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This book is the most thorough exploration to date of the many ways
in which a wild creature has been absorbed, reimagined and
represented across the ages in all of the major art forms. The
authors consider not only how the identity of sharks in the natural
environment became incorporated into a cultural environment but
also how sharks came to be considered the most feared creatures in
the open oceans as a consequence of this incorporation. Yet sharks
are especially important in helping to maintain a balance that is
essential to the health of the oceans. The book begins with a
treatment of the three sharks at the top of global shark-attack
files from scientific, economic and environmental perspectives.
Subsequent chapters engage with cultural representations of sharks
in poetry, drama, art, novels, screenplay adaptations and films.
Through an exploration of the ways in which sharks have been
represented in human culture through the centuries, this book
alerts the global community to the importance of sharks as a common
cultural heritage. It aims to change perceptions of sharks so that
they can become more revered than feared. The authors of this book
argue that an increased understanding of sharks should lead to the
development of better strategies for shark and human interactions.
This book will be of great interest to researchers and students of
the Environmental Humanities, Cultural History and the Arts. It is
also excellent supplementary reading for courses in Zoology and
Marine Science.
Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores
the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and
leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access,
scale and quality are achievable goals but require forms of
teamwork and financial modelling beyond those at the instructor or
programme level. This book's organisational view tackles the
systems and practices that will help senior managers and
decision-makers guide an entire institution away from
dysfunction-incremental progress, insufficient capacity, high costs
and generic products-and towards the macro-level implementation and
operations of effective online pedagogies.
This book is the most thorough exploration to date of the many ways
in which a wild creature has been absorbed, reimagined and
represented across the ages in all of the major art forms. The
authors consider not only how the identity of sharks in the natural
environment became incorporated into a cultural environment but
also how sharks came to be considered the most feared creatures in
the open oceans as a consequence of this incorporation. Yet sharks
are especially important in helping to maintain a balance that is
essential to the health of the oceans. The book begins with a
treatment of the three sharks at the top of global shark-attack
files from scientific, economic and environmental perspectives.
Subsequent chapters engage with cultural representations of sharks
in poetry, drama, art, novels, screenplay adaptations and films.
Through an exploration of the ways in which sharks have been
represented in human culture through the centuries, this book
alerts the global community to the importance of sharks as a common
cultural heritage. It aims to change perceptions of sharks so that
they can become more revered than feared. The authors of this book
argue that an increased understanding of sharks should lead to the
development of better strategies for shark and human interactions.
This book will be of great interest to researchers and students of
the Environmental Humanities, Cultural History and the Arts. It is
also excellent supplementary reading for courses in Zoology and
Marine Science.
Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores
the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and
leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access,
scale and quality are achievable goals but require forms of
teamwork and financial modelling beyond those at the instructor or
programme level. This book's organisational view tackles the
systems and practices that will help senior managers and
decision-makers guide an entire institution away from
dysfunction-incremental progress, insufficient capacity, high costs
and generic products-and towards the macro-level implementation and
operations of effective online pedagogies.
In "The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind,"
Relient K expounds on their experiences observing the opposite sex.
Detailing some of the "girl types" they've encountered--like the
Homecoming Queen, The Athlete, and The Overachiever--they share
personal stories and biblical advice for girls of any type to
become women of God.
The band's fun attitude is present throughout the book in
quizzes, lists, personal stories, and more
This first book-length critical study of Jeremy Irons concentrates
on his key performances and acting style. Through the analysis of
some of the major screen roles in Irons's career, such as
Brideshead Revisited, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Reversal of
Fortune, Swann in Love, Dead Ringers and Lolita, Mark Nicholls
identifies a new masculine identity that unites them: an emblematic
figure of the 1980s and 1990s presented as an alternative to the
action hero or the common man. Using clear explanations of complex
theoretical ideas, this book investigates Jeremy Irons's
performances through the lens of sexual inversion and social
rebellion, to uncover an entirely original but recognizable screen
type.
Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Coatings: Enhanced Methods
focuses on the cutting-edge science behind how plastic and polymer
materials are modified by the effects of weathering, offering the
latest advances in service life prediction methods. The chapters
have been developed by experts based on their contributions as part
of the 7th Service Life Prediction Meeting. The volume begins with
the premise that it is possible to produce and design life
predictions, also looking at how these predictions can be used.
Subsequent chapters present new developments in service life
prediction, examining the most important considerations in SLP
design, timescales, and other major issues. The book also considers
the current state of the field in terms of both accomplishments and
areas that require significant research going forward. This is a
highly valuable reference for engineers, designers, technicians,
scientists and R&D professionals who are looking to develop
materials, components or products for outdoor applications across a
range of industries. The book also supports academic researchers,
scientists and advanced students with an interest in service life,
the effects of weathering, material degradation, failure analysis,
or sustainability across the fields of plastics engineering,
polymer science and materials science.
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Max Forber is back. Following the tragic events two years ago, Max
has completed his specialist training with Phoenix and is now one
of their full-time secret agents. He is immediately thrown into
dangerous and sinister situations unlike anything he has ever
experienced before. As events unfold, will Max, hardened by his
past experiences, be able to save Phoenix from its scheming
arch-enemy, Astankov Industries? Join Max in the second book of the
series, following on from Hounded.
Harry Sleet and Jez are not like others their age. They're
runaways, and do what they must to survive: crypt delving or
pawning goods, until one day it catches up with them in the form of
one time-traveling golden retriever named Blink. They think they
don't need adults, or the help of strangers, or even each other,
until he arrives and alters their perception of true love and
security. He takes them to dimensions in the future and past that
both frighten and marvel them in the blink of an eye Questions and
Answers: Question: Why make a time-travel book about a dog, and a
golden retriever at that? I wanted to write a story where the time
device is not some clunky machine, but a real flesh and blood being
with feelings. Not only that, but also to show that a dog can heal
wounds in ways that often get overlooked by their owners. In this
day and age, we let politics divide us and keep us from loving one
another, yet a dog is apolitical and will love you unconditionally
if you allow it, and will also forgive you for just about anything
you can think of, which I describe in this novel. Question: If you
had to describe this book in one sentence, how would you go about
it? Answer: Probably a mix of the best time-travel books from the
20th century: The Time Machine, A Wrinkle in Time, Time After Time,
etc, with a few monsters from the future. It is hard to describe
since there isn't that many time-travel books where the dog is the
actual catalyst. There is a bit of everything thrown in, but in a
nice, flowing way that is not jarring: comedy, fright, loss,
sacrifice, and loyalty above all. Question: Isn't it hard to use a
dog as a main character? Answer: Dogs, especially golden
retrievers, talk to people in their own way. They send signals to
us, but only if we're smart enough to open our eyes to recognize
them when it happens. This one in particular is exceedingly smart,
and you'll come away believing it is more than "just a dog."
Question: Any movies similar to this? Answer: It is its own plot,
but it is inspired by TRON, Gladiator and The Time Machine, with a
pinch of Spy Kids. You won't be disappointed.
The ordinary life of a 14-year-old boy is shattered when he
receives a strange letter from his Dad. Within days, Max Forber is
forced to leave the safe world of school and friends and go on the
run with his parents from an organisation which will seemingly stop
at nothing to hunt them down. But why? Gradually the motive reveals
itself, and it isn't long before Max and his family are fleeing,
fighting for their lives...Life for Max Forber will never be the
same again. This fast-paced thriller from a brilliant new writer
brings you action, intrigue and more.
New biography of one of the key figures in British history focusing
on both his writing and legacy. Sir Walter Raleigh is a figure writ
large in popular imagination. Yet how can we understand this man
who was soldier, voyager, visionary, courtier, politician, poet,
historian, patriot and 'traitor'? We know some facts, and much can
be learned from Raleigh's prose and poetry about his ideas,
personality, feelings and values. Important new texts of his works
have recently been published: we now possess reliable versions of
his poems, his letters and his travel narratives. No biography of
Raleigh, however, can be complete without an assessment of his
posthumous reputation. Myths that accumulated around him tell us
something about the man himself, but far more about the perceptions
of his own and subsequent generations. Raleigh's talents as a
writer ensured his positive legacy, but the appropriation of his
legend for so many differing political uses has left us with a
complex picture. In this original and important new biography
Williams and Nicholls set this right.
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