Ross Cole

Paul Petersen

Did Matthew twist the Scriptures? Where did Satan come from? My Reading? Your Reading? Author (-ity) and Postmodern Hermeneutics. Paul and Moses: Hermeneutics from the Top Down. Learning from Ellen Whites Perception and Use of Scripture: Toward An Adventist Hermeneutic For The Twenty-First Century. Questions and issues like these are presented in this selection of papers and presentations from a Bible conference at Avondale College on the broad topic of intertextuality. More than 100 scholars and administrators convened and shared their research as well as their personal perspectives on how to read and apply holy Scripture in the 21st century. This anthology contains a representative sample of their studies and reflections.

Hermeneutics, Intertextuality and the Contemporary Meaning of Scripture

Jimmy Hawkins

Millions of people think of themselves as experts when it comes to the classic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life. Now they have a chance to prove it! It's a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved movies of all time. Countless viewers have laughed and cried with this enduring favorite dozens of times, but how well do they really know the movie? The It's a Wonderful Life Trivia Book is a delightful way to find out. More than 250 questions cover everything from the story's origins as a Christmas card to the chemical composition of the film's artificial snow. A complete cast list, more than 50 vintage photographs, and reminiscences by people connected with the film make the book even more irresistible. The It's a Wonderful Life Trivia Book makes for a terrific party game, is a welcome stocking stuffer, and will even settle an argument or two among contentious fans.

The It's a Wonderful Life Trivia Book

Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1,5, Cologne Business School Köln, language: English, abstract: The Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest entertainment and media conglomerates around the world. The primary driver of the company's business success is the wide range of entertainment experiences that Disney delivers through its five major business segments. Multiple channels like television, music, film, parks or toy stores are important parts of the merchandising and distribution activities that bring value to the company as a component of the total revenue machinery. Disney's growth strategy follows international expansion activities including investments in new business, companies or business and product lines. The paper begins with an overview about the Walt Disney Company and its principal financial and management information. Afterwards there will be a brief outline about Disney's business segments, target groups and markets that the company is currently operating in. Particularly interesting is the huge network of cross-branding partners that allows Disney to communicate its content marketing messages directly to the target groups. Subsequently there are detailed information about the current market share in Disney's different business segments compared to its competitors in the respective industry. The paper also reveals a study that ranked Disney according to its popularity and reputation around the world. Then there are some information about the founder of Disney and how he established the company from a startup to a recognized global company. In the main part there will be a description and explanation of the company's revenue model and afterwards a SWOT analysis that exhibits in detail which strengths, possibilities, weaknesses and threats the company is facing right now. Finally the paper reveals some solutions on how Disney could approach its weaknesses and threats and entails some suggestions on how to refine the current strategy of Disney. At the end there will be an evaluation of Disney's business model and its potential concerning its competitiveness within the industry.

Evaluating the potential of the business model in terms of its competitiveness

The Business Model of the Walt Disney Company

Richard A. Lovett

John Morton

Rick Lovett

Cross-country expertise . . . easily Glide into an invigorating sport with this guide from true experts who show you how to have fun from your first day out and coach you all the way through the advanced skills you'd like to learn. No ordinary manual, The Essential Cross-Country Skier brings together the combined expertise of one of the country's top cross-country skiing instructors; a two-time Olympic biathlete and former Dartmouth skiing coach; and one of the sport's foremost professional writers. This all-star team has created one of the most engaging, clear, and potent learning tools ever published for beginning and intermediate skiers. This unique, carefully illustrated guide gives you the information you need to get started: choosing the right skis, boots, and poles; where to find the best trails; what to wear for comfort and warmth; plus tips on safety. And, if you're already familiar with nordic skiing, the book shows you how to improve your style and your conditioning; master the subtleties of waxing and ski maintenance; and enjoy new skills including ski skating, telemarking, ski racing, and backcountry touring.

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