Sentences with phrase «encyclopedic knowledge»

MGS2 is probably the least friendly entry point for outsiders, since even those of us with nigh encyclopedic knowledge of MGS lore tend to be uncertain of just what the hell goes down in that game.

But what is needed is someone with encyclopedic knowledge to face Andrew Neil, an experienced «shock jock» armed with questions supplied by a bank of researchers.

Swashbuckling sales executives of the past were expected to exude confidence and to offer encyclopedic knowledge on their company's products and solutions, but not much else.

Those who pass the 10 - hour written exam and four - hour oral grilling and tastings possess encyclopedic knowledge of the brewing process and highly refined tasting abilities.

Yes, Foucault supplied lurid themes and provocative gestures, but one page of Discipline and Punish reveals how much Foucault loved the archive and grounded his scholarship in encyclopedic knowledge.

All of my employees bring something valuable to the table: Some are incredible merchandisers, have a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of canine health and nutrition, and / or can engage successfully with even the most challenging customer.

The complex, hallucinatory narratives are informed by the artist's seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of art historical visual strategies, his passion for form - making, and his wild imagination — all of which are tempered by what Pittman calls his «devotion to craft.»

He wouldn't be close to where he is now — expected to being taken somewhere in the middle rounds of the 2018 NFL draft — without encyclopedic knowledge of how football works, and how he can make it work for him.

«It seemed that here's a working class guy with this like encyclopedic knowledge of politics and history who just has a tremendous amount of integrity,» he said.

If you're one of our Iceland veterans, you'll remember Martina Pötzsch, our expert guide whose encyclopedic knowledge and storytelling gifts bring the country to life.

The lawyer's encyclopedic knowledge helps courtroom attorneys win cases, but Israel, who lacks both fashion and people sense, stays safely out of sight.

Does a human teacher with nuanced understanding of their students» feelings and instincts have an advantage over the promise of a computer with infallible encyclopedic knowledge of the subject matter and teaching methods for it?

Now Sheffield is back with the same encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and touching, resonant prose in Talking to Girls About Duran Duran, this time tackling two profoundly painful topics — adolescence and the 1980s.

But what was fascinating about that is it wasn't until I was in my twenties and talking to academics that I discovered that I accidentally had a fairly encyclopedic knowledge of Edwardian popular fiction.

She's also active on Twitter, and has a GODDAMN ENCYCLOPEDIC KNOWLEDGE of Scrivener.

His expansive encyclopedic knowledge of the regional waters and indigenous fish species will be an invaluable resource on your charter trip.

I think of this emphasis on encyclopedic knowledge as the «Pokemon effect».

It's a generally fun romp that takes him into deep caves hiding menacing shadow lords and into bleached dreams where he waxes philosophical with villains from Risens past, but happily it's not the kind of game that demands encyclopedic knowledge of its forebears.

His paintings and collages are structured with a keen cerebral control that exists alongside a constant flirtation with chaos, repeatedly blending slapstick humor with a serious encyclopedic knowledge of his medium's historical lineage.

Heaven and Earth Magic includes references to the Kabbalah, 19th - century philology, and the writings of Dr. Wilder Penfield on open - brain surgery and the concept of the Homunculus, evincing Smith's nearly encyclopedic knowledge of esoterica and mysticism.

But what's most fascinating about Mill is his seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of the art world.

Pulp Fiction is a non-linear homage to the graphic and violent cheap literature of the early 20th century, enhanced with Tarantino's encyclopedic knowledge of film.

CALM owner Neev Tapiero, whose dark brown eyes never seem to fully open beneath his Muppet - sized eyebrows, boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of marijuana.

«A physician may have an encyclopedic knowledge of his or her subject, but this may not prevent the physician from seizing and freezing on a diagnosis, when additional symptoms point to a different malady.»

The answer to that question is to have an encyclopedic knowledge of your product's various buyer personas.

They love his enthusiasm; they are impressed with his encyclopedic knowledge of companies; and they long to be part of the Cramer Nation.

I came away from my evenings with Kaplan in awe of his intellectual acumen, his encyclopedic knowledge, and most of all of his integrity.

George's methods were intuitive and drew largely upon his encyclopedic knowledge of monkey sexual behavior.

A cookbook author and teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge about food, the late James Beard was a champion of American cuisine who helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts.

Edge, the director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, has a near - encyclopedic knowledge of all the factors that have contributed to such a rich food story, from bus boycotts to new waves of Hispanic immigration.

The executive director of the state's Committee on Open Government who reporters and members of the public frequently turn to for his encyclopedic knowledge on freedom of information laws told the Capital Tonight team he's on vacation.

When Cuomo was asked a question he didn't know the answer to, he would turn to her encyclopedic knowledge.

If you have encyclopedic knowledge of governmental wrongdoing and have also dreamed of starring in an «80s - movie - style montage starring state legislators slowly learning how not to get arrested instead of high school football teams learning how not to suck, feel free to apply and find out.

Mr. Fuleihan was a longtime chief fiscal adviser to the speaker of the State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, and he is known in political circles for an encyclopedic knowledge of the labyrinthine byways of the state budget.

«He has encyclopedic knowledge of this area,» says biodemographer James Carey of the University of California, Davis.

She misses Kurtenbach's supervision and his encyclopedic knowledge of the field.

Being a great doctor is more than having encyclopedic knowledge.

He has an encyclopedic knowledge of body mechanics and as a result can train for maximum results, without risking injury.

Do you let them win, like letting your boss win at golf, or do you crush them with your encyclopedic knowledge of obscure 80's break - dancing moves?

Impressed by «The Fox»'s encyclopedic knowledge of crime, Jones wants Wally to plan a «perfect murder», one which will put Upshaw out of the way without detection.

Hamilton and D'Abo are both understated and terrific here, as are the character actors who served as Baumbach's rep company during the first phase of his career: Eigeman, unsmiling and hostile; the hilarious Jacott, all self - aware neuroses; and obligatory»90s indie mascot Eric Stoltz as Chet, the bartender who's still working on his thesis and maintaining an encyclopedic knowledge of classes and campus events.

When you sit with him, his encyclopedic knowledge of film is intimidating and his passion is infectious.»

The downside is Rowling has an encyclopedic knowledge of the material and writes in a manner that assumes every audience member has that same degree of familiarity.

Here he has all the arrogance as the brilliant neurosurgeon Stephen Strange, a man with an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music, a substantial collection of expensive watches, and goals that will bring him glory as well as healing those patients he deems worthy of his skill.

Their sister, Mellie (Riley Keough) sports mesh tops and fake nails that belie an encyclopedic knowledge of car mechanics and the effects of budget cuts on the local state troopers.