The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! This beautifully illustrated picture book finds Thomas in crisis when he finds himself going slower & slower He is delighted when the Fat Controller tells him that he needs new wheels He can't wait to puff around Sodor showing them off Three Cheers for Thomas is a great way to introduce the little blue engine to children aged 2 & up Little ones will love meeting classic characters such as Percy James Gordon & Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway Also look out for A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life & friendship for over 70 years He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear Winnie-the-Pooh & Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage ...

A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world & throughout history told in Marcia Williams& much-loved comic-strip style Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world & throughout history From writers to warriors & astronauts to activists discover their awesome stories & be amazed by their achievements Marcia Williams& much-loved comic-strip style will encourage even the most reluctant reader to enjoy this inspirational book packed with facts"es & jokes ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play This charming romantic comedy tells the story of three American secretaries & their search for love in Rome After throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain & making a wish each of them eventually finds what they are looking for For Frances (Dorothy Mc Guire) it is waspish author Clifton Webb For Anita (Jean Peters) there&s office romeo Rossano Brazzi & for Maria (Maggie Mc Namara) a real-life handsome prince Louis Jourdan Exquisitely photographed amidst the splendours of the Eternal City & Venice this gorgeous sun-soaked movie will make you want to book a flight on the next plane to Italy! & as an added bonus you also hear Frank Sinatra singing the wonderful Oscar (1954) winning title song Actors Clifton Webb Dorothy Mc Guire Jean Peters Louis Jourdan Maggie Mc Namara Rossano Brazzi Howard St John Kathryn Givney & Cathleen Nesbitt Director Jean Negulesco Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 1954 Screen 2551 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (40) Additional Languages French ; German ; Italian ; Spanish Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; French ; German ; Italian ; Spanish Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour & 37 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require either a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play In the first part of acclaimed Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski&s extraordinary THREE COLOURS trilogy BLUE represents Liberty (of Equality & Fraternity) in the French flag & national motto Julie (Juliette Binoche) is a young musically gifted Frenchwoman who has just lost her daughter & renowned composer-husband Patrice (Claude Duneton) in a tragic car accident During her long physical & emotional convalescence a journalist questions Julie about the widespread rumor that she&s the actual composer of all Patrice&s work She rebuffs the journalist&s inquiry regarding her husband&s music but she does not deny it Upon leaving the hospital Julie takes a flat in Paris & struggles to start anew--but not until she destroys Patrice&s final unfinished work--a huge symphony for 12 orchestras to be played at a gala celebrating the upcoming unification of 12 European nations However another copy surfaces & gradually as Julie discovers some surprising secrets about her husband&s life she&s drawn back to the music & the pleasures of existence Kieslowski uses color as metaphor ingeniously adding immense emotional depth to the story that is unfolding on screen As Julie Binoche is a striking cinematic presence Her transition from a destroyed widow to a woman who has learned to embrace life gives BLUE the heart & soul that makes it a powerful moving work ...

The final installment of Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski&s brilliant THREE COLOURS trilogy RED stands for Fraternity (of Liberty & Equality) in the French flag & national motto Valentine Dussaut (the angelic Irene Jacob) a young student & model accidentally hits a dog with her car She attends to its injuries only to discover that the animal&s bitter owner Judge Joseph Kern (Jean-Louis Trintignant) doesn&t care for it--or anything--anymore Valentine adopts the dog but it runs away straight back to the judge&s home When she returns to fetch the animal she is shocked to find the judge eavesdropping on his neighbors& telephone conversations Although initially morally disgusted Valentine finds herself mesmerised by him; his sorrow & isolation intrigue her & mirror her own feelings of sadness Soon their relationship evolves into a platonic yet passionate love that frees the judge from his guilt & cynicism & opens a future of happiness for Valentine Kieslowski&s last film as a director is a bona fide work of art--aesthetically pleasing philosophically challenging & supremely engaging As in the other films of the trilogy where he makes intentional use of the colours of the titles BLUE & WHITE within the films here he employs the colour red on several levels to further explore & illuminate the themes of this particular story Although the director&s early death was a tragic loss for the film world his THREE COLOURS trilogy will stand forever as one of cinema&s most profound achievements ...

Take your taste buds to the max with some of the best Food & Drink experiences in the world Why not satisfy your sweet tooth with some of the most luxurious foods from different places on the planet It is nothing but Heaven on Earth for any food lover out there Enjoy the overnight stays & fill your belly morning noon & night A perfect luxury for either yourself & a loved one or a delightful treat for someone special in your life! Sit back & enjoy some contemporary British cooking delivering delicious food Head chef Dan Graham champions the use of fresh seasonal produce from local suppliers & their own garden so you can expect exciting flavours showcasing the best of Yorkshire The restaurant is nestled within The Talbot Hotel an historic Grade II listed building in the heart of Malton a charming market town Once you arrive you will be seated at your table & given the set tasting menu After ordering your three courses you will be presented with a glass of Prosecco each to enjoy with your meal All other drinks & additional food will need to be purchased separately on the day After your meal you can relax by an open fire in the drawing room or in summer outside on the terrace Unfortunately due to factors beyond our control James Martin no longer runs this restaurant When can you go? This experience is available Monday to Saturday lunchtimes throughout the year excluding public holidays How long does this activity last? The experience will last Approx. 212; hours although there is no set time You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old If you have any dietary requirements please check to see if there is an alternative on booking There are no qualifications required for this experience This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? The experience is for you & a friend there will be other people dining on the day Family & friends Unfortunately this experience is not suitable for spectators Locations North
- North Yorkshire
- Malton Valid until 01032017

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Here we drink three cups of tea to do business; the first you are a stranger the second you become a friend & the third you join our family & for our family we are prepared to do anything
- even die' Haji Ali Korphe Village Chief Karakoram mountains Pakistan In 1993 after a terrifying & disastrous attempt to climb K2 a mountaineer called Greg Mortenson drifted cold & dehydrated into an impoverished Pakistan village in the Karakoram Mountains Moved by the inhabitants' kindness he promised to return & build a school Three Cups of Tea is the story of that promise & its extraordinary outcome Over the next decade Mortenson built not just one but fifty-five schools
- especially for girls
- in remote villages across the forbidding & breathtaking landscape of Pakistan & Afghanistan just as the Taliban rose to power His story is at once a riveting adventure & a testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit


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In every generation on the island of Fennbirn a set of triplets is born three queens all equal heirs to the crown & each possessor of a coveted magic Mirabella is a fierce elemental able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers Katharine is a poisoner one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomach-ache Arsinoe a naturalist is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose & control the fiercest of beasts But becoming the Queen Crowned isn't solely a matter of royal birth Each sister has to fight for it & it's not just a game of win or lose it's life or death The night the sisters turn sixteen the battle begins The last queen standing gets the crown Three Dark Crowns is a heart-stopping fantasy from Kendare Blake acclaimed author of Anna Dressed in Blood ...

On a spring evening in Istanbul Peri is on her way to a dinner party
- a night of luxury a far cry from her upbringing But
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Jack loves his job as an ad exec Jack also loves rock & roll He especially loves QED Finally Jack loves Jill Jill loves her job at the art gallery She loves the unique visions & most of all Jill loves Jack But love is never easy & lately things have been rocky for the couple Fortunately Jack has the perfect solution! He's planned the vacation of Jill's dreams
- Paris for a weekend over Valentine's Day with passes to an invite-only gallery showing
- it'll be a complete surprise Jill's been busy too She's booked them both a secret trip to London with tickets to a very special QED show There's just one problem
- both trips are scheduled to start the same night! When an airport mishap sends the couple to different destinations Jack ends up in the middle of a dastardly plot to hijack the gallery's prize exhibit Meanwhile Jill ends up in London & before too long she's on the arm of one of the guys in the band! Can Jack & Jill find their way out of their respective predicaments & back into each other's arms?


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