Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Based on Jim Butcher&s best-selling novels The Dresden Files chronicles the cases of no ordinary detective Harry Dresden (Paul Blackthorne) is a wizard the only one listed in the Chicago phone book He&s got a handle on the crimes that can&t be solved by anyone else Paranormal? No problem Dresden deals in all matters of supernatural threats If you need a little hocus pocus or some other worldly advice Dresden&s your man ...

New York Times-bestselling author Jim Butcher expands his beloved " Dresden Files" novel series with the all-new " Dog Men" story set within official continuity created exclusively as a graphic novel! Harry Dresden is a man on the edge—and that is something that can be dangerous to friend & foe alike He’s been drafted by a senior member of the White Council of Wizards to investigate a series of murders in rural Mississippi As always there’s more afoot than is immediately apparent The question is will Harry’s state of mind keep him from seeing it & will his actions lead him into direct conflict with the wizard who’s depending on his help? About the Author Jim Butcher is a full-time writer who lives in Independence Missouri with his wife son & ferocious guard dog ...

New York Times-bestselling author Jim Butcher expands his beloved " Dresden Files" novel series with the all-new " Dog Men" story set within official continuity created exclusively as a graphic novel! Harry Dresden is a man on the edge—and that is something that can be dangerous to friend & foe alike He’s been drafted by a senior member of the White Council of Wizards to investigate a series of murders in rural Mississippi As always there’s more afoot than is immediately apparent The question is will Harry’s state of mind keep him from seeing it & will his actions lead him into direct conflict with the wizard who’s depending on his help? About the Author Jim Butcher is a full-time writer who lives in Independence Missouri with his wife son & ferocious guard dog ...

From Ms Hepburn's elegant black shift to Lady Gaga's meat gown The Dress relives the marvellous & unforgettable dresses of fashion think Liz Hurley's safety-pin ensemble Princess Di's never- ending wedding dress or that unforgettable white halter sported by Marilyn in The Seven Year Itch Megan Hess' fabulous illustrations celebrate a collection of frocks that take readers on a decadent romp through fashion history from the haute to the hot Hess has spent her career exploring & illustrating fashion & though it is an ever-evolving ever-inspiring beast there are particular instances that shine on through the years This is a compendium of gowns that have captured a moment in history the spirit of a generation & the indefinable energy of a fashion icon & an exploration of why they continue to resonate with audiences decades on Accompanied by historical anecdotes & revealing facts The Dress is an elegant & immersive introduction to the moments that shaped fashion & in turn our lives ...

Danny LOVES dressing up So does Danny's DAD! Whether it is pirates at a party or superheroes in the supermarket they'll dress up anywhere at any time whatever the occasion A brilliantly funny & uplifting celebration of dads & the importance of being yourself! Perfect for kids aged 2 this gorgeously illustrated picture book from the much loved illustrator of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is the perfect gift to share on Father's Day! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Jocelyn Moorhouse directs this Australian revenge comedy starring Kate Winslet as Myrtle Dunnage a woman who returns to her hometown to take care of her ailing mother Molly (Judy Davis) Myrtle&s return sparks much debate between the residents of the town as she was accused of murdering someone many years ago Now an expert dressmaker Myrtle goes about transforming the local fashion while exacting her revenge upon those who have wronged her in the past The supporting cast

Includes:: Liam Hemsworth & Hugo Weaving

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Spanning the intense years of war The Dressmaker of Dachau is a dramatic tale of love conflict betrayal & survival It is the compelling story of one young woman's resolve to endure & of the choices she must make at every turn
- choices which will contain truths she must confront London spring 1939 Eighteen-year-old Ada Vaughan a beautiful & ambitious seamstress has just started work for a modiste in Dover Street A career in couture is hers for the taking
- she has the skill & the drive
- if only she can break free from the dreariness of family life in Lambeth A chance meeting with the enigmatic Stanislaus von Lieben catapults Ada into a world of glamour & romance When he suggests a trip to Paris Ada is blind to all the warnings of war on the continent this is her chance for a new start Anticipation turns to despair when war is declared & the two are trapped in France After the Nazis invade Stanislaus abandons her Ada is taken prisoner & forced to survive the only way she knows how by being a dressmaker It is a decision which will haunt her during the war & its devastating aftermath


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Italy 1819 Emilia Barton & her mother Sarah live a nomadic existence travelling from town to town as itinerant dressmakers to escape their past When they settle in the idyllic coastal town of Pesaro Emilia desperately hopes that this time they have found a permanent home But when Sarah is brutally attacked by an unknown assailant a deathbed confession turns Emilia's world upside down Seeking refuge as a dressmaker in the eccentric household of Princess Caroline of Brunswick Emilia experiences her first taste of love with the charming Alessandro But her troubling history gnaws away at her Might she a humble dressmaker's daughter have a more aristocratic past than she could have imagined? When the Princess sends her on an assignment to London she grasps the opportunity to unravel the truth Caught up in a web of treachery & deceit Emilia is determined to discover who she really is
- even if she risks losing everything
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All the guidance you need to create beautiful clothes whether you are following a pattern adding embellishments or starting from scratch The step by step instructions for a wide range of dressmaking techniques from basic patterns through to couture designs makes it suitable for beginners as well as sewers with more experience Easy-to-follow highly illustrated instructions explain the essential dressmaking techniques
- allowing you to work confidently from a pattern to create beautiful clothes that fit perfectly It features an at-a-glance guide to basic garment shapes & styles cross referenced with the relevant techniques throughout the book

Includes:: advice on body shape choosing the right fabric for the right garment as well as decorative sewing techniques such as embroidery & applique It features step techniques for making basic garment details including waistbands hems sleeves cuffs necklines collars fastenings pockets & linings Suitable for beginners or those who are already designing or making their own clothes this is the perfect book for honing dressmaking skills & inspiring fashionable new designs


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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Drifters is a brand new six-part comedy series about three best friends living in Leeds who&ve graduated had a year out & are struggling to find a job that doesn&t suck a place to live that is half decent & a boyfriend they actually like Written by & starring Jessica Knappett the show explores the very funny very humiliating experiences of Meg her eccentric cousin Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley) & their friend Laura (Lauren O& Rourke) as they discover that life might just be a bit tougher than they had imagined From demeaning promotions jobs complete with mad outfits (well have you ever dressed as a mobile phone to pay the rent?) to pursuing the men of their dreams
- yet dating the men of their nightmares
- the girls face disasters in both their work & personal lives Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Languages English Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; English

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