One of the greatest films ever to be made in Scotland, The Wicker Man immediately garnered a cult following on its release for its intense atmosphere and shocking denouement. This book explores the roots of this powerful, enduring film. With contributors including The Wicker Man director Robin Hardy, it is a thorough and informative read for all fans of this indispensable horror masterpiece.

Want to grow wealth without gambling on stocks or watching charts like a hawk?Tired of chasing hot tips that never pan out?Discover the quiet investing strategy that consistently beats the pros—with less stress, less risk, and way less effort.Most people think you need to:Constantly check the stock marketPick the right stocks at the right timeSpend hours analyzing trends and financial statements

It is possible to go through college without any student loans – and this book will show you how!Are you dreading the thought of starting your career weighed down by the burden of student loans and wish to fund your own college education so you can give yourself a headstart in life by not having student loans to influence your life decisions?And are you looking for a blueprint that will show you just how possible and practical it is – and show ...

Embark on an immersive journey across the heart of America's breathtaking landscapes with Scenic Driving Coast-to-Coast: The Best Byways of America, where the quest for freedom and adventure unfolds on iconic scenic byways. Join Desirée, Jonathan, and their four rescued beagles as they traverse the nation's short local drives to epic cross-country roads, unveiling the majesty, richness, and diversity of the American experience. This meticulously illustrated account offers a captiv...

Today’s world is moving at a rapid pace. As technologies improve and markets change, companies need to be able to adapt and transform to meet the demands of their consumers. But the process of “going digital” takes more than a simple change in tech. Sometimes, a complete change of operations is needed.In Getting Digital Done, the author team from ModOp, show how any company can enact significant change in their company to implement digital solutions. And as you’ll learn, t...

Medicine is a jealous mistress. To practice successfully a life commitment is necessary, but not to the extent of becoming stale and boring. This book describes the author’s roller coaster approach to avoid this which resulted in a fulfilling but contentious career.

From a near standing start in the 1970s, the emergence and expansion of an aesthetically and culturally distinctive Scottish cinema proved to be one of the most significant developments within late-twentieth and early twenty-first-century British film culture. Individual Scottish films and filmmakers have attracted notable amounts of critical attention as a result. The New Scottish Cinema, however, is the first book to trace Scottish film culture's industrial, creative and critical evoluti...

Workers around the world-despite vast differences in their physical, social, economic, and political environments-facevirtually the same kinds of workplace hazards. These hazards are traditionally categorized into four broad types: chemical,biological, physical, and psychosocial. What emerges from our incomplete knowledge of their risk, however, is that the morethan 80 percent of the world's workforce that resides in the developing world disproportionately shares in the global burdenof occ...

The language of businessIn order to understand how your business is performing right now and to evaluate, assess, and devise new strategies to boost future performance, you need information. Financial statements are a critical source of the information you need.In direct and simple terms, Richard A. Lambert, Miller-Sherrerd Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, demystifies financial statements and concepts and show...

"...Fresh, realistic, and comprehensive solutions for the millions of Americans who haven't saved enough for retirement."—NANCY COLLAMER, Public Speaker, Career Coach, and Author of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit Your Passions During Semi-RetirementWhen financial planning expert Melissa Phipps decided to quit her 9-to-5 and start her own business, she told herself, "the time is now." It wasn't retirement, but it was the first step. Not long after, she found...

'The Documentary Handbook is mandatory reading for those who want a critical understanding of the place of factual formats in today’s exploding television and media industry, as well as expert guidance in complex craft skills in order to fully participate. The practical advice and wisdom here is second to none.' – Tony Steyger, Principal Lecturer, Southampton Solent University, UKThe Documentary Handbook is a critical introductio...