M Barker: 55 books
Alien Audiences
Remembering and Evaluating a Classic Movie
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2016
Released in 1979, Ridley Scott's Alien has come to be regarded as a classic film, and has been widely written about. But how have audiences engaged with it? This book presents the – sometimes very surprising – results of a major audience research project, exploring how people remember and continue to engage with the film.
Corporate Governance, Competition, and Political Parties
Explaining Corporate Governance Change in Europe
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2010
The corporate governance systems of continental Europe have traditionally been quite different to those of the liberal market economies (e.g. the US and the UK). Company ownership has been dominated by incumbent blockholders, with a relatively minor role for minority shareholders and institutional...
Live To Your Local Cinema
The Remarkable Rise of Livecasting
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
The digital broadcasting of performances to cinemas, or 'livecasting', burst onto the world scene in 2006. This book explores the reasons for its rise, examines the aesthetics of filming theatre and opera performances, and explores who the audiences are and what they want.
Corporate Governance and Investment Management
The Promises and Limitations of the New Financial Economy
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2017
Shareholder engagement with publicly listed companies is often seen as a key means to monitor corporate malpractices. In this book, the authors examine the corporate governance roles of key institutional investors in UK corporate equity, including pension funds, insurance companies, collective investment...
Design of Highway Bridges
An LRFD Approach
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2013
Up-to-date coverage of bridge design and analysis— revised to reflect the fifth edition of the AASHTO LRFD specifications
Design of Highway Bridges, Third Edition offers detailed coverage of engineering basics for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Revised to conform with the latest...
by Julian M. Barker, Simon J. Mills, Simon L. Maguire
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2009
The second edition of the hugely popular The Clinical Anaesthesia Viva Book builds on the success of the first by providing a thorough review of short and long case questions typically given to Final FRCA viva candidates. An introductory chapter gives invaluable practical advice on preparation for...
by Ronald M. Barker
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2014
In the commentary of Revelation we will explore: The rapture---Can one calculate when the rapture will occur. Many have tried and failed. What does the Bible say? John wrote epistles to seven churches. How significant are they to our time? The four horsemen of the Apocalypse. When will they appear?...
African American Identity
Racial and Cultural Dimensions of the Black Experience
Language: English
Release Date: April 26, 2012
Jas M. Sullivan and Ashraf M. Esmail’s African American Identity: Racial and Cultural Dimensions of the Black Experience is a collection which makes use of multiple perspectives across the social sciences to address complex issues of race and identity. The contributors tackle questions about what...
Perfecting Your Pitch
How to Succeed in Business and in Life by Finding Words That Work
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2013
Whether you’re asking for a raise, selling but holding your price, ending a relationship, or talking to children about divorce, success is predicated on planned, effective communication. Yet, most people fail to properly prepare their message. A veteran corporate attorney, sports agent, and expert...
by Dr O. Huguenin-Elie, Dr L. Delaby, Dr K. Klumpp
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2018
Assesses latest research on how grasslands function
Surveys best practice in sustainable grassland management
Considers wider aspects of sustainability such as ecosystem services and biodiversity
Hemlock
A Forest Giant on the Edge
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2014
Just a week after the Kristallnacht terror in 1938, young Luzie Hatch, a German Jew, fled Berlin to resettle in New York. Her rescuer was an American-born cousin and industrialist, Arnold Hatch. Arnold spoke no German, so Luzie quickly became translator, intermediary, and advocate for family left behind....
by James D. G. Dunn, Bruce M. Metzger, David Allen Hubbard
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2018
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and...
by Douglas Stuart, Bruce M. Metzger, David Allen Hubbard
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and...
by M.P. Barker
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014
A poetic and critically acclaimed historical novel set in 1840s New England that touches on prejudice, dangerous secrets, and the true meaning of family.
Daniel Linnehan is an indentured servant no more. He has his papers, his beloved horse, Ivy, and a new direction in life. But in 1840s Massachusetts,...