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Deep Purple and Aerosmith along with the Rolling Stones, filled
Sports arenas all around the world, in an orgy of excess. The Who
smashed their amplifiers as they exploded into an attention-seeking
heap, not unlike naughty schoolboys, while Iggy Pop buried his
Jewishness in an avalanche of broken glass. Good old boy country
Rockers such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, sang about grapevines
and gumbo. The sublimely angelic Jimi Hendrix cut down a mountain
with the palm of his hand. For every androgynous David Bowie, there
was an equally insensitive Alice Cooper... David Bowie fell to
Earth, Bruce Springsteen CAME from the Earth. If Bob Dylan was
riding freight cars, then Springsteen was in a speeding, souped up,
forties Hudson careening down a Lonesome Highway. Ginger Baker, the
drummer from super group Cream was once accused that his band gave
birth to heavy Metal, he replying that if he did, then he surely
should have aborted it. If anyone did conceive that genre, then the
blame must fall squarely on the shoulders of Led Zeppelin, the
fathers of Air Guitar, who dragged the sixties beat blues, kicking
and screaming into the Seventies, and who even now forty something
years later still hold sway and a kind of mythical worship like the
Gods of ancient times. Jimi Hendrix Led Zeppelin Nirvana Oasis Pink
Floyd Queen The Ramones Fashion Industry Broadcast is a leading
global publisher of lifestyle titles, this multi edition set has
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iBook's, Google books, Stanza and Kobo, Apps for mobile devices and
a TV documentary series is also in the works. A very special video
rich multimedia App version with 1000+ original videos, interviews,
runway shows, behind the scenes at fashion shoots and
advertisements, is available through Apple's iTunes App store and
other major App stores for just $3.99 per edition. Look for
"MASTERS OF MUSIC" on the Apple App store. Contact
[email protected]
Amongst other things American fashion has come to represent a
number of things in the minds of many, Comfort/Casual, Sportswear
& Jeans, Practicality/Utility, Sophisticated-Preppy, Value for
Money, Clean Lines/Ethnically Neutral. Like the American Bar,
American fashion is now a style saught around the world. The
American clothing industry was born in the early 1800s for
menswear. Up until this point, menswear was produced by tailors,
for those whom could afford it, and womenswear was made at home for
by amateur sowers. In the late 19th century, the concentration of
transportation systems, manufacturing facilities, immigrant workers
and skilled tailors in New York allowed for the rapid development
of a concentrated production region. In fact, New York had already
become the capital of ready-to-wear production by 1900, but by
1925, 78% of the fashion produced in Manhattan was in womenswear.
World War 2 went further to isolate the Parisian fashion capital
from the rest of the world, accelerating the idea of American
sportswear and encouraging the isolationist attitude of the
fashionable American woman, who increasingly viewed European
fashion with suspicion rather than envy. By the mid-20th century,
New York had become the fashion focus of the American woman, and
the starkly functional and smart product style would remain the
legacy of US fashion, as it is around the world today. La Cage au
Folles: Bob Mackie Designed for Angels: Victoria's Secret Sex Drugs
Fame & Fabric: Halston Fashionably Royal: Diane Von Furstenberg
The Scandalist: Rudi Gernreich The Fountain of Youth: Abercrombie
& Fitch Fashion Industry Broadcast is a leading global
publisher of lifestyle titles, this multi edition set has been
created as a hard cover colour coffee table books for $45.00,
e-books for $9.99 from Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Apple
iBook's, Google books, Stanza and Kobo, Apps for mobile devices and
a TV documentary series is also in the works. A very special video
rich multimedia App version with 1000+ original videos, interviews,
runway shows, behind the scenes at fashion shoots and
advertisements, is available through Apple's iTunes App store and
other major App stores for just $3.99 per edition. Look for
"MASTERS OF FASHION" on the Apple App store. Contact
[email protected]
Complete third series of the popular telefantasy about the trials
and tribulations of the thinly clad busty warrior princess, Xena
(Lucy Lawless) and her equally comely sidekick, Gabrielle (Renee
O'Connor). Episodes are: 'The Furies', 'Been There, Done That',
'The Dirty Half Dozen', 'The Deliverer', 'Gabrielle's Hope', 'The
Debt (Part 1)', 'The Debt (Part 2)', 'The King of Assassins',
'Warrior...Priestess...Tramp', 'The Quill is Mightier', 'Maternal
Instincts', 'The Bitter Suite', 'One Against an Army', 'Forgiven',
'King Con', 'When in Rome...', 'Forget Me Not', 'Fins, Femmes and
Gems', 'Tsunami', 'Vanishing Act', 'Sacrifice (Part 1)' and
'Sacrifice (Part 2)'.
This book discusses the intense practical and theoretical
challenges of forensic science evidence and the pivotal role it
plays in modern criminal proceedings. A global team of prominent
scholars and practitioners explores the contemporary challenges of
forensic science evidence and expert witness testimony from a
variety of theoretical, practical and jurisdictional perspectives.
Both the methodological integrity and the reliability of forensic
science have been questioned in recent official reports and
inquiries. The wide-ranging contributions to this book offer
thorough and far-reaching explorations of the institutional
organisation of forensic science, its epistemological and
methodological foundations, and its procedural regulation,
applications and evaluation in jurisdictions across Europe and
beyond. The development and reform of expert evidence law and
procedural regulation are reconsidered from a range of legal and
scientific perspectives. Brimming with comparative and
interdisciplinary insight, this book also explores the
transnational dimensions of contemporary forensic science,
assessing its value and appropriate uses as expert evidence in
criminal investigations, prosecutions and trials. This contemporary
book will be essential reading for scholars, advanced students,
practitioners and policymakers concerned with the role of forensic
science in the administration of criminal justice. Contributors
include: S. Carr, E. Cunliffe, G. Edmond, S. Farrar, A. Gallop, R.
Graham, L. Heffernan, E.J. Imwinkelried, A. Jackson, A.C.
McCartney, M.M. Muhamad, E. Piasecki, P. Roberts, M. Stockdale, G.
Tully, J. Vuille, T. Ward, T.J. Wilson
Criminal proceedings, it is often now said, ought to be conducted
with integrity. But what, exactly, does it mean for criminal
process to have, or to lack, 'integrity'? Is integrity in this
sense merely an aspirational normative ideal, with possibly diffuse
influence on conceptions of professional responsibility? Or is it
also a juridical concept with robust institutional purchase and
enforceable practical consequences in criminal litigation? The 16
new essays contained in this collection, written by prominent legal
scholars and criminologists from Australia, Hong Kong, the UK and
the USA, engage systematically with - and seek to generate further
debate about - the theoretical and practical significance of
'integrity' at all stages of the criminal process. Reflecting the
flexibility and scope of a putative 'integrity principle', the
essays range widely over many of the most hotly contested issues in
contemporary criminal justice theory, policy and practice,
including: the ethics of police investigations, charging practice
and discretionary enforcement; prosecutorial independence, policy
and operational decision-making; plea bargaining; the perils of
witness coaching and accomplice testimony; expert evidence;
doctrines of admissibility and abuse of process; lay participation
in criminal adjudication; the role of remorse in criminal trials;
the ethics of appellate judgment writing; innocence projects; and
state compensation for miscarriages of justice.
Sesame Street's Elmo, Big Bird, and their friends share fun rhyming
rules for washing hands, social distancing, and staying healthy in
this engaging board book featuring the lyrics to the Washy Wash
song from the popular video! Elmo, Big Bird, and their Sesame
Street friends know that good hygiene is more important than ever
now. This rhyming board book features fun ways for young girls and
boys to stay healthy. From the right way to wash your
hands--including the lyrics to the Sesame Street Washy Wash song
from the popular video!--to leaving six feet between you and
others, kids will learn that "The best way to take care of others
is to take care of YOU!" Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational
organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter,
stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and
international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of
topics for families around the world.
Before today's teachers are ready to instruct the intellectual
leaders of tomorrow, they must first be trained themselves. Every
teacher experiences an induction process that can make their early
years as an educator nerve-racking. Focusing on this period of time
in a teacher's career can lead to greater teacher retention and
success. Examining the Teacher Induction Process in Contemporary
Education Systems addresses the construct of teacher induction
through theoretical and empirical research. It also provides an
in-depth conceptualization of being a novice teacher through
micro-political realities of teaching in different geographical and
cultural regions. While highlighting topics including adaptation
challenges, mentor-mentee interaction, and teacher retention, this
book is ideally designed for school administrators, early career
teachers, educational researchers, educational professionals, and
academicians seeking current research on early career educator
adaptation and practices.
All the topics that a professional AI programmer needs are covered
within Each topic is accompanied by an example game, where the
reader simply adds their own code and see the effects their changes
have Covers complex topics but in an easy to read manner and with
conversational delivery
All the topics that a professional AI programmer needs are covered
within Each topic is accompanied by an example game, where the
reader simply adds their own code and see the effects their changes
have Covers complex topics but in an easy to read manner and with
conversational delivery
This is a history of a stateless people, the Carpatho-Rusyns, and
their historic homeland, Carpathian Rus', located in the heart of
central Europe. A little over 100,000 Carpatho-Rusyns are
registered in official censuses but their population is estimated
at around 1,000,000, the greater part in Ukraine and Slovakia. The
majority of the diaspora-nearly 600,000-lives in the US. At the
present, when it is fashionable to speak of nationalities as
"imagined communities" created by intellectuals or elites who may
live in the historic homeland, Carpatho-Rusyns provide an ideal
example of a people made-or some would say still being made-before
our very eyes. The book traces the evolution of Carpathian Rus'
from earliest prehistoric times to the present, and the complex
manner in which a distinct Carpatho-Rusyn people, since the
mid-nineteenth century, came into being, disappeared, and then
re-appeared in the wake of the revolutions of 1989 and the collapse
of communist rule in central and eastern Europe. To help guide the
reader further there are 34 detailed maps plus an annotated
discussion of relevant books, chapters, and journal articles.
From the Hubble space telescope that was launched with a
malfunctioning device that resulted in all the pictures it took
being blurred, to the extremely late completion of England's new
national soccer stadium at Wembley, history is full of example of
projects that damaged organisations because they were late, over
budget, failed to deliver what they were meant to, or were complete
disasters. This guide explains the principles and techniques of
project management and how they are interconnected with the
day-to-day management of a business. It is an invaluable handbook
for helping firms deliver successful project outcomes and achieve
lasting benefit through effective change.
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.
Paris at the turn of the 20th century was obsessed with the
interrelations of the arts. It was a time when artists and writers
spoke of poetry as music, sounds as colors, and paintings as
symphonies. The music of Claude Debussy, with its unique textures
and dazzling colors, was the perfect counterpart to the bold new
styles of painting in France. Paul Roberts probes the sources of
Debussy's artistic inspiration, relating the "impressionist" titles
to the artistic and literary ferment of the time. He also draws on
his own performing experience to touch on all the principal
technical problems for a performer of Debussy's piano music. His
many suggestions about interpreting the music will be particularly
valuable to performers as well as listeners.
Contemporary organisations proliferate with projects. Managing
projects, working with project managers and delivering project
excellence have become fundamental skills in the world of business,
resulting in an array of approaches, tools and techniques that can
bewilder. This shortform text homes in on the absolute essential
elements of the field. With practical insights throughout, the book
provides readers with a concise understanding of key concepts,
techniques and outcomes such as ownership, execution, success,
quality, budgets and risks. Features include essential summaries
and expert guides to further reading. Authored by an experienced
project and change management practitioner, consultant and
educator, this unique resource will be essential reading for
students of project management looking to excel in employment.
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Preaching Black Lives (Matter) (Paperback)
Gayle Fisher-Stewart; Contributions by Paul Roberts Abernathy, Allen, Jennifer Amuzie, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, …
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Preaching Black Lives (Matter) is an anthology that asks, "What
does it mean to be church where Black lives matter?" Prophetic
imagination would have us see a future in which all Christians
would be free of the soul-warping belief and practice of racism.
This collection of reflections is an incisive look into that future
today. It explains why preaching about race is important in the
elimination of racism in the church and society, and how preaching
has the ability to transform hearts. While programs, protests,
conferences, and laws are all important and necessary, less
frequently discussed is the role of the church, specifically the
Anglican Church and Episcopal Church, in ending systems of
injustice. The ability to preach from the pulpit is mandatory for
every person, clergy or lay, regardless of race, who has the
responsibility to spread the gospel. For there's a saying in the
Black church, "If it isn't preached from the pulpit, it isn't
important."
From the Hubble space telescope that was launched with a
malfunctioning device that resulted in all the pictures it took
being blurred, to the extremely late completion of England's new
national soccer stadium at Wembley, history is full of example of
projects that damaged organisations because they were late, over
budget, failed to deliver what they were meant to, or were complete
disasters.This guide explains the principles and techniques of
project management and how they are interconnected with the
day-to-day management of a business. It is an invaluable handbook
for helping firms deliver successful project outcomes and achieve
lasting benefit through effective change.
This is a history of a stateless people, the Carpatho-Rusyns, and
their historic homeland, Carpathian Rus', located in the heart of
central Europe. A little over 100,000 Carpatho-Rusyns are
registered in official censuses but their population is estimated
at around 1,000,000, the greater part in Ukraine and Slovakia. The
majority of the diaspora-nearly 600,000-lives in the US. At the
present, when it is fashionable to speak of nationalities as
"imagined communities" created by intellectuals or elites who may
live in the historic homeland, Carpatho-Rusyns provide an ideal
example of a people made-or some would say still being made-before
our very eyes. The book traces the evolution of Carpathian Rus'
from earliest prehistoric times to the present, and the complex
manner in which a distinct Carpatho-Rusyn people, since the
mid-nineteenth century, came into being, disappeared, and then
re-appeared in the wake of the revolutions of 1989 and the collapse
of communist rule in central and eastern Europe. To help guide the
reader further there are 34 detailed maps plus an annotated
discussion of relevant books, chapters, and journal articles.
This biographical history follows the iconoclastic career of John
R. Friedeberg Seeley, pre-eminent "Pop Sociologist" and Mental
Health Activist of the 1950s. Seeley's "strange journey" began as a
British Home Child, estranged from his cosmopolitan German-Jewish
family. Seeley progressed through the ranks of the Canadian Army
Medical Corps, and the University of Chicago, to achieve prominence
as the author of Crestwood Heights, a defining work of postwar
social science. He led an ambitious mental health project in
Canadian schools, and was a founding father of York University.
However, Seeley's struggle with mental illness and Jewish identity
brought him into conflict with the Canadian establishment. His
career ended in academic exile, but his dream of a mental health
revolution still resonates.
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Brushy Brush! (Sesame Street)
Andrea Posner-Sanchez; Illustrated by Paul Roberts
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Sesame Street's Elmo and friends share fun rhyming rules for
brushing your teeth in this engaging board book inspired by the
lyrics to the Brushy Brush song from the popular video! Elmo knows
that it’s important to take care of your teeth by brushing them
twice a day. This colorful board book, inspired by the popular
video of the Sesame Street Brushy Brush song, teaches kids the
right way to brush—while having fun. The whole family will be
humming along to Brush, Brushy-Brush, Brush Brush! Sesame Workshop,
the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims
to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many
unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover
a wide array of topics for families around the world.
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