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Vacancy (DVD)
Kate Beckinsale, Luke Wilson, Frank Whaley, Ethan Embry, Scott G Anderson, …
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'Psycho' meets 'Hotel California' horror in which a young couple
are trapped, awaiting their fate. For young couple Amy and David
Fox (Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson), a long day bickering in
their car suddenly gets much worse when they break down in the
middle of nowhere. Luckily for them they find a motel and settle
down to watch some TV. Concern rises when they realise the 'snuff'
movies the motel thoughtfully supply for their guests seem vaguely
familiar. Discovering hidden cameras, they realise that they are
about to star in the performance of their lives, or rather the end
of it, unless they can somehow escape.
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The Hole (DVD)
Teri Polo, Bruce Dern, Chord Overstreet, Haley Bennett, Chris Massoglia, …
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Joe Dante directs this suspense horror/thriller. When 17-year-old
Dane (Chris Massoglia) and his younger brother Lucas (Nathan
Gamble) move with their mother Susan (Teri Polo) from New York City
to the sleepy little town of Bensonville, they stumble across a
mysterious hole under a locked trapdoor in the basement while
exploring their new house. Before they know it, the brothers are
caught up in a terrifying odyssey into the dark labyrinths of their
worst fears and most sinister nightmares.
This comprehensive Handbook illuminates the objectives and
economics behind competition law. It takes a global comparative
approach to explore competition law and policy in a range of
jurisdictions with differing political economies, legal systems and
stages of development. A set of expert international contributors
examine the operation and enforcement of competition law around the
world in order to globalize discussions surrounding the
foundational issues of this topic. In doing so, they not only
reveal the range of approaches to competition law, but also
identify certain basic economic concepts and types of
anticompetitive conduct that are at the core of competition law.
Taking a forward-thinking perspective, the Handbook also analyses
the challenges to the assessment methodology of anticompetitive
conduct that are posed by the growth of the digital environment and
changing views on economic approaches. This Handbook's detailed
analytical and comparative approach to economics and competition
law will be valuable for academics and students of these subjects.
Its focus on policy and key case studies from across the globe will
also be beneficial for legal practitioners and competition
regulators.
Religious rivalries have been at the root of many human conflicts
throughout history. Representatives of nine world religions offer
insights into the teachings of nonviolence within their tradition,
how practice has often fallen short of the ideals, and how they can
overcome the contagion of hatred through a return to traditional
teachings on nonviolence. Included are a new Foreword and Preface,
a new Introduction by Daniel Smith-Christopher, two new chapters on
Islam and the indigenous religion of the Maori, and a new Epilogue.
In addition, study questions have been added to each chapter.
More than fifty years ago, Nathaniel "Nate" Northington changed the
face of sports as the first African American to play college
football in the Southeastern Conference. When this trailblazing
athlete stepped onto the field for the University of Kentucky vs.
Ole Miss game on September 30, 1967, he played not only for his
team, but for his best friend and roommate Greg Page, whose tragic
death pushed Northington further into the spotlight - and into the
fight for equality. In Still Running: My Life as the First Black
Football Player in the SEC, Northington recounts how he and other
African American football players fought on the gridiron throughout
the civil rights movement to achieve success both on and off the
field. Northington shares the story of his life - growing up in
hardworking, self-reliant neighborhoods, first in Louisville's
"Little Africa" and later in Newburg; the strong, supportive
foundation provided by his parents; and the events of his childhood
that forged in him a desire to confront racial injustice and
violence. His athletic ability, character, and scholastic
achievement took him to the front lines of the fight, compelling
Kentucky Governor Ned Breathitt and UK president John Oswald to
select him to help lead the way for integration in Kentucky college
football. Northington reveals what life was like in the locker room
and on campus, and how his brotherly friendship with Greg Page -
also a Black member of UK's 1966 freshman team - and subsequently
Page's devastating death, propelled him forward in his goal of
integrating the SEC. Containing new material and an updated history
addressing the ongoing racial justice movement, Northington's story
is about more than integration within college football - it is an
honest and inspirational testament to a life defined by faith,
strength, resilience, and determination.
It's not what you do, it's how you think about what you do.
Mindframes-your internal set of beliefs about your role as school
leader-determine the high-impact leadership practices you choose to
implement. In other words, how you think about the impact of the
actions you take has more effect on student achievement than your
leadership practices themselves. Building on over twenty-five years
of Visible Learning research and girded by a theory of action that
ensures school leaders have the expertise to select, implement, and
evaluate high impact interventions, 10 Mindframes for Leaders: The
VISIBLE LEARNING (R) Approach to School Success brings the
mindframes of ten world-renowned educators to life. Ten chapters,
each written by a different thought leader, detail a mindframe at
the heart of successful school leadership, along with the high
probability influences that make each mindframe visible. A
must-have resource for any educator working toward student
achievement at ever-higher levels, each chapter includes: * The
most current, up-to-date findings from the Visible Learning
research, including the factors from Visible Learning that support
each mindframe * Practical ideas for leaders to implement
high-impact strategies in classrooms and schools * Vignettes,
questions, insights, and exercises to help educators clarify and
refine their own mindframes Lead your school to reform from the
inside out. Cultivate these ways of thinking, and you're more
likely to have major impacts on the learning lives of those
students entrusted to your care. Includes Contributions From...John
Hattie, Peter DeWitt, Raymond L. Smith, Doug Fisher, Janet Clinton,
Nancy Frey, Dylan Wiliam, Dominique Smith, Jenni Donohoo, Laura
Link, Michael Fullan, Sugata Mitra, Zaretta Hammond, Jim Knight
In the second installment of the Young Prince series, follow
T'Challa in an action-packed adventure as he tries to unravel a
sinister plot
5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health
removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens
what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered
throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental
health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social
media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more. Each day
includes a Scripture verse, short devotional, and a prayer or
prompt. This 100-day devotional will help teens 13 to 17 years old:
deal with mental health issues, depression, and/or anxiety.
re-enter normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic. develop an authentic
relationship with God and deepen their faith. 5-Minute Devotions
for Teens is an affordable resource that can be read again and
again.
The third and final instalment in this thrilling trilogy, following
T'Challa through his early years before he becomes the Wakandan
hero, Black Panther
For the Latino population, the family bond is powerful and
enduring. Family serves as the primary source of support, care,
guidance, and healing; all difficulties that arise for an
individual are surmounted together. Therefore, a practitioner
working with a Latino client must gain the trust and respect of the
family in order to carry out treatment efficiently. He or she must
essentially become a part of that family to encourage members to
share their issues without the concern of breaching the confidence
of the family. Counseling and Family Therapy with Latino
Populations helps the therapist to join the Latino family in order
to identify and explore the difficulties that threaten their
welfare. With this fundamental principle as the basis, the book's
editors and contributors write chapters that focus on work with
children and adolescents, group counseling and substance abuse
counseling. They incorporate specific case studies, methods, and
strategies for intervention and provide insight into the cultural
relevance behind each example. This book is a necessary resource
for therapists working with Latino clients who wish to offer
effective techniques while continuing to value the integrity of
family tradition.
Understanding today's rapidly changing global business environment
can be challenging, particularly with conflicting news about how
business actions in the European Union or emerging economies of
Asia, or migrations from Mexico and Central America are impacting
the U.S. and world economies. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL BUSINESS:
UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT & GLOBAL BUSINESS,
3E provides a clear, comprehensive analysis of today's global
business environment, supported by current examples and mini-cases.
Written by authoritative professionals, this edition introduces
globalization using unparalleled scholarship and the fundamentals
of the global business environment -- culture, ethics, economics
and information technology. You see how shifts in the global
geopolitical balance of power and changing regional strategic
alliances can impact job opportunities and future living standards,
as the text flows from concept to application. MindTap digital
resources help you apply principles to personal and professional
situations.
A gripping, richly imagined fantasy set in an alternate ancient
African world in which a Black girl finds her power and saves her
people from evil, by the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent
Award-winning author of Black Panther: The Young Prince. In the
land of Alkebulan, twelve-year-old Asha is an orphan, raised by
Madame S, the proprietor of a traveling carnival. When Madame S is
attacked by ghoulish creatures, she manages to tell Asha before she
dies, "Seek the Underground Kingdom, where the black flowers
bloom." Asha doesn't understand the mysterious words, but they
launch her onto a page-turning quest to protect her people and stop
an ancient evil. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets about
the family she never knew and begins to find her place in the world
as she discovers her own untapped powers.
The U.S. Constitution was written more than 230 years ago for a new
country on the periphery of the world. Two centuries later, it
governs the most powerful nation on earth, and its meaning is
constantly debated. The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes presents
fifty-nine essays on subjects central to the meaning and
application of the U.S. Constitution. Written by scholars, these
essays cover origins; institutions, processes, and structural
features; civil rights and liberties; and modes of interpretation
and address common questions and misunderstandings about the
Constitution, such as: • Can the president start a war? • Does
the Constitution protect hate speech? • Does the Second Amendment
give everyone the right to have a gun? • Does the Constitution
protect noncitizens? • How can we tell what the Constitution
means? Intended for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the
underlying principles of the U.S. political system, the book will
also be a valuable supplement to political science courses. As with
all the “Five Minutes” books, the essays are written in lively
and accessible prose and are brief enough to be read in five
minutes.
Trade and commerce are among the oldest, most pervasive, and most
important of human activities, serving as engines for change in
many other human endeavors. This far-reaching study examines the
key theme of trading in world history, from the earliest signs of
trade until the long-distance trade systems such as the famous Silk
Road were firmly established. Beginning with a general background
on the mechanism of trade, Richard L. Smith addresses such basic
issues as how and why people trade, and what purpose trade serves.
The book then traces the development of long-distance trade, from
its beginnings in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through
early river valley civilizations and the rise of great empires, to
the evolution of vast trade systems that tied different zones
together. Topics covered include: * products that were traded and
why; * the relationship between political authorities and trade; *
the rise and fall of Bronze Age commerce; * the development of a
maritime system centered on the Indian Ocean stretching from the
Mediterranean to the South China Sea; * the integration of China
into the world system and the creation of the Silk Road; * the
transition to a modern commercial system. Complete with maps for
clear visual illustration, this vital contribution to the study of
World History brings the story of trade in the premodern period
vividly to life.
Recognize narcissists in your life and set healthy boundaries to
start healing today Narcissism For Dummies pulls back the curtain
on a growing and misunderstood personality. This book digs into
dimensions of narcissism, grandiosity, malignancy, and
vulnerability, giving you the knowledge and perspective you need to
identify narcissists in your life and set limits on unacceptable
behavior. It also takes a look at how society plays a part in
fostering narcissism, for example through social media. You'll walk
away from Narcissism For Dummies with a clearer sense of the
personality trait, as well as necessary coping mechanisms and tools
to deal with the narcissists in your life. Deal with narcissistic
parents, bosses, coworkers, relatives, romantic partners, and
beyond Discover tactics and exercises for identifying, disarming,
and protecting yourself from narcissists Set limits, establish
healthy boundaries, and rebuild your self-confidence Understand
narcissistic personality in all its manifestations Anyone whose
life has been touched by narcissism will find this book helpful,
whether you're coming to terms with a loved one's diagnosis,
dealing with a narcissist in the workplace, or working to move
forward after leaving a narcissistic relationship.
Queues for service of one kind or another arise in many different
fields of activity. In recent years a considerable amount of
research has been conducted into the properties of simplified
mathematical models of such queueing systems. Our objects in the
present mono graph are threefold. First we have tried, especially
in Chapter I, to give an account of the general ideas that are
useful in describing and thinking about queueing systems. Secondly,
we have illustrated by examples some of the mathematical techniques
that are useful for the study of these systems. Finally, we have
given some explicit mathematical results which may be useful in
practical investigations. A recent bibliography gave some 600
papers on queueing and allied subjects. Clearly we cannot, in the
modest limits of the present work, cover more than a small
proportion of the huge amount of material available. However, some
results that we have not had space to discuss in detail have been
given in outline in the form of exercises."
Although the sacramental Rite of Reconciliation is included in many
Anglican prayer books, nothing has been written expressly Anglicans
since the 1980s that focuses on the pastoral skills required for
this ministry. This book combines and passes on the teaching,
coaching, skill development, and accumulated pastoral wisdom that
has not been widely accessible or well integrated into clergy
training. Realistic transcripts and "verbatims" of sample
confessions and counseling sessions involving a wide range of
people makes this a unique ministry resource for most seminaries
and theological colleges, plus clergy in general-including Lutheran
pastors who use the rite of "Individual Confession and Absolution"
in the Lutheran Book of Worship."
More than fifty years ago, Nathaniel "Nate" Northington changed the
face of sports as the first African American to play college
football in the Southeastern Conference. When this trailblazing
athlete stepped onto the field for the University of Kentucky vs.
Ole Miss game on September 30, 1967, he played not only for his
team, but for his best friend and roommate Greg Page, whose tragic
death pushed Northington further into the spotlight - and into the
fight for equality. In Still Running: My Life as the First Black
Football Player in the SEC, Northington recounts how he and other
African American football players fought on the gridiron throughout
the civil rights movement to achieve success both on and off the
field. Northington shares the story of his life - growing up in
hardworking, self-reliant neighborhoods, first in Louisville's
"Little Africa" and later in Newburg; the strong, supportive
foundation provided by his parents; and the events of his childhood
that forged in him a desire to confront racial injustice and
violence. His athletic ability, character, and scholastic
achievement took him to the front lines of the fight, compelling
Kentucky Governor Ned Breathitt and UK president John Oswald to
select him to help lead the way for integration in Kentucky college
football. Northington reveals what life was like in the locker room
and on campus, and how his brotherly friendship with Greg Page -
also a Black member of UK's 1966 freshman team - and subsequently
Page's devastating death, propelled him forward in his goal of
integrating the SEC. Containing new material and an updated history
addressing the ongoing racial justice movement, Northington's story
is about more than integration within college football - it is an
honest and inspirational testament to a life defined by faith,
strength, resilience, and determination.
Schieben Sie die dunklen Wolken beiseite und erfahren Sie neue
Lebensfreude Dieses Buch hilft, wenn Ihnen alles bleischwer
erscheint und Sie die Welt nur noch wie durch einen Schleier
wahrnehmen. An Depressionen leiden viele Menschen, Sie sind nicht
alleine. Charles Elliot und Laura Smith beschreiben Betroffenen und
deren Angehorigen leicht verstandlich und einfuhlsam die
verschiedenen Formen von Depression. Sie zeigen Ihnen mit
Checklisten, Selbsttests und Ubungen, was Sie tun konnen, um dunkle
Gedanken zu uberwinden. Sie erfahren, wie die traditionelle Medizin
auf diesem Weg helfen kann und wo Sie professionelle Hilfe finden.
Ausserdem erhalten Sie Tipps, wie kleine Anderungen im Alltag
Symptome lindern und Lebensfreude zuruckbringen.
This book offers unique interdisciplinary insights into developing
connections between reflective practice and employability
particularly through the lenses of the education and social work
professions. It recognises the various meanings that can be applied
to the notion of reflection and examines the challenges of using
reflective practice in the workplace. The chapters explore the
tensions that arise from preparing professionals to be agents of
change and concerned with social justice and equity. Further, the
book provides much needed perspective on how diverse positions can
be identified and leveraged and shared meanings negotiated in the
creation of meaningful professional learning resources for early
career teachers and social workers and across the career continuum.
Bringing together contributions from internationally renowned
scholars, Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work is
essential reading for early career and experienced professionals in
education and social work, academics and practitioners seeking
further professional development in reflective practice.
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