Have you ever been given something truly wonderfula gift from someone you admire? Little Chrissy is given such a gift. A wonderful, magical, blue apron that grandma wears when making delicious treats. Grandma is a crazy character who likes to lick the batter bowls, snitch bites when she thinks no one is looking, and teach her granddaughter how to make treats that she has worked years to make just right.
One of the most original shows in the history of television, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a beloved cult hit built on the back of another cult phenomenon: the bad movie. The show's premise involved a man and some robots watching cheesy movies and cracking jokes. Over its 197 episodes, MST3K developed a passionate fan base that took it from a local UHF show in Hopkins, Minnesota, to a major motion picture. This is the story of MST3K from the beginning to the end. Twelve of the episodes are covered, giving an in-depth look at the show, its ethos and its comedic style. The films screened in these episodes are discussed critically, as are the episodes themselves.
Whether you're coaching athletes, or want to follow a proven method that assists you in improving your athletic performance, you'll find tips and techniques that will help you achieve your goals, no matter the sport, inside The Seven Levels of Performance.
There is an entire generation that grew up on Nickelodeon. The network started to get its footing in the '80s and in the '90s became the defining voice in entertainment for kids. For the first time ever, in this book, the entire expanse of '90s Nickelodeon has been collected in one place. A mix of personal reflection and media criticism, it delves into the history of each show with humor and insight. It revisits shows such as Rugrats, Clarissa Explains It All, and Legends of the Hidden Temple, one by one. More than an act of nostalgia, this book looks critically at the '90s Nick catalog, covering the good, the bad, and the weird.
How can you define a decade? Through television, of course. The 1990s featured many memorable TV moments, providing a fascinating picture of the decade. In this book, 99 episodes across all major television genres are discussed--from police procedurals, hangout sitcoms, and cartoons to game shows and much more. Some of these episodes became iconic and helped define the '90s; other episodes reflect events in the world at the time.
An unlikely hero dives into the chaotic madness of Russia and Georgia's deadly covert conflict, in this rapid-fire tale of corporate espionage gone awry. The acclaimed author of The Silent Oligarch and The Jackal's Share, Christopher Morgan Jones returns to a murky world where corporate spies and government agents battle far from the public eye. Focusing on Georgia--a mountainous republic threatened by Russia to the north--Morgan Jones carries readers deep into an ancient land of chilling compromises and foolhardy valor"--
Collecting the five issues of BOOM!'s controversial SALEM miniseries co-written by Chris Morgan, screenwriter of the smash-hit movie WANTED! Elias Hooke is a witchhunter in 17th century New England, and he finds the true forces of the supernatural not in the poor young girls of Salem, but in the hideous might of the misshapen Queen of Thorns, whose plans for the human race will subjugate us all!
The rhyming text of this story makes it easy for young children to express the many reasons why they would hug their parent(S) for all that they do. However, in the end, it is the hug from the parent that means the most.
The best debut spy adventure I've read in a long time" The Times"Morgan Jones does invite comparison with Le Carré ... mesmerizing stuff" GuardianA tycoon with a deadly secret. A spy dying to find it.Ten years ago, journalist Ben Webster had his investigation into a corrupt Russian business in Kazakhstan crushed, the cost of his scrutiny a terrible tragedy...Now employed by a private London intelligence agency, Webster's interest is piqued when a client asks him to expose the dealings of shadowy Russian oligarch Konstantin Malin. Before long, Webster finds himself fixated by Malin and by his front man Richard Lock. But how far is he willing to risk the wellbeing of his family? And that of Lock himself?Against a background of Moscow, London, and Berlin, a journey of impossible decisions begins...
A guide to current practice in assessment, particularly for those professionals coming to terms with new pressures on their traditional teaching practices. Increased use of IT, flexible assessment methods and quality assurance all affect assessment, and the need to diversify and adapt traditional assessment practices to suit new modes of learning is clearer than ever. The Student Assessment Handbook looks at the effectiveness of traditional methods in the present day and provides guidelines on how these methods may be developed to suit today's teaching environments. It is a practical resource with case studies, reflection boxes and diagnostic tools to help the reader apply the principles to everyday teaching. The book provides advice on a wide range of topics including: * assessing to promote particular kinds of learning outcomes * using meaningful assessment techniques to assess large groups * the implications of flexible learning on timing and pacing of assessment * the pros and cons of online assessment * tackling Web plagiarism and the authentication of student work * mentoring assessment standards * assessing generic skills and quality assurance.
Describes and maps the North American oceanic and coastal waters, classifying them into 24 marine ecoregions, according to oceanographic features and geographically distinct assemblages of species. Descriptive profiles of the ecoregions describe their key features, in terms of physical, oceanographic, and biological characteristics, as well as human impacts. The book is intended to provide a framework for collecting and organizing information on these regions, and to encourage a sense of joint responsibility and a collaborative strategic approach to dealing with the challenges of conserving the regions' shared oceans.
Research has indicated that assessment is a key factor in student learning. This book details the issues of assessment in the open and distance learning field, where changes in budgets, the location and environment of the students and other factors have prompted innovations in assessment.
UPDATED FOR 2014 The California State Notary Public: Guide and Reference Manual was written to help individuals that are preparing to take the California State notary exam. Additionally, it serves as a great reference manual for commissioned notaries public as they pursue their careers. This book includes 6 chapters with 5 true/false exams, a chapter on codified notary law, 6 full-length practice exams, a glossary of notarial terms, a list of California County Recorders offices, all official U.S. notaries public contacts, by state, and much more. The material in this manual has been developed over a 22-year period and used in the training of over 9,000 individuals to take and pass the state exam. These individuals have gone on to operate successfully as notaries public. There is no other book that can better prepare you for the California State Notary Examination.
What do a small town cowboy and a Hollywood reality TV producer have in common? Not much, except the Texas Two-Step and a Wild West ghost town. Valerie Moore sets out to convince a reluctant Morgan Farraday to help save her career by starring in a new home renovation series. Throw in a haunted room, matchmaking pooches, and watch shenanigans and romance come to life. Ready for the next romance and latest shenanigans in Tuckers Bluff? Love Aunt Eileen and the Ladies Afternoon Social Club? Can't get enough of the mysterious dogs? Then join the Farraday clan as the next bachelor falls head over boot heels in love. Read all the Farraday Country Series: Adam Brooks Connor Declan Ethan Finn Grace Hannah Ian Jamison Keeping Eileen Loving Chloe Morgan Neil
Krimi. Corporate investigator Benjamin Webster's new client is a powerful billionaire who catapults him into a grim world of blackmail, offshore money, arms dealing, and terrorism when the billionaire's dealings are questioned in the wake of a defamed art dealer's murder
UPDATED FOR 2014 Notary Public: Functions and Duties of a Notary Public was written to help individuals that are preparing to take the California State notary public exam. Additionally, it serves as a great reference manual for commissioned notaries public as they pursue their notary careers. This book includes 6 chapters with 5 true/false exams, a chapter on codified notary law, 6 full-length practice exams, a glossary of notarial terms, a list of California County Recorders offices, all official U.S. notaries public contacts, by state, and much more. The material in this manual has been developed over a 22-year period and used in the training of over 15,000 individuals to take and pass the state exam. These individuals have gone on to operate successfully as notaries public. There is no other book that can better prepare you for the California State Notary Examination.
Take your business education to the next level—and drive your career forward. If you read nothing else to stand out in class and prepare for what's next, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the best ones to help you learn the most important ideas in leadership and management, feel confident in your business classes, and be ready to thrive in any role you take on. This book will inspire you to: Succeed by playing to your strengths Learn to be more persuasive Give killer presentations Perfect your business-writing skills Find your authentic voice and leadership style Build a purposeful career This collection of articles includes "Manage Your Work, Manage Your Life," by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams, "Harnessing the Science of Persuasion," by Robert B. Cialdini, "How to Give a Killer Presentation," by Chris Anderson, "The Science of Strong Business Writing," by Bill Birchard, "How High Achievers Overcome Their Anxiety," by Morra Aarons-Mele, "How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen Spreitzer, Jane Dutton, Robert Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza, "You're Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome," by Keith D. Dorsey, "The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall, "The Authenticity Paradox," by Herminia Ibarra, "The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most," by Raffaella Sadun, Joseph Fuller, Stephen Hansen, and PJ Neal, "Building an Ethical Career," by Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac Smith, and "From Purpose to Impact," by Nick Craig and Scott Snook. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Alice Morgan Person (1840-1913) was a colorful North Carolinian. Born wealthy and married well, she fell into hardship after the Civil War but remarkably overcame it by marketing her own patent medicine and playing and sharing her arrangements of folk tunes. Presented here is her previously unpublished autobiography as well as a detailed account of her life based on new research and first-hand accounts. Her place in the histories of American patent medicine and southern folk music are discussed.
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