'A compact & compelling novel by an iconic Norwegian writerand thanks to Don Bartlett & Don Shaw's crisp translation we see it obliquely'
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A guide to some of the best walking routes in the region with lucid descriptions & additional information to enhance the walkers' enjoyment & appreciation of the place Each route prefaced with a quick-reference summary is illustrated with a clear sketch map ...

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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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 B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Drama set in Spain in the 1980s Frankie (Danny Dyer) is on the run from the high-rises of South London to a new life in Malaga with nothing but a tin stuffed full of cash Having no idea that this delivery of cash to super-suave playboy & ex-con Charlie (Tamer Hassan) will change his life forever he soon becomes one of the gang & finds himself drawn into a flamboyant & violent world of organised crime Actors Danny Dyer Tamer Hassan Geoff Bell Georgina Chapman Camille Coduri Directors Nick Love Writers Nick Love Producers Allan Niblo James G Richardson Format Import Blu-ray Widescreen Language English Subtitles English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Region Region B2 (Read more about DVDBlu-ray formats) Aspect Ratio 169
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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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