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Ice Age (DVD)
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At the dawn of the great ice age, a group of three animals embark
upon an epic journey. Sid the sloth, Manfred the mammal, and Diego
the sabre-toothed tiger team up to help return a human baby to its
father, and must risk life and limb as they traverse boiling lava
pits and travel through dangerous ice caves to complete their
mission. Along the way they also meet Scrat, a squirrel-rat
determined to plant an acorn in a glacier. Features the voices of
John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Jack Black.
The Workbook provides additional grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation practice and extends reading, listening and writing
skills.
In the early 1980s, the welfare state, for too long regarded as a
notable contribution to the establishment of a humane social order,
had over the previous decade come under increasing attack. Some of
its critics, especially in the UK and the USA, maintained that it
had failed to deal satisfactorily with the problem of poverty.
Others held that it was over-elaborate, created a psychology of
dependence and imposed costs that needed to be reduced as part of a
policy of general economic recovery. In a number of countries, cuts
had already been imposed or were now contemplated. In this
situation it was crucially important to direct attention once more
to the basic objectives of the various welfare services from a
systematic and comparative standpoint. Originally published in
1982, the authors of this book, one an economist and the other a
specialist in social administration, subjected these aims to
rigorous analysis and discuss the underlying issues of social
philosophy. They then attempt to assess the various methods adopted
for their attainment in Britain and comment on those adopted in the
USA and in some continental European countries. Although the
authors reject the more extreme assertion that the welfare state
has been a failure, they point to the need to relate some of the
policies followed more clearly to the basic objectives. A number of
proposals for reform are put forward which would imply some change
of emphasis and should permit a simplification of existing
over-complex arrangements.
The New Total English Flexi Course Book is ideal for short courses
and includes the Workbook in the back of the book. ActiveBook is
the Students' book in digital format with integrated audio and
video from the course and is included with the Flexi Course Book
Easy navigation of the Students' Book pages with zoom facility
Video and audio available at the touch of a button
Algorithmic graph theory has been expanding at an extremely rapid
rate since the middle of the twentieth century, in parallel with
the growth of computer science and the accompanying utilization of
computers, where efficient algorithms have been a prime goal. This
book presents material on developments on graph algorithms and
related concepts that will be of value to both mathematicians and
computer scientists, at a level suitable for graduate students,
researchers and instructors. The fifteen expository chapters,
written by acknowledged international experts on their subjects,
focus on the application of algorithms to solve particular
problems. All chapters were carefully edited to enhance readability
and standardize the chapter structure as well as the terminology
and notation. The editors provide basic background material in
graph theory, and a chapter written by the book's Academic
Consultant, Martin Charles Golumbic (University of Haifa, Israel),
provides background material on algorithms as connected with graph
theory.
Graduate nurses are expected to 'hit the ground running', taking on
complex care challenges in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
This comprehensive yet accessible textbook provides expert guidance
for students and commencing nurses on the contexts for their
practice. Part 1 presents a pragmatic insight into the
intersection, tensions and complexities of practice and
professional issues for Australian nurses. It outlines the nature
of nursing roles and professional codes of conduct, national health
priority areas and legal and ethical issues including the growing
use of health informatics. There is an examination of the diverse
career paths available in nursing, a focus on nurses' mental health
and well-being and a special examination of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health issues. Part 2 unpacks key issues across a
range of clinical contexts that will be a key resource for clinical
practicums. Contexts covered include acute care, community nursing,
paediatric nursing, mental health nursing and aged care. Part 3
examines the professional and practice issues of nursing in
diverse, distinctive and emergent practice areas including
aesthetic nursing, military nursing and international nursing with
case studies and vignettes highlighting common issues and
challenges. Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of Australian
clinical and academic nursing professionals, this text is a key
reference for all nursing undergraduates seeking to enter
successfully into the profession.
The Workbook provides additional grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation practice and extends reading, listening and writing
skills.
Each unit of Speakout opens with a clear overview of the content
and learning objectives. The course covers all 4 skills areas as
well as grammar and vocabulary and functional grammar. Each unit
cuminates with a DVD lesson based around an extract from a real BBC
programme. The Active Book includes: Easy navigation of the
Students' Book pages with zoom facility Video and audio available
at the touch of a button Video Podcasts with accompanying
worksheets BBC programme clips that can be played in a DVD player
or computer
In the early 1980s, the welfare state, for too long regarded as a
notable contribution to the establishment of a humane social order,
had over the previous decade come under increasing attack. Some of
its critics, especially in the UK and the USA, maintained that it
had failed to deal satisfactorily with the problem of poverty.
Others held that it was over-elaborate, created a psychology of
dependence and imposed costs that needed to be reduced as part of a
policy of general economic recovery. In a number of countries, cuts
had already been imposed or were now contemplated. In this
situation it was crucially important to direct attention once more
to the basic objectives of the various welfare services from a
systematic and comparative standpoint. Originally published in
1982, the authors of this book, one an economist and the other a
specialist in social administration, subjected these aims to
rigorous analysis and discuss the underlying issues of social
philosophy. They then attempt to assess the various methods adopted
for their attainment in Britain and comment on those adopted in the
USA and in some continental European countries. Although the
authors reject the more extreme assertion that the welfare state
has been a failure, they point to the need to relate some of the
policies followed more clearly to the basic objectives. A number of
proposals for reform are put forward which would imply some change
of emphasis and should permit a simplification of existing
over-complex arrangements.
Museums and the Act of Witnessing examines how representations of
traumatic histories and the legacies of the twentieth century in
museums and heritage sites across the world shape political, social
and cultural identities. Drawing on an interdisciplinary analysis
of a variety of museum exhibitions around the globe, the book
demonstrates how the narrative of 'witnessing' has shaped
representation of war, genocide, repression and violence. Revealing
that this form of presentation is inherently Western in its origins
and nature, Wilson goes on to argue that witnessing the past is to
colonise the future, as we project a certain view of the events of
the past onto the present. Detailing the character, content and
meanings of representation that focus on the traumatic events of
the twentieth century, the book demonstrates the way in which
visitors are cast as 'witnesses' and questions what the true
purpose of witnessing really is. Museums and the Act of Witnessing
draws attention to the fact that we have inherited a distinct, and
often limited, mode of seeing the past and considers how we can
more effectively engage with the past in the present. The book will
be of interest to academics and students engaged in the study of
museums, history, sociology, conflict, politics and memory.
Museums and the Act of Witnessing examines how representations of
traumatic histories and the legacies of the twentieth century in
museums and heritage sites across the world shape political, social
and cultural identities. Drawing on an interdisciplinary analysis
of a variety of museum exhibitions around the globe, the book
demonstrates how the narrative of 'witnessing' has shaped
representation of war, genocide, repression and violence. Revealing
that this form of presentation is inherently Western in its origins
and nature, Wilson goes on to argue that witnessing the past is to
colonise the future, as we project a certain view of the events of
the past onto the present. Detailing the character, content and
meanings of representation that focus on the traumatic events of
the twentieth century, the book demonstrates the way in which
visitors are cast as 'witnesses' and questions what the true
purpose of witnessing really is. Museums and the Act of Witnessing
draws attention to the fact that we have inherited a distinct, and
often limited, mode of seeing the past and considers how we can
more effectively engage with the past in the present. The book will
be of interest to academics and students engaged in the study of
museums, history, sociology, conflict, politics and memory.
New Seventh Edition Now Available! The rapid advance of social and
digital media technology has changed the landscape of communication
and business entirely. One of the top-selling PR strategy and
campaign texts for several years, the new seventh edition of
Strategic Communications for PR, Social Media and Marketing
features a new author that brings fresh perspectives, current
trends and practices in communications, marketing and business.
Strategic Communications for PR, Social Media and Marketing by
Laurie J. Wilson, Joseph D. Ogden, and Christopher E. Wilson:
Integrates an updated and revised Strategic Communications Matrix
that focuses research, including stakeholder research, on results
that provide a foundation for communication efforts. Presents an
updated and expanded treatment of social and digital media such as
using social media for message amplification rather than just
message delivery and how to leverage social media based on
analytics. Includes a revised Chapter on RFPs with a broader look
at cultivating new business through business pitches. Is
Contemporary! The publication includes new examples, and case
studies taken from today's headlines. In addition, Tips from the
Pros and Matrix Applied vignettes provide advice from successful
communication practitioners.
Dressed in black uniforms emblazoned with the SS flash, Heinrich
Himmler's horsemen carried the SS banner across the German
countryside and to equestrian competitions throughout Germany and
Europe. They rode as the Equestrian SS, an SS cavalry force
designed to win elite support, to enhance social prestige, and to
attract farmers to Himmler's essentially urban organization. The
Equestrian SS was the only SS organization acquitted at the
Nuremberg Trials. Yet the Equestrian SS trained to be a security
and occupation force. In mounted Death's Head regiments in Poland
and in the SS Cavalry Brigade in Russia, Equestrian SS personnel
fulfilled their obligations as devoted SS political soldiers.
Driven by SS training, SS horsemen murdered thousands of Jews in
Eastern Europe. Wilson provides numerous anecdotes, statistics, and
capsule biographies of Equestrian SS personnel. This carefully
researched study is essential reading for scholars and lay people
interested in the history of Nazi Germany, the SS, and the
Holocaust.
The recent development of lay participation is one of the most
significant reforms in Japanese legal history. This volume makes a
strong case for its extension to civil juries and beyond.
Powerfully argued, and making skillful use of comparative evidence,
these three leading scholars have produced a volume that will shape
the debate for years to come.' - Tom Ginsburg, The University of
Chicago, Law School, US'The jury system continues to grow in
popularity across the globe, and this book takes us inside the
emergence of civil juries in Japan. The author provides rich detail
but also recognizes the limitations of the current system. Anyone
interested in understanding the challenges and promise of adopting
new jury systems can learn much from this careful study, which
weaves together historical, legal, and social scientific analyses.'
- John Gastil, lead author of The Jury and Democracy and Director,
McCourtney Institute for Democracy, Penn State University, US 'This
book is a lucid and engaging account of the development and
functioning of Japan's system of lay participation in criminal
trials, but equally, and perhaps more important, the authors
provide solid arguments for the expansion of lay participation in
Japanese civil disputes, and they outline how such a system might
be developed. The book will also be useful for scholars and
practitioners in other Asian countries interested in developing lay
participation in their legal systems.' - Neil Vidmar, Duke
University, School of Law, US With effective solutions in both
criminal and civil disputes at a premium, reformers have advanced
varied forms of jury systems as a means of fostering positive
political, economic, and social change. Many countries have
recently integrated lay participation into their justice systems,
and this book argues that the convergence of current forces makes
this an ideal time for Japan to expand lay participation into its
civil realm. This book offers a detailed examination of the
historical underpinnings of citizen participation in Japan's
justice system, and analysis of new reforms related to Japan's
adoption of its saibanin seido or quasi-jury 'lay judge system' for
serious criminal trials in 2009. Its vivid and groundbreaking
research includes an exploration of civil jury trials held in
Okinawa after World War II, discussion of citizen participation and
its potential impact on environmental civil lawsuits after the
Fukushima nuclear disaster, and lessons about jury trials based on
the experience of the United States and the recent proliferation of
citizen involvement in the justice system around the world. This
cutting-edge book project will fascinate legal scholars and
students as well as practitioners, political activists,
organizations, and policymakers who are interested in citizen
participation in Japan and other countries around the world, as it
addresses societal harms perpetrated by the government or other
entities, judicial reforms, democratic movements, and global
justice.
Introduces the most up-to-date techniques for soil remediation,
including chemical fixation/stabilization, soil vapor extraction,
thermally enhanced vapor stripping, biodegradation, and air
spargingwritten in a style accessible to nonspecialists. Desc4ibes
the ex shu technique of thermal desorption of soil contaminants-a
low-cost aftemative to incineration for the removal of organics.
Designers in the textile industry have a wide range of roles and
responsibilities and are frequently required to make design
decisions throughout the manufacturing process. This very practical
handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the
textile designer within the textile industry. It deals with the all
aspects of the design process from the beginning - from how to go
about attracting clients through range planning and development to
presentation. It firmly locates the work of the textile designer
within the wider context of the global textile and clothing
industries and considers the process of design for both freelance
and in-house designers. Commercial considerations are also covered,
together with trend forecasting and the factors influencing
purchasing decisions.
Based on the author's experience as a textile designer in industry
and as a lecturer at UMIST, Manchester, UK, this book covers the
entire textile design process from briefing through initial ideas,
research and design development, to finished fabrics being sold to
garment manufacturers and to retail. The Handbook of textile design
is an invaluable reference for students of textile design as well
as buyers and merchandisers of textile products, and anyone
requiring an understanding of the textile design process.
The range and diversity of textile design techniques available to
the designerThe professional practice of running a textile design
studioHow design work is carried out from the initial brief all the
way through to invoicing the client
The concept of 'natural heritage' has become increasingly
significant with the threat of dwindling resources, environmental
degradation and climatic change. As humanity's impact on the
condition of life on earth has become more prominent, a discernible
shift in the relationship between western society and the
environment has taken place. This is reflective of wider historical
processes which reveal a constantly changing association between
humanity's definition and perception of what 'nature' constitutes
or what can be defined as 'natural'. From the ornate collections of
specimens which formed the basis of a distinct concept of 'nature'
emerging during the Enlightenment, this definition and the wider
relationship between humanity and natural history have reflected
issues of identity, place and politics in the modern era. This book
examines this process and focuses on the ideas, values and agendas
that have defined the representation and reception of the history
of the natural world, including geology and palaeontology, within
contemporary society, addressing how the heritage of natural
history, whether through museums, parks, tourist sites or popular
culture is used to shape social, political, cultural and moral
identities. It will be of interest to scholars and practitioners
within heritage studies, public history, ecology, environmental
studies and geography.
In recent years, for reasons connected to the organization of the
industry, technical developments, and major safety concerns, rail
human factors has grown in importance at an international level.
Despite its importance, however, supporting literature has been
largely restricted to specialist journal publications and technical
reports. Rail Human Factors addresses this imbalance by providing
the first fully comprehensive overview of the area. The volume
includes contributions from leading ergonomists, psychologists,
sociologists, management scientists and engineers whose common
theme is to investigate, understand and design for people on the
railways, including staff, passengers and the general public. Every
area of ergonomics/human factors is covered: physical design of
work and equipment in maintenance; cognitive ergonomics in driving,
signalling and control; organizational and social ergonomics in the
way teams are formed, plans are made and organizations are
structured and run. Topics covered include: c Systems views of rail
human factors c Driver models and performance c Train and cab
design c Network and train control systems, including ERTMS c
Signals and signal c SPADS c Signalling and control center design c
Signaller performance c Control center interfaces c Workload,
situation awareness, team working c Human error and reliability c
Timetabling and planning c Maintenance planning and work c Safety
climate and safety culture c Passenger comfort and behaviour c
Station design c Public information systems c Level crossings c
Trespass and vandalism c Ergonomics standards and guidelines c
Human Factors integration The book is the definitive guide for all
those concerned with making railways safer, more reliable, of
higher quality and more efficient. It will be essential reading for
policy-makers, researchers and industry around the world.
As the hundredth anniversary approaches, it is timely to reflect
not only upon the Great War itself and on the memorials which were
erected to ensure it did not slip from national consciousness, but
also to reflect upon its rich and substantial cultural legacy. This
book examines the heritage of the Great War in contemporary
Britain. It addresses how the war maintains a place and value
within British society through the usage of phrases, references,
metaphors and imagery within popular, media, heritage and political
discourse. Whilst the representation of the war within
historiography, literature, art, television and film has been
examined by scholars seeking to understand the origins of the
'popular memory' of the conflict, these analyses have neglected how
and why wider popular debate draws upon a war fought nearly a
century ago to express ideas about identity, place and politics. By
examining the history, usage and meanings of references to the
Great War within local and national newspapers, historical
societies, political publications and manifestos, the heritage
sector, popular expressions, blogs and internet chat rooms, an
analysis of the discourses which structure the remembrance of the
war can be created. The book acknowledges the diversity within
Britain as different regional and national identities draw upon the
war as a means of expression. Whilst utilising the substantial
field of heritage studies, this book puts forward a new methodology
for assessing cultural heritage and creates an original perspective
on the place of the Great War across contemporary British society.
Beyond Grammar: Language, Power, and the Classroom asks readers to
think about the power of words, the power of language attitudes,
and the power of language policies as they play out in communities,
in educational institutions, and in their own lives as individuals,
teachers, and participants in the larger community. Each chapter
provides extended discussion of a set of critical language issues
that directly affect students in classrooms: the political nature
of language, the power of words, hate language and bullying, gender
and language, dialects, and language policies. Written for
pre-service and practicing teachers, this text addresses how
teachers can alert students to the realities of language and
power--removing language study from a "neutral" corner to situate
it within the context of political, social, and cultural issues.
Developing a critical pedagogy about language instruction can help
educators understand that classrooms can either maintain existing
inequity or address and diminish inequity through critical language
study. A common framework structures the chapters of the text: *
Each chapter begins with an overview of the language issue in
question, and includes references for further research and for
classroom use, and provides applications for classroom teachers. *
Numerous references to the popular press and the breadth of
language issues found therein foreground current thought on
socio-cultural language issues, attitudes, standards, and policies
found in the culture(s) at large. * References to current and
recent events illustrate the language issue's importance, cartoons
address the issue, and brief "For Thought" activities illustrate
the point being discussed and extend the reader's knowledge and
awareness. * "Personal Explorations" ask readers to go beyond the
text to develop further understanding; "Teaching Explorations" ask
teachers to apply chapter content to teaching situations. Beyond
Grammar: Language, Power, and the Classroom is intendedfor
undergraduate and master's level courses that address literacy
education, linguistics, and issues of language and culture.
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