|
Showing 1 - 25 of
2556 matches in All Departments
The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Aviation Law is an exemplary
reference book providing a comprehensive overview of the origins,
current landscape, and defining characteristics of the dynamic
field of aviation law. Curated by two internationally recognised
scholars in the field, entries are written by a wealth of
specialist academics, legal experts, practitioners and
representatives of global institutions. The Encyclopedia provides a
state-of-the-art review of over 140 topics addressing the rapid
evolution of aviation law, its most recent developments, and
current and future trends. Entries include in-depth examinations of
air piracy and crime, the Bermuda I and II Agreements, the effects
of Brexit on aviation law as well as discussions surrounding
liability, military aircraft, non-revenue flights and traffic
rights. This Elgar Encyclopedia delivers high-level analyses on
aviation-related topics whilst remaining accessible to academic
scholars, researchers, and professionals working in the area. This
rich and authoritative resource will be a fundamental reference
point for all scholars, students, legal practitioners, and industry
professionals connected with this rapidly-developing sector. Key
Features: Highlights the most recent developments in aviation law
Over 140 entries written by leading scholars and practitioners A
pioneering Encyclopedia covering key topics in the field of
aviation law Comprehensive coverage of the origins, development and
future trends within aviation law
Aiden and Olivia have always found the house next door a bit scary.
But when their ball goes into the neighbour's back yard, their
mother forces them to face their fears and ring the bell. Find out
what they discover on the other side of the door.
The disparagement of multilingualism is a European development of
the 18th and 19th centuries in which one national language and
national literature were advocated, established and
institutionalised. Multilingual writers made use of the creative
potential of several languages even then. However, they often
adapted to an increasingly monolingual book market, which made
their individual multilingualism invisible. This is evident in
literary historiography which established a monolingual national
canon. Researching hidden multilingualism is often difficult: since
multilingual texts by multilingual writers were often not published
or were published in a monolingual version, sources are scarce.
Literary histories of the time often do not mention
multilingualism. Furthermore, many multilingual writers were
members of minority groups (women, Jewish, Non-European) and thus
often neglected. The volume offers methods and theories to
systematically approach this hidden material, as well as case
studies on authors and national literatures in a multilingual
context. It thus contributes to the restructuring of a multilingual
transnational literary history that is applicable to different
philologies.
|
Lost River (DVD)
Barbara Steele, Carey Torrice, Christina Hendricks, Matt Smith, Saoirse Ronan, …
|
R55
Discovery Miles 550
|
Ships in 10 - 20 working days
|
Surreal thriller written and directed by Ryan Gosling. In an
abandoned town, single mother Billy (Christina Hendricks), who is
struggling with the expense of her home and two sons, begins work
at a nightclub run by her sinister bank manager Dave (Ben
Mendelsohn). She soon discovers that employees are encouraged to
engage in sadistic acts for the customers' viewing pleasure and she
must develop her own unique performance with help from star
performer Cat (Eva Mendes). Meanwhile her teenage son Bones (Iain
de Caestecker) develops an infatuation with neighbour Rat (Saoirse
Ronan) who lives next door with her mute grandmother (Barbara
Steele). Rat introduces Bones to a mythical underwater town at the
bottom of a resevoir that the pair yearn to explore after escaping
the clutches of neighbourhood tormenter Bully (Matt Smith).
Comedy drama starring Eva Mendes and Cierra Ramirez as a mother and
daughter with a troubled relationship. Single mother Grace (Mendes)
spends her time working, worrying about bills and having an affair
with a married doctor (Matthew Modine), meaning she has little time
to focus on her 14-year-old daughter Ansiedad (Ramirez), who has to
look after herself. After her English teacher (Patricia Arquette)
explains the meaning behind coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad comes
up with a list of experiences she wants to have that will help her
mature and get ready to run away to New York. Will Grace discover
her daughter's plans and intervene before she loses her for good?
|
The Kingdom/Jarhead (DVD)
Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, …
2
|
R25
Discovery Miles 250
|
Ships in 10 - 20 working days
|
The Kingdom (2007)
When a terrorist bomb detonates inside a Western housing compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an international incident is ignited. While diplomats slowly debate equations of territorialism, FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie Foxx) quickly assembles an elite team and negotiates a secret five-day trip into Saudi Arabia to locate the madman behind the bombing. Upon landing in the desert kingdom, however, Fleury and his team discover Saudi authorities suspicious and unwelcoming of American interlopers into what they consider a local matter. Hamstrung by protocol, and with the clock ticking on their five days, the FBI agents find their expertise worthless without the trust of their Saudi counterparts who want to locate the terrorist in their homeland on their own terms. Fleury's crew finds a like-minded partner in Saudi Police Captain Al-Ghazi (Ashraf Barhom), who helps them navigate royal politics and unlock the secrets of the crime scene and the workings of an extremist, hell bent on further destruction.
Jarhead (2006)
An adaptation of former Marine Anthony Swofford's Gulf War memoir. Young recruit Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) joins up with the US Marines (nicknamed 'Jarheads' because of their distinctive haircuts) on the eve of the 1990 Gulf War. After a brutal spell in boot camp, during which Swofford and his fellow recruits are systematically geared up for the conflict, the Marines are dispatched to the deserts of the Persian Gulf to take part in a war that sees them required to do very little in the way of fighting. Bored and frustrated in the middle of nowhere, the young soldiers resort to a macabre sense of humour as they wait for the war to happen to them.
Hinkler's 2000-piece deluxe jigsaw range is the perfect challenge for puzzle enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Puzzlers will be rewarded with spectacular illustrations, carefully crafted with detail, composition and beauty.
Showcasing a striking scene of hot-air balloons over mountain peaks exquisitely illustrated by accomplished artist Simon Mendez, plus five hidden pictures cleverly concealed within the artwork, this jigsaw is great fun to put together as a rewarding solo pursuit or a challenge to complete with friends.
Also features a handy box display stand, so puzzlers can easily reference the image as they work.
Michael Coveney has been writing theatrical obituaries alongside
reviews for several decades and makes a telling, sometimes
surprising, selection of the best performers of our time, from
Laurence Olivier to Alan Rickman, Peggy Ashcroft to Helen McCrory,
Richard Briers to Ken Dodd. Most of these obits appeared in the
Guardian, several in the Observer, the Financial Times and the
Evening Standard. The fifty articles are arranged in chronological
order of each actor’s demise and constitute a vivid history of
postwar theatre through the lives of the actors, â€the abstract
and brief chronicles of the time’ as Hamlet called them. There
are happy/sad juxtapositions of shooting stars Robert Stephens and
Alan Bates; tragic niece and aunt, Natasha Richardson and Lynn
Redgrave; classical queens Diana Rigg and Barbara Jefford; and
versatile showtime hoofers Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The legendary 1964 Broadway run of Hamlet directed by John Gielgud
is one of the most famous productions of Shakespeare’s most
important play. Audacious for its time in concept and execution, it
placed the actors in everyday clothes within an unassuming
“rehearsal” set, with the Ghost of Hamlet’s father projected
as a shadow against the rear wall and voiced by the director
himself. It was also a runaway critical and financial success,
breaking the then-record for most performances of a Broadway show.
This was in no small part due to the starring role played by
Richard Burton, whose romance with Elizabeth Taylor was the object
of widespread fascination. Present throughout, and ever attentive
to the backstage drama and towering egos on display, was the actor
William Redfield, who played Guildenstern. During the three months
of the play’s preparation, from rehearsals through out-of-town
tryouts to the gala opening night on Broadway, Redfield wrote a
series of letters describing the daily happenings and his
impressions of them. In 1967, they were in 1967 collected into
Letters from an Actor, a brilliant and unusual book that has since
become a classic behind-the-scenes account that remains an
indispensable contribution to theatrical history and lore. This new
edition at last brings Redfield’s classic back into print, as The
Motive and the Cue—the Sam Mendes-directed play about the Gielgud
production that is based in part on the book—continues its
successful run on London’s West End.
Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court focuses on
the evolution and the present-day work of the International
Criminal Court, a historic global institution. Errol P. Mendes
provides a compelling argument that there can never be a
sustainable peace in conflicts unless the cause of justice is also
addressed. The author dives deep into the facts and rulings of the
Court that involved some of the most serious international
conflicts in recent times. The author also discusses the challenges
facing the Court from failed prosecutions to failures of the UN
Security Council and other member states. What results is a
detailed but honest critique of where the Court succeeds and where
it needs to improve. Mendes goes on to provide a prediction of the
greatest challenges facing the Court in the foreseeable future.
This book is a valuable resource for academics and students in
international criminal law and practice, public international
relations, political science, military and war studies.
|
You may like...
Higher
Michael Buble
CD
(1)
R172
R154
Discovery Miles 1 540
|