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Clubbed (Blu-ray disc)
Mel Raido, Colin Salmon, Shaun Parkes, Maxine Peake, Scot Williams, …
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Neil Thompson directs this British thriller set in early 1980s
Birmingham. Mel Raido stars as Danny, a lonely and introverted
factory worker whose already bleak existence is reduced still
further when he becomes the victim of a random act of violence.
However, Danny's life is turned around when he meets the doormen of
a local nightclub, who take him in and build up his confidence. But
as Danny is drawn deeper into their world, he crosses paths with
the local gangland boss and inadvertently triggers a chain of
events with shockingly brutal consequences.
Introducing Functional Grammar, third edition, provides a
user-friendly overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of
the systemic functional grammar (SFG) model. No prior knowledge of
formal linguistics is required as the book provides: An opening
chapter on the purpose of linguistic analysis, which outlines the
differences between the two major approaches to grammar -
functional and formal. An overview of the SFG model - what it is
and how it works. Advice and practice on identifying elements of
language structure such as clauses and clause constituents.
Numerous examples of text analysis using the categories introduced,
and discussion about what the analysis shows. Exercises to test
comprehension, along with answers for guidance. The third edition
is updated throughout, and is based closely on the fourth edition
of Halliday and Matthiessen's Introduction to Functional Grammar. A
glossary of terms, more exercises and an additional chapter are
available on the product page at:
https://www.routledge.com/9781444152678. Introducing Functional
Grammar remains the essential entry guide to Hallidayan functional
grammar, for undergraduate and postgraduate students of language
and linguistics.
Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm, but how
do you get to the ground safely and end in a prone position? What
are the dangers of throwing and taking an opponent over? In this
book on throwing and take-down techniques of Greco Roman
wrestlsing, the author teaches how to control vertical grappling
and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. Including the
original "blow before throw" techniques banned from sport grappling
at the beginning of the century.
Presenting a field-defining overview of one of the most appliable
linguistic theories available today, this Handbook surveys the key
issues in the study of systemic functional linguistics (SFL),
covering an impressive range of theoretical perspectives. Written
by some of the world's foremost SFL scholars, including M. A. K.
Halliday, the founder of SFL theory, the handbook covers topics
ranging from the theory behind the model, discourse analysis within
SFL, applied SFL, to SFL in relation to other subfields of
linguistics such as intonation, typology, clinical linguistics and
education. Chapters include discussion on the possible future
directions in which research might be conducted and issues that can
be further investigated and resolved. Readers will be inspired to
pursue the challenges raised within the volume, both theoretically
and practically.
Geoff Thompson was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a
trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old he was
unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm
and long bouts of debilitating depression. After failing to find a
solution to his burgeoning mania in all the conventional places, he
set off on a Campbellian quest to find the answers for himself:
about abuse, about the aftermath of abuse, about the true meaning
of forgiveness, its metaphysical power, and how it is possible to
heal, no matter how deep or how old the wound. The author assures
us that "there is treasure in the ruins", "there can be profit in
sorrow and in suffering", and, with a few tried and tested, honest
techniques and a heavy supply of courage, victims can reclaim their
lives, they can win love and they can find healing and inspiration,
post-abuse. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the
true definition and the awesome power of forgiveness, clearly
defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them
off. He demonstrates the power and freedom of "giving it over"; the
revealed health benefits of releasing anger, dissonance and
resentment; the hidden power of reciprocity; avoiding the hate
trap; the healing power of love and compassion; the liberating
practice of personal repentance; and discovering "the world to
come" - the exhilarating expansion we experience when ignorance is
dissolved with qualified knowledge. "I told my story very late",
Thompson tells us, "and suffered needlessly as a consequence; I'm
hoping that 99 Reasons to Forgive will encourage others to share
their story sooner, be inspired by my living example of powerful
healing, and embrace their walking wounds as beauty scars, the rich
tapestry of personal survival".
Watch My Back is the story of one man's search for courage.
Depressed, bullied, intimidated by life and indoctrinated to
believe that this was his lot, Geoff Thompson, on the verge of a
breakdown, decided to fight back. In a bid to confront his fears,
he took a job as a bouncer in one of Britain's roughest nightclubs.
Over the next ten years, he was involved in hundreds of brutal and
bloody fights that left two of his friends murdered and many more
in prison; he turned himself into a fearsome fighting machine.
Geoff reached the top of his trade and became addicted to violence.
Then it all changed. After nearly being killed in a gang attack,
and almost killing one of his attackers, he was forced to reassess
his relationship with violence. After writing down his experiences,
Geoff discovered a flair for writing. This is the story of an
ordinary man who faced his fears and took himself from bedsit to
best-seller but very nearly got killed on the way.
The Divine CEO is a no-nonsense, pragmatic book about the hierarchy
of spiritual ascent. It comes from the pen of acclaimed writer
Geoff Thompson; former bouncer, world ranking martial arts guru,
and BAFTA winning screenwriter. This is a masterclass on how to
contract your ego, expand your conscious awareness, and build a
powerful internal hierarchy, through mastery of mind, body and
senses. For anyone looking to break their negative associations
with the world and create a divine covenant with their Greatest
Potential (their own internal Chief Executive Officer), this
empirical, muscular and direct study of spiritual ascension is the
perfect companion. It is the essence of the author's fifty year
apprenticeship in practical spirituality, and high end Budo martial
arts.
The majority of attacks/fights last less than three seconds and are
preceded by aggressive or disarming behaviour. This book trains you
to read the body language and ritual of attack and 'stop' your
attacker in his tracks by using a physical and psychological
'fence' or a cripple-shooting attack. The book also covers 'ambush
attacks' and 'match fighting'.
Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm, but how
do you get to the ground safely and end in a prone position? What
are the dangers of throwing and taking an opponent over? In this
book on throwing and take-down techniques of Judo, the author
teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant
with a demolishing throw. Including the original "blow before
throw" techniques banned from sport grappling at the beginning of
the century.
Written with the intention of educating the reader in all aspects
of "pressure testing" the martial arts to ensure that the technique
and character fit when it really matters. This book aims to explode
the myths about what does and what does not work in martial arts on
today's dangerous streets.
Grappling (wrestling) is probably the oldest genre of combat known
to man. Throughout the world, wrestling and grappling have been
part of every culture, probably due to the fact that pulling,
holding, lifting and carrying are far more natural to us as living
and working human beings than punching and striking. This manual
takes the reader step by step through the moves and techniques
required to become competent in the grappling arts. These moves can
be used to compliment other forms of martial arts, or used alone in
close-range self defence. Topics covered include beating kickers
and punchers, history of grappling, training equipment, safety in
practice, vertical grappling, groundwork, joint locks, throws,
stance and grips.
Hands are the most accessible, effective and natural tool available
for use in self defence situations. This manual takes the reader
step by step through the moves and techniques required to become
competent in real punching. These moves can be used to compliment
other forms of martial arts, or used alone in close-range self
defence. Topics covered include sparring, stances, the jab, the
cross, footwork, defences, "cheeky" shots and hooks.
This best-selling software testing title is the only official
textbook of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level. This
fourth edition includes examples and exercises reflecting current
technology and applications. It is ideal for those with a little
experience of software testing who wish to cement their knowledge
with industry-recognised techniques and theory.
Introducing Functional Grammar, third edition, provides a
user-friendly overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of
the systemic functional grammar (SFG) model.
No prior knowledge of formal linguistics is required as the book
provides:
- An opening chapter on the purpose of linguistic analysis, which
outlines the differences between the two major approaches to
grammar - functional and formal.
- An overview of the SFG model - what it is and how it
works.
- Advice and practice on identifying elements of language
structure such as clauses and clause constituents.
- Numerous examples of text analysis using the categories
introduced, and discussion about what the analysis shows.
- Exercises to test comprehension, along with answers for
guidance.
The third edition is updated throughout, and is based closely on
the fourth edition of Halliday and Matthiessen's Introduction to
Functional Grammar. A glossary of terms, more exercises and an
additional chapter are available on the companion website at:
www.routledge.com/cw/thompson.
Introducing Functional Grammar remains the essential entry guide
to Hallidayan functional grammar, for undergraduate and
postgraduate students of language and linguistics.
Presenting a field-defining overview of one of the most appliable
linguistic theories available today, this Handbook surveys the key
issues in the study of systemic functional linguistics (SFL),
covering an impressive range of theoretical perspectives. Written
by some of the world's foremost SFL scholars, including M. A. K.
Halliday, the founder of SFL theory, the handbook covers topics
ranging from the theory behind the model, discourse analysis within
SFL, applied SFL, to SFL in relation to other subfields of
linguistics such as intonation, typology, clinical linguistics and
education. Chapters include discussion on the possible future
directions in which research might be conducted and issues that can
be further investigated and resolved. Readers will be inspired to
pursue the challenges raised within the volume, both theoretically
and practically.
Geoff Thompson addresses multiple questions concerning Christian
doctrine in an engaging narrative, beginning with an in-depth
discussion of the origins of doctrine in the various catechetical,
polemical and apologetic pressures that the church encountered as
it sought to articulate and teach its confession of faith in Jesus
Christ. In providing an overview of some of the classic and
historically influential doctrinal projects, Thompson employs ten
case studies that illustrate the overlapping influences of
tradition and contexts-both ecclesial and cultural-on doctrinal
discourse. Thompson takes the reader from those historical and
paradigmatic case studies into some of the great contemporary
debates about doctrine, including those which have been shaped by
the critique of doctrine associated with the European Enlightenment
as well as the challenges and contributions of theologians of the
majority world. He pays particular attention to the influence that
these diverse cultural, ecclesial, and academic contexts have had
upon the shape and content of particular doctrines. This leads into
an engagement with George Lindbeck's seminal The Nature of
Doctrine, as well as the more recent proposals of Kevin Vanhoozer
and Christine Helmer. This guide concludes by developing the idea
of a Christian social imaginary as the framework for holding
together doctrine, practice, truth, diversity, and context.
In India, young elephants are trained in obedience by being tied to
an immovable object like a tree. No matter how hard the baby
elephant pulls it cannot break free, and eventually, after trying
to break away and being thwarted time and again, it believes that
it cannot escape, no matter what it does. Ultimately, a fully-grown
adult weighing several tons can be tied to a twig and won't even
try to escape. Do you ever feel that you are tied to an immovable
object and can't break free? That you couldn't possibly give that
presentation, that you would never be able to go it alone in
business, or that you have to remain stuck in a social and
lifestyle rut as there is no other alternative? This book argues
that what ties you down and prevents you from realising your
potential is only a 'twig'. Geoff guides you through the process of
breaking the negative thinking that binds us and reveals the '14
Golden Rules to Success and Happiness'.
In our increasingly hectic society we are under constant pressure
to get the best results, the top job, a better car or a bigger
house. For many reasons, stress can become a major problem
affecting our relationships and even our health. Stress can ruin
lives, and most people don't know how to cope with it - or how they
can use it as an energy force. If you're always getting angry in
the car, at home or at work, if you constantly feel out of balance,
then this book is for you. It will help you identify the causes of
stress in your life, and shows you how to deal with them in a
practical way. With true-life examples, clear explanations and
relevant advice, it is an indispensable aid to overcoming stress.
This book may save your life.
Powerful advice on personal development from an underdog turned
success story. Do you believe that the world's leading lights are
gifted from birth or even just plain lucky? In this groundbreaking
guide, Geoff Thompson demonstrates that anyone with average ability
and a strong desire can succeed in any chosen field. The former
bouncer and factory floor sweeper, now BAFTA award-winning
film-maker and bestselling writer, knows this better than most. You
will learn:- That shape shifting is our birthright as a creative
species How to practise the art of personal transformation,
step-by-step That with the right strategy and approach, success is
always a choice
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