THE DRAMATIC EVENTS BEHIND THE FILM BRIDGE OF SPIES' Riveting meticulously researched & beautifully written Bridge of Spies unlocks one of the most fascinating espionage mysteries of the Cold War'
- Ben Macintyre author of Agent Zigzag & SAS Rogue Heroes Bridge of Spies is a gripping entertaining hair-raising & comical story which moves effortlessly from the hardware of high-flying planes & new missiles to the geopolitics of the nuclear st&-off & through the poignant personal stories of its central protagonists Powers the all-American hero blacklisted for not having killed himself on his descent to earth; a KGB spy who has spent aimless & lonely years achieving nothing in the US; & the opposing leaders Khrushchev & Eisenhower both trapped in a spiral of confrontation neither wants Telling the true story that inspired Le Carre's famous scene Bridge of Spies is a brilliant take on the absurdity & heroism of the Cold War days that will appeal to a new generation of readers unfamiliar with the history but drawn in by the compelling & vividly recreated narrative
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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 Directed by three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg BRIDGE OF SPIES is the story of James Donovan (Two time Oscar winner Tom Hanks) an insurance claims lawyer from Brooklyn who finds himself thrust into the centre of the Cold War when the CIA enlists his support to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot ...

When you open this little book the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind! The book is split into short concise & easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game & strategy They reveal how to play a good defensive hand how to devise a bidding system what you can read from an opponent's play plus lots more The beautifully decorated pages & luxury pocket style make this book something a little bit special With it by your side you'll always come up trumps! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The body of a woman is found in the middle of the Oresund Bridge Half of it belongs to a Swedish politician the other half to a Danish prostitute Trapped in the middle of the bridge connecting Sweden & Denmark a bi-national investigatory team is put together to solve the crime Laid-back Danish family man Martin & Swedish single woman Saga have to work together to stop the horrific staged murders before the terrorist wins over public opinion with his anti-corruption agenda Actors Sofia Helin Kim Bodnia Dag Malmberg Rafael Pettersson Anette Lindbäck Said Legue Kristina Bränden Puk Scharbau Emil Birk Hartmann Sarah Boberg Christian Hillborg Kristian Lima de Faria Magnus Krepper & Maria Sundbom Director Björn Stein Certificate 15 years & over Year 2011 Screen 169 Languages Danish Subtitles English ...

Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever Even though she runs faster than him Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay
- she&s clever & funny & not a bit soppy & it is Leslie who invents Terabithia the secret country on an island across the creek where he can escape his troublesome family The only way to reach Terabithia is by rope-swing where Jess & Leslie become King & Queen defeating giants sharing stories & dreams & plotting against their enemies They are invincible
- until tragedy strikes It is more dreadful than anything Jess had ever dreamed of but as he struggles to cope with his grief & anger he finds that his family value him more than he&d thought & that still King he could even save Terabithia for the future

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Now a major motion picture from Disney starring Josh Hutcherson & Zooey Deschanel! Discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story by bestselling author Katherine Paterson a modern classic of friendship & loss Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade & he almost is until the new girl in school Leslie Burke outpaces him The two become fast friends & spend most days in the woods behind Leslie&s house where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia One morning Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess & a tragedy occurs It will take the love of his family & the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief In addition to being a Newbery Medal winner Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children&s Book & has become a touchstone of children&s literature as have many of Katherine Paterson&s other novels including The Great Gilly Hopkins & Jacob Have I Loved Supports the Common Core State Standards ...

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 the popular Newbery Award-winning novel Bridge To Terabithia is a story of friendship family & the power of imagination Jess Aarons is an outsider at school & even in his own family Jess has trained all summer to become the fastest kid in his middle school class but his goal is unexpectedly thwarted by the new girl in school Leslie Burke who competes in the "boys only" race & wins Despite their awkward introduction the two outsiders quickly become best friends Leslie loves to tell stories of fantasy & magic Jess loves to draw but until he met Leslie it was something he kept to himself Leslie opens up a new world of imagination for Jess Together they create the secret kingdom of Terabithia a magical place only accessible by swinging on an old rope over a stream in the woods near their homes There the friends rule the kingdom fight the Dark Master & his creatures & plot against the school bullies Thanks to his friendship with Leslie Jess is changed for good Behind The Book Featurette Bringing Terabithia To Life Featurette Keep Your Mind Wide Open
- Anna Sophia Robb
- Music Video Director Writer Producer Audio Commentary Cast Audio Commentary Cast & Crew Interviews Gallery Containing 25 Images Of Competition Winners Creature Paintings & Credit Roll For Additional 100 Winners Names & Schools Icon Trailer Reel Actors Josh Hutcherson Anna Sophia Robb Zooey Deschanel Robert Patrick Bailee Madison Kate Butler & Devon Wood Director Gabor Csupo Certificate PGYear 2007 Screen Widescreen 169 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 1 Hour & 35 Minutes (approx)


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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 A Bridge Too Far In September 1944 flush with success after the Normandy Invasion the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden a wild scheme intended to put an early end to the fighting by invading Germany & smashing the Reich&s war plants But a combination of battlefield politics faulty intelligence bad luck & even worse weather led to the disaster beyond the Allies& darkest fear The Great Escape One of the most ingenious & suspenseful adventure films of all time The Great Escape is a masterful collaboration between director John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven) screenwriters James Clavell (& Shogun&) & WR Burnett & composer Elmer Bernstein Based on a true story The Battle Of Britain This is a spectacular retelling of a true story that shows courage at its inspiring best Few defining moments can change the outcome of war But when the outnumbered Royal Air Force defied unsurmountable odds in engaging the German Luftwaffe they may well have altered the course of history! Actors Sean Connery Michael Caine James Caan Gene Hackman Anthony Hopkins Laurence Olivier Ryan O& Neal Robert Redford Steve Mc Queen James Garner James Coburn Donald Pleasence Charles Bronson Harry Andrews & Trevor Howard Director Richard Attenborough John Sturges & Guy Hamilton Certificate 15 years & over Year 1977 1963 1969 Screen Widescreen Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51)
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Defence is the hardest part of playing bridge but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn Part of the bestselling 25 series this book explains how to make a plan as a defender how to work out from the auction & play what declarer probably has & which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful 216 pages bw illustrations Seagram Barbara ...

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