The animations of Japans Studio Ghibli are amongst the most highly regarded in the movie industry. Their films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made with each new release a guaranteed box-office smash. Yet this highly profitable studio has remained fiercely independent with the studios founders long-time animators Isao Takahata & Hayao Miyazaki producing a stream of imaginative & individual animations. Although their films are distinctly Japanese their themes are universal: humanity community & a love for the environment. ...

This book offers a comprehensive account of the emergence development & achievements of British studio pottery during the 20th century. Key movements trends & personalities are all covered. This is an important topic because Britain was the world leader in the development of studio ceramics & the ramifications of these developments have had a global impact. The book looks at how pottery established itself within the wider context of the visual arts. The book examines the range of pottery produced under the heading of studio pottery & discusses the way the work embodies & communicates the values of the makers. It also investigates how studio pottery has been presented to the world through photographs exhibitions books & publicity material. ...

This is a fast-moving & perceptive entertaining & thought provoking work which is funny yet ultimately tragic. It tells the tale of twin brothers born into a large working-class family & the consequences of one of them being adopted by a neighbouring middle-class family. Blood Brothers" looks at the differences & conflicts of their upbringings their relationships with each other & with their real & adopted mothers. This original version initially specifically commissioned for performance by the Merseyside Young People's Theatre Company is ideal for a large mixed cast. The play is simple to stage rewarding to act & provides plenty of stimulus for discussion & written work." ...

Understand the Bible in a deeper way. The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way. To accomplish this it combines the best & most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV Bible text. The result is the most comprehensive study Bible ever created which raises the bar in terms of quality & quantity to a level that will not be matched for decades. ...

Matthew Sadler is one of the UKs strongest ever players. He became a grandmaster at 19 won the British Championship twice & amongst other amazing achievements made a gold medal winning score of 101/2/13 on board four for England in the 1996 chess Olympiad. In 2000 Matthew quite full-time chess. However he re-emerged ten years later in 2010 to play a rapidplay tournament in Wageningen Holland which he promptly won with 7/7. In 2011 he played in strong international events at Barcelona & Oslo & won them with the Fischer-like scores of 81/2/10 & 8/9 respectively. After a decade away from the game these results are simply astounding. Matthews extraordinary ability at chess stems not simply from natural talent but is based on a brilliant aptitude for studying the game. He understands exactly what needs to be studied & how to go about it. In this book he recounts how he organised his preparation for his comeback & from his results the success of his method is self-evident. In this book Matthew shares his secrets & reveals how to: * Incorporate unorthodox openings into your repertoire * Study middlegame situations * Understand what is important in the endgame As well as being an exceptional player Matthew is also a fine writer who conveys his ideas with ease. He has previously written four books for Everyman with his book on the Queens Gambit Declined winning the British Chess Federation Book of the Year award in 2000. Matthew currently lives & works in Holl&. ...

Designed to be used in tandem with the Understanding Pathophysiology 5th Edition" textbook this study guide provides an in-depth review of the most important pathophysiology facts & information. Learning objectives Memory Check! boxes & practice examinations for each chapter hone your understanding & help you review key concepts from the text. This edition also features a greater variety in exercises & more case study questions for further analysis. Answers to the practice examinations & a discussion of each case study question can be found in the back of the study guide." ...

Theres the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life & our duty is to unravel it & isolate it & expose every inch of it. Arriving in the wilderness of London & in need of lodgings Dr John Watson finds himself living at 221b Baker Street with one Sherlock Holmes. When a corpse is discovered in a derelict house Watston fascinated by his brilliant eccentric companion is soon drawn into Holmes investigations. Theres no sign of a struggle no wounds on the body yet scrawled in blood across the walls is the word RACHE
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This latest edition of a well-established & highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge & RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format this book is effectively a complete study course ideal to be used as a self-teaching aid. Updated to account for EU & UK legislative changes this revised 12th edition

Includes:: typical case study scenarios used in the examination & sample questions & answers. It is also essential reading for anyone employed in or wishing to enter the road freight transport & distribution industries as well as transport supervisors & managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.

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Do you know your learning style? Are you left-brain thinking or right-brain thinking? Does it matter? Well yes it does! Understanding learning styles enables us to understand the best learning strategies & revision techniques for each one of us. We are all different & no two learning style combinations will ever be the same. By understanding our learning style we can unlock the secrets of successful learning & revision. Packed full of practical advice to help you or your child to identify their learning style this book features a wealth of information about learning techniques for all types of learner whether you are visual aural or kineaesthetic or a mix of several. Armed with this knowledge you can then turn the drudgery of revision into an exhilarating journey which will enable you to learn successfully for the rest of you life. With schools increasingly turning to study skills as a core part of their learning strategies this book will enable you or your child to get a head start in understanding the ways that we learn ensuring more enjoyable learning & higher levels of achievement. An invaluable introduction to study skills for pupils aged 11-13 this book provides pupils with all the learning techniques they will need to succeed in exams & tests at school. The author an experienced teacher of S.E.N. guides the reader through the different learning styles & helps them to increase their capacity to absorb & retain information. Additional resources are available for this title. ...