IN THE LOOP finds writerdirector Armando Iannucci expanding his critically acclaimed satire THE THICK OF IT for the big screen & features a cast including Peter Capaldi (TORCHWOOD) James Gandolfini (THE SOPRANOS) Tom Hollander (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN) Peter Capaldi (THE THICK OF IT) Steve Coogan (I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE) & former child star Anna Chlumsky (MY GIRL) The foul-mouthed comedy follows the US President & UK Prime Minister as they conspire to start a war & promote is as a 'good thing' US General Miller (Gandolfini) disagrees as does British Secretary of State for International Development Simon Foster (Hollander) When the mild-mannered minister appears on TV is"ed out of context & made to look like he endorses the conflict he suddenly finds his every move under the watchful eye of the PM's amoral chief of communications (Capaldi) The Brits soon find themselves in Washington & at the centre of what will become an insurmountable 'mountain of conflict' ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play In The Loop is a foul-mouthed comedy that draws on non-specific events to create a world that is terrifyingly familiar The US President & UK Prime Minister fancy a war but not everyone agrees that war is a &good thing& US General Miller (James Gandolfini
- The Sopranos The Taking Of Pelham 123) certainly doesn&t think so & neither does the British Secretary of State for International Development Simon Foster (Tom Hollander
- Pirates of the Caribbean Pride & Prejudice) But when the mild-mannered minister inadvertently appears to back the war on prime-time television he immediately attracts the attention of the PM&s venomously aggressive communications chief Malcolm Tucker (reprised from The Thick of It by Peter Capaldi) who latches onto him like a hawk Soon the Brits are in Washington where diplomatic relations collide with trans-Atlantic spin doctors & Foster&s off-hand remark quickly spirals into an insurmountable &mountain of conflict& Actors Steve Coogan James Gandolfini Anna Chlumsky Tom Hollander David Rasche Peter Capaldi Chris Addison Natasha Sattler Zach Woods Harry Hadden-Paton Jen Carden Joanna Scanlan James Smith & Paul Higgins Director Armando Iannucci Certificate 15 years & over Year 2009 Screen Widescreen Languages English
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The trials we face in this life can feel overwhelming Life often seems broken-shattered into a million pieces-and at times we may wonder if our mess is "too big" for God We can convince ourselves we are too far away from God's grace for it to reach us where we are Sheila Walsh knows this feeling all too well-and the hiding & shame that result from it But in this six-session video study she shows how using spiritual disciplines such as confession prayer & meditation on Scripture helped her break free from this cycle of despair & experience newfound joy as a child of God-fully known fully loved & fully accepted She reveals that while we will never be completely "fixed" on earth God's power can be made perfect in our weakness He is waiting to accept us-having already promised to love us heal us & carry us through to the end Our brokenness can be the beginning of something beautiful & accepting the fact that we are broken can be the key to finding God's strength in the middle of the mess This study guide

Includes:: video discussion questions Bible exploration & in-between session study materials that will help you practice the spiritual discipline Sheila is discussing each week as she leads you & your group members through the journey of brokenness Sessions include Brokenness Is the Beginning Brokenness Is Hard Brokenness Is Loud Brokenness Is to Be Shared Brokenness Is the Path to Healing Brokenness Is Temporary Designed for use with the In the Middle of the Mess Video Study (sold separately)

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Jennifer Worth's bestselling memoirs of her time as a midwife have inspired & moved readers of all ages Now in In the Midst of Life she documents her experiences as a nurse & ward sister treating patients who were nearing the end of their lives Interspersed with these stories from Jennifer's post-midwife career are the histories of her patients from the family divided by a decision nobody could bear to make to the mother who comes to her son's adopted country & joins his family without being able to speak a word of English In the Midst of Life also gives moving insights not just into Jennifer's life & career but also of a period of time which seems very different to today's fast-paced world ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The captivating new novel from the multi-million-bestselling author of The House of the Spirits & The Japanese Lover ' In some of the most beautiful passages in the novel Allende explores the gentle but redemptive depths of mature love & the paths it can take Allende has an unflashy wisdom to offer a maturity that illuminates her storytelling it pursues an age-old question how to live a full life & find meaning not just survive or endure one's past' Financial Times on In the Midst of Winter New York Times bestseller Isabel Allende returns with a beautifully crafted multi-generational novel of struggle endurance & friendship against the odds Amid the biggest Brooklyn snowstorm in living memory an unexpected friendship blossoms between three people thrown together by circumstance Richard Bowmaster a lonely university professor in his sixties hits the car driven by Evelyn Ortega a young undocumented migrant from Guatemala But what at first seems an inconvenience takes an unforeseen & darker turn when Evelyn comes to him & his neighbour Lucia Maraz desperately seeking help Sweeping from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala to turbulent 1970s Chile & Brazil & woven with Isabel Allende's trademark humanity passion & storytelling verve In the Midst of Winter is a mesmerizing & unforgettable tale Praise for Isabel Allende Isabel Allende is a master storyteller When it comes to love Isabel writes from the heart to the heart & I feel all the richer for having been touched by her' Santa Montefiore If Allende's life depended on her narrative gifts she'd not only survive but reign' Los Angeles Times Isabel Allende is the most romantic of writers & The Japanese Lover is a novel of high romance & lush sensuality unashamedly about the enduring power of love & ending on a note of grace' The Times Lush storytelling with a liberal dusting of South American magical realism & a multi-gener-ational narrative sweep' Financial Times Internationally beloved Allende as effervescent in her compassion social concerns & profound joy in storytelling as ever brings both humor & intensity to this madcap soulful & transporting tale of three survivors who share their traumatic pasts Allende has a rare & precious gift for simultaneously challenging & entrancing readers' Booklist starred review Grief & loss are transformed into healing friendship in this fantastic novel A suspenseful icy adventure Filled with Allende's signature lyricism & ingenious plotting the book delves wonderfully into what it means to respect protect & love' Publishers Weekly This winter's tale has something to melt each frozen heart' Kirkus Reviews ...

The Bodyguard& with bling Top DJ Darrell Usher Raymond) comes to the aid of mobster Frank Pacelli (Chazz Palminteri) one night while working Unfortunately by way of a reward he has to protect the gang boss&s beautiful daughter Dollyn (Emmanuelle Chriqui) ...

'A gripping beautifully written novel that I devoured in a dayas thrilling as it is fascinating' Hannah Kent author of Burial Rites Sweden 1856 Blackasen Mountain a distant place of rumour superstition & now
- murder They say it was the Lapp who killed the three men But something is not right Ester knows it
- but to help the settlers is to betray her people Magnus feels it too Sent by the Minister to survey the mountain he cannot resist its mystery And Lovisa banished from the city by her father travelling with her sister's husband she is perhaps closest of them all to the wildness of the place Three people caught in the haunting light of the midnight sun

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Simple Fast & Delicious Recipes for Every Family Kids Job Life When you're pulled in a million different directions how can you possibly please the whole family with food that is both wholesome & speedy? Bestselling author Jo Pratt shows you the secrets to make it possible Split into three parts-' Monday to Friday Survival' ' The Busy Weekend' & ' Cling On To Your Social Life'-Jo's tips & techniques are both easy & proven All of Jo's recipes have been devised to make life easier with shortened preparation & cooking times & frankly brilliant plan-ahead tips Perhaps most importantly these recipes are tried & true crowd pleasers This is the perfect companion for the busy family who wants to live & eat deliciously well ...

A true story of two brothers & the war that changed everything Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling & Barroux's stunning ...

The complete & definitive history of how Roman generals carved out the greatest & longest-lasting empire the world has ever seen The Roman army was one of the most effective fighting forces in history The legions & their commanders carved out an empire which eventually included the greater part of the known world This was thanks largely to the generals who led the Roman army to victory after victory & whose strategic & tactical decisions shaped the course of several centuries of warfare This book by the author of THE PUNIC WARS concentrates on those Roman generals who displayed exceptional gifts of leadership & who won the greatest victories With 26 chapters covering the entire span of the Roman Empire it is a complete history of Roman warfare ...