Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-Ray player in order to play THE COMPANY OF WOLVES is a psychologically themed retelling of Little Red Riding Hood from a Freudian & slightly feminist angle Grandma tells her granddaughter strange stories of handsome yet heavily eyebrowed strange men spouses who disappear during the full moon & storks & eggs ...

Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful & hard We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself & others can help us face up to & win through the hardship & find a sense of inner peace However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping & happiness & can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds & well-being Instead we concentrate on 'doing achieving' & having' Now bestselling author & leading authority on depression Professor Paul Gilbert explains how new research shows how we can all learn to develop compassion for ourselves & others & derive the benefits of this age-old wisdom In this ground-breaking new book he explores how our minds have developed to be highly sensitive & quick to react to perceived threats & how this fast-acting threat-response system can be a source of anxiety depression & aggression He describes how studies have also shown that developing kindness & compassion for self & others can hep in calming down the threat system as a mother's care & love can soothe a baby's distress so we can learn how to soothe ourselves Not only does compassion help to soothe distressing emotions it actually increases feelings of contentment & well-being Here Professor Gilbert outlines the latest findings about the value of compassion & how it works & takes readers through basic mind training exercises to enhance the capacity for & use of compassion ...

Many of us have a tendency to measure our self-worth by comparing ourselves to others But when we fail to reach our own families communities or societies 'ideals' this often results in feelings of inadequacy anxiety & low mood We may become self-critical experience shame & a sense of being different from others Although an improvement in 'self-esteem' is what we may feel we want this is not necessarily what we need This is because self-esteem is often associated with times when things are going well but can fail us when things do not go to plan In contrast self-confidence built from self-compassion can help us when things are going well & make us more resilient when things are difficult This book uses the ideas & practices of Compassion Focused Therapy to help build self-confidence Attention is also paid to difficulties that often come hand in hand with lack of self-confidence such as anxiety depression substance use & anger ...

There is good & increasing evidence that cultivating compassion for one's self & others can have a profound impact on our physiological psychological & social processes In contrast concerns with inferiority shame & self-criticism can have very negative impacts on these processes & are associated with poorer physical & mental health The Compassionate Mind Workbook is for anyone who is interested in how compassion
- in the form of ideas & practices derived from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) & other approaches
- may help us to engage with understand & ultimately try to alleviate suffering CFT utilises both Buddhist practices & Western psychological science It draws on neuroscience insights into emotion regulation & identity formation interpersonal psychology & a range of psychotherapeutic models CFT-based interventions can help people with a range of mental health problems develop compassion for themselves be open to the compassion of others & develop compassion for others This workbook is a step-by-step guide to CFT in which the chapters build your understanding of yourself the skills that give rise to a compassionate mind & ways to work with whatever difficulties you're struggling with in life The exercises prompts & case stories in this book provide an understandable & practical way to develop compassion

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Horace (65-8 BC) is one of the most important & brilliant poets of the Augustan Age of Latin literature whose influence on European literature is unparalleled Horace's Odes & Epodes constitute a body of Latin poetry equalled only by Virgil's astonishing us with leaps of sense & rich modulation masterly metaphor & exquisite subtlety The Epodes include proto-Augustan poems intent on demonstrating the tolerance humour & the humanity of the new leaders of Rome robust love poems & poems of violent denunciation; the Odes echo Greek lyric poetry reflecting on war politics & the gods & celebrating the pleasures of wine friendship love poetry & music Steeped in allusion to contemporary affairs Horace's verse is best read in terms of his changing relationship to the public sphere & David West's superb new translation is supplemented by a lucid introduction illuminating these complexities extensive notes a chronological survey & a glossary of names 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 ...

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & Charlie & the Great Glass Elevator together in a single bumper volume with phizz-whizzing new Roald Dahl branding! In CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Mr Willy Wonka opened the gates of his amazing factory to Charlie Bucket our hero & four repulsive children They are Augustus Gloop (greedy) Veruca Salt (spoiled) violet Beauregard (gum-chewer) & Mike Teavee (TV addict) Next in CHARLIE & THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR Charlie & his family find themselves orbiting the Earth with Mr Willy Wonka WHOOSH! So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Pay attention please Mr Wonka wouldn't like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings & now you can listen to CHARLIE & other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices including Kate Winslet David Walliams & Steven Fry
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All four Clever Polly books in one volume including Clever Polly & the Stupid Wolf Polly & the Wolf Again Tales of Polly & the Hungry Wolf & More Stories of Clever Polly & the Stupid Wolf Drawing occasionally on well-known fairy tales & skilfully blending fantasy & reality these stories are bursting with humour originality & charm & Polly not scared at all outwits the wolf on each & every occasion! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The classic series that broke audience records when it was broadcast from the CBBC Broom Cupboard in 1985 comes to DVD in one complete set for the very first time! In the heady days of Louis XIII s France lives Dogtanian & three courageous Muskehounds Athos Porthos & Aramis Pledged to a life of adventure they are mavericks fighting for justice despite their sometimes unorthodox methods Chivalry honour & companionship are all upheld as they battle against the forces of evil legendary swordsmanship helping them escape danger in the nick of time This is exciting story of a loyal young courageous pup & three debonair Muskehounds fighting for honour & justice against the powerful Richelieu They are a law unto themselves but forever faithfully follow their motto One For All & All For One Special Features Character Biographies Character Fact Files Theme Tune Lyrics An Exclusive Episode Of King Arthur & The Square Knights Of The Round Table Sing-A-Long Karaoke Of Original Theme Tune Desktop Wallpaper Bonus Episode Of Around The World With Willy Fog & the Dogtanian Special TV Movie ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A collection of three classic animated tales & The Swan Princess& is based on the classic fairy-tale of Swan Lake with the voices of John Cleese Steven Wright Jack Palance & Sandy Duncan The budding romance between Prince Derek & Princess Odette comes under threat with the intervention of the evil Rothbart In the sequel & The Swan Princess & the Secret of the Castle& Prince Derek sets out to rescue his mother Queen Uberta from the clutches of the evil Clavius Clavius wants to get his hands on Derek&s magical Orb but Princess Odette & her friends beat him to it They hide the Orb & when Clavius takes them prisoner use its magical powers to transform Odette into a swan so that she can escape However if the Orb is damaged Odette will never be able to change back into her human form Whilst in & The Swan Princess & the Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom& evil sorceress Zelda recruits the reluctant Whizzer a strange-looking bird to help her steal the magical Forbidden Arts from the castle in Swan Lake They manage to obtain all but one of the original notes so Zelda kidnaps Princess Odette demanding that Prince Derek hands over the remaining one in return ...