Trauma Cinema: Documenting Incest and the Holocaust

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Trauma Cinema focuses on a new breed of documentary films and videos that adopt catastrophe as their subject matter and trauma as their aesthetic. Incorporating oral testimony, home-movie footage, and documentary reenactment, these documentaries express the havoc trauma wreaks on history and memory. Janet Walker uses incest and the Holocaust as a double thematic focus and fiction films as a point of comparison. Her astute and original examination considers the Hollywood classic Kings Row and the television movie Sybil in relation to vanguard nonfiction works, including Errol Morris's Mr. Death, Lynn Hershman's video diaries, and the chilling genealogy of incest, Just, Melvin.
Both incest and the Holocaust have also been featured in contemporary psychological literature on trauma and memory. The author employs theories of post traumatic stress disorder and histories of the so-called memory wars to illuminate the amnesias, fantasies, and mistakes in memory that must be taken into account, along with corroborated evidence, if we are to understand how personal and public historical meaning is made.
Janet Walker's engrossing narrative demonstrates that the past does not come down to us purely and simply through eyewitness accounts and tangible artifacts. Her incisive analysis exposes the frailty of memory in the face of disquieting events while her joint consideration of trauma cinema and psychological theorizing radically reconstructs the roadblocks at the intersection of catastrophe, memory, and historical representation.

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Includes: Blame It on the Rain * Give a Little Love * How Can We Be Lovers * If I Could Turn Back Time * I'll Be Your Shelter * Look Away * Rhythm of the Night * Walk Away * When I See You Smile * When the Night Comes * Wherever Would I Be and more.

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They'll be there for you.......2003-05-21

Ascension's Right Hand is a book about the allies of mages. It is a rather old book before Mage Second Addition but it still has a lot useful information. The book explores the personalities behind the Allies/Familiar Background of Mages. Allies for all the Traditions, Technocracy, Marauders, and Nephandi were detailed. There was a slight emphasis on the allies of the Traditions but that was expected. At the time of the release, they were the only PC-friendly group available. A lot of the material regarding normal human companions is not new but the information on supernatural custos, like familiars, is really useful. This book is great for people interested in playing a toned down game where there is less of an emphasis on destroying things with kewl powerz, but one that focuses more on survival and loyalty.

Ascension's Right Hand: Fellowship in the Line of Fire : The Acolyte's Sourcebook (Mage Chronicles)

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Arcanum is great Acolyte is lacking

Ascension's Right Hand: Fellowship in the Line of Fire : The Acolyte's Sourcebook (Mage Chronicles)
Nicky Rea , Teeuwynn , and Phil Brucato
Manufacturer: White Wolf Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1565044436

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Arcanum is great Acolyte is lacking.......1998-08-07

My summary says it all.Halls of the Arcanum stands as one of my all time favorite human books. They are so unique and it is written so well it is unbelievable, how it went out of print is beyond me. The compilation is worth it just for that. Acolyte is dry and not too good but hey its got hedge magic rules, which are fun for everybody, even Bastet. Well thats it i would give Arcanum 5+ stars and i can't tell you how good it is, just read it. Acolyte while not too great is not useless and is kinda worth the extra dough. Have fun.

Christ set forth, in his death, resurrection, ascension, sitting at God's right hand, and intercession: As the cause of justification, and the object of ... Christ in heaven, towards sinners on earth

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Christ set forth, in his death, resurrection, ascension, sitting at God's right hand, and intercession: As the cause of justification, and the object of ... Christ in heaven, towards sinners on earth
Thomas Goodwin
Manufacturer: Religious Tract Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008CSI2C

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Christ set forth, in his death, resurrection, ascension, sitting at God's right hand, and intercession: As the cause of justification, and the object of ... heart of Christ in heaven, towards sinners
Thomas Goodwin
Manufacturer: The Religious Tract Society
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008BGMB2

International Business: A Managerial Perspective (4th Edition)
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Griffen & Pustay are liers

Worth reading

Littletext.com switch

Too much self-reference

International Business: A Managerial Perspective (4th Edition)
Ricky W. Griffin , and Mike W. Pustay
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0131422634

Book Description

This comprehensive overview of international business is divided into various business functions, making it clear and easy to understand. In every chapter “Culture Quest Insights” into culture, geography, and business lead readers to a multi-media experience of a certain country or region that provides useful information on the impact of culture on business. Cases specific to each region or country add to the total reading experience. Topics covered include: the world's marketplaces, the international environment, managing international business and business operations. For CEOs, managers, and other executives who need to understand the cultural mores of the global societies with which they do business.

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Griffen & Pustay are liers.......2007-06-19

The book is below average. However, I understand that everyone needs to make a buck--it's all politics !
The Author is such an ediot to the extent that he/she or whatever ediot editors helping them to issue this book, are saying that the Israelies won the war in October 1973; while that it is a fact that the egyptian army had them surrounded and was about 40 miles of their capital ready to make them a history,if it wasn't for the U.S stepping in; Israel would have been a history !
I wonder how much did the israely government paid you stupid to publish such lies ? I have no respect for you biast !

Worth reading.......2003-11-22

I took a course at my university requiring this book. What I found most useful is the numerous updated examples and cases that the author provided. In addition, the discussion is objective and thought-provoking.

Littletext.com switch.......2003-08-05

Ordered this book from Littletext.com as a new hard cover and recieved a softcover international addition. I wouldn't mind using international version since there is hardly any difference, but don't bait and switch on me I don't like it. I'd buy from someone else if the price was within a couple bucks. Got my book not from Chicago as advertised, but Thailand. However it was delivered in no time.

Too much self-reference.......1999-07-03

I had this book for one of my classes at my University this semester, and although the content of the book is concise and updated, nonetheless the authors rely too much on self-reference. The book is written too much from a "USA is superior" perspective. I also found some errors such as translations from other languages that were completely off. If you have to get this book for Intl. Business it is overall a good book, but if you can get a better one, do so.

Regional Cultures, Managerial Behavior, and Entrepreneurship: An International Perspective

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Regional Cultures, Managerial Behavior, and Entrepreneurship: An International Perspective

Manufacturer: Quorum Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Although the spread of industrialization in both developed and less-developed regions has obvious importance worldwide, no systematic research has examined the reasons why entrepreneurship has succeeded in some settings and failed in others. The present volume, written by an international group of business and development specialists, is the first to isolate and analyze this subject. Offering both empirical analysis and experience-based case studies of eight nations, the contributors explore the ways in which regional culture influences and is influenced by industrial and management practices.

Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective : Text and Cases (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Management)

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Business, Government, and Society: A Managerial Perspective : Text and Cases (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Management)
George A. Steiner , and John F. Steiner
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill College
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0070612269

Book Description

Business, Government and Society, by Steiner and Steiner, was one of the very first books in this course area and has benefited greatly from the reputation of its authors. George Steiner, the father in this father-and-son team, is one of the pioneers in the field. The text includes coverage of all the distinct content areas and is known for its coverage of historical material. Each chapter has three elements; (1) a beginning story to illustrate central themes, (2) explanatory text, and (3) a case study inviting debate about events related to the subject area. One of the most complete on the market, the 10th Edition of Business, Government and Society not only covers the stakeholder theory, but also covers a total of four theoretical models for analyzing the actions and duties of corporations.

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Fast delivery.......2006-03-24

The book arrives in time and is in good quality. However, the price is considered too high.

Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective

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Horrid!
Complicated basics
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Electronic Commerce: A Managerial Perspective
Efraim Turban , Jae Kuy Lee , Jae Kyu Lee , and Michael Chung
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 0139752854

Book Description

This book presents the fundamentals of electronic commerce and its terminology, describing what it is and how it is being conducted and managed. It also focuses on the major opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks impacting the market place around the world as we enter the second millenium. Chapter topics include retailing, consumer behavior and market research, advertisement and publishing, services, intranet and extranet application, payments, corporate strategy, public policy, and infrastructure. For anyone interested in network and Internet transactions — especially managers and professional in any functional area of the business world, and people in government, education, and health services.

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my opinion.......2003-11-07

Now we study the 1st edition in the school.All of us think it is a little difficult for beginners.Some examples are not familar with everyone,so we cannot konw these cases well.

Horrid!.......2003-06-19

Please, if you have a choice of textbooks, do NOT buy this one. I have a feeling the author knows nothing of eCommerce, yet was given 80 references, told to mash them together as non-sensically as possible and fire the result off to the publisher.
I've worked in eCommerce for a number of years and this book is a total waste of time and money. Many "industry terms" used do not exist. The author contradicts himself on a number of occasions. Many of the charts and illustrations are good for a laugh. I truly feel sorry for people who have this book as their introduction to eCommerce. You're going to come away with a lot of mangled/antiquated theories, and a bunch of "facts" that are just plain wrong. I'm sorry to say I had to memorize all of this junk in order to get an A in my course. As soon as I handed that exam in, I made a concerted effort to forget everything I read in this text.

Complicated basics.......2003-05-30

How on earth is it possible to make even the simplest of theories so complicated? The book is absolutely stuffed with useless words and figures. If the authors did not get paid per word, I am sure they could have written a splendid book with one third of the pages. The price is exorbitant, and what you get for more than a hundred dollars is close to nothing. Do NOT buy this book!

Ridiculously Boring.......2003-03-21

I am a full time student in a computing program which believe me, requires reading some boring books, but this one takes the cake. The way it was written simply does not flow. It was the only textbook I have read so far that literally put me to sleep. The content is very repetetive, and features graphs that are truley unintelligable. Skip this book unless you absolutely must purchase it for school.

Excellent Book.......2002-11-22

The only book you need if you are intersted in E-Commerce.

Global Accounting Perspectives (Global Business Perspectives Series)

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Global Accounting Perspectives (Global Business Perspectives Series)
Jagdish Sheth , and Abdolreza Eshghi
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International Business: A Managerial Perspective ; A Custom Edition

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International Business: A Managerial Perspective ; A Custom Edition
Ricky W. Griffin
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall / Pearson
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International Marketing: Managerial Perspectives

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International Marketing: Managerial Perspectives
Subhash C. Jain , and Lewis R. Tucker
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Book Description

International Marketing Cases thoroughly examines important topics of international marketing and how they relate to world-wide business: environment, tactical and strategic issues, planning and control. This unique approach goes beyond a purely developed world perspective with illustrations and examples relating to Third World countries as well.

Management Accounting: European Perspectives

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Management Accounting: European Perspectives

Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0198289669

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Just as Europe consists of countries with different languages, cultures, histories, wealth levels and systems of jurispridence, and exhibits a mosaic of different tastes and preferences, so do accounting's roles and functions differ widely across European countries. Differences in management accounting practices and control approaches abound. the question is no longer whether there is variety but its extent and explanation. In considering European variety in management accounting, it may be asked what trends if any are discernible in management accounting practices generally? What historical factors have conditioned management accounting wherever and in whatever form it exists? Are there links between management accounting research and practice? Are there competing theories within the field which are nation-specific? To what extent is the implementation of emergent cost-management approaches evident within companies? Such issues are explored in this book which also provides some basis for exploring national specifities in management accounting whilst offering room to ponder over its commonalities. Distinguished European commentators provide comprehensive analysis of past and existing management accounting practices and conceptual thinking. The contributors give a sense of whether modern management accounting approaches are evident in enterprises withing their nation and discuss findings of empirical investigations in constructing `country perspectives'. Each chapter successfully presents an informed overview of country features indicative of a rich and diverse European tapestry of management accounting thought and practice. Ultimately the book provides a useful starting point not only for making cross-national comparative observations but also for identifying opportunities and trends in management accounting systems changes.

Managerial Efficiency in Competition and Cooperation: Japanese, West-And East-European Strategies and Perspectives

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Managerial Efficiency in Competition and Cooperation: Japanese, West-And East-European Strategies and Perspectives

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Moving Towards the Virtual Workplace: Managerial and Societal Perspectives on Telework

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Moving Towards the Virtual Workplace: Managerial and Societal Perspectives on Telework
Viviane Illegems , and Alain Verbeke
Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Publishing
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Moving Towards the Virtual Workplace provides the first comprehensive overview of the many impacts of telework/telecommuting adoption, from both a managerial and societal perspective. This book argues that telework will be increasingly adopted in the twenty-first century, representing a far-reaching move toward the virtual workplace, with dramatic implications for the management of the workforce and for society at large.

Telework, like mass production, has the potential to change society. It permits the significant reduction of the spatial and temporal constraints faced by the conventional organization of the workplace. The new virtual workplace constitutes a key step in the evolution towards a virtual society.

In order to realistically assess telework's diffusion potential, the book studies, both conceptually and empirically, the technological, institutional, organizational and individual-level parameters that influence the decision to adopt telework, and the likelihood of telework's success.

The book concludes that telework can have enormous socioeconomic impacts, both as a macro-level tool, reducing road transport externalities, and as a managerial instrument to motivate highly skilled workers in knowledge-based industries. As such this fascinating book will be invaluable to scholars of management, transport, economics and industrial and union relations. The telework and business community, both scholarly and practical will also find the book of great interest.

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