Ganieva's writing has a kind of magic -- Lauren Smart Dallas Observer " Never before has Russian literature produced such an honest & complete picture of today's Caucasus"-- Kommersant Weekend (Russia) One of the Dallas Observer's "10 Books To Read This Fall" World Literature Today Editor's Pick This remarkable debut novel by a unique young Russian voice portrays the influence of political intolerance & religious violence in the lives of people forced to choose between evils The Mountain & the Wall focuses on Shamil a young local reporter in Makhachkala & his reactions or lack thereof to rumors that the Russian government is building a wall to cut off the Muslim provinces of the Caucasus from the rest of Russia As unrest spreads & the tension builds Shamil's life is turned upside down & he can no longer afford to ignore the violence surrounding him With a fine sense for mounting catastrophe Alisa Ganieva tells the story of the decline of a society torn apart by its inherent extremes ...

Now a film starring Idris Elba & Kate Winslet What if your survival depended on a stranger? On a stormy winter night two strangers wait for a flight at the Salt Lake City airport Ashley Knox is an attractive successful writer who is flying East for her wedding Dr Ben Payne has just wrapped up a medical conference & is also eager to return home When the last outgoing flight is cancelled because of a storm Ben charters a small plane that can fly around the weather front & when the pilot says the single engine prop plane can fit one more passenger Ben offers the seat to Ashley Then the unthinkable happens & the plane crashes into the High Uintas Wilderness Ben who has broken ribs & Ashley who suffers a terrible leg fracture along with the pilot's dog are faced with a battle to survive How will they make it out of the wilderness & if they do will they ever be the same again? ...

Rain in Soho Andrew Eldritch Is Moving Back to Leeds The Grey King & the Silver Flame Attunement We Do It Different On the West Coast Unicorn Tolerance Stench of the Unburied Wear Black Paid in Cocaine Rage of Travers Shelved For the Portuguese Goth Metal Bands Abandoned Flesh ...

The Mountain of Adventure is the fifth thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton one of the best-loved children's writers of all time Surely a peaceful holiday in the Welsh mountains will keep the children out of trouble! But the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them thirsty for more adventure Philip Dinah Lucy-Ann Jack & Kiki the parrot are determined to explore the mountain & uncover its secret but first they must escape from a pack of ravenous wolves & a mad genius who plans to rule the world! ...

The first glimpse of the sea on Marine Drive filled my heart if not my head I turned away from the red shadow I stopped thinking of that pyramid of killers & Sanjay's improvidence I stopped thinking about my own part in the madness & I rode with my friends into the end of everything Shantaram introduced millions of readers to a cast of unforgettable characters through Lin an Australian fugitive working as a passport forger for a branch of the Bombay mafia In The Mountain Shadow the long-awaited sequel Lin must find his way in a Bombay run by a different generation of mafia dons playing by a different set of rules It has been two years since the events in Shantaram & since Lin lost two people he had come to love his father figure Khaderbhai & his soul mate Karla married to a handsome Indian media tycoon Lin returns from a smuggling trip to a city that seems to have changed too much too soon Many of his old friends are long gone the new mafia leadership has become entangled in increasingly violent & dangerous intrigues & a fabled holy man challenges everything that Lin thought he'd learned about love & life But Lin can't leave the Island City Karla & a fatal promise won't let him go ...

After a traumatic bauble-related incident when he was a baby Mouse has decided that getting in the festive spirit is far too dangerous
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A charming lift the flap story about bravery perfect for fans of Eric Carle Little Mouse wants to play in the woods They are dark & full of big scary animals But Little Mouse isn't afraid of anything
- or is she? Lift the flap to find out A charming story about bravery
- with a hilarious lift the flap surprise
- from a Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted illustrator who has been described by The Washington Post as "the thinking tot's Eric Carle"


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A picture book favourite this is the dramatic & moving Cornish tale of a cat & a fisherman who brave the stormy seas to save their village This is the stunningly illustrated story of the seaside village of Mousehole Cornwall where Mowzer the cat lives happily with old fisherman Tom
- Tom who rocks the rocking chair just right & catches fresh fish for dinner every night Their life is a happy one
- until one terrible winter the Great Storm-Cat comes clawing & snarling & leaping at the harbour walls so that no boat can go out to sea to fish Soon with Christmas coming there is no food left in Mousehole It is then that Mowzer & Tom set out to brave the fury of the waves together & discover that it might just need a cat's perspective to understand
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- the ferocious ways of the Great Storm-Cat sea Gently yet powerfully told this incredibly moving story of bravery sacrifice & companionship inspired by Cornish legend is sure to connect with readers of all ages new & old alike



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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 OSCAR Winner Kate Winslet & Golden Globe winner Idris Elba star in this suspense drama about two strangers who become stranded on a remote snow-covered mountain following a plane crash Forced to trust each other to survive the extreme elements they begin a perilous journey through hundreds of miles of wilderness each discovering a strength they never knew possible Actors Idris Elba Kate Winslet Dermot Mulroney Beau Bridges Waleed Zuaiter Directors Hany Abu-Assad Writers J Mills Goodloe Chris Weitz Producers Peter Chernin Dylan Clark David Ready Jenno Topping Language English Number of discs 1 ...

Drive critical engaged historical learning Helping learners more deeply understand historical concepts the student-centred approach of this new Course Book enables broader big picture understanding Developed directly with the IB & fully supporting the new syllabus for first examination 2017 the clear structured format helps you logically & easily progress through the new course content Cover the new syllabus in the right level of depth with rich thorough subject content Developed directly the with IB with the most comprehensive support for the new syllabus Truly engage learners with topical relevant material that convincingly connects learning with the modern global world Streamline your planning with a clear & thorough structure helping you logically progress through the syllabus Decipher source evaluation refine & progress analytical thinking & fully embed vital Paper 1 skills strengthening exam performance Integrate Approaches to learning with ATLs like thinking communication research & social skills built directly into learning Help learners think critically about improving performance with extensive examiner insight & samples based on the latest exam format Build an advanced level thematic understanding with fully integrated Global Contexts Key Concepts & TOK Also available as an Online Course Book ...