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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 This animated comedy from producer Guillermo Del Toro & director Jorge Gutierrez follows the journey of manolo a young man who embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where He must face his greatest fears Rich with a fresh take on pop music favourites & featuring a unique visual style it&8217;s a story that encourages us to celebrate the past & look forward to the future Actors Diego Luna Zoe Saldana Channing Tatum Ron Perlman Christina Applegate Directors Jorge R Gutierrez Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Aspect Ratio 169
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The first of a two-book set that contains the early myths & legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war The Silmarillion The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth & Valinor for the Tales were the first form of the myths & legends that came to be called The Silmarillion Embedded in English legend & English association they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history the Lost Tales of Elfinesse In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods & Elves Dwarves Balrogs & Orcs; of the Silmarils & the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography & cosmology of Tolkien's invented world This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive & classic style of the black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales ...

The second of a two-book set that contains the early myths & legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war The Silmarillion This second part of The Book of Lost Tales

Includes:: the tale of Beren & Luthien Turin & the Dragon & the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves & the Fall of Gondolin itself the finest & most exciting depiction of a battle that Tolkien ever wrote Each tale is followed by a commentary in the form of a short essay together with texts of associated poems & contains extensive information on names & vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive & classic style of the black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales

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'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable brilliantly imagined about the agony of loss & the pain of young adulthood' The Times' This is no saccharine fairytale but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily Mail This illustrated edition

Includes:: two new short stories
- Cinderella A Version & The Rat King the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things
- & an afterword from the author' Once upon a time there was a boy who lost his mother ' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths & fairytales so beloved of his dead mother he finds the real world & the fantasy world begin to blend That is when bad things start to happen That is when the Crooked Man comes & David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes wolves & monsters in his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things



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' Another island in the Great Ocean has many sinful & malevolent women who have precious gems in their eyes' In his Book of Marvels & Travels Sir John Mandeville describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem & on into Asia & the many wonderful & monstrous peoples & practices in the East He tells us about the Sultan in Cairo the Great Khan in China & the mythical Christian prince Prester John There are giants & pygmies cannibals & Amazons headless humans & people with a single foot so huge it can shield them from the sun Forceful & opinionated the narrator is by turns bossy learned playful & moralizing with an endless curiosity about different cultures Written in the fourteenth century the Book is a captivating blend of fact & fantasy an extraordinary travel narrative that offers some revealing & unexpected attitudes towards other races & religions It was immensely popular & numbered among its readers Chaucer Columbus & Thomas More Anthony Bale's new translation emphasizes the book's readability & his introduction & notes bring us closer to Mandeville's medieval worldview ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling & definitive translation new to Penguin Classics Very little is known about Master Mo or the school he founded However the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect & is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy The book contains sections explaining the ten key doctrines of Mohism; lively dialogues between Master Mo & his followers; discussion of ancient warfare; & an extraordinary series of chapters that include the first examples of logic dialectics & epistemology in Chinese philosophy The ideas discussed in The Book of Master Mo
- ethics anti-imperalism & a political hierarchy based on merit
- remain as relevant as ever & the work is vital to understanding ancient Chinese philosophy Translator Ian Johnston has an MA in Latin a Ph D in Greek & a Ph D in Chinese & was Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Sydney University until his retirement He has published translations of Galen's medical writings early Chinese poetry (Singing of Scented Grass & Waiting for the Owl) & early Chinese philosophical works (the Mozi &
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- the Daxue & Zhongyong) In 2011 he was awarded the NSW Premier's Prize & the PEN medallion for translation Unlike previous translations this version

Includes:: the complete text It also

Includes:: an introduction & explanatory endnotes 'A landmark endeavour'
- Asia Times'A magnificent & valuable achievement'
- Journal of Chinese Studies' Eminently readable & at the same time remarkably accurate Johnston's work will be the standard for a long time'
- China Review International' Compelling & engaging readingwhile at the same time preserving the diction & rhetorical style of the original Chinese'
- New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies











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Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that is fondly referred to by teapigs as a superhero among teas' thanks to its natural antioxidant qualities It is widely consumed in both food & drink in Japan but is becoming increasingly popular around the world as its health benefits & unique taste are embraced globally Louise Cheadle & Nick Kilby uncover the history behind this phenomenal green powder looking at how matcha is specially grown graded & ground They also examine the health benefits of this super tea which has been used for centuries by Buddhist monks to keep them focused during meditation & how it is used today to flavour everything from Kit Kats to Oreos bread to ice cream Matcha shots were served at New York Fashion Week in 2015 reflecting the growing popularity of this fascinating beverage & many are predicting matcha will replace kale as the next big superfood' Detailing the history of matcha how it's produced its immense health benefits & its varied culinary uses The Book of Matcha also features over 40 recipes that show you how to use this versatile & antioxidant ingredient at home ...

Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? If you ran your school what would the rules be? Would you rather talk to animals or speak every language in the world? How fast can you run? Answer these questions & much more with real life comparisons
- how do you compare to an animal another human or even your parents? Collect your own data & enjoy silly facts quizzes & scrapbook activities Write draw cut-out & fully make this book about you!
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A follow up to the bestselling ALL ABOUT METhe Book of Me is a beautiful interactive journal perfect for children to fill in & complete to create a lasting record of exactly who they are From how to have the best ever sleepover to fill-in dream journals & lists of life ambitions to designing your own beauty product range this book will document every last detail There are also gorgeous bespoke illustrations throughout to be coloured in This book will make a beautiful special gift for friends or family to treasure forever ...