Mary Queen of Scots: Romance and Nation

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Examining visual, musical and literary works from the late Tudor period to the First World War, Mary Queen of Scots traces a nation's long romance with the queen it once rejected.
Considering both mainstream works (from Edmund Spenser to Sir Walter Scott) and the attachments to Mary that have been formed and sustained by certain subaltern groups, particularly women, Jayne Lewis separates Mary's life from the myth that formed about her and shows how her prevailing image as a sexualized mother has made her a complicated object of political and personal desire. Lewis demonstrates how this desire emerged at a formative moment in the history of modern Britain, and, over time, subliminally shaped that very history.

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An Impressive effort, but falls short of its goal.......2001-06-05

In this book, Lewis sets out to trace the portrayal of Mary Queen of Scots as a romantic figure throughout time. The topic is fascinating, and one I've done minimal research on myself. However, I was disappointed with Lewis's final result. It seems that she bit off more than she could chew with the book, squashing too much information into too little space. For the curious reader, who has not studied Mary Stuart heavily, this book will seem cumbersome and overwhelming; it requires at least a basic knowledge of Mary's life and the events surrounding it. For those who study Mary, either professionally or as a hobby (like myself), will mostly likely get excited when they see the proposed topic of this book, but will not walk away satisfied with what Lewis has stated. What is she trying to prove? What does all of this information mean? These questions aren't answered, and for myself that was very frustrating.

Good premise, disappointing result.......2000-09-03

This is a very painful book to read. The concept is excellent, but the author's writing style goes beyond academic. It is pompous, arrogant and, ultimately, laughable. Often I have read a sentence in her book only to think: "Yes, I read it, but WHAT did she SAY?" Although I am not a scholar on Mary Queen of Scots, I have read quite a bit about her. In this book, there is a tone that somehow just doesn't ring true. Although I would not recommend this book to anyone, readers who are very serious about Mary Queen of Scots might want to read it merely because it exists.

Academic history at its worst.......2000-07-16

While the idea of writing an overview of how Mary Queen of Scots has been portrayed over the centuries is a good one, Jayne Lewis is simply not up to the task. For one thing, she seems to have only a superficial knowledge about Mary herself, which lends a shallowness to Lewis' interpretations. For another, her style is extremely dry and overly analytical. At times, she sounds so laughably like the stereotype of the "Ivory tower" pompous professor, that the book begins to read like parody.

Worst of all are a number of unforgivably egregious historical errors she makes, which, again, just shows her unfamiliarity with her subject. For instance, she includes several unflattering quotes about Mary that Lewis attributes to Sir James Melville's "Memoirs." These quotes actually come from "Master Randolph's Fantasy," a libellous ballad about Mary that was circulated by her Protestant enemies in 1565. In discussing Hugh Campbell's 1825 book, which prints several letters (not to be confused with the famous "Casket Letters,") supposedly written by Mary to Bothwell, Lewis says Campbell himself forged those letters. Since Campbell was merely reprinting letters from a pamphlet that was published in 1725 (one of the letters was originally printed in the 16th century memoirs of Brantome,) Campbell obviously was not the one who wrote them. Such obvious mistakes make it hard to take anything Lewis says very seriously. (Speaking of the "Casket Letters," Lewis gives the impression that these, too, have been proved to be forgeries--which is very far from the truth.)

In short, the idea of the book was a good one, but it was wasted in the hands of a bad writer.

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Mary Queen of Scots; Romance and Nation
JAYNE LEWIS
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUIB04

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Since the Anglo-Norman period itself, the relations beween the English and the Normans have formed a subject of lively debate. For most of that time, however, complacency about the inevitability of assimilation and of the Anglicization of Normans after 1066 has ruled. This book first challenges that complacency, then goes on to provide the fullest explanation yet for why the two peoples merged and the Normans became English. Drawing on anthropological theory, the latest scholarship on Anglo-Norman England, and sources ranging from charters and legal documents to saints' lives and romances, it provides a complex exploration of ethnic relations on the levels of personal interaction, cultural assimilation, and the construction of identity. As a result, the work provides an important case study in pre-modern ethnic relations that combines both old and new approaches, and sheds new light on some of the most important developments in English history.

The English and the Normans: Ethnic Hostility, Assimilation, and Identity 1066-c. 1220.(Book Review) : An article from: Albion

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The English and the Normans: Ethnic Hostility, Assimilation, and Identity 1066-c. 1220.(Book Review) : An article from: Albion
C.P. Lewis
Manufacturer: North American Conference on British Studies
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000ALR6RE
Release Date: 2006-06-27

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This digital document is an article from Albion, published by North American Conference on British Studies on September 22, 2004. The length of the article is 941 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The English and the Normans: Ethnic Hostility, Assimilation, and Identity 1066-c. 1220.(Book Review)
Author: C.P. Lewis
Publication: Albion (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: North American Conference on British Studies
Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Page: 486(3)

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A text/reference regarding the structure and function of components used in perfume development and the process of developing perfumes. Covers gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and a host of other analytical techniques; the esthetics and techniques of perfume development; the manifold and ever-changing safety-related requirements of countries and customers; concerns about the environmental impact of materials and impurities which affect the perfumer's work.

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Perfumes are a matter of chemistry and image.......1997-11-24

For the lay person that is not involved in the fragranceindustry thisbook sheds an entirely different light on perfumery. Perfumes are not a matter of attractiveness, they are a matter of chemistry, image, and clever marketing.

Principles and Practice of Perfumery and Cosmetics: The Scientific Background

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Principles and Practice of Perfumery and Cosmetics: The Scientific Background
George Howard
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0859505766

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only for students.......2002-05-12

You shall be interested in the book only if you are just beginning to learn about a bank analysis and management. Be careful!!!

Strictly for beginners.......2002-04-29

All potential readers be warned: this book is only suitable for very early beginners, people starting from absolute scratch on the topic. It is very clear and concise (I read it in a single afternoon) but you are not going to find in-depth discussion of anything. Also I'd like to make it clear that the book talks about ALM in banks only (no insurance companies, pension funds, endowments etc).

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An analysis of the links between risk management and value creation
Risk Management and Value Creation in Financial Institutions explores a variety of methods that can be utilized to create economic value at financial institutions. This invaluable resource shows how banks can use risk management to create value for shareholders, addresses the advantages of risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC) measures, and develops the foundations for a model to identify comparative advantages that emerge as a result of risk-management decisions. It is the only book needed for banking executives interested in the relationship between risk management and value creation.

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A valuable resource........2002-10-31

Very helpful. A good discussion of the theory and practice of corporate risk management in banks. Outlines methods that can be used to create economic value in any financial institution.

Reputational Risk: How To Manage For Value Creation (Management Briefings Executive Series)

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Reputational Risk: How To Manage For Value Creation (Management Briefings Executive Series)
Arif Zaman
Manufacturer: Financial Times Management
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0273661558

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Two years after the publication of the Turnbull Report on corporate governance in the UK, it has been acknowledged that "many companies now find reputation risk a central cause of concern". And recently, several large, high profile and established companies have found that if they lose the trust of a particular group of stakeholders, the costs can be very high.

They have seen first-hand that brand equity is a function of these relationships and how it can impact on access to capital, long-term profitability, cash flow and sustained shareholder value. As this book went to press, British Airways experienced a rare bout of wildcat industrial action that left its reputation reeling. In many ways, this incident captured much of the essence of what can happen when relationships sour with customers, employees and also with shareholders.

Today, the new "rules of the game" concerning corporate reputation are taking shape. These go well beyond corporate image or identity and are in a very different league to public relations. Corporate governance and company law reforms now demand that the duties of directors and company reporting requirements explicitly deal with the imperatives of reputation.

Reputational Risk - -How to Manage for Value Creation focuses on the relationships that underpin reputational risk management and points the way on how to effectively manage reputational risk. The Briefing demonstrates that the best way for a business to report on reputational risk management is to report on the strength of its stakeholder relationships and the benefits that these can bring.

It discusses why reputational risk must be aligned with an organization's strategic priorities and integrated into its approaches to risk and business management - demonstrating how investing in and maintaining reputation as a critical corporate asset can both build brand equity and help to deliver shareholder value.

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Operational Risk 2.0 looks beyond the implementation of Basel II, to how op risk executives can use the tools, intelligence and techniques at their disposal to better inform senior management and the board of directors about the challenges they face.

The discipline of operational risk is at a crossroads. Common questions currently asked include: How does the discipline add value to my organisation? What does the advanced measurement approach s modelling techniques say about the op risks my firm is facing? What is the strategic role of operational risk my firm should adopt?

Operational Risk 2.0 is recommended for operational risk professionals assessing the development of both the discipline and their careers. This pioneering guide presents the current thinking on how operational risk will develop and provides you with practical techniques and advice on:

Improving data and control self-assessment programmes;
The relationship between op risk and an enterprise risk framework;
Developing a value-adding op risk governance structure;
Taking your firm s AMA to the next evolutionary stage.

It will also help you to follow the lead of firms such as Lloyds TSB, JP Morgan and DBS, who are already embracing the use of improved management concepts and techniques. Real-life case studies help readers relate the concepts discussed to their own experiences and firm structures. Advice and insight from regulatory executives such as the US s FDIC and Germany s Bundesbank are also included.

This multi-contributor book consists of 15 chapters from a wide range of thought-leaders from around the world including Him Chuan Lim, Eric Holmquist, Johannes Voit, Jeremy Quick, and Ashish Dev. Each chapter addresses a particular subject with both theory and practical advice that you will be able to implement in your own firm.

Operational Risk 2.0 represents the logical next step in the evolution of operational risk management as a discipline.

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Redeeming the Creation.......2007-03-15

The key question of the June 1992 Earth Summit in Rio was "whether there is a future in which all people can be offered the hope of life and the earth can be preserved in the capacity to provide that life". In clear and readable language, this book sets out the implications of that momentous international event for the churches and the ecumenical movement. The author links issues arising from Rio to the World Council of Churches' process on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, focussing on the challenges of rethinking Christian theology of creation and relating this to the vision of a sustainable society. Included among the appendices are documents from the WCC meeting held during Earth Summit in Baixada Fluminense, outside of Rio.
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Resisting the Threats to Life: Covenanting for Justice Peace and the Integrity of Creation (Risk Book No 41)

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Resisting the Threats to Life: Covenanting for Justice Peace and the Integrity of Creation (Risk Book No 41)
Preman D. Niles
Manufacturer: World Council of Churches
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2825409642

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Allied Group battles newsletter publ.(Schiff's Insurance Observer raises questions about creation of Allied Group): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
Dan Lonkevich
Manufacturer: The National Underwriter Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on October 27, 1997. The length of the article is 1577 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Schiff's Insurance Observer Publisher David Schiff has raised serious questions about the sales of stock, transfer of stock, stock repurchases and loans that have taken place between Allied Mutual Insurance Co. and its stock affiliate, Allied Group Inc., since 1985. Schiff is trying to obtain a seat on Allied Mutual's board in 1997. Schiff will get rid of the current Allied Mutual board of directors and return as much as $725 million to policyholders of the mutual company.

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Title: Allied Group battles newsletter publ.(Schiff's Insurance Observer raises questions about creation of Allied Group)
Author: Dan Lonkevich
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 27, 1997
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: v101 Issue: n43 Page: p4(2)

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