The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is intended as a conveniently-sized & clear large print dictionary that is particularly suitable for people with sight problems both adults & children It has been developed in close collaboration with the RNIB who approved all aspects of the design & layout so that it meets the needs of users This edition of the dictionary has been updated with the latest vocabulary such as broadband & bird flu A new supplementary section has quick-reference word game material for enthusiastic puzzle-solvers The dictionary also contains Usage Notes to help you deal with potentially sensitive & offensive terms The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is practical & especially clear making it the perfect choice for those who prefer the convenience of a large print dictionary ...

SEE the amazing vintage book covers featuring well-dressed skeletons evil dolls knife-wielding killer crabs! READ the shocking plots involving devil worship satanic children & haunted real estate! LEARN the stories of long-forgotten creators as well as familiar names like VC Andrews & Anne Rice Horror author & vintage paperback book collector Grady Hendrix offers killer commentary & witty insight on these trashy thrillers that tried so hard to be the next Exorcist or Rosemarys Baby It s an affectionate nostalgic & unflinching tour through the horror fiction boom of the seventies & eighties complete with story summaries & artist & author profiles Plus recommendations for which of these forgotten treasures are well worth your reading time & which should stay buried ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A man (John Cusack) convicted of killing a seedy sheriff is given a new life when a female pen pal (Nicole Kidman) enlists the aid of two journalists to try & get him off death row PRECIOUS& Lee Daniels adapts Pete Dexter&s novel Age Rating 15 ...

Meet the world's most amazing dinosaurs in this illustrated book with press-out die-cut pages which reveal a parade of prehistoric predators 64 pages 29 clr illus Jacobs Pat ...

Meet the world's most incredible insects in this illustrated book with press-out die-cut pages which reveal a parade of creepy-crawlies 64 pages 29 clr illus Hibbert Melanie ...

Papertoy Glowbots introduces 46 robots that have the added cool factor of lighting up whether using glow-in-the- dark stickers that come with the book or light sources like flashlights Christmas tree lights & electric tea lights The 46 die-cut paper robots are created by Brian Castleforte author of Papertoy Monsters along with the hottest papertoy designers from around the world Meet the robots & read about their entertaining backstories in the front then turn to the card stock section in the back to build them The templates are die-cut & ready to pop out fold & glue Bold colourful graphics ensure the robots look as amazing in the daytime as they do with the lights off ...

A breakthrough paper-folding book for kids-paper airplane meet origami meets Pokemon Papertoys the Internet phenomenon that's hot among graphic designers & illustrators around the world now comes to kids in the coolest new book Created by Brian Castleforte a graphic designer & papertoy pioneer who rounded up 25 of the hottest papertoy designers fro around the world (Indonesia Japan Australia Italy Croatia Chile etc) PAPERTOY MONSTERS offers 50 fiendishly original die-cut designs that are ready to pop out fold & glue The book interleaves card stock with paper stock for a unique craft package; the graphics are colourful & hip combing the edginess of anime with the goofy fun of Uglydolls & other collectibles Plus each character comes with its own back-story The results are delicious meet Pharaoh Thoth Amon who once ruled Egypt but is now a mummy who practices dark magic in his sarcophagus Or Zumbie the Zombie who loves nothing more than a nice plate of brains & yams Not So Scary a little monster so useless at frightening people that he has to wear a scary mask Yucky Chuck the lunchbox creature born in the deepest depths of your school bag Plus Zeke the monster under your bed Nom Nom eater of cities & Grumpy Gramps the hairy grandpa monster with his very own moustache collection

Includes:: 10 black templates for you to design your own paper toy monsters!

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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 Not just a great escape It was the greatest They called him Papillon meaning "butterfly" If only he had wings to go with the name Unable to fly Henri Charriere virtually willed himself free He persisted until he did the impossible escape Devil&s Island Based on Charriere&s bestseller & shot in Spain & Jamaica Franklin J Schaffner&s film of Papillon united two stars at key career junctions After a decade of fine work in The Great Escape The Sand Pebbles & Bullitt Steve Mc Queen found in Charriere another ideal tough-guy role Coming off The Graduate Midnight Cowboy & Little Big Man Dustin Hoffman again distinguished himself as Dega Charriere&s scruffy friend Actors Steve Mc Queen Dustin Hoffman Victor Jory Don Gordon Anthony Zerbe Bill Mumy & Woodrow Parfrey Director Franklin J Schaffner Certificate 15 years & over Year 1973 Screen Widescreen 2351 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages Dolby Digital (10) Mono German Subtitles English ; German ; Swedish ; Finnish ; Norwegian Duration 2 hours & 30 minutes (approx)
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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 Not just a great escape It was the greatest They called him Papillon meaning "butterfly" If only he had wings to go with the name Unable to fly Henri Charriere virtually willed himself free He persisted until he did the impossible escape Devil&s Island Based on Charriere&s bestseller & shot in Spain & Jamaica Franklin J Schaffner&s film of Papillon united two stars at key career junctions After a decade of fine work in The Great Escape The Sand Pebbles & Bullitt Steve Mc Queen found in Charriere another ideal tough-guy role Coming off The Graduate Midnight Cowboy & Little Big Man Dustin Hoffman again distinguished himself as Dega Charriere&s scruffy friend Actors Steve Mc Queen Dustin Hoffman Victor Jory Don Gordon Anthony Zerbe Bill Mumy & Woodrow Parfrey Director Franklin J Schaffner Certificate 15 years & over Year 1973 Screen Widescreen 2351 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages Dolby Digital (10) Mono German Subtitles English ; German ; Swedish ; Finnish ; Norwegian Duration 2 hours & 30 minutes (approx)
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An immediate sensation upon its publication in 1969 Papillon is a vivid memoir of brutal penal colonies daring prison breaks & heroic adventure on shark-infested seas Condemned for a murder he did not commit Henri Charriere nicknamed Papillon was sent to the penal colony of French Guiana Forty-two days after his arrival he made his first break for freedom travelling a thousand gruelling miles in an open boat He was recaptured & put into solitary confinement but his spirit remained untamed over thirteen years he made nine incredible escapes including from the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island This edition of Papillon one of the greatest adventure stories ever told

Includes:: an exclusive new essay by Howard Marks

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