Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Simon Schama presents an epic five-part series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day Drawing on original scholarship & Schama&s own family history this is a story that is at once deeply historical & utterly contemporary taking viewers on a journey from the Biblical past to tomorrow&s front pages Travelling the globe from the Middle East to Eastern Europe from New York & Berlin to Cairo & Jerusalem the story unfolds with the help of a dazzling cast of historical characters vivid storytelling stunning location photography & encounters with people who live with the passions & perplexities of the Jewish story today At the heart of & The Story of the Jews& is a compelling argument about distinctiveness & difference separation & isolation tolerance & prejudice but it is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought Jewish imagination & Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all Actors Simon Schama Certificate PGYear 2013 Screen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Closed Captions Yes Duration 4 hours & 55 minutes (approx)
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The Little Book of Spitfire delves into the history of an aircraft fully deserving of the accolade legendary
- the Supermarine Spitfire Built in greater numbers than any other aircraft of the time examples of this icon of British aviation are still flying today This book pays tribute to her designer R J Mitchell & in honour of the Few who flew & maintained her in those dark days of war The Story of the Spitfire DVD details this amazing feat of engineering that potentially changed the course of World War II?
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play It was the Supermarine seaplane racer plane that led directly to the development of its famous younger brother the incredible Supermarine Spitfire Is there any other plane that is so loved by its pilots? World War II veterans say it is a pleasure to fly there was a magic about this magnificent plane While Spitfires couldnt fly at night & there was a lack of communication what the Spitfire couldnt do was dramatically outweighed by what it could! The instantly recognisable Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most famous fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain in 1940 Had they not been there the outcome of the Battle of Britain could have turned out very different we have a lot to thank the Spitfire for! Many Spitfires have been restored & can be seen at air shows to this day Ever wanted to know more about the amazing feat of engineering that potentially changed the course of World War II? Then this is the DVD for you! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play SPITFIRE A PILOTS VIEW DVD The Supermarine Spitfire remains one of the all time classic fighters & certainly one of the most recognised In Britain it has become part of folklore the aeroplane that helped save the UK in the Battle of Britain Aviation fans the world over often wonder what it would be like to fly this famous plane This stunning action video offers you the chance to experience the pilot s perspective with in-cockpit cameras Join aerobatic ace Tony Bianchi in what was once WWII ace Ginger Lacey s personal Spitfire Mark IA as it is put through its paces This DVD features the Mark IA Mark V Mark XIV Mark XVI & Mark XIX aircraft LITTLE BOOK OF SPITFIRE In the history of the aeroplane there is one aircraft that is fully deserving of the accolade legendary
- the Supermarine Spitfire Against overwhelming odds in the Battle of Britain (July-October 1940) & taking part in major actions in every operational theatre in World War II the Spitfire became a symbol of victory & was perceived by the public to be the RAF fighter Built in greater numbers than any other aircraft of the time examples of this icon of British aviation are still flying today paying tribute to her designer R J Mitchell & in honour of the Few who flew & maintained her in those dark days of war
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Tractors at Work Richard Sturdey visits Salop Steam Rally at Onslow Park & shows us some of the more unusual machines from the 1920 s in action including a 1927 Caterpillar & a Huber & Runeley also from the US In the next programme Richard Sturdey continues to describe the attributes of some of the vintage working farm machinery in action at the Salop Steam Rally Today s machines include 1920 s & 30 s Nuffield Caterpillar International Mogul International Crawler & the Fordson Super Major with a combination of propane gas & diesel powered engines In the final programme from the Salop Steam Ralley Richard Sturdey looks at the vintage big-boys machines designed for tractor-pulling ie peforming under extra loads Tractors at work include Leyland Fordson Nuffield Livery Allis Lance Bulldog & Case Working Tractors The first programme finds us in Sussex watching vintage tractors from the 1930 s & 40 s hard at work still doing real jobs on the farm mowing ploughing & hedgecutting Machines include Fordson Massey Ferguson David Brown Nuffield & Marshall Back on the farm in the second episode with some more 1940 s tractors this time they are ploughing drilling & muck-spreading! Machines include those made by Case Ford Fiat Claas John Deere & Leyland The final on the farm programme looks at some of the powerful tractors of the 2nd half of the 20th century working in the fields Manufacturers include John Deere Fendt Ford New Holland Massey Ferguson DOE Challenger Lamborghini & Marshall David Brown Tractors The first programme features the story of David Brown Tractors a key name in British Tractor history
- from their early beginnings through to the 1960s We then pick up the David Brown story in the 1970 s in the second installment when the use of these well-loved tractors expanded from working on the farm to the production of industrial models for use on the highways We look at a number of models hard at work in a variety of situations In the final installment of the David Brown story we come up to date with numerous purchasers including CASE IH & the subsequent development & production of new machines Leyland Tractors & Farming Moves Forward In the first programme we look at working machines from another well known British firm Leyland Tractors Leyland had their heyday in the 1970 s but originally grew out of Nuffield Universal which was the first tractor launched by Morris Motors in 1948 We then conclude the Leyland Tractor story looking at their final years during the 1970 s before the company was sold off in 1982 The final programme looks at some of the engineering developments in the 21st century in order to ensure farming methods keep moving forward We see some of machines employed in removing hedging & spreading slurry
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Travel along the story path & discover an enchanted world where fairy princesses battle with monsters from the deep & vampire cats zoom through the galaxy on silver unicorns This innovative twist on the classic quest tale allows young readers to choose their own characters settings & plots at every turn With a simple easy-to-follow structure & bold quirky imagery by award-winning illustrator Madalena Matoso this is an imaginative storytelling experience for children of all ages Who will you meet? Where will you go? What will you do next? It's all up to you ...

This write-in activity book combines story prompts writing tips & inspiring"es from well-known authors with tips on developing a plot inventing characters writing dialogue & setting the scene There are blank pages to write your own stories & jot down ideas plus an elastic closure to keep it all together ...

Structure is Character Characters are what they do Story events impact the characters & the characters impact events Actions & reactions create revelation & insight opening the door to a meaningful emotional experience for the audience Story is what elevates a film a novel a play or teleplay transforming a good work into a great one Movie-making in particular is a collaborative endeavour
- requiring great skill & talent by the entire cast crew & creative team
- but the screenwriter is the only original artist on a film Everyone else
- the actors directors cameramen production designers editors special effects wizards & so on
- are interpretive artists trying to bring alive the world the events & the characters that the writer has invented & created Robert Mc Kee's STORY is a comprehensive & superbly organized exploration of all elements from the basics to advanced concepts It is a practical course presenting new perspectives on the craft of storytelling not just for the screenwriter but for the novelist playwright journalist & non-fiction writers of all types



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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 This highly-regarded Thames anthology from the 1980s presented a diverse range of high-quality single dramas that would serve as pilots for possible future series Among these screenplays were many notable successes these included Woodentop which introduced The Bill&s much-loved characters PC Carver & WPC Ackland; Lytton&s Diary both written by & starring Peter Bowles; & linked screenplays The Traitor & A Question of Commitment featuring Alec Mc Cowen in the role of master spycatcher Mr Palfrey (later seen in Mr Palfrey of Westminster) Inspector Ghote Moves In starring Alfred Burke & Tony Doyle Judgement Day starring Carol Royle & Tony Steedman Secrets starring John Castle & Barbara Kellerman Woodentop starring Mark Wingett & Gary Olsen The Traitor starring Alec Mc Cowen & Tim Pigott-Smith Lytton&s Diary starring Peter Bowles & Frances Tomelty King & Castle starring Nigel Planer & Derek Martin Ladies in Charge starring Carol Royle & Amanda Root Thank You Miss Jones starring Susie Blake & Patrick Barlow Making News starring Bill Nighy & Celia Imrie Snakes & Ladders starring Peter Blake & Duncan Preston A Question of Commitment starring Clive Wood & Donald Burton Hunted Down starring Alec Mc Cowen & Stephen Moore Special Feature Singles& Night starring Robin Nedwell Originally produced as a Storyboard edition this play was ultimately transmitted outside the series banner ...

Enjoyable & engaging practice for the revised 2018 Cambridge English Young Learners (YLE) Storyfun Level 4 Student's Book provides full-colour preparation material for Cambridge English Movers It contains eight fully-illustrated stories with accompanying activities for students to enjoy These include songs & exam-style questions that practise the grammar vocabulary & skills needed at each level Extra speaking practice & projects provide opportunities for extension beyond the units The Student's Book now comes with a Home Fun Booklet which provides activities for students to complete at home & allows parents to support learning Fun Online Activities in the Cambridge Learning Management System (CLMS) are accessed via a code in the front of the book ...