Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Paul Ziller directs this disaster movie following the havoc wreaked by a giant root system that grows at an exponential rate & tears through everything in its path A pair of environmentalists Kate (Luisa D& Oliveira) & Joe (Jesse Moss) are among the first to encounter the bizarre phenomenon of the root but so great is the damage it causes that it is soon a matter of widespread concern Government agent Jack Taylor (Adrian Pasdar) is one of those tasked with finding a way to contain the problem & seeks out plant expert Jocelyn Snow (Stefanie von Pfetten) for her advice There are a range of theories on what may lie behind the dangerous plant system but Jocelyn is convinced that the seed engineering of Frame Marcos (James Morrison) is at the heart of it ...

The first intelligent species to encounter mankind attacked without warning Merciless Relentless Unstoppable With little hope of halting the invasion Earth's last roll of the dice was to dispatch three colony ships seeds of Earth to different parts of the galaxy The human race would live on somewhere 150 years later the planet Darien hosts a thriving human settlement which enjoys a peaceful relationship with an indigenous race the scholarly Uvovo But there are secrets buried on Darien's forest moon Secrets that go back to an apocalyptic battle fought between ancient races at the dawn of galactic civilisation Unknown to its colonists Darien is about to become the focus of an intergalactic power struggle where the true stakes are beyond their comprehension & what choices will the Uvovo make when their true nature is revealed & the skies grow dark with the enemy? ...

When poachers steal dozens of eggs from Pup the bamboo shark&s reef he makes it his personal mission to save his brothers & sisters that have been taken This adventure soon takes Pup to the world of man above the depths of the sea
- an exciting destination for Pup However Pup&s friend Julius a White Tipped Shark is worried about Pup&s safety & sets out on his own quest to bring his best friend home safe
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Edited & introduced by Bill Bryson with contributions from Richard Dawkins Margaret Atwood Richard Holmes Martin Rees Richard Fortey Steve Jones James Gleick & Neal Stephenson amongst others this beautiful lavishly illustrated book tells the story of science & the Royal Society from 1660 to the present 464 pages Index Bryson Bill ...

Compulsory ujamaa villages in Tanzania collectivization in Russia Le Corbusier's urban planning theory realized in Brasilia the Great Leap Forward in China agricultural modernization in the Tropics-the twentieth century has been racked by grand utopian schemes that have inadvertently brought death & disruption to millions Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry? In this wide-ranging & original book James C Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields Centrally managed social plans misfire Scott argues when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not-and cannot-be fully understood Further the success of designs for social organization depends upon the recognition that local practical knowledge is as important as formal epistemic knowledge The author builds a persuasive case against development theory & imperialistic state planning that disregards the values desires & objections of its subjects He identifies & discusses four conditions common to all planning disasters administrative ordering of nature & society by the state; a high-modernist ideology that places confidence in the ability of science to improve every aspect of human life; a willingness to use authoritarian state power to effect large- scale interventions; & a prostrate civil society that cannot effectively resist such plans ...

<DIV> The enchanting <I> New York Times<I> & <I>USA Today<I> bestselling series continues with installment number twelve!<DIV> 176 pages Mlynowski Sarah ...

When it comes to viewing art living in the information age is not necessarily a benefit So argues Michael Findlay in this book that encourages a new way of looking at art Much of this thinking involves stripping away what we have been taught & instead trusting our own instincts opinions & reactions Including reproductions of works by Mark Rothko Paul Klee Joan Miro Jacob Lawrence & other modern & contemporary masters this book takes readers on a journey through modern art Chapters such as " What Is a Work of Art?" " Can We Look & See at the Same Time?" & " Real Connoisseurs Are Not Snobs" not only give readers the confidence to form their own opinions but also encourages them to make connections that spark curiosity intellect & imagination " The most important thing for us to grasp" writes Findlay "is that the essence of a great work of art is inert until it is seen Our engagement with the work of art liberates its essence" After reading this book even the most intimidated art viewer will enter a museum or gallery feeling more confident & leave it feeling enriched & inspired ...

Illustrates the relevance of sociology to daily life through the use of images & photos In this title the engaging What Does a Sociologist See? feature shows how sociological concepts apply to the everyday world It

Includes:: topics such as globalization's connection to technology & gay rights & the anti-aging industry among others 592 pages Ferrante Joan (Northern Kentucky University)

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Now in its second edition Seeing the Bigger Picture examines the ways movies & popular culture can foster a deeper awareness of the political dilemmas & debates shaping our world Reviewing commercial films & documentaries the text illustrates the myriad ways that film & popular culture shape our understanding of capitalism & democracy war & terrorism civil rights & social justice campaigns & elections & the presidency This updated edition

Includes:: new chapters on media human rights & the environment In the aftermath of the American invasion of Iraq the book discusses the broad new spectrum of films about war; it also looks at capitalism & financial markets in popular culture in light of the financial crisis of 2008 Examining a range of vital issues that dot the political landscape this is an excellent comprehensive text for students of film & politics & a creative resource for courses in American government international relations popular culture & media studies This edition is accompanied by a website with links to additional material & film clips that will help facilitate the study of film & politics

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' This selection is a ceaseless delight there is a treat on almost every page' Daily Telegraph George Orwell wrote in his words from 'a desire to see things as they are' This new collection of his journalism & other writings including articles essays broadcasts poems book & film reviews from across his career shows his unmatched genius for observing the world Whether discussing Polish immigration or Scottish independence railing against racism defending the English language or holding an imaginary conversation with Jonathan Swift these pieces reveal a clear-eyed entertaining & eternally relevant chronicler of his age Edited with an introduction by Peter Davison' Orwell's luminous gift was for seeing things for noticing what others missed took for granted or simply found uninteresting for discovering meaning & wonder in the familiarity of the everyday Nothing escaped or seemed beneath his notice which was what made him such a good reporter Seeing Things As They Are is intended to be a collection first & foremost of his journalism with preference given to lesser-known pieces & reviews as well as some of the poems he wrote It is full of interest & curiosities' Jason Cowley Financial Times' Peter Davison gives us a feast of Orwell's shorter writings showing how from such hesitant beginnings he evolved into the writer of enduring importance we know committed to decency equality & political honesty who could nevertheless wax lyrical over the first signs of spring or an imaginary English pub' Gordon Bowker Independent ...