tibetan Meditation
Cooking with Chef Roger: Around the World in 40 Courses
Exploring Craft and Classic Beers
Getting the Most Out of Your iPad
Your Dream Home: A Guide to the Design, Building and Remodeling Process

Studio Art and Photography
DAYTIME and EVENING: The Basics of Photography
DAYTIME: Digital Photography: Beyond the Basics
DAYTIME: Introduction to Digital Photography: A One-Day Seminar
DAYTIME: Street Photography
DAYTIME: Travel Photography: A One-Day Seminar
Advanced Photography Workshop with Peter Brown
Making Extraordinary Photos of Everyday Life
Watercolor for the Beginner
You, Too, Can Draw

Creative Writing
DAYTIME: Introduction to Short Story Writing
DAYTIME: Playwriting
Writing the Novel: Introduction
Shaping Your Story