Written in Paris in the early 1950s this book created instant controversy in its analysis of modern society that had allowed itself to be hypnotized by socio-political doctrines & to accept totalitarian terror on the strength of a hypothetical future ...

It is the year 1152 & a beautiful woman rides through France fleeing her crown her two young daughters & a shattered marriage Her husband Louis of France has been more monk than monarch & certainly not a lover Now Eleanor of Aquitaine has one sole purpose to return to her duchy & marry the man she loves Henry Plantagenet destined for greatness as King of England It will be a union founded on lust renowned as one of the most vicious marriages in history & it will go on to forge a great empire & a devilish brood This is a story of the making of nations & of passionate conflicts between Henry II & Thomas Becket; between Eleanor & Henry's formidable mother Matilda; between father & sons as Henry's children take up arms against him
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Orange Is the New Black meets Gone Girl in this ingenious psychological thriller Publishers Weekly 400 pages Immergut Debra Jo ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play THERE&S NOWHERE TO RUN NOWHERE TO HIDE NO WAY TO STOP THE CARMade when Jaws was still the most successful film of all time The Car has almost exactly the same premise but replaces the ocean with the Utah desert & the shark with a Lincoln Continental Mark III of possibly supernatural origin When two teenage cyclists & a hitch-hiking musician are killed in apparently deliberate hit-&-runs the police department of Santa Ynez investigates whereupon the seemingly driverless vehicle turns on its hapless officers as well & when the car strikes rather too close to the home of Captain Wade Parent (James Brolin) he vows to stop at nothing to defeat it Director Elliot Silverstein (Cat Ballou A Man Called Horse) keeps everything as slick & streamlined as the car itself turning the desert landscape into a powerfully mythic backdrop for a potent clash between the forces of good & those of inexplicable but clearly implacable evil Actors James Brolin Kathleen Lloyd John Marley RG Armstrong & John Rubinstein Director Elliot Silverstein Certificate 12 years & over Year 1977 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 32 minutes (approx) ...

From the first motor cars & classic cars to today's supercars & Formula 1 this is the ultimate book about the history of the car Packed with stunning photography & featuring more than 2000 cars The Car Book shows you how cars have evolved around the world over the the last 130 years & their impact on society as objects of curiosity symbols of status & luxury & items of necessity Extensive catalogues showcase the most important marques & models organized in categories such as sports cars convertibles & city compacts The book also features virtual photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from each era such as the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Ford Model T Lamborghini Countach & Ferrari F40 while cross-sections of key engines explore the driving force behind them Lavishly illustrated feature spreads detail the stories of the men machines & magic that helped create the car world's most famous marques & made brands such as Porsche Mercedes-Benz Aston Martin & Cadillac household names If you love cars then you'll love The Car Book It is simply a must-have title for all car enthusiasts ...

A fun-filled summer holiday adventure from Enid Blyton's classic Family series with brand new line illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Aleksei Bitskoff Mike Belinda & Ann are delighted when Dad buys two caravans for them to live in They become the Caravan Family & they are really lucky
- not only do they have wonderful homes but they go on amazing holidays & see the world! The perfect holiday story for readers of all ages! Also available The Seaside Family Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children's author of all time thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair The Faraway Tree The Mysteries The Famous Five & The Secret Seven Her fantasy books including The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair are among her most popular creations & they promise to enchant boys & girls for generations to come Enid Blyton takes her place alongside Roald Dahl Beatrix Potter & A A Milne as one of Britain's true heritage children's authors ' Her books were terrific page-turners in the way no others were'
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It's January 1st 2015 & the UK is the first nation to introduce carbon dioxide rationing in a drastic bid to combat climate change As her family spirals out of control Laura Brown chronicles the first year of rationing with scathing abandon Will her mother become one with her inner wolf? Will her sister give up her weekends in Ibiza? Does her father love the pig more than her? Can her band the dirty angels make it big? & will Ravi Datta ever notice her? In these dark days Laura deals with the issues that really matter love floods & pigs The Carbon Diaries 2015 is one girl's drastic bid to stay sane in a world unravelling at the seams ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A young man who hasn&t a bean in the world turns fate around to find fame fortune love & success in this light dramatisation of the Arnold Bennett novel starring Alec Guiness ...

Rise & Shine Sick & Tired After All Carnival Daddy&s Car Lovefool Been It (Radio Edit) Losers War My Favourite Game Erase Rewind Hanging Around Higher For What It&s Worth You&re The Storm Live & Learn Communication I Need Some Fine Wine & You You Need To Be Nicer Don&t Blame Your Daughter (Diamonds) Godspell Bonus Track Burning Down The House ...

When Alton's ageing blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him he agrees After all it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall & Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future But like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined As his relationship with his uncle develops & he meets the very attractive Toni deeply buried secrets are uncovered & a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion Alton's mother is in for a surprise! ...