Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Jack Marcus (Clive Owen Best Supporting Actor Closer 2004) is a former literary luminary who struggles at his new job as a prep school English teacher When Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche Best Supporting Actress The English Patient 1996) an abstract painter & art teacher arrives on campus Jack’s passions for both Dina & the written word are invigorated As a performance review nears Jack comes up with a competition between his students & Dina’s – a battle between WORDS & PICTURES
- that he hopes will inspire the children & save his job in the process
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The words we use when we talk & write about architecture describe more than just bricks & mortar ? they direct the ways we think of & live with buildings This book represents a thorough examination of the complex relationship between architecture & language as intricate social practices Words & Buildings is a study that will change & enrich the way we think & talk about architecture It is essential reading for anyone concerned with architecture & culture in the modern era Chapters investigate the language of modernism language & drawing ?masculine & feminine? architecture language metaphors science in architecture & the social properties of architecture A vocabulary of key words such as ? Character? ? Form? ? History? & space? locates each words modern meaning within a historical & theoretical framework & sets out its development & relevance for architects historians philosophers critics & the users of buildings themselves ...

Your words are amazing! This book is about your heart The little bit inside of you that makes you you! A very timely book about the power of words
- & how we use them Told through the eyes of Pip & Cat this book beautifully demonstrates the importance of what we say
- both positive & negative Thoughtful warm-hearted & completely non-preachy this is a book that has already resonated with large numbers of children whose teachers report a sea of change in the culture of their classroom after reading it A universal message for a world that always needs a little more kindness ' It's a great way to encourage discussion & to share the power of words' Parents in Touch 'A beautiful book that tells a strong story that spans all generations'
- Donna J ' Truly beautiful & effective'
- Jo E ' Possibly the most beautiful present I have ever received'
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In a twenty-first-century global economy in which multinational companies coordinate & collaborate with partners & clientele around the world it is usually English that is the parlance of business research technology & finance Most assume that if parties on both ends of the conference call are fluent English speakers information will be shared seamlessly & without any misunderstanding But is that really true? Words Matter examines how communications between transnational partners routinely break down even when all parties are fluent English speakers The end result is lost time lost money & often discord among those involved What's going wrong? Contrary to a common assumption language is never neutral Its is heavily influenced by one's culture & can often result in unintended meanings depending on word choice a particular phrase or even one's inflection A recent study of corporate managers found that one out of five projects fail primarily because of ineffective transnational communication resulting in the loss of millions of dollars In Words Matter you will venture into the halls of multinational tech companies around the world to study language & culture at work; learn practical steps for harnessing research in communication & anthropology to become more skilled in the digital workplace; & learn to use the " Communication Plus Model" which can be easily applied in multiple situations leading to better communication & better business outcomes ...

The natural heir to Robert Jordan Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series hit No 1 in the US & No 2 in the UK with the hardback release of the massive second volume WORDS OF RADIANCE Split into two volumes for paperback this is Part One of that second volume WORDS OF RADIANCE takes the reader even deeper into the lives of its characters as they fight for power freedom & their lives on the extraordinary hurricane swept world of Rosharr Famed for his plotting his wonderful characters & his intricate magic systems Brandon Sanderson is poised to take up the crown of Robert Jordan as the creator of the keynote epic fantasy series of its time with the Stormlight Archive ...

The long-awaited memoir by 'the most prolific & popular of all contemporary composers' (New York Times) Rapturous in its ability to depict the creative process Words Without Music allows readers to experience that sublime moment of creative fusion when life merges with art Biography lovers will be inspired by the story of a precocious Baltimore boy the son of a music-shop owner who entered college at age fifteen before traveling to Paris to study under the legendary Nadia Boulanger; Glass devotees will be fascinated by the stories behind Einstein on the Beach & Satyagraha among so many other works Whether recalling his experiences working at Bethlehem Steel traveling in India driving a cab in 1970s New York or his professional collaborations with the likes of Allen Ginsberg Ravi Shankar Robert Wilson Doris Lessing & Martin Scorsese Words Without Music affirms the power of music to change the world Martin Scorsese on Words Without Music'I came to Philip Glass's music very simply without any critical prodding or guidance I listened & I was transfixed The music was dynamic & colorful & mysterious all at once & it put me in mind of the Zen exercise of sitting before a blank wall & contemplating the question " What is this?" It's music that seems to go beyond music It doesn't just stay with you it infuses & energizes & haunts you & carries a sense of being alive a perception of existence itself the rhythm of living this life Philip's music has come to mean more & more to me as the years have gone by I was excited to work with Philip on Kundun & he exceeded my wildest expectations by giving us a score that was genuinely transcendent He's exceeded my expectations again with this rich & beautifully written memoir Who knew that he was as good a writer as he is a composer?' ...

Will you accept the challenge of 200 new thematic word searches perfect for whiling away your downtime on the commute on holiday or relaxing at home? Relax & give your brain a workout Ideal for whiling away those long commutes travelling on holiday or relaxing at home ...

On the train on the beach on the sofa many people in all parts of the world enjoy doing wordsearches If you are studying English & want to learn & practise vocabulary related to various topics then this book is for you! The topics reflect the kinds of everyday conversations that you might have both with native & non-native speakers of English The topics are also those that are typically tested in English examinations eg TOEFL Cambridge (First Certificate Advanced) IELTS & Trinity Each chapter begins with a list of questions to enable you to have a conversation about a particular topic in various situations on a social occasion (eg a work dinner a conference lunch a party); in the classroom during an English lesson; when chatting either face to face or online; & during an English oral exam After the list of questions you will find a Word List associated with the topic & exercises to test your knowledge of less common words The final aim is then to find the words from the Word List in the related Wordsearch Easy English! is a series of books to help you learn & revise your English with minimal effort You can improve your English by reading texts in English that you might normally read in your own language eg jokes personality tests lateral thinking games & wordsearches;doing short exercises to improve specific areas grammar & vocabulary ie the areas that tend to lead to the most mistakes
- the aim is just to focus on what you really need rather than overwhelming yourself with a mass of rules many of which may have no practical daily value Other books in the Easy English!series include Wordsearches Widen Your Vocabulary in English Test Your Personality Have Fun & Learn Useful Phrases Word games Riddles & Logic Tests Tax Your Brain & Boost Your English Top 50 Grammar Mistakes How to Avoid Them Top 50 Vocabulary Mistakes How to Avoid Them
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From the author of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids this book is packed full of wordsearch puzzles to complete! Conveniently compact for travelling this book is perfect for bright young wordsearch enthusiasts & is sure to keep kids engaged & entertained With four sections of increasing difficulty children can puzzle their way to the top There are over 150 themes of wordsearches to conquer so the puzzles never get boring & kids might even learn a new word or two Other books in the series include 9781780552491 Brain Games For Clever Kids 9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids ...

WORDSMITH is all about discovering words but instead of whole letters you just have letter pieces in four different shapes This brain tickling game for 1 to 4 players is a fast-paced real-time word building frenzy! All players create words simultaneously from their letter pieces Each word can only be made & scored once so a thrilling challenge of word discovery begins Which words will you discover in your letter pieces? Longer words earn you more points but you also want to make all six words before the round is over & of course there is a twist Although you can discard letter pieces to make a word you get bonus points when you can limit the number of pieces you have to discard The idea for this Letter Piece Game comes from Eon game designers Bill Eberle Jack Kittredge Greg Olotka & Peter Olotka whose credits include Cosmic Encounter Dune Hoax & more The game provides a single player mode as well as special rules for advanced players WORDSMITH

Includes:: semitransparent plastic letter pieces that are playful & easy to manipulate A special plastic insert turns the game box into a game component You get your letter pieces from the insert as part of game play & everyone also has their own corner of the insert to roll their dice in Players 1-4 Playing time 20-30 mns Ages 10

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