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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the law has impacted on how sport is played, administered and consumed. The author writes in a clear and engaging manner, tracing the origins and sources of this rapidly evolving subject and drawing examples from a wide range of professional and amateur sports to illustrate the important current debates and topics of interest. The book covers a wide-range of topics from participant and non-participant liability, fighting sports and their legality, and liability for stadium safety and disasters. The final section of the book takes in the very latest developments in mass-event sport and the growing but fundamental area of sports commercialisation. New to this Edition: - Fully updated and includes analyses of the Pechstein and Sharapova decisions - Includes details on the state aid rulings on financial support for Spanish and Dutch football clubs - The author includes a review of the Rio 2016 Olympics Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/sports-law-second-edition-by-mark-james-2. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Well-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams. This new edition of Core Statutes on Criminal Law contains essential material up to June 2021.

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A comprehensive guide to the law, practice and procedure relating to the admission of expert evidence in courts, tribunals, official enquiries and other proceedings, including arbitration. It gives detailed guidance to those involved in the pre-trial preparation of expert evidence or the presentation or questioning of it in court. Covers expert evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings Sets out general principles and deals with the application of those principles in specific contexts Covers courts, tribunals, official enquiries and arbitration Provides guidance for pre-trial preparation of expert evidence, including such issues as bias, privilege and confidentiality Discusses when expert evidence can be used Details methods of questioning expert evidence in court Looks at the form and content of expert evidence, including that produced by machines, devices and other apparatus Considers methods of proof, dealing with psychological and psychiatric evidence; land and building valuation; forensic sciences and techniques; actuarial, accountancy and market research; evidence with a mathematical element; and proof of foreign law Deals individually with different fields of litigation: personal injury cases; construction claims; intellectual property; criminal sentencing; drink/driving offences; obscenity; and matrimonial and other proceedings involving children Includes all important statutory provisions and rules, and extracts from relevant cases Makes comparative reference to various other common law jurisdictions, including Scotland, Canada, USA, Australia, NZ and Ireland Covers new developments including guidance on the use and admissibility of expert evidence in civil cases, guidance on the instruction of experts to give evidence in civil claims, a practice direction giving assistance to judges in criminal cases on the admissibility and weight to be attached to expert evidence, and a new interpretation of the test for the admissibility of expert evidence under CPR r.

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"This is the book on K-pop everybody has been waiting for.…A must-read!" —Charlotte Naudin, PR Manager, Torpedo ProductionsK-Pop Now! examines Korea's high-energy pop music and is written for its growing legions of fans. Pop culture expert Mark Russell features the most famous groups and singers and takes an insider's look at how they have made it to the top.In 2012, Psy's song and music video "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm. But K-Pop, the music of Psy's homeland of Korea, has been winning fans with its infectious melodies and high-energy fun since long before that. Featuring talented singers and eye-catching visuals, K-Pop is the music of the moment.Although K-Pop is a relatively new phenomenon in the West, it is rapidly gaining traction and reaching much larger audiences —thanks in large part to social media like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram — the Girls Generation single "Gee" has almost three hundred million views!K-Pop Now! includes:Profiles of current K-Pop artists and their hits.A look at Seoul's trendiest hangout spots.Interviews with top artists like Kevin from Ze:A and Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky.A look at the K-Pop idols of tomorrow.You'll meet the biggest record producers, the hosts of the insanely popular "Eat Your Kimchi" website, and K-Pop groups like Big Bang, TVXQ, 2NE1, Girls Generation, HOT, SES, FinKL Busker Busker, and The Koxx. The book also includes a guide for fans who plan to visit Seoul to explore K-Pop up close.Join the K-Pop revolution today!

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Der „Klassiker" der Bildverarbeitung liefert eine fundierte und anwendungsgerechte Einführung in die wichtigsten Methoden und in ausgewählte Verfahren. Seine besondere Stärke: große Detailgenauigkeit, präzise algorithmische Beschreibung sowie die unmittelbare Verbindung zwischen mathematischer Beschreibung und konkreter Implementierung. Übungsaufgaben und Code-Beispiele runden die Darstellungen ab. Source Code und ergänzende Materialien finden sich auf der Internetseite www.imagingbook.com. Die Neuauflage wurde überarbeitet und erweitert.

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This book provides an overview of the common concepts and building blocks of patent management. It addresses executives in the areas of innovation, R & D, patent and intellectual property management as well as academics and students.The authors give valuable information on the characteristics of patent and intellectual property management, based on the collaboration with companies and organizations from Europe, China, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, India, Canada and the US.A reference for managers who want to bring information technology innovation with a clear intellectual property strategy to the market. A very readable book. Thomas Landolt, Managing Director, IBMA really comprehensive, all-in book about Patents – strategy, value, management and commercialization. And not forgetting what they are for – foster innovation.Dr. Joerg Thomaier, Head of IP Bayer Group

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