A shocking investigative journey into the way the resource trade wreaks havoc on Africa The Looting Machine' explores the dark underbelly of the global economy The Looting Machine' is a searing expose of the global web of traders bankers middlemen despots & corporate raiders that is pillaging Africa's vast natural wealth From the killing fields of Congo to the crude-slicked creeks of Nigeria a great endowment of oil diamonds copper iron gold & coltan has become a curse that condemns millions to poverty violence & oppression That curse is no accident This gripping investigative journey takes us into the shadows of the world economy where secretive networks conspire with Africa's kleptocrats to bleed the continent dry & like their victims the beneficiaries of this grand looting have names ...

The Lorax is the original eco warrior & his message still rings loud today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr Seuss Mister! He said with a sawdusty sneeze I am the Lorax I speak for the trees The Lorax is a hilarious & timeless story with the trademark humour & silly rhymes of Dr Seuss that packs a punch with its ecological message without feeling heavy-handed or worthy The Lorax is the original eco warrior as he tries to save the Truffula trees from the greedy once-ler's axe & the Dr Seuss blend of zany pictures & unique rhyme rhythm & repetition mean that all ages will learn from & love this wonderful book ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world Actors Danny De Vito Ed Helms Zac Efron Taylor Swift & Betty White Director Chris Renaud & Kyle Balda Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 2012 Screen 1851 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (51) Additional Languages Spanish ; Thai ; Arabic ; Cantonese ; Hindi ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Romanian ; English Audio Description Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Closed Captions Yes Duration 1 hour & 26 minutes (approx)
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The fourth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great & Small Finally home from London after his wartime service in the RAF James Herriot is settling back into life as a country vet While the world has changed after the war the blunt Yorkshire clients & menagerie of beasts with weird & wonderful ailments remain the same But between his young son Jimmy trailing him around aping his every move stubborn farmers refusing to try his new-fangled' treatments & a goat that has eaten 293 tomatoes Darrowby is far from quiet & with another baby on the way life is about to get even more chaotic Since they were first published James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies & entranced generations of animal lovers Charming funny & touching The Lord God Made Them All is a heart-warming story of determination love & companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors ...

A sumptuous new one-volume edition of Tolkien's classic masterpiece that is fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed & award-winning artist Alan Lee & housed in a special transparent slipcase Since it was first published in 1954 The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured Steeped in unrivalled magic & otherworldliness its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young & old alike Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world & occasional collectors' editions become prized & valuable items of publishing With the epic trilogy now an acclaimed award-winning & billion-dollar success images of the characters & landscapes have become iconic to a whole new generation of readers Much of the look of these movies is based on Alan Lee's paintings giving this sumptuous new edition of Tolkien's great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans This new edition

Includes:: all 50 of Alan Lee's beautiful watercolour paintings that have been newly scanned by the artist himself together with his stunning frontispiece painting that appears in full for the very first time as a three-page foldout sheet The text has been reset using the definitive 50th anniversary text & is printed on high-quality paper & this is accompanied by Tolkien's own maps which are printed in red & black as endpapers The unjacketed book features illustrated boards &

Includes:: a silk ribbon marker & is housed in a special transparent slipcase; together with Alan's beautiful paintings this new presentation of this landmark work provides the reader with the ultimate edition with which to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first publication



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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 Peter Jackson&s award-winning " The Lord of the Rings Trilogy"
- including The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers & The Return of the King
- now comes with exciting extra features This critically acclaimed epic trilogy follows the quest undertaken by the hobbit Frodo Baggins & his fellowship of companions to save Middle-earth by destroying the One Ring & defeating the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron

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The first book in Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings Unabridged but split into two parts Sauron the Dark Lord has gathered to him all the Rings of Power
- the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring
- the ring that rules them all
- which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins In a sleepy village in the Shire young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care Frodo must leave his home & make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom there to destroy the Ring & foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose


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As the heroes continue through the Anduin Valley they hear the piercing cry of an eagle over the distant ridge They hurry to investigate only to find a great eagle suffering from wounds that appear to have come from goblin weapons They only have short time to get the eagle assistance before it perishes A Journey To Rhosgobel is the third Adventure Pack in the Shadows of Mirkwood Cycle for The Lord of the Rings The Card Game! After facing a fearsome group of trolls the heroes have pressed further into the Anduin Valley to continue their search for Gollum However when they stumble across a dying eagle wounded in a fight with goblins they are compelled to offer their assistance During their search for Gollum the heroes must take a detour in order to save a valuable ally Since the Eagles play such an important role in the Shadows of Mirkwood Adventure Packs players will want to retain the trust of their winged allies by saving one of their kin In order to do so they must bring the bird to Rhosgobel & seek out the wizard Radagast who knows many secrets of the wild A Journey to Rhosgobel contains 60 fixed cards from the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle In this exciting expansion even more Eagles join the Tactics sphere while Leadership players are given a Dúnedain Quest that will inspire confidence in their cause The heroes’ trek through Mirkwood leads them to Haldir of Lórien whose unnatural agility will aid the party in their task However the sky grows dark with foul minions of the Shadow & every step toward Rhosgobel causes the heroes’ avian ally more pain There is no time to lose! ...

First published in 2000 The Lord of the Rings The Board Game has been a seminal classic & an iconic tabletop retelling of JRR Tolkiens trilogy created by world renowned game designer Reiner Knizia & brought to life with the stunning artwork of John Howe Twenty years later the game returns to print in a br&-new anniversary editiona faithful recreation that now

Includes:: beautifully sculpted plastic miniatures for the hobbits Sauron the threat die & the One Ring The Lord of the Rings The Board Game Anniversary Edition is the definitive edition of this classic cooperative board game challenging you & up to four other players to play through the entire trilogy from the long darkness of Moria & the ferocious battles beneath the walls of Helms Deep to the shadows of Shelobs Lair & the dusty grey wastes of Mordor In every location you & your fellow Hobbits must push forward battling the forces of the Dark Lord & marching ever closer to the Cracks of Doom & the destruction of the One Ring The road is long the Eye of Sauron is watchful & the threat of the Rings corruption is ever-present Can you save the Free Peoples of Middle-earth & destroy the One Ring?

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In The Lord of the Rings Aragorn&s Quest players become the legendary Aragorn as they embark upon a single player quest reliving the hero&s most valiant battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy This action combat game allows players to defend Middle-earth against Sauron&s evil forces using their mighty sword Progressing through the game upgrades can be made to Aragorn&s weapons armour & combat skills to fit individual fighting styles Extension of the Movie Experience Embark upon a single player campaign that follows the story of Aragorn spanning The Lord of the Rings trilogy Intuitive Pick-Up-&-Play Combat System Experience skirmishes that are satisfying & fun for the casual gamer but with customizable upgrades & abilities that appeals to more sophisticated players Upgradeable Combat Customize Aragorn to suit your battle style by unlocking abilities & upgrading armor as the character levels up & develops Unlock Special Character Abilities Unleash powerful moves by gaining morale as players launch attack against enemies These moves can range from offensive attacks & ranged attacks to temporary boosts during the course of the game Bonus Arena Mode Test your combat skill in a series of small battlefields set in key locations of Middle-earth Players can earn special items by completing a series of goals & then use those items in story mode ...