Bøger af Paul Murphy

What is the relationship between theatre and class? How has this relationship developed over time, from the age of empire to the advent of social democracy and on to contemporary times? What impact has late capitalism had on the theatre industry? What effect has the reduction of government funding for the arts had on career prospects for actors from working-class backgrounds?Theatre and Class is a stark look at the evolution of the political economy in Western society. Exploring the historical development of the notions of 'class', as well as the contemporary debates that still surround this issue, this book reveals how the ascending middle class took centre stage in both the theatre and the public sphere. This concise study traverses the challenging history of 'class' in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and, through a number of case studies, examines 'class' as a performance both in the theatre and in wider society.

Would you like to lose weight? Do the demands of teaching leave you too tired to exercise? Do you crave unhealthy food after a long day at school?Teachers work hard. We spend so much energy on our students that sometimes we don't have much left for ourselves. Staying healthy as a teacher is hard to do.But you can do it! Any teacher can exercise, eat well, and come to work with a positive attitude and more energy than they ever have before. They plan for success and target just a few powerful habits.The Teacher's Guide to Weight Loss will show you how to: --Plan ahead to avoid temptations--Remove common barriers to weight loss progress--Leverage "power habits" to effortlessly install new healthy routines--Use psychology to automate better decisionsPaul Murphy has 17 years of teaching experience. He understands the unique challenges teachers face when trying to lose weight. He's struggled with them himself and wants to share what has worked for him.The Teacher's Guide to Weight Loss doesn't offer a trendy new diet. It won't provide meal plans full of recipes you'll never prepare. It doesn't pretend that weight loss is easy.It does: --Give you concrete plans that get results.--Share how to overcome the challenges that every teacher faces--Show you how changing just a few critical habits can lead to the weight loss breakthrough you've been searching for--Offer research-based solutions--Actually workBuy it now and start dropping pounds today!

Are you exhausted, headed toward burnout, or even thinking about quitting? Do you have a pile of papers that you're putting off looking at? Does lesson planning regularly cut into your personal time? Is the balance you strive for in life out of reach because of your job? If you answered yes to any of the above, you're not alone. Teachers all over the world are struggling to excel in the classroom without sacrificing personal time, relationships, and even their health. And the expectations keep rising. Few people will give you permission to do less, which is why it's more important than ever that teachers start taking better care of themselves. In Leave School At School, Paul Murphy, an 18-year veteran of the classroom, explains how a few small changes in mindsets can lead to a greatly reduced workload. You'll read about evidence-based strategies that will help you, and also benefit your students. You'll be more productive while working fewer hours. You'll work less, live more, and teach better. You will leave school where it belongs and gain back your nights, weekends, and breaks. You'll extend your teaching career and get more enjoyment out of it. In this book, you will learn: *Why it's important to optimize your teaching practices *The importance of saying no *How to prioritize, so you spend time on what matters most *Why you should never waste a minute of planning time *How to stop taking student work home *How to grade less student writing *Why you should stop creating lessons *How to get all your work done in an eight-hour day Your students need you at your best, and the world needs happy, effective, experienced teachers. When you start leaving school at school, you'll be on your way to a more productive career and a more fulfilling life.

On a dark, rainy night in New Orleans, Mark Lehman, son of US President Harry Lehman, gives his Secret Service agents the slip-and winds up dead. He is not the victim of random violence, however. Across the country, masked men are murdering the children and wives of several other prominent Washington, DC, officials at that exact moment. Behind this coordinated attack stands business tycoon Wolfgang Aswad Modeus, an evil and power-hungry man determined to force President Lehman out of office. While the President and his wife mourn the death of their son, Modeus and his followers turn up the pressure, unleashing unprecedented acts of violence and terrorism throughout the land. As the nation is left reeling in the wake of the murderous violence, President Lehman attempts to lead his people while simultaneously confronting his own faltering faith and failing convictions. With his trusted Secret Service agents by his side, he steals away to a hidden mountaintop retreat, hoping that the beauty and peace will give him the clarity he needs to move the country forward. But Modeus has other plans that leave President Harry Lehman fighting for both his life, as well as his faith.

A guide for those sufferers of sinus problems using commonly available methods and practices.

Bowl Like a Pro: The Secret Book of the Masters was written and designed for both beginners and intermediate players of the sport to aid them in improving their game through practical and down-to-earth instruction. Part 1 deals with my personal history, and how I started in the sport. Also, it is in this part of the book I established how bowling fits into the modern lifestyle, and the various kinds of benefits to be expected while playing this sport. Part 2 discusses all about the equipment and gear used in game of bowling. It has been noted that often times, players jump right in without realizing the need to understand the equipment before having to start building any skills. To know more about how to find the right bowling ball, the section; Selecting Your Bowling Ball has all the information and for those who have no idea what a reactive resin cover stock is, you can discover more about what cover stocks really are in Mastering Bowling Ball Cover Stocks. To discover more about pin racks, and the reason behind the particular manner of behavior showed by bowling pins when hit by bowling balls, then head over to Rack & Pins. And finally, a special discussion on bowling shoes have also been prepared in the section Bowling Shoes and Why They Count. Not only will I help you in selecting gear, I am also going to help you know how to maintain it. This is found in the section Maintenance Tips for Bowling Balls. Part 3 of this book discusses the basic skills involved bowling. For an extensive discussion of proper behavior in bowling alleys, read the section Etiquette... Or How to Bowl Like a Sir/Madame. If you also want to learn how to manually score a bowling game, information is provided about it in The Scoring System in Bowling. The concept of Proper finger grip is also discussed in Gripping a Bowling Ball for the Fist Time. Part 4 of the book deals with the various advanced techniques and strategies involved in the game. To learn more about the ideal oil used in bowling lanes, head over to Oil Patterns. An extensive exploration of the minute adjustments needed for a better game is provided in the section Adjustment Guidelines.

The "Patterns For Pleasure Colouring Book" Is the first in the series of many colouring books for adults which can relieve stress, pass time and spark creativity. With this book having 50 amazing patterns to colour, it will be perfect for you in any situation. These designs have been specifically made to be more difficult than an ordinary coluring book and to complete these patterns successfully, you must be ready for a challenge! Are you ready to challenge Volume 1 of Patterns For Pleasure? - 50 amazing and detailed patterns to colour. - Superior quality to enhance your experience with this book! - These designs are completely unique and original.

Accelerate! Run Faster in 7 Days is a book for beginner and intermediate runners who wish to increase their overall speed and endurance. This volume utilizes a holistic approach in producing the desired end result: more speed and power on the track.

This is volume 2 of "Patterns For Pleasure Colouring Book" which contains 50 fantastic designs to colour which can relieve stress and spark creativity and inspiration. This second volume contains more difficult designs than those found in volume 1 and will be sure to give you exactly what you're looking for! - 50 patterns which have been designed with passion. - Amazing quality to you the best possible experience.

The stakes are high. The table is rigged. And without an expert guide, the average Canadian slips straight into the debt traps designed to make the banks rich and keep Canadians poor.Financial expert Paul Murphy spent 20 years working for large commercial and investment banks. Now, he's ready to show how the debt game really works, helping Canadians tip the odds back in their favour.

Academic Writing: Mastering Citation and ReferencingAll academic writing requires students to use in-text citation and referencing in order to acknowledge where their research comes from.This resource is for learners on pre-sessional university courses, either at undergraduate or graduate level, and for teachers who are teaching the fundamentals of research. Its aim is to introduce learners to the fundamental citation and referencing conventions, and to explain how to integrate sources into academic writing.With each unit focusing on particular skills, comprehensive practice in the following key aspects of academic writing is provided: Key paraphrasing techniquesIn-text citation from a variety of authorial and academic sourcesWriting quotationsSynthesising sourcesEvaluating and selecting suitable sourcesWriting reference lists that incorporate a variety of academic sourcesPaul Murphy is a specialist in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP). He has taught at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow International College and the British Council. He currently teaches EAP at Mahidol University International College in Thailand.

Aleksej is a dramatic story about a street child from Vyborg, Russia. Aleksej spends most of his days on the streets of Vyborg, trying to provide for himself by exchanging currency for tourists. He lives an abandoned apartment block in the outskirts of Vyborg together with other street children. He has only just turned 16, and he has spent his entire life in an orphanage. After Aleksej ran away about a year ago, he has been sharing the block with other boys who have faced a similar fate. Aleksej has never met his parents, and he knows nothing about them. One day while working on the city streets, he is pulled into a fight as his friend is being assaulted by tourists. When Aleksej attempts to help him get out of the situation, the friend stabs one of the men to death. The boys' only option is to run and hide. This marks the beginning of Aleksej's adventure, which takes him from a youth prison to the criminal underworld of Saint Petersburg.

Kunta Kinte 2014 book tells about a man named Kunta Kinte, and his journey from West Africa Gambia to America in 2014. His journey, however, is quite different as his great great grandfater,1700s Kunta Kinte had. Kunta Kinte support himself as a street musician in The Gambia. He is singing and playing the African drum in the foreground of hotels and their terraces in the vicinity of the sea. One evening, when he is back playing, he sees a man a American tourist who sits alone, watching the sunset and admiring the waves of the Atlantic. The man has table full of empty whiskey glasses, and he looks sad. Kunta Kinte meet the man, and from this moment Kuntas Life been changes for ever. His journey will be complex and it will change her life completely.

Details how Chechen terrorists are internationalizing their efforts and how they are connected to Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network

Paul Murphy draws upon the experience of more than 55 years in politics to provide an insider's story of life in parliament - first, in opposition during the Thatcher and Major premierships, and then as an increasingly senior figure in the Labour administrations of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

In this fascinating crime book journalist and longtime Japan resident Paul Murphy provides a glimpse of Japanese society through a year's worth of criminal court cases in Matsumoto, a city 140 miles to the west of Tokyo

Suitable for managers in industry, services, healthcare and government, this book provides a focused approach on how to target critical improvement initiatives and insure their success. It covers Prepare, Plan, Deploy, and Transition that are the steps in the improvement process.

Both academia and the real world are showing a vastly increased interest in international logistics. International Logistics 1 Introduction This book is about international logistics and the international logistics system.

Against the backdrop of the aurora borealis and suffused with Norse mythology, Valhalla explores the boundaries of scientific research and tests the endurance of human love.

Both academia and the real world are showing a vastly increased interest in international logistics. International Logistics 1 Introduction This book is about international logistics and the international logistics system.