Winner of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize three dream-like tales of memory & war Visiting a friend in the French countryside a man finds himself cast into the quandaries of historical whim religious identity & seeing without sight; a walk along the seashore upon the anniversary of a death becomes a reverie on building sandcastles; & an innocent break-in at the ruins of an archbishop's residence takes a turn towards disaster In three stories that prove the unavoidable connections of our past Toshiyuki Horie creates a haunting world of dreams & memories where everyone ends up where they began
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One day a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest As time passes he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument & eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father & son who are picnicking in the woods The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York where his piano playing makes him a huge star He has fame fortune & all the music in the world but he misses the friends & family he has left behind A moving tale of exploration & belonging from an exciting debut author-illustrator ...

Hear the best-selling book The Bear & the Piano come to life with this special gift-edition sound book One day a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest As time passes he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument & eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father & daughter who are picnicking in the woods The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York where his piano playing makes him a huge star He has fame fortune & all the music in the world but he misses the friends & family he has left behind in the woods Enjoy this moving tale of exploration & belonging from a prize-winning author-illustrator now brought to life with real piano sounds that tie in with the story ...

As the south is in turmoil an old terror emerges in the north Maniye child of both Wolf & Tiger clans has been named Champion of her people But they're unsure if she's an asset
- or a threat To buy time she joins Prince Tecuman's warband of outcasts & heads south to help him gain his crown She wants to discover her true place in the world but instead heads into the jaws of a fierce new conflict Civil war threatens as Tecuman & his twin sister battle for the throne for only one can rule Yet whoever triumphs will carry a heavy burden as a great doom has been foreseen that will fall across their whole world & soon Maniye finds herself at the heart of a political storm Danger is also shadowing her old home where Lord Thunder & his bear clan are attempting to unite the northern tribes But only extreme peril will end age-old rivalries An adversary from the most ancient of times is preparing to strike putting their lands & their very souls in danger & neither north nor south will be spared the terror to come The Bear & the Serpent is the second book in Adrian Tchaikovsky's epic fantasy series Echoes of the Fall following The Tiger & the Wolf
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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 Walking in the wild with a family of American Black Bears Fear turns to fascination as Gordon Buchanan wildlife cameraman & presenter of Springwatch Autumnwatch & Lost Land of the Tiger spends a year following a family of American Black Bears Gordon arrives in the beautiful forests of Minnesota in Spring just as the bears are coming out of their winter dens But before he can start filming he must overcome his own fears & prejudices Black Bears have a scary reputation Smitten by a young mother Lily & her feisty cub Hope Gordon experiences the drama of their lives& through three seasons Gordon & local bear expert Dr Rogers follow a wild bear family closer than we&ve ever seen before & with both the cub & her mother in mortal danger their tale is as emotional & gripping as any Hollywood block-buster Actors Gordon Buchanan Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2011 Languages English Subtitles English ...

From Number One bestselling picture book duo David Walliams & Tony Ross comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 & up At the top of the world surrounded by snow & ice lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go BOO! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow & surprises from two standout talents! ...

From Number One bestselling picture book duo David Walliams & Tony Ross comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 & up This book & CD edition comes with audio hilariously read by the author himself Warning very silly sound-effects included! At the top of the world surrounded by snow & ice lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go BOO! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow & surprises from two standout talents! ...

' Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist'
- DAILY MAIL Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians
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The Beara & Sheep's Head Peninsulas in the southwest of Ireland are both unspoilt & hold some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery These routes range from short hikes to longer treks coastal & inland something to suit everyone's interest Stroll the woodland & mountain trails of Gougane Barra or take on Hungry Hill for a more challenging hillwalk with lots more in between There is no better way to explore this landscape than on foot For a complete list of walking guides available from The Collins Press see wwwcollinspressie ...

Cursed by an enchantress because he has no love within his heart a prince is transformed into a terrible beast This figurine depicts The Beast in all his finery & resembles his outfit in the classic Beauty & The Beast 1991 film The figurine is made from resin Each piece is hand painted & slight colour variations are to be expected which makes each piece unique Supplied in branded gift box Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults only Disney Showcase figurine Handmade & hand painted Classic Disney characters Made from resin Branded Gift box ...