What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is Carver's most famous collection of short stories & remians one of the most influential pieces of modern literature to date But the original unedited manuscript Beginners
- published here for the first time was almost fifty per cent longer than the published collection This restored version of Carver's stories reveals what was previously unsaid filling in the narrative silences that have both inspired & mystified readers for so long Beginners is a fascinating insight into the aesthetic of a literary great & in the questions it raises may just spark off one of the great cultural debates of our times
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What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis & why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes & their effects for young readers Features information on real-life earthquakes accompanied by striking colour photographs & vivid illustrations Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

Includes:: carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more

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Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live what did they wear & what gods did they worship? Discover the answers to these questions & more in this straightforward introduction to this fascinating ancient civilisation Also

Includes:: information about everyday life trade sport food & drink & conflict A glossary explains more unusual words

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You will find no gourmet recipes in here It will only be the quick & easiest way to make something edible Quick relating to the preparation time rather than the cooking time It is aimed at someone leaving home for the first time to which a cooker is a stranger or a student who has suddenly got to feed themselves or even someone who has never cooked before but has decided to give it a go ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play From writerdirector Mike Mills comes a comedydrama about how deeply funny & transformative life can be even at its most serious moments Beginners imaginatively explores the hilarity confusion & surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Golden Globe Award nominee Ewan Mc Gregor) Oliver meets the irreverent & unpredictable Anna (Melanie Laurent of " Inglourious Basterds") only months after his father Hal (Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer) has passed away This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who following the death of his wife of 45 years came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full energized & wonderfully tumultuous gay life The upheavals of Hal&s new honesty by turns funny & moving brought father & son closer than they&d ever been able to be Now Oliver endeavours to love Anna with all the bravery humour & hope that his father taught him Actors Ewan Mc Gregor Christopher Plummer & Melanie Laurent Director Mike Mills Certificate 12 years & over Year 2011 Screen Widescreen 1851 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; German ; Spanish Duration 1 hour & 57 minutes (approx)
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When did the first fighting ships sail into battle? How fast can warships speed across the waves? What weapons do they carry? From ancient sea battles to World War Two battleships & modern stealth missions this book is packed with fascinating information & comic-strip illustrations with a four-page fold-out illustration of a modern destroyer ...

Why do we need to recycle & what happens to our rubbish after it is taken away? Children can learn about the finite nature of natural resources what rubbish is not recyclable & the impact it has on our planet & how recycling is sorted processed & turned into new products A straightforward introduction to a vital subject ...

Who lived in a castle & what was it like? Children can find out the answers to these questions & lots more about the wonderful world of castles in this informative book The easy-to-read text has been specially written with reading experts from the University of Roehampton ...

Where do tigers live? What do they eat? Can tigers swim? Beginner readers can find out the answers to these questions & lots more in this fascinating book Each double page features stunning wildlife photography alongside vivid illustrations & accessible facts

Includes:: a glossary of interesting words & a list of recommended website where children can find out more about tigers

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Find out what it was like to be a Viking & learn about Viking homes feasts boats gods & much more in this fascinating book Written with the help of a reading expert the book

Includes:: short informative text vivid full colour illustrations & photographs on every page

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