Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Alex (Bret Harrison) is a cocky hotshot card playing college senior who dreams of becoming a professional Texas Hold em poker player He does not yet have the skills to totally master the table but a chance encounter introduces him to retired poker legend Tommy (Burt Reynolds) Tommy realises he can regain his own self confidence; repair his pride & a win a poker championship title by turning Alex into his protege The two pair up & soon every tournament they enter is theirs but this winning streak & their friendship is eventually thwarted by the interference of Las Vegas call girl Michelle Parting ways they prepare separately for the World Poker Tour Facing each other across the table at the final tournament of the season only one will be declared champion Actors Burt Reynolds Bret Harrison Shannon Elizabeth Directors Gil Cates Jr Format Dolby PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

The truth can get you killed A stunning thriller from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARSInvestigator & sports ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play THE DEAL chronicles the early career of Tony Blair when as a Member of Parliament he supposedly struck a deal with colleague Gordon Brown to obtain leadership of the Labour party agreeing to step down as Prime Minister so Brown could take his place Power struggles scheming & betrayal cause the pair&s once close friendship to gradually descend into a tense sometimes fractious working relationship Age Rating 12 ...

Deal Maker is game of wild negotiations & cunning interactions Trade exchange & make the best deals possible Play starts with each player holding three merchandise cards in hand The possible merchandises are peanuts vinegar flowers carpets gold & diamonds Players trade cards with each other in a free fashion They compete to close deals that are placed face up in front of them Once a deal is closed the closer draws cards If no deal is closed all player agree to draw a card The game ends when all deals have been made or when there are no more cards to draw & no more players can close a deal The player with the highest number of points (total sum of all deals) wins the game Players 3-5 Playing time 20-30 mins Ages 8 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A cocky amateur with a lot to learn A former champ with a lot to prove Bets will be placed stakes will be raised only one will take it all The game is on! Alex (Bret Harrison) is a cocky hotshot card-playing college senior who dreams of becoming a professional Texas Hold &em poker player He doesn&t yet have the skills to totally master the table but a chance encounter introduces him to retired poker legend Tommy (Burt Reynolds) Tommy realises he can regain his own self confidence; repair his pride & a win a poker championship title by turning Alex into his protege The two pair up & soon every tournament they enter is theirs but this winning streak & their friendship is eventually thwarted by the interference of Las Vegas call girl Michelle Parting ways they prepare separately for the World Poker Tour Facing each other across the table at the final tournament of the season only one will be declared champion Actors Burt Reynolds Bret Harrison Shannon Elizabeth Maria Mason Gary Grubbs Caroline Mc Kinley Charles Durning Brandon Olive Jennifer Tilly Jon Eyez JD Evermore Mike Sexton Vincent Van Patten Phil Laak & Antonio Esfandiari Director Gil Cates Jr Certificate 15 years & over Year 2008 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 22 minutes (approx) ...

This captivating ethnography explores Vietnam's sex industry as the country ascends the global & regional stage Over the course of five years author Kimberly Kay Hoang worked at four exclusive Saigon hostess bars catering to diverse clientele wealthy local Vietnamese & Asian businessmen Viet Kieus (ethnic Vietnamese living abroad) Western businessmen & Western budget-tourists Dealing in Desire takes an in-depth & often personal look at both the sex workers & their clients to show how Vietnamese high finance & benevolent giving are connected to the intimate spheres of the informal economy For the domestic super-elite who use the levers of political power to channel foreign capital into real estate & manufacturing projects conspicuous consumption is a means of projecting an image of Asian ascendancy to potential investors For Viet Kieus & Westerners who bring remittances into the local economy personal relationships with local sex workers reinforce their ideas of Asia's rise & Western decline while simultaneously bolstering their diminished masculinity Dealing in Desire illuminates Ho Chi Minh City's sex industry as not just a microcosm of the global economy but a critical space where dreams & deals are traded ...

Depression is a common complaint in the doctor's surgery & 1 in 5 of the population that is 20 of people will have at least one major episode in their lifetime We are reassured here that just like our physical health we can go through good & bad emotional health But how does the Christian deal with this? It is so easy for us to be riddled with guilt but in this book the Christian is reassured that God knows & deals with us by grace He helps us move from guilt to grace Written from a Biblical & medical perspective ...

Dealing with Difficult People will help you navigate the bullies nit-pickers manipulators & complainers who drive you mad at work With example dialogue techniques & tips it will help you avoid horrible situations & keep your cool By understanding the motives & individual behaviours of difficult people you can learn to manage aggression reduce awkwardness & remain the better person This third edition of the best-selling Dealing with Difficult People provides the tools & techniques you need to get the best out of the worst including how to deal with difficult customers dealing with difficult people in the digital sphere advice on beating bullies at their own game & how to deal with a boss who drives you barmy The creating success series of books With over one million copies sold the hugely popular Creating Success series covers a wide variety of topics & is written by an expert team of internationally best-selling authors & business experts This indispensable business skills collection is packed with new features practical content & inspiring guidance for readers across all stages of their careers ...

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own But sometimes you need to ask for help This book helps young children to make this decision & find out about & understand what's happening when their parents divorce or separate It features eight case studies from children who have a range of issues from a girl who is angry with her parents to a boy who is worried about what will happen next The end of the book features a short playscript to act out & discuss The book has engaging illustrations throughout In this series case studies combine with sensible practical advice to help children aged 6 find out what to do in difficult situations ...

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own But sometimes you need to ask for help This book helps young children to make this decision & find out about & understand what happens when a new sibling comes into the family It features nine case studies from children who have a range of issues from being jealous of a new baby to worrying about a relationship with a step-dad The end of the book features a short playscript to act out & discuss The book has engaging illustrations throughout In this series case studies combine with sensible practical advice to help children aged 6 find out what to do in difficult situations ...