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"Bond. James Bond." The iconic line from James Bond's first
big-screen scene has been endlessly quoted and imitated since, and
the memorable dialogue and witty one-liners stand alongside the
glamorous locations, breath-taking stunts and creative gadgets as
one of the many reasons the films are so beloved the world over.
The Wit & Wisdom of James Bond includes the very best quotes,
quips and pearls of wisdom from all 25 films. From "Shocking.
Positively shocking," to "Choose your next witticism carefully, Mr
Bond. It may be your last," (Goldfinger) this official book
collects the greatest killer one-liners from the world's most
famous "licensed troubleshooter", as well as M, Q, Moneypenny, Bond
villains and more.
With the growth of just-in-time delivery and e-commerce, fast and
efficient cargo delivery remains in high demand around the globe.
Not so long ago, the air cargo mode was employed mostly to move
higher valued goods. Open international trade, combined with
scale/scope economies in air transport and the use of modern
commercial jets means that now some formerly "bulky" commodities
are moved by air, a modal choice that would have been unthinkable a
generation ago. However, as it grows the industry is not without
its controversies or detractors. Employing various empirical
techniques and modeling perspectives, the authors highlight the
methods by which air cargo companies today provide effective and
increasingly affordable services and how such services enhance
economic growth, trade and development. The chapters cover three
broad operational areas: costs and competitiveness, shipper
services and air cargo company demand, and international
competition and economic development. This volume provides the
researcher with an updated "snapshot" of this international
industry and provides governments with strong evidence that the
development of an internationally competitive air cargo sector will
likely continue to generate significant economic benefits across
the globe.
In recent decades the explosive growth of globalization and
regional integration has fuelled parallel growth in multilingual
conferences. Although conference interpreting has come of age as a
profession, interpreter training programs have had varied success,
pointing to the need for an instructional manual which covers the
subject comprehensively. This book seeks to fill that need by
providing a structured syllabus and an overview of interpretation
accompanied by exercises in various aspects of the art. It is meant
to serve as a practical guide for interpreters and as a complement
to interpreter training programs in the classroom and online,
particularly those for students preparing for conference
interpreting in international governmental and business settings.
This expanded second edition includes additional exercises and
provides direct links to a variety of web-based resources and
practice speeches, also including additional language combinations.
This book condenses the important lessons learned at key points
during the author's 30-year career as an intergovernmental
conference interpreter and trainer, seeking to define what
constitutes good interpreting and how to develop the skills and
abilities that are conducive to it, as well as fostering practices
and technologies that help to maintain high professional standards.
The book places interpreting in its historical context as a
time-honoured discipline and discusses the effect of modern
technology on translating and interpreting, identifying areas where
it is most useful (electronic communications media, broadcasting)
while stressing that professional education and training of
linguists are more important than reliance on technological
shortcuts. The book is an invaluable resource to all those working
or training in conference interpreting, as well as being a
stimulating read for those engaged in the wider work of
interpreting.
Flight Risk takes off as a page-turning narrative with deep roots
and a wide wingspan. James Nolan, a fifth-generation New Orleans
native, offersup an intimate portrait both of his insular hometown
and his generation's counterculture. Flight runs as a theme
throughout the book, which begins with Nolan's escape from the
gothic mental hospital to which his parents committed the teenaged
poet during the tumult of 1968. This breakout is followed by the
self-styled revolutionary's hair-raising flight from a Guatemalan
jail, and years later, by the author's bolt from China, where he
ditched his teaching position and collectivist ideals. These
Houdini-like feats foreshadow a more recent one, how he dodged
biblical floods in a stolen school bus three days after Hurricane
Katrina hit New Orleans. Nolan traces these flight patterns to
those of his French ancestors who fled to New Orleans in the
mid-nineteenth century, established a tobacco business in the
French Quarter, and kept theold country alive in their Creole
demimonde. The writer describes the eccentric Seventh Ward
menagerie of the extended family in which he grew up, his early
flirtation with extremist politics, and a strong bond with his
freewheeling grandfather, a gentleman from the Gilded Age. Nolan's
quest for his own freedom takes him to the flower-powered,
gender-bending San Francisco of the sixties and seventies, as well
as to an expatriate life in Spain during the heady years of that
nation's transition to democracy. Like the prodigal son, he
eventually returns home to live in the French Quarter, around the
corner from where his grandmother grew up, only to struggle through
the aftermath of Katrina and the city's resurrection. Many of these
stories are entwined with the commentaries of a wry flaneur,
addressing such subjects as the nuances of race in New Orleans, the
Disneyfication of the French Quarter, the numbing anomie of digital
technology and globalization, the challenges of caring for aging
parents, Creole funeral traditions, how to make a soul-searing
gumbo, and what it really means to belong.
This book condenses the important lessons learned at key points
during the author's 30-year career as an intergovernmental
conference interpreter and trainer, seeking to define what
constitutes good interpreting and how to develop the skills and
abilities that are conducive to it, as well as fostering practices
and technologies that help to maintain high professional standards.
The book places interpreting in its historical context as a
time-honoured discipline and discusses the effect of modern
technology on translating and interpreting, identifying areas where
it is most useful (electronic communications media, broadcasting)
while stressing that professional education and training of
linguists are more important than reliance on technological
shortcuts. The book is an invaluable resource to all those working
or training in conference interpreting, as well as being a
stimulating read for those engaged in the wider work of
interpreting.
The perfect portable reference for anyone who needs Spanish legal
terms at their fingertips, this book is designed to help
communicate in real-life situations where it is vital to quickly
find a legal term or phrase. Convenient and easy-to-use, this
dictionary includes 6,000 entries with current terms and concepts
relevant to everyday legal situations. The topics are divided for
easy reference so users will be sure to find the right word
quickly. Topics include: General and Procedural Terms, Commercial
Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Health Care Law, Housing Law,
Traffice Law, and Immigration Law. This dictionary is perfect for
professionals who work with Spanish speakers, including
interpreters and translators, police, customs, and social services.
A book of poetry by an American Soldier. A collection of original
writings that express feelings and paint pictures that everyone can
relate too. A portion of the book proceeds will be donated to the
Wounded Warrior Project to help support our injured troops.
Join Ace, a mischievous but kind hearted mouse, on the adventure of
a lifetime as he finds himself lost in Boston's famed Fenway Park.
Along the way he dodges the cagey, Homer the Hawk, before
befriending a home-run baseball named Stitch. Ace and Stitch
survive some wacky encounters!! Together Ace and Stitch become best
friends and make a home on top of the famous Green Monster. The
sights, sounds and smells of Boston's pride and joy, Fenway Park,
are brought to life in illustrations done expertly in bold and
vibrant colors. Let this book take you step by step, along a tour
of Boston's historically famous park. This heartwarming tale will
be a hit for any young or old baseball fan who knows the true
meaning of being a "winner" both on and off the field. A true
treasure of friendship that's sure to be a homerun!
Witness the return of one of the most formidable movie monsters of
all time as director Shane Black brings The Predator to the world's
cinema screens. This official companion book provides a unique look
at the making of the movie, including fascinating detail on all the
major aspects of production such as stunt work, production design,
visual effects, costumes and props. Interviews with the cast and
crew highlight the evolution of the story and the challenges faced
while bringing an incredible new chapter in this blockbuster
franchise to life. Captivating concept art and on-set photography
reveal the creative processes behind the creatures, the technology
and the breathtaking action set pieces that feature in this
long-awaited new movie. This book is a must-have for all Predator
fans!
This book vividly portrays the experiences of five secondary
teachers who were involved in a school restructuring initiative
that focused on interdisciplinary curriculum development, team
teaching, and block scheduling.
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