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Five episodes from the children's animation following a little girl
who becomes a princess. When her mother marries the king, Sofia
(voice of Ariel Winter) becomes a member of the royal family
overnight and moves into their grand palace. In this instalment,
Snow White (Katherine Von Till) makes an appearance and helps Sofia
when the evil Miss Nettle (Megan Mullally) brings trouble to the
palace. The episodes are: 'The Enchanted Feast', 'The Buttercups',
'Tea for Too Many', 'Great Aunt-Venture' and 'Two Princesses and a
Baby'.
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Paranoia (DVD)
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Corporate espionage thriller starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman
and Harrison Ford. Brooklyn-born Adam (Hemsworth) is a young
employee of a large technological firm run by the demanding CEO
Nicolas Wyatt (Oldman). When his idea for the next generation of
mobile phones gets rejected, Adam loses his job and the only means
of supporting his ailing father. Left with nothing, he seeks pity
from Wyatt. Seeing an opportunity of outdoing his old mentor and
head of a rival firm, Jock Goddard (Ford), Wyatt employs Adam to
infiltrate the other corporation in order to steal their secrets.
Adam reluctantly accepts, but will the stresses of living a double
life become too much for him to handle?
This essential Research Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of
the link between corporate governance and ethics. By bringing
together internationally renowned scholars, it reflects upon
pertinent trends and challenges within the field. Significantly, it
illuminates the ethical foundations of corporate governance.
Presenting nuanced viewpoints on topics such as the stakeholder
turn of corporate governance, this Research Handbook presents
comprehensive insights into essential subjects within ethics and
governance. Chapters examine the complexities of sustainably
creating value, as well as how corporate governance may aid in
overcoming challenges such as inequality and value conflicts.
Importantly, they address the ethical foundations of corporate
governance while identifying important current and future research
trends. The Research Handbook on Corporate Governance and Ethics
will be perfect for scholars of business and management pursuing
further research into corporate governance. It will additionally be
beneficial for policymakers and practitioners seeking further
information on the diversity of research perspectives within this
field.
Superhero action prequel to the first three 'X-Men' movies. The
film charts the beginning of the saga, following Professor X (James
McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) through their formative
years in the 1960s as they come to terms with their newfound
superpowers. Initially close friends who work together to fight
against evil, the two men are driven apart by a conflict of opinion
that ultimately leads to the eternal war between Magneto's
Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men. Kevin Bacon, January Jones and
Rose Byrne co-star.
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Chateau Despair (Hardcover)
Lisa Barnard; Contributions by Sarah James, Jeremy Till
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This publication is made up of a series of photographs taken inside
the abandoned Conservative Party headquarters at 32 Smith Square in
London. Award-winning artist Lisa Barnard was granted access to the
abandoned site in 2009 and documented the building and found
objects. This book features previously unseen photos of the
interior documenting the dulled shades of corporate blue, stained
carpets, peeling paintwork and discarded iconography of past
alliances.
Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926, and for the first
half of the 20th century, it was Massachusetts's most important
east -west road. Extending from Boston's dynamic Kenmore Square to
bucolic Hancock Shaker Village on the New York border, the road's
history, beauty, and contribution to Massachusetts's vitality were
unmatched. Fortunately, almost all of the original road still
exists and can be traveled by the modern motorist seeking a
nostalgic adventure. In Along Massachusetts's Historic Route 20,
more than 200 vintage postcards tell the road's story. Included are
scenes along the Boston Post Road and Jacob's Ladder Trail, two of
the highway's most historic segments, and also images of main
streets, village greens, historic sites, scenic rural vistas, and,
of course, the roadside tourist courts, diners, and gas stations
that made automobile travel possible.
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Lilies
Till Hägele
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A brand-new addition to the Floramour series is Floramour: Lilies.
In this outstanding book of photographs, the author Till Hägele
presents the varied beauty of this ornamental flower in an
unprecedented way. For centuries, the lily has been cultivated in
the most diverse cultures. Today, therefore, it appears in an
almost unsurpassed splendour of colour and diversity of species.
Throughout cultural history, the wonderful lily has not only
exerted an optical fascination on people; since time immemorial it
has also been an integral part of festivals and religious customs
as a floral symbol. In ancient Greece, for example, it was the
flower of Hera, the companion of the goddess of the gods, and in
Hinduism it also occupies a central place in the world of the gods.
In Christianity it stands for the purity and virginity of Mary and
is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. This beautifully designed
coffee-table book Floramour: Lilies contains unique photographs as
well as sketches and copious background knowledge about this
aesthetic beauty of nature. Floramour: Lilies is a special gift for
all flower lovers. Anyone who has always wanted to know everything
about their favourite flower is well placed with this comprehensive
book from the Floramour series. Whether as personal inspiration or
simply for your own enjoyment, anyone who loves lilies simply must
own this coffee-table book. Text in English and German.
With the whimsy and heart of The Soul of an Octopus and the
surprising details of the very best science writing, The Curious
World of Seahorses brilliantly captures the ocean’s most
charismatic and mysterious inhabitant. "When God created the
seahorse," says one marine biologist, "he may have had one too
many." Of all the creatures in the ocean, there are none more
charming and magical—or more strange—than the seahorses.
Masters of disguise, graceful dancers, and romantic lovers,
seahorses are found not only in the seagrass meadows and mangroves
of the world, but also throughout the annals of human history and
culture—surfacing everywhere from chess and Greek mythology to
Disney movies like The Little Mermaid and Pokémon games. Equipped
with a pouch like a kangaroo, a long snout like an anteater, and
complete with a crown unique as a human fingerprint, the seahorse
defies easy categorization. The only fish to swim in an upright
position, seahorses are terrible swimmers, but they make up for it
with an incredible talent for holding onto seagrass or coral. They
have no stomach or teeth—only intestines. Most seahorses are
monogamous, and meet with their life partner every few weeks to
perform a dance that can last up to nine hours. The most unique
aspect of the seahorse is their reproductive cycle, as it is the
male of the species who becomes pregnant. In this entertaining and
informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most
tantalizing findings from the world of seahorses, and the role they
have played in human culture. He reveals their secrets, from their
intriguing biological features and hunting strategy to their use in
medicine throughout history, their appearances in Greek and Celtic
mythology, and even the medieval belief that they descended from
dragons. Endlessly fascinating and charmingly approachable, The
Curious World of Seahorses will captivate any reader looking to
learn more about one of the most incredible creatures on Earth.
This book examines the large but neglected topic of the development
of maritime power from both an historical and a contemporary point
of view. Navies have never been more important than they are now,
in a century becoming, as widely expected, increasingly and
profoundly maritime. The growing competition between China and
Russia with the United States and its allies and partners around
the world is essentially sea-based. The sea is also central to the
world's globalised trading system and to its environmental health.
Most current crises are either sea-based or have a critical
maritime element to them. What happens at sea will help shape our
future. Against that background, this book uses both history and
contemporary events to analyse how maritime power and naval
strength has been, and is being, developed. In a reader-friendly
way, it seeks to show what has worked and what has not, and to
uncover the recurring patterns in maritime and naval development
which explain past, present and future success - and failure. It
reflects on the historical experience of all navies, but in
particular it poses the question of whether China is following the
same pattern of naval development illustrated by Britain at the
start of the 18th century, which led to two centuries of naval
dominance. This book will be of much interest to students of
maritime power, naval studies, and strategic studies, as well as to
naval professionals around the world.
Bryan Singer directs this blockbuster superhero sequel based on the
characters from the Marvel comic strip. With a storyline that
alternates between the past and present, the film acts as a direct
sequel to three separate films, 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006),
'X-Men: First Class' (2011) and 'The Wolverine' (2013). When the
survivors of the battle in 'X-Men: The Last Stand', led by Magneto
(Ian McKellen), Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Storm (Halle
Berry), discover that total annihilation now awaits humans and
mutants alike, they send the ageless Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back
in time to try and change the course of events. In the past,
Wolverine must team up with the younger incarnations of the X-Men
seen in 'X-Men: First Class', Charles Xavier (James McAvoy),
Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), to
avert disaster. Will he succeed?
This book offers a new edition of Henry Maydman’s work Naval
Speculations with a detailed commentary by two leading experts on
its importance to the naval issues of the 21st century. Written at
a revolutionary and troubling time, Maydman’s 1691 book offers an
analysis of the state of the Royal Navy at the time, together with
a set of recommendations for its improvement. It not only tells us
a good deal about the Royal Navy of the time but also provides a
general theory of why navies decline and what can be done to
rejuvenate them. Recovering Naval Power shows that the issues he
identifies have applied to every navy in every period. We are now
seeing the dramatic rejuvenation of the Chinese Navy and the
reactions to it of the US and other navies, together with a new
rise in naval tensions in the Euro-Atlantic. Despite the obvious
political, economic and technological differences between
Maydman’s day and ours, this work shows that his recommendations
could hardly be more relevant in today’s circumstances. Alongside
the modified text of Naval Speculations, this book includes a
preface and two chapters addressing, first, the Royal Navy of
Maydman's time and his role in it and, second, the relevance of
what Maydman said for the navies of the 21st century. The book
concludes with some overall comments about Maydman and the recovery
of naval power and recommendations for further reading. This book
will be of much interest to students of naval history, maritime
power, strategic studies, and International Relations in general.
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X-Men: First Class (Blu-ray disc)
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Superhero action prequel to the first three 'X-Men' movies. The
film charts the beginning of the saga, following Professor X (James
McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) through their formative
years in the 1960s as they come to terms with their newfound
superpowers. Initially close friends who work together to fight
against evil, the two men are driven apart by a conflict of opinion
that ultimately leads to the eternal war between Magneto's
Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men. Kevin Bacon, January Jones and
Rose Byrne co-star.
Perfect your lab skills with the essential text for diagnostic
microbiology! Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th
Edition Is known as the #1 bench reference for practicing
microbiologists and as the preeminent text for students in clinical
laboratory science programs. With hundreds of full-color
illustrations and step-by-step methods for procedures, this text
provides a solid, basic understanding of diagnostic microbiology
and also covers more advanced techniques such as matrix-assisted
laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Written by noted
CLS educator Dr. Patricia Tille, Diagnostic Microbiology has
everything you need to get accurate lab test results in class and
in clinical practice. More than 800 high-quality, full-color
illustrations help you visualize concepts. Expanded sections on
parasitology, mycology, and virology allow you to use just one
book, eliminating the need to purchase other microbiology textbooks
for these topics. Hands-on procedures show exactly what takes place
in the lab, including step-by-step methods, photos, and expected
results. Case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to
diagnostic scenarios and to develop critical thinking skills.
Genera and Species boxes provide handy, at-a-glance summaries at
the beginning of each organism chapter. Learning objectives at the
beginning of each chapter provide measurable outcomes to achieve by
completing the chapter material. A glossary defines terms at the
back of the book and on the Evolve companion website. New! Updated
content includes infectious disease trends and new illustrations
such as culture plate images of real specimens, complex gram
stains, lactophenol cotton blue microscopy, and more. NEW COVID-19
information has been added. UPDATED topics include the Human
Microbiome Project, expanded MALDI-TOF applications and molecular
diagnostics in conjunction with traditional microbiology,
additional streps, and significant news in mycology. EXPANDED
glossary defines terms on the Evolve companion website.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (DVD)
Halle Berry, Michael Fassbender, Evan Peters, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, …
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Bryan Singer directs this blockbuster superhero sequel based on the
characters from the Marvel comic strip. With a storyline that
alternates between the past and present, the film acts as a direct
sequel to three separate films, 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006),
'X-Men: First Class' (2011) and 'The Wolverine' (2013). When the
survivors of the battle in 'X-Men: The Last Stand', led by Magneto
(Ian McKellen), Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Storm (Halle
Berry), discover that total annihilation now awaits humans and
mutants alike, they send the ageless Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back
in time to try and change the course of events. In the past,
Wolverine must team up with the younger incarnations of the X-Men
seen in 'X-Men: First Class', Charles Xavier (James McAvoy),
Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), to
avert disaster. Will he succeed?
A participative approach to architecture challenges many of the
normative values of traditional architecture and, in particular,
issues of authorship, control, aesthetics and the role of the user.
The book explores how a participative approach may lead to new
spatial conditions, as well as to new types of architectural
practices and investigates the way that the user has been included
in the design process. Where many architectural books concentrate
on formal or aesthetic issues, this book explicitly opens up the
social and political aspects of our built environment, and the way
that the eventual users may shape it. As government policies
throughout the world call for more involvement by people in the
making of their environment, the issue of participation has become
of central concern to architects, clients, funders, users and
government officers. However, participation often remains as a
token gesture; this book promises to make a major contribution to
the field by arguing for a more considered approach to
architectural participation. Architecture and Participation brings
together leading international practitioners and theorists in the
field, ranging from the 1960s pioneers of p
In his recent book How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish
Preacher From Galilee historian Bart Ehrman explores a claim that
resides at the heart of the Christian faith--- that Jesus of
Nazareth was, and is, God. According to Ehrman, though, this is not
what the earliest disciples believed, nor what Jesus claimed about
himself. The first response book to this latest challenge to
Christianity from Ehrman, How God Became Jesus features the work of
five internationally recognized biblical scholars. While subjecting
his claims to critical scrutiny, they offer a better, historically
informed account of why the Galilean preacher from Nazareth came to
be hailed as the Lord Jesus Christ. Namely, they contend, the
exalted place of Jesus in belief and worship is clearly evident in
the earliest Christian sources, shortly following his death, and
was not simply the invention of the church centuries later."
The "Anatomy of a samurai army" details its composition,
hierarchies, strengths and weaknesses as well as examining how it
fought. Other aspects include: - the differences between samurai
and European warfare; - the roles assigned to samurai and ashigaru
in different armies; - how these armies, some of which were over
100,000 strong, functioned; - marching orders and camp facilities
of the armies and; - where each individual samurai stood in the
order of battle. The reader will discover what may seem to be
abstract or strange ideas by way of the most detailed examples
possible, in both word and picture, that are based on a variety of
Japanese sources.
The book is proposed by globally recognised subject leaders in the
field. There is a strong collection of contributors across the
various chapters. The book covers several key themes that are
pertinent to youth rugby including a chapter on tackling which is
topical in youth sports and the young female athlete will address
the current bias towards male-focused research The chosen chapters
cover a good breadth of subject matter across interlinking themes
and there are clear practical applications embedded within every
chapter.
This book examines the large but neglected topic of the development
of maritime power from both an historical and a contemporary point
of view. Navies have never been more important than they are now,
in a century becoming, as widely expected, increasingly and
profoundly maritime. The growing competition between China and
Russia with the United States and its allies and partners around
the world is essentially sea-based. The sea is also central to the
world's globalised trading system and to its environmental health.
Most current crises are either sea-based or have a critical
maritime element to them. What happens at sea will help shape our
future. Against that background, this book uses both history and
contemporary events to analyse how maritime power and naval
strength has been, and is being, developed. In a reader-friendly
way, it seeks to show what has worked and what has not, and to
uncover the recurring patterns in maritime and naval development
which explain past, present and future success - and failure. It
reflects on the historical experience of all navies, but in
particular it poses the question of whether China is following the
same pattern of naval development illustrated by Britain at the
start of the 18th century, which led to two centuries of naval
dominance. This book will be of much interest to students of
maritime power, naval studies, and strategic studies, as well as to
naval professionals around the world.
Over the last two decades, China has emerged as one of the most
powerful state actors in the post-Cold War international system.
This book provides a multifaceted and spatially oriented analysis
of how China’s re-emergence as a global power impacts the
dominance of the United States as well as domestic state and
non-state actors in various world-regions, including the
Asia-Pacific, Africa, South America and the Caribbean, the Middle
East, Europe and the Arctic. Chapters reflect on how and under
which conditions competition (and cooperation) between the United
States and China vary across these regions and what such variations
mean for the prospects of war and peace, universal human dignity
and global cooperation.
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Youth Rugby (Hardcover)
Kevin Till, Jonathon Weakley, Sarah Whitehead, Ben Jones
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R4,146
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* The book covers all key areas relating to youth rugby, with
contributions from leading experts in these areas. *
Multidisciplinary - the book will incorporate relevant work from a
range of fields (that is available within the current research
evidence base) * International - chapter authors will represent an
international field including authors from United Kingdom,
Australasia, the United States of America and South Africa.
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Three Views On Creation And Evolution (Paperback)
Stanley N. Gundry; Edited by (general) J.P. Moreland, John Mark Reynolds; Contributions by Paul Nelson, Robert C. Newman, …
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For Christians, the issues raised by the different views on
creation and evolution are challenging. Can a "young earth" be
reconciled with a universe that appears to be billions of years
old? Does scientific evidence point to a God who designed the
universe and life in all its complexity? Three Views on Creation
and Evolution deals with these and similar concerns as it looks at
three dominant schools of Christian thought. Proponents of young
earth creationism, old earth creationism, and theistic evolution
each present their different views, tell why the controversy is
important, and describe the interplay between their understandings
of science and theology. Each view is critiqued by various
scholars, and the entire discussion is summarized by Phillip E.
Johnson and Richard H. Bube. The Counterpoints series provides a
forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues
important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two
categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your
library with other books in the Counterpoints series.
This book analyses China's maritime strategy for the 21st century,
integrating strategic planning, policy thinking and strategic
prediction. This book explains the construction and application of
China's military, political, economic and diplomatic means for
building maritime power, and predicts the future of China's
maritime power by 2049, as well as development trends in global
maritime politics. It explores both the strengths and the
limitations of President Xi's 'Maritime Dream' and provides a
candid assessment of the likely future balance at sea between China
and the United States. This volume explains and discusses China's
claims and intentions in the East and South China Seas and makes
some recommendations for China's future policy that will lessen the
chance of conflict with the United States and its closer neighbors.
This book will be of much interest to students of maritime
strategy, naval studies, Chinese politics and International
Relations in general.
Key Selling Points The first book to showcase physical
representations of data, and the first to discuss the creative
process behind them. Approaches the topic from a multidisciplinary
perspective, showcasing a range of creative approaches from
computer science, data science, graphic design, art, craft, and
architecture. The book is heavily visual and illustrates each
project and the process of creating it via rich photos and
sketches, which are accessible and inspiring for both enthusiasts
and experts.
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