' Fans of Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire' Guardian on The Shadow of What Was Lost AS SHADOWS RISE A DARKNESS AWAKESAn amnesty has been declared for all Augurs
- finally allowing them to emerge from hiding & openly oppose the dark forces massing against Andarra However as Davian & his new allies hurry north towards the ever-weakening Boundary fresh horrors along their path suggest that their reprieve may have come far too late Meanwhile Caeden continues to wrestle with the impossibly heavy burdens of his past Yet as more & more of his memories return he begins to realise that the motivations of the two sides in this ancient war may not be as clear-cut as they first seemed An Echo of Things to Come continues the epic story that began in The Shadow of What Was Lost the acclaimed fantasy blockbuster from James Islington The Licanius trilogy The Shadow of What Was Lost An Echo of Things to Come The Light of All That Falls (coming 2019) Praise for the series' Numerous surprises action aplenty' Sci Fi Now' You'll be left wanting more' SFX' Astoundingly intricate world-building' Daily Mail' Action-packed epic fantasy' Book Bag
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The consensus among the world's scientists that human behavior is contributing to the life-threatening degradation of natural systems continues to be ignored by the chief supporters of the common core curriculum These supporters
- corporations politicians & educators who promote the further expansion of the industrialconsumer & now digitally dependent lifestyle
- have now encoded their misconceptions & silences in the Common Core Curriculum The education that will prepare students in the decades ahead is simply not part of the thinking of the groups promoting the reforms An Ecological & Cultural Critique of the Common Core Curriculum suggests a number of concepts teachers can introduce that will enable students to examine cultural assumptions that originated in the abstract thinking of philosophers & that continue to underlie current ecologically unsustainable patterns of thinking These concepts will also enable students to recognize the traditions they need to renew before the digital revolution reduces life processes to data that can be monetized

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The economy of the United States is constantly evolving in response to wars technological innovations cultural revolutions & political maneuverings Tracing the economic machine of the United States from its first experiments in the colonies to the post-Great Recession era of today Frederick S Weaver creates a dynamic narrative of this country's progression through times of feast & times of famine Weaver explores diverse areas of the market beyond the financial sector examining historical fluctuations in distribution of income how the ebb & flow of specific industries have influenced the shape of the market & ultimately how the economy of the United States has made America the nation we know today Conquest Conflict & Struggles for Equality An Economic History of the United States is a thoughtful & accessible introduction to the subject of American economic history suitable for undergraduate courses in US political & economic history ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A double-bill of acclaimed British dramas & Atonement& (2007) on the hottest day of the summer of 1935 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) sees her older sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) strip off her clothes & plunge into the fountain in the garden of their country house Watching Cecilia is their housekeeper&s son Robbie Turner (James Mc Avoy) a childhood friend who along with Briony&s sister has recently graduated from Cambridge By the end of that day the lives of all three have been changed forever Robbie & Cecilia have crossed a boundary they had never before dared to approach & have become victims of the younger girl&s scheming imagination
- & Briony has committed a dreadful crime the guilt for which will colour her entire life Romola Garai & Vanessa Redgrave co-star as Briony as she grows older & An Education& (2009) based on the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is an intelligent young woman on the brink of her 17th birthday destined for a promising yet somewhat narrow future at Oxford University & beyond Longing for romance & sophistication to inject some excitement into her humdrum schoolgirl existence she finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with the mysterious & much older playboy David (Peter Sarsgaard) Mulligan won Best Actress at the 2010 BAFTA Awards for her performance while the ensemble supporting cast

Includes:: Alfred Molina Dominic Cooper Rosamund Pike & Emma Thompson


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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play Coming-of-age drama set in 1960s London adapted for the screen by novelist Nick Hornby from the memoirs of journalist Lynn Barber Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is an intelligent young woman on the brink of her 17th birthday destined for a promising yet somewhat narrow future at Oxford University & beyond Longing for romance & sophistication to inject some excitement into her humdrum schoolgirl existence she finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with the mysterious & much older playboy David (Peter Sarsgaard) The ensemble supporting cast

Includes:: Alfred Molina Dominic Cooper Rosamund Pike & Emma Thompson Winner of the BAFTA Award for Leading Actress Carey Mulligan Actors Peter Sarsgaard Carey Mulligan Alfred Molina Dominic Cooper Rosamund Pike Olivia Williams Emma Thompson Cara Seymour Matthew Beard Sally Hawkins Amanda Fairbank-Hynes & Ellie Kendrick Director Lone Scherfig Certificate 12 years & over Year 2009 Screen Widescreen 2351 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Duration 1 hour & 40 minutes (approx)


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When the Histronauts travel back in time to ancient Egypt they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past Explore dazzling tombs decipher hieroglyphics unwrap the art of mummification & learn how the gods ruled over the dead in the afterlife An exciting mix of history facts & activity! ...

Our earth has natural electromagnetic energy & over millions of years we have evolved to live in harmony with it In our modern world however human-made electromagnetic fields are increasingly common -- wifi & mobile phone networks for example Katie Singer argues that these fields are now so prevalent that they are threatening the health of all aspects of our world -- people plants bees & birds -- & in particular our memory DNA behaviour attention spans sleep patterns & susceptibility to disease This unique book examines the effects of electrification & presents solutions for communities & individuals who welcome the benefits of our digital world but want to limit their exposure to electromagnetic radiation ...

A thrilling & moving novel about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion By the award-winning former Children's Laureate & author of War Horse Dresden 1945 Elizabeth & Karli's mother works at the zoo where her favourite animal is a young elephant named Marlene Then the zoo director tells her that the dangerous animals
- including the elephants
- must be shot before the town is bombed Unable to give Marlene up their mother moves her into the back garden to save her & then the bombs start to fall Their home destroyed the whole family must flee the bombed-out city & through the perilous snow-covered landscape all the while avoiding the Russian troops who are drawing ever closer It would be hard enough to do without an elephant in tow

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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 Nine-year old Taylor Mc Tuttle has reached a crossroads Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who&s been naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore? An Elf&s story is the inspirational tale of Chippey the young adventurer elf who has been is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor&s belief in Christmas magic Through the power of love & forgiveness both of them learn the most important lesson of all that true belief cannot be taught A family holiday classic for all generations An Elf&s Story is filled with fun music & the timeless message that Christmas is something we carry in our hearts Certificate Universal Suitable for All ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Nine-year old Taylor Mc Tuttle has reached a crossroads Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who’s been naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore? An Elf’s Story is the inspirational tale of Chippey the young adventurer elf who has been assigned by Santa to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic Through the power of love & forgiveness both of them learn the most important lesson of all that true belief cannot be taught A family holiday classic for all generations An Elf’s Story is filled with fun music & the timeless message that Christmas is something we carry in our hearts ...