How will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change contributing the lion's share of carbon to the atmosphere while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels Today the majority of the world's megacities are located in coastal zones yet few of them are adequately prepared for the floods that will increasingly menace their shores Instead most continue to develop luxury waterfront condos for the elite & industrial facilities for corporations These not only intensify carbon emissions but also place coastal residents at greater risk when water levels rise In Extreme Cities Dawson offers an alarming portrait of the future of our cities describing the efforts of Staten Island New York & Shishmareff Alaska residents to relocate; Holland's models for defending against the seas; & the development of New York City before & after Hurricane Sandy Our best hope lies not with fortified sea walls he argues Rather it lies with urban movements already fighting to remake our cities in a more just & equitable way As much a harrowing study as a call to arms Extreme Cities is a necessary read for anyone concerned with the threat of global warming & of the cities of the world ...

To have a well-developed sense of adventure is a true gift Now you can treat someone to one of the best experiences of their life! Enjoy some of the most heart-thumping adrenaline-pumping thrills in the world! These adventure days away are the perfect extravagances you could possibly want yourself & your best friends to enjoy Get in on the action-packed adventures now! This is your chance to race the ultimate Big Boys Dodgems cars! This is real motor racing in fantastic Saloon Stockcars accompanied by live commentators & trophies for the winners On arrival you will be greeted with light refreshments whilst being briefed on the session&s events by the Race Steward Next it&s onto the main event
- the opportunity to drive a real 1200cc Saloon Stockcar around this Championship track Your driving experience will begin with one practice session of three laps followed by two race heats each consisting of 10 laps Based on the points you have scored in the heats the steward of the meeting will stream competitors into their Championship Final group
- an electrifying 10 lap race that will pit you against drivers of similar ability The winners of the Championship Finals will line up for the five lap Showdown Shoot Out Race in order to find the overall winner of the event Before departing there will be a presentation ceremony where the winners will be given their all important trophies When can you go? This experience is available on selected dates usually at least one per month throughout the year You must take your experience prior to the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? You will spend Approx. 4 hours at the venue You need to know The minimum age to participate in this activity is 17 years old All drivers must be reasonably fit The maximum height for participants is 198m (6ft 6") The minimum height is 147m (4ft 10 ") The maximum weight is 127kg (20 stone) Please note you must hold a driving licence or a provisional licence 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? There will be a maximum of 32 paprticipants on the day Family & friends You are welcome to bring spectators to watch however there is a £5 admission charge We can’t control the weather! This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Locations Midlands
- West Midlands
- Birmingham Valid until 01032017



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Shoot amazing footage in full HD with the Extreme Fliers Camera Module for the Micro Drone 20 Capture stunning aerial photographs ...

Meet the Extreme Fliers Micro Drone 20 following on from the successful Micro Drone 20 This palm sized quad-copter is suitable for everyone whether a first time user or a seasoned professional it is designed to work straight out of the box with practical uses in mind New & enhanced functionality the Extreme Flies Micro Drone 20 boasts- Added functions powered by Micro Drone 30 Three speed setting Standard Fast & Insane Inverted flying Flip 180 degrees or take off upside down! Return Home? Smart Orientation Mid Air Stunts Fly Micro Drone in a spacious area hovering around 3 metres from the ground Adjust the sideways & forwardbackward trim buttons to hover in a stable position Switch to Stunt Mode " Beginner Advanced" by sliding to the right Push the control sticks in the direction you want to flip The pre-programmed algorithm will make Micro Drone perform a 360 degree mid-air flip Flick " Invert" while flying & the Drone will flip 180 degrees to fly upside down Technical Spec Battery Rechargeable 37 Li-Po Micro Drone weight 34g Dimension 85 x 85cm USB (Universal Serial Bus) charging port Flight Time 6-8 mins Transmitter 24GHZ Four Rotors Front A Front B Back A Back B Batteries & Spares Insert four AA batteries into the handset Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries Only use a single brand of batteries (mixing is not recommended) Insert batteries with the correct polarity as illustrated in the battery compartment Exhausted batteries should be removed from the handset & Micro Drone Do not short circuit the battery terminals Do not mix Alkaline Carbon Zinc or Rechargeable batteries Batteries must be handled under adult supervision at all times Camera not included Camera Port Self stabilising CPU Gyro control 120m range 360° flips 180° inverted flying ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Follow up to the original children's animated TV series ' The Real Ghostbusters' set some years later after a dip in paranormal activity has led to the original characters leaving to pursue new careers When strange things begin to happen again original ghostbuster Egon Spengler (voice of Maurice La Marche) recruits a new team of younger ghostbusters & together they battle the supernatural beings throughout New York City & beyond ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) is a British doctor working in a New York hospital When the body of a man who died in his emergency room disappears he starts making unwanted enquiries which lead him to the door of eminent surgeon Dr Lawrence Myrick (Gene Hackman) but Guy soons finds himself in danger from those who want the hospital&s secret to remain undiscovered Actors Hugh Grant Gene Hackman Sarah Jessica Parker Bill Nunn John Toles-Bey Debra Monk David Morse & Paul Guilfoyle Director Michael Apted Certificate 15 years & over Year 1996 Screen Widescreen 2351 ; Fullscreen Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital Surround Additional Languages French ; Italian Subtitles Arabic ; Bulgarian ; Dutch ; English ; French ; German ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Romanian ; Spanish ; English For The Hearing Impaired ; Italian For The Hearing Impaired Duration 1 hour & 54 minutes (approx)
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Full HD Action Camera with multiple sporting functions including deep underwater photography & videoing The New e Xtreme Action Camera is used for extreme action video photography they are lightweight compact & very reliable in providing excellent video footage

Includes:: Remote control Waterproof case 8GB SD Card & helmet mount Product Features The e Xtreme Plus has an incredibly powerful chip & super wide 170 degree lens to ensure that you obtain High Quality & High Definition videos & pictures Incredible high-resolution up to 1920 x 1440 at 30 fps & 1280 x 720 at 120 fps video to enable stunning immersive footage of you & your world You can easily create one yourself a video without spending hours in the editing room the Time Lapse Video function allows the camera to capture a Time Lapse video automatically Featuring a powerful audio system the e Xtreme Plus captures clean high quality sound Its cutting-edge microphone delivers dynamic sound throughout your recordings allowing them to sound smooth & more natural than ever Action Camera video mode that captures the worlds most immersive 170 degree wide-angle perspective It means that you can capture more of yourself & your surroundings in the shot resulting in captivating ultra-engaging footage in every shoot! Weighing just 78 grams the tiny e Xtreme Plus camera ensures its your performance not its presence that holds your audiences attention The small size makes it absolutely ideal for mounting to any position The e Xtreme Plus features built-in Wi-Fi allowing you to connect to the Action Camera App Smart Remote & more The Action Camera App transforms your phone or tablet into a live video remote for your camera offering full control of all functions & settings easy shot preview & playback The Smart Remote means that you can control your Action camera from distances of up to 20 meters Full HD Recording 1920 x 1080 60FPS 16 Megapixel Camera Waterproof up to 55m 20m Wi Fi Range 170 Wide Angle Lens

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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 Nick Nolte plays tough no-nonsense Texas ranger Jack Benteen whose childhood friend Cash (Powers Boothe) is now a ruthless drugs baron on the other side of the border Jack finds himself recruited by the CIA to eliminate Cash who allegedly has secret government documents ...

Highlights of the Inaugural 1991 US Championships held on Colorado's Mount Crested Butte in the US Extreme Skiing Championship with one aim for every competitor to be named the National Extreme Ski champion ...

Veteran globetrotter Phoebe Smith sets out to prove that outdoor adventures are available in the UK which rival anything found elsewhere in the world In this sometimes scary frequently funny & intriguing journey around the country Phoebe attempts to discover & conquer its wildest places From spending the night in the decaying wreckage of a World War Two bomber at Bleaklow to pitching next to the adrenaline-inducing sheer drops of Lizard Point Phoebe's extreme sleeps defy her perceptions of the great outdoors & teach her about herself along the way ...