LEARN/CREATE (PT)

11:00 pm 

Theater Talk   We welcome cast of The Book of Mormon: Josh Gad, Rory O'Malley, Andrew Rannells and Tony-winning Best Featured Actress, Nikki M. James, who detail their participation in the process of creating this Broadway blockbuster. Also on the show, Casey Nicholaw, The Book of Mormon's Tony-winning co-director, and choreographer, who is credited with giving this hit musical "the Broadway magic" it needed. D

11:30 pm 

Closer to Truth  "Arguing God from Being?"  I'm obsessed by raw existence, which science can never explain. Does this mean that there is a God? I wish it were that simple. Yet some claim that a "Most Perfect Being" must exist. D

12:00 am 

French In Action  "Encounters III"  In the courtyard of the Sorbonne, Robert and Mireille have caught each other's eye. Meanwhile, on an upper floor, Jean-Pierre, the pick- up artist, reveals the tricks of his trade to a not-very appreciative audience.G

12:30 am 

French In Action  "Getting Underway I"  In the courtyard of the Sorbonne. Robert and Mireille finally meet. Just as they are getting to know each other, Mireille rushes off, leaving Robert to contemplate the spring day and write a postcard to his mother.G

1:00 am 

Unfinished Nation  "Legacy of An Autocratic Ruler"  President Jackson's policy related to Native Americans. The Veil of Tears. Henry Clay's introduction of bill to renew charter of Bank of United States as ploy prior to presidential election of 1832. Jackson's veto of bill and reelection victory. Jackson's attempts to deplete power of bank after election. Van Buren, Jackson's successor, and economic crises. Political battles between the Whigs and Democrats; Harrison's election in 1840 and his brief tem in office; John Tyler, his successor.G

1:30 am 

Unfinished Nation  "Revolution of a Different Sort"  Growth in population and surge in transportation and technology which occurs during the first half of the 18th century. Rising immigration, and incidence of nativism. Growth of canal system, emergence of railroads, and its priming of news industry. Industrialists, the emerging factory system, and its effect on workers and artisans.G

2:00 am 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Developing Child"  Traces the processes and stages of growth and considers the nature vs. nurture debate by showing how developmental psychologists study the relative influence of heredity and environment.G

2:30 am 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "Language Development"  Examines the development of language and what psychologists hope to discover about the human mind, society and culture by studying how children use language in social communication.G

3:00 am 

Saddle Club  "High Horse"  Mrs. Reg is teaching the students how to be horse whisperers. Kristi surprises herself by being the star pupil. The unusual attention - including a television offer - turns her from star to monster.G

3:30 am 

Biz Kid$  "How to Be A Smart Consumer"  Get the most for your money. Join the Biz Kids and you'll explore smart shopping strategies. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and traps set by savvy marketers and high-pressure salesmen. D

4:00 am 

Growing a Greener World  "Back to School; Learning to Be An Organic Farmer"  "Green Acres is the place to be; farm living is the life for me". You might remember that jingle to the opening of the popular series; Green Acres from decades ago. But today, that same desire is alive and well and spawning "Organic Farm Schools" all over the country. D

4:30 am 

Hands On Crafts for Kids  "Animals - Vertebrates - Mammals - Herbivores"  Our first classification of mammals is herbivores. These are animals with a backbone that eat only plant materials. Plant eaters usually have large incisor teeth for cutting and chewing plants. D

5:00 am 

Ciao Italia  "Festival! / La Festa"  Mary Ann accepts vocalist Erin Caruso's invitation to attend the "Feast of the Three Saints" festival in Lawrence, MA to enjoy what this traditional festival has to offer, beginning with a visit to Tripoli Bakery to sample traditional Italian pastries and ending at the Italian Kitchen for some classic Crispelli. Music, stories, songs and more - you're invited!. D

5:30 am 

New Scandinavian Cooking  "Southern Norway: A Modest But Generous Spud"  In the South inland region of Norway, host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients - the potato. Then, Andreas catches and prepares crayfish, a sought-after delicacy in Norway. D

6:00 am 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Italy's Great Hill Towns"  Rick finds Italy's quintessential charms in the classic hill towns. He travels from San Gimignano's medieval towers to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's history of papal intrigue and Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas.G

6:30 am 

Rudy Maxa's World  "Bangkok, Thailand"  Rudy visits the city's back streets, residential klongs and legendary food carts and markets.G

7:00 am 

Garden Smart   Growing your own vegetables is trendy and, importantly, healthful. If you think you don't have room for vegetables, think again. An expert shows how to grow vegetables attractively in containers so good-looking that you can display them on your front porch. D

7:30 am 

This Old House  "Bedford Project, Part 8 of 16"  General contractor Tom Silva finishes up the last of the structural work by replacing an undersized and partially rotted old post in the kitchen. Meanwhile, window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored historic window sashes in the dining room, adding spring-action hardware and weather stripping to make them more efficient. In the garage, host Kevin O'Connor finds electrician Allen Gallant upgrading the electrical service to 100 amps so it can function as a workshop. D

8:00 am 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Shaker-Inspired Night Stand"  The Shaker-inspired Night Stand is one of Tommy?s favorite projects. This particular piece really shows off Tommy's style in using rough cut lumber and gives Tommy a chance to put a contemporary spin on a traditional piece.G

8:30 am 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "Resourceful Renovating Take II"  The conclusion to Michele's resourceful kitchen renovation. She chats about choices when it comes to purchasing appliances and the benefits of natural copper sinks. She installs a countertop kitchen garden, throws together scrap lumber for inset cutting boards and shares tips on how to disguise mismatched appliances and making the most use out of every bit of space. D

9:00 am 

Sewing with Nancy  "Copy Cat Patterns, Part 1"  NULL

9:30 am 

Grand View  "Lava Beds National Monument"  Baumann journeys into the lava tubes and cinder cone fields of Lava Beds National Monument. Along his journey he meets, Kelly Fuhrmann, Park biologist: George Freeland, Interpretive ranger for the park: and Willard W. Rhoades, Native American, who shares the stories of his life and the philosophy of his people. Baumann concludes the show by painting a vista of Lava Beds. D

10:00 am 

Simply Ming  "Chocolate Mousse"  Chocolate. The power of one word can make knees weak and mouths water. Ming reinterprets one of the world's most beloved recipes - Chocolate Mousse - by infusing it with strong, brewed coffee and exotic vanilla. D

10:30 am 

Lidia's Italy  "Meatloaf Like No Other"  NULL

11:00 am 

Great Conversations  "Tom Brokaw and Rick Atkinson"  Tom Brokaw ("NBC Nightly News" anchor and managing editor, author of Boom! Aftershocks of the Sixties) and Rick Atkinson (Washington Post reporter and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his book An Army at Dawn). D

12:00 pm 

French In Action  "Encounters III"  In the courtyard of the Sorbonne, Robert and Mireille have caught each other's eye. Meanwhile, on an upper floor, Jean-Pierre, the pick- up artist, reveals the tricks of his trade to a not-very appreciative audience.G

12:30 pm 

French In Action  "Getting Underway I"  In the courtyard of the Sorbonne. Robert and Mireille finally meet. Just as they are getting to know each other, Mireille rushes off, leaving Robert to contemplate the spring day and write a postcard to his mother.G

1:00 pm 

Place of Our Own  "Ages & Stages: 3-4"  NULL

1:30 pm 

Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Experiencias Traumaticas"  NULL

2:00 pm 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Developing Child"  Traces the processes and stages of growth and considers the nature vs. nurture debate by showing how developmental psychologists study the relative influence of heredity and environment.G

2:30 pm 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "Language Development"  Examines the development of language and what psychologists hope to discover about the human mind, society and culture by studying how children use language in social communication.G

3:00 pm 

Saddle Club  "High Horse"  Mrs. Reg is teaching the students how to be horse whisperers. Kristi surprises herself by being the star pupil. The unusual attention - including a television offer - turns her from star to monster.G

3:30 pm 

Biz Kid$  "How to Be A Smart Consumer"  Get the most for your money. Join the Biz Kids and you'll explore smart shopping strategies. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and traps set by savvy marketers and high-pressure salesmen. D

4:00 pm 

Growing a Greener World  "Back to School; Learning to Be An Organic Farmer"  "Green Acres is the place to be; farm living is the life for me". You might remember that jingle to the opening of the popular series; Green Acres from decades ago. But today, that same desire is alive and well and spawning "Organic Farm Schools" all over the country. D

4:30 pm 

Hands On Crafts for Kids  "Animals - Vertebrates - Mammals - Herbivores"  Our first classification of mammals is herbivores. These are animals with a backbone that eat only plant materials. Plant eaters usually have large incisor teeth for cutting and chewing plants. D

5:00 pm 

Ciao Italia  "Festival! / La Festa"  Mary Ann accepts vocalist Erin Caruso's invitation to attend the "Feast of the Three Saints" festival in Lawrence, MA to enjoy what this traditional festival has to offer, beginning with a visit to Tripoli Bakery to sample traditional Italian pastries and ending at the Italian Kitchen for some classic Crispelli. Music, stories, songs and more - you're invited!. D

5:30 pm 

New Scandinavian Cooking  "Southern Norway: A Modest But Generous Spud"  In the South inland region of Norway, host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients - the potato. Then, Andreas catches and prepares crayfish, a sought-after delicacy in Norway. D

6:00 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Italy's Great Hill Towns"  Rick finds Italy's quintessential charms in the classic hill towns. He travels from San Gimignano's medieval towers to Cortona's charming lanes, to Orvieto's history of papal intrigue and Civita di Bagnoregio's cliff-hanging vistas.G

6:30 pm 

Rudy Maxa's World  "Bangkok, Thailand"  Rudy visits the city's back streets, residential klongs and legendary food carts and markets.G

7:00 pm 

Garden Smart   Growing your own vegetables is trendy and, importantly, healthful. If you think you don't have room for vegetables, think again. An expert shows how to grow vegetables attractively in containers so good-looking that you can display them on your front porch. D

7:30 pm 

This Old House  "Bedford Project, Part 8 of 16"  General contractor Tom Silva finishes up the last of the structural work by replacing an undersized and partially rotted old post in the kitchen. Meanwhile, window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored historic window sashes in the dining room, adding spring-action hardware and weather stripping to make them more efficient. In the garage, host Kevin O'Connor finds electrician Allen Gallant upgrading the electrical service to 100 amps so it can function as a workshop. D

8:00 pm 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Shaker-Inspired Night Stand"  The Shaker-inspired Night Stand is one of Tommy?s favorite projects. This particular piece really shows off Tommy's style in using rough cut lumber and gives Tommy a chance to put a contemporary spin on a traditional piece.G

8:30 pm 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "Resourceful Renovating Take II"  The conclusion to Michele's resourceful kitchen renovation. She chats about choices when it comes to purchasing appliances and the benefits of natural copper sinks. She installs a countertop kitchen garden, throws together scrap lumber for inset cutting boards and shares tips on how to disguise mismatched appliances and making the most use out of every bit of space. D

9:00 pm 

Sewing with Nancy  "Copy Cat Patterns, Part 1"  NULL

9:30 pm 

Grand View  "Lava Beds National Monument"  Baumann journeys into the lava tubes and cinder cone fields of Lava Beds National Monument. Along his journey he meets, Kelly Fuhrmann, Park biologist: George Freeland, Interpretive ranger for the park: and Willard W. Rhoades, Native American, who shares the stories of his life and the philosophy of his people. Baumann concludes the show by painting a vista of Lava Beds. D

10:00 pm 

Simply Ming  "Chocolate Mousse"  Chocolate. The power of one word can make knees weak and mouths water. Ming reinterprets one of the world's most beloved recipes - Chocolate Mousse - by infusing it with strong, brewed coffee and exotic vanilla. D

10:30 pm 

Lidia's Italy  "Meatloaf Like No Other"  NULL

11:00 pm 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "La Despedida (The Farewell)"  This episode covers days of the week, telling time, and conversation that use these concepts. Raquel helps find Jaime and his dog Osito.G

11:30 pm 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Maestra? (Teacher?)"  This episode introduces the past tense and reviews topics covered in the past five episodes.G