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The first of three epic instalments in director Peter Jackson's
blockbuster prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Set in
Middle-Earth 60 years before events in 'The Lord of the Rings', the
story follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin
Freeman), who, at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf (Ian
McKellen), suddenly finds himself co-opted into joining a company
of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to help
reclaim the Dwarves' lost kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the
clutches of Smaug the dragon. After setting out on their quest from
the safety of Bag End, the band of travellers soon find themselves
pitted against a range of strange and fearsome opponents, in
addition to a small, slimy creature known simply as Gollum (Andy
Serkis).
Extended versions of all three films from director Peter Jackson's
blockbuster prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Set in
Middle-Earth 60 years before events in 'The Lord of the Rings',
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' (2012) follows the adventures
of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who, at the instigation
of the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), suddenly finds himself
co-opted into joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin
Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to help reclaim the Dwarves' lost
kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the clutches of a dragon. After
setting out on their quest from the safety of Bag End, the band of
travellers soon find themselves pitted against a range of strange
and fearsome opponents, in addition to a small, slimy creature
known simply as Gollum (Andy Serkis). In 'The Hobbit: The
Desolation of Smaug' (2013), while Gandalf heads south on his own,
Bilbo, Thorin and the Dwarves enter the treacherous Mirkwood Forest
on their way to the mountain. When they reach Lake-town Bilbo has
to perform the role he was assigned at the start of the quest - to
find a secret door that will lead him to the lair of Smaug the
dragon (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch). In the final instalment,
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' (2014), Bilbo, Thorin
and the other Dwarves have unintentionally released Smaug from the
Lonely Mountain and endangered the residents of Lake-town. Bilbo
has to make a difficult decision when Thorin puts his desire to
find the royal jewel Arkenstone before his loyalty to his friends.
Meanwhile, Gandalf discovers that the evil Sauron has returned,
commanding a horde of Orcs to attack the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo and
his friends must fight for their survival as five armies meet in
battle. The rest of the cast includes Luke Evans, Cate Blanchett,
Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Christopher Lee.
All three films from director Peter Jackson's blockbuster prequel
to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Set in Middle-Earth 60 years
before events in 'The Lord of the Rings', 'The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey' (2012) follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo
Baggins (Martin Freeman), who, at the instigation of the wizard
Gandalf (Ian McKellen), suddenly finds himself co-opted into
joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard
Armitage) to help reclaim the Dwarves' lost kingdom of the Lonely
Mountain from the clutches of a dragon. After setting out on their
quest from the safety of Bag End, the band of travellers soon find
themselves pitted against a range of strange and fearsome
opponents, in addition to a small, slimy creature known simply as
Gollum (Andy Serkis). In 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'
(2013), while Gandalf heads south on his own, Bilbo, Thorin and the
Dwarves enter the treacherous Mirkwood Forest on their way to the
mountain. When they reach Lake-town Bilbo has to perform the role
he was assigned at the start of the quest - to find a secret door
that will lead him to the lair of Smaug the dragon (voice of
Benedict Cumberbatch). In the final instalment, 'The Hobbit: The
Battle of the Five Armies' (2014), Bilbo, Thorin and the other
Dwarves have unintentionally released Smaug from the Lonely
Mountain and endangered the residents of Lake-town. Bilbo has to
make a difficult decision when Thorin puts his desire to find the
royal jewel Arkenstone before his loyalty to his friends.
Meanwhile, Gandalf discovers that the evil Sauron has returned,
commanding a horde of Orcs to attack the Lonely Mountain. Bilbo and
his friends must fight for their survival as five armies meet in
battle. The rest of the cast includes Luke Evans, Cate Blanchett,
Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Christopher Lee.
The authors' model orients this community in the vortex of
contemporary forces, pointing up, for example, the need for
face-to-face interaction among residents versus the larger
society's demand for electronic communication. With increasing
conflicts between the culture of rural communities and that of the
?outside world? occurring, small towns all
The authors' model orients this community in the vortex of
contemporary forces, pointing up, for example, the need for
face-to-face interaction among residents versus the larger
society's demand for electronic communication. With increasing
conflicts between the culture of rural communities and that of the
"outside world" occurring, small towns all over the United States
are losing their businesses, their doctors, and their sense of
community. Yet the town described in this study is
thriving."Against All Odds" identifies pride, determination, and a
sense of belonging that must be nurtured--and the local
organization that binds all of these factors together--in order to
keep a small town alive in the face of powerful disruptive forces.
Not since Vidich and Bensman's landmark "Small Town in Mass
Society" has such a thoughful examination of a contemporary rural
community been available.
The New Geopolitics of Terror examines the impact of global reach
terror on states. This book surveys the current crises and tensions
in the Middle East, focussing primarily on the upheavals in Syria
and Iraq, and the interaction between groups, such as Al Qaeda and
ISIS state actors and Western security. It explains the threat to
Western interests and states from wide-reaching Islamic terrorism,
geopolitical intervention by outside actors and regional power
struggles. It critiques the inadequate political, military and
diplomatic responses from Western powers, and the lack of effective
leadership, highlighting the potential dangers should the West fail
to remedy these. The book also identifies the difficulties and
dangers of continued Western involvement in the Middle East, and
proposes specific actions and interventions in order to prevent
further deterioration in the region and in Western societies.
Specifically, the book calls for a grand strategy underpinned by
political ambition that combines diplomatic, political, economic
and military measures, calls for effective counter-terrorism
measures in more resilient Western societies, and highlights the
importance of the role that global players outside those regions
can and must play if peace is to be restored. Written by two
leading scholars, this book will be of much interest to students of
terrorism studies, strategic studies, defence studies, Middle
Eastern politics and IR in general.
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Memories of Another Land (Paperback)
Peter Kenny; Illustrated by Sue Bradley; Foreword by John C. Allen
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R583
R503
Discovery Miles 5 030
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Emotional Intelligence: The Emotional Intelligence Book --
Emotional Intelligence at Work and Emotional Intelligence
Leadership This Emotional Intelligence Book will answer the
question: what is emotional intelligence (also referred to as EI.)
As the book works to define emotional intelligence through the four
main branches, it dives deeper into explaining each branch in hopes
of bringing about a higher self-awareness in the reader. Most
people walk around with low emotional intelligence out of
ignorance. They do not know because they have never been taught.
Some crowds believe that the emotionally intelligent are as smart
as those with high IQ's. People in positions of leadership show a
higher aptitude of EI for being able to help others, to calm the
crowd and to work well under pressure without cracking. Each of the
four branches of the emotional intelligence theory is explained in
full detail. The first branch is emotional perception. The second
branch is emotional reasoning.
This new edition of a highly successful book retains the emphasis
on the practical approach to rancidity in foods which was the
hallmark of the previous editions. There has been substantial
revision to bring existing chapters up-to-date with current
techniques and the inclusion of additional chapters on
spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of oxidation,
legislative and labeling aspects, and HACCP in the avoidance of
rancidity. There are also new chapters on rancidity in fish and in
confectionery products.
Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West
Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War
battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical
landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley
is an unusual collection of historic homes. In this fascinating
architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive
seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By
focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the
arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique
story of this area's early building traditions and architectural
innovations. The 250 buildings included in this work--from the
plantation homes of the Washington family to the log houses of
yeomen farmers--reveal the unique development of this region, as
Allen categorizes structures and establishes patterns of
construction, plan, and style.
Allen's refreshing perspective illuminates the vibrant vernacular
architecture of Jefferson County, connecting the housing of this
area to the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley. Varying features
of house siting, plan types, construction techniques, building
materials, outbuildings, and exterior and interior detailing
illustrate the blending of German, Scots-Irish, English, and
African cultures into a distinct, regional style. Adorned with over
seven hundred stylish photographs by Walter Smalling and elegant
drawings, floor plans, and maps by Andrew Lewis, "Uncommon
Vernacular "explores and preserves this historic area's rich
architectural heritage.
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