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Why It's OK to Love Bad Movies

Why It's OK to Love Bad Movies

Most people are too busy to keep up with all the good movies they’d like to see so why should anyone spend their precious time watching the bad ones? In Why It’s OK to Love Bad Movies philosopher and cinematic bottom feeder Matthew Strohl enthusiastically defends a fondness for disreputable films. Combining philosophy of art with film criticism Strohl flips conventional notions of good and bad on their heads and makes the case that the ultimate value of a work of art lies in what it can add to our lives. By this measure some of the worst movies ever made are also among the best. Through detailed discussions of films such as Troll 2 The Room Batman & Robin Twilight Ninja III: The Domination and a significant portion of Nicolas Cage’s filmography Strohl argues that so-called bad movies are the ones that break the rules of the art form without the aura of artistic seriousness that surrounds the avant-garde. These movies may not win any awards but they offer rich opportunities for creative engagement and enable the formation of lively fan communities and they can be a key ingredient in a fulfilling aesthetic life. Key Features: Written in a humorous approachable style appealing to readers with no background in philosophy. Elaborates the rewards of loving bad movies such as forming unlikely social bonds and developing refinement without narrowness. Discusses a wide range of beloved bad movies including Plan 9 from Outer Space The Core Battlefield Earth and Freddy Got Fingered. Contains the most extensive discussion of Nicolas Cage ever included in a philosophy book. | Why It's OK to Love Bad Movies

GBP 19.99
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Introduction to Facility Management

Introduction to Facility Management

Introduction to Facility Management is a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic and diverse field of facility management (FM). It answers questions such as: What is facility management? What does a facility management professional do? How can we classify facility management products and services? How do you set up a facility management organisation? How do you manage service processes using a master dashboard? Reflecting on current events the book defines new and exciting roles for facility management professionals. This first international edition of the bestselling Dutch Basisboek Facility Management describes global trends and developments and international FM-standards and practices. With contributions of thought leaders such as Diane Levine Jens Schlüter Michiel Bakker Elizabeth Nelson Nicolas White and Susanne Balslev Nielson Introduction to Facility Management is the first international book on facility management which is supplemented and commented on by facility management teachers and practitioners; intriguingly and enthusiastically describes the full scope of the FM-profession; provides a theoretical framework and insight into FM-practice.

GBP 59.99
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Security Defense Discourse and Identity in NATO and Europe How France Changed Foreign Policy

Security Defense Discourse and Identity in NATO and Europe How France Changed Foreign Policy

Analyzing changes in the role and place of NATO European integration and Franco-American relations in foreign policy discourse under Presidents Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy this book provides an original perspective on French foreign policy and its identity construction. The book employs a novel research design for the analysis of foreign policies which can be used beyond the case of France by combining the discourse theory of the Essex School with Interpretive Policy Analysis to examine political ideas and how they are organized into a foreign policy identity. On these grounds the volume undertakes a comparative analysis of parliamentary and executive discourse of President Chirac’s failed attempt at NATO reintegration in the 1990s Sarkozy’s successful attempt in the 2000s and the Libyan War. Ostermann depicts French foreign policy and identity as turning away from the European Union atlanticizing and losing its American nemesis. As a result France uses a much more pragmatic de-unionized and pro-American strategy to implement foreign policy objectives than before. Offering a new and innovative explanation for a major change in French foreign policy and grand strategy this book will be of great interest to scholars of NATO European defense cooperation and foreign policy. | Security Defense Discourse and Identity in NATO and Europe How France Changed Foreign Policy

GBP 38.99
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Mourning and Metabolization Close Readings in the Psychoanalytic Literature of Loss

Mourning and Metabolization Close Readings in the Psychoanalytic Literature of Loss

By bringing together perspectives from psychoanalysis and literary studies and considering the reciprocal relation between ideas about mourning and our internal worlds this book provides a guide to thinking theoretically about loss and how we deal with it. Rael Meyerowitz conceptualizes the work of psychic internalization required by loss in terms of bodily digestion and metabolization. In this way successful mourning can be likened to the proper processing of physical sustenance while failed mourning is akin to indigestion as expressed in various forms of melancholia mania depression and anxiety. Borrowing from the methodology of literary criticism the book conducts a detailed treatment of these themes by drawing on a series of psychoanalytic works including those of Freud Ferenczi Karl Abraham Klein Loewald Torok Nicolas Abraham and Green while paying close critical attention to a selection of literary works such as those by William Faulkner Wallace Stevens and Sylvia Plath. Aimed at clinicians as well as readers with a more academic interest in psychoanalytic theory and language the close-reading format offered by this book will also enable students in psychoanalytic and psychotherapy courses to engage deeply with some central texts and key concepts in psychoanalysis. | Mourning and Metabolization Close Readings in the Psychoanalytic Literature of Loss

GBP 29.99
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Léon Walras’s Economic Thought The General Equilibrium Theory in Historical Perspective

Léon Walras’s Economic Thought The General Equilibrium Theory in Historical Perspective

This book sheds new light on the general equilibrium theory of Léon Walras (1834–1910) from a historical perspective. Walras's construction of general equilibrium theory marked the dawn of modern economics and the theory was greatly developed in the 20th century. However Walras's own intentions and ideas behind the theory are still not fully understood. This book aims to clarify the intellectual background of Walras’s economics by delving into his original writings which have not received much attention until now. Part 1 of the book reconsiders the relationship between Walras and his predecessors Adam Smith (1723–1790) Jean-Baptiste Say (1767–1832) and Achylle Nicolas Isnard (1749–1803) who are believed to have had a decisive influence on Walras's general equilibrium theory. In Part 2 the book explores Walras's views on the labor market entrepreneurship and non-selfish human nature including concepts like sympathy which have been overlooked in his general equilibrium theory and subsequently misunderstood to this day. Walras’s economic thought is one of the foundational sources of modern economics. An accurate and in-depth understanding of it will provide a new perspective on the problems faced by modern economics and open future possibilities for economics as a social science. This book offers new insights not only to researchers and students of the history of economics but also to all those interested in the origins of modern economics. | Léon Walras’s Economic Thought The General Equilibrium Theory in Historical Perspective

GBP 130.00
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London's Contemporary Architecture An Explorer's Guide

London's Contemporary Architecture An Explorer's Guide

London is a living architectural exhibition. This tried and trusted portable guide will help you to find your way around one of the worlds most exciting cities offering architectural experiences and insights into London‘s finest contemporary architecture. features more than 400 buildings including key venues from the 2012 Olympic Park provides a superb full colour photographic record of the capital aids navigation of the city‘s greatest architectural sights with a clear map-based format considers each district in turn identifying the buildings most worthwhile visiting and providing essential information and insights into each includes a large scale portable lightweight map for use when walking the tours Jam packed with the author‘s intimate architectural experience and knowledge of London‘s buildings the accompanying commentary is both lively and entertaining providing all the information that any architectural explorer will need to appreciate and experience London‘s contemporary architecture. | London's Contemporary Architecture An Explorer's Guide

GBP 175.00
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The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook How to Achieve Success Grow Your Business and Get Paid to Party

The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook How to Achieve Success Grow Your Business and Get Paid to Party

The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook provides a roadmap to maximizing your profits as a disc jockey. It is jam-packed with practical tools expert tips and cost-effective methods for increasing sales and creating loyal clients. Renowned DJ Stacy Zemon reveals specific ideas proven techniques and creative approaches to multiplying your income and gaining the competitive edge. Written for both newcomers and experienced professionals this comprehensive guide and essential reference manual gives you all of the know-how needed to achieve dramatic results. Inside you will find instructive examples and step-by-step guidelines for how to: find a unique market niche; convert prospects into clients; create and implement a marketing plan; get free publicity; make strategic alliances; select the right media; generate leads and referrals; increase client satisfaction. and much much more. | The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook How to Achieve Success Grow Your Business and Get Paid to Party

GBP 175.00
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Handmade Electronic Music The Art of Hardware Hacking

Handmade Electronic Music The Art of Hardware Hacking

Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking provides a long-needed practical and engaging introduction to the craft of making—as well as creatively cannibalizing—electronic circuits for artistic purposes. With a sense of adventure and no prior knowledge the reader can subvert the intentions designed into devices such as radios and toys to discover a new sonic world. You will also learn how to make contact microphones pickups for electromagnetic fields oscillators distortion boxes mixers and unusual signal processors cheaply and quickly. At a time when computers dominate music production this book offers a rare glimpse into the core technology of early live electronic music as well as more recent developments at the hands of emerging artists. This revised and expanded third edition has been updated throughout to reflect recent developments in technology and DIY approaches. New to this edition are chapters contributed by a diverse group of practitioners addressing the latest developments in technology and creative trends as well as an extensive companion website that provides media examples tutorials and further reading. This edition features: Over 50 new hands-on projects. New chapters and features on topics including soft circuitry video hacking neural networks radio transmitters Arduino Raspberry Pi data hacking printing your own circuit boards and the international DIY community A new companion website at www. HandmadeElectronicMusic. com containing video tutorials video clips audio tracks resource files and additional chapters with deeper dives into technical concepts and hardware hacking scenes around the world With a hands-on experimental spirit Nicolas Collins demystifies the process of crafting your own instruments and enables musicians composers artists and anyone interested in music technology to draw on the creative potential of hardware hacking. | Handmade Electronic Music The Art of Hardware Hacking

GBP 35.99
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The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook For Schools

The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook For Schools

If you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage tricky lighting situations or even what equipment to use then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photographyis a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances providing you with the right information on equipment camera settings composition and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. J. Dennis Thomas whose work has appeared in such magazines as Rolling Stone SPIN and Country Weekly shares tips on lighting common problems etiquette and recommended camera settings for shooting in a variety of different venues including clubs bars outdoor concerts theatres stadiums and arenas. He also explains how to get the right credentials to get you closer to each performance. Jam packed with over160 photos from today's top concerts this book will not only give you the information you need to start taking rockin' photos of your favorite musicians but will spark your creativity when you're anticipating the next shot. For the on-the-go photographer a cool companion website features additional tips venue troubleshooting and an equipment checklist when you need to think on your feet while running to another gig. | The ADD Hyperactivity Handbook For Schools

GBP 175.00
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The New Psychology of Leadership Identity Influence and Power

The New Psychology of Leadership Identity Influence and Power

This groundbreaking book provides a refreshing introduction to the field of leadership and is jam-packed with theoretical and practical insights derived from a wealth of applied scientific research conducted by the authors and their colleagues around the world over the last three decades. It starts from the premise that leadership is never just about leaders. Instead it is about leaders and followers who are joined together as members of a social group that provides them with a sense of shared social identity – a sense of us-ness. In these terms leadership is understood as the process through which leaders work with followers to create represent advance and embed this sense of shared social identity. The new edition of this award-winning book presents a wealth of evidence from historical organizational political and sporting contexts to provide an expanded exploration of these processes of identity leadership in action. In particular it builds upon the success of the first edition by examining the operation of identity leadership in contemporary society and fleshing out practical answers to key organizational and institutional challenges. Drawing on real-world examples and rich data sources this book will appeal to academics researchers and students of psychology business and management as well as to practitioners policy makers and anyone interested in the workings of leadership influence and power. | The New Psychology of Leadership Identity Influence and Power

GBP 31.99
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One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

An entertaining race-against-time narrative. —Kobo review A fast-paced look into seven-day roguelikes something so niche most people wouldn't have heard about but the book is well written and shows how important it is to get your thoughts down so you can sort out your ideas. —Goodreads review Eleven game designers. Eight grand ideas. Seven days to will them into reality. Every year programmers around the world compete in the 7-day roguelike challenge or 7DRL a weeklong game jam where participants endeavor to design and program a roguelike role-playing game. Their obstacles: day jobs family responsibilities sleep deprivation and visionary concepts too big for 168 hours to contain. Told over a series of daily journal logs One-Week Dungeons: Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge chronicles the journeys of eleven 7DRL participants as they race to build their dream games before the clock expires. David L. Craddock writes fiction nonfiction and grocery lists. He is the author of over a dozen nonfiction books about video game development and culture including the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen series and Arcade Perfect: How Pac-Man Mortal Kombat and Other Coin-Op Classics Invaded the Living Room and fiction for young adults including The Dumpster Club and Heritage: Book One of the Gairden Chronicles. Find him online @davidlcraddock on Twitter. | One-Week Dungeons Diaries of a Seven-Day Roguelike Challenge

GBP 28.99
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Managing Global Supply Chains Contemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management

Managing Global Supply Chains Contemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management

What are the key factors affecting global supply chains today and how can we manage them? Starting from the concept that 'there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam' Ron Basu provides practical tools and techniques of good supply chain management to add value deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction. This new edition specifically focuses on seven contemporary challenges that have affected global supply chain management. Recent disruptions to global supply chains created by COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict have resulted in significant geographical shifts in supply and demand. High inflation and the cost of living crisis have in turn created problems for finely-tuned global supply chains. The economic and business environment has also become more demanding due in part to political pressures including nationalism and Brexit: for example supply chain pressures caused by Brexit have resulted in increased red tape. Other factors have had a gradual and positive effect such as climate change initiatives Industry 4. 0 and the digital revolution. The issues that affect the performance of global supply chains are sometimes interrelated but all of them really matter because businesses have become increasingly global. This book addresses these challenges and explores how to deal with them. In addition there are new and updated chapters on lean and agile supply chains e-business emerging markets sustainability and green issues global supply chains for services and event management retail management and major project management. Managing Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management. | Managing Global Supply Chains Contemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management

GBP 59.99
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