Children are vanishing The village of Lafferton is shattered There are no witnesses & no leads
- just a kidnapper at large Then
...

The Rite is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the Devil reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth Inspired by true events the film follows seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O who is sent to study exorcism at the Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the controversial practice & even his own faith Wearing his deep skepticism like armor Michael challenges his superiors to look to psychiatry rather than demons in treating the possessed Only when he sent to apprentice with the unorthodox Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins)--a legendary priest who has performed thousands of exorcisms--does Michael armor begin to fall As he is drawn into a troubling case that seems to transcend even Father Lucas skill he begins to glimpse a phenomenon science can explain or control an evil so violent & terrifying that it forces him to question everything he believes ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The Rite is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the Devil&s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth Inspired by true events the film follows seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O& Donoghue) who is sent to study exorcism at the Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the controversial practice & even his own faith Wearing his deep skepticism like armour Michael challenges his superiors to look to psychiatry rather than demons in treating the possessed Only when he&s sent to apprentice with the unorthodox Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins)
- a legendary priest who has performed thousands of exorcisms
- does Michael&s armour begin to fall As he is drawn into a troubling case that seems to transcend even Father Lucas&s skill he begins to glimpse a phenomenon science can&t explain or controland an evil so violent & terrifying that it forces him to question everything he believes Actors Anthony Hopkins Franco Nero Alice Braga Rutger Hauer Ciarán Hinds Chris Marquette Torrey De Vitto & Toby Jones Director Mikael Håfström Certificate 15 years & over Year 2011 Screen Widescreen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English Subtitles English Duration 1 hour & 50 minutes (approx)

...

A theatre company find that their play has come to the attention of the authorities for being obscene & they are questioned by the local magistrate Soon everyone is revealing secrets ...

From Britain's 'master of horror' Adam Nevill comes The Ritual winner of the August Derleth Award & perfect for fans of Stephen King Now a major film with Rafe Spall In Adam Nevill's The Ritual four old university friends reunite for a hiking trip in the Scandinavian wilderness of the Arctic Circle No longer young men they have little left in common & tensions rise as they struggle to connect Frustrated & tired they take a shortcut that turns their hike into a nightmare that could cost them their lives Lost hungry & surrounded by forest untouched for millennia they stumble across an isolated old house Inside they find the macabre remains of old rites & pagan sacrifices; ancient artefacts & unidentifiable bones A place of dark ritual & home to a bestial presence that is still present in the ancient forest & now they're the prey As the four friends struggle toward salvation they discover that death doesn't come easy among these ancient trees ...

This is the book on the way we eat Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer & scholar of everyday life Margaret Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners from the civilizations of ancient Greece & medieval Europe to the way that technology has altered & continues to alter our behaviour over dinner She writes of everything from cultural idiosyncrasies around preparation & consumption to the surprising origins of tableware
- forks took eight centuries to become common utensils the plate began as a four-day-old slice of bread Blending folklore history & humour this is a feast of fact & observation on one of our most primal rituals the meal
...

Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions & who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous Ritz London Hotel? This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime & provides us with all the expertise on the ceremony as well as the recipes Stories about the legendary afternoon teas at The Ritz & fascinating details about the history of tea drinking are complemented with passages from such diverse writers as Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde Over fifty recipes are included for different kinds of afternoon tea specialities from delicate sandwiches strawberry shortcake & rose petal jam to crumpets & muffins for hearty teas in front of a roaring fire The author gives an infallible guide to the many blends of tea & their suitability to particular occasions Beautifully presented & delightfully illustrated this book is the perfect gift for tea drinkers everywhere ...

The Rivals for Catan is a reimplementation of Catan Card Game Each player portrays a prince for Catan developing their individual provinces & competing to build a more successful province than the other The basic mode of play is similar to the original Catan Card Game where players expand their provinces by building settlements connected by roads Players may also build expansions in their settlements that aid them in various ways or upgrade their settlements to cities to allow more expansions to be built They build these additions by using resources that they accumulate each turn which are determined by the roll of a die Cards are drawn on each turn to replenish the players& hands The players may also use action cards that directly affect either their own province or their opponent&s province The Rivals for Catan features a reduced pool of cards without the more aggressive style of action cards found in the original Catan Card Game Therefore all action cards will be able to be used from the beginning of the game unlike in the original card game Ways to Play The Introductory Game focuses on the basics of the card game featuring gameplay that is more appropriate for newcomers This game is played to 7 victory points &

Includes:: 36 Expansion Cards in four stacks This play style should take beginner players 25 to 30 minutes to play Three Theme Games add more rules expansions & aggressive cards These Theme Games may be played individually or combined to play a variant called " The Duel of the Princes" Each Theme Game adds 24 Expansion & Event Cards to the cards from the Introductory Game which are placed in two stacks separately from the cards from the Introductory Game When playing a Theme Game playtime should be around 45 to 60 minutes As with the original Catan Card Game players can also play the Tournament Game in which each player chooses specific cards to build their deck ahead of time from which they draw from during the game Theme The theme of The Rivals for Catan is no longer restricted only to the feudal era of the Middle Ages like the original Catan Card Game The Introductory Game portrays the very early years of the world of Catan while each Theme Game takes place in progressively later eras These eras are known as " The Era of Gold" " The Era of Turmoil" & " The Era of Progress" Age 10 Players 2 Play Time 45 Minutes

...

You will need The Rivals for Catan to play this expansion The Rivals for Catan Age of Darkness a 90-card expansion for The Rivals for Catan

Includes:: three separate theme sets that can be used with the base game The Era of Intrigue – You will witness the confrontation of followers of new & old beliefs & take part to determine Catan&s spiritual balance " Religious Dispute" causes both players to lose cards; Churches & Temples minimize losses; Temple cards strengthen your access to your own draw stacks Church cards lure opposing heroes & earn gold With a Church & a Temple you may build the Great Thing stead & end the conflict The Era of Merchant Princes – Using the " Commercial Harbor" & the " Merchant&s Residences" decisive buildings in the struggle for trade advantage players try to control Catan&s commerce " Maritime Trade Monopolies" & the " Master Merchants" enhance trade ships " The Shipbuilder" reduces the building costs of ships Dominate trade using clever card combinations! The Era of Barbarians – Use Castles Border Fortresses the Strategist the Caravel & new heroes to fend off both the barbarian attacks & your rival&s efforts to dominate your holdings Ages 12 2 Players Play Time 45-60 Minutes

...

Follow a little fish on her epic journey downriver as she travels out into the unknown With stunning artwork from Hanako Clulow ...