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Considering computer contracting? If you are, then read this book.
It explores the many aspects of the computer contracting world and
gives sound practical advice to both the newcomer and the
experienced contractor. It will also be invaluable if you are an
employer wrestling with the perennial problem of finding staff in
this highly competitive marketplace. Let this book show you how to
break loose from being an employee to working freelance. The
author, a freelancer himself, considers what it takes to become a
contract worker and gives you invaluable information throughout to
help you get started in the world of computer contracting. This
book looks at: * why contract workers are used at all - what kind
of companies actually employ contractors, and why? * how you make
the transition from full-time working - what does it actually take
temperamentally to be a successful contractor? * how you start -
what does forming your own company involve, and why is it even
necessary? * how you go about finding a contract, and negotiating
the right rate. * what agencies do for you - and how can you find
who are the best? * the financial differences between being a
full-time employee and a contractor - how do you manage your
affairs? * how you keep your experience up to date when you do not
have a regular employer to help train you. * what sort of
opportunities are available, and what sort of rates of pay you can
expect. * your possible career progressions after contracting. The
contracting scene is ever changing. In this wide-ranging book, the
current outlook for contract staff is analysed as well as the
trends in the computer industry which are driving these changes.
Some doors are opening whilst other close - let this book be your
guide. If you have marketable skills, the right attitude and would
like to be your own boss, there could not be a better time to
consider computer contracting.
Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs, each
accompanied by a full-colour chart, key and general instructions.
Each of Michael's unique, quirky contemporary designs measures
approximately 31/2 x 31/2in (9 x 9cm), though the designs come in a
variety of formats and include tall, narrow designs as well as
borders. All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or
evenweave fabric. There's a broad range of subjects to choose from,
including country cottages, flowers, hearts, and festive Christmas
trees, so whatever the occasion, there is bound to be a design that
suits it perfectly. There are general instructions and simple
stitch diagrams at the beginning of the book, so even those new to
cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects, as
well as notes on fabric preparation and washing instructions.
Considering computer contracting?If you are, then read this book.
It explores the many aspects of the computer contracting world and
gives sound practical advice to both the newcomer and the
experienced contractor. It will also be invaluable if you are an
employer wrestling with the perennial problem of finding staff in
this highly competitive marketplace.Let this book show you how to
break loose from being an employee to working freelance. The
author, a freelancer himself, considers what it takes to become a
contract worker and gives you invaluable information throughout to
help you get started in the world of computer contracting. This
book looks at: why contract workers are used at all - what kind of
companies actually employ contractors, and why? how you make the
transition from full-time working - what does it actually take
temperamentally to be a successful contractor? how you start - what
does forming your own company involve, and why is it even
necessary? how you go about finding a contract, and negotiating the
right rate. what agencies do for you - and how can you find who are
the best? the financial differences between being a full-time
employee and a contractor - how do you manage your affairs? how you
keep your experience up to date when you do not have a regular
employer to help train you. what sort of opportunities are
available, and what sort of rates of pay you can expect. your
possible career progressions after contracting.The contracting
scene is ever changing. In this wide-ranging book, the current
outlook for contract staff is analysed as well as the trends in the
computer industry which are driving these changes. Some doors are
opening whilst other close - let this book be your
In recent years the professions have undergone radical
transformation. With the advent of rapidly changing markets, more
sophisticated and demanding clients, deregulation and increased
competition, the generalist professional partnerships have given
way to larger, more corporate forms of organization, comprising
increasingly autonomous specialist business units. This volume
critically examines these changes through an examination of the
archetypes which characterize accounting, health care and law
practitioners. With examples drawn from Australia, Canada, the UK
and the USA, Restructuring the Professional Organization will be of
interest to all students of organization studies seeking to
understand the issues and problems confronting the professions as
they move to the new millennium. Topics covered include: * a review
of the models of professional organization * drivers of change in
professional organizations * internal dynamics of changes in these
organizations * new organizational forms and archetypes.
In recent years the professions have undergone radical transformation. With the advent of rapidly changing markets, more sophisticated and demanding clients, deregulation and increased competition, the generalist professional partnerships have given way to larger, more corporate forms of organization, comprising increasingly autonomous specialist business units. This volume critically examines these changes through an examination of the archetypes which characterize accounting, health care and law practitioners. With examples drawn from Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA, Restructuring the Professional Organization will be of interest to all students of organization studies seeking to understand the issues and problems confronting the professions as they move to the new millennium. Topics covered include: * a review of the models of professional organization *drivers of change in professional organizations * internal dynamics of changes in these organizations * new organizational forms and archetypes.
Create twenty unique and whimsical Christmas cross-stitch designs
with this latest addition to the Twenty to Make series. Emulate
Michael Powell's distinctive cross-stitch style to make Christmas
cards or samplers as special gifts for friends and family. Designs
range from festive candle arrangements to vintage winter street
scenes, and each design is accompanied by an easy-to-follow
stitching guide.
First comprehensive study of heraldic badges, from their initial
use in the fourteenth century to their decline in the early
seventeenth. Heraldic badges occur in a wide variety of contexts -
costume, furnishings, armour, warfare, tournaments, seals, flags,
plate and monuments. However, despite their importance, and
although many illustrations and descriptions survive from the late
fifteenth century onwards, they have usually been treated as an
incidental part of heraldry. This monumental work therefore fills a
serious gap in the literature of heraldry, providing a
comprehensive overview ofthe subject from the fourteenth to the
seventeenth century. The first volume discusses the nature and use
of heraldic badges, and our sources of information, while the
second is a dictionary of heraldic badges, divided into two
separate parts covering royal and non-royal badges. This is
followed by ordinaries of heraldic badges and livery colours in the
third volume. There are also extracts from unpublished records, a
bibliography and full indexes. Overall, this is an indispensable
resource for anyone studying the visual inheritance of the English
past. Published for the Society of Antiquaries
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The Small Back Room (DVD)
David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Jack Hawkins, Leslie Banks, Michael Gough, …
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One of the lesser-known Powell and Pressburger collaborations.
During the Second World War, scientist Sammy Rice (David Farrar)
works at a British research unit set up to solve the enemy's
methods of attack. Embittered after losing a foot in a bomb blast,
Sammy is increasingly seeking solace in drink. However, a budding
romance with his secretary, Susan (Kathleen Byron), and the
challenge of analysing a new German bomb provide him with a new
sense of meaning.
An adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's opera by Emeric Pressburger
and Michael Powell. The story follows the poet Hoffman (Robert
Rounseville) as he attends a performance of the ballerina Stella
(Moira Shearer) and proceeds to tell tales of his love for three
women: the doll Olympia (Shearer), the courtesan Giuletta (Ludmilla
Tcherina) and the frail singer Antonia (Ann Ayars). But as the
elder Hoffman recounts the tales from a tavern, his quest for the
eternal woman is always thwarted by evil.
This is the first authoritative and comprehensive historical
geography of Australia during the second century of white
occupation. Originally published in hardback in 1988, Dr Powell's
substantial study immediately established itself as essential
reading for all those with a serious interest in Australian
studies.
First published by the Big Bend Natural History Association in
1988 as Trees & Shrubs of Trans-Pecos Texas, this book is the
only keyed guide to the more than 400 species of woody plants
native to the Trans-Pecos region and adjacent areas in eastern New
Mexico and northern Mexico. A. Michael Powell has significantly
revised and expanded this edition, including nomenclature changes
for 62 genera and new distribution information for 60 genera.
What do the symbols that appear in our dreamscape mean? How can
they help us to interpret our lives and untangle our thoughts? From
animals and nature to magical symbols and nightmarish events,
understanding what your dreams are trying to tell you is essential
to becoming more in tune with your everyday needs and wellbeing -
whether you're feeling particularly anxious or unsettled, or if
good fortune is about to come your way. With one thousand practical
explanations of the most common dream symbols, this book is the
ultimate guide to interpreting your night-time thoughts and will
tell you everything you need to know to unlock the hidden language
of your dreams. Find out what your dreams are trying to tell you by
decoding every kind of symbol, sorted by category: - People &
Places - The Natural World - The Animal Kingdom - Food & Drink
- Universal Symbols - Action Dreams - Magic, Mysteries & the
Metaphysical - Nightmares
One hundred thirty-two species, subspecies, and varieties of cacti
may be found in Texas. About one hundred of them occur in the
states Trans-Pecos region, one of the most cactus-rich areas of the
United States, but at least one kind can be found in every county
of the state. This volume is an identification guide to the genera,
species, and varieties of Texas cacti, with maps showing the
distribution of each. Based on the comprehensive reference ""Cacti
of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Regions"" (2004), by A. Michael
Powell and James F. Weedin, this field guide provides briefer, less
detailed treatments of the entire states species for educated
general readers. More than three hundred beautiful full-color
photographs of the cacti in flower and in fruit, each placed with
its description in the text, highlight the book. Readers may
identify cacti using color photographs of the plants, keys,
distribution maps, and descriptions of the vegetative characters,
flowers, and fruits. The introduction - full of details about the
biology and morphology of the family Cactaceae and the uses,
horticulture, and conservation of cacti - is an important reference
for general readers. A glossary of cactus terms, an exhaustive list
of literature, and a thorough index complete the book. This guide
was designed for use by naturalists and hobbyists as well as
serious students. Visitors to the national parks, state parks, and
other natural areas of Texas will find it essential to identifying
the cacti.
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The Lion Has Wings (DVD)
Merle Oberon, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, Austin Trevor, Anthony Bushell, …
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Discovery Miles 1 760
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Documentary-style war feature. The story compares wartime Germany,
under the domination of a fanatical madman, with the dignified calm
of rural England and follows Wing Commander Richardson (Ralph
Richardson) as he engages in battles in the skies while his wife
(Merle Oberon) waits patiently for his return.
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World War 1 Collection (DVD)
Madeleine Carroll, Conrad Veidt, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Du Maurier, Edmund Gwenn, …
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Discovery Miles 3 560
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Collection of feature films inspired by the Great War. In 'I Was a
Spy' (1933), Martha Cnockhaert (Madeleine Carroll) works as a spy
in a German hospital, acting for the allies. Aided by orderly
Stephan (Herbert Marshall), Martha plots to blow up a German
ammunition dump. When Martha accompanies a German Commandant to
Brussels, a change in the Kaiser's movements inadvertently reveals
Martha's true purpose. '1914 All Out' (1987) is a made-for-TV drama
set during World War I in a quiet Yorkshire village. While the
locals are enjoying a Bank Holiday cricket match, their fun is cut
short when war breaks out and the men go off to fight for their
country. Set in the Scottish Orkney Islands during the First World
War, 'The Spy In Black' (1939) tells the story of three German
spies plotting to sink the British fleet. When U-Boat Captain Hardt
(Conrad Veidt) makes contact with his beautiful co-conspirator
(Valerie Hobson), he falls in love with her, but she is already
having an affair with the third spy in their group, Royal Navy
traitor Lieutenant Ashington (Sebastian Shaw).
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The Edge of the World (DVD)
Niall Macginnis, Belle Christall, John Laurie, Eric Berry, Finlay Currie, …
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Discovery Miles 3 850
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A semi-documentary based on the lives of two friends living on the
remote Shetland island of Foula. It shows their struggles with the
harshness of isolation and the everyday hurdles of love and
survival. In 1978 director Michael Powell added a new (colour)
introduction and epilogue to the film which was re-titled `Return
to the Edge of the World'.
Ferns are usually thought of as plants of moist, humid regions, and
at first glance the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, a rugged portion
of the arid Chihuahuan Desert, does not appear to be a likely
location for ferns and their relatives. Yet in many seemingly
unsuitable dry habitats, on shadowed slopes, in canyons, and near
springs, seeps, and streams can be found sixty-four species of
ferns and fourteen species of fern allies. This book is a complete
review of the true ferns as well as the related spikemosses and
scouring rushes of the Trans-Pecos. In a concise, readable
introduction, the authors describe the region, which ranges in
topography from desert floors to mountain peaks of over eight
thousand feet, and the variations in climate and soils that allow
ferns to survive in specific habitats. In clear language they
describe the morphology, reproduction, and adaptability of ferns
and fern allies. Detailed keys to the Trans-Pecos families, genera,
and species allow anyone to identify an unknown fern from the
region. The species descriptions give full scientific names, common
names, synonyms, and descriptions of locations where the fern can
be found, including specific information on their occurrence in Big
Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Wherever necessary,
the species descriptions provide information on species that may be
confused. Other features of the book are a quick identification
guide, a checklist of the ferns and fern allies of the region, a
glossary of terms, and a list of references. The book is
illustrated with detailed line drawings of the habit and details of
the plants, and distribution maps with each ferns description show
where the species can be located in the region. This book will be a
valuable guide for anyone interested in the plant life of far
western Texas and adjacent areas in the Chihuahuan Desert.
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The Girl with No Name (Paperback)
Breanne Owensby; Illustrated by Michael Powell; Contributions by Zach Wheeler
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R272
Discovery Miles 2 720
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