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Great Expectations (Paperback, Reissue)
Charles Dickens; Introduction by John Bowen; Notes by John Bowen; Illustrated by Marcus Stone; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Considered by many to be Dickens' finest novel, Great Expectations
traces the growth of the book's narrator, Philip Pirrip (Pip), from
a boy of shallow dreams to a man with depth of character. From its
famous dramatic opening on the bleak Kentish marshes, the story
abounds with some of Dickens' most memorable characters. Among them
are the kindly blacksmith Joe Gargery, the mysterious convict Abel
Magwitch, the eccentric Miss Haversham and her beautiful ward
Estella, Pip's good-hearted room-mate Herbert Pocket and the
pompous Pumblechook. As Pip unravels the truth behind his own
'great expectations' in his quest to become a gentleman, the
mysteries of the past and the convolutions of fate through a series
of thrilling adventures serve to steer him towards maturity and his
most important discovery of all - the truth about himself.
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The Girls
John Bowen
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The Middle East is a region of great traditional diversity, which
has been characterized by immense political, social and economic
changes, still developing over thirty years after the title's
original publication. A group of oil-rich countries have achieved
great political significance and some of the highest per capita
incomes in the world. Much modern development has been spatially
polarized, accentuating the concentrations of rapidly growing
populations and posing severe problems for planners. Cultivation
and pastoralism, the main traditional activities, have often
suffered from neglect and insufficient investment, and both require
re-evaluation. These are the issues addressed by this volume, first
published in 1981, which contains a series of overviews and case
studies written by present or former members of staff and research
students of the Department of Geography in the University of Durham
in honour of W.B. Fisher. Change and Development in the Middle East
provides an interesting and relevant geographical and demographic
analysis of this diverse and volatile region.
The Middle East is a region of great traditional diversity, which
has been characterized by immense political, social and economic
changes, still developing over thirty years after the title's
original publication. A group of oil-rich countries have achieved
great political significance and some of the highest per capita
incomes in the world. Much modern development has been spatially
polarized, accentuating the concentrations of rapidly growing
populations and posing severe problems for planners. Cultivation
and pastoralism, the main traditional activities, have often
suffered from neglect and insufficient investment, and both require
re-evaluation. These are the issues addressed by this volume, first
published in 1981, which contains a series of overviews and case
studies written by present or former members of staff and research
students of the Department of Geography in the University of Durham
in honour of W.B. Fisher. Change and Development in the Middle East
provides an interesting and relevant geographical and demographic
analysis of this diverse and volatile region.
Low-Cost Airline Carriers in Emerging Countries traces the
development of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in Asia, Latin America, the
Middle East and Africa, examining airlines that have become
significant players in their home markets but little known at a
global scale. The book maps the geography of the LCC phenomenon,
explaining the starkly varying success of budget airlines, and
assessing their current social, economic and environmental impacts.
The book concludes with insights into the future potential of the
LCC phenomenon along with its global ramifications. Beginning with
Southwest Airlines in the 1970s, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have
democratized air travel around the world, fostering huge increases
in airline traffic and transforming the airline industry. At the
same time however, the ascent of these budget airlines has
exacerbated aviation-related problems such as aircraft noise,
airport congestion, greenhouse gas emissions and more. LCCs have
been extensively studied in the US and Europe but not in emerging
regions of the globe. Yet the impact of such airlines is greatest
in low- and middle-income economies where only a small fraction of
the population has ever flown, and where competition from
alternative modes (road, rail) is weak.
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Ghost Stories: Volume 4 (DVD)
Denholm Elliot, Bernard Lloyd, Reginald Jessup, Kate Binchy, Peter Bowles, …
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Triple bill of supernatural dramas adapted by the BBC. In 'The
Signalman' (1976), based on the story by Charles Dickens, Denholm
Elliott stars as a troubled railway signalman who has witnessed
some unsettling sights and sounds along his stretch of track. A
curious traveller (Bernard Lloyd) tries to make sense of these
strange goings-on. In 'Stigma' (1977) Katherine Delgado (Kate
Binchy) and her family move into a new home but have difficulty
removing a menhir from their garden. When they disrupt the ancient
site, a spectre is unleashed which leaves Katherine experiencing
terrifying situations and an increasing sense of panic. In 'The Ice
House' (1978) Paul (John Stride) goes to stay at a spa resort to
help him get over the breakdown of his marriage. While there he
meets the resort's bizarre owners, siblings Clovis (Geoffrey
Burridge) and Jessica (Elizabeth Romilly), who lead him to their
garden ice house and encourage him to take in the scent of their
flowers. When his nights are disturbed by unexplained activity he
decides to take matters into his own hands to find out the truth
about the mysterious ice house.
Leading anthropologists and political scientists are brought together in this volume to debate the problem of comparison, taking up a variety of topics from nationalist violence and labor strikes to ritual forms and religious practices. The contributors criticize conventional forms of comparative method, and introduce new comparative strategies, ranging from abstract model building to ethnographically based methods. They represent a wide variety of theoretical positions, from rational choice theory to interpretivism, and the issues are clarified in the cut and thrust of debate.
'If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a
human face—forever.' 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), George
Orwell's final novel, was completed in difficult conditions shortly
before his early death. It is one of the most influential and
widely-read novels of the post-war period, and has been a huge
international bestseller over many decades. Continually in print,
it has long been controversial, both in its immediate Cold War
context and in later history. It is in some ways a realist novel,
but in others is more akin to a work of science fiction, a dystopia
or a satire. It also has strong affiliations to Gothic in its
plotting, motifs and affective states. Full of horror and terror,
it contains prophetic dreams and a central character who thinks of
himself as a 'monster', a 'ghost' and 'already dead'. Like
Frankenstein and Dracula, it is fascinated by the power of a
documentary remnant addressed to an unknown reader.
Marketing forHospitality and Tourism, 8e is the definitive source
for hospitality marketing courses.Taking an integrative approach,
this highly visual, four-color book discusseshospitality marketing
from a team perspective, examining each hospitalitydepartment and
its role in the marketing mechanism. These best-selling authorsare
known as leading marketing educators and their book, a global
phenomenon,is the most frequent adoption for the course. Developed
with extensive studentand professor reviews, this edition includes
new coverage of social media,discussion of current industry trends,
and hands-on application assignments.
Leading anthropologists and political scientists are brought
together in this volume to debate the problem of comparison, taking
up a variety of topics from nationalist violence and labour strikes
to ritual forms and religious practices. The contributors criticise
conventional forms of comparative method, and introduce new
comparative strategies, ranging from abstract model building to
ethnographically based methods. They represent a wide variety of
theoretical positions, from rational choice theory to
interpretivism, and the issues are clarified in the cut and thrust
of debate. This will be an excellent case book for courses on
comparison across the social sciences.
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Ghost Stories: Volume 3 (DVD)
Simon Gipps-Kent, Joseph O'Connor, James Mellor, Edward Petherbridge, Preston Lockwood, …
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Lawrence Gordon Clark directs this triple bill of BBC adaptations
of the ghost stories by M.R. James. In 'Lost Hearts' (1973) young
orphan Stephen (Simon Gipps-Kent) goes to stay at the generous Mr.
Abney (Joseph O'Connor)'s estate where he is haunted by two
children who previously lived in the house. It turns out the
children have come to warn Stephen that Abney is not all that he
seems. In 'The Ash Tree' (1975) Sir Richard Fell (Edward
Petherbridge) inherits his uncle's manor and grounds. He moves in
and decides to cut down an ash tree that could prove harmful to the
property but before he gets the chance he begins to hear strange
sounds and sees supernatural figures coming from the tree... In
'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) cynical Reverend Somerton
(Michael Bryant) is completely close-minded when it comes to
paranormal activity. His steadfast beliefs falter, however, when
his and Lord Peter Dattering (Paul Lavers)'s search for the
treasure of alchemist Abbot Thomas (John Herrington) unleashes a
terrifying spectre.
John's Bowen's adapation of THE BACHAE by Euripides.7 women, 6 men
'Mr Slope flattered himself that he could out-manoeuvre the
lady...he did not doubt of ultimate triumph.' Barchester Towers
(1857) was the book that made Trollope's reputation and it remains
his most popular and enjoyable novel. The arrival of a new bishop
in Barchester, accompanied by his formidable wife and ambitious
chaplain, Obadiah Slope, sets the town in turmoil as Archdeacon
Grantly declares 'War, war, internecine war!' on Bishop Proudie and
his supporters. Who will come out on top in the battle between the
archdeacon, the bishop, Mr Slope, and Mrs Proudie? The livelihood
of Mr Harding, the saintly hero of The Warden, is once more under
threat but clerical warfare finds itself tangled up in the wayward
(and sometimes perverse) desires of the many courtships,
seductions, and romances of the book. Who will marry Eleanor Bold?
Can any man resist the charms of the exotically beautiful 'La
Signora Madeline Vesey Neroni'? Will the oily Mr Slope finally get
his comeuppance? Trollope's matchless handling of plot and
character displays a skill whose distinctive literary qualities are
celebrated in this new edition. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range
of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
much more.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Hamilton NY 100th history reprint
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