It&s the early 1970s & the local anchorman is not only a source of news but a revered local hero In San Diego Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) a mustachioed bachelor with a taste for scotch unparalleled passion for the jazz flute & a near-telepathic connection with his spirited mutt Baxter is that man Rounding out Ron&s testosterone-heavy news team are his close friends--cologne-obsessed man-on-the-street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) sports reporter Champ Kind (Dave Koechner) & mentally challenged weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carrell) Their male camaraderie is challenged though when producer Ed Harken (Fred Willard) pressured by changing times brings the first female reporter ambitious Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) to the team Ron finds his chauvinistic ideals compromised further when he starts falling in love with her Fuelled by Ferrell&s singularly loopy persona ANCHORMAN joins the long list of comedies which have successfully poked fun at the styles & mores of the &70s Here with Ferrell&s script & Adam Mc Kay&s direction the character of Ron Burgundy becomes a full-bodied comic creation whose possibilities for laughs aren&t nearly exhausted by the end credits The result is an often hilarious celebration of moustaches wide neckties alcohol abuse & good old-fashioned sexism ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play It&s the early 1970s & the local anchorman is not only a source of news but a revered local hero In San Diego Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) a mustachioed bachelor with a taste for scotch unparalleled passion for the jazz flute & a near-telepathic connection with his spirited mutt Baxter is that man Rounding out Ron&s testosterone-heavy news team are his close friends--cologne-obsessed man-on-the-street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) sports reporter Champ Kind (Dave Koechner) & mentally challenged weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carrell) Their male camaraderie is challenged though when producer Ed Harken (Fred Willard) pressured by changing times brings the first female reporter ambitious Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) to the team Ron finds his chauvinistic ideals compromised further when he starts falling in love with her Fuelled by Ferrell&s singularly loopy persona ANCHORMAN joins the long list of comedies which have successfully poked fun at the styles & mores of the &70s Here with Ferrell&s script & Adam Mc Kay&s direction the character of Ron Burgundy becomes a full-bodied comic creation whose possibilities for laughs aren&t nearly exhausted by the end credits The result is an often hilarious celebration of moustaches wide neckties alcohol abuse & good old-fashioned sexism ...

Skylander Swap Force Figures work on all platforms 3DS Wii PC PS3 & XBOX 360 Please note Skylander Repose Core IS compatible with Skylander Spyros Adventure Game & Skylander Giants Game
Includes:1 Base Skylanders Trading Cards Sticker Web Code Embark on an exciting new adventure with the Skylanders & the SWAP Force For generations the SWAP Force protected the volcano that replenishes Skylands’ magic That is until an epic battle caught them in an eruption that blasted them apart sent them to Earth & gave them the ability swap powers Only you can mix & match their tops & bottoms put them on the new Portal of Power & help save Skylands
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Adventure awaits in Anchors Aweigh! but have you packed the right equipment to prepare for what lies ahead? The game lasts two rounds with two phases in each round To set up give everyone a ship that has room for twelve items (four under the deck out of view of others) then dump all of the equipment tiles in the center of the table Take thirteen adventure cards in the appropriate number of the appropriate types (discovery trade pirates contract) then lay them out in a circle around the equipment When everyone is ready reveal the adventure cards then race to fill your ship with equipment tiles using only one hand adding two colored goods in the special slots for those Whoever finishes first scoops the cards up so that everyone else has to finish equipping their ship without seeing what&s coming You then shuffle the cards then reveal them one by one Discovery When this type of card is revealed you can discard the 1 or 2 equipment tiles shown to receive the goods or money instead Whenever you receive goods they must be placed in an empty space on your ship; you can discard equipment to make room for them if you wish Trade You can trade the one good on the left of the card for the 2-3 goods on the right if you wish Pirates Before revealing this card every player must say either fight or flee If you flee nothing happens to you If you fight you must be able to discard the equipment shown on the card or else you&re penalized & must ditch some money & aa good; if you do have the equipment to drive the pirates away you receive the reward shown on the card Contract Place this on the bottom of the deck until only contract cards remain then reveal them one by one If you have the 1-4 goods showing on the card you can discard them to get the monetary reward At the end of the round convert every remaining good into 1 coin then for each ten coins convert them into a treasure chest & place it on an empty space in your boat Now you&ll have less room on board for the second leg of this trip which plays out nearly identically to the first one In the end whoever has the most money wins! Players 2-4 Playing time 30 mins Ages 7 ...

Assyria was one of the most influential kingdoms of the Ancient Near East In this Very Short Introduction Karen Radner sketches the history of Assyria from city state to empire from the early 2nd millennium BC to the end of the 7th century BC Since the archaeological rediscovery of Assyria in the mid-19th century its cities have been excavated extensively in Iraq Syria Turkey & Israel with further sites in Iran Lebanon & Jordan providing important information The Assyrian Empire was one of the most geographically vast socially diverse multicultural & multi-ethnic states of the early first millennium BCUsing archaeological records Radner provides insights into the lives of the inhabitants of the kingdom highlighting the diversity of human experiences in the Assyrian Empire ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Britain hides a remarkable native artistic tradition
- mysterious rock carvings which date far back into the misty age of stone
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Ancient China A History surveys the East Asian Heartland Region
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Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East Egypt & the Greek & Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology & architectural history bringing to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered from archaeological excavations Urban form is the focus the physical appearance & overall plans of the cities their architecture & natural topography & the cultural & historical contexts in which they flourished Attention is also paid to non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries & burial grounds places & institutions that were a familiar part of the city dweller's experience Objects or artifacts that represented the essential furnishings of everyday life are discussed such as pottery sculpture wall paintings mosaics & coins Ancient Cities is unusual in presenting this wide range of Old World cultures in such comprehensive detail giving equal weight to the Preclassical & Classical periods & in showing the links between these ancient cultures User-friendly features include use of clear & accessible language assuming no previous background knowledge lavishly illustrated with over 300 line drawings maps & photos historical summaries further reading arranged by topic plus a consolidated bibliography & comprehensive index new to the second edition a companion website with an interactive timeline chapter summaries study questions illustrations & a glossary of archaeological & historical terms Visit the website at httpcwroutledgecomtextbooks 9780415498647 In this second edition Charles Gates has comprehensively revised & updated his original text & Neslihan Yilmaz has reworked her acclaimed illustrations Readers & lecturers will be delighted to see a new chapter on Phoenician cities in the first millennium BC & new sections on Gobekli Tepe the sensational Neolithic sanctuary; Sinope a Greek city on the Black Sea coast; & cities of the western Roman Empire With its comprehensive presentation of ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern cities its rich collection of illustrations & its new companion website Ancient Cities will remain an essential textbook for university & high school students across a wide range of archaeology ancient history & ancient Near Eastern Biblical & classical studies courses ...

All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification the pharaohs the pyramids & the mysterious rituals The ancient Egyptians have fascinated & enthralled the minds of millions down the centuries With extensive scientific knowledge splendid architecture & many artistic & cultural achievements their civilisation stood apart as being ahead of its time This compact & informative guide is perfect for all those studying ancient Egypt visiting the sights or curious to find out more about this fascinating period
Includes: a wide range of topics such as Geography
- how the Nile added to the success of their civilisation History
- a timeline spanning 3000 years from 3100BC to 395AD & covering each dynastic period Religion
- the role of the gods & goddesses Pharaohs
- Cheops Nefertiti & Tutankhamun Life in Ancient Egypt
- different levels in society the jobs family life leisure activities Learning & knowledge
- the hieroglyphs the scribes War
- the armies weapons & armour Death funeral rites & mummification Tombs & pyramids Egypt today
- archaeology discoveries & what one can see today








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" Travel back in time with this fun book on Ancient Egypt for children Learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt decode Egyptian hieroglyphs & see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built Packed with fun facts amazing pictures & quizzes this book is a great introduction to the world of the Egyptians Ideal for children who are crazy about history DK findout! Ancient Egypt covers every aspect of Ancient Egyptian life See if you can survive the game of childhood take a tour of an Egyptian home & find out how a mummy was made All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks & the colorful illustrations bring history to life The perfect books for children aged 6-8 the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography lively illustrations & key curriculum information It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn & acquire facts
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