A superb new translation by Michael Hofmann of some of Kafka's most frightening & visionary short fiction Strange beasts night ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Supernatural horror set in the Wild West A band of brave pioneers sets out to find & recover a family of settlers that appears to have been abducted following an attack on a frontier homestead Expecting the offenders to be the usual posse of hostile natives the group prepares for routine battle But as men start to vanish mysteriously & hideous evidence begins to accumulate the men realise that their enemy may not be merely human after all ...

A lively rhyming picture book about transport from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt A lively rhyming picture book about transport by poet & former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt Small children take great delight in things that go
- whether by bicycle car boat or plane & best of all is taking the bus because the bus is for everyone! Complemented by beautiful artwork from Gillian Tyler this playful book will captivate little listeners & is perfect for reading aloud
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Confederate veteran Jeff Waring arrives in Independence Missouri shortly after the Civil War intending never again to use a gun He finds that rancher Artemus Taylor & his gang are forcing out the settlers in order to claim their land for the incoming railroad John Ireland Jefferson Waring Wayne Morris Marshal John Harding Lawrence Tierney Sam Tobin Dorothy Malone Cathy Sharpe Lon Chaney Jr Artemus Taylor Myrna Dell Norah Taylor Written by Tom Gries & Rod Amateau Directed by Rod Amateau DVD 5 PAL Black &38; White Actors John Ireland Wayne Morris Lon Chaney Jr Directors Rod Amateau Format Dolby PALLanguage English Region All Regions Aspect Ratio 43
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The definitive pioneering blueprint covering the what why & how of the blockchain Blockchains are new technology layers that rewire the Internet & threaten to side-step older legacy constructs & centrally served businesses At its core a blockchain injects trust into the network cutting off some intermediaries from serving that function & creatively disrupting how they operate Metaphorically blockchains are the ultimate non-stop computers Once launched they never go down & offer an incredible amount of resiliency making them dependable & attractive for running a new generation of decentralized services & software applications The Business Blockchain charts new territory in advancing our understanding of the blockchain by unpacking its elements like no other before William Mougayar anticipates a future that consists of thousands if not millions of blockchains that will enable not only frictionless value exchange but also a new flow of value redefining roles relationships power & governance In this book Mougayar makes two other strategic assertions First the blockchain has polymorphic characteristics; its application will result in a multiplicity of effects Second we shouldn t ask ourselves what problems the blockchain solves because that gives us a narrow view on its potential Rather we should imagine new opportunities & tackle even more ambitious problems that cross organizational regulatory & mental boundaries Drawing on 34 years of technology industry experience as an executive analyst consultant entrepreneur startup mentor author blogger educator thought leader & investor William Mougayar describes a future that is influenced by fundamental shifts brought by blockchain technology as the catalyst for change William Mougayar has been described as the most sophisticated blockchain business thinker He is a blockchain industry insider whose work has already shaped & influenced the understanding of blockchain for people around the world via his generous blogging & rigorous research insights He is a direct participant in the crypto-technology market working alongside startups entrepreneurs pioneers leaders innovators creators enterprise executives & practitioners; in addition to being an investor advisor & board member in some of the leading organizations in this space such as the Ethereum Foundation Open Bazaar & Coin Center Just as the Internet created new possibilities that we didn t foresee in its early years the blockchain will give rise to new business models & ideas that may still be invisible Following an engaging Foreword by Vitalik Buterin this book is organized along these 7 chapters 1 What is the Blockchain? 2 How Blockchain Trust Infiltrates 3 Obstacles Challenges & Mental Blocks 4 Blockchain in Financial Services 5 Lighthouse Industries & New Intermediaries 6 Implementing Blockchain Technology 7 Decentralization as the Way Forward The Business Blockchain is an invitation for technologists to better understand the business potential of the blockchain & for business minded people to grasp the many facets of blockchain technology This book teaches you how to think about the blockchain ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play This firm will blow you away The director & cast of The Football Factory relocate to Spain&s Costa Del Crime for this swaggering gangster film a savagely funny tale of suntanned playboys blokey camaraderie & violence that&s as casual as the natty 1980s fashion With an acute eye for the cultural details of the 80s; from clothing to drugs & tacky Spanish clubs boasting a superb soundtrack & a nailbiting climax The Business is a tasty knuckle sandwich! Actors Danny Dyer Tamer Hassan Geoff Bell Georgina Chapman Camille Coduri Linda Henry Roland Manookian & Arturo Venegas Director Nick Love Certificate 18 years & over Year 2005 Screen Widescreen 2351 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English for the hard of hearing Duration 1 hour & 34 minutes (approx)
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Business models are the beating heart of your firm's value proposition Great business models drive rapid growth; bad business ...

The Business of Excellence offers a unique & compelling perspective on the drivers of excellence in teams & organizations The author Justin Hughes brings an unusual mix of experience & insight having worked as a management consultant to some of the world's most successful organizations in addition to having served for 12 years as a military fighter pilot where he became Executive Officer on the RAF Red Arrows The challenges of high performance & leadership are explored in depth & are illustrated with insights interviews & case studies from the military sporting & corporate worlds The material

Includes:: a proprietary performance model that can be applied to a wide spectrum of organizations focusing on People the primacy of attitude over skills Capability building alignment before setting people free Delivery a process to close the gap between desired & actual outcomes Learning how to accelerate performance in real time Leadership exhibiting a set of behaviours such that others choose to follow Risk avoiding the victory of compliance over outcomes In The Business of Excellence Justin deconstructs the drivers of high performance with a rare clarity insight & accessibility to illustrate & explain tangible tools & methods all of which can be applied by readers in their own teams & organizations

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This authoritative text examines how fashion apparel & accessories are designed manufactured marketed & distributed It focuses on the organization & operation of the US textiles & fashion industry & the role of these industries within a global context 640 pages 8 pp full color Burns Leslie Davis ...

One of the most important steps in launching or expanding a venture is the creation of a business plan The absence of a written business plan can lead to failure for new businesses & inhibit growth & development Based on methodology developed at Cranfield School of Management The Business Plan Workbook takes a practical approach to the topic of business planning Perfect for those growing businesses as well as a range of academic & professional courses this title takes the reader step-by-step through each phase of the development of a business plan from creating a competitive business strategy to its writing & presentation With 29 corresponding assignments that each

Includes:: case studies such as Hotmail Cobra Beer IKEA & Amazon actively engaging questions & worksheets it will enable you to validate your business idea brand your business research your market & raise finance This new edition

Includes:: an additional assignment covering online content key words SEO Social Media traffic tracking affiliate marketing & online advertising With a range of fresh case studies including Brew Dog Chilango & Honest Burgers this fully updated ninth edition of The Business Plan Workbook is an invaluable & comprehensive guide to all aspects of business planning Online supporting resources for this book include lecture slides test questions & answers & a new guide to online courses lectures & case studies



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