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Undertaking the global project of improving intellectual property
demands a critical and dynamic evaluation of its parameters and
impacts. This innovative book considers what it means to improve
intellectual property globally, exploring various aspects and
perspectives of the international intellectual property debate and
contemplating the possibilities for reform. Building upon the
seminal contributions of Rochelle Dreyfuss, an international team
of eminent intellectual property scholars address some of the most
pressing questions surrounding the improvement of intellectual
property law's role in promoting innovation. The book explores
intellectual property's shifting boundaries and balance; its
increasing relation to other global public goods such as public
health; its re-configuration of traditional categories and
concepts; its contradictory and incomplete implementation in
international law; and its changing institutions. While diverse in
subject matter, the individual contributions share the common
premise that intellectual property must continually re-assess its
foundational assumptions, doctrines, policies, and rationales
against evolving political economies, social demands, and
technologies. Thought-provoking and accessible, Improving
Intellectual Property will prove an invaluable resource for
academics, researchers, and students of international intellectual
property law. Its exploration of how intellectual property law
might promote innovation in conjunction with national, regional,
and global policy goals will also be of interest to practitioners
and policymakers.
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The Big Year (DVD)
Jack Black, Zahf Paroo, John Cleese, Owen Wilson, Rosamund Pike, …
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Comedy starring Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson as three
men in different stages of life competing to become champion
birdwatchers. Stu (Martin) is a successful business executive on
the brink of retirement. Brad (Black), the youngest of the three,
works as a computer programmer but lacks direction and focus in his
life. Meanwhile, the obsessive and unscrupulous Kenny (Wilson) will
stop at nothing to hold onto his title of World's Greatest Birder.
As they travel the length and breadth of North America as
participants of the 'Big Year' competition, in which birders
compete to spot the greatest number of bird species in the United
States over the course of one year, the three men discover as much
about themselves and each other as they do about America's bird
population.
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Hope Springs (DVD)
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David Frankel directs this comedy drama about a middle-aged couple
who seek professional help after running into marital problems.
Scripted by Vanessa Taylor, the film tells the story of Arnold and
Maeve Soames (Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep), who have hit the
rocks after 30 years of marriage. Recognising that they must face
the problems in their relationship, they decide to attend an
'intense counseling weekend', where they are taken under the wing
of impassioned couples therapist Dr Bernie Feld (Steve Carrell).
An inspirational new collection on turning tragedy into triumph by
Holocaust survivor and multi-million copy bestselling author of Man's
Search for Meaning.
During his lifetime, world renowned psychiatrist and Auschwitz survivor
Viktor Frankl had an unshakably optimistic outlook on life. He believed
that regardless of circumstance, we can all find meaning and fulfilment
in our lives, even in the face of great adversity.
But how much influence do we have on shaping our own lives? How do we
seize opportunities and create a meaningful life? And in doing so, can
we still respect the dignity of others and tolerate all views?
Published in English for the first time, Embracing Hope shows that by
exercising our freedoms, we have a duty and responsibility to
ourselves, to others and to the world around us. This collection of
timeless lessons offers hope and consolation, admonition and warning,
and reveals how to turn tragedy into triumph and lead a fulfilled,
purposeful life.
She stole the show in the runaway hit The Real Housewives of New
York City, but Bethenny Frankel's passion has always been enjoying
healthful, natural foods and sharing that love: whether she was
cooking for Hollywood A-listers, launching her successful company
BethennyBakes, providing delicious recipes to Health, or working
with leading lifestyle and food companies. Naturally Thin shows how
anyone can banish their Heavy Habits, embrace Thin Thoughts, and
enjoy satisfying meals, snacks, and drinks without the guilt. Armed
with Bethenny's rules, readers will say: I know when I am really
hungry; When I'm really hungry, I look for high-volume, fiber-rich
foods; I can have any food I want; I love the taste of real food.
With more than thirty simple, delicious recipes (including her
famous SkinnyGirl Margarita), a one-week program to jump-start
readers on the Naturally Thin lifestyle, and warm, witty
encouragement on every page, Frankel serves up a book for a
healthier and thinner life.
A lucid and accessible explanation of international intellectual
property law. The authors do not shrink from the complexities and
nuances of the field but manage commendably to present them as a
part of a coherent system.' - Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of
Oxford, UK'Written by two of the foremost scholars in trade and
intellectual property, this book offers a clear and comprehensive
overview of the institutions, actors, texts, concepts, norms and
issues encountered in the intellectual property arena. It is hard
to imagine a better introduction to the international regime.
Indeed, it is a 'must-have' for anyone entering the field from the
academy, practice, government, arbitration or adjudication.' -
Rochelle Dreyfuss, New York University, School of Law, US
'International norms constitute an essential framework at global,
regional and domestic level for any development of this
increasingly important but also complex area of law which is
intellectual property. This advanced introduction to international
property authored by Professor Frankel and Professor Gervais, two
leading scholars in this field, is therefore particularly timely,
as it presents in a condensed but complete and easy accessible way
all the relevant institutions and actors, the major instruments,
the key concepts, the current norms and the most important
challenges to be addressed by the international intellectual
property system. A must have in any good IP library!' - Christophe
Geiger, University of Strasbourg, France 'This concise manual
offers an ideal overview of international intellectual property. It
will serve as a valuable Introduction for readers unfamiliar with
intellectual property law, or with certain of its branches. But
even readers already versed in some or all IP areas will also find
illuminating insights throughout each chapter. Moreover, in
addition to the principal traditional intellectual property
sectors, the book addresses topics that have more recently
commanded the attention of scholars and policy makers, particularly
private international law and the relationship of IP and
traditional knowledge.' - Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia University,
School of Law, US Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and
thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and
law, expertly written by the world s leading scholars. This
authoritative introduction provides a detailed overview of the
complexities of the international intellectual property regime and
the ways in which it operates. The authors cover the key
international institutions and agreements that regulate and inform
intellectual property at an international level such as the TRIPS
Agreement, WIPO, WTO, the Paris Convention and the Berne
Convention. The book serves as a platform to understand and
contextualize policy discussions on topics such as public health,
Internet regulation, as well as regional and bilateral trade
treaties. Key features include: - Accessible and carefully
summarized overview of the field - Comprehensive and up-to-date
review of all major international intellectual property
institutions and instruments - Introduces current issues within
international IP negotiations - Provides tools to analyze the
history and possible future development of international IP norms.
Students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners of
intellectual property will find this book to be an invaluable
resource in gaining an understanding of the international rules and
context in which both domestic and international IP policy issues
should be understood.
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Sex and the City - Season 6 (DVD)
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All 20 episodes from the sixth and final series of the hit comedy
drama series set in New York. In 'To Market, To Market', Carrie
(Sarah Jessica Parker) is getting so nervous about her date with
Berger (Ron Livingston) that she decides to go on a Sim-u-date to
calm her nerves. 'Great Sexpectations' sees Carrie realising that
the passion she and Berger feel for each other doesn't translate to
the bedroom. In 'The Perfect Present', Carrie is concerned by
Berger's hostile reaction to his ex-girlfriend's voicemail message.
In 'Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little', Berger reacts badly to Carrie's
jokey criticism of his new novel. In 'Lights, Camera,
Relationship', Carrie and Berger's relationship starts to look even
more fragile when Carrie gets a big advance for her book just as
Berger's option is dropped by his publisher. In 'Hop, Skip and a
Week', Berger and Carrie drift even further apart and he finally
dumps her - by Post-it note. In 'The Post-it Always Sticks Twice',
Carrie vows to her friends that she won't badmouth Berger - but
when she runs into some friends of his the temptation proves
irresistible. In 'The Catch', Charlotte (Kristin Davis) gets
married to Harry (Evan Handler). 'A Woman's Right to Shoes' finds
Carrie's new Manolos being stolen at her friend's baby shower. In
'Boy, Interrupted', Carrie runs into an old high school boyfriend,
who is in town to attend a local psychiatric facility. 'The Domino
Effect' sees Big (Chris Noth) back in town for an operation. In a
feverish delirium he opens up to Carrie - but on recovery becomes
his usual cool and closed-off self. In 'One', Carrie meets
Aleksandr Petrovsky (Mikhail Baryshnikov) at a hot new art
exhibition. In 'Let There Be Light', Carrie stays over at
Aleksandr's apartment and the two become an official item. In
'Catch-38', Aleksandr tells Carrie that he has a daughter in Paris,
and that he doesn't want any more children - leaving Carrie to
wonder if, at 38, she's willing to give up a man for a baby she may
or may not want to have. 'Out of the Frying Pan' sees Carrie
walking out on Aleksandr when, during a conversation about
Samantha's (Kim Cattrell) breast cancer, he mentions a friend of
his who died of the illness. In 'The Cold War', Carrie arranges for
her friends to meet Aleksandr, but he doesn't show up, and it turns
out he's anxious about his forthcoming exhibition in Paris. In
'Splat', Carrie accepts Aleksandr's offer to accompany him to
Paris. In 'An American Girl in Paris (Part Une)', Carrie, left to
her own devices on the streets of Paris while Aleksandr prepares
for his exhibition, is missing her friends and her life back home.
In the final episode, 'An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)',
Carrie returns to New York and her friends with Big after he tracks
her down in Paris and they realise they are meant to be together.
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The Atlas of Love
Laurie Frankel
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It's uncanny! Within six months of breaking up with her, Peg
Silver's ex-lovers always meet and marry the women of their dreams.
Even worse than being the eternal bridesmaid, she's the last
girlfriend, the one who awakens in a guy theknowledge of what he's
always wanted in a relationship ... and it's never with Peg.
Obviously, a major lifestyle change is seriously called for, which
is why the distraught interior landscape designer says good-bye to
Manhattan and late-night lattes with pal Nina, and hello to a
farmhouse on ten acres in tiny, backwater Manshire, Vermont, hoping
to meet the ultimate, all-organic country man (without too much
facial hair) to keep her warm in those frosty New England
winters.
Instead, Peg finds herself at Inward Bound -- a proactive
adult-education retreat for the hapless and hopelessly lovelorn --
to try to lift her dreaded "girlfriend curse." A steamy (and
expressly forbidden) dalliance with gorgeous woman-eater Ray
probably isn't going to help cure her. But some romantic insight
could arise from her attraction to Linus, Inward Bound's sexy,
scruffy, smart and still-single founder. Perhaps there is a secret
to be unearthed in the crunchy Green Mountains, one that will
magically transform Peg Silver from the Perpetual Also Ran to the
Big Winner in love.
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Band of Brothers (Blu-ray disc)
Donnie Wahlberg, Ron Livingston, Matthew Settle, Rick Warden, Frank John Hughes, …
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All ten episodes of the award-winning mini-series based on the
real-life experiences of American paratroopers who fought in Europe
during the Second World War. From their training in Camp Toccoa,
Georgia, through their landing in Normandy as part of the D-Day
offensive, their participation in the Battle of the Bulge, and all
the way up to the final surrender of the German forces, the series
follows the adventures of Easy Company, a unit noted for its skill
and bravery, but which also suffered a high number of casualties in
its journey across Europe. Each episode also features excerpts from
actual interviews with surviving members of the company.
South Africa has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the
top-ten worldwide routes for trafficking in persons, or TIP, a
massive phenomenon fuelled by poverty, forced migration, government
corruption, and digital communications that decrease the distance
between victim and perpetrator. In his deep study of human
trafficking in South Africa, Philip Frankel explores the nature of
TIP, considers its manifestations in sex, child, labour, and organ
trafficking, assesses its social impact, and evaluates the various
counter-trafficking programs that have emerged in the region in
recent years.
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Family Family
Laurie Frankel
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Malala Speaks Out (Hardcover)
Malala Yousafzai; Commentary by Clara Fons Duocastella; Translated by Susan Ouriou; Illustrated by Yael Frankel
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'The perfect printed tool for Prada fans everywhere' Wallpaper*
Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada
entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of
the family company in 1979. After initially focusing exclusively on
accessories, she presented the house's first fashion collection in
1988. She would soon transform Prada into one of the world's most
influential luxury brands with a deeply personal, sophisticated and
subtly subversive approach. This definitive publication opens with
a concise history of the house, followed by a brief biographical
profile of Miuccia Prada, before exploring the collections
themselves, organized chronologically. Each collection is
introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights,
and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images that showcase
hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks
and set designs - and, of course, the top fashion models who wore
them on the runway, from Naomi Campbell and Gisele to Kate Moss and
Kaia Gerber. A rich reference section, including an extensive
index, concludes the book.
The classic book on acting, in an attractive updated edition Since
its original publication in 1973, Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting
has remained a durable classic and a must-read for all students of
acting. As an acting instructor at the Herbert Berghof Studio,
Hagen helped to develop the talents of world-class actors like
Robert DeNiro, Matthew Broderick, Gene Wilder, Amanda Peet, Austin
Pendleton, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. In this book, Hagen offers an
indispensable account of the techniques that professionals use to
elevate their acting to an art form. This updated edition
illuminates Hagen's original text with a new foreword written by
Katie Finneran, retaining the David Hyde Pierce foreword, along
with added background on HB Studio—one of the original New York
performing arts training and practice spaces—and an excerpt from
Hagen's autobiography SOURCES. In working through this book, actors
will learn physical, verbal, and emotional practice that empower
them to connect their own self-concept to the characters they play.
Specific, detailed exercises help actors learn to address a range
of problems actors face, like maintaining immediacy and relevance,
and developing the dimensions of a role over a long performance
run. Respect for Acting is a book for actors and audiences who
understand the need for truth in the creative process. Discover the
acting book that has shaped professional theater performances for
decades Learn the history and background of Herbert Berghof Studio,
one of New York's foremost acting schools Practice the craft of
acting with concrete exercises and instruction on technique Delve
into the deep questions that arise when actors truly inhabit the
lives of their characters Actors at all levels of their craft will
love this stunning updated version of the essential Respect for
Acting.
For novice or pro, primary investigator or postdoc, the essentials
for photographing science and technology for journals, grant
applications, and public understanding. Â Award-winning
photographer Felice C. Frankel, whose work has graced the covers of
Science, Nature,and Scientific American, among other publications,
offers a quick guide for scientists and engineers who want to
communicate—and better understand—their research by creating
compelling photographs. Like all the books in the Visual Elements
series, this short guide uses engaging examples to train
researchers to learn visual communication. Distilling her
celebrated books and courses to the essentials, Frankel shows
scientists and engineers the importance of thinking visually. When
she creates stunning images of scientific phenomena, she is not
only interested in helping researchers to convey understanding to
others in their research community or to gain media attention, but
also in making these experts themselves “look longer” to
understand more fully. Ideal for researchers who want a foothold
for presenting and preparing their work for conferences, journal
publications, and funding agencies, the book explains four tools
that all readers can use—a phone, a camera, a scanner, and a
microscope—and then offers important advice on composition and
image manipulation ethics. The Visual Elements—Photography is an
essential element in any scientist’s, engineer’s, or
photographer’s library.
Rebecca Frankel's Into the Forest is a gripping story of love,
escape, and survival, from wartime Poland to a courtship in the
Catskills. A 2021 National Jewish Book Award Finalist One of
Smithsonian Magazine's Best History Books of 2021 An uplifting
tale, suffused with a karmic righteousness that is, at times,
exhilarating.--Wall Street Journal A gripping narrative that reads
like a page turning thriller novel.--NPR In the summer of 1942, the
Rabinowitz family narrowly escaped the Nazi ghetto in their Polish
town by fleeing to the forbidding Bialowieza Forest. They
miraculously survived two years in the woods--through brutal
winters, Typhus outbreaks, and merciless Nazi raids--until they
were liberated by the Red Army in 1944. After the war they trekked
across the Alps into Italy where they settled as refugees before
eventually immigrating to the United States. During the first
ghetto massacre, Miriam Rabinowitz rescued a young boy named Philip
by pretending he was her son. Nearly a decade later, a chance
encounter at a wedding in Brooklyn would lead Philip to find the
woman who saved him. And to discover her daughter Ruth was the love
of his life. From a little-known chapter of Holocaust history, one
family's inspiring true story.
- first edition continues to sell about 20 copies every month,
despite being published over 20 years ago - features extensive
clinical material
An innovative new edition of nine classic short stories from one of
the greatest writers of the Victorian era. “I cannot think other
than in stories,” Oscar Wilde once confessed to his friend André
Gide. In this new selection of his short fiction, Wilde’s gifts
as a storyteller are on full display, accompanied by informative
facing-page annotations from Wilde biographer and scholar Nicholas
Frankel. A wide-ranging introduction brings readers into the world
from which the author drew inspiration. Each story in the
collection brims with Wilde’s trademark wit, style, and sharp
social criticism. Many are reputed to have been written for
children, although Wilde insisted this was not true and that his
stories would appeal to all “those who have kept the childlike
faculties of wonder and joy.” “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime”
stands alongside Wilde’s comic masterpiece The Importance of
Being Earnest, while other stories—including “The Happy
Prince,” the tale of a young ruler who had never known sorrow,
and “The Nightingale and the Rose,” the story of a nightingale
who sacrifices herself for true love—embrace the theme of tragic,
forbidden love and are driven by an undercurrent of seriousness,
even despair, at the repressive social and sexual values of
Wilde’s day. Like his later writings, Wilde’s stories are a
sweeping indictment of the society that would imprison him for his
homosexuality in 1895, five years before his death at the age of
forty-six. Published here in the form in which Victorian readers
first encountered them, Wilde’s short stories contain much that
appeals to modern readers of vastly different ages and
temperaments. They are the perfect distillation of one of the
Victorian era’s most remarkable writers.
A plane crashes. A boy drowns. A body is found on a dark lakeside.
A woman tries to make sense of a strange memory from her childhood.
A father searches for a missing dog – his only link to his lost
son. A boy on the brink of adolescence embarks on a journey and
gets more than he bargained for. Young lovers get their kicks
trespassing in empty houses. A young man prepares to leave his
hometown for the last time, and a giant sink hole threatens to
swallow everything. In Forgetting Is How We Survive, people are
haunted by ghosts of the past, tormented by doppelgangers and
pining for the futures that have been lost to them. Each faces a
turning point – an event that will move their life from one path
to another, and every event casts a shadow. The stories in this
collection come from another England where earthy realism hides
another world where anything is possible.
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