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When in Rome (DVD)
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Romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel and Danny
DeVito. Beth Harper (Bell) is a young, career-driven New Yorker who
has hitherto been very unlucky in love. While on a whirlwind trip
to Rome for her sister's wedding, she is attracted to the best man,
Nick (Duhamel), but is dismayed to see him with another woman and
turns to drink to drown her disappointment. In her drunken state
she delves for coins in the famed 'Fontana de Amore', and is amazed
on her return to New York to find herself being pursued by not one
but five love-crazed men - including the delectable Nick. But is he
really in love with her, or simply under the fountain's spell?
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Spider-Man 3 (DVD)
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Three years on from the previous blockbuster, Marvel comic book
character Spider-Man returns in his latest adventure. Peter Parker
(Tobey Maguire) and his girl Mary-Jane (Kirsten Dunst) are on the
cusp of contentment - but not for long. His ex-friend Harry (James
Franco), son of the Green Goblin of the first film, becomes the New
Goblin in his desire for revenge against Spider-Man. Fugitive Flint
Marko (Thomas Haden Church), killer of Peter's Uncle Ben, has been
transformed into the shape-shifting Sandman, possibly Spider-Man's
toughest foe so far. To complicate matters further, a parasitic
alien symbiote has attached itself to Peter's suit, giving him even
greater powers but also bringing out the evil side of his
personality. He has to struggle not only against two major
adversaries but also against himself.
National Identity and Global Sports Events looks at the
significance of international sporting events and why they generate
enormous audiences worldwide. Focusing on the Olympic Games and the
men's football (soccer) World Cup, the contributors examine the
political, cultural, economic, and ideological influences that
frame these events. Selected case studies include the 1936 Nazi
Olympics in Berlin, the 1934 World Cup Finals in Italy, the unique
case of the 1972 Munich Games, the transformative 1984 Games in Los
Angeles, and the 2002 Asian World Cup Finals, among others. The
case studies show how the Olympics and the World Cup Finals provide
a basis for the articulation of entrenched and dominant political
ideologies, encourage persisting senses of national identity, and
act as barometers for the changing ideological climate of the
modern and increasingly globalized contemporary world. Through
rigorous scholarly analyses, the book's contributors help to
illuminate the increasing significance of large-scale sporting
events on the international stage.
Major sporting events hosted by Germany have historically been
highly charged and culturally significant occasions. 2006 sees the
Football World Cup return to Germany, where much has changed since
the previous Finals there in 1974. This collection, edited by an
internationally regarded sports sociologist and German Studies
scholar, examines the history and significance of football in
German culture and society. Includes discussion of: The cultural
history of football since its popular German origins during WWI The
effects of Unification, European integration and immigration in
contemporary Germany The German football economy Women in German
football and society Germany's role in the politics of global
sports institutions Media coverage and perceptions of German
identity and Germany's relationship with traditional 'enemies'
Media representations of football and changing fan cultures Pyta
Wolfram University of Stuttgart, Germany Pfister Gertrud University
of Copenhagen, Denmark Merkel Udo University of Brighton, UK
Gebauer Gunter Free University, Berlin, Germany Br
A History of the German Language Through Texts examines the
evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to the present
day. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at
the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical,
legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and
adverts. All texts are translated and accompanied by commentaries.
The book also offers a glossary of technical terms and
abbreviations, a summary of the main changes in each historical
period, a guide to reference material, and suggestions for further
reading. A History of the German Language Through Texts is
essential reading for students of German, Linguistics or Philology.
In the modern era, sport has been an important agent, and symptom,
of the political, cultural and commercial pressures for convergence
and globalization. In this fascinating, inter-disciplinary study,
leading international scholars explore the making of modern sport
in Europe, illuminating sport and its cultural and economic impacts
in the context of the supra-state formations and global markets
that have re-shaped national and trans-national cultures in the
later twentieth century. The book focuses on the emergence and
expansion of media markets, high-performance sport's transformation
by, and effects upon, Cold War dynamics and relations, and the
implications of the Treaty of Rome for an emerging European
identity in sport as in other areas (for example, the influence of
soccer's governing body in Europe, UEFA, and its club and
international competitions). It traces the connections between the
forces of ideological division, economic growth, leisure
consumption, European integration and the development of European
sport, and examines the role of sport in the changing relationship
between Europe and the US. Illuminating a key moment in global
cultural history, this book is important reading for any student or
scholar working in international studies, modern history or sport.
In the modern era, sport has been an important agent, and symptom,
of the political, cultural and commercial pressures for convergence
and globalization. In this fascinating, inter-disciplinary study,
leading international scholars explore the making of modern sport
in Europe, illuminating sport and its cultural and economic impacts
in the context of the supra-state formations and global markets
that have re-shaped national and trans-national cultures in the
later twentieth century. The book focuses on the emergence and
expansion of media markets, high-performance sport's transformation
by, and effects upon, Cold War dynamics and relations, and the
implications of the Treaty of Rome for an emerging European
identity in sport as in other areas (for example, the influence of
soccer's governing body in Europe, UEFA, and its club and
international competitions). It traces the connections between the
forces of ideological division, economic growth, leisure
consumption, European integration and the development of European
sport, and examines the role of sport in the changing relationship
between Europe and the US. Illuminating a key moment in global
cultural history, this book is important reading for any student or
scholar working in international studies, modern history or sport.
Major sporting events hosted by Germany have historically been
highly charged and culturally significant occasions. 2006 sees the
Football World Cup return to Germany, where much has changed since
the previous Finals there in 1974. This collection, edited by an
internationally regarded sports sociologist and German Studies
scholar, examines the history and significance of football in
German culture and society. Includes discussion of: The cultural
history of football since its popular German origins during WWI The
effects of Unification, European integration and immigration in
contemporary Germany The German football economy Women in German
football and society Germany's role in the politics of global
sports institutions Media coverage and perceptions of German
identity and Germany's relationship with traditional 'enemies'
Media representations of football and changing fan cultures...
A History of the German Language through Texts examines the evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to the present day. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical, legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and adverts. All texts are translated and accompanied by commentaries. The book also offers a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations, a summary of the main changes in each historical period, a guide to reference material, and suggestions for further reading. A History of the German Language through Texts is essential reading for students of German, Linguistics or Philology.
In the Cold War era, the confrontation between capitalism and
communism played out not only in military, diplomatic, and
political contexts, but also in the realm of culture-and perhaps
nowhere more so than the cultural phenomenon of sports, where the
symbolic capital of athletic endeavor held up a mirror to the
global contest for the sympathies of citizens worldwide. The Whole
World Was Watching examines Cold War rivalries through the lens of
sporting activities and competitions across Europe, Asia, Africa,
Latin America, and the U.S. The essays in this volume consider
sport as a vital sphere for understanding the complex geopolitics
and cultural politics of the time, not just in terms of commerce
and celebrity, but also with respect to shifting notions of race,
class, and gender. Including contributions from an international
lineup of historians, this volume suggests that the analysis of
sport provides a valuable lens for understanding both how
individuals experienced the Cold War in their daily lives, and how
sports culture in turn influenced politics and diplomatic
relations.
BRAND NEW & EXPANDED EDITION! Packed with dozens of additional
horror titles and containing limited edition enhanced packaging
(gilded foil page edges + ribbon marker). Are you obsessed with
John Carpenter's iconic music for the Halloween series? Do you
thrill to the unforgettable stabs of the Psycho score, or the
pounding synths of Goblin's soundtrack to Suspiria? Do you find
yourself being pulled into the hair-raising modern scores for the
likes of Get Out, Hereditary, and It Follows? You're not alone.
Blood on Black Wax is a defining horror soundtrack volume that
spotlights iconic franchises such as A Nightmare on Elm Street,
Friday the 13th, Jaws, The Exorcist, Child's Play, and George A.
Romero's "living dead" films, highlighting both the music and the
amazing, often rare artwork that graces the record sleeves. It also
tells the stories behind the soundtrack, from the mouths of the
musicians who made them, including John Carpenter, Fabio Frizzi,
Christopher Young, Harry Manfredini, Charles Bernstein, Pino
Donaggio, John Harrison, and more. Aaron Lupton and Jeff Szpirglas,
both of Rue Morgue magazine, have curated Blood on Black Wax to
reflect their own passion for the darkest slabs of soundtrack
music. Their journey into the fascinating history of horror movie
scores contains reviews, release details, and the wild stories
about the making of both iconic classics and the strange outliers
of the genre - everything from the orchestral sounds of Hammer and
Universal horror, to the truly experimental albums for The Texas
Chainsaw Massacre and Eraserhead, to the outlandish punk and metal
songs of '80s soundtrack albums like The Return of the Living Dead
and Shocker. Go back to your favorite horror films one more time,
through the jaw-dropping, spine-tingling music that helped solidify
their place in cinematic history!
The most important part of the title of this book is the word
'and'. These words form the memorable conclusion to D.H. Green's
study Medieval Listening and Reading; they encapsulate how, in the
Middle Ages, orality and literacy are not to be considered as two
separate and largely unrelated cultures or modes of textual
transmission, but as elements in a mutual interplay and
interpenetration. In this volume, scholars from Britain, Germany
and North America follow Green's insistence on the conjunction of
medieval orality and literacy, and show how this approach can open
up new areas for investigation as well as help to reformulate old
problems. The languages and literatures covered include English,
Latin, French, Occitan and German, and the essays span the whole of
the period from the early Middle Ages through to the fifteenth
century.
Explores the issues and the use of best practice interpretation
principles in bringing the Roman world to life for visitors and
educational users. Issues in the public presentation and
interpretation of the archaeology of Hadrian's Wall and other
frontiers of the Roman Empire are explored and addressed here. A
central theme is the need for interpretation to be people-focussed,
and for visitors to be engaged through narratives and approaches
which help them connect with figures in the past: daily life,
relationships, craft skills, communications, resonances with modern
frontiers and modern issues allprovide means of helping an audience
to connect, delivering a greater understanding, better visitor
experiences, increased visiting and spend, and an enhanced
awareness of the need to protect and conserve our heritage. Topics
covered include re-enactment, virtual and physical reconstruction,
multi-media, smartphones, interpretation planning and design; while
new evidence from audience research is also presented to show how
visitors respond to different strategies of engagement. Nigel Mills
is Director, World Heritage and Access, The Hadrian's Wall Trust.
Contributors: Genevieve Adkins, M.C. Bishop, Lucie Branczik, David
J. Breeze, Mike Corbishley, Jim Devine,Erik Dobat, Matthias Fluck,
Christof Flugel, Snezana Golubovic, Susan Greaney, Tom Hazenberg,
Don Henson, Richard Hingley, Nicky Holmes, Martin Kemkes, Miomir
Korac, Michaela Kronberger, Nigel Mills, Jurgen Obmann, Tim Padley,
John Scott, R. Michael Spearman, Jurgen Trumm, Sandra Walkshofer,
Christopher Young,
The Royal Horticultural Society's definitive guide to propagating,
nurturing, and designing with more than 200 cacti and succulents.
How can you encourage your bunny ear cactus to flower and flourish?
What is the best method for propagating an echeveria or kalanchoe? What
exactly are living stones, and where do they grow in the wild?
RHS Practical Cactus & Succulent Book is the ultimate reference
book for cactus and succulent enthusiasts. An extensive illustrated
plant directory profiles more than 200 succulent and cactus varieties,
with instructions on how to grow each one.
Show off your plants with inspirational display ideas and step-by-step
projects. Follow simple propagation steps to increase your cacti and
succulent collection for free. Keep your plants healthy with advice and
tips for care and cultivation.
Drawing on the unrivalled expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society,
RHS Practical Cactus & Succulent Book is everything a cactus-lover
needs.
Gain a practical prescription for both private and public
organizations to remediate threats and maintain a competitive pace
to lead and thrive in an ever-shifting environment. In today's
hyper-connected, always-on era of pervasive mobility, cloud
computing and intelligent connected devices, virtually every step
we take, every transaction we initiate, and every interaction we
have are supported in some way by this vast global infrastructure.
This set of interconnected systems comprises the fundamental
building blocks of the second economy - the very foundation of our
first economy. And adversaries, whether motivated by profit,
principle or province, are singularly focused on winning the race
through a relentless portfolio of shifting attack vectors. Make no
mistake about it, we are running a race. This is a race against a
faceless, nameless adversary - one that dictates the starting line,
the rules of the road, and what trophies are at stake. Established
assumptions must be challenged, strategies must be revised, and
long-held practices must be upended to run this race and
effectively compete. The Second Economy highlights a second to none
approach in this fight, as the effectiveness and ROI of security
solutions are increasingly measured by the business outcomes they
enable. What You Will Learn: Understand the value of time and trust
in a cyber-warfare world Enable agile and intelligent organizations
to minimize their risk of falling victim to the next attack
Accelerate response time by adopting a holistic approach Eliminate
friction across the threat defense lifecycle, from protection to
detection to correction Gain a sustainable competitive advantage by
seizing first mover advantage Deploy solutions across an open,
integrated security framework Who This Book Is For: Senior-level IT
decision makers concerned with ascribing business value to a robust
security strategy. The book also addresses business decision makers
who must be educated about the pervasive and growing cyber
threatscape (including CXOs, board directors, and functional
leaders) as well as general business employees to understand how
they may become unwitting participants in a complex cyber war.
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Spider-Man 3 (Blu-ray disc)
Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, …
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Three years on from the previous blockbuster, Marvel comic book
character Spider-Man returns in his latest adventure. Peter Parker
(Tobey Maguire) and his girl Mary-Jane (Kirsten Dunst) are on the
cusp of contentment - but not for long. His ex-friend Harry (James
Franco), son of the Green Goblin of the first film, becomes the New
Goblin in his desire for revenge against Spider-Man. Fugitive Flint
Marko (Thomas Haden Church), killer of Peter's Uncle Ben, has been
transformed into the shape-shifting Sandman, possibly Spider-Man's
toughest foe so far. To complicate matters further, a parasitic
alien symbiote has attached itself to Peter's suit, giving him even
greater powers but also bringing out the evil side of his
personality. He has to struggle not only against two major
adversaries but also against himself.
Turn your indoors into a green oasis! Learn about 175 house plants
and follow step-by-step projects to create an indoor garden. A
plant book perfect for people who live in apartments and
enthusiastic gardeners who want to move their gardening expertise
inside! Learn how to create an indoor garden that will improve your
wellbeing, is good for the environment, and will bring tranquillity
to your home. The RHS Practical House Plant Book shows you how to
create a green home - literally. Inside this plant guide you'll
find: - A "Designing with Houseplants" section that reveals key
principles for choosing, arranging, and curating your houseplant
collection - More than 175 plant profiles that provide detailed
information and care instructions on a wide variety of plants,
including ferns, orchids, and succulents - Unrivalled practical,
illustrated information on plant care, propagation, pests and
diseases, pruning, and problem-solving - 12 photographic
step-by-step projects offer exciting ideas for using plants to
stunning effect in your home and conservatory Now you can display,
nurture, and care for plants even if you do not have garden space!
This RHS plant guide profiles the best indoor plants like ferns,
bamboo, orchards, cacti, and succulents. It includes information on
air-purifying plants to ensure easy breathing in your home. Author
and horticulturist Zia Allaway has combined her practical know-how
with Fran Brailey - London houseplant shop owner's - design
inspiration so that your indoor garden will enhance your home's
aesthetic. You will learn how to care for plants and cultivate
various species. Understand repotting, water, compost, draining,
pests, diseases, diagnosing sickly plants, and how to create good
light and temperature conditions. With over a dozen step-by-step
guides and profiles on 175 plants, you will assemble an
eye-catching bottle terrarium, craft your macrame hanging planter,
or propagate succulents for your friends in no time.
Durs Grunbein is the most significant poet and essayist in German
today. No other modern German poet has written from such an
emphatically European and global perspective, and this volume seeks
to present the poet and his work to the English-speaking world in
all their significance and breadth. Written by a line-up of
international scholars and critics, the volume offers highly
readable and wide-ranging essays on Grunbein's substantial oeuvre,
complemented by specially commissioned material and an interview
with the poet. It covers the German and European traditions, and
engages with Grunbein's works in the context of a number of
relevant topics, such as 'memory', 'urban life', 'mortality',
'love', and 'presence'; it also probes Grunbein's sustained
dialogue with the natural sciences and the visual arts.
The view generally adopted in earlier German literary studies saw
the 12th century as an undisputed age of ground-breaking
innovation, whereas the 13th century was generally regarded as an
age of 'decline', of political and literary 'downfall'. However,
recent developments in literary theory and the history of tradition
have increasingly queried this periodicity. In Germany there was in
fact no appreciable upsurge of lay culture before 1170 and it was
not until the 13th century that the vernacular found its way into
almost all areas of literary communication. Foregrounding the
innovative impetus of the 13th century over and against older
periodicities was the aim of the Cambridge symposium. The papers
given there are assembled in this volume.
This study picks up current debates about perspective and meaning
in Wolfram von Eschenbach's AWillehalmA. Adapting Mika Bal's model
of narratology, it concentrates on two major complexes - characters
and narrator - which it treats as fluid, intersecting entities. The
former, uniquely for German narrative genres of the period, emerge
as three-dimensional characters whose voices converse with that of
a subjective narrator moulded in an era of developing fictionality.
The result is a narrative dynamic which represents a vibrant new
literary hermeneutic for the vernacular.
This Festschrift has been written by 26 friends, colleagues and
former pupils to honour a medieval Germanist whose work has
illuminated the linguistic and literary achievements and courtly
culture of the classical Middle High German period with humour and
elegance. His recently published history of the medieval
BlA1/4tezeit (Golden Age), the monumental pinnacle of his
contribution to the field, is set to remain a seminal work in this
most important area for many years to come. The contributors to the
Festschrift give their response to the works, authors and themes
dealt with in Johnson's history. Central to the volume, therefore,
are the great literary works which remained influential well beyond
the Middle Ages and today enjoy a firm place within the canon of
world literature: Walther von der Vogelweide's lyrics and
Spruchdichtung, the Nibelungenlied, and the epics of Wolfram von
Eschenbach.
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