The Help is the phenomenal international bestseller (that inspired the Oscar nominated film) by Kathryn Stockett published as a Penguin Essential for the first time Enter a vanished & unjust world Jackson Mississippi 1962 Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver There's Aibileen raising her seventeenth white child & nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; & white Miss Skeeter home from College who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared Skeeter Aibileen & Minny No one would believe they'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries they come to depend & rely upon one another Each is in a search of a truth & together they have an extraordinary story to tell ...

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 1 New York Times best seller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast Led by Emma Stone Academy Award-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress Doubt 2008) Octavia Spencer & Bryce Dallas Howard The Help is an inspirational courageous & empowering story about very different extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project
- one that breaks society&s rules & puts them all at risk Filled with poignancy humor & hope
- & complete with compelling never-before-seen bonus features
- The Help is a timeless universal & triumphant story about the ability to create change Actors Emma Stone Viola Davis Bryce Dallas Howard Octavia Spencer Jessica Chastain Ahna O& Reilly Allison Janney Anna Camp Eleanor Henry Emma Henry Chris Lowell Cicely Tyson Mike Vogel Sissy Spacek & Brian Kerwin Director Tate Taylor Certificate 12 years & over Year 2011 Screen 1851 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Subtitles English; English for the hearing impaired; Italian; Spanish; Swedish; Norwegian; Danish; Finnish; Icelandic; Portuguese Duration 2 hours & 16 minutes (approx)



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The Help is the phenomenal international bestseller (that inspired the Oscar nominated film) by Kathryn Stockett Enter a vanished & unjust world Jackson Mississippi 1962 Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver There's Aibileen raising her seventeenth white child & nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; & white Miss Skeeter home from College who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared Skeeter Aibileen & Minny No one would believe they'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries they come to depend & rely upon one another Each is in a search of a truth & together they have an extraordinary story to tell' The other side of Gone with the Wind
- & just as unputdownable' The Sunday Times'A big warm girlfriend of a book' The Times' Harper Lee's classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird has changed lives Its direct descendent The Help has the same potential an astonishing feat of accomplishment' Daily Express Kathryn Stockett was born & raised in Jackson Mississippi After graduating from the University of Alabama she moved to New York City where she worked in magazine publishing & marketing for nine years She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband & daughter The Help is her first novel
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Enter a vanished & unjust world Jackson Mississippi 1962 Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver There's Aibileen raising her seventeenth white child & nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; & white Miss Skeeter home from College who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared Skeeter Aibileen & Minny No one would believe they'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries they come to depend & rely upon one another Each is in a search of a truth & together they have an extraordinary story to tell ...

A 1960s-era Mississippi debutante sends her community into an uproar by conducting a series of probing interviews with the black servants behind some of her community&s most prominent families Skeeter (Emma Stone) has just graduated from college & she&s eager to launch her career as a writer In a moment of inspiration Skeeter decides to focus her attention on the black female servants who work in her community Her first subject is Aibileen (Viola Davis) the devoted housekeeper who has been employed by Skeeter&s best friend&s family for years By speaking with Aibileen Skeeter becomes an object of scorn to the wealthy locals who view her actions as directly challenging to the established social order Before long even more servants are coming forward to tell their stories & Skeeter discovers that friendship can blossom under the most unlikely of circumstances Bryce Dallas Howard co-stars in a touching tale of race relations based on author Kathryn Stockett&s best-selling novel of the same name ...

An acknowledged classic of narrative nature-writing Donald Watson's The Hen Harrier was the culmination of a lifetime's study of this beautiful upland bird A gentle warm & wonderfully written book The Hen Harrier stems from an age of amateur' conservation from the pen of a man who cared deeply about birds & their habitats especially of the Scottish borders where he conducted much of his research & painting The book was among the last of a dying breed; it would be thirty years or more before writing on our natural history would again reach the heights of accessibility to nature-lovers exemplified by Donald Watson & his peers The book starts with Watson setting down more or less everything known about harriers
- which at that time often consisted of information sent by letter to the author rather than published in a journal
- before moving on to the story of Watson's years studying nests in the south-west of Scotland With a foreword by conservation champion Mark Avery this edition of Watson's greatest work is particularly timely The conflict between grouse-shooting interests which has overseen the virtual extinction of the harrier as a breeding bird in England through illegal persecution & an increasingly vocal conservationist lobby is the number one conservation issue in Britain today Donald Watson's narrative soars like a sky-dancing harrier throughout this book Read it & be taken back to a simpler age of nature conservation by a true master of the art

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A TOP TEN INDIE PUBLISHERS' FICTION BESTSELLER FOR 2014AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 PICKA WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 PICKA BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 PICKThis is the story of a hen named Sprout No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors where the other animals roam free & comes up with a plan to escape into the wild-and to hatch an egg of her own An anthem for individuality & motherhood The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of readers in Korea Now the novel is making its way around the world where it has the potential to inspire generations of readers the way Jonathan Livingston Seagull or The Alchemist have & with Nomoco's evocative illustrations throughout this first English-language edition beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature ...

A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Hilda is a small speckled hen & when Hilda makes up her mind nothing can stop her Hilda's auntie has just had a family of chicks & she's determined to visit them But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie's farm? Filled with gentle humour & comfort Jill Tomlinson's animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades Perfect for kids aged 5 who love Julia Donaldson & Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard Have you enjoyed all of Jill's animal stories? The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up The Otter Who Wanted to Know The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer She trained as an opera singer & then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured But illness intervened & she had to find another outlet for her energies She started on a journalism course & by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children So she did! Jill Tomlinson's animal stories are much-loved & have been best-selling children's books for nearly four decades ...

Yoto is still suffering the consequences of having his facade stolen by a mysterious stony cat! Too bad he needs to figure out his feelings for not one but two charming ladies Will Yoto step up & become a self-assured man of action or will he fumble his way into deep embarrassment? The Hentai Prince & the Stony Cat mixes up incredible magic sweet mischief & one mildly pervy guy to create a purrfectly playful adventure! When a special someone&s emotions are at stake is it best to bite your tongue or let loose with the heartfelt truth? ...

Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body mind & spirit In this holistic guide naturopath J J Pursell provides an accessible & comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants explaining how they work & how to use them safely Incorporating traditional wisdom & scientific information The Herbal Apothecary

Includes:: advice on growing & foraging for healing plants & recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments like muscle strain anxiety & insomnia Step-by-step instructions show you how to make your own teas salves capsules tinctures & other essential herbal remedies Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common cold taking charge of your health & well-being begins here

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