Samuel Whitehead landlord of the Rose & Crown is a stranger in the lonely East Anglian village of High Eldersham When the newcomer is stabbed to death in his pub & Scotland Yard are called to the scene it seems that the veil dividing High Eldersham from the outside world is about to be lifted Detective-Inspector Young forms a theory about the case so utterly impossible that merely entertaining the suspicion makes him doubt his own sanity Surrounded by sinister forces beyond his understanding & feeling the need of rational assistance he calls on a brilliant amateur & 'living encyclopedia' Desmond Merrion Soon Merrion falls for the charms of a young woman in the village Mavis Owerton But does Mavis know more about the secrets of the village than she is willing to admit? Miles Burton's novels have long been neglected as mere puzzles but his skill at elaborating intricate plots combined with their realistic village settings mean that the best of his books deserve a broad new readership Like the novels of Freeman Wills Crofts Burton's best work is fast-paced & crisply told & The Secret of High Eldersham
- which uncovers ancient secrets in sleepy rural England
- is among the most entertaining of all his crime stories

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The Secret Of Kells is a magical animated classic that tells the story of Brendan a young monk whose life is changed forever when he is initiated into the secrets of the Book of Kells & embarks on an extraordinary adventure meeting fearsome monsters Vikings & a serpent god along the way! From the producers of Kirikou & Belleville Rendez-Vous & nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is a unique & stunning adventure for the whole family ...

Originally released in 1993 & widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs of all time Secret of Mana invites players on an action-packed adventure taking on the role Randi along with his two companions Primm & Popoi as they battle a treacherous empire to reclaim the magical power of Mana & bring the world back to order Embark on an action-packed worldwide adventure in the 3D remastered version of Secret of Mana Take on the role of Randi a young boy tasked with reviving the magical power of Mana In order to defeat the forces of evil Randi Primm & Popoi must befriend the eight elementals who hold the power that comprises Mana The legacy of Mana returns as the brave warriors set forth to bring balance back to the world Features Audio Updates – including a newly arranged musical score & voiced characters 3D Graphics
- revamped visuals for the entire game; a vivid Mana-filled world rebuilt in 3D for the first time Upgraded Gameplay – the original system has been reworked in an effort to realise a modern action-RPG with enhanced gameplay Dialog Scenes Added – several core scenes from the original story now newly visualised in-game Interlude Episodes – br&-new conversations showing the amusing interactions between Randi & his comrades as they travel between adventures Text English French German Spanish Voice Over English Japanese
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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 Can a kid from Kansas come to New York to conquer the business world & maneuver his way from the mailroom to the boardroom in a matter of weeks? Michael J Fox proves it can be done in this very funny lampoon of corporate business life Fresh out of college he&s determined to climb New York&s corporate ladder in record time by masquerading as an up-&-coming executive even though he&s really the new mail boy However Fox&s plans begin to go awry when the boss&s wife falls in love with him & he falls in love with a junior executive who also happens to be the boss&s mistress ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Get ready to meet some runaway rodents with an earth-shattering secret! Suspenseful & heartwarming this beautifully animated odyssey stars Mrs Brisby a mild-mannered mother mouse with a plan to move Heaven & Earth (or at least her house & home) to save her family from Farmer Fitzgibbon&s plough! Along the way she gets some help from a lovelorn Crow a busybody neighbour shrew & a fearsome Great Owl Unfortunately Mrs Frisby will need an engineering miracle to hoist her home & for that she must face a mysterious rat fend off a ferocious cat & claim a magic amulet! But when Mrs Frisby discovers the astounding secret of NIMH it could change her life forever! This timeless tale of love courage & determination will transport the whole family into an enchanting world
- where the bravest hearts live in the meekest of mice Actors Norbert Auerbach Hermione Baddeley Lucille Bliss John Carradine Charles Champlin Dom De Luise Shannen Doherty Ian Fried Elizabeth Hartman Tom Hatten Derek Jacobi & Wil Wheaton Director Don Bluth Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 1982 Screen Widescreen 1851 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Additional Languages German; Spanish Subtitles None listed Duration 1 hour & 19 minutes (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players


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The second book in the ancient Greek Mysteries series a thrilling follow up to Mark of the Cyclops is a mix of Sherlock Holmes & ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta with stunning illustrations from up-&-coming illustrator Freya Hartas This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish Scribe Nico & his friend Thrax are back for another adventure in ancient Greece Their master has brought them to Delphi to seek guidance from the great oracle But between the majestic hills of the sacred city a sinister plot has been formed & a farmer's daughter has gone missing Can Nico & Thrax solve the clues save the girl & learn the secret of the oracle? This dramatic & mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters & insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum Perfect for fans of the Roman Mysteries or anyone interested in ancient Greece ...

Maglos & his High Priest father control the access to the sacred site of Stonehenge where the worlds of the living & the dead meet twice a year But times are & when Maglos' father dies in suspicious circumstances his uncle makes Maglos his slave Soon after two strangers arrive from distant lands They teach Maglos the secrets of of a new strong metal which will soon be all important
- the secret of the stones Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers aged 8
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At last the Secret Origins of the World&s Greatest Heroes in The New 52 can be revealed! The beginnings of the most popular characters in the DC Universe are finally told here in stories that fans have been clamoring for since September 2011 Included here are the origins of The Last Son of Krypton & Kara Zor-El Supergirl plus the first Robin Dick Grayson Written by a host of the industry&s brightest talent including Jeff Lemire (Justice League United) Greg Pak (Batman Superman) & Tony Bedard (Green Lantern Corps) with painted covers by Lee Bermejo (JOKER) this new series is a fantastic way to jump on with the DC Universe! Collects Secret Origins 1-4 ...

An atmospheric love story with a twist by the author of The Rabbit Back Literature Society In a small hillside town Olli Suominen
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The history of Peebles spans nine centuries so it is inevitable that there is a wealth of history in which to delve for nuggets of interest David I of Scotland used to visit Peebles Castle in the late 1100s to hunt the parish church of St Andrew was founded in 1195 & the town was made into a royal burgh by David II in 1367 The River Tweed did not have a bridge at Peebles until 1467 just a few years after burgh records were started during the reign of James II In the sixteenth century the town was surrounded by a wall with defensive bastel houses remains of which can still be seen The social history changed dramatically with the arrival of the railways in the nineteenth century as woollen mills took advantage of both the fast flow of the river & easy transportation of goods; the trains also brought flocks of tourists to the picturesque setting establishing Peebles as a holiday location Traces of the town's fascinating history are visible to the enquiring eye & local author Liz Hanson endeavours to uncover some of the secrets of Peebles ...