Negotiation is an essential skill in all areas of life. It isa series of manoeuvres that we move through in order to get the bestpossible deal for ourselves, our company or organisation. How far wewill go to achieve our goals is where the rub lies.Ideally, negotiations should be a 'win-win' experience. Full ofuseful exercises, case studies and accessible advice, this book willhelp readers achieve their goals by showing them how to...

People increasingly want to support businesses that operate with a moral code; businesses they know, like and trust. The global trend for 'conscious' business has become increasingly important with the palpable shift away from companies, organisations or governments that act unethically. 'Humanistic businesses' are people-focused and conscious of their obligations towards offering value and building positive relationships with all of their stakeholders.This is the first practical b...

A Critical Companion to Robert Zemeckis offers a comprehensive, academic and detailed study of the works of Robert Zemeckis, whose films include successful productions such as the Back to the Future trilogy (1985-90), Forrest Gump (1994), Contact (1997), Cast Away (2000) and The Polar Express (2004), but also lesser known films such as I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978), Used Cars (1980), and Allied (2015). Most of Zemeckis’ major productions were not only successful when they were first releas...

Unlike anything currently available, A Critical Companion to Tim Burton is a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of all the works of one of the world's most renowned directors and artists. Written by some of the top scholars working in fields as diverse as philosophy, film and media studies, and literature, all chapters of this book illuminate for both scholars and fans alike the entire artistic career of Burton, giving attention to both his early works and his global blockbusters.

This book offers a comprehensive, academic and detailed study of the works of James Cameron, whose films include successful productions such as the first two Terminator films (1984-91), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009), but also lesser known films such as Piranha 2: The Spawning (1981), The Abyss (1989), and True Lies (1994), and a series of documentaries on the depths of the ocean or on the tomb of Christ. Cameron's major productions have an immense and enduring popularity...

Amplifying Pupil Voice outlines how to create an environment where high achieving student feedback has a direct and productive effect on the school and classroom environment.Covering topics such as identification, talent hiding, peer collaboration, community relations, the process of creativity, and more, chapters provide real student insights, methods that focus on listening to the needs of learners and guidance on how to respond in a way that nurtures potential and creat...

After cutting herself on the sword that beheaded the original Medusa, Gloria Merrick is transformed into Medusa. Medusa's sisters Stheno and Euryale (whom are also hideous Gorgon creatures) are none too pleased that Gloria is masquerading as their dearly departed sister and they want to see her dead. Can Gloria survive Medusa's sisters? Will Stheno and Euryale come to see that Gloria is carrying on Medusa's work?