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The memoirs of the pioneering Danish silent film star Asta Nielsen
in English translation for the first time, with scholarly
introduction and annotations. From her explosive screen debut in
The Abyss (1910) through her "scandalous" fourth marriage at age
89, the Danish actress Asta Nielsen (1881-1972) was a darling of
fans and the press, a global star without parallel in the silent
era. So famous in Germany that she was known simply as "die Asta,"
during her two decades of active filmmaking Nielsen also published
about her career, her impoverished childhood, her breakthrough into
film, the price of fame, and her interactions with the German film
industry. In 1938 Nielsen returned to Denmark, where she published
her memoirs in two volumes in 1945-46, expanding on her earlier
writings. This carefully crafted, colorful text offers eyewitness
insights into early European film, Nielsen's star persona, and the
challenges of stardom in Germany in the tumultuous period before
World War II. Yet although they have appeared in multiple Danish,
German, and Russian editions, the memoirs have never been published
in English until now. Nielsen's work has enduring value for
transnational film history, and the recent growth of interest in
women's contributions to early film makes the time ripe for this
translation. Julie K. Allen accompanies the text with a scholarly
introduction and annotations, and a foreword by leading early film
scholar Jennifer M. Bean frames the volume.
Strategic Financial Planning for the Public Sector is one of a
series of books entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector".
It promotes the importance of strategic financial planning and how
this can have a dramatic impact on financial monitoring and
control, as well as assisting the organisation to achieve value for
money. The areas covered include financial planning processes, risk
analysis, resource management strategies, income generation and
cost benefit analysis. The book is designed to give managers,
particularly those responsible for financial decision making, ideas
to maximise the use of their financial resources and meet the
organisation's long term financial goals. There are worked examples
and practical exercises which allow the theory to be put into
practice, encouraging self-development and continuous improvement.
The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all
levels within an organisation. It is an essential addition to a
manager's toolkit of skills and knowledge.
Finance for Non-Financial Public Sector Managers is one of a series
of books entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It is
increasingly important for public sector managers to have an
understanding of finance to perform their jobs and deliver value
for money services. It explains the principles of finance as well
as financial information such as income and expenditure accounts,
balance sheets, cashflows and financial performance indicators.
There are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the
theory to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and
continuous improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and
accessible to staff at all levels within an organisation. It is an
essential addition to a manager's toolkit of skills and knowledge.
Marketing Public Sector Services is one of a series of books
entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It sets out the
fundamental principles of marketing and applies them to a public
sector context. The content includes the marketing mix, how to
develop a marketing plan, market research techniques and examples
of how to implement a marketing strategy and plan. It is
increasingly important that public sector services are customer
focussed and effective marketing helps to achieve this. Whether or
not the public service being delivered is in a competitive
environment, managers should see marketing as a fundamental part of
the management process. There are worked examples and practical
exercises which allow the theory to be put into practice,
encouraging self-development and continuous improvement. The style
is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels
within an organisation. It is an essential addition to a manager's
toolkit of skills and knowledge.
Quality in the Public Sector is one of a series of books entitled
"Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It sets out ways in which
those providing public sector services can clarify what is meant by
quality and how quality can be achieved. It considers issues such
as setting standards, measuring and monitoring quality and the cost
versus the benefit of introducing quality systems. It is
increasingly important that quality services are maintained whilst
striving towards achieving value for money from public funds. There
are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the theory
to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and
continuous improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and
accessible to staff at all levels within an organisation. It is an
essential addition to a manager's toolkit of skills and knowledge.
Basic Financial Skills for the Public Sector is one of a series of
books entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It aims to
assist the reader in understand a variety of basic financial
calculations ranging from fractions and percentages, using
statistics and spreadsheets, to project appraisal techniques. All
the areas covered are essential for public sector managers how need
to show value for money and continuing improvement in the provision
of public services. It is an ideal book for the non-financial
manager who has no or very limited financial training, and is keen
to enhance their skills in this area. It is a simple and practical
text with worked examples, and exercises to practice the techniques
presented.
Managing and being responsible for public funds is one of the most
important tasks of a public sector manager, particularly in the
current environment where budgets are constrained and in many cases
reducing. This is an area of skill and knowledge that cannot be
taken for granted, as many public sector managers will have had no
formal training in this area. It is an ideal practical text to
assist managers become more effective and efficient in the way in
which they undertake budget management. The outcome being improved
value for money services which benefit the whole community. This
book is one of a series of books entitled "Essential Skills for the
Public Sector". Its target readership is any person in the public
sector who manages a budget. It covers the process of devolvement;
preparing budgets; controlling and monitoring budgets;
understanding financial information; and the link between
management and financial responsibility. The style of the book
encourages self-development and continuous improvement with the
inclusion of skill based exercises, and practical self-assessment
activities. The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to
staff at all levels within an organisation.
The Public Sector Manager is one of a series of books entitled
"Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It focuses on the skills
and knowledge that a public sector manager should have, including
their key attributes; customer focus; management techniques;
decision making; value for money; quality service provision; and
entrepreneurship. The style of the book encourages self-development
and continuous improvement with the inclusion of skill based
exercises, and practical self-assessment activities. The style is
simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels within
an organisation. Apart from assisting managers in their personal
development it can be used as a catalyst for team development and
organisational change. Whilst there are many management titles,
there are relatively few targeted specifically for the public
sector which is a major employer and contributor to the economy.
The management of public funds is even more important in times of
austerity when budgets are constrained and in many cases reducing.
All our titles seek to benefit the effectiveness and efficiency of
the public sector, with an emphasis on value for money, ensuring
that the best possible service is provided from the public funds
available.
Costing and Pricing Public Sector Services is one of a series of
books entitled "Essential Skills for the Public Sector". It sets
out the process of identifying service costs, establishing unit
costs, and cost control, all essential activities for ensuring
value for money and accountability. It is an important text for all
those working in the a public and not for profit environment as it
takes private sector principles and translates them into practical
tools that can be applied to public services. With increasing
competition seen as a method to improve services and drive down
costs, understanding the true cost of public services is important.
This book also tackles many of the day to day problems that may be
encountered when trying to develop unit costs for a public service
entering a market led environment. There are worked examples and
practical exercises which allow the theory to be put into practice,
encouraging self-development and continuous improvement. The style
is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all levels
within an organisation. It is an essential addition to a manager's
toolkit of skills and knowledge.
This book is one of a series of books entitled "Essential Skills
for the Public Sector". It sets out the process of identifying a
clear vision, SMART objectives, strategies and action plans for
public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Business planning
is an essential process to ensure the long term future viability
and sustainability of an organisation. It gives direction and a
framework within which public services can be delivered and
continuously developed to meet the challenges of change and
constraints. Effective planning assists managers to ensure they
deliver the best possible service within the resources available.
There are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the
theory to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and
continuous improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and
accessible to staff at all levels within an organisation. It is an
essential addition to a manager's toolkit of skills and knowledge.
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