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Thomas Hardy on Screen
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Often regarded as cinematic in their scope and power, the novels of Thomas Hardy have inspired some of the most absorbing adaptations of fiction for the big screen. This collection of essays by prominent international Hardy scholars explores both successful and unsuccessful attempts to transfer Hardy's novels to the screen. It provides a fascinating illustrated history of the interpretation and recreation of Hardy's work, from the silent era to television. The essays highlight the challenging nature of Hardy's work, which finds its most powerful reflection in films by controversial directors such as Roman Polanski and Michael Winterbottom.
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This digital document is an article from English Literature in Transition 1880-1920, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1504 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Hardy on screen.(Thomas Hardy on Screen)(Book review)
Author: Harold Orel
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English Literature in Transition 1880-1920 (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2007
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Volume: 50
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This digital document is an article from Style, published by Thomson Gale on December 22, 2006. The length of the article is 1027 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: T. R. Wright, ed. Thomas Hardy on Screen.
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Volume: 40
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Thomas Hardy on Screen
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Photographs and Memories * Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown * Rapid Boy (The Stock Car Boy) * Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels) * New York's Not My Home * These Dreams * Workin' at the Car Wash Blues * I Got a Name * Lover's Cross * Roller Derby Queen * One Less Set of Footsteps * You Don't Mess Around with Jim * I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song * Time In a Bottle.
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Yes, you can compute using tinkertoys!.......2000-06-30
The master machinator is at it again, explaining computer science in ways that are offbeat, understandable and exciting. Yes, it is true that a functional computer was built by students at M. I. T. using Tinkertoys, and it played a mean game of tic-tac-toe. While fun to think about and look at, this idea contains much that is deeply significant. As those exposed to Turing Machines know, located in chapter six of this book and found in Dewdney's other works, computer computations are built using very simple base models. There is no theoretical distinction between the actions of a Tinkertoy computer and the fastest supercomputer. The ultimate capabilities of computers, if such things really exist, are not a function of the complexity of the base operations.
Which leads to the discussion of a heated debate taking place in and around the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community. Arguers against the notion of true machine intelligence use the underlying simplicity of computer computations to refute the idea that machines can ever develop self-awareness. Which is now becoming the irrefutable proof of true AI, supplanting the Turing test. Dewdney handles this philosophical discussion very well, posing his own questions. Such as, will we ever truly know what thinking really is?
Chaotic music, neural networks, programming Star Trek and golf games; computers that "passed" the Turing test and computer sculptures are just some of the additional material covered. The number of ways Dewdney finds to further explain computer science is nothing short of amazing.
Another in a growing list of superb primers in computer science by this author, one can only hope that they keep coming. Each essay is a jewel to be treasured and pondered.
Published in Journal of Recreational Mathematics, reprinted with permission.
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The Handbook of Coaching is the first resource to offer a compendium of basic information about the burgeoning field of adult coaching--the art of guiding individuals and organizations to function at their most effective and creative levels. Written for experienced and aspiring coaches, as well as for executives and human resource professionals interested in this rapidly growing profession, the Handbook describes the essential underpinnings of successful coaching and includes a comprehensive, annotated list of books, articles, and other resources. The Handbook of Coaching is sure to become a classic in the field.
"A coach needs to be able to touch people with new possibilities and bring wisdom, compassion, and humor to the issues and problems they face. The Handbook of Coaching provides a treasure trove of learning resources that you will be able to practically and immediately apply to a wide variety of personal and professional situations."
--Robert Hargrove, author of Masterful Coaching and founder of R. Hargrove Consulting
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The textbook on HR coaching.......2006-05-09
Frederic M. Hudson wrote this exhaustive reference manual and survey of the field of coaching primarily for coaches and aspiring coaches. He focuses on teaching the best practices in coaching and conveying knowledge, extensive resources, thorough book lists and professional programs. The real message underneath all this data is that a good coach is the ultimate human resource. If you're a coach, you'll benefit from the book's thoroughness. If you're unfamiliar with the field, it's a textbook for understanding many facets of professional coaching and its impact on people and organizations. We recommend Hudson's book particularly to coaches, and also to those who want to learn more about coaching, human resource managers, business libraries, and executives who are recruiting coaches or team leaders. Just forget the idea that all you need to know you learned in kindergarten; to thrive, you need to keep learning continuously. Just ask a coach.
Hudson is the real deal........2003-11-08
The author has been working with adult developement and coaching since earning his PhD in the 60's. Hudson shows us how the field of coaching relies on the work from a variety of disciplines. He provides many sources from these disciplines to help aid coaches when working with specific groups or specific problems. For anyone building a strong foundation in coaching, this is a great reference book to have handy on your shelf. It's especially useful for newly-trained coaches who might need a deeper understanding of their profession or a good way to avoid reinventing the wheel.
A Handbook and Silent Coaching Partner.......2001-11-09
As a Life Skills Coach, based in Melbourne Australia, I am always on the search for coaching texts that will enhance my professional skills and coaching knowledge. 'The Handbook of Coaching' is with out a doubt I believe one of the most valuable coaching resource materials I have discovered. Hudson has covered a great deal of material, yet the insights into the various areas of coaching, methodologies and foundations of coaching, are supported by an excellent bibliography section, relevant to the end of each chapter.
The author's writing style is clear and only uses jargon relative to the context, ensuring a novice to the coaching practice feels immediately able to grasp key concepts. This is the value that managers, HR personnel and coaches alike will gain from the book...ease of understanding and practical.
It is a how to book and refernce guide that sets out to (and I daresay achieves)to establish a relationship with its reader; as a handbook of this nature should.
The life transition model that Hudson introduces, acknowledges the validity of adult hood problems, as being more than mere extensions of our child hood challenges. It acknowledges also the process of transition versus the static nature of a changing event.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
A total disappointment.......2000-08-16
I have read several books about coaching and generally enjoy them alot. This book however was a big disappointment. Really it only contains list after list of suggested reading. That is all it is. I would really estimate that no less than 75% of the book is made up of "Basic library suggestions". Terrible.
Masterpiece for the Coaching Professional.......2000-02-09
Dr. Hudson, like a master surgeon, cuts into the complex art of professional coaching with the effect of making each critical step more meaningful and understandable.
Detailed introductions into the vast domain of related disciplines are complemented with extensive topical bibliographies. Where no sinlge volume could cover the entire breadth of professional coaching, Dr. Hudson provides a jump start for your arduous learning journey.
Coaching, as an emerging helping profession, needs structure and discipline. Dr. Hudson is well on his way to helping define such structure and discipline.
A prudent read for every genuinely aspiring coach.
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Emotional Intelligence in Action shows how to tap the power of EI through forty-six exercises that can be used to build effective emotional skills and create real change. The workouts are designed to align with the four leading emotional intelligence measures—EQ-I® or EQ-360™, ECI 360, MSCEIT™, and EQ Map®, —or can be used independently or as part of a wider leadership and management development program. All of the book’s forty-six exercises offer experiential learning scenarios that have been proven to enhance emotional intelligence competencies.
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Emotional Intelligence in Action shows how to tap the power of EI through forty-six exercises that can be used to build effective emotional skills and create real change. The workouts are designed to align with the four leading emotional intelligence measures ;EQ-I; or EQ-360;, ECI 360, MSCEIT and EQ Map; or can be used independently or as part of a wider leadership and management development program. All of the book's forty-six exercises offer experiential learning scenarios that have been proven to enhance emotional intelligence competencies.
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Tool Kit for Facilitators and EQ Coaches.......2007-05-29
This book is organized by the fifteen EQ skill areas. Each has a set of exercises that can be used with individuals, groups, and teams that are seeking to more fully understand each of the skill areas and how they apply to relationships and to work environments. Excellent resource tool for trainers, facilitators, and EQ coaches - from beginner to advanced facilitator skill level. Easy to use, interpret, and integrate with other forms of EQ coaching.
EQ Starter Book for Coaches.......2007-02-12
I found this book to be very useful in the understanding EQ, its competencies and excercises for each competencies to improve EQ level. As a coach specializing in Leadership and EQ it is a good source for me to help bring focus to my client's needs.
Not worth the money.......2007-01-24
This book is a waste of time. It does not contain exercises to help you apply the principals to your specific issues with customer or employees. It was very general and did not teach me anything that I did not already know. The book was way too expesive, as well.
Best user-friendly manual yet.......2006-11-02
I've provided training in corporations on a number of topics for years. As I was seeking the "right" resource for teaching emotional intelligence, I've encountered many books on the topic but none that was really helpful for easy training purposes. Emotional Intelligence In Action is absolutely one of the very best manuals for training I've encountered for any topic.
It is extremely user friendly in it's organization, complete with information about level of expertise the trainer should have, how long the unit would take to present, and a plethora of very useful activities. This book practically writes your training for you.
In addition to this book, I'd like to recommend Marcia Hughes' and James Terrell's company, Collaborative Growth LLC, for it's training and certification for professionals. They provide excellent training on emotional intelligence as well as certification for tests such as the Bar-On EQI in it's various forms. They are warm, friendly individuals and their trainings are highly personal. Check them out as well as their wonderful resource book.
Full of valuable leadership information.......2006-08-13
This book is a must for anyone who supervises others. It contains a lot of useful tools and valuable information.
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"Will someone out there please develop a simple guide to improving employee performance for busy managers like us?"
Your colleagues spoke, we listened ... and here it is!
The Manager's Coaching Handbook provides managers, supervisors, and team leaders with simple, easy-to-follow guidelines for positively affecting employee performance. Within these pages you'll find practical strategies for dealing with superior performers, those with performance problems, and everyone in between.
Looking for a bunch of long-winded theory? You won't find it here! We "cut right to the chase" and give you proven tools you can use immediately - tools to make your job (and your life) easier
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The perfect coaching Handbook for ALL Managers.......2003-04-02
This is handbook is packed with easy to follow tips on how to coach ALL your employees to help then become better at their jobs! This book is a must have for ALL leaders! I would also recommend Daivd Cottrell's book, Listen Up Leader!
Good track to follow.......2003-03-31
This book gave me a good process to follow when working through a performance issue. It is short and to the point.
The concept of SuperStars, Middle Stars, and Falling Stars struck a chord with me. I would recommend this book for all front line and mid level supervisors and managers.
Rust-Belt Supervising Techniques in New Age Clothing.......2003-02-28
This short pamphlet dwells more on disciplinary aspects of supervisor-employee sessions than on true coaching. It tries too hard to solve every problem in a one-shot encounter with an employee.
The book pretends to be about improvement through coaching, yet the encounters described in each example have too much of the usual "you-did-wrong-now-fix-it" Theory X style of management that true coaching avoids.
However, the examples are a definite improvement over the usual tactics described as the usual approach to employee performance problems. A better read, for only a few bucks more, would be COACHING FOR IMPROVED WORK PERFORMANCE, by Ferdinand F. Fournies. While Cottrell & Layton's book will get you to first base, you really need a long-term solution that will create self-sufficient, self-correcting workers.
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For anyone involved in business training or coaching, this book is the "bible" of coraching. Dr. McLeod brigns together the fundamental of all the best practices in coaching and builds up from this foundation. Fast, accessible and clear written, this volume is comprehensive and rich in real examples from real executives who have achieved real success in real-life situations. Experienced coaches will find important tips and tools to enhance their practice, and novices will find the book a gold-mine of ideas.
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Coaching Handbook: An Action Kit for Trainers and Managers
Sara Thorpe , and
Jackie Clifford
Manufacturer: Kogan Page
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Sales Manager's Training and Coaching Kit
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