Jess (Charlotte Coleman) is the adopted daughter of an over-enthusiastic evangelist (Geraldine Mc Ewan), whose views on life have been shaped by Bible classes & religious radio shows. When Jess grows up she meets Melanie & their close friendship turns to passion
- something that her horrified mother & local pastor believe is the work of the Devil, & they set out to take drastic action to save Jess from the evil temptation. This adaptation of Jeanette Winterson's bestselling novel won three BAFTA awards, including Best Actress (Mc Ewan) & Best Drama Series.
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A collection of stories about of the trials of growing up in a community where tension, confusion & violence hold sway. Set in Northern Ireland against the background of the troubles, it captures the spirit of adolescence in difficult times. It also

Includes:: a tale of an exceptional student who stirs the resentment of her troubled teacher.

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Since her father left Lebanon to find work & her mother died in a shell attack, ten-year-old Ayesha has been living in bomb-ravaged city of Beirut with her granny & her two younger brothers. Only militiamen & tanks dare enter this zone, but when Granny falls ill, Ayesha sets off on a journey to reach a doctor living in enemy territory. ...

All five episodes of the BBC wildlife series presented by Steve Leonard & Michaela Strachan, following the lives of some 450 rescued orangutans at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Project in the rainforests of Borneo. The project's aim is to ensure a wild future for endangered orangutans. ...

Documentary focusing on the plight of Borneo's orangutan population, as they fight for survival against the backdrop of the ever-expanding logging operations. As their habitat diminishes daily, a groundbreaking project offers a ray of hope to the orangutans, as a team from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation provides 35 young orangutans with the chance to live wild on a protected, 100-acre isl&. ...

Suitable for English language learners, this series presents real-world stories in print, audio, & video. It has a selection of non-fiction, grouped into five themes: Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, &, Amazing Science. ...

Orangutans are animals that are similar to humans in many ways. One similarity is their ability to communicate through language. This ability is being studied in a program at a zoo in Washington, DC. What is the purpose of this program? How does it work? ...

A series that highlights the plight of animals that are endangered or threatened by extinction. Each book examines the lifestyle of the animal & why it is considered endangered or threatened. It

Includes:: a world map showing areas inhabited by the animal & statistics of the animal population so rate of decline can be seen.

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