Prolific film producer Han Sanping (RED CLIFF) takes to the director chair for this epic drama in which the events surrounding the founding of the People Republic of China unspool From the struggles faced by the Communist Party & its leader Mao Zedong to the civil war which it won THE FOUNDING OF THE REPUBLIC is a spellbinding recreation of what led to the proclamation of the People Republic in 1949 ...

This book is regarded as the perfect introduction to casting common hot metals in moulds providing all the information needed by amateur foundrymen Since 1954 when Foundrywork for the Amateur was first published the advance of technology & engineering has been enormous & there have been many revisions along the way However conditions in the 21st century are so far removed from the state of affairs in the 1950s that although the basic principle of the foundry remains the same the language & the presentation of the book was due to be uplifted This present edition therefore represents a complete rewrite to conform to the era & in particular to the availability of material which at one time was taken for granted Not only has the text been updated but the illustrations have been completely redrawn & on the basis of the advances made in the amateur foundry since the early days the photographs have also been renewed & increased in number This new edition also reflects the author's growing interest in the model steam locomotive ...

Four Arms is armed for battle with his massive Omni-Kix Armor! His powerful armor-clad boxing gloves deliver intense blows & when a villain is just out of reach Four Arms can send his fists flying through the air & KABLAM! Bad guy down! ...

When their beloved foster mother is killed in a holdup four tough brothers reunite in their old Detroit neighbourhood with revenge on their minds Mark Wahlberg plays the brawl-hungry leader Bobby His brother Angel (Tyrese Gibson) is a rowdy sailor with a high-strung Latina girlfriend (Sofi Vergara) Garrett Hedlun plays the young rock & roller of the clan & Outkast&s Andre 3000 Benjamin is the family man whose tenuous mob connection may link him to the killers Director John Singleton ably blends his action skills (SHAFT 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS) & his gift for capturing the warm heart at the centre of violent urban masculinity (BABY BOY BOYZ N THE HOOD) to create a cooked-to-perfection gangster stew A soundtrack jammed with 1970s Motown classics roots everything firmly in the gritty tradition of the best of that decade&s blaxploitation & urban revenge thrillers Action highlights include a skidding car chase through snowy streets some rough street hockey & a bullet-intensive neighbourhood shoot-out With its talented likeable cast clever plotting & sharp dialogue this is a real crowd-pleaser that nonetheless doesn&t shy away from depictions of street violence There&s not an ounce of fat on it no extraneous romance & no going straight at the end Terrence Howard (HUSTLE & FLOW) is the well-meaning but ineffectual detective who tries to put a lid on the boys& rebelliousness The spirits of Dirty Harry & Charles Bronson should be proud & action fans will be well pleased ...

Four Children & It is the number one bestseller from Jacqueline Wilson the award-winning bestselling creator of Tracy Beaker Hetty Feather & The Illustrated Mum A funny & heartwarming story of four children who discover an extraordinary way to make wishes come true Four Children & It is inspired by E Nesbit's classic Five Children & It Jacqueline Wilson's millions of fans will be gripped by the relationship between step-sisters Rosalind & Smash just as they love the story of sisters Jodie & Pearl in My Sister Jodie or Lily & Pixie in Lily Alone' Readers always ask who inspired me to be a writer Well I adored E Nesbit's books as a child
- & I liked her lifestyle too She liked Liberty clothes silver jewellery & buns for tea & so do I! My favourite E Nesbit story is Five Children & It
- & this is my modern day tribute to her fantastic story'
- Jacqueline Wilson Jacqueline Wilson has won many awards for her writing including the Guardian Children's Fiction Award & the Children's Book of the Year She is one of the nation's favourite authors & her books are loved by young readers not only in the UK but all over the world


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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 Every Christmas happily unmarried Brad & Kate (Vince Vaughn & Reece Witherspoon) escape divorced parents & exasperating relatives by getting on a plane This year a fog rolls in that even Rudolph&s nose couldn&t illuminate the airport shuts down & the couple is forced to celebrate four family Christmases in one hectic hilarious day Vince Vaughn & Reese Witherspoon lead an all-star cast in a comedy brimming with good cheer & great laughs Brad learns how not to install a satellite dish Kate battles an army of naughty-list kids in an inflatable Christmas castle & the two fill in for no-shows Mary & Joseph in a wacky holiday pageant Can Brad & Kate& s relationship survive Four Christmases? ...

Four Corners is an integrated four-skills English course for adults & young adults Four Corners Student's Book with Self-study CD-ROM Level 1 is designed for true beginning students requiring a thorough presentation of basic grammar vocabulary & functional language The twelve units cover high-interest topics such as daily life work & play food experiences & celebrations In Four Corners multiple speaking activities in every lesson tied to measurable outcomes help students & teachers see the results of their learning Additional ' Keep Talking' activities help students develop fluency As with other levels of Four Corners an extensive set of print & electronic course components is available to help develop students' communication & confidence ...

Four Corners is an integrated four-skills English course for adults & young adults Four Corners Student's Book with Self-study CD-ROM Level 3 is designed for low intermediate students requiring a thorough presentation of basic grammar vocabulary & functional language The twelve units cover high-interest topics such as style interesting lives our world personalities & the environment In Four Corners multiple speaking activities in every lesson tied to measurable outcomes help students & teachers see the results of their learning Additional ' Keep Talking' activities help students develop fluency As with other levels of Four Corners an extensive set of print & electronic course components is available to help develop students' communication & confidence ...

The number 1 choice for all users of the inland waterways This established popular & practical guide covers the canals & waterways in Wales & to the south of Liverpool Covered in this guide are Caldon Canal Llangollen Canal Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Neath & Tennant & Swansea Canals Montgomery Canal Shropshire Union Canal Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Trent & Mersey Canal River Weaver The detailed Ordnance Survey (R) maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks towpaths & boating facilities as well as pubs shops & restaurants in the area There are comprehensive navigational notes & descriptive text on the history of each canal & on local services & places of interest for which postcodes are included
- ideal to be used with sat-navs This practical A5 guide features 'lie flat' spiral binding & 'book mark' back cover flap for ease of reference In print for over 40 years the Collins Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals & rivers These bestselling guides are designed for anyone & everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways
- from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip as well as walkers cyclists & visitors Nicholson's
- The bestselling guides to Britain's Waterways


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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 The plan Kidnap your wife&s lover Take him to a remote warehouse Hurt him a little Scare him a lot Keep your hands clean
- hire a detective for the dirty work Simple? There&s no such thing as simple
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