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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Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions Without it there would be no history & no civilization as we know it But how when & where did writing evolve? In a succinct absorbing & well-illustrated text Andrew Robinson discusses the history of decipherment & then each of the major writing systems in turn from cuneiform & Egyptian & Mayan hieroglyphs to alphabets & the scripts of China & Japan An invaluable guide to the worlds major writing systems The Story of Writing is a book to read for both pleasure & enlightenment ...

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 ...

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 ...

The four words " Once upon a time" are extraordinarily powerful They herald adventures magic enchanted creatures & mysterious transformations They conjure far-off lands brave hunters determined princesses fearsome giants & talking animals Above all they begin our favorite fairy tales Fairy Tales the debut game of the Storyline series invites you to craft your own original fairy tales beginning with that remarkable phrase “ Once upon a time” In this fanciful card game three to eight players craft a story together with each player contributing characters places objects & events to the narrative Fairy Tales is a collaborative storytelling game that encourages the players to play cards to add to the story & embellish on them Each round a player will be the narrator & will ask the other players for a specific type of card such as an object or location to add in to the story All other players will select one of these cards from their hand & the narrator will choose the one they like most & award that player a point Players 3-8 Suggested ages 6 ...

Continue your own fanciful adventure stories with the spooky addition of Scary Tales the second installment of Story Line! In this simple beautifully-illustrated card game three to eight players create a story together with each player contributing characters places objects & events to the narrative Two narrator decks & over a hundred story cards are included to provide ample replayability & Scary Tales introduces cards to add fright & mystery to your tales Will your villain be a Wicked Vampire or a Mad Scientist? Will their lair be in a Mysterious Swamp or a Haunted Chapel? prepare yourself for a frightful evening; this story is yours for the telling! Players 3-8 Playing time 15-20 Ages 8 ...

Storyteller's Word a Day is packed with discerning data & insight on how to get the most out of every word Set it on the breakfast table talk about it together tell stories & create a daily word-learning habit that will take kids' storytelling to another planet 368 pages Colour ...