Almayer's Folly was Conrad's outstanding debut novel as well as exploring the culture of a part of the world previously unknown to English fiction it showed immense sophistication in its handling of narrative time-shifts & point of view Hailed as a writer of genius' by contemporary reviewers Conrad returned to the same riverine settlement in Borneo in his second novel An Outcast of the Islands Set some 15 years earlier this prequel to Almayer's Folly tells how Lingard lost his monopoly of trade in Sambir & follows the dangerous rivalry of his proteges Willems & Almayer In The Rescue the narrative moves even further back in time & shows the young idealistic Lingard torn between his loyalties to his Sulawesi allies & his unexpected attraction to Edith Travers with explosive consequences Throughout this sequence of novels the fascinating figure of Captain Lingard comes steadily into the foreground ...

This is a delightful romantic comedy which tells the story of a trio of hopefuls chasing their dreams in New York Lucy (Rosanna Arquette) is a waitress in a classy restaurant who longs to become an escapologist Her friend Vivien is an eccentric underwear designer & Monte (David Bowie) is an English barman desperate to marry anyone in an attempt to gain a green card Although Lucy refuses to marry him the trio become increasingly drawn together particularly as Vivien begins to pay him a large amount of attention Lucy hits upon an idea
- to rob the place where she works in order to pay for Houdini&s wedding ring! The trio unite for the crime which culminates in Lucy having to escape from chains while being handcuffed upside down & under water!
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A stunning wordless version of one of Aesop's best-loved fables from one of America's most acclaimed artists In this Caldecott ...

Endorsed for reading by Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Reading Adventures is our international Primary reading scheme How can a little mouse help Billy Lion? Green Band books include longer more complex words & sentence structures focus on the use of punctuation Topic-specific vocabulary is used with moderate support from illustrations Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes curriculum links & follow-up activities ...

George Orwell's moving reflections on the English character & his passionate belief in the need for political change The Lion & the Unicorn was written in London during the worst period of the blitz It is vintage Orwell a dynamic outline of his belief in socialism patriotism & an English revolution His fullest political statement it has been described as 'one of the most moving & incisive portraits of the English character' & is as relevant now as it ever has been ...

If you loved Simba you can not miss the extraordinary adventures of The Lion Guard! Directly from Disney Junior comes a new chapter in the saga of the Lion King all dedicated to Kion & its incredible group of friends united to protect the Circle of Life Old & new characters such courage & incredible feats told in a wonderful sticker collection a 32-page album & 192 stickers to collect to rediscover the magic of the Pride Lands & relive a thousand adventures in the company of new friends! Sticker Starter Pack x 1 Sticker Album Plus x 31 Stickers ...

Still the best book to have next to the Bible The Lion Handbook to the Bible was first published in 1973 & has been continuously in print ever since selling over 3 million copies worldwide This fascinating guide to the book that has intrigued & inspired millions of people for thousands of years comprises an authoritative yet accessible commentary on the Bible book by book & chapter by chapter alongside over 100 articles by leading scholars around the world on areas of special interest Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 700 photographs maps & illustrations the Handbook is a pleasure to browse & read & a mine of information & insight about this crucially important book This new fifth edition has a total refresh of over 700 photographs maps & illustrations ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Documentary-style war feature from Alexander Korda The story compares wartime Germany under the domination of a fanatical madman with the dignified calm of rural England & follows Wing Commander Richardson (Ralph Richardson) as he engages in battles in the skies while his wife (Merle Oberon) waits patiently for his return ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play England the 12th Century After the death of his son & heir King Henry II (Peter O’ Toole) is obsessed with finding a new successor so summons his three remaining sons Also summoned is his wife the formidable Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katherine Hepburn) who he has kept imprisoned for the last ten years As the Royal couple scheme & cajole with their sons their passions turn from tenderness to fury as they determine who should be the future King of England Katherine Hepburn won her third of an unprecedented four Best Actress Oscars for this film & director Anthony Harvey was also nominated Also starring Timothy Dalton & Anthony Hopkins ...

From the creator of the known & loved Bright Side lifestyle brand Rachel Bright & the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize Jim Field comes a feelgood rhyming story about one little mouse trying to make himself heard & discovering along the way that even the smallest of us has the heart of a lion Perfect for fans of Giraffes Can't Dance this stylish book from two contemporary stars really is something to shout about
- it will make you laugh cry & read it every bedtime'A heartfelt message delightfully conveyed' Parents in Touch' Captivating' Books for Keeps'A delight to read over & over again' WRD' Field is on top form readers will feel carried along by his visual & comedic generosity' Publishers Weekly
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