Oscar nominees Ed Harris & Robert Forster star in self-taught identical twin filmmakers Logan & Noah Miller's autobiographical family drama about a pair of twin brothers who return to their small town after failing to find success as major league baseball players Their dreams of becoming professional athletes dashed the brothers attempt to rethink their lives while reconciling their love for their homeless father (Harris) Deeply shamed by their derelict dad's chronic shameful behavior the brothers find themselves in a personal crisis after going to work at the local rock quarry & having to contend with their ne'er-do-well friends ...

Touching the Rock is a unique exploration of that distant infinitely strange 'other world' of blindness John Hull writes of odd sounds & echoes of people without faces of a curious new relationship between waking & dreaming of a changed perception of nature & human personality He reveals a world in which every human experience
- eating & lovemaking playing with children & buying drinks in the bar
- is transformed' The incisiveness of Hull's observation the beauty of his language make this book poetry; the depth of his reflection turns it into phenomenology or philosophy' Oliver Sacks neurologist & bestselling author (1933-2015)' He lets us see with no trace of self-pity or self-praise how blindness has become for him a genuine acquisition an unforeseeably rich gift that has made from him what so few of us are excellent watchers & hearers of the world triumphant in the teeth of ruin' Reynolds Price American novelist (1933-2011) Notes on Blindness a feature film & virtual reality experience by Peter Middleton & James Spinney based on John's original audio diaries The project is an Archer's Mark Production in association with Fee Fie Foe Films & 104 Films in co-production with Agat Films & Cie Ex Nihilo wwwnotesonblindnesscouk

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Touching the Void is a heart-stopping true account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes He & his climbing partner Simon reached the summit of the remote peak Siula Grande A few days later Simon staggered into base camp exhausted & frost-bitten with news that Joe was dead What really happened to Joe makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Kevin Mac Donald&s (&A Day in September&) docu-drama is based on a true story In 1985 two ambitious young British mountaineers Joe Simpson & Simon Yates set off to scale the treacherous west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes They reached the summit on day three but shortly after starting the descent Simpson fell & broke his leg badly This accident turned their daring expedition into a desperate fight for survival when Yates had to decide whether to stay with Simpson & wait to be rescued (and possibly die) or leave him behind to save his own life ...

The book behind the BAFTA award-winning film Winner of the NCR Award for non-fiction & the Boardman Tasker award Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes He & his climbing partner Simon reached the the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1995 A few days later Simon staggered into Base Camp exhausted & frost-bitten with news that that Joe was dead What happened to Joe & how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Two lost souls live isolated from the world After a terrible car accident involving his family 12-year-old Mark is sent to live with his aunt Fiona (Seymour) on a beautiful & remote island Isolated from most of the world Fiona & a park ranger are the only human inhabitants of this wind-swept island home to herd of wild horses Her reclusive personality makes Mark&s new life on the island difficult but he soon begins to see the beauty of the nature & the animals around them including the horses they are forbidden to touch When the mother of a young colt is killed Mark breaks the rules & begins to feed & nurture the young animal At first Fiona is furious but as she & Mark begin to create their own family bonds she helps him to keep the horse from starving & each learns lessons from the other about compassion faith & family ties Actors Mark Rendall Jane Seymour Charles Martin Smith Gloria Slade James Mc Gowan Danielle Bouffard Andrew Tarbet Vickie Papavs & Jef Mallor Director Eleanor Lindo Certificate PG Year 2002 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 30 minutes (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players
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Touch Master 3 offers a compilation of 20 addictive games in one appealing to all ages experienced & casual gamers alike for easy pick up & play gaming Players work through the collection of puzzle action card strategy & word challenges exclusively on Nintendo DS Gamers can participate in single player two person multiplayer or download play options Unlimited replay is available through collectible bonuses & gameplay elements including Badges Trophies & Wizard points Players can test their skill at games such as Bumperball Slime Assault Domino Run Dice King 2 Prismatix 2 Wild Words & more Wide Gameplay Variety Experience 20 games in one with new puzzle challenges & rewards in this immersive assortment of addictive gameplay 5 Different Game Genres Play puzzle action card strategy & word games to become a Touch Master expert With this wide variety in one package there is something for everyone Become the Grand Touch Master Track game progress by collecting Trophies & Badges to earn wizard points & unlock new player titles Get all 500 wizard points & become the Grand Touch Master Challenge Friends & Family Compete with friends & family via two person multiplayer or download play using the game’s local wireless multiplayer feature to determine who is the ultimate Touch Master ...

Touch Master 4 Connect Features 20 Challenging Games Boxdrop Card Pirates Spider Kings Super Boxxi Super Cell Chaos Coco Loco Dodge Bull Draggle Drop 11 Ball Feeding Frosty Ink Rally Monster Madness Cattle Drive Pharaoh's 9 Quik Match Sudoku 6 Tic Tac Trivia Tri-Towers Tricky Fish Vinci-ball Touch Master Connect features a compilation of 20 fun & addictive pick-up-&-play action strategy puzzle trivia & card games based upon AMI Entertainment Network's successful Megatouch touchscreen games Developed by Double Tap Games Touch Master Connect is the first game for the Nintendo DS & DSi that will allow players to post their high scores & badge achievements on social networking sites Facebook & Twitter from the handheld system via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in addition players will be able to see how they stack up against other players via a worldwide leader board Also through Nintendo DS Download Play players can share up to three games with local friends Competitive "offline" gameplay offers Touch Master Connect players the chance to challenge a friend in person With "system swap" multiplayer two players can take turns on the same DS or DSi to compete head-to-head or for best score Players with the Nintendo DSi will be able to customize their profile with a picture taken by the DSi Camera as well as take "high score" pictures once a high score is topped Play addictive puzzles based on the Megatouch series of classic arcade-style games that are perfect for hours of on-the-go fun Connect to compete by linking your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DS to Facebook & Twitter profiles to post scores & challenge your friends to see who's best! ...

A fresh effective & enduring way to lead starting with your next interaction Most leaders feel the inevitable interruptions in their jam-packed days are troublesome 208 pages Conant Douglas R ...

Gloves with special fingertips for operating capacitive touch screens when it is cold The gloves allow you to use your smartphone also in autumnwinter & are ideal for sports walks & Christmas fairs A special silver thread in the fingertips establishes the conductivity & guarantees full control & precise operation of capacitive touchscreens The touchscreen gloves are made from cotton & can be washed by hand; they are a practical & stylish accessory for your outdoor activities ...